Originally Posted by
heights good
Not correct I am afraid. You may have been out of the military flying game too long.
A role fit is something that is fitted or used for a specific role i.e. Aeromed, Para, pax, Airdrop, gunnery etc.
ALL aircraft need pilots to fly them REGARDLESS of the role
Two thoughts come to mind. Does this mean that RPAS operators are not really aircrew as they are not on board their aircraft? Are they lower than airborne CC in the pecking order?
And harking back to the fighter controller, lurking in his bunker, acting as the 3rd pair of eyes for an F3...he didn't need a flying badge. All part of the ground trade: getting weapons to target remotely while the aircrew followed his cues. How is a ground-based RPAS operator different to an FC?
As you can operate a Typhoon or any aircraft you care to look at, I'm sure you can tell us!😂