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Old 31st Jul 2006, 05:49
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ConwayB
 
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Maxeemum is quite correct.

Here's a tip for any ADF helo drivers. Keep a parallel civvie logbook with your military logbook. Once you 'hit-the-tit' or engage rotors (whichever is applicable), then start the clock. This will be your civvie time.

Once you start taxiing, then note the time, this will be your military time. Make sure the entries correspond.

How many times, especially on NVG sorties, have you sat on the tarmac, turning and burning doing goggle checks, HUD checks, hoist and hook checks? Next thing you know, you've had your rotors spinning for 20 minutes and that time doesn't make it into your Military logbook... but it can in a civvie log book. I found out the hard way.

Then, when you finally get out of the blue or green machine, take all your logbooks to your interviews so your prospective employer can see that you're not trying to diddle the system.

Safe flying
CB
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