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Forum: Military Aviation

27th Mar 2014, 14:11

Replies: 81

Should I sacrifice my braces to attempt to become a pilot in the RAF?

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Posted By jackocooper

I most definitely will!

I most definitely will!

Forum: Military Aviation

27th Mar 2014, 12:21

Replies: 81

Should I sacrifice my braces to attempt to become a pilot in the RAF?

Views: 21,007

Posted By jackocooper

Ditched the Braces!

Well I got them off last Friday! Definitely the best decision. I should have another interview within a few weeks.
Thank you so much for all your replies! Really helped me make the right decision. I...

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Mar 2014, 22:07

Replies: 81

Should I sacrifice my braces to attempt to become a pilot in the RAF?

Views: 21,007

Posted By jackocooper

If I had the braces out, I would have to pay...

If I had the braces out, I would have to pay thousands of pounds to have them put back in, since I am now over 18 and the NHS doesn't cover it.
My options are: 1)braces taken out, attempt to join,...

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Mar 2014, 17:41

Replies: 81

Should I sacrifice my braces to attempt to become a pilot in the RAF?

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Posted By jackocooper

What I have been led to believe is that since I...

What I have been led to believe is that since I would transfer to the NHS to the RAF's health care, they don't want to take on the responsibility. They don't have orthodontists...:L Why I can't...

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Mar 2014, 17:22

Replies: 81

Should I sacrifice my braces to attempt to become a pilot in the RAF?

Views: 21,007

Posted By jackocooper

Thank you for all the replies! If I was...

Thank you for all the replies!
If I was guaranteed a place, I wouldn't have to think twice about getting rid of these braces. I'd have them straight off. If I get them off, I'm going to have to take...

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Mar 2014, 15:25

Replies: 81

Should I sacrifice my braces to attempt to become a pilot in the RAF?

Views: 21,007

Posted By jackocooper

I would wait until my treatment is completed,...

I would wait until my treatment is completed, however it's the fact I may have to redo my aptitude tests (which I may fail) and they might not want pilots. I've had to wait a couple of years to...

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Mar 2014, 14:05

Replies: 81

Should I sacrifice my braces to attempt to become a pilot in the RAF?

Views: 21,007

Posted By jackocooper

Should I sacrifice my braces to attempt to become a pilot in the RAF?

It has been my dream to become a pilot in the RAF for a very long time. A few months ago I recieved a text message from RAF Careers saying that my prefered role (pilot) has opened. I leaped at the...

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