I heard of that ex-RAF rumour too. Unfortunately, BCAR oral had its bad point.
After spending a year burning the mid night oil, I failed my basic pressurised aircraft after 1.5 hrs of gruesome torment. I swore (behind him) the surveyor was XXXX, XXXX to my colleagues.
I spent another 4 months burning more oil and passed after 45 minutes oral with more confident of the subjects. Yes, you learn to be the Master mind of aircraft.
Now, I came out of !47 school with A340 B1,B2 type and practical certificates and EASA type rating from CAA within a space of 4 months. Some do it in less than 3 months with signed OJT worksheets.
Before I power up the aircraft, I solemnly pray "don't **** on me, baby. I can only kiss (fix) you by pulling CBs and re-racking in the Avionic bay , I have no clue of tickling your tits (engines), fiddling your belly button ( press & L/D gears system) or combing your pubic hair (electrical wiring), Amen"
Last edited by Kuchan; 11th Nov 2011 at 11:13.