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Search: Posts Made By: Captain Ratpup
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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2007, 10:22
Replies: 36
Views: 5,423
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Just thought I'd write to give a big thank you to...

Just thought I'd write to give a big thank you to everyone who showed us around at Boulmer last week. :ok:

Everyone was top-notch: from people being *very* generous buying rounds in the mess,...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2007, 14:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,781
Posted By Captain Ratpup

About ruddy time!

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says 15 British naval personnel captured in the Gulf will be freed

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6525905.stm
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2007, 09:41
Replies: 84
Views: 15,243
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Grumble grumble grumble... :ugh: They're...

Grumble grumble grumble... :ugh:

They're just some clothes! On the topic of the abuse of wings, surely people can distinguish between your everyday aircrew and some pretend-pilot propped up at...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Mar 2007, 15:55
Replies: 36
Views: 5,423
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Such as? It would be interesting to hear what...

Such as? It would be interesting to hear what other sort of opps are available down both WC and surv branches apart from what's already been covered. People have mentioned stateside tours for...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2007, 21:05
Replies: 36
Views: 5,423
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Three points: One Why? ...

Three points:

One



Why?

Bearing in mind I'm an ignorant civvie trying to decide on the RAF, what's so bad about FC?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2007, 19:11
Replies: 36
Views: 5,423
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Many thanks for previous very useful comments. :D...

Many thanks for previous very useful comments. :D

Yes, it's an RJP visit and I've just received the joining instructions with timetable etc. Took the AFCO a long time to sort it out - lots of...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2007, 12:42
Replies: 36
Views: 5,423
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Visit to Boulmer

I'm up to Boulmer on a fam for FC branch between Tues 17th and Thurs 19th April. I'm not sure what the format for these trips normally take so would appreciate any comments from locals or previous...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2007, 16:02
Replies: 127
Views: 19,425
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Thumbs up FC or ATC choices...

Many thanks to all who contributed their thoughts or PM'd me on the issue of choosing between FC and ATC. Some very valuable, honest and unbiased feedback which I am very grateful for...

Even...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2007, 15:49
Replies: 127
Views: 19,425
Posted By Captain Ratpup

FC or ATC?

Following on from this now somewhat tired debate, I'd be grateful for a piece of advice...

If you had to make a choice of either or, would you choose FC or ATC?
This is the choice I'm trying to...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2007, 14:55
Replies: 3,092
Views: 211,083
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Accelerated promotion for graduates

I understand that graduates joining commissioned branches are eligible for accelerated promotion. The thinking is that, by spending less time as a plt off, a graduate will end up in the same...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2007, 09:47
Replies: 3,092
Views: 211,083
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Ratty, Sadly, despite aptitude being...

Ratty,



Sadly, despite aptitude being fine and hawk-like 6/5 aided vision, without contacts I'm not far behind Stevie Wonder. But I've known this all along so there were no disappointments at...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2007, 16:51
Replies: 3,092
Views: 211,083
Posted By Captain Ratpup

ATC or FC

Simple question, probably harder answer:
Air Traffic Control or Fighter Control?

For somebody who passed OASC aptitude for both but has to rule out aircrew, what would you choose?

ATC: broader...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jun 2005, 08:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,497
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Ah yes, RT nightmare. To be sure!

Ah yes, RT nightmare. To be sure!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jun 2005, 17:29
Replies: 29
Views: 4,829
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Ahem, nobody cares spaceman.

Ahem, nobody cares spaceman.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jun 2005, 07:13
Replies: 22
Views: 1,891
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Bear in mind also that in June's exam there was a...

Bear in mind also that in June's exam there was a very similar question but with a much higher FL at high latitudes. Thus you were in or above the tropopause and the temperature remained constant.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jun 2005, 07:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,443
Posted By Captain Ratpup

ATPL nightmare

Having just sat met for the third time, I'm starting to lose my wits. Just looking for some advice or sympathy from others who might have experienced the same thing.

Despite having worked my...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th May 2005, 17:31
Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Yeah, where are these bleedin' results??? I...

Yeah, where are these bleedin' results???

I seem to remember them taking less time last time round.

Anyone received theirs today?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th May 2005, 09:19
Replies: 13
Views: 1,187
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Incidentally, what are the differences in...

Incidentally, what are the differences in subjects between ATPL and CPL?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th May 2005, 14:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,662
Posted By Captain Ratpup

I'm in tens of thousands of pounds worth of debt...

