So what the hell is skill fade?
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So what the hell is skill fade?
So I’ve had a beer and turn on the TV. I’m presented by the Reds in the USA! After a couple of days they suffer from.......Skill fade!........could someone please explain?
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I can’t even go to lunch before I suffer from it.....
Actually Shy Torque when I was at nav school they told us we were lucky - pilots weren't even allowed a lunch break as they needed to start the course all over again if they had one. Seems they weren't joking
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newt,
I think that you are just trying to be controversial? Whilst I do not agree with many of the "new phrases" which are often just excuses I do believe that skill fade exists.
I recall that I was at my peak as a 2nd tourist with 1000 hrs on type serving in RAFG. Normally flying twice every day unless in the tower or on the desk, one was provided with excellent continuity.
There was no doubt that after 2/3 weeks summer leave in south or France, Italy or Spain one suffered from skill fade. It took a couple of "medium tariff" trips to get back to being the best fighter pilot in 2ATAF (at that time and in my humble opinion)!!!
I think that you are just trying to be controversial? Whilst I do not agree with many of the "new phrases" which are often just excuses I do believe that skill fade exists.
I recall that I was at my peak as a 2nd tourist with 1000 hrs on type serving in RAFG. Normally flying twice every day unless in the tower or on the desk, one was provided with excellent continuity.
There was no doubt that after 2/3 weeks summer leave in south or France, Italy or Spain one suffered from skill fade. It took a couple of "medium tariff" trips to get back to being the best fighter pilot in 2ATAF (at that time and in my humble opinion)!!!
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There’s nothing ‘PC’ or especially modern about the term.
It does exactly what it says on the tin and if you can think of a better alternative to get the message across in as few words then please enlighten us all.
BV
It does exactly what it says on the tin and if you can think of a better alternative to get the message across in as few words then please enlighten us all.
BV
That's why I have to go to the local pub or bar every night otherwise I start to spill drinks..................
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After a while (I think she was about five) she pointed a finger at me and said accusingly: "Dad..you LIKE beer, don't you! "
I think she'd been talking to her mother.
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