Epaulettes......rank !

[Fly Jimmy]

Hi All !!!

Just a quick question if some of you could help me. Im about to purchase epaulettes, but I dont know weather to get 1, 2, or 3 bars on my shoulder (doubt its 3, but am unsure). I have completed my CPL and MECIR and ATPL theory and have 300 hours in my first job.

Thanks to all responses in advance
Jim

[jtr]

None. If you need them, your boss will either give them to you, (sure) or tell you how many pieces o gold you need. Hence your question will be answered.

Save your money for something useful.

[Fly Jimmy]

Hi jtr,

My boss told me to purchase them and that he would reinverse me! I didnt even think about it really untill now, and dont want to really ring and sound like a dumb arse, so just thought id ask you guys!
Thanks!

[EngineOut]

Generally speaking,

If you are flying a single - 2 bars, if you a flying a twin - 3 bars.

It will vary between companies though.

[404 Titan]

Fly Jimmy

Ask your boss. It isn't a stupid question. You may though look stupid if you purchase the wrong ones.

[DirectAnywhere]

You know you've made it in GA when your boss reinverses you.

I lost count of the number of time I was reinversed.

[compressor stall]

Without the circumlocution, what exactly did your boss verse you in?

I was versed in a few things before I "made it" but I have been versed in (much better) things since....

[DirectAnywhere]

It's not the verse, it's the inverse that matters!

Take that any way you like...

[compressor stall]

which way hurts less?

[Engineer]

Do one of two things

1) Buy four bars and tell your boss you are practising for the day you become a captain

2) Buy one bar to save money that should really impress your boss

[Super Cecil]

.........Sneering Rites

I'd recomend the ones they use on the Ferry's, they've got some little squiggly lines on them that look far more impressive than even 6 bars. If you ask me you been playing with your bars too much.
When you go in the shop to buy your bars, ask about a pilot watch as well. Expect to pay at least $3000 for a good one, you'll have sneering rites round the Aeroclub for years with Ferry bar epaulettes and a pilot watch.

[compressor stall]

After a gondola ride through the canals of Venice three weeks ago, mrs stall and I were at a resturant and all the waiters were wearing white shirts with well worn three bar epaulettes, identical to the ones I used to wear.

Felt like a flashback to Kununnurra!

[tinpis]

Dont forget the gloves.

[Milt]

Isn't a "reinverse" an inverted double immelman followed by a roll off the top and then a buzz circuit with no part of final being on a constant heading.

[tinpis]

Hmmm..thought that was an "Ozzle Twizzle" Milt?

[jtr]

Welcome to GA

Where 1 in 10 are there to help you, and the other 9 are there to sh!t on you.

[Continental-520]

2

Fly Jimmy,

Get two. You won't look stupid.

I really doubt anybody will care too much anyhow, unless of course you rock up with four.

Congrats on your entry to the industry...may you fly lots and above all enjoy yourself.

520.

[emeritus]

I agree with ENGINE OUT... 2 bars for s/e, 3 for m/e.

That way leaves 1 bar for anyone who may be junior!!!

How things have changed..way back in 50-60's one would have been laughed off the aerodrome if you fronted up wearing Epaulettes!

All troops joining Airlines ( Ansett-ANA anyway)in the early days had to make do with HALF a bar for the first six months.
Certainly made you realise where you fitted into the system.

After 2 years and providing you had your ATPL Subjects you were upgraded to senior F/O and sported 2 bars. This meant you still had to look up to Captains but were able to look down on junior F/O's!!!

[The Messiah]

It's 1 bar for every $100k you earn.

[Transition Layer]

I had to have a second look at the title of this thread.

At first I thought it was "Epaulettes.....wank!"


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