What should i do, options.
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I hate those one liners bad livin' In fact I didn't even understand it! 
Give him something to work with rather than abuse. After all most of you are highly sophisticated aircrew, some even Naval Aviators!
But I do encourage a bit more inter service banter!!
Ghostie
Give him something to work with rather than abuse. After all most of you are highly sophisticated aircrew, some even Naval Aviators!
But I do encourage a bit more inter service banter!!
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Well, Josh mi'laddo! You have stirred up the hornets, haven't you!
Given that the Navy FJ mates go through the same training as RAF FJ pilots, and have to be good enough for harrier, I don't see how you can justify your harsh comments. And from my experience, the RN rotary mates are top chaps, even if they do smell of cod from time to time.
If you want to fly military, don't discount any of the services off hand, I suggest you use the time available to look into each of the three services, and make your own mind up. Search previous threads on Prune and get the inside info. And there are a whole world of airlines our there recruiting heavily, if that's your bag.
One Q - if you're too tall for Pilot, are you not too tall for WSO (Nav) as well??
Don't think you'd be wise entering another branch and expecting a quick crossover either. It isn't easy, as you usually have to be very good at your job before they'll even consider you. And if that job is one you're itching to get out of, then you're not going to be happy in it.
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Given that the Navy FJ mates go through the same training as RAF FJ pilots, and have to be good enough for harrier, I don't see how you can justify your harsh comments. And from my experience, the RN rotary mates are top chaps, even if they do smell of cod from time to time.
If you want to fly military, don't discount any of the services off hand, I suggest you use the time available to look into each of the three services, and make your own mind up. Search previous threads on Prune and get the inside info. And there are a whole world of airlines our there recruiting heavily, if that's your bag.
One Q - if you're too tall for Pilot, are you not too tall for WSO (Nav) as well??
Don't think you'd be wise entering another branch and expecting a quick crossover either. It isn't easy, as you usually have to be very good at your job before they'll even consider you. And if that job is one you're itching to get out of, then you're not going to be happy in it.
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Lighten up, everybody, we're talking about a 17 year old here.
If you can't get into the RAF as a pilot because of height, and that's the only job you fancy, forget about joining at all (you aren't going to shrink until you're 70, by which time your chances of RAF pilot selection will be slim...!)
Go for one of the airlines.
Worth realising that 90% of pilot applicants don't make it even to the right hand seat, so going to university would be useful insurance for you and would be seen very positively by potenial employers in the airline industry.
I know it doesn't seem like it, but you do have time.
If you can't get into the RAF as a pilot because of height, and that's the only job you fancy, forget about joining at all (you aren't going to shrink until you're 70, by which time your chances of RAF pilot selection will be slim...!)
Go for one of the airlines.
Worth realising that 90% of pilot applicants don't make it even to the right hand seat, so going to university would be useful insurance for you and would be seen very positively by potenial employers in the airline industry.
I know it doesn't seem like it, but you do have time.
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Being light blue through and through, even I would have considered Dark Blue if that was the only way I could get to where I wanted to be. Ignoring the harsh comments from our fishy friends, proving the contrary, they are not a bad bunch really and are certainly worth considering even if your heart was set on the RAF.
And if that doesn’t work, as you said, you need to decide whether it is the military or flying that you want. No one else can decide that for you.
And which ever you choose a degree is definitely worth considering, it will help you no end.
FAA: get a life, he’s only asking for advice. What a way to show him that you’re not a bad bunch of lads really.
G
And if that doesn’t work, as you said, you need to decide whether it is the military or flying that you want. No one else can decide that for you.
And which ever you choose a degree is definitely worth considering, it will help you no end.
FAA: get a life, he’s only asking for advice. What a way to show him that you’re not a bad bunch of lads really.
G
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Well there is a solution that would get you into the RAF and make the navy girls jealous as well.
