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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2009, 06:33
Replies: 60
Views: 20,190
Posted By potcivvy

Even I managed to squeeze a few hours out of XX...

Even I managed to squeeze a few hours out of XX 546 in 91/92. My penultimate flight in a Bulldog was in this airframe, just before I predictably failed my academic studies, joined the Army and flew...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th May 2006, 10:27
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By potcivvy

Thanks for the reply. I am in Nairne! Yeah...

Thanks for the reply. I am in Nairne!

Yeah any info would be appreciated such as prices, quality of instruction, a/c types and the like. I have looked on the web but have only seen one school...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th May 2006, 05:17
Replies: 25
Views: 4,317
Posted By potcivvy

Having spent many happy training sorties at...

Having spent many happy training sorties at Woodbridge on the mighty Lynx from Wattisham I can tell you that I have never seen a taxi-way linking the two airfields.

That said, I probably wouldn't...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th May 2006, 05:12
Replies: 4
Views: 787
Posted By potcivvy

Where to do my PPL

I have recently moved from UK having completed approx 150 hrs fixed wing a few years ago and 1200 hrs or so of mil rotary, all in the UK.

Now I am here in Adelaide and would like to do my fixed...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2005, 02:52
Replies: 17
Views: 2,971
Posted By potcivvy

oh for goodness sake ladies, here we go again.

oh for goodness sake ladies, here we go again.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2005, 21:24
Replies: 155
Views: 22,878
Posted By potcivvy

Having read this whole thread I am now just...

Having read this whole thread I am now just curling up in a ball and hoping the ground will swallow me up. How embarrassing; knowing full well that many people from around the world read this we act...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2004, 22:51
Replies: 15
Views: 3,317
Posted By potcivvy

A rather lengthy bitch about the AAC there by...

A rather lengthy bitch about the AAC there by frontseater and there are some valid points in there I guess.
Without wanting to get into the 'AAC is S**t and everyone alse is great discussion' I...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2004, 05:11
Replies: 15
Views: 3,317
Posted By potcivvy

Having just left the AAC as an attached officer...

Having just left the AAC as an attached officer (and a non-grad!) for 5 years I will tell you what I know.
If you got stuck into the recruiting process now, and assuming you were succesful at RMAS...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2004, 16:24
Replies: 17
Views: 2,261
Posted By potcivvy

Dubs, just another observation after watching...

Dubs, just another observation after watching some of the usual inter-service chest beating that so often gets in the way of a reasonable query!
If you do decide to go AAC as an E3 you will have...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2004, 18:18
Replies: 17
Views: 2,261
Posted By potcivvy

Dubs Do not contact OC 653 Sqn, he will not...

Dubs

Do not contact OC 653 Sqn, he will not be too impressed! 653 Sqn is a Lynx Sqn at Wattisham and a damn fine one too. Pink skin where it counts.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jun 2004, 13:06
Replies: 17
Views: 2,261
Posted By potcivvy

I am an E3 officer in the AAC and have had an...

I am an E3 officer in the AAC and have had an absolutely brilliant time, but I have been fortunate with postings!
The E3 system is about to change quite drastically. When you apply for the APC you...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2004, 07:22
Replies: 5
Views: 2,351
Posted By potcivvy

6-8 months of the year? Can you expand? Is that...

6-8 months of the year? Can you expand? Is that exercises or operations?
I understand that the 5 Regt Blackhawks are pulling out of East Timor after 5 years or so where are they all deploying....
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2004, 07:17
Replies: 5
Views: 2,351
Posted By potcivvy

Can anyone enlighten me on current flying rates...

Can anyone enlighten me on current flying rates out in AAAvn at the moment. I appreciate that the whole fleet will be going through a period of rationalisation over the next few years but I was just...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2004, 07:19
Replies: 16
Views: 2,066
Posted By potcivvy

Army Mk9 Lynx, ZG884 now residing at Dishforth.

Army Mk9 Lynx, ZG884 now residing at Dishforth.
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2004, 07:19
Replies: 427
Views: 71,561
Posted By potcivvy

Army Mk9 Lynx, ZG884 now residing at Dishforth.

Army Mk9 Lynx, ZG884 now residing at Dishforth.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2004, 18:59
Replies: 16
Views: 2,066
Posted By potcivvy

The incident signal was circulated around the...

The incident signal was circulated around the Lynx fleet within British forces, I am afraid that I don't have one to hand but it does not really shed much more light on the matter.

