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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2011, 22:37
Replies: 90
Views: 17,722
Posted By Irish Tempest

Lots of successful of pieces of kit bought from...

Lots of successful of pieces of kit bought from the US...and yes they do work well. However, pause two marching paces. Not a penny from purchases goes back to the economy, either in taxes nor in...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2011, 23:51
Replies: 22
Views: 4,099
Posted By Irish Tempest

Future F35C Bases (Pros/Cons)

L&G,

Curious to the hear the learned folks views, where should we put her/him? (being Pc). I believe a lot of the original requirements may have changed (ie now a carrier variant aircraft (not a...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2010, 19:17
Replies: 32
Views: 11,656
Posted By Irish Tempest

H'mm same seat design as that on JSF... that'll...

H'mm same seat design as that on JSF... that'll go do well...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2010, 18:17
Replies: 16
Views: 4,482
Posted By Irish Tempest

Can't believe he got married in mess undress......

Can't believe he got married in mess undress... the shame and with his button done up he indicates 'on duty'. Do the spams get married in MU as opposed to the usual 'Blazer' number?
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jun 2009, 23:50
Replies: 19
Views: 5,804
Posted By Irish Tempest

Aha, but these do not operate in the same way as...

Aha, but these do not operate in the same way as RN MTP's which are Engineer Officers. AAC MTPs are specialist pilots with Eng experience vs RN Engineer Officers who then get trained to fly. Big...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jun 2009, 23:19
Replies: 19
Views: 5,804
Posted By Irish Tempest

Devil Royal Navy Maintenance Test Pilots... Do we need them in this day and age?

Originally formed to ensure consistency of cable rigging lengths for the Stringbags in days of yore. RAF and AAC don't have them. Why should the RN?

Petrol poured...

IT
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2009, 00:37
Replies: 0
Views: 842
Posted By Irish Tempest

Irish SAR Helo Crash Documentary

Just discovered a interesting prog on RTE (ROI TV channel) about a Dauphin accident that occured about 10 years ago.

V sad and a definite cautionary tale to all aviators. I suspect a v good...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2009, 12:50
Replies: 27
Views: 6,833
Posted By Irish Tempest

Official Recognition of UKSF

By 'elite', i'm wondering if you mean 'special'. The UKSF community uses tiers to define their level of elite(ness).

Tier 1 - SAS/SBS
Tier 2 - Royal Marines
Tier 3 - Parachute Regt & RAF Regt...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2009, 17:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,690
Posted By Irish Tempest

RAF vs RN FAA Engineers

Hmmm, this one is quite interesting. From what i've heard, (and witnessed at first hand), RAF JENGOs can and are overruled by some senior RAF Aircrew who tell 'junior sprog' 'they know better than...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2009, 20:14
Replies: 19
Views: 3,626
Posted By Irish Tempest

Expression of Interest to Spat out on OFT

Speaking from the 100 year old FAA perspective we need about 450 guys & gals to express an interest per year (this includes those who watch Top Gun on Film 4 on a Saturday night and then pop down to...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2009, 20:04
Replies: 8
Views: 918
Posted By Irish Tempest

DannyBoy, You have your age set at 16? If...

DannyBoy,

You have your age set at 16? If this is the case and you have the UCAS points I would be v impressed. There are a lot of hoops to jump through in order to become a Naval Officer.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2008, 12:07
Replies: 93
Views: 13,138
Posted By Irish Tempest

2 images the RAF is trying to shed in the current...

2 images the RAF is trying to shed in the current recruiting environment:

1. It is a gentlemans club full of toffs and public schoolboys.
2. It consists solely of pilots.

IMHO the...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2008, 21:41
Replies: 26
Views: 7,634
Posted By Irish Tempest

MoD airfares** Brize Norton UK to Falkland...

