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Stage 3 - Medical, Study materials
A few posts back there was topic about leg length during stage 3 medical ...
Yes, they do measurements for leg length and arm length as well. These are not required to get a Class 1 Medical, however I was told that it is CX's internal policy for all candidates to meet specific internal length requirements before you can pass the medical. For instance, leg length must be 100cm+. If you don't meet that requirement, even if you're 99.9cm, you'll fail your medical assessment. Something to keep in mind before you start the application process, because if you don't meet the requirements, there's no point spending all your time prepping for all CXCPP interviews.
As for books, I found "Ace the Technical" to be very useful, but be aware that some of the answers are incorrect or unclear. You have to do your own research to confirm. Depending on your experience/knowledge level, many of the questions/topics are too advanced, but it never hurts to be over-prepared.
Yes, they do measurements for leg length and arm length as well. These are not required to get a Class 1 Medical, however I was told that it is CX's internal policy for all candidates to meet specific internal length requirements before you can pass the medical. For instance, leg length must be 100cm+. If you don't meet that requirement, even if you're 99.9cm, you'll fail your medical assessment. Something to keep in mind before you start the application process, because if you don't meet the requirements, there's no point spending all your time prepping for all CXCPP interviews.
As for books, I found "Ace the Technical" to be very useful, but be aware that some of the answers are incorrect or unclear. You have to do your own research to confirm. Depending on your experience/knowledge level, many of the questions/topics are too advanced, but it never hurts to be over-prepared.
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how many hours did you have when you took your initial interview? I got my restricted 10 years ago and haven't flown since.. you think with this (lacking) kind of experience they wont get to technical? Still ask questions about jet systems I would assume?
They will definitely get technical with you sooner or later, so try to read up a bit on jet systems etc. The purpose of asking you these things is to see how you react when outside your comfort zone. Obviously they also want to know if you have done any extra reading outside your level of experience. They probably don't expect you to know the answer to such questions, but that is the point of it all - they want to see if you will try to find a reasonable answer, or just sit back and fold your arms. If you read my list of Stage 2 and 3 questions that I posted a while back, you will see I got a lot of jet-related questions despite all my flying experience being on single-engine piston aircraft in day VFR.
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Thanks everyone for your responses! 
And yes crwjerk you are correct, I wanted to know what and what's not allowed in the cockpit during operations.
Can someone run down the process from graduating cadet to S/O? What happens during this period and how long is it? Thanks in advance!
And yes crwjerk you are correct, I wanted to know what and what's not allowed in the cockpit during operations.
Can someone run down the process from graduating cadet to S/O? What happens during this period and how long is it? Thanks in advance!
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so for the functional reach test do they just measure your arms and legs? or you sit somewhere and they see if you can reach certain items?
and given those leg length requirements, looks like it will be near impossible for people of around 1.6m to make it through, unless they have disproportionately longs legs for their height.
and given those leg length requirements, looks like it will be near impossible for people of around 1.6m to make it through, unless they have disproportionately longs legs for their height.
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In my stage 1 they asked every single person the exact same questions whether ATPL or PPL. Seemed a bit harsh asking a PPL what Clear Air Turbulence was but anyway.. They seem to also have slightly different tech exams for different levels I believe.
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Question on leg and arm length
Hi All,
I have a concern.
According to the post by Bonbon512 he mentioned that
"For instance, leg length must be 100cm+. If you don't meet that requirement, even if you're 99.9cm, you'll fail your medical assessment....."
Can someone verify that?
How do they measure leg length? Example: From base of feet to groin area? or from base of feet to waist?
My height is 180cm (1.8m) and my leg length (from base of feet to groin) is about 93cm, will that mean I would have fail the medical test?
I have not measured my arms, but they are quite long, I could reach to about 230-240cm with my arms totally stretch to the ceiling.
For someone with a leg length of 100cm+, he/she would have very long legs! I have friends whose height is about 1.9m and his leg length is about 100cm
Thanks!
I have a concern.
According to the post by Bonbon512 he mentioned that
"For instance, leg length must be 100cm+. If you don't meet that requirement, even if you're 99.9cm, you'll fail your medical assessment....."
Can someone verify that?
How do they measure leg length? Example: From base of feet to groin area? or from base of feet to waist?
My height is 180cm (1.8m) and my leg length (from base of feet to groin) is about 93cm, will that mean I would have fail the medical test?
I have not measured my arms, but they are quite long, I could reach to about 230-240cm with my arms totally stretch to the ceiling.
