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Yea, but come on fabs there is a big difference, and I think you know it. I'm a pretty relaxed chap but even I'm finding Typhoon93's input scattered all over this forum a tad painful. He's become pretty polarising it seems - he's not related to Admin Guru is he, with apologies to recent arrivals who may not have come across him!
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"Why are they in echelon-port (8:4) ? Couldn't the photographer fit them all in any other way ?"
More to the point - how did they all fit into that one aircraft?
More to the point - how did they all fit into that one aircraft?
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T93
My advice to you is just read the threads.
Do you really need to post? Is posting really going to change / achieve anything?
There has been many occasions when I was going to post a reply but then had second thoughts when I realised its not needed. To the extreme where I had my comment wrote out and about to press submit, but then pressed the back arrow instead.
T93 are you aware about OPSEC with regards to openly advertising troop movements to anyone ? Aircraft have been fired at on take off / approach... http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_...tdown_incident
My advice to you is just read the threads.
Do you really need to post? Is posting really going to change / achieve anything?
There has been many occasions when I was going to post a reply but then had second thoughts when I realised its not needed. To the extreme where I had my comment wrote out and about to press submit, but then pressed the back arrow instead.
T93 are you aware about OPSEC with regards to openly advertising troop movements to anyone ? Aircraft have been fired at on take off / approach... http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_...tdown_incident
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As to T93's suitability to post on this forum, let me draw your attention to its title/aims:
"Military Aviation A forum for the professionals who fly military hardware. Also for the backroom boys and girls who support the flying and maintain the equipment, and without whom nothing would ever leave the ground. All armies, navies and air forces of the world equally welcome here."
Nuff said.
"Military Aviation A forum for the professionals who fly military hardware. Also for the backroom boys and girls who support the flying and maintain the equipment, and without whom nothing would ever leave the ground. All armies, navies and air forces of the world equally welcome here."
Nuff said.
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People have become miffed at T93s Tiggerish enthusiasm.
He's doing no harm and he's not offensive.
Exactly where does that suggest that T93 is welcome?
Under those guidelines then, are you suggesting that the likes of Danny42C are not welcome either?
It's only a bloody forum FFS, not some exclusive club.
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Goudie, are you really comparing Danny to Typhoon93?
I can see what Danny, and others, bring to the table, even though, like myself, are no longer serving.
What exactly is it that the the wider community get from the postings of Typhoon93?
He really ought to be content with being allowed to read the thoughts of (mostly) military aviation people, past and present, and leave it at that. Until such time as he has something to contribute, he'd do better to keep his head down. He's been told so, in a number of ways, by quite a few posters but he's ignoring that advice. Whether that's in order to provoke discussion or as a result of his mental illness is hard to establish.
Either way, I can't see how it advances his stated aim of becoming a Typhoon Pilot.
I can see what Danny, and others, bring to the table, even though, like myself, are no longer serving.
What exactly is it that the the wider community get from the postings of Typhoon93?
He really ought to be content with being allowed to read the thoughts of (mostly) military aviation people, past and present, and leave it at that. Until such time as he has something to contribute, he'd do better to keep his head down. He's been told so, in a number of ways, by quite a few posters but he's ignoring that advice. Whether that's in order to provoke discussion or as a result of his mental illness is hard to establish.
Either way, I can't see how it advances his stated aim of becoming a Typhoon Pilot.
Advice needed for aspiring RAF pilot
Hi all,
I am in my early 20's now and am fascinated with aircraft, and wanted to be a fast jet pilot in the RAF. I understand this is a pipe dream for many and a reality for few.
Academia wise, I am working on becoming better at mathematics and once I have re-took that qualification next year I will be going back to college to do my A levels for initial officer training if I am selected. I'll also be hitting the gym to be in a good physical shape.
Unfortunately I wear glasses (but can switch to contacts) - will this be a problem?
Can anybody offer any advice on how to sell myself to the Forces as and when I am ready to stand a better chance of passing the aptitude tests at the Forces recruitment office to get the opportunity to do the flying aptitude test at Cranwell? Activities that are desired? Previous flying experience?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. If the RAF and the possibility of being selected to fly fast jets is a problem, then what about AAC or FAA?
Thank you.
Hi all,
I am in my early 20's now and am fascinated with aircraft, and wanted to be a fast jet pilot in the RAF. I understand this is a pipe dream for many and a reality for few.
Academia wise, I am working on becoming better at mathematics and once I have re-took that qualification next year I will be going back to college to do my A levels for initial officer training if I am selected. I'll also be hitting the gym to be in a good physical shape.
Unfortunately I wear glasses (but can switch to contacts) - will this be a problem?
Can anybody offer any advice on how to sell myself to the Forces as and when I am ready to stand a better chance of passing the aptitude tests at the Forces recruitment office to get the opportunity to do the flying aptitude test at Cranwell? Activities that are desired? Previous flying experience?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. If the RAF and the possibility of being selected to fly fast jets is a problem, then what about AAC or FAA?
Thank you.
