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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2019, 01:38
Replies: 56
Views: 17,987
Posted By Skymong

While RAN MRH has the capability to conduct...

While RAN MRH has the capability to conduct bambi-bucket ops, not many of the crews are actually qualified in it. Without wanting to take this thread off topic, in my opinion the ADF could provide...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2016, 09:16
Replies: 8
Views: 2,136
Posted By Skymong

A friend of mine who was of Italian/Swiss origin...

A friend of mine who was of Italian/Swiss origin was accepted for ADF pilot training, though she spoke English as well as anyone else in the ADF.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2016, 05:09
Replies: 56
Views: 9,255
Posted By Skymong

They are jumping squares not rounds hence the...

They are jumping squares not rounds hence the single-stick. The parachute is deployed by either a timer or pressure device allowing it to be used across a wide range of altitudes.
I'm guessing the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2015, 13:22
Replies: 17
Views: 5,520
Posted By Skymong

Yes; if you perform well enough at 2 FTS chances...

Yes; if you perform well enough at 2 FTS chances are you will get an offer for jets.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2014, 13:33
Replies: 120
Views: 18,011
Posted By Skymong

It is if the bloke next to you in the PB is too...

It is if the bloke next to you in the PB is too busy thinking about his failing marriage to concentrate on his job.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2014, 06:35
Replies: 120
Views: 18,011
Posted By Skymong

Well said Al R. I was formerly of the...

Well said Al R.

I was formerly of the opinion that if a woman could reach the same standard of fitness as a bloke, then crack on. However since working in a unit containing both males and females...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2014, 09:57
Replies: 27
Views: 8,550
Posted By Skymong

Because you can fit a lot more guys in a C-130J...

Because you can fit a lot more guys in a C-130J than a Chinook and go a lot further. Doing a drop directly onto the target may be risky but being dropped further out and then tabbing in is not much...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2014, 09:07
Replies: 4
Views: 7,312
Posted By Skymong

PAARM is made by Aviation Theory Centre Ltd,...

PAARM is made by Aviation Theory Centre Ltd, website below;

Aviation Theory Centre • Aircraft Manuals Private / Commercial, Training Schools, Student Pilots (http://www.aviationtheory.net.au/)
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2014, 09:47
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,609,374
Posted By Skymong

BEagle.... 10-12 tankings according to the...

BEagle....

10-12 tankings according to the Brit pilot in Aviationweek......

Priming JSFs For Transatlantic Trip | Farnborough 2014 content from Aviation Week...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2014, 10:53
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

No effect; as of today they are no longer...

No effect; as of today they are no longer grounded.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2014, 22:46
Replies: 15
Views: 4,732
Posted By Skymong

JGab- Growing up I was in the same situation as...

JGab- Growing up I was in the same situation as you; from the age of 6 onwards I had to put up with people telling me I'd never be a military pilot due to my shortsightedness (-3.25!), if I had...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Dec 2013, 14:37
Replies: 42
Views: 13,787
Posted By Skymong

Who by all accounts have aquitted themselves...

Who by all accounts have aquitted themselves well. The rest of the RAF Regt (non-SFSG) that I have had dealings with spent most of the time running on about the "big three", and how they were the...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2013, 22:38
Replies: 42
Views: 13,787
Posted By Skymong

No different from RAF Regt pretending to be Para...

No different from RAF Regt pretending to be Para Regt.

Big three and all that......
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2013, 11:50
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

speeches

Hi Pigs, when I attended flight screening any speeches we did were "on the spot" or we were given a topic and time to prepare them. Most of the subjects were relatively simple and focused on our...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2013, 23:18
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

Hi BucketOFish I am also from WA, and have...

Hi BucketOFish I am also from WA, and have recently successfully completed the application process, if you have any questions feel free to send me a message.

Personally I wouldn't worry too much...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2013, 09:48
Replies: 59
Views: 11,838
Posted By Skymong

D-bag out - YouTube

D-bag out - YouTube
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2013, 23:22
Replies: 59
Views: 11,838
Posted By Skymong

aa777888: I was the one with the helmet cam, not...

aa777888: I was the one with the helmet cam, not the blonde :)
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2013, 13:12
Replies: 59
Views: 11,838
Posted By Skymong

There was a de-brief and written accounts were...