For someone with a leg length of 100cm+, he/she would have very long legs! I have friends whose height is about 1.9m and his leg length is about 100cm
Thanks!
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i think leg length is from base of foot or ankle to the hip - does anyone who has done the medical know for sure the measurments and where they are taken to and from?
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Functional reach test:
1) Legs - Sitting on the floor, with your back to the wall (hips/butt flush against the wall/floor). Measured from the wall to your heel
2) Arms - shoulder blade against the wall. Hold out your arm straight out. Curl your fingers into your hand (not making a fist, but just so your middle knuckles are the farthest point on your body) Measured from the wall to your middle knuckles.
1) Legs - Sitting on the floor, with your back to the wall (hips/butt flush against the wall/floor). Measured from the wall to your heel
2) Arms - shoulder blade against the wall. Hold out your arm straight out. Curl your fingers into your hand (not making a fist, but just so your middle knuckles are the farthest point on your body) Measured from the wall to your middle knuckles.
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As I'm pretty concerned about this 'leg length test', can the people who did their medical in the past 2 months confirm this test? Because I spoke with somebody who's doing his training at the moment and he never had this test. He's even pretty sure that somebody in his class - who's only 1.63m - doesn't have the 100+cm leg length. Maybe it's a new test???
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I did my medical last month and did niot have to do it. i think the Dr takes a look at you and if you look disproportionate he will test you. If you look on the Cathay website for the cadet pilot it say, "may be subject to a functional reach test" that wasnt there a few months back, so definetly something new. Im only 1.8m and didnt have it. I was tested for strength. The doctor put pressure on my knees and elbows and I had to try and resist his force. They want to see that youre not too weak in the muscles, and no you dont need to be Arnie to pass this test!
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I was told that people between 1.6-1.65m tall will be given the functional reach test because it's the group that most likely will not meet the leg length requirements. I had the medical within the past month and can confirm that this test is there.
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I'm about 162 cm and the nurse measured my leg length. Does anyone know if the nurse would tell candidates right after the medical test if they have their leg length shorter than 100cm?
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Here is how it works...
Hello Starskate
This program is one of the few in the industry that pays full training for CPL, IR, Multi-engine rating. Moreover it pays your tickets and accommodation at the flight school for the duration of the course, which is 61 weeks. After graduation, you get a placement to the pilot roster as a second officer in long-haul flights (B744,B777,A340). You log P2X hours for at least 3 years, until you become Junior First Officer. The salary is better than 25k/y from day one as a SO.
There are thousands applying but few take the position. So let's say that this program is an exeption on how men and women become pilots in this part of the world. Another reason on why there is a lot of activity on the web about this program is because they accept candidates from all over the world. Only Cathay Pacific and Etihad offer full cadetship to international candidates at the moment.
you can get more accurate information about the program staight from the source ... Cathay Pacific - Careers : Careers Home
Orw
This program is one of the few in the industry that pays full training for CPL, IR, Multi-engine rating. Moreover it pays your tickets and accommodation at the flight school for the duration of the course, which is 61 weeks. After graduation, you get a placement to the pilot roster as a second officer in long-haul flights (B744,B777,A340). You log P2X hours for at least 3 years, until you become Junior First Officer. The salary is better than 25k/y from day one as a SO.
There are thousands applying but few take the position. So let's say that this program is an exeption on how men and women become pilots in this part of the world. Another reason on why there is a lot of activity on the web about this program is because they accept candidates from all over the world. Only Cathay Pacific and Etihad offer full cadetship to international candidates at the moment.
you can get more accurate information about the program staight from the source ... Cathay Pacific - Careers : Careers Home
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The nurse may tell you if you're not meeting the requirements, but usually the doctor tells you immediately because there is no need to continue with other medical tests as you will not receive a pass on the medical.
So if you did your medical and no one has mentioned anything to you, then it's possible that you're alright.
The nurse may tell you if you're not meeting the requirements, but usually the doctor tells you immediately because there is no need to continue with other medical tests as you will not receive a pass on the medical.
So if you did your medical and no one has mentioned anything to you, then it's possible that you're alright.
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Thank you for your info. That makes me feel much better. 
I think the nurse measured my legs after I finished from the doctor. After she measured my legs, another guy did blood test and x-ray for me. If I failed, they probably wouldn't run the rest of the tests on me.
I should have take lots of growth hormone when I was young. LOL
I think the nurse measured my legs after I finished from the doctor. After she measured my legs, another guy did blood test and x-ray for me. If I failed, they probably wouldn't run the rest of the tests on me.
I should have take lots of growth hormone when I was young. LOL
