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Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2023, 08:07
Replies: 12
Views: 4,952
Posted By VigilantPilot

No. If you want to apply to the BA DEP scheme,...

No. If you want to apply to the BA DEP scheme, you need to ge holding a UK Part-FCL Licence at time of submitting application. For managed path, you only need to be able to achieve your licence...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2021, 11:38
Replies: 46
Views: 13,109
Posted By VigilantPilot

No personal attack meant, if I used your words it...

No personal attack meant, if I used your words it was only because I had most recently read them so I apologise if it came across wrong. It's the same on any post on this sub-forum.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2021, 10:26
Replies: 46
Views: 13,109
Posted By VigilantPilot

Not excusing what is clearly fraud, but there...

Not excusing what is clearly fraud, but there seem to be too many of these CEA/fraudulent claiming cases going to court martial with officers you wouldn't expect ending up doing civilian jail time....
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2021, 16:19
Replies: 254
Views: 50,262
Posted By VigilantPilot

I've also heard the term NOTAM causing serious...

I've also heard the term NOTAM causing serious contemplation and head scratching amongst those that focus on all things gender. Obviously it comes from Notice to Airmen. Even though its an acronym...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2010, 11:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,642
Posted By VigilantPilot

To be fair to Moi, that is pretty old! There are...

To be fair to Moi, that is pretty old! There are so many almost identical "text-to-movie" videos that they are starting to make Lenny Henry look comparatively funny.

On the plus side, we can't...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2009, 18:51
Replies: 40
Views: 4,930
Posted By VigilantPilot

What's this got to do with military aviation?...

What's this got to do with military aviation? :confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2007, 15:26
Replies: 3,092
Views: 210,536
Posted By VigilantPilot

Timescale for me: Walked into AFCO in late...

Timescale for me:

Walked into AFCO in late September. Started IOT in October the following year. Technically I could have started in August that year, but my application was delayed.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2007, 22:13
Replies: 405
Views: 45,833
Posted By VigilantPilot

Another waste of time. :mad: I have...

Another waste of time. :mad:

I have collected over twice the number of fitness tests than I have had years in the service. The most irritating time was when I did a fitness test at a new station...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2007, 20:29
Replies: 3,092
Views: 210,536
Posted By VigilantPilot

helidriver - I stand corrected. Thanks.

helidriver - I stand corrected. Thanks.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2007, 18:35
Replies: 3,092
Views: 210,536
Posted By VigilantPilot

You say you have a Class 1. Does this mean you...

You say you have a Class 1. Does this mean you have considered civvie flying? I know of a few people that joined, left through training and went the CTC route. It may seem expensive, but if you...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2007, 13:06
Replies: 24
Views: 4,908
Posted By VigilantPilot

"I've used the RAF style gloves for about 15...

"I've used the RAF style gloves for about 15 years of instructing and they need replacing (again!). Unfortunately my links to friendly storemen are broken so real dosh will need to change hands and...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2006, 18:12
Replies: 3,092
Views: 210,536
Posted By VigilantPilot

...hence I have never heard of it happening. ...

...hence I have never heard of it happening. Some would ask, why, if you have a solid civvy flying career, would you want to? What are your qualifications/experience?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2006, 14:31
Replies: 33
Views: 4,616
Posted By VigilantPilot

Don't really want to be drawn in, but in all...

Don't really want to be drawn in, but in all honesty and irrespective of the discussion that has subsequently occured, my reaction when I read your initial post was exactly the same as higthepig's...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2006, 21:04
Replies: 61
Views: 12,584
Posted By VigilantPilot

Two top tips: (1) Swot up on the aide...

Two top tips:

(1) Swot up on the aide memoire the night before.

(2) Don't pee the Regiment Sgt/Cpl off too much (arriving late/incorrectly dressed etc) especially if you are with a group of...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2006, 15:53
Replies: 58
Views: 5,999
Posted By VigilantPilot

I'd also heard a recent rumour that Observers who...

I'd also heard a recent rumour that Observers who cross over to Pilot and subsequently fail to achieve single seat recommends are going back to being Observer and not offered rotary.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2006, 11:27
Replies: 46
Views: 3,965
Posted By VigilantPilot

Whitesnake - Here I Go Again

Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2006, 21:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,515
Posted By VigilantPilot

Which Navy though? I presume US.

