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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2008, 22:43
Replies: 3
Views: 3,092
Posted By Bluntend

Ok, well a Flt Lt could be on around $60k which...

Ok, well a Flt Lt could be on around $60k which works out at around £24k. But the cost of living is slightly lower. Tax is around 25% and you get paid fortnighly. Fuel costs less than in the UK...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2008, 17:24
Replies: 3
Views: 3,092
Posted By Bluntend

It depends how you look at it. There are quite a...

It depends how you look at it. There are quite a few differences between the two pay scales and you have to consider tax, pensions, superannuation, the cost of living, the cost of housing etc.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2008, 07:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,215
Posted By Bluntend

Don't worry about it Glad Rag. I know that good...

Don't worry about it Glad Rag. I know that good pilots and aircrew appreciate the role the Sqn Engineering team play in getting them up and down safely, even if AIDU doesn't.

;)
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2008, 01:32
Replies: 14
Views: 2,215
Posted By Bluntend

I too have an Aero Eng Degree (Aeronautical...

I too have an Aero Eng Degree (Aeronautical Systems Engineering to be precise). At OASC I was advised that my aptitude test results would have easily allowed me to apply for aircrew, however, not...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2008, 23:09
Replies: 44
Views: 5,877
Posted By Bluntend

Try www.TVNZ.co.nz or www.bbc.co.uk/news.

Try www.TVNZ.co.nz or www.bbc.co.uk/news.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2008, 22:51
Replies: 44
Views: 5,877
Posted By Bluntend

Well, given today's sad news that at the age of...

Well, given today's sad news that at the age of 88 Sir Edmund Hillary has past away, I think I'll write my essay on him. He did, afterall serve in the RNZAF and he was a leader in both the physical...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2008, 17:19
Replies: 44
Views: 5,877
Posted By Bluntend

Climebear. The brief, such as it is at this...

Climebear.

The brief, such as it is at this stage as the essay won't formally be set until early next month specifies a noteable airman or airwoman who has during their time displayed exceptional...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2008, 09:16
Replies: 44
Views: 5,877
Posted By Bluntend

Cheers Snapper41. I'll give that a try.

Cheers Snapper41. I'll give that a try.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2008, 07:38
Replies: 44
Views: 5,877
Posted By Bluntend

She sounds like a really interesting person and...

She sounds like a really interesting person and to be honest I'd much rather write an essay on her specific leadership style than that of say, Bomber Harris or Trenchard. Sadly though unless...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2008, 23:54
Replies: 44
Views: 5,877
Posted By Bluntend

Great airmen/airwomen

Afternoon all, I'm after some advice. I'm off to staff college soon and need to write an essay on a notable airman or airwoman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership. All the usual suspects...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2007, 13:14
Replies: 308
Views: 53,027
Posted By Bluntend

Theres an interesting article on this subject by...

Theres an interesting article on this subject by the BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/6468391.stm

All the more reason to understand what happend, why it happened and to try and...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2007, 17:27
Replies: 308
Views: 53,027
Posted By Bluntend

I have always been overwhelmed by the pride...

I have always been overwhelmed by the pride American citizens have in their service personnel. It is easy to see, however, how the 'Support the Troops' mindset can cloud judgement and how the desire...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2007, 21:20
Replies: 308
Views: 53,027
Posted By Bluntend

Are "Friendly Fire" incidents inevitable in war?

A CNN poll (in which 128611 people have voted) suggests that of those voting 90% (115568 votes) beleived that Blue on Blue is inevitable, whereas only 10% (13043 votes) beleive its not. I'm...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2007, 19:12
Replies: 308
Views: 53,027
Posted By Bluntend

Do British fighting vehicles not have some form...

Do British fighting vehicles not have some form of IFF?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2006, 09:59
Replies: 254
Views: 64,986
Posted By Bluntend

Ditto here, hence the move down under. It seems...

Ditto here, hence the move down under. It seems there has been quite an exodus, not just from the Service but from the country as a whole. Sad really when you consider that most of us joined up not...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2006, 23:09
Replies: 254
Views: 64,986
Posted By Bluntend

Just to add a little to NLH's post, the RNZAF...

Just to add a little to NLH's post, the RNZAF have made some real headway in their overseas recruiting process which is centred firmly around quality of life for the servicemen and all their...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2006, 22:33
Replies: 254
Views: 64,986
Posted By Bluntend

Having left the RAF it is a shame to see how bad...

