Becoming a Police Pilot
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Dear All,
Thanks very much everyone for your answers. I'm pleased to hear that the general consensus is that heli' 'recency' is not an issue which should affect any choices I make regarding future employment!
ShyTorque,
If I could I would!
Thanks very much everyone for your answers. I'm pleased to hear that the general consensus is that heli' 'recency' is not an issue which should affect any choices I make regarding future employment!
ShyTorque,
If I could I would!
Not quite as sensational as TC's
But something from the still frozen extremes of Ontario, CA.
Our high tech SAR's protection in place and operational....
...Give me the money....I give you back the helo..... everyone walks away.
No!... I am not taking a pi$$, just looking for FOD.
But something from the still frozen extremes of Ontario, CA.
Our high tech SAR's protection in place and operational....
...Give me the money....I give you back the helo..... everyone walks away.
No!... I am not taking a pi$$, just looking for FOD.
Last edited by Steve76; 2nd Apr 2003 at 22:15.
This one took ages to get by the CAA. They were concerned about hypothermia for the duration of the flight but we explained that we only allowed short transits for close in EMS jobs. We could touch and go when the paramedic could quickly deplane thus saving time at scene. I could then take my time repositioning for a proper legal landing site.
Do you know what...it works:
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Good pic, and encouraging to see the CAA being so open-minded to new ideas.
If your 'dispensation' turns out to be a 'misunderstanding', I'll represent you free of charge!
FL
Good pic, and encouraging to see the CAA being so open-minded to new ideas.
If your 'dispensation' turns out to be a 'misunderstanding', I'll represent you free of charge!
FL
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TSFShadow,
Have you considered the other seat (don't know what they call themselves) in the helicopters which survey pipelines and suchlike? I don't have any personal experience but maybe someone else can comment.
Have you considered the other seat (don't know what they call themselves) in the helicopters which survey pipelines and suchlike? I don't have any personal experience but maybe someone else can comment.
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police observer aptitude testing
Help,
has anyone done the air observer flight crew aptitude testing at cranwell?
what does it involve any help on thing to practise,
thanks for any help in advance
has anyone done the air observer flight crew aptitude testing at cranwell?
what does it involve any help on thing to practise,
thanks for any help in advance
sss, Merseyside haven't for some years now. It was seen as an expense that wasn't really necessary. Not sure who does, but I'll post on the Air Support Forum for you. The Air Support Forum is here but you have to be Police Air Support to register.
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The use of the Cranwell tests is patchy - some Units use them and some don't. It often causes controversy when stupid results are indicated. e.g. people who have worked for years as good observers who then "fail" the test.
Of course, it can be used to ease the work of recruiters of how to select a few people from a large group of candidates.
It is basically a watered down military aircrew assessment - can you rub your tummy and pat your nose at the same time stuff + other things too. There may be some reluctance to provide details - these are the sort of games that get easier if you practice them - but maybe that's why you are asking 
MG is correct that if you can get into the ASU forum that would be the best place to ask - if they will tell you.................
Of course, it can be used to ease the work of recruiters of how to select a few people from a large group of candidates.
It is basically a watered down military aircrew assessment - can you rub your tummy and pat your nose at the same time stuff + other things too. There may be some reluctance to provide details - these are the sort of games that get easier if you practice them - but maybe that's why you are asking
MG is correct that if you can get into the ASU forum that would be the best place to ask - if they will tell you.................
You probably won't get into the police forum unless you are already an observer!
I have asked a rep from W Counties ASU to visit this site to discuss it further. I believe they are the only force who use this system.
I have asked a rep from W Counties ASU to visit this site to discuss it further. I believe they are the only force who use this system.
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Police Pilots
New to this forum so I am not sure if this question has already been answered, but here goes.
Do the Police recruit from within or do they recruit exisiting pilots. What I am trying to get at is, can you join the Police and then apply to become a pilot with Air Support?
All help gratefully received.
Cheers
Elvis
Do the Police recruit from within or do they recruit exisiting pilots. What I am trying to get at is, can you join the Police and then apply to become a pilot with Air Support?
All help gratefully received.
Cheers
Elvis
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I think you'll find the police pilots are all civilians, the police observers however are police officers.
Police Aviation Services at Staverton/Gloucester airport are the guys to talk to, they seem to be among the main players.
Good luck
Police Aviation Services at Staverton/Gloucester airport are the guys to talk to, they seem to be among the main players.
Good luck
If its piloting you want you will need to join somewhere else first ... RAF, RN army or Bristow... learn to fly and ask the industry if they want you at least five years from now....
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Police piloting is done differently in different countries. In the USA many (most) pilots who fly for the police are police officers I understand. In some cases, the police train police officers to fly.
In the UK it is different. Police pilots are already experienced pilots before they start to fly for the police. Many are ex-military but they are civlians (in police terms). The CAA specifies a significant amount of relevant experience, which is usually comfortably exceeded by successful candidates. There were one or two accidents back in the early stages of police aviation in the UK- blamed on inexperienced pilots and pilots not concentrating on flying the aircraft. This is one of the reasons why the CAA make these requirements.
Although still in the minority, more civi trained pilots are employed to work for the police as time goes on, and the supply of ex-military guys is limited. It took me 10 years to get a police job, from when I started flying helicopters. Unless you are able to get the Queen to pay to teach you to fly, it will cost a bundle of time, effort and money BUT I can't think of anything I would rather do...........
In the UK it is different. Police pilots are already experienced pilots before they start to fly for the police. Many are ex-military but they are civlians (in police terms). The CAA specifies a significant amount of relevant experience, which is usually comfortably exceeded by successful candidates. There were one or two accidents back in the early stages of police aviation in the UK- blamed on inexperienced pilots and pilots not concentrating on flying the aircraft. This is one of the reasons why the CAA make these requirements.
Although still in the minority, more civi trained pilots are employed to work for the police as time goes on, and the supply of ex-military guys is limited. It took me 10 years to get a police job, from when I started flying helicopters. Unless you are able to get the Queen to pay to teach you to fly, it will cost a bundle of time, effort and money BUT I can't think of anything I would rather do...........