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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2020, 08:03
Replies: 20
Views: 7,795
Posted By Cooperman

Rolling20, I can't disagree that making many...

Rolling20, I can't disagree that making many young aircrew redundant in 2011 was really awful for them, and it was actually closer to 470 as I recall. Either way, a very short-sighted decision as it...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2020, 08:45
Replies: 20
Views: 7,795
Posted By Cooperman

I agree, definitely worth the wait despite the...

I agree, definitely worth the wait despite the time currently taken to reach the front line. Besides, if you want to do something exciting in aviation and have job security to 55+, meet lifelong...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2017, 19:01
Replies: 10
Views: 4,836
Posted By Cooperman

So sad First met Candles and his fellow...

So sad

First met Candles and his fellow course mate Rojats when they arrived bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in Cold Lake in 2001 as the very first RAF trainees to embark on the NFTC Programme....
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2015, 20:46
Replies: 46
Views: 31,444
Posted By Cooperman

I first watched this as a ATC cadet in the late...

I first watched this as a ATC cadet in the late seventies and it inspired me to join. That, and a poster on the wall of a Phantom crew walking out to their jet in sh** weather with the caption "if...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2002, 02:19
Replies: 26
Views: 4,271
Posted By Cooperman

Cool Apparently............... The Hawk...

Apparently...............

The Hawk serviceability is now excellent. Snags early on there were.....but only a few AND not too surprising considering the cold winter weather, new jets, new...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2002, 01:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,821
Posted By Cooperman

Thanks for the link John Eacott, although the...

Thanks for the link John Eacott, although the site did at first look a little 'suspect'.

BEagle, you'll be pleased to know I haven't shattered your pessimistic view; it isn't an RAF crewroom.:D
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2002, 17:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,821
Posted By Cooperman

Smile Uckers!

Uckers!

Yes, that essential element in the bastion that is the RAF crewroom.

Whatever happened to it?

Are you still playing it somewhere?

If so, please let us know exactly what the...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2002, 03:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,399
Posted By Cooperman

Smile BEagle forgive me, but surely point 1 and 2...

BEagle forgive me, but surely point 1 and 2 contradict?

Unless of course you alternate left, right, left, right so that the wingy is always on the outside. Of course, you'd have to turn thro'...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2002, 17:34
Replies: 25
Views: 3,247
Posted By Cooperman

Smile Indeed, the last 3 posts were from non-Nav types...

Indeed, the last 3 posts were from non-Nav types but it is clear that 2 of us realise the true worth of a (good) nav.

I'm amazed that ABIW's post hasn't caused a tidal wave of angry replies from...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2002, 23:08
Replies: 25
Views: 3,247
Posted By Cooperman

Angry Always-Broken-In-Wilts, soon to be called: ...

Always-Broken-In-Wilts,

soon to be called:

Nose-Broken-By-Navigator........and rightly so you ignorant fool of a pilot.:mad:

a pilot so able there has to be another one in the same cockpit...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2002, 05:55
Replies: 13
Views: 1,942
Posted By Cooperman

Wink I would expect the differences between the...

I would expect the differences between the quality of graduates from Valley and NFTC to be nothing more than subtle ones. Having done, taught and admired the Valley bit, NFTC just offers new types...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2002, 03:04
Replies: 51
Views: 6,152
Posted By Cooperman

Yep, I can't argue with that. You have perhaps...

Yep, I can't argue with that. You have perhaps unwttingly posed the question of whether or not we use simple training aircraft to fly and demand more from the student or difficult aircraft with a...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2002, 23:53
Replies: 51
Views: 6,152
Posted By Cooperman

Wink Mike RO'C, to answer your original question...

Mike RO'C,
to answer your original question rather than get into the question of whether or not the foundation of our airborne military might is dependant on a trg aircraft's roll rate-

Flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2002, 07:24
Replies: 83
Views: 5,284
Posted By Cooperman

Talking It's Not Over Until......howdy. Did you note the...

It's Not Over Until......howdy. Did you note the time of my post? I was at work, obviously!. .. .Jokin' aside...wanna buy some cheap blue gear? CF are all wearin' US stuff now. <img border="0"...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2002, 07:14
Replies: 13
Views: 1,986
Posted By Cooperman

Smile No, no, no, no ,no A & C.......what a terrible...

No, no, no, no ,no A & C.......what a terrible missquote......but you're almost forgiven since you're a civvy.... .. .When you first start a course in the RAF, if, after the first week, you haven't...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2002, 08:11
Replies: 83
Views: 5,284
Posted By Cooperman

Smile I can get my hands on a supply of slightly soiled...

I can get my hands on a supply of slightly soiled Canadian flying suits if anyone's interested.......... .. .I'll get my coat <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2002, 00:44
Replies: 30
Views: 2,499
Posted By Cooperman

Wink How about popping up for work? <img...