I'm in tens of thousands of pounds worth of debt but this is all borrowed from the bank. But I haven't borrowed anything from my parents. Would you still give me a look-in?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th May 2005, 14:11
Replies: 18
Views: 4,146
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Superb news there! I'm almost half your age yet...

Superb news there! I'm almost half your age yet I'm still wondering what the hell I'm doing. Thus your post is a welcome encouragement!

All the best!

Ratpup
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Mar 2005, 08:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,443
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Shalom, Your best bet may well be trying to...

Shalom,

Your best bet may well be trying to instruct in the USA as there are plenty of schools who will bend the immigration rules and visa requirements.

There are jobs to be found in the UK...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2005, 14:09
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Time to re-sits

Quick question:

If you fail one of the ATPL exams, do you have to wait a particular length of time before taking the resit or can you just book on for the following month's exam? The only...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
24th Feb 2005, 11:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,093
Posted By Captain Ratpup

IMC to IR credits

Hi guys,

Been thinking about an IMC as I need some more dual time before starting the CPL and didn't want to pay to just have an instructor sat in the plane.

Does holding an IMC qualify you for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Feb 2005, 15:51
Replies: 17
Views: 1,786
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Waiting, waiting, waiting. No idea how I...

Waiting, waiting, waiting.

No idea how I did. I know I got questions wrong in everything (even stupid mistakes in comms shock horror!)

How do most people end up doing? Getting better results...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Feb 2005, 00:22
Replies: 18
Views: 2,061
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Sidetracking but still on the logbook issue: ...

Sidetracking but still on the logbook issue:

1) Does it matter if time is in hrs/mins or decimals of 1/10ths?

2) Does it matter if airports are written by their names or their ICAO codes?
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Feb 2005, 21:16
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Whirlygig, You may be uglier than an...

Whirlygig,

You may be uglier than an aeroplane, but you are an awfully intelligent and articulate helicopter!

Ratpup
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Feb 2005, 19:26
Replies: 1
Views: 612
Posted By Captain Ratpup

EPTA vs CCAT

Anyone know why Cabair's IR costs £9,995 (+vat) at their Cranfield College of Air Training and £8,575 (+vat) at EPTA in Bournemouth?

Same aircraft, same hours, same company. Why such a different...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Feb 2005, 09:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Yep, they screwed me with that one in the met...

Yep, they screwed me with that one in the met exam. There's me trying to be super accurate at 27ft/hpa but NO it's 30! And, sure as hell is hot, both answers were on the multiple choice list.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jan 2005, 01:27
Replies: 56
Views: 7,729
Posted By Captain Ratpup

I've been flying there as a PPL for almost five...

I've been flying there as a PPL for almost five years and intend to do the CPL/IR there too. This I hope speaks for itself.

Ratpup
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jan 2005, 23:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,647
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Despite the undisputed professionalism of BAFC,...

Despite the undisputed professionalism of BAFC, they full short in the sense that they do not cater for commercial training nor, for that matter, the full instrument rating.

Wycombe Air Centre, on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Dec 2004, 13:24
Replies: 54
Views: 10,185
Posted By Captain Ratpup

Considering this thread has now grown over the...

Considering this thread has now grown over the past few weeks, I thought that I would give my feelings on how things have worked out since I actually started the thread and took out the £35,000 loan...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Dec 2004, 23:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By Captain Ratpup

I bet she scrubs up all right! What a lovely...

I bet she scrubs up all right! What a lovely fragrance wafting in the crewroom...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Dec 2004, 23:20
Replies: 5
Views: 974
Posted By Captain Ratpup

I must remember that!! Great expression only...

I must remember that!!

Great expression only beaten by the phrase a mate said about another inept pilot friend: "Don't pick your nose when he touches down!"
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Dec 2004, 23:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,027
Posted By Captain Ratpup

The words annoying, plonker and idiot spring to...

The words annoying, plonker and idiot spring to mind in describing spaceman and his aliases.

Thanks again!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Dec 2004, 08:05
Replies: 19
Views: 2,095
Posted By Captain Ratpup

I personally valued his comments and would do the...

I personally valued his comments and would do the same in his situation. I don't think I'm particularly vain and I'm sure all would agree that the exams are bloody hard. Thus passing them is...
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