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Forum: Rotorheads
7th Mar 2018, 08:24
Replies: 365
Views: 111,362
Posted By faarn

A lot of good opinions coming out which has...

A lot of good opinions coming out which has pretty much firmed my mind up to FW.



Once completed are there any airlines that are more pro military (specifically RW convertees)? I am pretty...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2018, 10:43
Replies: 365
Views: 111,362
Posted By faarn

That was what I thought, hence looking at the FW...

That was what I thought, hence looking at the FW route. Only concern is poor roster patterns.



FW only about 70 hours of which maybe 5 or 6 PIC. Having done some enquiring it seems an...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Mar 2018, 06:55
Replies: 365
Views: 111,362
Posted By faarn

Currently have 2300hrs total of which over 1000...

Currently have 2300hrs total of which over 1000 PIC and 300 NVG. Have about 700 hrs SAR.

FW only have my elementary flying training.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Mar 2018, 20:24
Replies: 365
Views: 111,362
Posted By faarn

Best for family life and guaranteed work?

I posted this on the wannabes forum but not had any replies so thought it might be better placed here:

I am looking to transition from UK Military to commercial aviation and trying to weigh up...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Mar 2018, 14:50
Replies: 0
Views: 795
Posted By faarn

Fixed Wing or Rotary Commercial Pilot

Mods: if you think this would sit better/get better replies elsewhere, please move the thread.

I am looking to transition from UK Military to commercial aviation and trying to weigh up many pros...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2018, 12:32
Replies: 16
Views: 3,409
Posted By faarn

Thanks for all the information. It seems it will...

Thanks for all the information. It seems it will cost about £25,000 to get FW or RW Quals and as suggested the FW route provides better job prospects. I will certainly look at the AEF and see what...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2018, 19:42
Replies: 16
Views: 3,409
Posted By faarn

I've just had a good look through there. There a...

I've just had a good look through there. There a few routes to CPL MEIR which aren't too expensive but what are the job prospects like post this and do previous helicopter/PIC hours count for...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2018, 13:16
Replies: 16
Views: 3,409
Posted By faarn

Getting an ATPL H whilst serving

I have read through CAP 804 and the CAA website but still not fully clear on my best options for transition to the civilian world and am hoping for some advise from people on here.

As it stands I...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2015, 12:17
Replies: 42
Views: 19,438
Posted By faarn

While of course you are right I can't vote for my...

While of course you are right I can't vote for my Lords and Masters so the nearest I can get is the forthcoming election or with my feet (although still waiting, hopefully, to reach my pension...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2015, 19:14
Replies: 42
Views: 19,438
Posted By faarn

Just seen this and must say I am thoroughly pee'd...

Just seen this and must say I am thoroughly pee'd off. I wrote in a thread a few year back that I accepted an overseas post and a slight financial loss to my family and was happy with this as it was...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2015, 18:43
Replies: 52
Views: 12,425
Posted By faarn

While Crab is getting a severe bashing I must...

While Crab is getting a severe bashing I must admit to slightly agreeing with him. It is no coincidence that the majority were awarded to RAF crew (whether on exchange or not). I know of at least...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2013, 13:59
Replies: 24
Views: 4,549
Posted By faarn

Looks like everyone is on a jolly at the moment! ...

Looks like everyone is on a jolly at the moment!

Sir Frank Williams, Red Arrows discuss jets and F1...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2013, 11:11
Replies: 36
Views: 11,106
Posted By faarn

Does anyone have any more details on this aspect?...

Does anyone have any more details on this aspect? How and at what point porior would you have to let the Services know that you will actually leave at your inital option point? Also does it...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2012, 18:45
Replies: 38
Views: 19,874
Posted By faarn

I guess not! Still I'd prefer that than their...

I guess not! Still I'd prefer that than their getting their own.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2012, 15:34
Replies: 38
Views: 19,874
Posted By faarn

Pontius Navigator: The Germans don't...

