So, Why did you join PPRuNe?
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So, Why did you join PPRuNe?
I have been a member of PPRuNe for a long time now and I have seen many people come and many people go. I have upset a few people with some of my comments but I have also made a few friends and caught up with old friends who I had lost touch with.
Although I don’t post as much as I used to, I still enjoy reading many of the threads right across PPRuNe and hopefully I will remain a member for many years to come.
The reason I joined PPRuNe was because I overheard a conversation between OC Ops and OC Eng at my favourite Airbase in good old RAFG. A certain Sqn that hung out in the South West corner were going through a bit of a bad time and there was a lot of “discussion” occurring on a Forum called PPRuNe. In the role of Eng Ops Controller I was very intrigued to find out what was being stated in this anonymous arena that I could access through my telephone line. So that was it, I joined on the 12 Nov 2000 and I have thoroughly enjoyed it ever since…….all of it, not just Military Aircrew.
Over the years I have noticed an influx of new members whenever a significant incident occurred, such as the introduction of JPA, various political reasons, or sadly the crash of an aircraft resulting in the tragic loss of aircrew
So the question I pose to you is why did you join PPRuNe? What actually prompted you to sign the dotted WWW line to become a member?
Also, how long do you think you will stay (No need to answer this BEagle
). Is it a passing fad that you will soon get bored with or will you stay with it for a long time? Would you remain a member when you have left the mob (if indeed you are in) or would you leave because you feel that you should no longer be a part of it.
I assure there is nothing devious in my questions, just genuinely interested and it may generate some provocative discussion before all the Rugby starts today….and maybe some more after a few beers
Although I don’t post as much as I used to, I still enjoy reading many of the threads right across PPRuNe and hopefully I will remain a member for many years to come.
The reason I joined PPRuNe was because I overheard a conversation between OC Ops and OC Eng at my favourite Airbase in good old RAFG. A certain Sqn that hung out in the South West corner were going through a bit of a bad time and there was a lot of “discussion” occurring on a Forum called PPRuNe. In the role of Eng Ops Controller I was very intrigued to find out what was being stated in this anonymous arena that I could access through my telephone line. So that was it, I joined on the 12 Nov 2000 and I have thoroughly enjoyed it ever since…….all of it, not just Military Aircrew.
Over the years I have noticed an influx of new members whenever a significant incident occurred, such as the introduction of JPA, various political reasons, or sadly the crash of an aircraft resulting in the tragic loss of aircrew
So the question I pose to you is why did you join PPRuNe? What actually prompted you to sign the dotted WWW line to become a member?
Also, how long do you think you will stay (No need to answer this BEagle
). Is it a passing fad that you will soon get bored with or will you stay with it for a long time? Would you remain a member when you have left the mob (if indeed you are in) or would you leave because you feel that you should no longer be a part of it. I assure there is nothing devious in my questions, just genuinely interested and it may generate some provocative discussion before all the Rugby starts today….and maybe some more after a few beers
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Why ?
A bit of fun telling well embellished tales and hoping to get in touch with old friends.
I have fun with the former and have only found one comrade so far.
Yes, there is a lot of bull from time to time but importantly some real stuff.
I shall stick with it since I enjoy both the bull & the real stuff.
Per Ardua Ad Everything,
D
I have fun with the former and have only found one comrade so far.
Yes, there is a lot of bull from time to time but importantly some real stuff.
I shall stick with it since I enjoy both the bull & the real stuff.
Per Ardua Ad Everything,
D
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Accurate info and informed speculation of aviation incidents - The Icelandic volcanic ash cloud was the first, and it helped me get out of the UK on the first day that the transatlantic routes reopened.
I've stayed for the above, the reams of informed advice on everything from computers to restaurants, and the banter!
I've stayed for the above, the reams of informed advice on everything from computers to restaurants, and the banter!