Go to Manchester UNI, join the UAS. While in MAN go to (C)anal (s)treet alot and talk to the young men there. That should sort out your Buttocks. The wear and tear will cause muscular atrophy, and yr buttocks will sag and solve your problem. It may cause your spincter to sag and cause involuntary discharge , but that is a advantage in later life as you can go into an airline as a 75 kg or less crewmember and save a tech stop due to a ddodgy qnh out of Corfu.
You mentioned that UNI wasnt your scene. As an alternative you could just join the navy as a grating and meets lots of semen. This will assist on the droopy buttocks front.
Or get a grip...join the paras shoot people for a bit and get a cadetship from xl airways.
Hope this helps and annoys the crabs and (very) mateyloze. 9 sqn ubique
Cpl B Bolox gsm and bar, sam(r), CDM , PVR, FON (**** off now), NBF (no buff floors) NOB ( you can figure that one out)
Go to Manchester UNI, join the UAS. While in MAN go to (C)anal (s)treet alot and talk to the young men there. That should sort out your Buttocks. The wear and tear will cause muscular atrophy, and yr buttocks will sag and solve your problem. It may cause your spincter to sag and cause involuntary discharge , but that is a advantage in later life as you can go into an airline as a 75 kg or less crewmember and save a tech stop due to a ddodgy qnh out of Corfu.
You mentioned that UNI wasnt your scene. As an alternative you could just join the navy as a grating and meets lots of semen. This will assist on the droopy buttocks front.
Or get a grip...join the paras shoot people for a bit and get a cadetship from xl airways.
Hope this helps and annoys the crabs and (very) mateyloze. 9 sqn ubique
Cpl B Bolox gsm and bar, sam(r), CDM , PVR, FON (**** off now), NBF (no buff floors) NOB ( you can figure that one out)
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No i haven’t disappeared, just haven’t checked this site for ages! I do send my apologies to anyone i offended! I admit that i was naive when i sent my first post, i have been speaking to my careers advisers and looking on the web and i know that the RN is just as good as the RAF, i have only seen it from the prospective of the RAF and as you know most of them are quite opinionated, i have decided not to go to uni and to go to Oxford Airport to study for my PPL and the other classification that allows you to fly for money (forgotten the name afraid) i am at a situation where i do not know whether to go for helicopter or the airline route, any advice appreciated!!
Joshiii
N.B. SORRY FOR THE PREVIOUS OFFENCES AND YES I AM CRAP AT ENGLISH ONLY GOT C AT GCSE!! LOL
Joshiii
N.B. SORRY FOR THE PREVIOUS OFFENCES AND YES I AM CRAP AT ENGLISH ONLY GOT C AT GCSE!! LOL
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There is no way i will ever be in the RN i would not enjoy it and the RN dont really have a good reputation
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I am also 17 and considering a career in the RAF. I haven't done OASC yet but I think I do not have what it takes to be a pilot, but I don't know this for certain yet. I am also considering a career as a Weapon Systems Operator in the Crewman role.
As for joining the RN, I would love to join as a pilot there, or even as a Crewman. I don't mind what force I am in as long as I get to fly. As far as I can see the Fellt Air Arm as just as good as the RAF, not insinuating that the RAf are better. Both have their fair share of victories and defeats, good and bad points. I would seriously think twice before bad-mouthing either of these fine organisations.
I am also considering going to university to give me a bit more time to think about my options. It would also be beneficial to have a degree so if I decided the RAF wasn't for me after joining, I would have something to fall back on.
All the options are open, and there's still time to decide.
Any adive would be appreciated by the way.
Dave
As for joining the RN, I would love to join as a pilot there, or even as a Crewman. I don't mind what force I am in as long as I get to fly. As far as I can see the Fellt Air Arm as just as good as the RAF, not insinuating that the RAf are better. Both have their fair share of victories and defeats, good and bad points. I would seriously think twice before bad-mouthing either of these fine organisations.
I am also considering going to university to give me a bit more time to think about my options. It would also be beneficial to have a degree so if I decided the RAF wasn't for me after joining, I would have something to fall back on.
All the options are open, and there's still time to decide.
Any adive would be appreciated by the way.
Dave