Pontius Navigator:

The Germans don't actually have a remembrance day in the same way as we do. They do however hold a national day of mourning or Volkstrauertag, this is usually observed two...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2012, 18:26
Replies: 119
Views: 30,296
Posted By faarn

EDP?

I can not find the info I am looking for so hope someone in the know can help. I am on AFPS 75 and due to reach IPP in 2018. This means I will have done 16 years towards my pension. As I move over...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2012, 21:17
Replies: 17
Views: 4,882
Posted By faarn

Well done the Navy

Olympic Torch Abseil (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2176677/Royal-Marine-abseils-helicopter-Olympic-torch-finally-arrives-London-thrilling-climax-relay.html?ito=feeds-newsxml)
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2012, 12:07
Replies: 23
Views: 4,924
Posted By faarn

I think it is up to or over £150,000 now and...

I think it is up to or over £150,000 now and there seem to be a lot of people jumping on the band wagon. However, the first people to buy will, I'm sure, be gutted when they realise that the 8000th...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2012, 19:16
Replies: 23
Views: 4,924
Posted By faarn

and here was I thinking it wasn't forum etiquette...

and here was I thinking it wasn't forum etiquette to discuss serving military personnel :ugh:

http://www.pprune.org/military-aircrew/484662-prince-william-raf.html#post7175674

On second...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2012, 08:51
Replies: 185
Views: 51,207
Posted By faarn

Ed, Thanks for the reply. The piece of...

Ed,

Thanks for the reply. The piece of paper arrived today (potentially £2000 saved :O). It definitely says certificate on it but I get your point!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2012, 17:03
Replies: 185
Views: 51,207
Posted By faarn

MCC

Has anyone applied for the MCC under the old regs? If so do you get a certificate through? I sent off the relevant forms and the cost of the certificate has been taken from my account but I have...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2012, 10:36
Replies: 123
Views: 18,356
Posted By faarn

OP, I whole heartedly agree with you but to put a...

OP, I whole heartedly agree with you but to put a slightly warmer glow on things:

I am shortly to be posted overseas with wife and child (will be 2 months old!). As far as I can see the LOA will...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2009, 16:38
Replies: 421
Views: 121,530
Posted By faarn

"I hate the RAF and I'm going to PVR". I too...

"I hate the RAF and I'm going to PVR".

I too hate the the RAF and I'm going to PVR, but I'm in the Royal Navy. ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2008, 20:47
Replies: 19
Views: 3,648
Posted By faarn

Indeed the above are correct. I have heard you...

Indeed the above are correct. I have heard you can wear it on Mess Undress as it is not an "official" uniform, however, if you were to wear Mess Dress then you would have to remove it and I guess...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2007, 19:48
Replies: 144
Views: 25,916
Posted By faarn

This whole episode is not unusual. Some guys...

This whole episode is not unusual.

Some guys I know where coming back from Telic last year and had to divert to Luton due to fog. When they landed on they went into the terminal to await baggage,...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2007, 19:53
Replies: 10
Views: 12,477
Posted By faarn

when i joined, post the changes in 1995, my eyes...

when i joined, post the changes in 1995, my eyes were myopia -1.0 in one eye and -0.75 in the other. I was worried through training about being thrown out at some point but once you are in they don't...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2007, 14:37
Replies: 19
Views: 1,767
Posted By faarn

Service Life Insurance

Sorry if this is repeated elsewhere but I could find a thread on it.

I've just received a leaflet for Service Life Insurance offering insurance for armed forces personel up to £200000. I'm...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2006, 14:08
Replies: 74
Views: 8,594
Posted By faarn

Tourist, i don't agree with quicker cheaper...

Tourist, i don't agree with quicker cheaper remark. It's an hours drive from Culdrose to the airport, have to be there 30 mins before lift, 1 hour 20 flight then 15 mins getting to the gatwick...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2005, 11:59
Replies: 530
Views: 176,276
Posted By faarn

Some friends of mine were drinking in Daedalus...

Some friends of mine were drinking in Daedalus mess a few years ago whilst going through JEFTS at Barkston Heath. They had got to know the bar lady well and were drinking with her when the red arrows...
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