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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2006, 20:30
Replies: 245
Views: 39,112
Posted By The mother alligator

Regardless of ranting between the two...

Regardless of ranting between the two organisations, both are an asset to modern day society! The amount of kids that, instead of standing on street corners drinking white lightning and abusing old...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2005, 11:01
Replies: 21
Views: 4,103
Posted By The mother alligator

Cannot believe he wants to join FAA and mentions...

Cannot believe he wants to join FAA and mentions vaseline in his original post and no one's picked up on it.......:}
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2005, 10:31
Replies: 175
Views: 24,435
Posted By The mother alligator

We've been recruiting to the new requirements,...

We've been recruiting to the new requirements, and, being completely honest with the flying on offer, we've never had so many applicants ..... of both genders :D .
I think that there are a lot of...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jul 2005, 16:09
Replies: 470
Views: 86,359
Posted By The mother alligator

I take it this means that all bursars do EFT...

I take it this means that all bursars do EFT after IOT (seeing as though "EFT will be moved elsewhere"), therefore losing time on the font line? Surely guys on SSC's will only be seeing a limited...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jun 2005, 22:40
Replies: 50
Views: 7,076
Posted By The mother alligator

Just don't be too surprised if they don't...

Just don't be too surprised if they don't consider you - like what has been said, there are many other candidates that they can chose from who are completely honest.

It's that kind of mentality...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jun 2005, 22:23
Replies: 470
Views: 86,359
Posted By The mother alligator

Will someone please tell us the official verdict...

Will someone please tell us the official verdict on the UAS's!!?!?!:uhoh: :uhoh: :uhoh: :sad:
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2005, 00:52
Replies: 470
Views: 86,359
Posted By The mother alligator

So has there been any news about the UAS's at...

So has there been any news about the UAS's at all??
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
2nd Apr 2005, 19:02
Replies: 10
Views: 3,290
Posted By The mother alligator

Agreed, fantastic post! Totally agree after...

Agreed, fantastic post! Totally agree after being a wannabe for such a long time, and finally making it myself!
Congratulations!

TMA
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2005, 21:51
Replies: 518
Views: 219,886
Posted By The mother alligator

God speed, I pray for all those involved directly...

God speed, I pray for all those involved directly and indirectly.

To lost Comrades.

Rest In Peace
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2005, 01:13
Replies: 32
Views: 4,731
Posted By The mother alligator

Hi there, I was in your situation only a...

Hi there,

I was in your situation only a couple of years ago. The best way, at the moment (in my opinion) to get into the RAF as a pilot is to apply for a bursary, but tell them that you will...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2004, 13:01
Replies: 3,092
Views: 211,260
Posted By The mother alligator

Seems that a lot of people have been put on the...

Seems that a lot of people have been put on the shortlist! When I was on the shortlist, no one else from my board (except ground branch applicants) were put on the shortlist. What has been said...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2004, 11:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,265
Posted By The mother alligator

By the way, when I went for my presentation, the...

By the way, when I went for my presentation, the threw a couple of speed distance time questions at us. Not part of selection, but best to be prepared and make yourself look good from the off.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2004, 22:43
Replies: 3,092
Views: 211,260
Posted By The mother alligator

The Week is a good one. Speed Distance Time...

The Week is a good one.
Speed Distance Time stuff.
Also, if making it onto part two, they assess you (as NCA) mostly on how you perform as a team MEMBER, not a leader. Guy from OASC did a talk...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2004, 22:37
Replies: 34
Views: 6,327
Posted By The mother alligator

I would certainly recommend going to Uni. I was...

I would certainly recommend going to Uni. I was in your position this time last year. I thought that the RAF would prefer me young as well, so I discussed this with the AFCO, and they told me to...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2004, 22:23
Replies: 3,092
Views: 211,260
Posted By The mother alligator

They definately ask you "what, if any,...

They definately ask you "what, if any, involvement have you had with drugs". I'm sure it's one of the standard questions, just like the one about whether you've been in trouble with the law. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2004, 12:06
Replies: 18
Views: 3,593
Posted By The mother alligator

Civvies flying in RAF?

What are the policies regarding flying civilians in the RAF? I've heard that, for example, and the end of ME training at Cranwell, graduates of the course fly their families? I know it's all to do...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2004, 16:09
Replies: 3,092
Views: 211,260
Posted By The mother alligator

Correct, fitness at OASC is tested using the...

Correct, fitness at OASC is tested using the bleep test:
10.6 Good
11.7 Excellent
I don't know any below that, hopefully you won't need to know them!!
TMA
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2004, 09:59
Replies: 41
Views: 8,341
Posted By The mother alligator

All previous advice spot on. They are still...

