Observer training in Cornwall - soon to be a thing of the past?
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Observer training in Cornwall - soon to be a thing of the past?
Can anyone elaborate on the rumours that 750 Sqn at Culdrose are no longer getting the replacement for the Jetstream next year, and that at the same time the RN hasn't got the funding to keep the ageing fleet of T2s going?
Any idea what will happen to the Squadron, its aircrew, staff and students?
I've heard lots of conflicting opinions, just wondering if anyone knows anything for certain...
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Any idea what will happen to the Squadron, its aircrew, staff and students?
I've heard lots of conflicting opinions, just wondering if anyone knows anything for certain...
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It's all true.
It has been discovered that a £50 Garmin GPS coupled with a recording of a slightly backward 2 year old can replicate the effect of carrying an observer without the weight penalty.
It has been discovered that a £50 Garmin GPS coupled with a recording of a slightly backward 2 year old can replicate the effect of carrying an observer without the weight penalty.
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Rivals ready to battle over MFTS basic trainer
Flightglobal - 28 Nov 08
Ascent meanwhile expects to place a contract with FR Aviation next February to support operations using four Beechcraft King Air 350ER rear crew trainers for the Royal Navy. This had been planned for signature in October, but Cornfield says a "dramatic shift in the valuation of the pound" caused difficulties as the MoD committed funds to securing the aircraft.
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Now officially announced, four King Air 350s for CU
"In 2011, as part of the nationwide United Kingdom Military Flying Training System, (UKMFTS), the Jetstream aircraft of 750 Naval Air Squadron at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose will be replaced by the King Air 350."
Looks like some light blue directional consultants will learn all about the land of 40 kt fog:
"UKMFTS will provide state of the art training to aircrew from completion of basic training up to the point they are ready to fly in operational aircraft with the flying training of Royal Navy Observers and RAF Navigators taking place at RNAS Culdrose."
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Looks like some light blue directional consultants will learn all about the land of 40 kt fog:
"UKMFTS will provide state of the art training to aircrew from completion of basic training up to the point they are ready to fly in operational aircraft with the flying training of Royal Navy Observers and RAF Navigators taking place at RNAS Culdrose."
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I have obviously missed something here. Who in the right mind would want to work/be posted to/live in Culdrose............... It is in the arse end of nowhere and then a little bit further! and then just round the corner!
Who in the right mind would want to work/be posted to/live in Culdrose
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Could be the last:
You're absolutely right: why would I or anyone want to head to Cornwall?
I think we should perform a public service and inform people of just what a hell-hole the South Coast is down there.
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If they're struggling for recruits, I'll go so someone else doesn't have to.
You're absolutely right: why would I or anyone want to head to Cornwall?
I think we should perform a public service and inform people of just what a hell-hole the South Coast is down there.
NO-ONE APPLY FOR THIS JOB FOR YOUR OWN SANITY!
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Looks like some light blue directional consultants will learn all about the land of 40 kt fog:
"UKMFTS will provide state of the art training to aircrew from completion of basic training up to the point they are ready to fly in operational aircraft with the flying training of Royal Navy Observers and RAF Navigators taking place at RNAS Culdrose."
"UKMFTS will provide state of the art training to aircrew from completion of basic training up to the point they are ready to fly in operational aircraft with the flying training of Royal Navy Observers and RAF Navigators taking place at RNAS Culdrose."
“Rather than fly the 9 Jetstream aircraft we currently have, we will be able to achieve the same quality and level of training with just 4 of the new King Air 350s.”