Having left the RAF it is a shame to see how bad things have got back home. The one thing that really seems to have died is respect - respect for your superiors, subordinates and even self respect. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2006, 15:46
Replies: 17
Views: 3,569
Posted By Bluntend

I agree, what is more likely to happen is...

I agree, what is more likely to happen is negotiaions with Industry will take place whereby the MOD will ask for what they want and industry will reply with how much that will cost. Because it will...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2006, 15:59
Replies: 66
Views: 8,560
Posted By Bluntend

My advice would be to try and get hold of the...

My advice would be to try and get hold of the Engineer Branch Yearbook 2006 - your AFCO should be able to provide you with a copy. Be aware that the role of an Engo has changed a lot in recent...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2006, 14:07
Replies: 47
Views: 7,396
Posted By Bluntend

Can't help but think that in this day and age, if...

Can't help but think that in this day and age, if a child were to run out of a crowd at a London Airport, Rail or Tube Station and tried to hug a serviceman she'd risk being shot by undercover...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2006, 11:33
Replies: 40
Views: 8,384
Posted By Bluntend

Similar situation here - and due to the drastic...

Similar situation here - and due to the drastic thinning out of man power, many E grade civil servants now carry disproportionate amount of responsibility compared to the amount of pay they take...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2006, 14:55
Replies: 43
Views: 4,704
Posted By Bluntend

I was lucky enough to be present at the most...

I was lucky enough to be present at the most recent Pathfinder Dinner at RAF Wyton, and afterwards had the opportunity to talk with and listen to some of the men who flew those early pathfinder...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2006, 10:32
Replies: 15
Views: 2,770
Posted By Bluntend

From the Defence News Cuttings site...

An article from today's Telegraph:

Full article:
http://ww2.edsmedia.co.uk/ministryofdefence/OpenPDF.aspx?file=18743452.pdf
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2006, 10:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,584
Posted By Bluntend

DKP1, I'm due to ship out to NZ in November. ...

DKP1, I'm due to ship out to NZ in November. Feel free to PM me with any questions.

Bluntend
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2006, 11:31
Replies: 72
Views: 8,345
Posted By Bluntend

There is a bit more discussion on this topic over...

There is a bit more discussion on this topic over on E-Goat:
http://www.e-goat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=281
and again:
http://www.e-goat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1032
For what it's...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2006, 10:50
Replies: 1,339
Views: 342,932
Posted By Bluntend

Good Luck... Bluntend

Good Luck...
Bluntend
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2006, 09:16
Replies: 1,339
Views: 342,932
Posted By Bluntend

Are you not able to self authorise?

Are you not able to self authorise?
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2006, 12:04
Replies: 115
Views: 16,290
Posted By Bluntend

So the Prime Minister is effectively going on the...

So the Prime Minister is effectively going on the record by saying that (perhaps inevitable) defeat at the next General Election will be the fault of rebelious back benchers and not him and his...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2006, 12:35
Replies: 63
Views: 10,609
Posted By Bluntend

For info, here is what Dr Reid had to say upon...

For info, here is what Dr Reid had to say upon leaving to become Home Secretary. Enjoy...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2006, 11:44
Replies: 82
Views: 17,628
Posted By Bluntend

And yet at the same time as the fundamental...

And yet at the same time as the fundamental security of JPA is being ignored by the grown ups, were having new ID card holders thrust on us. These ones now need to be colour coded - to improve...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2006, 11:21
Replies: 63
Views: 10,609
Posted By Bluntend

Some interesting posts on the BBC's message page:...

Some interesting posts on the BBC's message page:
http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thread.jspa?threadID=1702&&edition=1&ttl=20060505121527
I must admit, I find it hard to disagree with most of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2006, 14:03
Replies: 82
Views: 17,628
Posted By Bluntend

It's you NI number thats of most value to...

It's you NI number thats of most value to identity theives. Nice to know that its being kept safe...
:mad:
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2006, 09:58
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,139
Posted By Bluntend

Quick question...

Do other Commonwealth Air Forces have the foam fitted on their Hercs (or other AT ac for that matter)?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2006, 09:34
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,139
Posted By Bluntend

For what it's worth.

On 10 May 06 the Deputy Chief of Defence Logistics (DCDL) Mr Tim Flesher has invited all DLO staff to "Ask the DCDL" work related questions. His answers being published shortly afterwards. I will...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2006, 07:39
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,139
Posted By Bluntend

For info the following is from Defence Net:

For info the following is from Defence Net:
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