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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2002, 11:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,430
Posted By Cesspit 152

A question for those associated with pie eating

I'm trying to piece together a little something for a computer apps coursework I've been given (ECDL rubbish) & thought I would attempt to recreate some of the lectures I've had with my UAS. In...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2002, 17:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,363
Posted By Cesspit 152

Thanks for the many & detailed replies. For the...

Thanks for the many & detailed replies. For the record I'm a PPL holder just wondering how the hours came out for the Tutor flying I'm doing with my UAS, but all being well my PPL will be something...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2002, 22:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,363
Posted By Cesspit 152

Flying hours

Will my Tutor flying hours be converted to civi flying hours 1 for 1 or will the times be different between the two systems?

Many Thanks

A UAS stude :)
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2002, 14:28
Replies: 14
Views: 3,177
Posted By Cesspit 152

I was worked up about AIB / OASC too, just...

I was worked up about AIB / OASC too, just remember - its about you for the most part! - just read a few papers and get up to speed on the current affairs + the speed/dist./Time stuff.

Nobody can...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2002, 10:41
Replies: 0
Views: 714
Posted By Cesspit 152

Cool 22/7: Puma at St. Angelo

About 20:30, lardy me was doing a few laps around the now disused St. Angelo in a pitiful attempt to keep fit. (not making a fashion statement at the time)

The old heart warmed to see a Puma do a...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2002, 10:24
Replies: 14
Views: 1,973
Posted By Cesspit 152

Would this be a government ploy to get a pretty...

Would this be a government ploy to get a pretty penny out of mil. airfields over a period of time? - Surely operating carriers like Ryanair out of Leuchars would generate f-all profit and it would be...
Forum: Medical & Health
15th May 2002, 17:45
Replies: 3
Views: 890
Posted By Cesspit 152

the infamous eyechart

How far down an eyechart are you SUPPOSED to be able to read?

ie. longsighted etc.

Is longsight a bad thing?
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2002, 17:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,022
Posted By Cesspit 152

While we're on the medical topic: Just...

While we're on the medical topic:

Just curious, how far down an eye chart are you SUPPOSED to be able to read?

ie. Too far down means your longsighted sort of thing.

Is being long sighted a...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2002, 17:18
Replies: 15
Views: 1,636
Posted By Cesspit 152

The average individual will sit there in the...

The average individual will sit there in the 'fridge-like' chamber with a glazed expression on their face, not breathing, not swallowing, trying to pick out the little 'beep' 'beep' 'beep' inbetween...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2002, 18:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By Cesspit 152

I PASSED!!!!! 3 of the 11 got it - 2...

I PASSED!!!!!

3 of the 11 got it - 2 aviators and an aero engineer.

The marines who could do the gym task in 0.2sec flat couldn't hold a conversation or discuss - and hence all failed.

The...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2002, 20:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By Cesspit 152

Thanks Beagle, funny you should mention carriers,...

Thanks Beagle, funny you should mention carriers, although not specifically a carrier, the new assault ship HMS Bulwark, the namesake of an old carrier, was a ship my grandfather served on as a Royal...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2002, 19:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By Cesspit 152

Exclamation AIB - Any last minute advice?

I'm going over to the AIB on Tuesday (16th), think I've covered all the background stuff on current affairs etc. but as always any input is very welcome indeed.

Anyone with knowledge to part with...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2002, 21:58
Replies: 0
Views: 495
Posted By Cesspit 152

Question St. Angelo/Enniskillen - Familiar ground to anyone?

Is there any heli pilots in here who used to fly in the St.Angelo/Enniskillen area during their careers? - The base there may be long gone (as may the GA side of things soon!), but I'm just curious...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2002, 21:34
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By Cesspit 152

Cool Only 3 people on my board got both pilot &...

Only 3 people on my board got both pilot & observer (which is the their requirement for all pilots now) - In terms of practising for the hand/eye/foot coordination there's little you can do to...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2002, 22:00
Replies: 1
Views: 750
Posted By Cesspit 152

Post Council to Mothball EGAB!!!

On the verge of completing my PPL, and looking forward to gaining a night rating thereafter and then I hear about this!!! Those of you who know St.Angelo will be as sorry as me to see it go. God...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2002, 20:23
Replies: 0
Views: 321
Posted By Cesspit 152

Thumbs down Council to mothball EGAB!!

On the verge of completing my PPL, and looking forward to gaining a night rating thereafter and then I hear about this!!! Those of you who know St.Angelo will be as sorry as me to see it go. God...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Jan 2002, 22:04
Replies: 10
Views: 653
Posted By Cesspit 152

Angry Fire cover at BHD...hmmm well it would have been...

Fire cover at BHD...hmmm well it would have been nice of them to of hired a fire engine instead of sending us by TAXI to BFS, arriving with 5 min to spare!!!!

