HK CX Sim Eval & Sim Time in YXX (Merged).
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sim time in YXX
looking for someone to partner up with to get some time in the 742 sim in YXX in early Feb, to prep for final interview in HKG.
anyone interested drop me a pm
cheers
anyone interested drop me a pm
cheers
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I think I'm gonna wing it!
good luck
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I don't have the cash to spend on it, and I think that companies take advantage of people like us that are in this type of situation. (Same as interview prep, I don't believe in that either.)
I go to sim every six months for a turboprop, and I have flown a jet sim. I just don't think the sim portion will be the most difficult part of the interview. Maybe I don't have the whole picture?
I go to sim every six months for a turboprop, and I have flown a jet sim. I just don't think the sim portion will be the most difficult part of the interview. Maybe I don't have the whole picture?
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You dont have the whole picture, rumors are that the sim is 70% of your score in HKG, just hangar talk but why take a chance, borrow the G note as you are seeking a job that will allow you to earn hundreds of thousands more over your career. IMHO.
I rented 2 sims and got the job, of the guys who went to HKG with my group nobody got the job who didnt rent a sim, these are guys line flying jets and they didnt make it. Something to think about.
Cheers
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I rented 2 sims and got the job, of the guys who went to HKG with my group nobody got the job who didnt rent a sim, these are guys line flying jets and they didnt make it. Something to think about.
Cheers
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YXX Sim.
Bumboclot
Just to let you know, the YXX sim. is only a a fixed base machine with no motion.
You can get 737 full motion sim time in YVR, replicating the 747-200 flap settings and speeds. Quite reasonable.
Good luck
Just to let you know, the YXX sim. is only a a fixed base machine with no motion.
You can get 737 full motion sim time in YVR, replicating the 747-200 flap settings and speeds. Quite reasonable.
Good luck
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fmcman - thanks for the info. i am aware that the sim in YXX is non-motion and no visual, but thought it would still be good for procedures and getting used to the cockpit of the 742.
has anyone used the old Air Canada sim in YXX before? any feedback on it?
still trying to decide if i should go non-motion 742, or go with a full-motion 737 or 767 sim....
has anyone used the old Air Canada sim in YXX before? any feedback on it?
still trying to decide if i should go non-motion 742, or go with a full-motion 737 or 767 sim....
VneII
I got in a number of years ago after practicing on a B742 sim at Qantas in Sydney. There were three of us there, each got an hour hands on and two hours watching. Out of the twelve that attended second interview all those that had been to Sydney go in. Most that hadn’t didn’t. For those of you that haven’t flown a heavy before, I strongly recommend you spend some time and money in a B742 sim or similar just to free up the brain cells for the task at hand on the day. Cathay also don’t mind if you go and do this practice as it shows you are keen. The whole interview process is scored and when I last looked the sim counted for about 70% of the final interview, so don’t blow it.
I got in a number of years ago after practicing on a B742 sim at Qantas in Sydney. There were three of us there, each got an hour hands on and two hours watching. Out of the twelve that attended second interview all those that had been to Sydney go in. Most that hadn’t didn’t. For those of you that haven’t flown a heavy before, I strongly recommend you spend some time and money in a B742 sim or similar just to free up the brain cells for the task at hand on the day. Cathay also don’t mind if you go and do this practice as it shows you are keen. The whole interview process is scored and when I last looked the sim counted for about 70% of the final interview, so don’t blow it.
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B742 Sim in Europe
Does anybody know of a B742 sim in Europe that can be used for a interview prep or can the sim in HK be used? Any info re the second interview that is different from XYZ book?
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The best book i found is.....
http://www.bookworm.com.au/cgi-bin/b...lean%2Ectx=and
Give it a try it's worth it.....
Night Watch
http://www.bookworm.com.au/cgi-bin/b...lean%2Ectx=and
Give it a try it's worth it.....
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Nightwatch,
Thanks for the advice. I have ordered the book. Do you think it is absolutely essential to do sim training before the sim check just thinking of the cash involved in such an exercise.
Thanks for the advice. I have ordered the book. Do you think it is absolutely essential to do sim training before the sim check just thinking of the cash involved in such an exercise.
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Do you think it is absolutely essential to do sim training before the sim check
I do not know anyone who has got in without doing a practice sim. It is costly, but worth it especially if you have no heavy jet time.
Good luck with the interview. Remember there is a lot of power in positive thinking.
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Well to all you guys that are considering a practice time in the sim....I think that its absolutly a good idear, but not necessary to do so. I did my final interview in october and got through without any practice, and so did two of my other freinds. Just keep in mind that two of us had about 1500-1800 hours of flying MD-80 in SAS (Scandinavien Airlines) and the other guy had a lot of experience from the f-50 and Dash-8.
So good luck to you all out there.
Danish
PS The worst thing is that I'm still waiting for the results of my medical, and that might be the dealbreaker for me.....really ****ty to know that all is OK, but maybe I'm being flunked on medical although I have a JAR ATPL MEDICAL CLASS ONE and have had for the last 6 years........well lets see what happens?
So good luck to you all out there.
Danish
PS The worst thing is that I'm still waiting for the results of my medical, and that might be the dealbreaker for me.....really ****ty to know that all is OK, but maybe I'm being flunked on medical although I have a JAR ATPL MEDICAL CLASS ONE and have had for the last 6 years........well lets see what happens?
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Nightwatch,
Thanks for the info. I do agree that the money is well worth it and am onto some companies to organise.
Danish, I think you are at an advantage having flown the MD with the classic dials and a relatively heavy jet. I fly the Embraer 145 which is full EFIS and hence makes one lazy to a certain extent.
Cheers guys
Bumboclot,
You have mentioned that you would like to share a sim slot. Where are you in the world. There is a sim in the UK I am keen on using. Let me know.
Cheers
Thanks for the info. I do agree that the money is well worth it and am onto some companies to organise.
Danish, I think you are at an advantage having flown the MD with the classic dials and a relatively heavy jet. I fly the Embraer 145 which is full EFIS and hence makes one lazy to a certain extent.
Cheers guys
Bumboclot,
You have mentioned that you would like to share a sim slot. Where are you in the world. There is a sim in the UK I am keen on using. Let me know.
Cheers
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Does any one know if there are any other manuvers in the SO sim eval other than steep turns? ie, climbing/descending at specified climb rates and airspeeds? Or is it just take off, steep turns ILS missed approach, ILS landing, done.
GearDoor
They will sometimes get you to accelerate to 280 kts downwind on the second circuit, getting you to use speed brake to slow down then cut you in for a close base and ILS. This has you working like a blue arse fly trying to slow up, get the flap and gear out on sced. You will most likely fly through the localizer because you are still a bit quick. They will want to see you re-intercept the localizer and fly the ILS. If you aren’t stable by 1500 feet, go around.
They will sometimes get you to accelerate to 280 kts downwind on the second circuit, getting you to use speed brake to slow down then cut you in for a close base and ILS. This has you working like a blue arse fly trying to slow up, get the flap and gear out on sced. You will most likely fly through the localizer because you are still a bit quick. They will want to see you re-intercept the localizer and fly the ILS. If you aren’t stable by 1500 feet, go around.