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When I left full time employment, a mate of mine who's a pilot for BA said : "You will have loads of spare time and so you don't get bored and throw yourself out of a window, you might enjoy this site."
The rest is history, although in fact I am busier with a multitude of things, than ever before, but I come to Pprune for inspiration in moments when I have boring work to do and need a distraction, or when the weather is so foul I don't want to go outside, like now, or those times when I wake up at 0300 and know I won't get back to sleep.
I should also add that I've met some superb people, in four different countries, through Pprune, and that's been a big plus too. My o/h asked me once how I knew 'x', and he said : "Oh we met through the internet .." we got some very odd looks!
The rest is history, although in fact I am busier with a multitude of things, than ever before, but I come to Pprune for inspiration in moments when I have boring work to do and need a distraction, or when the weather is so foul I don't want to go outside, like now, or those times when I wake up at 0300 and know I won't get back to sleep.
I should also add that I've met some superb people, in four different countries, through Pprune, and that's been a big plus too. My o/h asked me once how I knew 'x', and he said : "Oh we met through the internet .." we got some very odd looks!
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Beginning of 1997 and can't remember.
Instant payback was headsup that prospective employer was asking interview Qs about light signals which I hadn't studied since APO on Chipmunks. They did - I knew - I got the job
Yeah, it wasn't just the light signals which impressed them - I'm pretty good looking and smarmy as well
Instant payback was headsup that prospective employer was asking interview Qs about light signals which I hadn't studied since APO on Chipmunks. They did - I knew - I got the job
Yeah, it wasn't just the light signals which impressed them - I'm pretty good looking and smarmy as well
Sometime way back in the 90s, can't quite remember when, and under some obscure nom de clé, I was drawn by similar issues that you were, SRENNAPS. Then I found a few (very few, if I'm honest) subjects that I actually knew something about and was able to contribute so stayed a while.
Later, I sort of drifted away - for no real reason that I can remember. Something then caught my eye here when a friend emailed me a link, so I signed up again and decided I didn't need the anonymity any more so came up with Courtney Mil.
And the rest, as they say is history. I've been here annoying you all ever since.
Later, I sort of drifted away - for no real reason that I can remember. Something then caught my eye here when a friend emailed me a link, so I signed up again and decided I didn't need the anonymity any more so came up with Courtney Mil.
And the rest, as they say is history. I've been here annoying you all ever since.
Basil
I don't remember you as good looking on our South Cerney course ( your graduation one! 218 ) - if you were you'd have been selected for nav' training
I joined cos' I happened to browse the site one day and someone was looking for a guy who happened to be my then next door neighbour.
I have made contact with mates from decades ago; like Friendly Pelican, Basil, etc etc and even exchanged banter with my acquaintance BOAC.
) - if you were you'd have been selected for nav' training I joined cos' I happened to browse the site one day and someone was looking for a guy who happened to be my then next door neighbour.
I have made contact with mates from decades ago; like Friendly Pelican, Basil, etc etc and even exchanged banter with my acquaintance BOAC.
I joined because I was informed by a senior RN officer that the thoughts expressed here often informed MoD policy. Hitherto, I'd never heard of pprune. The agenda of a meeting he'd convened started with the premise that a post on pprune was correct and why on earth did his IPT staffs not know of it. They'd formed a team to work out the solution to a problem, when the answer was being discussed on the internet, the necessary contract had been completed successfully 7 years before and the output was already in service!
Subsequent events have demonstrated this is all still current practice.
Subsequent events have demonstrated this is all still current practice.
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I joined many years ago, under a different guise, quite simply because it offered yet another way of tweaking newt 
Also because it was a forum that had a wealth of informed views and opinion on mil-aviation and historical (or should that be hysterical) matters. Still does, but I find more selectivity is needed these days.
Also because it was a forum that had a wealth of informed views and opinion on mil-aviation and historical (or should that be hysterical) matters. Still does, but I find more selectivity is needed these days.
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