Originally Posted by
RetiredBA/BY
Absolutely, never, ever give up because flying is a very odd environment and a great leveller.
As a very green immature 18 year old,on my basic FTS course I was warned I was about to be chopped because my navigation was rubbish. Sod that , won the navigation trophy by a large margin!
Later as Valiant copilot, after the wings fell off , I was asked what posting I preferred, CFS said I.
Response from acting boss: You have neither the ability or personality for that, you will NEVER, EVER, be a QFI, so NO.
Fast forward 7 years, the then acting CO came up to the standards office for his FHT on his refresher course. He was just a mite surprised to find I was the senior standards QFI.
Later , as a training captain in my airline, flew with three of my former colleagues who had much better postings than me out of AFS, fIrst tourist Lightning’s etc but could not pass our command course.
So no, if your have your heart set on something, never , ever give up!
Hmmmmm…..wish I'd spoken to you before giving up after the second attempt at OASC!!!!! Ah well.