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Search: Posts Made By: Herc-u-lease
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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2018, 22:30
Replies: 38
Views: 4,922
Posted By Herc-u-lease

All common sense answers regarding the use of...

All common sense answers regarding the use of Commonwealth citizens, but again it's turning on another tap to help plug holes.
The country has the largest population ever and the smallest armed...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2018, 06:21
Replies: 38
Views: 4,922
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Could not agree more. There was fierce...

Could not agree more. There was fierce competition when I joined in 1995. Why are we scraping the barrel:

Erosion of fun
Poor accommodation
Stagnant pay
Erosion of T&C'sHorrific lurch to begin...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2018, 11:53
Replies: 34
Views: 8,362
Posted By Herc-u-lease

The well known auction site

I recently sold my 1s and 5s on eBay. Put them on a 30-day buy it now with a sensible offers price and they will go. If you're wanting to do some good, give the proceeds to RAFA.

H
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2018, 19:07
Replies: 60
Views: 43,572
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Doubt it, house prices are booming in that area....

Doubt it, house prices are booming in that area. People will gladly commute to Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. As Lakenheath is staying open there will still be healthy demand for local businesses and...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2018, 19:49
Replies: 26
Views: 10,660
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Potentially Hawk MK1. My foggy memory from...

Potentially Hawk MK1. My foggy memory from commodity avionics seems to think that.

Good luck
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2016, 09:18
Replies: 18
Views: 5,329
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Motivation for Commission

Hi,

firstly, I went the airman to commission route and it was the right decision for me. I'm going to dish out some advice, which might seem harsh, but is meant to provoke serious thought on your...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2015, 08:58
Replies: 23
Views: 10,019
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Adrian Flux

Can't speak highly enough of Adrian Flux - very similar scenario to yourself when I returned from USA, reasonable price and offered me full no claims at the end of my policy if no claims made.

H
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2015, 20:48
Replies: 32
Views: 15,703
Posted By Herc-u-lease

I agree with what Chugalug said. I extracted...

I agree with what Chugalug said. I extracted myself recently from the RAF; I took a chance and left early (pension intact). Rather than thinking about leaving for one specific opportunity, think...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2015, 10:18
Replies: 42
Views: 19,439
Posted By Herc-u-lease

4AD, That is a sad state of affairs. There...

4AD,

That is a sad state of affairs. There was no shortage of volunteers for my slot. However, I did take a substantial financial hit moving overseas - I estimate it took ~12 months to recover my...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2015, 08:31
Replies: 42
Views: 19,439
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Supply and Demand

While the RAF has a small number of interesting overseas assignments and the number of willing participants is greater than assignments available, the RAF can ratchet down the benefits until such a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2014, 10:10
Replies: 26
Views: 4,745
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Gratitude

a thank you might have been ***king nice :*
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2014, 17:53
Replies: 18
Views: 4,095
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Because it's an ar5e covering exercise to...

Because it's an ar5e covering exercise to 'mitigate' a serious risk to life. Whether it's effective is debatable, but it it can at least be shown to be doing something to try and mitigate the risk of...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2014, 07:43
Replies: 26
Views: 4,745
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Rambo, check PMs H

Rambo, check PMs

H
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2013, 08:50
Replies: 82
Views: 12,956
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Cornish, us mech tech tossers were scum and...

Cornish, us mech tech tossers were scum and effectively bypassed the years of angst and waiting for the golden ticket fitters course :} But to me that didn't take any of the shine off the rank. It...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2013, 15:29
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Thank goodness TOFO chipped in as I thought I was...

Thank goodness TOFO chipped in as I thought I was having to realign my moral compass. The seven quid is an interesting benchmark - what if it had cost 250 to get there, would the vitriol pointed in...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2013, 18:39
Replies: 22
Views: 4,894
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Travel Claims - Where to Draw the Line?

Former Wren to ex-minister: You Sir are a disgrace - Telegraph (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/10441802/Former-Wren-to-ex-minister-You-Sir-are-a-disgrace.html)

I can entirely see...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2013, 18:27
Replies: 75
Views: 13,619
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Grass not necessarily greener

And what contributions of their salary do they make and are expected to make? I know our pay is technically abated, but in reality I don't see a monthly deduction.

AFPS 15 is a definite erosion...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2013, 09:03
Replies: 74
Views: 12,554
Posted By Herc-u-lease

So it seems the MBA qualification is the root of...

So it seems the MBA qualification is the root of all evil :ugh:

The erosion of techie pay in pay 2000 was the start of the rot. How on earth a JNCO chef held the same responsibility (and pay) as a...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2013, 14:16
Replies: 119
Views: 30,302
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Where is it?

