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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2019, 12:43
Replies: 45
Views: 24,454
Posted By Grumpy106

I left the Regulars in 2013 on AFPS75 with an...

I left the Regulars in 2013 on AFPS75 with an immediate pension. I have been FTRS initially on RFPS05 for 18 months and then AFPS15 from 15 onwards. Both parts of the new pension are payable at age...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2019, 15:23
Replies: 45
Views: 24,454
Posted By Grumpy106

Would an AFPS15 pension be abated? I'm...

Would an AFPS15 pension be abated? I'm approaching 60 and if I left, got my 15 pension and then re-joined as FTRS (age limit 65) would I still get my full pension, as I seem to recall reading the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2015, 12:02
Replies: 7
Views: 2,989
Posted By Grumpy106

Thanks everyone, 60 it is then. That sets my mind...

Thanks everyone, 60 it is then. That sets my mind at ease somewhat. I'll have to look into the actuarial option as well in case I can't stick with it until then.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2015, 11:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,989
Posted By Grumpy106

Normal Pension Age for FTRS?

The Normal Pension Age (NPA) for AFPS15 is (I believe) 60; however, I was informed a couple of days ago that this does not apply to FTRS as they can currently work to age 65 and so that is the FTRS...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2015, 09:04
Replies: 28
Views: 14,055
Posted By Grumpy106

Why bother, they can have ours in a few months...

Why bother, they can have ours in a few months after the next Government's SDSR. If Milibland gets in they can probably have a few Trident missiles and subs as well (provided Mrs Sturgeon and her...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2014, 08:55
Replies: 51
Views: 10,150
Posted By Grumpy106

It appears that the sim was bought as a...

It appears that the sim was bought as a replacement for the golf course (which has now closed) as it was too expensive to pay DIO to cut the grass and therefore not financially viable to keep it...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2014, 11:45
Replies: 51
Views: 10,150
Posted By Grumpy106

£14K; peanuts - DIO would charge us that just to...

£14K; peanuts - DIO would charge us that just to fit a new light bulb. If journos want to muck-rake, have a look at how much it costs to get any works services done now that DIO run the show!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2014, 15:15
Replies: 21
Views: 6,818
Posted By Grumpy106

Pension Abatement in AFPS15

Just reading the Consultation Docs for the new pension scheme (https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/armed-forces-pension-scheme-2015-draft-legislation) (it's part of my job....honest) and...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2013, 10:13
Replies: 373
Views: 55,090
Posted By Grumpy106

Mrs T only said that she didn't want a flypast...

Mrs T only said that she didn't want a flypast for her funeral "because it would be a waste of money" and for no other reason. We should do one anyway, just to let the scumbags (Galloway, Kinnock,...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2013, 09:19
Replies: 26
Views: 9,372
Posted By Grumpy106

Cpl Clott, Makes perfect sense, thanks for...

Cpl Clott,

Makes perfect sense, thanks for the clarification. All I need now is the FTRS job!
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2013, 09:58
Replies: 26
Views: 9,372
Posted By Grumpy106

Cpl Clott, Not sure if I am being a little...

Cpl Clott,

Not sure if I am being a little numb here, but are you saying that once you get past 55 and are still employed as FTRS, the whole 'you cannot earn more than you did when serving' rule...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2013, 11:52
Replies: 12
Views: 3,873
Posted By Grumpy106

I understand that this is a new post so there is...

I understand that this is a new post so there is no current incumbent and the job spec was written to suit the needs of the job, not an individual. The only essential criteria are Sqn Ldr, Fast Jet...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2012, 07:48
Replies: 17
Views: 4,267
Posted By Grumpy106

As usual, the press have got this story totally...

As usual, the press have got this story totally wrong. It is the CS who are being encouraged to 'work from home' as they cannot be granted stand-down. I don't know about the rest of the RAF too, as...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2012, 11:48
Replies: 24
Views: 16,706
Posted By Grumpy106

It is still 30 days 'retired' for AFPS05...

It is still 30 days 'retired' for AFPS05 personnel in order to keep your gratuity. There is a longer 'retired' time for redundees, but that is the only difference I am aware of for Regulars...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2012, 09:59
Replies: 24
Views: 16,706
Posted By Grumpy106

I am currently researching this as we will soon...

I am currently researching this as we will soon be advertising an FTRS post. The definitive answer from the FTRS folks at Air Cmd is that if you are on AFPS 75 there is no requirement to take a 30...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2012, 12:34
Replies: 38
Views: 8,750
Posted By Grumpy106

Quote: I'm not defending him because I...

Quote:

I'm not defending him because I can't stand the man but it is foolish to make something of this. What he said wasn't racist and if you're that easily offended then grow a pair!

I'm...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2012, 07:14
Replies: 38
Views: 8,750
Posted By Grumpy106

Alex Salmond: Let's cheer on 'Scolympians' instead of Team GB

Little racist git. If an Englishman had said that he'd be hauled over the coals.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jul 2012, 11:08
Replies: 17
Views: 3,687
Posted By Grumpy106

Saw her walking down the A15 towards Lincoln this...

