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Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2016, 06:17
Replies: 14
Views: 3,184
Posted By WannabeCrewman

I would say that whilst flying RPAS is not seen...

I would say that whilst flying RPAS is not seen as punchy as screaming around the Mach Loop in a Typhoon, its going to have a lot of very interesting things going on in the future - new aircraft,...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2016, 23:43
Replies: 1,221
Views: 971,252
Posted By WannabeCrewman

WSO is currently set to re-open next year, in...

WSO is currently set to re-open next year, in anticipation of manning increases for P-8, Reaper, Protector, and a couple of other platforms.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2015, 08:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,695
Posted By WannabeCrewman

I'm on Three Network which seems fine outdoors...

I'm on Three Network which seems fine outdoors but gets two-fifths of **** all indoors. Other networks arent great.

WiFi wise, I'm not in the WO & Sgt Mess anymore but I beleive its Tricomms,...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2014, 11:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,324
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Charity Sea King Rotor Blade Artwork Auction for The Jon Egging Trust

Good Afternoon Ladies & Gents,

As some of you may know, The Jon Egging Trust was set up to engage with disadvantaged youths to provide them with opportunities that they otherwise might not get.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2013, 07:41
Replies: 248
Views: 66,052
Posted By WannabeCrewman

When your time *waiting* to train (and not...

When your time *waiting* to train (and not actually training) is longer than any operational career you will ever have.

Personally speaking, I dont hold much allegiance to the RAF these days...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2013, 05:58
Replies: 48
Views: 25,737
Posted By WannabeCrewman

The whole PCS system has been a bit of a debacle...

The whole PCS system has been a bit of a debacle - it promised a fair bit initially.



In the opinion of this airman, they'd have been better off doing the following:
Buy the actual Crye...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2013, 07:57
Replies: 97
Views: 16,883
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Mad_Mark: I've got no valid argument...

Mad_Mark:

I've got no valid argument against that to be honest; as members of HM Armed Forces we are subject to military and civil law, and whilst I think any jury (and the general public) would...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2013, 06:18
Replies: 97
Views: 16,883
Posted By WannabeCrewman

I distinctly recall seeing a Cpl threaten to...

I distinctly recall seeing a Cpl threaten to charge a young AC who was helping a girl carry her (bloody heavy) bags to the door of the then womens barrack block - in broad daylight, with several...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2013, 05:56
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,013,852
Posted By WannabeCrewman

The Special Boat Service were forced to decide...

The Special Boat Service were forced to decide between a replacement for their Zodiacs and funding the "Creative Writing" class.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2013, 21:35
Replies: 11
Views: 3,778
Posted By WannabeCrewman

I wasnt born until a year after the accident, but...

I wasnt born until a year after the accident, but I do remember my Dad talking about it (Ex Firefighter; he wasnt involved in the incident but had been trained to fight fires offshore) when I was...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2013, 13:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,437
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Egypt - Lasing helicopters of Tahrir Square

Thought this was an interesting article; seems Police ASUs knocking around over Toxteth have it easy compared to the poor sods flying helicopters over Tharir Square....

BBC News - Egypt crisis:...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2013, 07:29
Replies: 73
Views: 10,283
Posted By WannabeCrewman

I'm at a tri-service base at the moment and...

I'm at a tri-service base at the moment and Pay-As-You-Starve here is :mad:'ing awful.

The last meal I had there was "pork" that looked like it had been reared on a farm just outside of Chernobyl...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2013, 06:11
Replies: 0
Views: 957
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Careers Opportunities for Ab-Initio Crewmen

Morning all,

Just to give a bit of context before going into the meat of this question; I am one of the many NCA holdies currently in the RAF FT pipeline (right at the very beginning of it, to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2013, 21:18
Replies: 35
Views: 8,048
Posted By WannabeCrewman

We were told about 3-4 days into our A squadron...

We were told about 3-4 days into our A squadron course that there was a damn good chance that most of us would be made redundant at the end of the course; it'd be a similar reselection process that...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2013, 23:18
Replies: 25
Views: 7,138
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Some of the bars around Hurlburt Field enjoy...

Some of the bars around Hurlburt Field enjoy having PJs/CROs as their regulars.

Apparently they do a good line in acting as bouncers and handling troublesome customers, but with the added bonus...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2013, 14:32
Replies: 35
Views: 8,048
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Guys, this is all great advice from those older,...

Guys, this is all great advice from those older, wiser and more accustomed to the bendings-over that the service seems to dish out with ever increasing regularity these days.

Truly appreciate...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th May 2013, 14:27
Replies: 2,913
Views: 970,354
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Just for those who are interested; I just...

Just for those who are interested;

I just got off the phone with the HR Manager for Bristow, who was lovely, listened to my tale of woe reference holding etc, and that I wanted to get my head down...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2013, 06:26
Replies: 25
Views: 7,138
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Its a face-shield made by Gentex, called the...

