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Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2015, 09:07
Replies: 126
Views: 28,419
Posted By Backwards PLT

JAJ - that is the exact page I was talking about...

JAJ - that is the exact page I was talking about - I get an extra question. Thanks to Leon and Voxpop for explaining why.


Every day is a school day!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2015, 10:13
Replies: 126
Views: 28,419
Posted By Backwards PLT

A few pages in where you enter rank on leaving...

A few pages in where you enter rank on leaving service - last question is "Will you be leaving on Premature Voluntary Retirement terms?"
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2015, 20:41
Replies: 126
Views: 28,419
Posted By Backwards PLT

From what I've read and heard it appears as if...

From what I've read and heard it appears as if there is no downside to signing up to 60. Some T&Cs and the start of AFPS15 will happen whatever you do. If you don't sign up you are taking the risk...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2015, 20:37
Replies: 126
Views: 28,419
Posted By Backwards PLT

JAJ I'm not an expert as it didn't apply...

JAJ


I'm not an expert as it didn't apply to me, but a few years ago, when the new pension scheme was announced, those with less than 10 years to go were given "preserved rights" ie they will not...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2015, 12:46
Replies: 126
Views: 28,419
Posted By Backwards PLT

I have also just received this today, although...

I have also just received this today, although the letter states that I have 28 days from receiving the letter to reply.


I'm not sure I see many downsides - the 6 month notice to leave changes...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2014, 07:23
Replies: 0
Views: 1,243
Posted By Backwards PLT

RPAS

If you want to understand the world of RPA/RPAS (drones for the hard of thinking) you should read this article:


Interview with a U.S. Air Force drone pilot: It is, oddly, war at a very intimate...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2013, 13:34
Replies: 27
Views: 3,899
Posted By Backwards PLT

The big difference that many seem to miss is that...

The big difference that many seem to miss is that a flying suit is an official uniform. (No 14?), whereas I do not believe that engineering overalls are.

The subject is a pretty boring perennial...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2013, 17:23
Replies: 54
Views: 13,374
Posted By Backwards PLT

Winning ACM with no weapons on doesn't really...

Winning ACM with no weapons on doesn't really count, imho, and isn't too surprising. And to be fair the job of the Hawk isn't to win ACM, at least in RAF service.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2013, 10:18
Replies: 54
Views: 13,374
Posted By Backwards PLT

Given that his user name is drwild and there is a...

Given that his user name is drwild and there is a Flt Lt Wild on the course, I reckon I can work out who he is and I've never met him!

Congrats to all - the new hawk actually makes me feel like...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2013, 14:59
Replies: 42
Views: 16,088
Posted By Backwards PLT

Alfred, think of QWI as equivalent to a PWO in...

Alfred, think of QWI as equivalent to a PWO in the RN and you won't be far off.

QWI isn't compulsory for rapid advancement in the RAF, but if you look at Sqn bosses and Stn Cdrs the vast...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2013, 10:00
Replies: 108
Views: 23,514
Posted By Backwards PLT

The 55 / 60 question should come out when NEM is...

The 55 / 60 question should come out when NEM is announced. Hopefully. I understand that some big chiefs are keen for it - it could save the military a fair bit of money and some are not so keen -...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2013, 21:44
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,612,985
Posted By Backwards PLT

hahahahaha - good one Sharkey, some people don't...

hahahahaha - good one Sharkey, some people don't get your humour but don't worry some of us do!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2013, 13:25
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,612,985
Posted By Backwards PLT

To be fair g limits on their own mean very...

To be fair g limits on their own mean very little. If you did 2 v 2 A-A F-35 v F-16/Rafale/Typhoon/F-18 in a permissive RoE environment I suspect the Kill:loss would be about 50:0. In a less...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2013, 19:38
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,612,985
Posted By Backwards PLT

I think the other guys were being a little hard -...

I think the other guys were being a little hard - had a few BH Sunday night drinks, maybe , so feeling feisty!

The volume thing is what I mean by making stuff up to suit whatever you want to say....
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2013, 19:24
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,612,985
Posted By Backwards PLT

Well depends where the bullets are coming from -...

Well depends where the bullets are coming from - I don't see small arms as a realistic threat to fast air. If you are talking about ZSU 23/4 and the like then valid point - a very nasty threat at...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2013, 15:29
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,612,985
Posted By Backwards PLT

Flying LL is not an operational requirement - it...

Flying LL is not an operational requirement - it is (was?) a tactic used to avoid detection / engagement by SAM systems iot get in a position to drop a bomb. JSF uses stealth to achieve the same.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2013, 13:29
Replies: 42
Views: 10,994
Posted By Backwards PLT

Aren't they through-deck cruisers? ;)

Aren't they through-deck cruisers? ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2013, 13:26
Replies: 42
Views: 10,994
Posted By Backwards PLT

We'll definitely get one and I am fairly...

We'll definitely get one and I am fairly confident that we will get 2 carriers - which will allow us to have one permanently at sea.