Mental health took over when I was in my mid teens although now I have started to get back on my feet and I want to change my life. It affected me badly in exams and since Maths GCSE's are now 100% exam-based and have been since around 2008-2009, that is why I failed it. Unfortunately I couldn't help my health at that time, it's a struggle but now I am able, I want to go for it.
Given that our young friend has suffered childhood asthma and astigmatism, (see OASC thread posts 866 onwards) in addition to his mental-health issues, might we cut him a little slack as his aspirations disappear over the horizon?
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What do you suggest, diginagain? A whip-round to buy him MS Flight Sim and a multi-function controller?
The reality seems to be ...
1. Asthma. So that's endex for aircrew, isn't it?
2. Contact lenses. I staffed the approval for contact lenses for aircrew to ACAS, so I assume that's a partial solution to the ocular problem.
3. Mental health. Tricky, Really tricky.
4. Twittering on PPRuNe. Self-control would help. [see 3.]
The reality seems to be ...
1. Asthma. So that's endex for aircrew, isn't it?
2. Contact lenses. I staffed the approval for contact lenses for aircrew to ACAS, so I assume that's a partial solution to the ocular problem.
3. Mental health. Tricky, Really tricky.
4. Twittering on PPRuNe. Self-control would help. [see 3.]
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Regardless of T93, I would imagine that most people posting on this thread wouldn't be making their comments in a face-to-face discussion in the bar - unless very well fuelled. But I guess that's social media these days. I agree BEagle.
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"Military Aviation A forum for the professionals who fly military hardware. Also for the backroom boys and girls who support
This quote is written in the present tense not the past tense, therefore it would seem to exclude, by definition, anyone who isn't currently serving in the various Air Forces.
I wouldn't dream of comparing Danny with anyone, but the posters who quoted these guidelines, for defining who is and who isn't 'entitled' to post here unwittingly included people such as Danny, and many others including you and me!
I used Danny as an example because what a loss his posts would be if these posters insisted these guidelines were strictly adhered to. Not to mention the 'Fat Albert' thread.
I read most threads here and I get fed up having to trawl through sarcastic or otherwise responses to T93's posts when all is required is to ignore what he says if you don't like it. OK so he has never worn a uniform but I guess a few other posters here, haven't either
Why anyone would want to put down a young lad in his position, because he's seen as an intrusion is beyond me. The people who do, IMHO must have an exaggerated sense of their own importance on this forum, or have nothing better to do!
And getting back on the OP'S thread, welcome home 31 Sqdn.
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I entered the hallowed halls of PPRuNe in 2008 ... and was subsequently banned [for Civ aviation postings, I should add] under a different callsign..
My early tentative attempts to post in the Mil Forum were, shall I say, unsuccessful ... I rapidly gained the impression that if you didn't have 5,000 hours FJ or 10,000 Truckie you weren't really welcome. And you had to know the 'mates'. So 30 years as a commissioned RAF ATCO and interesting out-of-Branch MoD posts meant nothing.
Things HAVE changed since then. This Forum has immense value to both the past and the present, and has become significantly more open and welcoming. Various ideas are bounced around, News is announced from surprising corners of the Interweb, and we now seem to all bimble along quite nicely. The Historic aspects are enlightening and enthralling [another nod to Danny42C and significant others].
I do, however, believe that there has to be some restraint on the enthusiasm of those who may seek a career in the RAF, or have an intense interest in Military matters, from the outside.
I think I should stop there before I cause offence.
My early tentative attempts to post in the Mil Forum were, shall I say, unsuccessful ... I rapidly gained the impression that if you didn't have 5,000 hours FJ or 10,000 Truckie you weren't really welcome. And you had to know the 'mates'. So 30 years as a commissioned RAF ATCO and interesting out-of-Branch MoD posts meant nothing.
Things HAVE changed since then. This Forum has immense value to both the past and the present, and has become significantly more open and welcoming. Various ideas are bounced around, News is announced from surprising corners of the Interweb, and we now seem to all bimble along quite nicely. The Historic aspects are enlightening and enthralling [another nod to Danny42C and significant others].
I do, however, believe that there has to be some restraint on the enthusiasm of those who may seek a career in the RAF, or have an intense interest in Military matters, from the outside.
I think I should stop there before I cause offence.
More to the point - how did they all fit into that one aircraft?
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Needless denigration - this is not pretty.
Given that T93 opened up about his past mental health issue, it would take a very "special" character-type to seek to cruelly twist that knife.
Given that T93 opened up about his past mental health issue, it would take a very "special" character-type to seek to cruelly twist that knife.
Safe trip home, 31. Looking forward hearing all safely home.
My favourite GR Sqn. Thanks again for fixing my F-3 that weekend when I fell upon you in Decci. Great fellas!
My favourite GR Sqn. Thanks again for fixing my F-3 that weekend when I fell upon you in Decci. Great fellas!
Mods - Is this kind of bullying allowed on PPrune? Why is this this thread still running?
Disgusting behavior by some forum members.
Its a forum not an exclusive club... w*nkers!!
Disgusting behavior by some forum members.
Its a forum not an exclusive club... w*nkers!!