Which Navy though? I presume US.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2006, 20:41
Replies: 58
Views: 5,999
Posted By VigilantPilot

As said above, you need to seriously consider...

As said above, you need to seriously consider whether you want to fly or fly as a pilot and an officer in the RAF.

Bear in mind that thousands of people apply every year to become a pilot. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2006, 14:55
Replies: 36
Views: 7,472
Posted By VigilantPilot

Not exactly. Its the fuel required to commence...

Not exactly. Its the fuel required to commence recovery to land with minimum fuel.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2006, 20:07
Replies: 245
Views: 39,083
Posted By VigilantPilot

Isn't that what the shiny metal VRT pins through...

Isn't that what the shiny metal VRT pins through the rank slides are there for though? Not being funny, but you can usually spot a VR(T) Officer from a long way off by the beer gut. Seriously...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2006, 14:53
Replies: 21
Views: 3,008
Posted By VigilantPilot

:= I am a bone-fide RT expert from having...

:= I am a bone-fide RT expert from having watched Top Gun, Iron Eagle I-IV and for helicopter currency "Wings of the Apache" thank-you very much. :}
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2006, 10:15
Replies: 21
Views: 3,008
Posted By VigilantPilot

I agree with Fg Off Kite. I am an RT expert and...

I agree with Fg Off Kite. I am an RT expert and he's got it spot on.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2006, 18:03
Replies: 18
Views: 3,250
Posted By VigilantPilot

Interesting question - as I understood it, it...

Interesting question - as I understood it, it would take an extremely prolonged and constant exposure to 100% oxygen to have any damaging effect. I think prolonged exposure causes the alveoli to...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2006, 22:30
Replies: 245
Views: 39,083
Posted By VigilantPilot

Have to agree that we are stretching the...

Have to agree that we are stretching the imagination a little far to think that there would ever be a call to change VR(T) commissions and call them up.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2006, 16:21
Replies: 22
Views: 6,191
Posted By VigilantPilot

OK, here we go... Current issue for pilots...

OK, here we go...

Current issue for pilots is the Pulsar, non chrono, "G10" cheapo-copy. It's rubbish. The second hand on mine ticks between the indices and it loses seconds and needs hacking...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2006, 18:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,242
Posted By VigilantPilot

I've been in one booth where they had left the...

I've been in one booth where they had left the control in view of the little window in the front. Every time it did the "beep beep beep", a little light would come on on the control panel. One of...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2006, 13:26
Replies: 27
Views: 6,998
Posted By VigilantPilot

Which Region are you in?

Which Region are you in?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2006, 20:44
Replies: 38
Views: 7,082
Posted By VigilantPilot

How about this from Jurgis Kairys: ...

How about this from Jurgis Kairys:

http://www.nearlygood.com/video/underbridgeinvert.html
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2006, 08:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,158
Posted By VigilantPilot

Suppose it depends how you define nearby...

Suppose it depends how you define nearby...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2006, 17:24
Replies: 8
Views: 2,485
Posted By VigilantPilot

My sentiments exactly - I copied and pasted that...

My sentiments exactly - I copied and pasted that whole chunk from another thread.

There are two other helicopter video's worth watching - the french puma crash where one guy falls out and misses...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2006, 14:53
Replies: 8
Views: 2,485
Posted By VigilantPilot

From another thread: NTSB Identification:...

From another thread:

NTSB Identification: LAX87LA190 .
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 35617.
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Sunday, April 26, 1987 in...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2006, 17:15
Replies: 19
Views: 2,343
Posted By VigilantPilot

I think there have been posts about this before...

I think there have been posts about this before on the board. Try doing a search. Off hand, if you did have asthma, I think it might prevent you flying in the RAF. If it was mild and a one off...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2006, 15:24
Replies: 30
Views: 9,033
Posted By VigilantPilot

Too slow pba. :ok:

Too slow pba. :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2006, 15:21
Replies: 30
Views: 9,033
Posted By VigilantPilot

a/c limit 6g. Max you'd pull on a MRT is about...

a/c limit 6g.
Max you'd pull on a MRT is about 5.5g and sustain. In my experience, this isn't such a problem on the neck. The biggest problem is craning it round under g during the tailchase -...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2006, 14:26
Replies: 30
Views: 9,033
Posted By VigilantPilot

The only neck specific sorties would be those...

The only neck specific sorties would be those that included tailchase - in particular leading during reversals or following while MRTing. Apart from that, I don't think there is anything that would...
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