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Old 31st Aug 2005, 13:47
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phatz
 
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Rumour has it on the street that the changes to the UAS system will allow all members to do some flying.

I have heard (on fairly good authority) that on the flying side of things, it will become more like AEF flying, with 10 hours a year being allocated to both groundies and pilots alike, with the intention to get most people to first solo. But the present EFT syyllabus (sp?) will not be followed by UAS studes. Which is both good and bad. It is difficult trying to juggle EFT with a degree, and the lack of continuity in flying generally results in worse marks than DE pilots. - Meaning you might not get streamed the way you want to go. But as i have done nearly 60 hours in 18 months, the 10 hours a year will be a significant cutback - but will allow me to concentrate more on my final year at uni.

So whether or not you get in as pilot or groundie, the allocated flying hours will be the same. - Good luck in the interview, just don't be intimidated by the questions that they ask.
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