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Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2008, 10:42
Replies: 227
Views: 49,162
Posted By dessert_flyer

i find it unbelivable that there are still so...

i find it unbelivable that there are still so many bigots in the military, and a lot of whom are supposed to be in positions of responsiblity. I have not only found this on this forum but also in...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2008, 07:17
Replies: 65
Views: 7,579
Posted By dessert_flyer

Wow, never realised it was so simple to become a...

Wow, never realised it was so simple to become a FE. Just think of all the money they could of saved by not sending Aircrew to Cranwell/Biggin Hill. Why dont we just wander down to the line and pick...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2008, 08:49
Replies: 0
Views: 717
Posted By dessert_flyer

Troops to Afghan

BBC NEWS | Politics | 'No Afghan move' for UK troops (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7718464.stm)


BBC NEWS | UK | 'Extra UK troops' for Afghanistan...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2008, 07:54
Replies: 33
Views: 5,385
Posted By dessert_flyer

And what do you win?????

And what do you win?????
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2008, 23:12
Replies: 61
Views: 7,229
Posted By dessert_flyer

Before everybody gets too hot under the collar,...

Before everybody gets too hot under the collar, is this really going to happen?? i havent seen it written down anywhere yet, and until then i would suggest that all of this is pure speculation,...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2008, 12:19
Replies: 53
Views: 4,951
Posted By dessert_flyer

words are cheap, how about stumping up some cash...

words are cheap, how about stumping up some cash for decent equipment to enable the guys and gals to get in and out of theatre on time?? NO, I didnt think so
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2008, 00:48
Replies: 100
Views: 13,992
Posted By dessert_flyer

someones trying to get a bite, wonder how long...

someones trying to get a bite, wonder how long before he gets one? ill give it 6 more hours.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2008, 08:30
Replies: 171
Views: 34,928
Posted By dessert_flyer

As someone who spends as little time as possible...

As someone who spends as little time as possible in front of a 'uad', im assuming this is some new kind of computer network. If this is the case, how is it going to manage alongside the changes...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2008, 12:08
Replies: 100
Views: 13,992
Posted By dessert_flyer

I think the short answer to Beags question is the...

I think the short answer to Beags question is the one that is causing this problem, Money and the lack of it! With more movers/engineers/crews, and modern Aircraft the problem would not be there. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2008, 00:44
Replies: 100
Views: 13,992
Posted By dessert_flyer

If we had modern aircraft that didnt keep...

If we had modern aircraft that didnt keep breaking down, enough manpower in every location to load and unload aircraft, enough technicians to keep the aircraft going and a european community that...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2008, 08:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,237
Posted By dessert_flyer

So could this be the first nail in a fast closing...

So could this be the first nail in a fast closing coffin??
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2008, 07:16
Replies: 99
Views: 15,225
Posted By dessert_flyer

Smile With the merits and flaws of this aircraft...

With the merits and flaws of this aircraft discussed, the burning question still prevails, which is when?????
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2008, 06:36
Replies: 99
Views: 15,225
Posted By dessert_flyer

Well the title of the thread is FI, Afghanistan...

Well the title of the thread is FI, Afghanistan and Iraq, so when is it going to do any of those????
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2008, 06:30
Replies: 99
Views: 15,225
Posted By dessert_flyer

So when are we actually going to see it deployed...

So when are we actually going to see it deployed for real?????
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2008, 15:45
Replies: 15
Views: 1,696
Posted By dessert_flyer

Angry As chris has said it is over 3 years, and is...

As chris has said it is over 3 years, and is based on the Consumer Price Index and not the Retail Price index, so like the rest of the country its nowhere near the real rise in the cost of living. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2008, 15:54
Replies: 44
Views: 4,969
Posted By dessert_flyer

Angry Well at least we get a round bit of tin on a...

Well at least we get a round bit of tin on a ribbon to thank us for our stirling efforts, makes it all worth while, proud to serve, i mean, what more could a man/woman ask for!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2008, 08:39
Replies: 50
Views: 9,853
Posted By dessert_flyer

Just a guess but surely this retention is aimed...

Just a guess but surely this retention is aimed at your front line soldier, who is leaving the Army after 3 or 6 years. From what i gather there is a real problem with retention within the Army for...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2008, 08:40
Replies: 14
Views: 2,392
Posted By dessert_flyer

HM As has been stated , there is a...

HM

As has been stated , there is a reciprocal tax arrangement with both Australia and Canada, where you will be taxed at rate which is applicabe to where you are, which i believe in Aus is 40% if...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2008, 22:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,393
Posted By dessert_flyer

Angry hope the presentation goes along the line of what...

hope the presentation goes along the line of what a total waste of time, effort, money and re-badging the whole EAW's are. Im sure we have done the same things in the past far better and with less...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2008, 18:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,166
Posted By dessert_flyer

Ok maybe im being synical here, does this only...