Saw her walking down the A15 towards Lincoln this morning. Was tempted to clip her with my door mirror but thought better of it. Before I read this I thought Waddington Assassins were an ice hockey...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2012, 08:27
Replies: 79
Views: 14,436
Posted By Grumpy106

Quote: As an Officer, I would expect you to use...

Quote:
As an Officer, I would expect you to use the appropriate resources; QRs, JSPs or heaven forbid you should pick up the phone and call the SWO for advice.

Instead, you look for help and...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2012, 12:42
Replies: 37
Views: 6,332
Posted By Grumpy106

Scout Leaders and thier ilk are entitled to wear...

Scout Leaders and thier ilk are entitled to wear both ribbons on their uniform and the actual medals if the parade allows it. Saw quite a few civvies in Windsor over the weekend weraing medals -...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2012, 08:30
Replies: 79
Views: 14,436
Posted By Grumpy106

'Passed out, serving Officer doesn't know when to...

'Passed out, serving Officer doesn't know when to salute yet doubtless expects Airmen to show them respect and follow their leadership....
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2012, 20:48
Replies: 79
Views: 14,436
Posted By Grumpy106

Had a great time thanks, feel quite honoured and...

Had a great time thanks, feel quite honoured and extremely proud to have been there when the Armed Forces paid their tribute to the Monarch in the 60th year of her reign. As for Old Fella saying...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2012, 20:27
Replies: 79
Views: 14,436
Posted By Grumpy106

As Darkside stated, those invited to attend in...

As Darkside stated, those invited to attend in the Royal Park are to wear uniform if serving, hence the original question. Thanks for the useful advice, hopefully it will be a good day and I may even...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2012, 11:07
Replies: 79
Views: 14,436
Posted By Grumpy106

Saluting Advice Please

Off to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Parade and Flypast tomorrow (as a spectator but in No 1s) and am after a bit of advice regarding when and when not to salute if poss. I realise most people who...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2012, 11:00
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,556
Posted By Grumpy106

So now Roger Waters of Pink Floyd jumps on the...

So now Roger Waters of Pink Floyd jumps on the bandwagon, stating that the "Malvninas should be Argentinian". Something to do with the fact that he is currently touring Argentina perhaps. Good to...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2012, 10:18
Replies: 1,802
Views: 387,057
Posted By Grumpy106

Something to do with the F35's...

Something to do with the F35's undercarriage-to-tailhook length problem perhaps?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2012, 13:19
Replies: 1,385
Views: 314,556
Posted By Grumpy106

Not that I would normally read the Sun, but this...

Not that I would normally read the Sun, but this was pointed out to me by a colleague - pretty much sums up what the Islanders feel about the has-been-that-never-was Mr penn and his interfering...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2012, 07:17
Replies: 90
Views: 21,253
Posted By Grumpy106

Prince Harry - Apache Pilot

Congrats to Prince Harry for qualifying as an Apache pilot. Maybe he can join his brother in the Falklands now - perhaps a small deployment of Apaches for a CAS exercise? That would really put the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2012, 15:33
Replies: 479
Views: 83,923
Posted By Grumpy106

May I suggest that most of us South of the border...

May I suggest that most of us South of the border don't give a stuff about the Scots leaving the Union, especially if it means no more Scots MPs voting on English matters, no more £1600 per head...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2011, 07:42
Replies: 267
Views: 90,141
Posted By Grumpy106

Interesting to see that all the marchers...

Interesting to see that all the marchers yesterday (what there were of them) just left all their rubbish on the streets for their fellow workers (ie, bin-men) to pick up. Elitist, moi? no, not at...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2011, 08:34
Replies: 479
Views: 83,923
Posted By Grumpy106

It seems apparent that this is quite an emotive...

It seems apparent that this is quite an emotive subject, although no-one has really approached where an independent Scottish military would come from. Would Scots in the UK Military be 'drafted', or...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2011, 13:43
Replies: 479
Views: 83,923
Posted By Grumpy106

Scottish Independence

So Alex Salmond says that an independent Scotland will have its own Armed Forces. Any of our Scottish cousins in the RAF, Navy or Army fancy moving back north to help Salmond defend his...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2011, 14:46
Replies: 78
Views: 18,396
Posted By Grumpy106

I think another thing which needs to be taken...

I think another thing which needs to be taken into account for the Main Stream is whether they even have an option to opt in or out of the Executive Stream. If not, your Desk Officer is effectively...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2011, 15:31
Replies: 265
Views: 66,093
Posted By Grumpy106

I must agree with those supporting the Club. Mrs...

I must agree with those supporting the Club. Mrs Grumpy and I stayed there a couple of weekends ago and it was excellent. The service in the Dining Room is what we used to get in Officers' Messes...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2011, 07:49
Replies: 69
Views: 43,783
Posted By Grumpy106

Seldomfit, Off topic I know, but I have...

Seldomfit,

Off topic I know, but I have just been told that my knee is beyond repair and that I will need a replacement; however, they won't even consider it until I am mid-50s at least. May I...
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