PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: BlindWingy
Showing results 1 to 35 of 92
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
3rd Aug 2021, 10:13
Replies: 132
Views: 68,078
Posted By BlindWingy

Having been the victim of proven historical...

Having been the victim of proven historical discrimination, I found two things really stood out for me during the whole experience. First - at the time, there was a strong, concerted effort to...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2014, 07:53
Replies: 100
Views: 18,747
Posted By BlindWingy

People forget that a strong Armed Forces gives...

People forget that a strong Armed Forces gives you influence. Not saying its right - but look at what the Russians have achieved in Syria, Crimea and Georgia.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2014, 14:18
Replies: 18
Views: 6,794
Posted By BlindWingy

According to AP3393, vol 1, para7318 (as...

According to AP3393, vol 1, para7318 (as emphasized on the acceptance certificate), if you do exercise an ORD, manning can delay your exit by up to 3 years! Can anyone confirm?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2013, 19:42
Replies: 36
Views: 11,124
Posted By BlindWingy

Gentlemen, Can anyone give me some advice...

Gentlemen,

Can anyone give me some advice regarding the viability of a legal challenge to this offer?

When I joined for my contracted term, I was told I would earn a pension. It turns out that...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2013, 19:49
Replies: 52
Views: 9,171
Posted By BlindWingy

Are you guys serious? You expect him to...

Are you guys serious?

You expect him to thank NATO?

It's the only tactic he has to counter the view that he is a puppet.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2013, 13:49
Replies: 17
Views: 3,201
Posted By BlindWingy

Didn't we say that we were going to do the same...

Didn't we say that we were going to do the same thing? How did that work out?
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2013, 11:38
Replies: 15
Views: 4,524
Posted By BlindWingy

The RAF/MOD can compete with these salaries - the...

The RAF/MOD can compete with these salaries - the equipment budget is huge. Its just that they choose not too.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2013, 19:54
Replies: 108
Views: 23,604
Posted By BlindWingy

Re-posted from another thread.. Don't...

Re-posted from another thread..


Don't know if this helps, but for a Flt Lt on AFPS75 leaving at 38 and living until 85...

If he leaves 1 year post being forced onto AFPS15 - total loss = £23...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2013, 20:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,352
Posted By BlindWingy

Don't know if this helps, but for a Flt Lt on...

Don't know if this helps, but for a Flt Lt on AFPS75 leaving at 38 and living until 85...

If he leaves 1 year post being forced onto AFPS15 - total loss = £23 308

2 years, total loss= £46 567
...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2013, 15:52
Replies: 248
Views: 66,050
Posted By BlindWingy

You should be proud! They do a tremendous job....

You should be proud! They do a tremendous job. But instead of giving them a pat on the back, while picking their pocket, perhaps practical gratitude would make them feel more valued.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2013, 08:53
Replies: 27
Views: 5,538
Posted By BlindWingy

Wensleydale, So the Mess pre-paid for your...

Wensleydale,

So the Mess pre-paid for your food, wine and staffing because they were told you were coming by your squadron.

Was it really their fault? If not, who should have paid for the...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2013, 13:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,210
Posted By BlindWingy

Until Round 3!

Until Round 3!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2013, 18:12
Replies: 220
Views: 41,913
Posted By BlindWingy

Al-bert, If what you have said is true, it...

Al-bert,

If what you have said is true, it could be argued that a crime was committed.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2013, 20:16
Replies: 20
Views: 5,088
Posted By BlindWingy

More Cuts!

BBC News - Ministers told to prepare for more cuts of up to 10% (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21961780)

STOP BUYING EQUIPMENT AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR PEOPLE!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2013, 12:40
Replies: 32
Views: 5,485
Posted By BlindWingy

Deterrence. By the time the enemy recognize you...

Deterrence. By the time the enemy recognize you are weak enough to shoot at, you've already failed. Keep slashing the RAF, and that crucial ability to deter will be lost, leading to even more costly...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2013, 22:46
Replies: 81
Views: 20,461
Posted By BlindWingy

Thank you Prof Smith for trying to help the...

Thank you Prof Smith for trying to help the Forces. A brave thing to do. Those who forced you out of you job are devoid of honour.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2013, 16:37
Replies: 81
Views: 20,461
Posted By BlindWingy

Any news? Cutting it kind of close aren't they?

Any news? Cutting it kind of close aren't they?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2013, 00:03
Replies: 71
Views: 9,340
Posted By BlindWingy

Yet another sad, bitter ex-navy officer with a...