Ok maybe im being synical here, does this only apply for a continuous 6 month tour away from home, and if so does it mean that if you return home for 2 weeks r&r does this split your continuous...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2008, 07:49
Replies: 206
Views: 43,967
Posted By dessert_flyer

Wink 12 lunch time to 2am

Its got to be Harvesters for sharpners, Dip Brunch for food and a tipple, down to fiddlers to make sure your well on your way, warblers cos its on route, JJ's to overflow and into BJ's to dance it...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2007, 12:30
Replies: 69
Views: 9,905
Posted By dessert_flyer

Angry Now I know why there are so many NCA leaving

Now I know why there are so many NCA leaving
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2007, 08:32
Replies: 61
Views: 13,038
Posted By dessert_flyer

Grrr Being a young SAC in 1982 during the Falklands...

Being a young SAC in 1982 during the Falklands war, watching from the uk and feeling the elation along with the rest of the country and feeling that the battle was over, and then being there nearly...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2006, 14:29
Replies: 157
Views: 21,809
Posted By dessert_flyer

Angry Well they have to meet their government set...

Well they have to meet their government set targets somehow, and after all we have to turn up for court and have to pay our fines, (we have something to lose if we dont), so they get good conviction...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2006, 19:29
Replies: 107
Views: 17,336
Posted By dessert_flyer

Grrr HEDP: Do you really think we have that much...

HEDP:
Do you really think we have that much influence over all of these issues? As a general rule AT crews stay where they are told to stay, and this includes on base Akrotiri, I, as have many many...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2006, 18:54
Replies: 36
Views: 6,126
Posted By dessert_flyer

Angry Must of been a slow news day on the RAF website,...

Must of been a slow news day on the RAF website, old and unservicable AT assets delaying servicemen out of theatre is obviously old news, and happens all too often.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2006, 17:29
Replies: 37
Views: 6,657
Posted By dessert_flyer

Yes we are and yes those are the rules, but also...

Yes we are and yes those are the rules, but also in the rules is our ability to PVR, and that is what many will do for the reasons i stated earlier. I am not here to defend what is happening, only...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2006, 17:06
Replies: 37
Views: 6,657
Posted By dessert_flyer

Grrr Like it or not, along with the military going...

Like it or not, along with the military going through changes, its personel are also going through changes. The majority of the A Eng cadre are not young free and single and willing to go wherever...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2006, 19:15
Replies: 19
Views: 3,554
Posted By dessert_flyer

i agree that it is legal but is it legal to...

i agree that it is legal but is it legal to penalise some more than others financialy, ie half of the middle rate is less than half the higher rate?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2006, 14:36
Replies: 19
Views: 3,554
Posted By dessert_flyer

with regard to the dropping of flying pay, those...

with regard to the dropping of flying pay, those fortunate to be on PAS do not have to suffer any reduction of pay on pvr. It does beg the question as to wether this legal??? As far as 50%...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2006, 10:14
Replies: 114
Views: 16,334
Posted By dessert_flyer

ABIW, "It's quite simple really Army SNCO's...

ABIW,

"It's quite simple really Army SNCO's all fly pretty basic stuff because that's all they are capable of",

More than a little harsh in your assessment of our AAC colleagues, dont you think...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2006, 15:09
Replies: 114
Views: 16,334
Posted By dessert_flyer

Agree with most of your argument South Bound,...

Agree with most of your argument South Bound, except for the last bit about those not worth their salt, I have seen certain officers give more respect to a Macr as opposed to a FS, and to a FS more...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2006, 14:33
Replies: 114
Views: 16,334
Posted By dessert_flyer

And there lies the problem tourist, as you say...

And there lies the problem tourist, as you say they have to be stamped on every now and then. However if it was a SNCO, the stamping may not be quite as easy to administer, and the said SNCO may be...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2006, 00:18
Replies: 1,471
Views: 216,785
Posted By dessert_flyer

Having read this thread from the start i applaud...

Having read this thread from the start i applaud nige and chappie for their work and courage, and agree totaly with all that has been said and what is being done. For too long have the front line...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2006, 11:07
Replies: 14
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Views: 2,538
Posted By dessert_flyer

At a secret transport base in oxfordshire, a few...

At a secret transport base in oxfordshire, a few years ago it was said that married quaters were being replaced, and those very pictursque flats and houses would be knocked down and new ones erected....
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