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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2009, 09:28
Replies: 50
Views: 24,862
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Can anyone tell me if I was dreaming last night...

Can anyone tell me if I was dreaming last night when watching the ITN 10 news.
A quote from an MOD spokesperson:

"The MOD rejected Sikorsky's offer to purchase Black Hawk as there is such a long...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2008, 18:09
Replies: 21
Views: 3,778
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Still working on possible solutions when one hit...

Still working on possible solutions when one hit the desk today.
A letter from DAAvn/HQAAC regarding retention and requesting possible solutions. Now if I have ever seen a golden opportunity to...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2008, 11:16
Replies: 21
Views: 3,778
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

AAC Pilots Flying Pay Fiasco

Guys and Gals,

Time to rekindle a smouldering fire. I have been listening with interest all the stories about the fiasco with flying pay and as one of those who stands to lose effectively 18,000...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2008, 13:21
Replies: 78
Views: 15,611
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Guys and Gals, As a military aviator myself...

Guys and Gals,

As a military aviator myself I think it is absolutely terrible that clowns rant and rave on here about who is right and wrong (press etc).

If it was me in that position I would...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2008, 19:28
Replies: 78
Views: 15,611
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

My thoughts and deepest sympathy to the families...

My thoughts and deepest sympathy to the families of the crew involved in this tragic accident.

RIP.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2008, 19:51
Replies: 47
Views: 8,374
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

I read with interest about the amount of hours...

I read with interest about the amount of hours required for licencing and was wondering whether that is being applied to types as well. 350 hrs on ME seems a bit harsh compared with a civvy type...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2007, 08:43
Replies: 90
Views: 17,645
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Reading this Christmas morning and following...

Reading this Christmas morning and following suit. Twenty nicker en route to Lloyds.
Hope they all have a better 2008!!!

EEB
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2007, 08:50
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Is everybody aware of the new ruling on PES A. ...

Is everybody aware of the new ruling on PES A.

Those on AFPS 75 - Straight onto PES A at IPP now instead of waiting to complete 5 years continuance.

Those on AFPS 05 - Onto it when you get to...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2007, 21:42
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

I'll answer that one - All this: Quote: ...

I'll answer that one - All this:


Quote:
Constant, persistent, firm pressure is what will force the hierarchy to sort this out. Don't give up on this - if they think we'll tolerate this, what...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2007, 10:29
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

I have completed the training programme all...

I have completed the training programme all culminating in a weekend of debauchery in a european capital and may I say that I did not impress myself too much.
However, the annual occasion this...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2007, 13:19
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

No news as of yet but at least this will bring...

No news as of yet but at least this will bring the thread back to the front of the forum
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2007, 13:55
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

A friend who is in the same position recently...

A friend who is in the same position recently told me about some of the things he is got going on in the back of all this regarding legal advice so standby for some updates shortly.

He also brough...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2007, 10:59
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Greenie, Your obviously the main focus on...

Greenie,

Your obviously the main focus on here and I admire your posts that show complete determination and I for one support you fully.

I have drafted a few letters and need guidance on who...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2007, 21:21
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Any tuther news about the fiasco. Any one heard...

Any tuther news about the fiasco. Any one heard through the grapevine that all pilots are to receive back pay for P1 top rate from wings and a £50000 tax free bonus for messing us around - No i...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2007, 23:42
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

I dont believe for one minute that any officers...

I dont believe for one minute that any officers waited 4 years after initial Ac comd to go to middle rate, ifs there is only 3 then they must have been a bit wet behind the ears and should have...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2007, 18:41
Replies: 24
Views: 4,602
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

If its any help, I know a guy in the AAC who did...

If its any help, I know a guy in the AAC who did haggle and got it his licences done through bridging.

1. Simulator hours count towards total alledgedly.
2. Licence can be frozen until 2000hrs is...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2007, 12:51
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Lost in Space. A credit to you my pruning...

Lost in Space.

A credit to you my pruning friend. At least someone has the gumption about them to do something, albeit probably to no avail but your stance is credit to you and all that support...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2007, 23:36
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

It would appear that the message is hitting the...

It would appear that the message is hitting the HQ with considerable pace as people have told me that other letters are now hitting the offices, 1 alledgedly mentioning the that it was not very...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2007, 15:36
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Back again from a weekend of working out how to...

