On a different note I've heard that you can PVR and go quickly, up to a year early on your 38/16 date, if you've done 17 years + and you have a job offer. Anybody any idea if this is true and where I can find the details (I have tried myself with no joy, honest!). Most pertinent to me would be whether you still have to give 12 months notice and therefore lose half your flying pay for a whole year.
Cheers