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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2017, 22:03
Replies: 71
Views: 26,079
Posted By fabs

They don’t appear to get any special career...

They don’t appear to get any special career treatment. The few I know seem to rise at the normal ish pace.
I imagine being on the team presents some great networking opportunities for when they...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2017, 15:00
Replies: 71
Views: 26,079
Posted By fabs

Spot on BV. Unfair rep really which I imagine is...

Spot on BV. Unfair rep really which I imagine is quite historic.
They got used to being shuffled about a bit at LCRA during TELIC. Sometimes got a little jip on frequency but always put it down to...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2017, 22:09
Replies: 80
Views: 26,988
Posted By fabs

There’s no getting away from it, the branch is in...

There’s no getting away from it, the branch is in trouble. It has over the last decade or two suffered infighting at the high echelons, neglect and downright mismanagement. There are now SO2s and...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2017, 20:23
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,736
Posted By fabs

To be fair on the deleted photos topic. My (very)...

To be fair on the deleted photos topic. My (very) similar camera is set to automatically delete the photos on the SD card as soon as they're uploaded onto my computer.
Which I think was also...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2016, 21:06
Replies: 28
Views: 11,009
Posted By fabs

For what it's worth. I'm ex RAF, I now pay into a...

For what it's worth. I'm ex RAF, I now pay into a company pension. If I leave before age 55 my pension is abated. If I leave between 55 and 62 it's reduced.
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jul 2015, 06:31
Replies: 10
ATC
Views: 4,292
Posted By fabs

Speaking from a 20 year military controlling...

Speaking from a 20 year military controlling background, if it's pure controlling aircraft you want I'd definitely recommend you apply to Eurocontrol or NATS first. Not because the military is bad...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2015, 19:54
Replies: 47
Views: 9,993
Posted By fabs

PPR argument aside, if you are flying and...

PPR argument aside, if you are flying and something goes horribly wrong I'd like to think you can land regardless. My (mil) airfield naturally has strict PPR requirements, but if you have an...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2015, 19:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,174
Posted By fabs

He must see some potential there. Chris Makin is...

He must see some potential there. Chris Makin is an extremely successful businessman, he's no fool. Makin's are literally piling money into that place. Having served there in its final (how many has...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2015, 06:34
Replies: 25
Views: 5,453
Posted By fabs

My unit does charge non-service personnel for gym...

My unit does charge non-service personnel for gym membership. There are 2 rates, one for MOD Civ and one for contractors. It it pretty much the minimum they can set that covers the cost of insurance...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Apr 2015, 13:59
Replies: 25
Views: 9,121
Posted By fabs

Brian. My wife feels exactly the same, she is...

Brian. My wife feels exactly the same, she is convinced I'm incapable of making a decision outside work (in reality even if I do she doesn't hear and continues to ask the question until it's the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2015, 18:07
Replies: 117
Views: 36,049
Posted By fabs

No words, this is beyond the pale. RIP Moaz...

No words, this is beyond the pale. RIP Moaz Al-Kasasbeh and condolences to your poor family.

A lot of people who frequent this forum are mates with (or know) someone working in that AOR, I have...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2015, 07:03
Replies: 25
Views: 4,418
Posted By fabs

I believe the Tucano lot are taking a serious...

I believe the Tucano lot are taking a serious look at FLARM too
Forum: ATC Issues
30th Jan 2015, 22:14
Replies: 19
Views: 8,578
Posted By fabs

A bit arrogant, we are not anywhere near gods. If...

A bit arrogant, we are not anywhere near gods. If you think controlling is stressful then you should find another career.
Also, I'm a controller, ex instructor and examiner; married to a surgeon and...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2015, 20:39
Replies: 23
Views: 8,138
Posted By fabs

Sherburn lease the airfield I think. That lease...

Sherburn lease the airfield I think. That lease is due for renewal in a few years, it may be the owners would prefer to expand the adjacent industrial estate.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2015, 17:25
Replies: 23
Views: 8,138
Posted By fabs

Who knows? The lease on Sherburn Airfield may not...

Who knows? The lease on Sherburn Airfield may not be renewed with Sherburn Aero Club and the club may look for a move.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2015, 22:05
Replies: 80
Views: 21,474
Posted By fabs

Fenton an airfield close to my heart! I hope it...

Fenton an airfield close to my heart! I hope it all works out, that place is just too good to whither away.
P.S. Anyone joining via Selby, keep your eyes peeled as Sherburn use it as a joining...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2014, 20:57
Replies: 176
Views: 50,361
Posted By fabs

Yes, there are some RAF Units (not necessarily...

Yes, there are some RAF Units (not necessarily flying units) that deploy can/do indulge in quite a bit of 'self help'. I suppose the question is, being on an MOB should these guys have to?
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2014, 06:34
Replies: 51
Views: 10,204
Posted By fabs

I need to reduce my handicap but I'd rather fire...

