AFPRB chair apparently wrote off RAF FRIs in a recent meeting, quoting the fact that they tend to be taken by those who were intending to stay anyway... A fact we all remember from the Harrier payout a few years ago. Stated that separate Pilot pay spine was one of several options under consideration. Main option seems to involve no RRP up until 6yrs post OCU, followed by lump sum and enhanced rate, possibly with another RoS attached. Personally, after 9-12 years of standard Flt Lt pay I can't see a 40% taxed lump sum and middle-high rate flying pay being enough to keep anyone in, especially if they have an ATPL and some hours under their belt.