There was a de-brief and written accounts were taken from everyone involved, however the pilot was not around at the same time as me so I didn't get a chance to discuss it with him.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Jul 2013, 11:58
Replies: 59
Views: 11,838
Posted By Skymong

TC

First I can assure you that one of the other jumpers in the back had comms with the pilot; for whatever reason the pilot chose to keep some forward airspeed. I did not have a chance to talk to the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2013, 16:42
Replies: 59
Views: 11,838
Posted By Skymong

nomorehelosforme

The closing pin holds the parachute closed; inside is the deployment bag which holds the folded parachute canopy. In a normal opening sequence the pilot chute, a small drogue, is released first which...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jul 2013, 15:42
Replies: 59
Views: 11,838
Posted By Skymong

Thomas : In reply to your original post, quite...

Thomas : In reply to your original post, quite probably, but as I am not familiar with helicopter operations perhaps you could humor my mong question. I have been told everything from the canopy...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2013, 22:33
Replies: 59
Views: 11,838
Posted By Skymong

The closing pin was dislodged when the jumper...

The closing pin was dislodged when the jumper attempted to do up his seatbelt behind his back shortly before exiting the aircraft. The deployment bag fell out first, folloed shortly after by the...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jul 2013, 09:16
Replies: 59
Views: 11,838
Posted By Skymong

If the canopy had gone through the tail rotor,...

If the canopy had gone through the tail rotor, would the pilot have been able to carry out an autorotation or keep control of it?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2013, 14:17
Replies: 21
Views: 11,067
Posted By Skymong

Yes, the RAAF will take Pilot candidates who have...

Yes, the RAAF will take Pilot candidates who have had LASEK eye surgery, I'm not sure exactly what the pre-surgery limits are.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2013, 08:19
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

Sounds like you are well on your way to getting a...

Sounds like you are well on your way to getting a good grounding in leadership experience!

As for Cadets, I would say absolutely. They will give you a taste of what life is like in the forces and...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2013, 01:42
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

Hi FlyingCharlie01- defencejobs.gov has the...

Hi FlyingCharlie01- defencejobs.gov has the information on height requirements for a Class 1 medical : Additional Requirements | Pilot - Defence Jobs Australia...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th May 2013, 14:43
Replies: 0
Views: 757
Posted By Skymong

C-130 Running costs

Can anyone give me a rough figure for the hourly running costs for a civilian C-130?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2013, 15:44
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

Off on a tangent; anyone have an idea how long...

Off on a tangent; anyone have an idea how long you are likely to wait for specialist medical checks after FSP these days? Assuming you pass.....
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2013, 15:41
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

I guess its designed to filter out the weaker...

I guess its designed to filter out the weaker trainees, ones who look like they might scrape the grade for multi-engine streaming but would probably not make it for fast jet.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2013, 14:18
Replies: 4
Views: 2,127
Posted By Skymong

Considering that the maximum age for Direct Entry...

Considering that the maximum age for Direct Entry Pilot entry is 43 years what do you think?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2013, 13:57
Replies: 4
Views: 2,127
Posted By Skymong

Slightly confused as to what you are asking. You...

Slightly confused as to what you are asking. You have either the option to apply to go straight in to the RAAF to start officer/flying training, or go to ADFA and do a degree before you start flying....
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2013, 11:48
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

Hey ATP9, give Williamtown a call and ask to...

Hey ATP9, give Williamtown a call and ask to arrange a base visit, they will tell you to organise it through your enlistment coordinator. Ask then for the email to send the application to and make a...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2013, 23:52
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

I'm assuming you did? Out of interest how long...

I'm assuming you did? Out of interest how long ago did PSA receive your file?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2013, 07:33
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

Hey Stoneley, I have also had my file sent...

Hey Stoneley,

I have also had my file sent to PSA recently. As VS said, the time taken for them to send you a letter of invitation depends on how high they rank you.

My enlistment coordinator...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2013, 05:49
Replies: 3,819
Views: 2,564,100
Posted By Skymong

Right guys, I have been attempting to organise a...

Right guys, I have been attempting to organise a visit to the local RAAF base, on contacting the base I was informed that I would have to arrange it through my case manager (?), although this has not...
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