I need to reduce my handicap but I'd rather fire golf balls out of my a**e than go back to Cranditz to practice.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2014, 19:21
Replies: 22
Views: 6,412
Posted By fabs

I can say something as an observer, and it is a...

I can say something as an observer, and it is a disgrace. They are very explicit in saying it is not their job to apportion blame but this belies what is said. Also a cursory check of some random...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2014, 06:08
Replies: 21
Views: 5,368
Posted By fabs

As with Courtney we had the opportunity to have...

As with Courtney we had the opportunity to have our local rag at home run a story on our graduation (both Swinderby and Cranwell grads). Most (sensibly in my opinion) chose not to citing various...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2014, 06:22
Replies: 64
Views: 14,158
Posted By fabs

Fair point tourist, if everyone followed that...

Fair point tourist, if everyone followed that paragraph to the letter then all the ex mil aren't welcome either.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2014, 20:26
Replies: 18
Views: 3,914
Posted By fabs

I don't know. I've read the citation and there's...

I don't know. I've read the citation and there's no doubt he and his crew were extremely brave and did an outstanding job. One part of me thinks it's his award he can do what ever he likes.
But he...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Aug 2014, 09:07
Replies: 18
Views: 5,756
Posted By fabs

Saying he is 'too arrogant to accept an ATSA' and...

Saying he is 'too arrogant to accept an ATSA' and 'be prepared to accept a position as an ATSA' is very different from saying 'I think he would get a position as an ATSA'

The OP asked for...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Aug 2014, 18:42
Replies: 18
Views: 5,756
Posted By fabs

It’s a bit harsh saying all Commissioned RAF...

It’s a bit harsh saying all Commissioned RAF controllers are arrogant, I like to think that I have the best interests of those that work with me and those under my command. That said we do have some...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2014, 13:50
Replies: 47
Views: 6,978
Posted By fabs

The fact that a proposed wind turbine sits in a...

The fact that a proposed wind turbine sits in a low flying area isn’t necessarily a threat to flight safety on it’s own. The aircraft captain may be authorised down to 250ft MSD (or lower). If said...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2014, 12:38
Replies: 47
Views: 6,978
Posted By fabs

There is a department within the MOD that deals...

There is a department within the MOD that deals exclusively with responding to planning applications for wind turbines and wind farms. Depending on if any of the ‘trigger factors’ are realised in a...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2014, 18:53
Replies: 32
Views: 9,314
Posted By fabs

Has Lossiemouth moved?

Has Lossiemouth moved?
Forum: ATC Issues
25th Apr 2014, 09:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,762
Posted By fabs

Yep, in international waters (so to speak) an...

Yep, in international waters (so to speak) an aircraft can operate 'with due regard'. Ironically the biggest problem 'due regard' aircraft have caused me while working overseas have belonged to our...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Mar 2014, 20:00
Replies: 34
Views: 7,210
Posted By fabs

Another potential dumb question/comment warning....

Another potential dumb question/comment warning. My wife (Consultant Surgeon) has been advised that fixed protection means she will have to stop contributing to her pension (sorry if that is over...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2014, 21:56
Replies: 46
Views: 6,763
Posted By fabs

I was a dependant when my old man was at 26SU...

I was a dependant when my old man was at 26SU Gatow. He was gutted as he thought we'd be posted back to UK early. And we were
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Jan 2014, 11:48
Replies: 25
Views: 3,832
Posted By fabs

Thank you to those that replied. Gibbon, to be...

Thank you to those that replied. Gibbon, to be honest I went with BA because the timings were most suitable. I have no particular affinity or otherwise with BA, have flown to CPT numerous times (no...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Jan 2014, 11:35
Replies: 25
Views: 3,832
Posted By fabs

Advice/Help - Long Haul with 2 young Kids

In a few weeks I am flying BA Leeds to Cape Town (via LHR) with 2 young kids. 3 year old boy and 1 year old girl. Couldn’t go Premium Economy and my little girl will be a lap passenger due...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2014, 14:09
Replies: 35
Views: 4,921
Posted By fabs

Fenton ATZ

Can confirm that the MATZ and ATZ are suspended until March. Two NOTAMS (one for ATZ and one for MATZ) should have been sent out in Nov/Dec, we were under the impression that had happened. It will...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2013, 09:51
Replies: 36
Views: 11,114
Posted By fabs

Turbinetoohot Sorry, no access to interweb...

Turbinetoohot

Sorry, no access to interweb for a few days. The IBN says this wrt the original exit date:
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2013, 13:29
Replies: 36
Views: 11,114
Posted By fabs

TBH, I will sign up to it because it promises to...

TBH, I will sign up to it because it promises to keep your original exit date as an option point. So if it's not working out you still have the chance to excape on that day without taking a hit.
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