Back again from a weekend of working out how to find the other £200 a month i was expecting from next month. Complete nuts and how how many people like me based there mortgages on the fact that...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2007, 13:11
Replies: 226
Views: 33,129
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

I have been itching to get my bit in but only...

I have been itching to get my bit in but only just remebered password and as a person that now has to mark time for another 4 1/2 years to go onto enhanced I feel a few words need to be said.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2006, 19:53
Replies: 28
Views: 5,737
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Times like this are always hard for all involved...

Times like this are always hard for all involved in aviation, but when you know someone it makes it that little bit worse.

I do not know any of the pax or the captain of the aircraft but my...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2006, 20:49
Replies: 73
Views: 15,480
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

KENNYR, You asked for the thread to get back...

KENNYR,

You asked for the thread to get back on track so here goes.

4 Blades replaced.
All other transmission systems tested IAW AP101 or whatever it is.
System tested - No fault found....
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2004, 18:05
Replies: 34
Views: 11,179
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Always brings it home at times like this. ...

Always brings it home at times like this.

Sincere thoughts and condolences to all families involved with this tragic accident.

Words that stick in my mind when one of the crew returned to...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2004, 17:54
Replies: 24
Views: 8,667
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Si Clik, No such thing as human error...

Si Clik,

No such thing as human error anymore after Mull of Kintyre accident so refrain yourself. Could be quite damning using words like that.

Silso,

They did mention it on BBC 10 news,...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2004, 11:19
Replies: 86
Views: 12,968
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Cha Ching, Me thinks that Bill O Average was...

Cha Ching,

Me thinks that Bill O Average was bored one early morning and had a few too many of the Brandy things and thought I know,
" Lets see wot me can stir up on the old PPrune."
It never...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2004, 18:40
Replies: 47
Views: 14,281
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

There is always one out there waiting for a bite...

There is always one out there waiting for a bite and I am in just the mood.
RAF to acquire Apache - Me thinks not old boy.
The only way you will have Apache is if we all combine to make the Royal...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2004, 20:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,803
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

I once piloted a chinook for about 20 minutes and...

I once piloted a chinook for about 20 minutes and have flown in the back a lot of times. Where is AL2?

Can I come please Rude Crewman.

Now let me see if I can guess. Does the numbers 314 ring a...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2004, 20:35
Replies: 1
Views: 728
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Thumbs up Pride Of Britain Awards

Imagine my surprise as I sit here browsing the site and watching the Pride of Britain Awards and ups pops the RAF Sea King Crew who made a dramatic rescue which was nice to see especially as the...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2004, 20:20
Replies: 12
Views: 1,256
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Sure I seen something on the forecast of events...

Sure I seen something on the forecast of events not so long ago for next year but will check it out again
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Feb 2004, 18:50
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Does that mean there is another vacancy come up...

Does that mean there is another vacancy come up at the lovely Airbase in Shropshire. Let me know mate.
Pass on my regards to Nige and wish him well. Would love to come down and spend a Wed night in...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Feb 2004, 18:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,768
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

It always amazes me how so many of you are so...

It always amazes me how so many of you are so sodding negative about the pay structure and allowances and such like.
If you bothered your ar$e and looked at the pay review for the preceeding years...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2004, 05:04
Replies: 103
Views: 16,535
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

STANDBY!! STANDBY!! Broken in Wilts, ...

STANDBY!! STANDBY!!

Broken in Wilts,

No wonder your always BROKE, your always P$ssed. As for alcohol induced spoiling mistooks, what in the gods name were you on about when you said about the...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2003, 01:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,103
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

mersea, Word has it that the AAC are about...

mersea,

Word has it that the AAC are about to take a hit on manning in the next couple of years and once the Airline market increases will probably be hit further. My guess is you probably have a...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2003, 05:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,132
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Standby for The Hairy Arm Corps. We're inbound.

Standby for The Hairy Arm Corps. We're inbound.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2003, 02:08
Replies: 30
Views: 5,580
Posted By Eight Eights Blue

Won't be in Wattisham for a while yet but expect...

Won't be in Wattisham for a while yet but expect them north of Leeds and South of the Forth Bridge from next March when the first Squadron arrives in Dishforth. But if you fancy seeing them then you...
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