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Forum: Military Aviation

22nd Mar 2016, 23:41

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Air Cadets grounded?

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Posted By LlamaFarmer

POBJOY Whilst I think what has happened to...

POBJOY

Whilst I think what has happened to Air Cadet gliding is completely unacceptable and indefensible, I'm not sure I agree with you on the procedural trainers.

Whilst I don't expect them to...

Forum: Military Aviation

12th Feb 2016, 19:41

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Air Cadets grounded?

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Posted By LlamaFarmer

Do they make an assumption that each frame has a...

Do they make an assumption that each frame has a high high launch/hr ratio then, as per a normal 5-launch GIC? Any lower launch/hr ratio thereby being less stress on the airframe.

Forum: Military Aviation

12th Feb 2016, 18:14

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Air Cadets grounded?

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Posted By LlamaFarmer

Would it not be more complex than that due to...

Would it not be more complex than that due to winch launching?

1 hour airtime could result from one launch, or it could come from 10. Would that not need consideration?

Forum: Military Aviation

10th Feb 2016, 06:45

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Air Cadets grounded?

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Posted By LlamaFarmer

Yeah insurance was always in place, but it was...

Yeah insurance was always in place, but it was under the insurance of the activity provider rather than the ATC insurance which covers cadets on any authorised activity.

Forum: Military Aviation

9th Feb 2016, 19:44

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Air Cadets grounded?

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Posted By LlamaFarmer

That's good of you, I know many squadron staff...

That's good of you, I know many squadron staff who unfortunately have better things to do than give up additional time for their cadets.

It's been a number of years now, but I seem to recall we...

Forum: Military Aviation

9th Feb 2016, 14:56

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Air Cadets grounded?

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Posted By LlamaFarmer

This is a bigger problem than they realise. They...

This is a bigger problem than they realise. They probably think every cadet just wants to go and do 30 minutes of aeros, but actually a great deal want to learn how to fly... even if once they leave...

Forum: Military Aviation

28th Jan 2016, 17:35

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Air Cadets grounded?

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Posted By LlamaFarmer

Well I did turn up just to say hi to everyone and...

Well I did turn up just to say hi to everyone and was gonna go after the morning briefing before everyone headed out onto the airfield. But the DI told me to stick around and then come back the next...

Forum: Military Aviation

28th Jan 2016, 14:41

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Air Cadets grounded?

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Posted By LlamaFarmer

I did my GS on Saturdays back in spring in the...

I did my GS on Saturdays back in spring in the early 00s, maybe 02 or 03 on a Viking. Towards the end of it the Boss asked me if I was able to make it on Sundays too. Sure, more gliding, absolutely...

Forum: Military Aviation

18th Jan 2016, 22:37

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Air Cadets grounded?

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Posted By LlamaFarmer

I hope 621 do get successfully rehoused. ...

I hope 621 do get successfully rehoused.

Unfortunately I fear it may not be the only VGS to lose its home before they get back in the air. Would only have been half surprised to see Syerston on...

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