Lynx at 1000'...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th May 2004, 18:59
Replies: 427
Views: 71,561
Posted By potcivvy

The incident signal was circulated around the...

The incident signal was circulated around the Lynx fleet within British forces, I am afraid that I don't have one to hand but it does not really shed much more light on the matter.

Lynx at 1000'...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2004, 13:03
Replies: 16
Views: 2,066
Posted By potcivvy

Yes the cyclic did ramp over to the right and the...

Yes the cyclic did ramp over to the right and the RHS was fighting it for all his life! One flick of the switch and it came back gradually, not an instantaneous affair.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2004, 13:03
Replies: 427
Views: 71,561
Posted By potcivvy

Yes the cyclic did ramp over to the right and the...

Yes the cyclic did ramp over to the right and the RHS was fighting it for all his life! One flick of the switch and it came back gradually, not an instantaneous affair.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2004, 07:49
Replies: 16
Views: 2,066
Posted By potcivvy

this happened a few months ago and an incident...

this happened a few months ago and an incident signal was circulated as you would expect. Lets hope that the new actuators don't play up like this set did eh?
Forum: Rotorheads
17th May 2004, 07:49
Replies: 427
Views: 71,561
Posted By potcivvy

this happened a few months ago and an incident...

this happened a few months ago and an incident signal was circulated as you would expect. Lets hope that the new actuators don't play up like this set did eh?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2004, 19:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,066
Posted By potcivvy

It was the old pre-mod 793 servos which have...

It was the old pre-mod 793 servos which have since been replaced in this specific aircraft! And yes it was the left hand seat that flipped the hyd 1 switch as the handling pilot had the vulcan death...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th May 2004, 19:37
Replies: 427
Views: 71,561
Posted By potcivvy

It was the old pre-mod 793 servos which have...

It was the old pre-mod 793 servos which have since been replaced in this specific aircraft! And yes it was the left hand seat that flipped the hyd 1 switch as the handling pilot had the vulcan death...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2004, 20:48
Replies: 74
Views: 9,117
Posted By potcivvy

Just in case anyone is interested we had a visit...

Just in case anyone is interested we had a visit from the Lynx IPT not so long ago. There is only one contender for BLUH and that is the future Lynx, like it or lump it! However, it is not there to...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Mar 2004, 17:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By potcivvy

I know the pair that are flying the Lynx this...

I know the pair that are flying the Lynx this season and they are in training now. So yes they are back and ready for the stomach churning back flip!
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2003, 00:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,334
Posted By potcivvy

Is anybody aware of how the pension scheme works...

Is anybody aware of how the pension scheme works down under. Would time served in the British Army count towards and pension scheme that the ADF run?
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2003, 16:22
Replies: 12
Views: 1,334
Posted By potcivvy

Sorry about the delay! Many thanks for the tips...

Sorry about the delay! Many thanks for the tips and pointers so far, it is very much appreciated. At the moment I am weighing up the options and this should help. I will be sending PM's shortly to...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2003, 09:29
Replies: 12
Views: 1,334
Posted By potcivvy

Army Flying In Oz: A good option?

Not wanting to hijack the other thread on a similar subject I started my own! With 18 months to go until I leave this mans army I need to decide on my future. I have heard a lot about transferring to...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2002, 16:36
Replies: 77
Views: 17,480
Posted By potcivvy

Fitness. It's a good indicator to the type of...

Fitness. It's a good indicator to the type of person that they actually are. What is the first thing that you think when you see a lardy? Lacking self-respect, self-discipline and a blatant...
Forum: Questions
21st Dec 2002, 16:04
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By potcivvy

QSP(H) Licence conversion

A question for you buffs. I understand through cabair that there are some new CAA concessions for QSP(H) with regards to transferring military rotary hours across when studying for CPL(A). I...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2002, 19:11
Replies: 1
Views: 825
Posted By potcivvy

Very broad question on joining airlines!

I am currently an army helo pilot and desperately need a change!
I am very keen to get my licences and join an airline, preferably jets carrying pax.
Could some of you enlighten me to life in the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
21st Oct 2002, 15:35
Replies: 3
Views: 638
Posted By potcivvy

Some airline clues please!

I am currently flying helo in this mans army and really need a change. Therefore, I am seriously considering doing my licences and pursuing a career in the airlines.
Before I bombard you with...
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