Pilot age
Mad Keen,
dont be discouraged by your age mate. I kicked of the selection process at the age of 30 and im currently awaiting my flightscreen date after receiveing a r2 recommendation.
The defence interveiwer told me that they like someone with "life experience" when applying for the DEO role.
But it will definately help if you have been in a leadership role at your age.
So give it your best shot mate.
As for the base tour, and in particular Amberely, they dont allow you to tour the base until you have been recommended after your assesment day. The reason being the sheer volume of people that get through the testing phase, but are unsuccesful at the assesment day.
Having said that though, if you can establish your own contact inside amberely, its likely they can take your for a tour.
i managed to establish a good contact inside Richmond and found myself inside the c130h simulator flying over sydney harbour!!!
Good luck with all the testing..