Sorry for hijacking the thread, but...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2002, 20:26
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By Cesspit 152

Talking Thanks to everyone who got in contact with me...

Thanks to everyone who got in contact with me before Cranwell, you'll be glad to know I passed the aptitude & that I'll have the AIB in approx 6wks time. I'm indebted to you for giving up your time...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2002, 23:22
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By Cesspit 152

Thumbs up Cheers again, much appreciated!

Cheers again, much appreciated!
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2002, 17:03
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By Cesspit 152

Thumbs up Thanks for the e-mail Jim!

Thanks for the e-mail Jim!
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2002, 19:37
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By Cesspit 152

Question FAA Aptitudes

<img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0"> I'm sure posts like this have been put forward too many times to you lot, but here goes:

I've been a wannabe pilot for too long and decided to do something...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2002, 01:31
Replies: 30
Views: 2,120
Posted By Cesspit 152

Post Of course USA today liked it -Product placement-...

Of course USA today liked it -Product placement- there's a shot of their paper in the film (the guy who gets lifted near the start was reading it before his convoy sets off).
Ace film, read the...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Jan 2002, 20:48
Replies: 65
Views: 16,198
Posted By Cesspit 152

Post I tried the airbrake trick with my instructor in...

I tried the airbrake trick with my instructor in the 152 & despite the effort required (bloody hard as it was to fly the thing at the same time as introducing a new control surface...)it seemed quite...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2002, 23:12
Replies: 109
Views: 7,502
Posted By Cesspit 152

Lightbulb Guns and bombs work for me.... Anyone else...

Guns and bombs work for me....
Anyone else have a local cinema showing forces ads? - went to see Lord of the Rings and had not one, not two, but three ads for the marine commandos - short and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Jan 2002, 16:43
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By Cesspit 152

Arrow The name stems from previous flying experience,...

The name stems from previous flying experience, since moved on to the Piper Archer II, which is a delight to fly and a darn bit more responsive than the old cessna.
Thanks for sharing a little...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2002, 23:05
Replies: 109
Views: 7,502
Posted By Cesspit 152

Cool Being in the target audience suppose I was almost...

Being in the target audience suppose I was almost put off the idea of joining the forces period when I saw the RAF logo splatered on the screen at the end of that mess. It had all the trimmings of a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jan 2002, 22:36
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By Cesspit 152

Question Anyone else out there sitting aptitudes soon?

Anyone else out there sitting aptitudes soon?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jan 2002, 16:38
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By Cesspit 152

Post I think they'd just moan at another wannabe...

I think they'd just moan at another wannabe question from us. - have you sat the aptitude tests before?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jan 2002, 01:39
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By Cesspit 152

Post Fleet Air Arm Selection

Can anyone tell me if the Navy has all elements of the selection procedure based at Cranwell (ie.Aptitude/Interview/Medical)or do they solely test aptitude there - I'll be staring blankly at the...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2001, 01:27
Replies: 27
Views: 1,547
Posted By Cesspit 152

Arrow Drop in at my local - St.Angelo/Enniskillen...

Drop in at my local - St.Angelo/Enniskillen (EGAB) - it sits beside lough Erne - lovely spot. AVGAS goes at £90 an hour.

It'll mean a hop across the water for a lot of you guys, but the West Coast...
Forum: Questions
23rd Oct 2001, 19:41
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By Cesspit 152

Thumbs up If nothing else comes out of this thread then...

If nothing else comes out of this thread then that story made it worth its salt, and into the bargain there's a link to aircrew lifejackets in there:
:) Equipped.com...
Forum: Questions
20th Oct 2001, 21:07
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By Cesspit 152

Talking As nice as the concept of getting one for "free"...

As nice as the concept of getting one for "free" the next time I fly somewhere on a 737 might be, I can't see the airline agreeing with my logic.
Whats the current favourite with everyone...
Forum: Questions
17th Oct 2001, 21:44
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By Cesspit 152

Post Buoyancy aids - where should I get one???

Before I rush out & buy one, I thought I'd conduct some primitive form of market research on my part: I'm being a little adventurous with the flying, some of which will prob. take me from sunny...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2001, 22:27
Replies: 57
Views: 4,505
Posted By Cesspit 152

Unhappy Speaking as a Cadet I must say that I agree whole...

Speaking as a Cadet I must say that I agree whole heartily with the posts above - Ask any 5+ year old who has walked around the Fleet Air Arm museum (or Duxford - not being biased against any crabs...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2001, 18:38
Replies: 35
Views: 2,513
Posted By Cesspit 152

Angry "Theres the bastard that nicked my £5!!!!Lets see...

"Theres the bastard that nicked my £5!!!!Lets see if we can get the f**kers head with the arrester gear!"
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