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Slight correction:
Some RPV's in the 80's did incorporate autopilots and were autonomous/hands on control. In fact, in many ways they were just as capable as a lot of the ones in service today, but a lot less money.
Acronyms change when infighting occurs as to who wants the control/money to go with the program(s) and which program office wins. They like to "update/change" the moniker to signify the win.
Sort of like "Thesaurus Wars".
Some RPV's in the 80's did incorporate autopilots and were autonomous/hands on control. In fact, in many ways they were just as capable as a lot of the ones in service today, but a lot less money.
Acronyms change when infighting occurs as to who wants the control/money to go with the program(s) and which program office wins. They like to "update/change" the moniker to signify the win.
Sort of like "Thesaurus Wars".
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You will find the requirements here;
UAV Pilot - Salisbury, Wiltshire | Careers Seeker - The online jobs network
You were not that far off ............................
Could be a recession proof employment opportunity.
You will find the requirements here;
UAV Pilot - Salisbury, Wiltshire | Careers Seeker - The online jobs network
You were not that far off ............................
Could be a recession proof employment opportunity.
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That is quite scary, I was only joking. However I resemble most of those requirements.
Hmm keep working on projects or fly overgrown airfix kits?
Hmm keep working on projects or fly overgrown airfix kits?
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for those wishing to wander off thread..........back to topic
The UAV pilots are needed by QinetiQ (see "CAA airspace expansion for UAVs" articles and promotions by QinetiQ past year, which was for the MOD's benefit, nothing to do with the Israeli sales teams ambitions, your honour.) based at Boscombe for a few months, then migrate to NE of KAN.
Pay is good, conditions also good (relative to others in uniform in theatre)experience not necessary, as it "can't be difficult to fly them", unquote!!!
So that's it then, fairly simple job, good pay and lots of hours you can log. If you want you can also wear flying suits like the Creech Pilots do.........
The UAV pilots are needed by QinetiQ (see "CAA airspace expansion for UAVs" articles and promotions by QinetiQ past year, which was for the MOD's benefit, nothing to do with the Israeli sales teams ambitions, your honour.) based at Boscombe for a few months, then migrate to NE of KAN.
Pay is good, conditions also good (relative to others in uniform in theatre)experience not necessary, as it "can't be difficult to fly them", unquote!!!
So that's it then, fairly simple job, good pay and lots of hours you can log. If you want you can also wear flying suits like the Creech Pilots do.........
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Flying UAVs...
Nothing like flying a radio controlled aircraft...
It's not 'flying' as such...its more like programming an autopilot.
There are no direct controls involved..
just a matter of programming the where, how fast, how high, and it will go right ahead and do that for you....hopefully!
Cheers...FD...
Nothing like flying a radio controlled aircraft...
It's not 'flying' as such...its more like programming an autopilot.
There are no direct controls involved..
just a matter of programming the where, how fast, how high, and it will go right ahead and do that for you....hopefully!
Cheers...FD...
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What strikes me about that post is the job requirements. QinetiQ HR department gets a CV from an ex-Tornado pilot who has converted to Predators and gained operational experience in theatre as well as, lets call him Colin (sorry any Colins), with a PPL and a number of years flying large model aircraft, including his prized model of a Tornado. He also had a brief stint in the army in the 1980s. Colin lacks a UAV system qualification, but is extremely keen to learn. Wonder if he will be called up for an interview as well.
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So Combat experience may be forthcoming..
U.S. Downs Iranian Drone in Iraq - WSJ.com
....how did that song by Dos Dringos go again...?
U.S. Downs Iranian Drone in Iraq - WSJ.com
....how did that song by Dos Dringos go again...?
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Flight Detent,
I have to agree with most of your post, but.....
"There are no direct controls involved.."
Have a look at these:-
Photo from Getty Images - News, photos, topics, and quotes
DRONE WARRIORS - News - ReviewJournal.com
Seems like an awful lot of levers on those desks??!!
Tac2ILS
I have to agree with most of your post, but.....
"There are no direct controls involved.."
Have a look at these:-
Photo from Getty Images - News, photos, topics, and quotes
DRONE WARRIORS - News - ReviewJournal.com
Seems like an awful lot of levers on those desks??!!
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Flying UAVs...
Nothing like flying a radio controlled aircraft...
It's not 'flying' as such...its more like programming an autopilot.
There are no direct controls involved..
just a matter of programming the where, how fast, how high, and it will go right ahead and do that for you....hopefully!
Nothing like flying a radio controlled aircraft...
It's not 'flying' as such...its more like programming an autopilot.
There are no direct controls involved..
just a matter of programming the where, how fast, how high, and it will go right ahead and do that for you....hopefully!
Without giving any state secrets away does anyone know which UAV the ad is for? Hermes 450?
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Hmm....that ad screams 'H450 LRE pilots' to me. Crap job, worse money. I really wouldn't bother, chap.
The ever-persiting and staggering lack of knowledge about UAV ops on here still amazes me.
The ever-persiting and staggering lack of knowledge about UAV ops on here still amazes me.