Yet another sad, bitter ex-navy officer with a chip on their shoulder.

Might be indicative of some Naval concern about the next SDSR due to their lack of participation in recent conflicts. Not to...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2013, 07:12
Replies: 32
Views: 10,214
Posted By BlindWingy

Must have been a tough Leuchars vs Lossie...

Must have been a tough Leuchars vs Lossie decision...

Lossie not required as resident tornado aircraft going out of service...

Leuchars already has 2 typhoon squadrons, infrastructure set up...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2013, 03:08
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By BlindWingy

"MOD wasting billions on equipment" BBC News...

"MOD wasting billions on equipment"

BBC News - Ministry of Defence wasting billions on unneeded equipment, MPs say (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21608747)

Again I'll ask, why can't we...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2013, 19:20
Replies: 13
Views: 3,678
Posted By BlindWingy

This needs sorting! Is it right that military...

This needs sorting! Is it right that military pilots are flying without EASA recognized medicals?
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2013, 13:59
Replies: 13
Views: 3,678
Posted By BlindWingy

Could someone tell me why an aircrew pme doesn't...

Could someone tell me why an aircrew pme doesn't count towards any civilian pilot medical?

If you're fit to fly jets/helis/heavies, surely that should mean everyone should be issued with a Class I...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2013, 00:27
Replies: 9
Views: 1,940
Posted By BlindWingy

PVR time for pilots

Anyone know how long it currently takes from pulling the handle? Also, to speed up the process, could it be argued that changes in pensions/pay are a contract breach?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2013, 22:59
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By BlindWingy

If you pay peanuts and treat people like dirt,...

If you pay peanuts and treat people like dirt, you're hardly going to get the pick of the bunch, are you? The good ones will leave.

We demand more from servicemen but reward less. Why don't we...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2013, 23:49
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By BlindWingy

If you do the math...giving every service person...

If you do the math...giving every service person an extra £1000 per year would cost about 1% of the equipment budget.

You can have great kit, but if the person driving/flying/steering isn't at the...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2013, 22:59
Replies: 40
Views: 9,461
Posted By BlindWingy

MOD's £160bn 10 year equipment plan

£160bn over 10 years for subs, planes, tanks etc.

All while pensions, pay and allowances are slashed.

Wouldn't a tiny, tiny proportion of that money be better spent making servicemen feel...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2012, 19:54
Replies: 119
Views: 30,415
Posted By BlindWingy

So...back to faarn's question - what happens to...

So...back to faarn's question - what happens to the 3 years he spends on afps15?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2012, 16:52
Replies: 119
Views: 30,415
Posted By BlindWingy

Another shafting...

Another shafting...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2012, 16:21
Replies: 54
Views: 12,106
Posted By BlindWingy

I look forward to seeing everybody don uniform to...

I look forward to seeing everybody don uniform to travel on the tube. NOT! Totally useless.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2012, 11:24
Replies: 54
Views: 12,106
Posted By BlindWingy

I repeat - if uniform has to be worn, this is...

I repeat - if uniform has to be worn, this is next to useless.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2012, 20:00
Replies: 54
Views: 12,106
Posted By BlindWingy

"In uniform" - next to useless.

"In uniform" - next to useless.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2012, 00:48
Replies: 301
Views: 133,379
Posted By BlindWingy

Similair? But I thought military pilots fly...

Similair? But I thought military pilots fly aeroplanes in the same sky as the civilians? In the airways, with passengers. Surely that's pretty much the same? How can they be allowed to do so if they...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2012, 21:53
Replies: 301
Views: 133,379
Posted By BlindWingy

Can anyone confirm that military pilots still...

Can anyone confirm that military pilots still teach aerobatics, fly in controlled airspace, at night or even in cloud? Do they fly big jets, like passenger airliners or even piston aircraft, like at...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2012, 20:28
Replies: 301
Views: 133,379
Posted By BlindWingy

Exactly! These military QFIs must be very...

Exactly! These military QFIs must be very amateurish! I mean, teaching on a single engine propeller driven military plane must be vastly different to teaching on a civilian one! Enough crazy talk,...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2012, 19:54
Replies: 301
Views: 133,379
Posted By BlindWingy

This is outrageous! How can QFIs instruct...

This is outrageous! How can QFIs instruct military pilots when they are deemed incompetent to instruct civilians? How dare you teach aerobatics when you don't have civilian approval - standards must...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 92
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.