Its a face-shield made by Gentex, called the "Maxillofacial Shield".

GENTEX Corporation - HGU-56/P & 84/P (http://www.gentexcorp.com/default.aspx?pageid=2922)

Designed to protect you from...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2013, 05:51
Replies: 35
Views: 8,048
Posted By WannabeCrewman

heightsgood; Dont worry, I wont be going...

heightsgood;

Dont worry, I wont be going anywhere without having something solid to fall back on to. Not going to try and claim I am happy with the current state of affairs within the service at...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2013, 05:31
Replies: 25
Views: 7,138
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Watched the series; dont get me wrong, there ARE...

Watched the series; dont get me wrong, there ARE some cringeworthy moments, however in equal measure some tense, visceral scenes that do have you leaning towards the screen. You do get hints of it...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2013, 21:14
Replies: 35
Views: 8,048
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Unfortunately I already have a degree, which...

Unfortunately I already have a degree, which means the service won't allow me to take a second one on their tab. Apparently, speaking to a colleague who didn't have a degree but asked about getting...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2013, 18:25
Replies: 35
Views: 8,048
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Aircrew Holdies - Length of Hold

Evening gents,

I am one of a (fairly big) number of so-called "Holdies" - guys and girls waiting for our next (in my case, WSOp Generic) training courses in various stations/jobs around the UK...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2013, 07:51
Replies: 2,913
Views: 970,354
Posted By WannabeCrewman

On the subject of Ab Initios - has there been any...

On the subject of Ab Initios - has there been any more news on what Bristows position is for guys with no previous Mil/SAR experience getting a chance to train as Winch Operators/Winchmen?

I only...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Sep 2011, 08:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Great stuff, thanks very much to all who posted....

Great stuff, thanks very much to all who posted. Sven Sixtoo, you have PM.

Many thanks again,
Matt.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Sep 2011, 19:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Research for Presentation - CAA Regulations Pertaining to SAR Operations

Evening all,

Now, before I start, I am not here to start a bunfight, I am merely gathering pointers and information from professionals in the know on a reputable forum.

I am part of a group...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2011, 11:15
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,013,852
Posted By WannabeCrewman

"Tao ditched the 'Wankel Engine' on the new Mazda...

"Tao ditched the 'Wankel Engine' on the new Mazda Scooter for something a little more pleasing..."
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2011, 19:23
Replies: 398
Views: 120,272
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Or our chums in the South Atlantic; at this rate,...

Or our chums in the South Atlantic; at this rate, whatever HMG and ConDem save from Benefits reform may as well be spent on a ****-off great big red carpet extending from Buenos Aires to...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2011, 14:46
Replies: 174
Views: 63,816
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Personally the only other trade I am particularly...

Personally the only other trade I am particularly interested in is Medic; would love to do that if NCA goes down the ****ter. Not sure how that's sizing up at the moment in terms of reduction etc?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2011, 08:25
Replies: 174
Views: 63,816
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Yeah, last in first out does seem fair, and...

Yeah, last in first out does seem fair, and logical.

What we're left wondering now is if they do decide to get rid from our end of the pipeline, what sort of trades we are going to be offered; my...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2011, 22:12
Replies: 174
Views: 63,816
Posted By WannabeCrewman

CS - exactly, so much is up in the air (ironic...

CS - exactly, so much is up in the air (ironic pun completely unintentional) at the moment that we really are left with nothing but slightly educated speculation. I know that I have been thinking...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2011, 20:26
Replies: 174
Views: 63,816
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Had a briefing given at Haltons holding flight by...

Had a briefing given at Haltons holding flight by the CASWO yesterday, during which myself and the 11 other potential WSOps holding there asked about cuts in our trade. He mentioned that an...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2010, 17:48
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,013,852
Posted By WannabeCrewman

After the 200+ artillery rounds to land on the...

After the 200+ artillery rounds to land on the Island had destroyed pretty much any cover available, South Korean Marines grew increasingly desperate...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2010, 11:06
Replies: 47
Views: 14,469
Posted By WannabeCrewman

I went through OASC this year, applied for Pilot...

I went through OASC this year, applied for Pilot and WSOp, passed everything for both, then got told my legs were 14mm too long for pilot; bugger. Oh well, take it on the chin, its not meant to be -...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2010, 10:01
Replies: 177
Views: 38,936
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Do aircrew ever do tours as FACs/JTACs these...

Do aircrew ever do tours as FACs/JTACs these days, or is that now strictly the preserve of Rockapes and trained Army/Marine bods? One would have thought that some NCA going spare might come in handy...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2010, 15:07
Replies: 177
Views: 38,936
Posted By WannabeCrewman

Wow, this makes for heavy reading; I am due to...

Wow, this makes for heavy reading; I am due to start at Halton in two weeks, probably picked the worst time in years to join. One supposes that really shining at NCAITC and 55 Sqn will increase my...
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