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they will prolly ask you about reciprocating engines. the type of aircrafts they fly. aircraft systems. meterology. airlaw. about cathay. flight instruments. basic navigation.
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Well I changed my date... my stage 1A is now September 5... I land in hkg on September 4 (hope this jet lag don't kill me 
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Anyone else doing it around the same time?
)Anyone else doing it around the same time?
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For those asking about what kind of questions they're asking, I have a friend who recently completed all of the interviews and he said that on each stage of personal interviews he was asked very specific questions about light aircraft and (as was mentioned just above) reciprocating engines. Apparently it is very important to know about the first type of aircraft you will be flying in Adelaide. He also mentioned that as the interviews progressed (including stage 1 interview) they also asked very advanced questions about mach tuck and advantages of winglets. They also asked him to describe specific details on most of the current CX fleet of aircraft.
I hope this helps with your preparation. I'm still waiting on my call up.
I hope this helps with your preparation. I'm still waiting on my call up.
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For those asking about what kind of questions they're asking, I have a friend who recently completed all of the interviews and he said that on each stage of personal interviews he was asked very specific questions about light aircraft and (as was mentioned just above) reciprocating engines. Apparently it is very important to know about the first type of aircraft you will be flying in Adelaide. He also mentioned that as the interviews progressed (including stage 1 interview) they also asked very advanced questions about mach tuck and advantages of winglets. They also asked him to describe specific details on most of the current CX fleet of aircraft.
by the way, any recommendation about the books for those without aviation background to read?
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just found this great pieces of work are truly inspiring.
Pilot Training ? From Zero Hours to ATPL (Part 1) « Andrew Pretty
Pilot Training ? From Zero Hours to ATPL (Part 2) « Andrew Pretty
Pilot Training ? From Zero Hours to ATPL (Part 3) « Andrew Pretty
Pilot Training ? From Zero Hours to ATPL (Part 4) « Andrew Pretty
Pilot Training ? From Zero Hours to ATPL (Part 1) « Andrew Pretty
Pilot Training ? From Zero Hours to ATPL (Part 2) « Andrew Pretty
Pilot Training ? From Zero Hours to ATPL (Part 3) « Andrew Pretty
Pilot Training ? From Zero Hours to ATPL (Part 4) « Andrew Pretty
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when i had my attempt last year
most tech questions asked as i remember were from the JKI and the "basic aeronautical knowledge"
so i think if u study these things well u'll be fine. (although i failed because of the personal part)
most tech questions asked as i remember were from the JKI and the "basic aeronautical knowledge"
so i think if u study these things well u'll be fine. (although i failed because of the personal part)
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I think the technical questions are also based on your flying experience as well. If you have some hours on certain aircraft, you should know this aircraft inside out including its emergency procedures. The more licences and experience you have, the more difficult the questions may become.
On a side note, anyone got the book Useful Tools Useful Notes for pilot interview? How accurate are their notes on the selection process?
On a side note, anyone got the book Useful Tools Useful Notes for pilot interview? How accurate are their notes on the selection process?
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hi guys, 1 silly question
is re-application considered 12 months from the date of previous application submission or from the date I got rejected on my previous attempt?
Thanks guys, wish you all good luck.
is re-application considered 12 months from the date of previous application submission or from the date I got rejected on my previous attempt?
Thanks guys, wish you all good luck.
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12 months begin from the date of your rejection/withdrawal. Not the date from when you submitted your application.
Almost approaching the date to apply again?
Good luck to you too.
Almost approaching the date to apply again?
Good luck to you too.
Stage 2, Late Sept 2013
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B737NG Flight Sim class.
Copying my post from the pprune dragonair cadet page.
Hi Guys i came across this B737NG flight sim class on the internet. It seems quite useful to know how a big jet actually flies. The course will be held in August 2013 in Hong Kong.
Quoting the english description of the class details from the link.
--------------------- English description------------
This class will introduce the pilot and the non-pilot alike to the experience of flying the best-selling jetliner in the world, the Boeing 737.
The class will revolve around three flights using a Boeing 737-700 Next Generation simulator, flying from Hong Kong (Chep Lap Kok, VHHH) to Taipei (Taoyuan Airport, RCTP). We will talk about the different stages of flight: takeoff, climb, cruise, descent and landing. During the 1h 30m flight, we will discuss topics such as: aerodynamics, flight-planning, navigation, communication, and autopilot on the 737.
Age: 17 years old and above No previous flight knowledge or experience is necessary.
This will be an eye-opening experience for anyone who's always wondered how an airliner flight is conducted. This course will benefit anyone who would like to find out more about flying, to anyone who would like to explore piloting as an aviation career, or anyone who is planning to apply for airline cadet programs.
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Link to B737NG Flight Sim Course
Hi Guys i came across this B737NG flight sim class on the internet. It seems quite useful to know how a big jet actually flies. The course will be held in August 2013 in Hong Kong.
Quoting the english description of the class details from the link.
--------------------- English description------------
This class will introduce the pilot and the non-pilot alike to the experience of flying the best-selling jetliner in the world, the Boeing 737.
The class will revolve around three flights using a Boeing 737-700 Next Generation simulator, flying from Hong Kong (Chep Lap Kok, VHHH) to Taipei (Taoyuan Airport, RCTP). We will talk about the different stages of flight: takeoff, climb, cruise, descent and landing. During the 1h 30m flight, we will discuss topics such as: aerodynamics, flight-planning, navigation, communication, and autopilot on the 737.
Age: 17 years old and above No previous flight knowledge or experience is necessary.
This will be an eye-opening experience for anyone who's always wondered how an airliner flight is conducted. This course will benefit anyone who would like to find out more about flying, to anyone who would like to explore piloting as an aviation career, or anyone who is planning to apply for airline cadet programs.
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Link to B737NG Flight Sim Course
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About the instructor:
So charging HK$1,500 for a class (NOT one on one) in a simulator he is flying as expect there will be too many students to all have a go flying it. His only qualification to give this course is he knows a CX747 pilot who has given him a few lessons. This guy does not seem qualified to be offering a course about anything to do with aviation, to me it sounds like he is trying to make a fast buck exploiting starry eyed cadet hopefuls.
Give me HK$1,500 and I will spend two hours with you, one on one. I at least have a pilots license, am a qualified instructor and actually work for a major asian airline, not just know some guy who does.
He has a passion for aviation, and has had the privilege and unique opportunity of taking one-on-one simulator flight lessons from a current Boeing 747 airline pilot. Through this course, he would like to share this knowledge with everyone who is interested in aviation.
Give me HK$1,500 and I will spend two hours with you, one on one. I at least have a pilots license, am a qualified instructor and actually work for a major asian airline, not just know some guy who does.
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WTF! The instructor actually knows a pilot? [who works for a major airline]
Oh guys, lets HR know you 'enrolled' for this 'course'. In fact call the CEO and tell him you are ready for icadet scheme.
WTF IS GOING ON WITH THIS INDUSTRY!!!??
Oh guys, lets HR know you 'enrolled' for this 'course'. In fact call the CEO and tell him you are ready for icadet scheme.
WTF IS GOING ON WITH THIS INDUSTRY!!!??
