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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2015, 11:45
Replies: 8
Views: 4,080
Posted By SeaKingDriver

I'm sorry to say they most definately are not...

I'm sorry to say they most definately are not more rugged! They are also a different colour so would look pretty poor worn with other standard MTP.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2014, 08:36
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Bearing in mind the unfounded negative response...

Bearing in mind the unfounded negative response from the (uninformed) press and public when privatised SAR was first announced, frankly I'm not surprised if Bristow are keeping their cards close to...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Oct 2014, 08:05
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

I like to get the job done as much as the next...

I like to get the job done as much as the next person, and have never considered myself a jobsworth - but you could argue that the rules as they apply to a precautionary situation are there for a...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2014, 19:31
Replies: 141
Views: 62,565
Posted By SeaKingDriver

The S92s seem to have been getting on up there...

The S92s seem to have been getting on up there alright so far? Anyone who actually knows care to comment?:confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2014, 09:15
Replies: 19
Views: 5,348
Posted By SeaKingDriver

All good comments here. As has been stated,...

All good comments here. As has been stated, decide why it is you're joining. If you want to fly the aircraft, hold out and say no. Offering Observer first is a trick they were pulling back when I...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2014, 08:55
Replies: 15
Views: 1,994
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Ascot, Provided you serve until your 30th...

Ascot,

Provided you serve until your 30th birthday, you should be good for the resettlement grant. Under AFPS 75 you require 9 years reckonable service to get it, which you would have started...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2014, 09:16
Replies: 22
Views: 8,642
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Morning WillingPilot, I applied to the Fleet...

Morning WillingPilot,

I applied to the Fleet Air Arm with misdiagnosed childhood asthma. On successful completion of AIB and FATs, they just gave me some additional medical tests at the Institute...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2014, 08:34
Replies: 10
Views: 4,103
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Thanks to some slow days at work, I can confirm...

Thanks to some slow days at work, I can confirm that this is a clip from the Hollywood Blockbuster (?!) 'Sharknado'. Yes, that is a Tornado filled with Sharks.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2014, 16:57
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

:D excellent news. Good luck to all!

:D excellent news. Good luck to all!
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Feb 2014, 08:43
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Torque - good point, well made. I know several...

Torque - good point, well made. I know several did, but obviously cannot comment on the masses.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Feb 2014, 22:19
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

I feel I have to pipe up here. Bristow have...

I feel I have to pipe up here. Bristow have maintained throughout that the process for Managed Transition would be a fair one. Last night I (and I can only presume everyone else still going through...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2014, 20:20
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Cheers Genie. Are you in a position to define...

Cheers Genie. Are you in a position to define 'short delay'?
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Feb 2014, 18:44
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Nothing heard yet... Anyone else?

Nothing heard yet... Anyone else?
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2014, 17:31
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Does anyone have any updates on the managed...

Does anyone have any updates on the managed transition? Or are we assuming no news is good news?!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2013, 22:01
Replies: 157
Views: 35,548
Posted By SeaKingDriver

RIP. A brave lady who has inspired many. Sleep...

RIP. A brave lady who has inspired many. Sleep well.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2013, 10:25
Replies: 15
Views: 4,086
Posted By SeaKingDriver

It is indeed the same subject.

It is indeed the same subject.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jul 2013, 08:00
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

It was only a matter of time...

OK, I'll bite... but treading carefully so as not to descend into a dark blue/light blue slagging match.


"How does that keep the level of SAR expertise and knowledge where it is now?"

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2013, 15:19
Replies: 9
Views: 2,467
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Absolutely the case. In a tail rotor failure...

Absolutely the case. In a tail rotor failure scenario, visual references are lost pretty quickly, if you decide to go up you're just going to be worsening the situation. Plus by applying power you're...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2013, 12:17
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Managed Transition?

Have any pruners caught wind of any MilSAR guys getting called up for interview yet?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2013, 16:25
Replies: 8
Views: 2,371
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Having similar recent experience, I see no issue...

Having similar recent experience, I see no issue with any of that.

SKD
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2013, 21:41
Replies: 8
Views: 2,371
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Prof Plum, As I understand it, SLCs are for...

Prof Plum,

As I understand it, SLCs are for things that can benefit the service. May be wrong though. I've been advised by a mate to do a full ATPL course as many employers now conduct technical...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2013, 10:38
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Good point, forgot the Cessna!

Good point, forgot the Cessna!
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2013, 08:30
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

In theory we have a Hercules at 3 hours notice...

In theory we have a Hercules at 3 hours notice for long rangers, yet to be used I believe. It has just become the norm to go solo... Gets lonely out there!
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Apr 2013, 10:15
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Just got round to listening to the webcast that...

Just got round to listening to the webcast that was linked on page 22. Lots of good stuff on there, and there does seem to be a real passion for SAR - a real shame our media can't hear it!

The...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2013, 21:01
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Miles Gustaph, could you offer any further...

Miles Gustaph, could you offer any further insight into the content of the roadshow for us?

Many thanks :ok:

SKD
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2013, 16:55
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

meanttobe and Bremen, Thanks for the useful...

meanttobe and Bremen,

Thanks for the useful and relevant posts, I had almost lost hope!

SKD
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Apr 2013, 13:26
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread, but am...

I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread, but am amazed at the surprise some of you display at its descent into the gutter. Any area of discussion involving all of the fraternities, and our respective...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2013, 20:21
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Baldeep, I guess you could say I'm lucky...

Baldeep,

I guess you could say I'm lucky then, in that I'm in no position to apply without a transfer process. My plans involved the standard route of attaining my licenses over time, which I have...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2013, 19:06
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,174
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Gentlemen, There seems to be a lot of 'fact'...

Gentlemen,

There seems to be a lot of 'fact' floating around, that presumably has been heard from various sources. All of it is interesting to read and has led me to the point where frankly I have...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2013, 16:34
Replies: 220
Views: 41,873
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Winco, CSAR has never been the remit of UK...

Winco,

CSAR has never been the remit of UK based SAR units. This has always been covered by other deployed units.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2013, 15:45
Replies: 220
Views: 41,873
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Apologies if this has already been asked, but...

Apologies if this has already been asked, but what will happen to the ARCC? Any takers?
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2012, 20:49
Replies: 36
Views: 8,077
Posted By SeaKingDriver

Interesting comment on page 1 ref changes to...

Interesting comment on page 1 ref changes to pensions in 2015. Any more experienced persons have thoughts on this...?
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