Constituted crew record?
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Constituted crew record?
My pilot and I spent six and a half years sharing the cockpit of a Puma HC 1 as part of a constituted crew, during which time we amassed 3005 hours flying together. I suspect this might be a record for a pilot/nav constituted crew, but can anybody out there top this?
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Generally, the longest periods we were "crewed up" for on Puma was during exercises and detachments.
I can recall an RAFG trip where, after shutdown, our Harrier LHS passenger said very nice things about us.
"You and Nigel clearly fly together all the time".
"No Sir, we have not flown together for 6 months and not seen each other for the last 3"!
SOP's rule!
lsh
I can recall an RAFG trip where, after shutdown, our Harrier LHS passenger said very nice things about us.
"You and Nigel clearly fly together all the time".
"No Sir, we have not flown together for 6 months and not seen each other for the last 3"!
SOP's rule!
lsh
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Generally, the longest periods we were "crewed up" for on Puma was during exercises and detachments.
I can recall an RAFG trip where, after shutdown, our Harrier LHS passenger said very nice things about us.
"You and Nigel clearly fly together all the time".
"No Sir, we have not flown together for 6 months and not seen each other for the last 3"!
SOP's rule!
lsh
I can recall an RAFG trip where, after shutdown, our Harrier LHS passenger said very nice things about us.
"You and Nigel clearly fly together all the time".
"No Sir, we have not flown together for 6 months and not seen each other for the last 3"!
SOP's rule!
lsh
I've a very good idea of who Stumblefingers is and yes, I think it's probably an unmatched record.
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On the Nimrod force we flew as constituted crews; the core being the first pilot, first nav, AEO, lead wet and lead dry. That combination was key to maintaining the overall crew operational category. Co-pilot, Nav 2 and the remainder of the wet and dry teams were there to learn and move up through that learning and gaining experience.
Quite frequently you did get temporary changes to the lead positions for whatever reason but the skill of the Ops Flt Cdr was in ensuring the balance and core numbers were maintained appropriate to the operational task.
Quite frequently you did get temporary changes to the lead positions for whatever reason but the skill of the Ops Flt Cdr was in ensuring the balance and core numbers were maintained appropriate to the operational task.
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My pilot and I spent six and a half years sharing the cockpit of a Puma HC 1 as part of a constituted crew, during which time we amassed 3005 hours flying together. I suspect this might be a record for a pilot/nav constituted crew, but can anybody out there top this?
Flying long enough together (Talking about months, not just days) One or both of us would eventually fall in this trap if not paying attention.
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This was a problem that did not really arise. Our tasking was very varied, and much of it was not covered by SH SOPs. We had to invent our techniques as we went along, often as a result of developing new equipment, and changing requirements. This certainly kept us on our toes.
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Generally, the longest periods we were "crewed up" for on Puma was during exercises and detachments.
I can recall an RAFG trip where, after shutdown, our Harrier LHS passenger said very nice things about us.
"You and Nigel clearly fly together all the time".
"No Sir, we have not flown together for 6 months and not seen each other for the last 3"!
SOP's rule!
lsh
I can recall an RAFG trip where, after shutdown, our Harrier LHS passenger said very nice things about us.
"You and Nigel clearly fly together all the time".
"No Sir, we have not flown together for 6 months and not seen each other for the last 3"!
SOP's rule!
lsh
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Do you have any details? On the V Force constituted crews were known by the name of the captain. So the "Smith" crew might exist on the same sqn for many years as a constituted crew, but the other members of the crew would rotate regularly.