study books for Cathay
 

Hi guys,

Can someone refer me to where, in the forum, I could find information about which books to read for the Cathay interview?

I got Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators, I'm planning to get Handling the Big Jets and I'm not sure between the Mechanics of Flight from Kermode or Warren F. Phillips. What do you think about getting the study guide for Cathay, any help after having read those books like a bible?

By the mean occasion, any good online book store? I'm looking at amazon.com, any better places to purchase? I'm located in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea if that makes any difference in the shipping cost.

Sorry, if that thread has been discussed before.

Thanks for your help.

Austin

jet-jobs.com or Air Inc., has the Captain XYZ a study guide for CX. This book is a must have.

HTBJ is essential. Captain's XYZ production gets very mixed reviews...

These are also very good.

Aircraft Performance Theory - Swatton

Flight Theory and Aerodynamics - Dole/Lewis

From the Ground Up should also be on your list for a quick refresher.

Met
 

Dont forget books which are going to cover your atpl met theory plus a little more. Typhoones, jetstreams, windshear etc (very broad topics but know them all in fine detail).

Naval Aviators and Handling the Big Jets and Captains XYZ. Just use the first two to learn the answers to the questions in the third one and you'll have the tech stuff sorted. They really are all you will need.

Captain XYZ?
 

Thanks for the tips guys,

Can someone give me the direct link to the "Captain XYZ", I could not find it on the web site given by Nicale. I think, I'll keep reading my Naval Aviators and get Handling the big Jets plus a Met book to refresh and learn some more about it.

I'll see how I go.

Austin

Try www.aviationworld.com. They are a Canadian company located both in Vancouver & in Toronto. Their website lists most of their items & books. I have found their customer service to be excellent, and they have been happy to ship books to me pretty much anywhere I happened to be. Good luck. The full title of the book is: Preparing for Your Cathay Pacific Interview by Captains X,Y & Z.

XYZ
 

I am looking for the "Captain XYZ" book ... (version 11 should be the latest update?)

Anyway, is it for sale anywhere in HK, as ordering on the internet is not an option at the moment with my current schedule.

I just wanted to walk in to a store, see it and pay, the old fashion way :-)

The Drop this may not help you but anyone else whos looking for books, i've been using Airline Preparation & Employments Services for most airline prep books I own. Theyre cheap and most items came express post even tho I didn't ask for it:

www.apesonline.com.au


Rergards,

NF

apesonline ... I like that name! Well, they want AUD 50 for 10th edition - edition 11 has been out for a while ...

Good suggestions all. I believe there is a Maths test involved. Any suggestions on a book that would help with those questions?

Any idea what kind of math? I have a good knowledge I think but its been a while so could be certain types of math not used on a daily basis that I have forgotten. Like N-dimensional matrix transformations and the like (!)

Very basic stuff. All of them being divide/substract/add/multiply. The thing is you have to do it fast and correct. Try some mental arithmetic books.

I read somewhere where the math test is for the cadet entry programme??? Or for every applicant??? Someone correct me if I am wrong..:bored:

Sorry Pal, everybody's gotta do the math test. Don't worry, it's not overly hard :)

The Drop, i never noticed that but I ordred the book and got 11th edition... must be an old picture!

nf

Do a book search using a canadian search ie. Toronto or Vancouver yellow pages and you should find the book by XYZ.

I preferred " Airline Interview Questions Explained " by ABC out of OZ.

"Beyond Lion Rock" by Gavin Young is available at an aviation book store at Paine Field, Everett, WAshington, although I found it in Europe used for 3 Euros online.

XYZ 11th edition is over 2 years old already but it has lots of good info. i asked them via email for updates since print but no answer last i checked :hmm:

XYZ
 

My advice to you guys re the XYZ is not to get too worried about which edition it is that you have. I've had 3 or 4 copies over the years, and each of them don't tend to differ too much. Know about Cathay - use wikipedia & their website, read handling the big jets but more importantly know yourself, your motivations and your reason to wanting to live in HK. A basic knowledge of some met & aircraft performance and also your present aircraft type is essential.

study books
 

I have my books. big jets and xyz think its the 10th copy but it got me hired..pm i would be happy to sell