How about popping up for work? <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2002, 00:35
Replies: 55
Views: 3,540
Posted By Cooperman

Unhappy You don't work for Admin Guru do you? I'd...

You don't work for Admin Guru do you? I'd understand your upset if you did. :)
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2002, 22:57
Replies: 30
Views: 2,499
Posted By Cooperman

Wink We Grad 4 more RAF mates from NFTC today. ...

We Grad 4 more RAF mates from NFTC today.

All 4 OCUs benefit from the latest batch - good luck fellas and hope to see you back here for Maple Flag sometime.

:)
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2002, 10:14
Replies: 8
Views: 415
Posted By Cooperman

Unhappy Staish at Lyneham. Know him, worked for him. ...

Staish at Lyneham. Know him, worked for him. That kind of intro (or lack of it) is typical of his dry humour. Great judge of character...........thought I was a complete a**e!

I'll get my...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2002, 07:06
Replies: 28
Views: 2,485
Posted By Cooperman

Smile lol :)

lol :)
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2001, 04:46
Replies: 6
Views: 951
Posted By Cooperman

Talking QH, you're quite right of course, blue and green...

QH, you're quite right of course, blue and green should never be seen. However, JWP's spot on about your gear - it is excellent and having done Frosted Flyer I wouldn't want to wear anything else. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2001, 08:07
Replies: 5
Views: 442
Posted By Cooperman

Talking "Kate, when I said I had a bone for you I...

"Kate, when I said I had a bone for you I meant.........." :rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2001, 08:04
Replies: 34
Views: 2,798
Posted By Cooperman

Cool Olly, are you sure.....I didn't read that in the...

Olly, are you sure.....I didn't read that in the SOPs.

"SOPs, what SOPs?"

Yep, fair cop gov'.

I'll get my Muckluks..... ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2001, 07:55
Replies: 34
Views: 2,798
Posted By Cooperman

Cool You guys are way behind! We use "standby to...

You guys are way behind!

We use "standby to hack........hack.....now" to avoid confusion over when you should hack. Clever eh?

I'll get my coat............ :(
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2001, 21:12
Replies: 42
Views: 2,329
Posted By Cooperman

Thumbs up Glad you chaps are back in the saddle after a...

Glad you chaps are back in the saddle after a long and frustrating lay off. Rest assured we are as keen as you are to get you back home to your folks for the Yuletide celebrations....if you know...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2001, 04:09
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By Cooperman

Wink The real worrying thing is that I'm getting more...

The real worrying thing is that I'm getting more replies to this thread than any of my others!

It's almost brought a tear to my eyes....

thanks guys....I think you're all...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Aug 2001, 11:05
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By Cooperman

Smile Thanks Mate. I'll be back as..hang on a...

Thanks Mate. I'll be back as..hang on a minute...even I'm not that stupid.

Moosa Aswayita!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2001, 08:11
Replies: 9
Views: 539
Posted By Cooperman

Unhappy Goodbye Cooperman

My gaff has been blown.

Despite my ingenious efforts and cunning I am undone.

I will regain my anonymity by re-registering as..The Wise One.......


..maybe not.

I'll get my coat.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2001, 06:52
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By Cooperman

Smile CleanScope, I don't have a cat so I kick him...

CleanScope, I don't have a cat so I kick him every day!

Still no black bugs to speak of but the dragonflies are definately four-engined.

HUD cripple, me, in a shiny new H***, with my...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2001, 06:46
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By Cooperman

Wink AllTrimDoubt, wise words. But why is it that...

AllTrimDoubt,
wise words. But why is it that whenever instructors act as 'Bloggs' they often go completely over the top, making errors that are totally unrealistic. Being a good Bloggs is a skill...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2001, 05:09
Replies: 10
Views: 647
Posted By Cooperman

Cool Three hours maybe..but it always takes 3 hours. ...

Three hours maybe..but it always takes 3 hours. No jams. Easy in winter.

Valley cosmopolitan?! BEagle-are you smoking something illegal?


Moosa Aswayita! :p
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2001, 04:32
Replies: 10
Views: 647
Posted By Cooperman

Smile Ther ARE lots of trees in Canada. But not in the...

Ther ARE lots of trees in Canada. But not in the Province OldBonaMate's offering work! In fact, there is a saying there that behind every tree there is good looking woman. Trust me - there are no...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2001, 04:24
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By Cooperman

Thumbs up oldpinger, good point. I'd be surprised (and...

oldpinger, good point.
I'd be surprised (and disappointed) if anyone criticises your advice. Whilst pushing guys is sometimes a good thing to discover their potential, I think it's generally...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2001, 06:10
Replies: 14
Views: 863
Posted By Cooperman

Smile "I learnt about flying training from that!"

'Wings Course' was an excellent thread but is now deceased. For those wishing to offer advice to students, instructors OR whatever then here you go.

This thread is for those who feel that there...
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