Melchett,

Would you be so kind as to provide a link to the new calculator, or if on the intranet give some directions please. Spent about 30 mins this AM trying to find it.

TVM

H
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2013, 19:55
Replies: 38
Views: 5,488
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Because the self-licking lollipop of qinetiq has...

Because the self-licking lollipop of qinetiq has worked so well for us. :hmm: The bit that concerns me is the on-paper cost of mil personnel in DE&S and what a GOCO contractor will do with that. They...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2013, 06:16
Replies: 13
Views: 4,935
Posted By Herc-u-lease

What just this once said

Whenurhappy,

AKAIK the CMP can only give a temp downgrade; if it's the chap I dealt with at HWY he can be an arse. Ask for an upgrade or call the bluff and ask for immediate med board. Either way...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2013, 19:02
Replies: 26
Views: 5,112
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Thanks

Chaps,

Thank you for the replies, some useful stuff there. I'll be in touch shortly.

Thanks

H
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2013, 11:48
Replies: 26
Views: 5,112
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Dead Reckoning Computers

Hello All,

Does anyone have pictures of Mk4 or Mk5 dead reckoning computers they would be willing to share? It would help me out a great deal. Happy to PM if required.

With thanks

H
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2013, 07:46
Replies: 34
Views: 8,334
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Spey - Rolls-Royce...

Spey - Rolls-Royce (http://www.rolls-royce.com/defence/products/combat_jets/spey.jsp)

I assume you found this already? Have you considered dropping Rolls an email asking? If you don't ask you...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2012, 14:33
Replies: 66
Views: 14,911
Posted By Herc-u-lease

not wanting to deviate off topic too much, the VA...

not wanting to deviate off topic too much, the VA is for Veterans; however, if you get a full military retirement (20+ years i think) you are entitled to use the base hospitals, which from experience...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2012, 08:28
Replies: 66
Views: 14,911
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Whenurhappy, I too have seen several of the...

Whenurhappy,

I too have seen several of the USAF leaving/retirement ceremonies. A you said, not cheesy but sufficient ceremony to recognize a substantial amount of time committed to serving your...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2012, 20:08
Replies: 30
Views: 7,421
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Benzene Exposure

on a similar note, it has been shown there are links between benzene exposure and Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). Benzene is found in fuels; notably in aviation fuels it is at a slightly higher...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2012, 21:16
Replies: 54
Views: 15,149
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Most of the people i have met who wanted to get...

Most of the people i have met who wanted to get out aren't taking advantage of the good stuff* the RAF still has to offer. Get yourself enrolled in some training/education, get some adventurous...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2012, 18:01
Replies: 59
Views: 10,577
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Scapegoat Indeed

well said Tuc, rarely do i find myself disagreeing with your view(s).

Having just spent a great deal of my time reading safety guidance/policy I am at a loss how the simple error of not resetting...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2012, 11:49
Replies: 92
Views: 27,344
Posted By Herc-u-lease

Whenurhappy, I thought you lived in a shed in a...

Whenurhappy, I thought you lived in a shed in a former soviet bloc country, or have you since moved back to UK MQs? Which is worse out of interest?

Well said Ivan :ok: This is not about 'life in...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2012, 22:50
Replies: 7
Views: 2,845
Posted By Herc-u-lease

chips, check PMs

chips, check PMs
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2011, 18:09
Replies: 267
Views: 90,141
Posted By Herc-u-lease

FFP, that is a huge concern for me - as you...

FFP,

that is a huge concern for me - as you can see from my (genuine) age, my 38/16 point is in early 2016, but my 16 point will have be reached in 2015.

Pulling the rug from under my feet...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2011, 12:55
Replies: 48
Views: 9,694
Posted By Herc-u-lease

CS Recruitment System

I agree with Jimlad, however one of the main reasons I believe this statement about flexibility is also true is because of the CS recruitment system. CS are recruited into jobs based on...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2011, 18:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,300
Posted By Herc-u-lease

OKOC, will sign as soon as i get home (damn...

OKOC,

will sign as soon as i get home (damn firewall). I'm uncertain as to why Mark is not eligible for the Cancer Drugs Fund. This fund should not be a postcode lottery as it is nationwide...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2011, 23:25
Replies: 77
Views: 13,581
Posted By Herc-u-lease

and i can also do my boss's job when he's away...

and i can also do my boss's job when he's away but that doesn't mean it should be relegated to my rank permanently
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