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So far so good

  I had a $500.00 advance before I left, which I picked up from CFB Gagetown a week prior to leaving. I was the only one of the group who had any kind of advance, the rest put everything on credit cards and kept receipts. You don't spend much money until you get toronto, I think all I had to pay for during my stay in trenton was the bus ride - someone else picked up the cab, and then meals and everything were taken care of on the base. The Galley - the mess you eat at in Trenton - is top notch. Every meal that I had there was great.

   Once you get to Toronto things start to get pricey, the Novotel hotel (where you stay) is about $145 a night. Thats not too bad if your splitting the bill with someone, but if you are the odd man out and your all alone (like I was) it can eat away at the bank account pretty quickly. Especially since I was there 3 nights. But that stuff is all paid for by the Forces.

     I actually ended up spending quite a bit of my own money, mostly in travel. I was all done on thursday so I had thursday night and friday to check out the city and visit friends/family. Novotel hotel is way north in toronto - public transportation is cheap enough during the day, but I would cab back at night after being out for a drink with a friend, or over at a relatives place for dinner.

   I couldn't of asked for a better spring break.

    - Zach


Edit:  To Astro:    Thursday I was on the east side at a small pub called Free Times? I think. We then went to another spot on College Street. Friday night I was at the Drake Hotel - very nice spot, but drinks were kinda pricey.

                       
 
$500 advance sounds like a lot, but not 3 nights @ $145 per night!  Maybe I'll see if I can stay with a friend while there, that would definately save some cash.  But sounds like a good time anyway!  I'm just waiting to hear back and hopefully get an ASC date anytime.... (if my application/medical stuff is finally in order that is :P)
 
talked to the clerk this morning, my med file is back and it is a go.  She said I would get a date for aircrew tomorrow or the next day.  I am so excited right now.
 
mbhabfan said:
talked to the clerk this morning, my med file is back and it is a go.  She said I would get a date for aircrew tomorrow or the next day.  I am so excited right now.

Good luck! I had a feeling you would get the call.
 
it only took one week but I had been previously medically cleared last spring so it was more of an update on the aircrew requirements.
 
Ah. I suppose I can expect to wait probably more than week from the date I submitted all my medical info (submitted the final part of medical file Wednesday of last week, just needed a doctor's note).
 
Since we have all kind of been keeping track of each other's progress, thought I'd let you know I'm no longer in the competition.

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all of those on army.ca who helped me along the way.

Good luck to all!  :salute:

PS - Be nice to Katana's in the air space around Ottawa! It might be me...  ;D
 
double0three said:
Ah. I suppose I can expect to wait probably more than week from the date I submitted all my medical info (submitted the final part of medical file Wednesday of last week, just needed a doctor's note).

My medical took 6 weeks to get back.
 
MikeG said:
Since we have all kind of been keeping track of each other's progress, thought I'd let you know I'm no longer in the competition.

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all of those on army.ca who helped me along the way.

Good luck to all!  :salute:

PS - Be nice to Katana's in the air space around Ottawa! It might be me...  ;D

Anytime you want to chat again, MikeG, just send me a msg.
Good luck in whatever you choose to do and an early congrats on the baby if I don't talk to you before then.
 
Thanks Springroll - the Mrs. and I are very excited. I was so close to having it all! Oh well. Good luck to you and your husband.

I have no idea what the hell I am going to do at work all day now since I won't be on army.ca.  ;D

Guess I'll join a civie aviation chat group.    :-\........:'(.........:crybaby:
 
I'm very sorry to hear that Mike. I know exactly how you feel but it does get better and life goes on. I hope you don't give up your dream if being a pilot is still your dream. I am going in as AirNav so the option of getting my PPL and switching later is still an option.

Wish you well.
 
Awe MikeG that is rough.  Sorry to hear things did not go the way you hoped.  Well good luck in whatever you choose to do instead!
 
Thanks guys. I have been getting a ton of PM's and that is great! You guys are incredible. Thanks for the support. I wish I could say that it was ASC that took me out of the competition. At least then I wouldn't be left with the "what if's". Thanks again everybody.
 
Do you mind me asking why you didn't qualify? Feel free to PM me if you don't feel comfortable publicizing it.
 
Oh it wasn't that I wasn't qualified. PM coming this evening. I don't like tar or feathers.

I am working on a template since I have been getting so many PM's.  ;D You guys are great. Wish I could wear blue with ya's...
 
Well, I haven't been here in a while but I was replying to some PM's and thought that while I was here, I would see how everyone was doing. I heard that Zach signed an offer - congrats again Zach & good luck in May. Anyone else sign an offer?

Cheers.
 
Yep Zach is IN!

As for me, I'm still waiting.  I got a letter from Ottawa saying they needed a specialists referral before they would consider my file again.  My family doctor told me it would take 4 months or more to get an appointment with a specialist, so I got on the horn and got one myself.  So as of right now, Ottawa currently has my updated medical records in their hands, waiting for a second attempt.
 
I just finished all my testing last week.

May have to do a new interview since I changed from res to reg, but that is no biggie.
Other than that, just waiting...the CC is on vacation for a week and a half.
 
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