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Captain Sand Dune 31st Jul 2011 10:13


well that's how it works old Sand dune
Trust me mate, I know how it works.

BoxBoxCheez 31st Jul 2011 11:31

I guess prior to 2FTS you could hit up Switzerland and get some PC9 time too...

Captain Sand Dune 31st Jul 2011 21:51

Their's probably work:eek:

Arm out the window 1st Aug 2011 07:02


Their's
You won't make it to Chief with apostrophe abuse like that, CSD!

Buck Rogers can probably give you a few pointers on writing skills if you need any further sage advice.

And how come he's calling you old?

Captain Sand Dune 1st Aug 2011 07:42


You won't make it to Chief with apostrophe abuse like that, CSD!
And I so wanted to be CAF too!!

And how come he's calling you old?
I reckon he's coming on to me!

Runaway Gun 1st Aug 2011 07:42

I guess Young Buck is a shoe in for the next CDF !!

DBTW 1st Aug 2011 08:25

Well that's how it works...??? Bad advice!
 
Old Buckie R says:

it comes down to a lot of issues but what I can tell you if you have the same aptitude and skills base as the guy standing next to you , but you have a little more knowledge and experience than the next guy
And I say, "CSD is being too polite!"

Folk here should listen to CSD on this one.

PSA have huge amounts of experience in selecting the right stuff for pilot's course. There is way more to consider than Buck R's brief statement. The PSA in the described circumstances is just as likely to say, "If you have the same aptitude and skills base as the guy standing next to you, but you have a little more knowledge and experience because you went out and bought it, the other guy is the preference because he will not have any preconceptions about what to expect on pilot's course, and he obviously has more talent because he is the same as you even though he didn't pay for extra specialist training."

My advice is that if you are interested in FSP, do not go dipping into your pocket for extra training. Sure, if you are keen to be a pilot regardless of the military, self sponsor your licences etc. This kind of enthusiasm may well work in your favour.

Even so, consider and NB: children walk off the streets with no experience whatsoever and make it through screening and go on to become fighter pilots. There is no hard and fast rule because others not quite so young make it through having enjoyed significant commercial training as well.

There is an established thread elsewhere in the forum to pick up tips. Go there and have a long read. Don't go wasting your money trying to buy something the PSA are likely to see straight through. Not specifically wanting to take away a well defined business opportunity from some excellent folk with outstanding instructional skills and wonderful equipment, before money leaves your pocket remember you have to declare all your previous flying, and buying a pre-screening course can be interpreted in many ways, and not all of those ways are favourable.

Captain Sand Dune 1st Aug 2011 09:02


And I say, "CSD is being too polite!"
To quote Mark Twain, never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not know the difference.

gutso-blundo 1st Aug 2011 09:23

Just remember - "More Rudder!"

oldpinger 1st Aug 2011 12:21

CSD,

You must be getting old, you've turned polite! Either that or you're in RDP for your next job!

Buck, one thing to know about aviation, military or otherwise, always be prepared to listen to the old gits, could learn something:ok:

Baritji 1st Aug 2011 21:35

I too would hit up Matt Handley. CTZ (not 100% sure on rego?) is a nice plane. Matts aircraft is a bit different from those of the RAAF.

Still, both him and his CT4 got me through flight screening!

PLENTY of old Victas around too. Saw a green one in Darwin last year (yuck!)

Captain Sand Dune 2nd Aug 2011 22:29

ITW,

No, formation flying is not done on the FSP. My mistake, which has now been corrected.
They have stopped using the CAP10s though (big mistake!), which sort of makes it a new course.

Markoshark 11th Aug 2012 02:05

CT4A
 
There is one up in Townsville for anoyone up in the north who wnats some time in one. Its the CT4A not the B but i have flown both and they are the same plane essentially

Captain Sand Dune 11th Aug 2012 23:29

The -A and the -B share the same airframe and engine. Therefore the powers/attitudes will be very similar.


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