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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2019, 19:54
Replies: 14
Views: 5,079
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

I think my only real concern here is that the...

I think my only real concern here is that the STEM scheme that replaces it will turn out to be just another bursary scheme. Providing technical bursaries to individuals who have decided they are...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2019, 09:05
Replies: 14
Views: 5,079
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

The STEM scheme will be far more successful....

The STEM scheme will be far more successful. Course, guv.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2017, 06:29
Replies: 99
Views: 37,861
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Having witnessed Iranian military readiness first...

Having witnessed Iranian military readiness first hand, the indicator that Iran is preparing for the scale of operation required to attack targets in Saudi Arabia would be very obvious to any outside...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2015, 09:51
Replies: 39
Views: 9,338
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

I completely agree with the well thought out and...

I completely agree with the well thought out and reasoned posts. To me it is clear that for quick and reactive heavy lift, the C-17 is the natural proven platform of choice.

My concern is that...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2015, 06:47
Replies: 39
Views: 9,338
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Foxtrot Alpha 18, I would suggest that the...

Foxtrot Alpha 18,

I would suggest that the C-130 and C-17 compliment each other in providing strategic influence, the C-17 through reach/capacity and the C-130 in it's tactical abilities as...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2014, 12:35
Replies: 64
Views: 14,160
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Spineless belle**s criticising someone who is...

Spineless belle**s criticising someone who is genuinely interested in what we do, give the chap a break. Typical of the mentality of people who will chirp off on this forum but wouldn't say boo to a...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2014, 12:00
Replies: 13
Views: 4,262
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Interesting story. Not sure I would want to...

Interesting story. Not sure I would want to venture to Iran as a tourist now though...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2014, 15:35
Replies: 48
Views: 9,918
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

What worries me is the JNCOs and airmen that have...

What worries me is the JNCOs and airmen that have been protected from the rise in inflation and general cost of living by becoming accustomed to an op bonus that has been readily available. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2013, 06:32
Replies: 56
Views: 12,127
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

I have studied the AirTanker contract as part of...

I have studied the AirTanker contract as part of some work I did into PFIs. While I will accept most of your points, the constant references to why we signed exclusivity to AirTanker I find puzzling....
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2013, 11:48
Replies: 42
Views: 8,542
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

You would think the oldest one?

You would think the oldest one?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2013, 06:55
Replies: 42
Views: 8,542
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Puma hasn't even started flying again has it?

Puma hasn't even started flying again has it?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2013, 16:32
Replies: 63
Views: 19,749
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Anyone know the latest about this project? I have...

Anyone know the latest about this project? I have had a good trawl online but it seems to have gone very quiet! Are the trials for release to service complete? Anyone know if they have received the...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2012, 07:08
Replies: 53
Views: 9,470
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

I hoping for a place on officer training one day,...

I hoping for a place on officer training one day, but we will have to see what happens. There aren't many vacancies at the moment.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2012, 06:38
Replies: 53
Views: 9,470
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Yeah I guess you are all right. What would I know...

Yeah I guess you are all right. What would I know after all...

My apologies for displaying an opinion.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2012, 20:30
Replies: 53
Views: 9,470
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

I would just argue that it isn't all doom and...

I would just argue that it isn't all doom and gloom. We have been through a difficult period but as you say optimism must be built, and it starts by having some positivity yourselves. All three...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2012, 18:27
Replies: 53
Views: 9,470
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

If you are that pessimistic about the future then...

If you are that pessimistic about the future then bang out. We can do without you. Leave the rest of us who actually approach our jobs professionally with a degree of positivity to stag on.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2012, 15:30
Replies: 53
Views: 9,470
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

I just hope the majority of you are not serving...

I just hope the majority of you are not serving because your morale is soul destroying.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2012, 15:52
Replies: 135
Views: 25,075
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Are you smoking Shack? Of course the bystander...

Are you smoking Shack? Of course the bystander has a defence! Blimey...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2012, 05:51
Replies: 46
Views: 11,408
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Do the fitness test. Be proud that we have...

