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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2024, 20:19
Replies: 3,819
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Posted By josephfeatherweight

This'll help recruitment! Not! Who's gonna sign...

This'll help recruitment! Not!
Who's gonna sign up when they actually want to fly something, but there's a risk they end up being an RC pilot??
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2022, 12:23
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Being a “good bloke/blokette” goes a LONG way to...

Being a “good bloke/blokette” goes a LONG way to your success on course, too…
Nobody likes to fly with, or train, a knob.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2019, 00:18
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Oh my, this is what is turning up on the doorstep...

Oh my, this is what is turning up on the doorstep as one of our "best officer candidates" - there are plenty of people on here who can and have provided constructive advice without being so precious...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2019, 22:34
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Titan, don't talk like that - it's unbecoming of...

Titan, don't talk like that - it's unbecoming of a potential Officer, disrespectful to an experienced QFI and the fact is, you did sound rather arrogant.
The Defence community in Oz is a small one,...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2019, 21:12
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Maybe you aced all the tests? Certainly sounds...

Maybe you aced all the tests? Certainly sounds good news - don’t second guess it, grab it by both horns and go for it! Good luck!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2018, 05:45
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Righto - what Tayra said - "Read the Joining...

Righto - what Tayra said - "Read the Joining Instructions." Good luck!
Old man out.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2018, 05:29
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Ha, there you go! I was too scared to dabble in...

Ha, there you go! I was too scared to dabble in suggesting what girls should wear - in that realm, I really have NO idea. What do they say for that - same?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2018, 05:11
Replies: 3,819
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Posted By josephfeatherweight

Some friendly (old man) advice on this. First...

Some friendly (old man) advice on this. First impressions last.
Keep in mind that as an early 20s-keen-young-go-getter, your idea of what "smart casual" is, may be somewhat different to the more...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2018, 01:53
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Peter, all the very best! Your tireless efforts...

Peter, all the very best!
Your tireless efforts will no doubt pay off and are a testament to your character - best of luck at ASP!
That's been a hell of a ride for you!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2018, 22:36
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

:ok: You've got a good attitude - you'll do...

:ok:

You've got a good attitude - you'll do well!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2018, 11:17
Replies: 3,819
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Posted By josephfeatherweight

13 Beast - I also humbly suggest you're...

13 Beast - I also humbly suggest you're concerning yourself with this stuff at a SERIOUSLY early stage in the process - get in, and give it your best!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2018, 08:57
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Absolutely, positively - yes. And, probably the...

Absolutely, positively - yes. And, probably the conversion of their preference.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2018, 11:51
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

That is indeed true!

That is indeed true!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2018, 09:05
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Hans, that's a big call at an early stage! One...

Hans, that's a big call at an early stage!
One can only hope the ASP turns out to be the filter that stops such attrition on Pilots' Course.
(My course was 8 graduates of 28 starters - which is a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2018, 11:13
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Akahmi, I’d like to offer a small bit of advice,...

Akahmi, I’d like to offer a small bit of advice, in the hope that you can settle down, have some introspective thoughts, and perhaps steer your application back onto the path of success.

Firstly,...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2018, 11:49
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Lambo, very sensible of you to check. Make sure...

Lambo, very sensible of you to check. Make sure it is very clear as the ADF have made a bit of a habit recently of being particularly "thorough" with regard to contracts - when it suits them, anyway....
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2017, 10:32
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Smells a bit suss to me too, IsDon. Problem is,...

Smells a bit suss to me too, IsDon.
Problem is, not really an easy way to find out, which is a bugger.
Got any (now) 1 or 2 star mates still in??
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2017, 01:52
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

If you tell them you have "chest pain" you will...

If you tell them you have "chest pain" you will probably not have to go to Flight Screening. Ever... :E

Seriously, what on earth are you asking?

If you're sick with do you really want to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2017, 02:25
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Hey Slezy - will the aviation academy be...

Hey Slezy - will the aviation academy be Return-of-Service-Obligation-free? Ie, if you get "streamed" for admin, can you say, "thanks, but no thanks..."?
I like the neat match with ANCA!
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2017, 11:37
Replies: 3,819
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Posted By josephfeatherweight

Mithzaron, My recommendation for your...

Mithzaron,

My recommendation for your queries no. 2,3,5 are to read back through this thread - at least for the last 3 years. There are many pearls of wisdom within this thread and it behooves you...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2017, 04:43
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

As finestkind alluded to, this is not correct. At...

As finestkind alluded to, this is not correct. At the very least, this Adviser already suggested it was only a recommended cut off.
Perhaps tactfully request another Career Adviser...
Don't rule...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2016, 21:34
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Therein lies the key to every successful course...

Therein lies the key to every successful course (be it Flight Screening or Pilots Course) that has gone before you.

Good idea, djmp92. Good luck! :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2016, 11:03
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

See my post 3105 in this thread for more info. ...

See my post 3105 in this thread for more info.



That was not my experience, which was RAAF, but maybe is the case in the Army??
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2016, 22:59
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Think you're looking for this one... ...

Think you're looking for this one...
http://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/405176-officer-aircrew-candidates-please-read-thread-first.html
Extra "A" in "RAAF".
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2016, 03:23
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Good advice from Okiedoke!

Good advice from Okiedoke!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2016, 08:19
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Yeah, they do tend to say that... It's true from...

Yeah, they do tend to say that... It's true from a recruiting point of view, but, once you've started Pilots' Course, doesn't matter a hoot! The way to get around it is this:
Your primary motivation...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2016, 06:32
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Yes, should have been a little clearer in my...

Yes, should have been a little clearer in my comment - the ADF is always interested in you demonstrating an interest and showing motivation - such as pursuing your PPL. However, what I was referring...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2016, 20:34
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Hi harrybass - congrats on your progress thus...

Hi harrybass - congrats on your progress thus far. I would say, if you're though so far, you're through and your "waiver" should not affect your progress. If they're considering you with obtaining...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2015, 16:21
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Excellent news, terrific to hear of your mate's...

Excellent news, terrific to hear of your mate's success! Don't be put off by the high failure rate, people - the odds are in your favour at the moment - the RAAF/RAN/Army NEED pilots! The guy who...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2015, 08:20
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

It's of course very natural to be nervous about...

It's of course very natural to be nervous about FSP, but, as hard as it may seem, try to enjoy it. Because, it is actually tonnes of fun! I remember thinking to myself, "Wow, this is the first time...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2015, 08:15
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Nudie run around the pool...

Nudie run around the pool...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2015, 02:07
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

I hope the info I provided does prove useful. ...

I hope the info I provided does prove useful.
If your instructors in your civilian flying have not yet worked out the "attitude pictures" for straight and level, turning left/right, climbing and...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2015, 10:38
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Hi Spider, As you've had no other response,...

Hi Spider,
As you've had no other response, I'll try to assist with some examples of 'bad habits learned through previous flying experience'.
Flight Screening aims to assess your ability to learn...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2014, 14:06
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

All the best for you, hope you have success!...

All the best for you, hope you have success! Congrats on your upcoming citizenship. You sound eager and keen (as most do here) and I'm sure you'll be a welcome member of the ADF. Cheers.
Joe Lighty...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2014, 11:49
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,566,102
Posted By josephfeatherweight

Hi CT, Sounds like you've done ok so far....

Hi CT,

Sounds like you've done ok so far. Well done. You wouldn't be the first and you won't be the last to struggle to put into words why you want to fly faster than the speed of sound at low...
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