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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2024, 11:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,356
Posted By SVK

Could it be a trial of the developing AGM-181...

Could it be a trial of the developing AGM-181 LRSO (slated to replace the AGM-86 ALCM from 2027)?

Edited: I see the question has already been answered above.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 23:37
Replies: 256
Views: 98,571
Posted By SVK

I disagree with your first point Jobza, but...

I disagree with your first point Jobza, but wholeheartedly agree with your second.

BBMF and RAFAT are fundamentally different in form and function.
BBMF aircrew (not just pilots) are taken from...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2023, 07:24
Replies: 10,294
Views: 4,587,900
Posted By SVK

But, what if you’re wrong? Whether or not it...

But, what if you’re wrong?

Whether or not it plays out for the better or worse, the military is the ultimate insurance / organisation of last resort / no fail option. It must remain equipped and...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2023, 20:10
Replies: 51
Views: 16,735
Posted By SVK

Credit where it’s due, I think the AFPRB have...

Credit where it’s due, I think the AFPRB have played a blinder on this one. A bit like when they snuck the extra 1% raise a few years ago.

From a political point of view, the headline figure of...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2023, 20:56
Replies: 10
Views: 3,230
Posted By SVK

Ah, the devil is in the details. They’re...

Ah, the devil is in the details.
They’re looking for 2500 applications - but for how many pilot slots?
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2023, 09:57
Replies: 10
Views: 3,230
Posted By SVK

I have it on good authority that they are only...

I have it on good authority that they are only looking for 2500 applications for Direct Entry Pilot.


So get your CV dusted off and apply quick!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2023, 23:58
Replies: 132
Views: 49,364
Posted By SVK

Sweet. In that case can we kill two birds with...

Sweet. In that case can we kill two birds with one stone and feed it the variables for the McCloud Remedy? We could have the new Pension Calculator ready to go in six weeks!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Jul 2022, 15:00
Replies: 1,525
Views: 552,963
Posted By SVK

I think you may need to look at the time and date...

I think you may need to look at the time and date that was published.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2021, 17:39
Replies: 62
Views: 18,096
Posted By SVK

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/500x324/e64b2543_ce06_4f4b_a517_dc6f9d49afd8_1c086415ea54c7aae772fcfdb7dd17f6672ba3dd.jpeg
My favourite is ‘Return to the Future’ by Ronald Wong. A...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2020, 09:19
Replies: 1,412
Views: 468,129
Posted By SVK

Howdo KBW. My predictions based on your arguments...

Howdo KBW. My predictions based on your arguments and not withstanding the ‘No AS is too important to cut’:

C130J - Primary customer may have an input as they were rather left in limbo back in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2020, 16:23
Replies: 21
Views: 9,887
Posted By SVK

You can’t get into too much trouble if you’re too...

You can’t get into too much trouble if you’re too busy completing an intensive, 18-month Flying Training Course.

You can get into a fair bit of mischief when you spend 2+ years with less to do...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2018, 20:52
Replies: 41
Views: 13,109
Posted By SVK

I think the answer is more closely aligned to the...

I think the answer is more closely aligned to the Fire Cover / Crash Category that Waddington can provide compared to Brize Norton and the bigger civilian airfields.

Although (and I stress here,...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2017, 12:16
Replies: 38
Views: 17,425
Posted By SVK

I realise the devil is in the detail but a fleet...

I realise the devil is in the detail but a fleet of P8 Poseidon’s - with some fitted for future AAS Radar (if we’re permitted to buy it) and E7 Wedgetails would give the RAF;

Airframe commonality...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2017, 20:34
Replies: 11
Views: 6,557
Posted By SVK

HH, This is a Sentinel rather than Sentry...

HH,

This is a Sentinel rather than Sentry thread.

;)
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2017, 17:59
Replies: 34
Views: 15,715
Posted By SVK

Sentinel Scheduled to Retire iaw SDSR 2015...

Sentinel Scheduled to Retire iaw SDSR 2015 Shocker!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2016, 23:34
Replies: 91
Views: 39,154
Posted By SVK

I'm with Skater and Huey on this one: There...

I'm with Skater and Huey on this one:

There are specialist pay spines for Vets, Doctors, Dentists, Lawyers, Chaplains, Nurses, Nuclear Engineers and SF.

Pilots however will get paid the same...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2016, 23:26
Replies: 16
Views: 7,107
Posted By SVK

As a colleague has stated to me; he simply cannot...

As a colleague has stated to me; he simply cannot afford to waste half of his working life to end up with a £7000 per annum pension - and that's if the goalposts don't move between now and then.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2016, 21:50
Replies: 27
Views: 11,182
Posted By SVK

Hempy, As I said, I don't have any answers...

Hempy,

As I said, I don't have any answers but I can say I have always been open and honest with Manning and my chain.