Do the fitness test. Be proud that we have started to take fitness seriously. If you don't like it, you have no place in this air force. The old "I have done x dets overseas" just doesn't wash,...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2012, 16:49
Replies: 16
Views: 6,131
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

The new radar is an incredible piece of kit. ...

The new radar is an incredible piece of kit. Been in the pipeline for some time, very good to see it finally confirmed.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2012, 08:02
Replies: 1,802
Views: 389,597
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

In old money, yes, but what if you can layer your...

In old money, yes, but what if you can layer your AEW allowing handover/takeover at sufficient intervals? This would negate the need for long endurance.

Of course if you utilise a FJ platform you...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2012, 06:56
Replies: 1,802
Views: 389,597
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Interesting that everyone talks about AD but...

Interesting that everyone talks about AD but ignores the JCAs unparalleled (bar the F22 in some respects) sensor suite. Lets not forget that these aircraft have the ability to share their air/ground...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2012, 09:44
Replies: 126
Views: 22,549
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Hell, I may even dabble in renewing my membership...

Hell, I may even dabble in renewing my membership myself...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2012, 08:21
Replies: 126
Views: 22,549
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

If the Club is fine then long may it continue...

If the Club is fine then long may it continue under the fashion on which it has survived.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2012, 07:28
Replies: 126
Views: 22,549
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Just a shame that us "moaners" are the reason the...

Just a shame that us "moaners" are the reason the RAF Club is on its knees. Modernise or die. Sadly it is at deaths door.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2012, 15:09
Replies: 126
Views: 22,549
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

"In any case that would perhaps generate an...

"In any case that would perhaps generate an undesirable spike in membership numbers."

Surely that is what the RAF Club needs to achieve!!!!! More members!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2012, 14:54
Replies: 126
Views: 22,549
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

We clearly aren't looking at the same site...

We clearly aren't looking at the same site because I am seeing central hotels 4* and 5* for £200 - £240. Have you tried the military discount at many of the good hotels such as Malmaison or St...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2012, 13:24
Replies: 126
Views: 22,549
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Basil, At those prices somebody is having...

Basil,

At those prices somebody is having your eyes out right in front of your face. Try laterooms.com.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2012, 10:27
Replies: 126
Views: 22,549
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Polo shirts to me would be acceptable in line...

Polo shirts to me would be acceptable in line with most mess regs at weekends. Clearly having members use the Club at weekends is great, but not ideal if there aren't making use of the full...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2012, 06:33
Replies: 126
Views: 22,549
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

AN, I think you may have missed my point. JOs...

AN,
I think you may have missed my point. JOs don't want to spend their free time in these environments. The dress regulations are over complicated and too formal for those that wish to use the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2012, 09:41
Replies: 126
Views: 22,549
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

It may of course just be possible that JOs don't...

It may of course just be possible that JOs don't want to spend their weekends off with the ageing club membership in a dated bed and breakfast environment?
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2012, 07:24
Replies: 126
Views: 22,549
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Malmaison with military discount £70 per night...

Malmaison with military discount £70 per night B&B in a lovely 4* hotel. Doesn't even compare to the RAF Club. I agree that DHRS is definitely the way forward for them. I am not a member, and to...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 20:28
Replies: 332
Views: 75,650
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

Admin, Surely AAC, CHF/RN and RAF SH assets...

Admin,

Surely AAC, CHF/RN and RAF SH assets working together to stay alive and get the job done for the guys on the ground is the essence of the aim of JHC?!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 20:23
Replies: 83
Views: 14,399
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

We all knew what we were getting ourselves into...

We all knew what we were getting ourselves into at the time. I accept that most did not expect this exact situation to occur, however, there is no precedent of HMG calling up every Tom, Dick and...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2012, 10:50
Replies: 294
Views: 89,190
Posted By Alexander.Yakovlev

I suggest that those quick to slander Voyager as...

I suggest that those quick to slander Voyager as another PFI waste of money do some more extensive reading before throwing their two pence in the pot. Things are not as bad as they seem. From your...
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