This will give us a pretty impressive piece of kit that can do...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2013, 15:48
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,612,985
Posted By Backwards PLT

Ellamy proved that there will be times when you...

Ellamy proved that there will be times when you bring back Stormshadow - more so in this brave new world.

I agree with downsizer - we need to worry about getting it on the jet before we worry...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2013, 07:17
Replies: 98
Views: 27,768
Posted By Backwards PLT

JTO Can you post a few more details on the...

JTO

Can you post a few more details on the NEM rumours you have heard? It's hard to comment without knowing what you are talking about!

Thanks
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2013, 21:51
Replies: 41
Views: 6,868
Posted By Backwards PLT

FB, yes some of his conclusions I actually agree...

FB, yes some of his conclusions I actually agree with but many of his arguments are flawed. My main issue is that he is clearly ill informed and inexperienced.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2013, 20:05
Replies: 41
Views: 6,868
Posted By Backwards PLT

Kind of interesting in a "author clearly...

Kind of interesting in a "author clearly displaying he is clueless" sort of way. Really, it probably isn't his fault but if you know very little on a subject it is probably best to refrain from...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2013, 21:12
Replies: 98
Views: 27,768
Posted By Backwards PLT

Huey No - FAFPS payments can be actuarially...

Huey

No - FAFPS payments can be actuarially adjusted to start at 55 (ie you get less).

Alternatively there are strong hints that NEM will allow (force?) some (all on full service?) to serve...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2013, 20:35
Replies: 98
Views: 27,768
Posted By Backwards PLT

I think we are all in raging agreement! If...

I think we are all in raging agreement!

If they had just said within 7 years on 1 Apr 15 all the dates would be the same.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2013, 15:42
Replies: 98
Views: 27,768
Posted By Backwards PLT

TwoTunnels- no, the date in that sentence is when...

TwoTunnels- no, the date in that sentence is when FAFPS starts - 1 Apr 15. Glad I posted now as there clearly is some confusion!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2013, 20:07
Replies: 98
Views: 27,768
Posted By Backwards PLT

Great summary by justanopinion. Just to clarify...

Great summary by justanopinion. Just to clarify pt6 though, in case someone misinterprets it:


"from that date" refers to when FAFPS starts (currently assumed as 1 Apr 15 but I guess could...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2013, 12:08
Replies: 14
Views: 4,269
Posted By Backwards PLT

Coffman, you are a git for tempting me to read...

Coffman, you are a git for tempting me to read that!

If I was a friend/relative of Cdr (retd) Ward I would actually be more than a little worried - he has clearly lost it.

I may be clearly...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2013, 15:49
Replies: 74
Views: 11,609
Posted By Backwards PLT

At the end of the day the costs for SNCO v...

At the end of the day the costs for SNCO v Officer pilot can be quibbled over forever, but they are really very similar and when compared to total aircraft costs the difference is infinitesimal.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2013, 12:40
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,612,985
Posted By Backwards PLT

Eagle - I think you are correct about the chances...

Eagle - I think you are correct about the chances of a buy in the near future, but what I think many hoped would be that we would get cats n traps to allow a lot more flexibility and capability in...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2013, 15:08
Replies: 15
Views: 5,703
Posted By Backwards PLT

Yep, but I think there is now a totally different...

Yep, but I think there is now a totally different view in manning on how they are used.

Pontious, you are right and I think it is still similar, it depends not just on FJ/RW/ME but on...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2013, 10:30
Replies: 15
Views: 5,703
Posted By Backwards PLT

As has already been said, PAS is not the same as...

As has already been said, PAS is not the same as the old Spec Aircrew scheme where you got long term stability in a flying job for extra money - win/win/win!

PAS is designed to keep aircrew with...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2013, 18:40
Replies: 24
Views: 6,163
Posted By Backwards PLT

Now where is that thread where we discussed the...

Now where is that thread where we discussed the next CDS and some RN chaps seemed convinced the outgoing 1SL would get it despite pretty much everyone else sure it would be Houghton? :E
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2013, 19:29
Replies: 19
Views: 3,222
Posted By Backwards PLT

Well there's very little "operational" work that...

Well there's very little "operational" work that the RN do any more - I reckon you could civilianize 90% of it. Keep whoever presses the button for TLAM and Royal and the rest are good to go.

Of...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2013, 17:37
Replies: 66
Views: 12,602
Posted By Backwards PLT

Courtney Agreed. 5G at 40k and M1.2 is...

Courtney

Agreed. 5G at 40k and M1.2 is more important than 9G at SL and 400kts. Discuss!

But that would be thread hijack............
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2013, 17:19
Replies: 66
Views: 12,602
Posted By Backwards PLT

I think you make my point with the Vietnam...

I think you make my point with the Vietnam example. The kill:loss ratio didn't suddenly improve because the US introduced a 9G wonder jet, it improved because they started to (re)train their aircrew...
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