Personally, I think it's the reason why Manning have never played any...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2016, 18:40
Replies: 27
Views: 11,182
Posted By SVK

Obviously this is a rumour site but rumours I've...

Obviously this is a rumour site but rumours I've heard:

The board has sat so perhaps news may start filtering through from tomorrow or early next week?

It won't simply be a case of offering PA...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Apr 2016, 20:07
Replies: 15
Views: 2,270
Posted By SVK

May I proffer an A400M? It does have a very...

May I proffer an A400M?

It does have a very distinctive drone when it passes over.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2016, 22:49
Replies: 11
Views: 2,597
Posted By SVK

^^^ Seconded. Whilst I appreciate other...

^^^
Seconded.

Whilst I appreciate other forums have Professional Training threads; the unique perspectives of a Mil-Civ transition would be well served with a sticky.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2015, 06:16
Replies: 322
Views: 106,474
Posted By SVK

Ok, so that's the good news. I'm genuinely happy....

Ok, so that's the good news. I'm genuinely happy. Although I would argue that we are merely repairing some of the damage from SDSR 2010.


Now, I am also genuinely cautious. How are we going to...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2015, 11:24
Replies: 20
Views: 6,377
Posted By SVK

Bloodhound Can't help agreeing with you on...

Bloodhound

Can't help agreeing with you on the paucity of replies.

In my humble opinion, when it comes to the FRI question the answers are always the same:

An FRI is a quick, temporary fix....
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2015, 16:22
Replies: 37
Views: 13,868
Posted By SVK

Writing as a ME Service Pilot in the middle of...

Writing as a ME Service Pilot in the middle of his ATPL studies, may I offer a couple of opinions;

Firstly, the RAF is no longer a career and regardless of whether or not you think you think...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2015, 23:52
Replies: 4,774
Views: 1,561,934
Posted By SVK

Gentlemen, Absolutely loving the thread and...

Gentlemen,

Absolutely loving the thread and in a vain effort to stir the old brain cells after a few Saturday night sherbets, please allow me a stab at the mnemonics:

EATAP(R)UNE was the...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2014, 19:45
Replies: 24
Views: 11,360
Posted By SVK

This Air Tanker PFI-thingummy could work out for...

This Air Tanker PFI-thingummy could work out for the MOD after all.

"Please give us another KC-30 as per the contract because we've buggered up another one"
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2014, 22:00
Replies: 142
Views: 70,335
Posted By SVK

JAJ, You are of course correct, but what it...

JAJ,

You are of course correct, but what it does do is immediately change my JPA Job Preferences, Location preferences and my wish to risk a QFI tour in an area where my Wife's Career cannot...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2014, 09:16
Replies: 26
Views: 8,213
Posted By SVK

If you think about it, while it would be fairly...

If you think about it, while it would be fairly easy for most modern, long-haul aircraft to operate as you describe; prudence dictates that you need to add a bit of fat in your planning.

As you...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2014, 17:43
Replies: 52
Views: 7,852
Posted By SVK

My allegiance is to Her Majesty and her heirs and...

My allegiance is to Her Majesty and her heirs and successors. End of story.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2014, 19:38
Replies: 34
Views: 9,998
Posted By SVK

m0nkfish, my offer also states that the 5yr ROS...

m0nkfish, my offer also states that the 5yr ROS starts immediately upon signing, but if you want the PAS pension then you will still have to 5yrs past your original 16/38 point.

But in order to...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2014, 11:29
Replies: 58
Views: 7,277
Posted By SVK

Me too! Along with the last post on each...

Me too!

Along with the last post on each thread containing an uncalled for and unwelcome advert.

Please Mods, can you have a look at this? It's obvious that a bit of spamming is taking place.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2014, 15:50
Replies: 36
Views: 11,106
Posted By SVK

I haven't signed my OTE either but mainly because...

I haven't signed my OTE either but mainly because I've had far more pressing things to do such as Christmas etc. In fact, you have just reminded me to get it signed although I have been talking to a...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2013, 17:02
Replies: 7
Views: 2,228
Posted By SVK

Flippin' 'Eck! Where's all my Xmas sherry...

Flippin' 'Eck! Where's all my Xmas sherry gone????

Oh...wait....never mind.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2013, 13:53
Replies: 36
Views: 11,106
Posted By SVK

I agree with Junket that this OTE is not Manning...

I agree with Junket that this OTE is not Manning led - in fact I would suggest that they have just seen their future manning plots blown out of the water just before the Christmas break. I also...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2013, 23:55
Replies: 60
Views: 20,860
Posted By SVK

Well ladies and gents, For those unlucky...

Well ladies and gents,

For those unlucky enough to miss it, the Glorious Klassic was celebrated in fine style.

Awesome company, awesome stories and its still going on as I type.

To all...
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