All previous advice spot on. They are still recruiting pilots (I just got in), but not very many. Make sure that you read up on OASC, what you have to do whilst you are there, and what they are...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2004, 15:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,125
Posted By The mother alligator

I started EFT a few months ago (VR), and had...

I started EFT a few months ago (VR), and had quite a bit of gliding behind me, but no civvie quals to show for - so I cannot verify anything to do with that side of things. However, all the advice...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2004, 11:28
Replies: 16
Views: 21,099
Posted By The mother alligator

I was at OASC in December, and the maths that I...

I was at OASC in December, and the maths that I had to do was not too taxing. Although, this is obviously my own opinion, and there is certainly not much chance of you getting the same problems that...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2004, 09:48
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By The mother alligator

Wannabe's - There is hope!!

I know that the current climate isn't ideal for those of us aspiring to join the RAF, but there is hope! After several years browsing, asking, applying, I have been awarded a bursary as a pilot. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2004, 09:42
Replies: 26
Views: 3,321
Posted By The mother alligator

11.7 IS now excellent. I spoke to a boarding...

11.7 IS now excellent. I spoke to a boarding officer from OASC on 13/02/04. What has been said is correct, and that the person whom set the 10.6 stop is no longer in post. I was there in December...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2004, 19:30
Replies: 26
Views: 3,321
Posted By The mother alligator

Fitness test excellent is 11.7. They've just...

Fitness test excellent is 11.7. They've just increased it in the last month or so. It is the only area of selection that you should go to OASC knowing that you will get 4 marks for. Remember that...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2004, 19:45
Replies: 15
Views: 2,015
Posted By The mother alligator

What are you applying for? (I don't mean which...

What are you applying for? (I don't mean which branch).
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2004, 02:52
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By The mother alligator

Thanks, I'm not expecting to get anything based...

Thanks, I'm not expecting to get anything based on what has been said, it's just that I'm planning ahead, just in case. Thanks for the help.
TMA
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2004, 02:33
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By The mother alligator

Urgent - Accommodation contracts

I am currently in my first year of university, and shortlisted for a GD(P) bursary. I also told the board that I would accept DE if offered it. It is now the time of year where we need to sort out...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2004, 19:18
Replies: 9
Views: 2,191
Posted By The mother alligator

I heard the same from a very reliable source. ...

I heard the same from a very reliable source. Does anyone know when they are going to actually start cutting the amount they are recruiting, any numbers?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2004, 21:30
Replies: 28
Views: 5,703
Posted By The mother alligator

Are you involved with the ATC? If not go down...

Are you involved with the ATC? If not go down there and see if you can get a place as a Civilian instructor, or somewhere along the lines. That would look damn good.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2004, 19:51
Replies: 28
Views: 5,703
Posted By The mother alligator

Ben, every application is theoretically a new...

Ben,
every application is theoretically a new one. They will obviously tak into account your previous apptitude scores, as you will not be doing them next year. Nothing else really counts as you...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2004, 18:06
Replies: 28
Views: 5,703
Posted By The mother alligator

Oh yeah, about the fitness test, they will not...

Oh yeah, about the fitness test, they will not consider you unless you get at least very good. If you get average, or above average, there is little chance of even being considered, regardless of...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2004, 20:23
Replies: 28
Views: 5,703
Posted By The mother alligator

I've just been shortlisted for a GD(P) bursary,...

I've just been shortlisted for a GD(P) bursary, and was turned down last year for a sixth form scholarship. However, both times I passed the interview. Before you attend OASC you get given a really...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2003, 20:46
Replies: 29
Views: 6,808
Posted By The mother alligator

I was a FSC on a VGS, and have now started EFT on...

I was a FSC on a VGS, and have now started EFT on a UAS. I also attended OASC about a month ago - and have been shortlisted for a GD(P) bursary. The training that I received through the VGS and...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2003, 23:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By The mother alligator

To be honest I didn't really think that it was...

To be honest I didn't really think that it was bad news at all, and I assume that they have not said yes to anybody yet, and that they are waiting to see the rest of the candidates. I was just...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2003, 20:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By The mother alligator

On the shortlist - so what now?

I attended OASC about three weeks ago, and last week received a letter informing me that I have been shortlisted for a pilot bursary. I was just wondering what the chances are of actually getting it...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2003, 06:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By The mother alligator

I'm confused, I am in the middle of the process...

I'm confused, I am in the middle of the process of joining a UAS, and unless you are going for a bursary, you DO NOT have to pass OASC. You just have to pass the medical and the aptitude tests (if...
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