StudentInDebt:
As for going on about the "UAS Thing", this topic was started in a response to comments on another topic which were inaccurate and discouraging. As for being there -
a) I completed three years on a UAS
b) I have been to BM sponsorship selection,
c) I was selected,
d) I did complete FrATPL/IR at OATS
e) Now A320 F/O uT
Advice I give on this Forum is intended to be encouraging and helpful, but most importantly accurate and based on MY EXPERIENCE.
I don't understand why so many wannabes have such a problem with University Air Squadrons...Raymond, whilst clearly passionate about his opinions, has been misinformed or upset by a UAS or UAS members or someone. Here's the REAL story...
1. Guy/girl goes to Uni, likes flying, quite fancies idea of flying fast jets/RAF.
2. Said wannabe works through quite tough selection process to be offered opportunity to start RAF flying training, commitment to the RAF or not.
3. They WORK to get through the flying syllabus (it is NOT easy, just ask those who didn't make it)
4. If offered RAF Pilot, great. If not, they want to continue flying, and so go for things like BA, BM etc.
5. Having been already selected for quite a small group on the strength of their flying aptitude, IS IT ANY WONDER THAT QUITE A FEW END UP WITH SPONSORSHIP?!
I really hope that if some of the replies on this thread are wind-ups, it doesn't affect the decisions of those who otherwise might get a start in aviation through the UAS or
BA,BM etc. Those still interested in advice, e-mail me, but Wedge, raymond and SID - don't bother.
PS SID, I wished you the BoB luck because I thought you were still in the process of selection - it was not an attempt at sarcasm.
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...It's in ya BINA!