MoD airfares**

Brize Norton UK to Falkland Islands (economy booking made more than 28 days in advance) £2,218
Brize Norton UK to Falkland Islands (economy booking made less...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2008, 21:06
Replies: 32
Views: 4,553
Posted By Irish Tempest

Cool Variance between RAF & RN eyesight standards

I do find it a lil bit strange that the RN and and the RAF have the following variance in eyesight standards:


All are stated min standards

RAF (Pilot)
Uncorrected 6/6
Corrected N/A (as 6/6...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2008, 19:31
Replies: 18
Views: 1,765
Posted By Irish Tempest

Why not try RN NCE entry for the Military...

Why not try RN NCE entry for the Military Aviation Academy? Becoming v popular... nothing ventured nothing gained. The RN's requirement for fast jet drivers is ramping up due to JSF and CVF...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Oct 2008, 19:52
Replies: 9
Views: 3,286
Posted By Irish Tempest

Is that a 'Pussers dirk' in the jenny wrens left...

Is that a 'Pussers dirk' in the jenny wrens left 'ahem' breast pocket??:eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2008, 19:23
Replies: 16
Views: 22,542
Posted By Irish Tempest

Bit concerned with that guide JUNGLIE SEA...

Bit concerned with that guide

JUNGLIE SEA KING RAF

Secrets out.....:eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2008, 16:36
Replies: 3,092
Views: 212,194
Posted By Irish Tempest

Try an appeal... a percentage of decisions get...

Try an appeal... a percentage of decisions get overturned.

Did you fail at the Medical post AIB or did CAMB fail you on the Medical proforma prior to AIB?

Please PM me if you wish to discuss...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2008, 18:22
Replies: 44
Views: 4,457
Posted By Irish Tempest

From one who knows...

Due to the Age Discrimination Act (recently brought in by the Government) all 3 forces had a hard look at the pay scales, increment levels etc and found there was significant disparity between RN/RAF...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2008, 21:51
Replies: 18
Views: 2,782
Posted By Irish Tempest

Red Arrows flew in the opening/closing ceremony...

Red Arrows flew in the opening/closing ceremony up the mall...

Anyway, was anyone else cringing during that 8 min display in Beijing after what the Chinese had done... Boris did however give a...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2008, 19:24
Replies: 39
Views: 6,076
Posted By Irish Tempest

Philrigger Appreciate where you are coming...

Philrigger

Appreciate where you are coming from wrt lessons learned (sorry identified) - However the JAP was essential with the amount of 'Joint' ways of working. The main driver being JFH. It...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2008, 17:11
Replies: 39
Views: 6,076
Posted By Irish Tempest

Contact the JSP Pol Branch

Just to add confusion to the mix boys.

If you feel seen off why not contact the SP Pol branch via e-mail, the alternate being the particular chapter in questions' sponsor. More likely than not...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2008, 21:06
Replies: 3,092
Views: 212,194
Posted By Irish Tempest

140 vs 180 UCAS

I'm not sure if the RAF has maintained 140 UCAS points as an entry requirement. The Army/RN currently requires 180 plus Maths/English GCSE Grade C. The bar has been raised... and about time too.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2008, 17:30
Replies: 63
Views: 8,895
Posted By Irish Tempest

DANNATT Leaving Gift

Personally, absolutely gutted when I heard that Gen DANNATT was not in the picture for the CDS role. I think on balance DANNATT is the most inspiration Snr Officer I have come across in my years in...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2008, 19:05
Replies: 30
Views: 15,724
Posted By Irish Tempest

There is a RN shop on Portsmouths Sea Front nr...

There is a RN shop on Portsmouths Sea Front nr Unicorn Gate... to the RHS of Louis Bernard/Jack Blair Mens Wear that does great 'Fancy Back' shirts. You just pop in, pick the craziest fabric known...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2008, 18:20
Replies: 18
Views: 1,753
Posted By Irish Tempest

Fair point Mr R, but what about a new fangled...

Fair point Mr R, but what about a new fangled name for it. Maybe 'Aircrew Specialist'...pay?

Do Aicrew rcv said pay because they are 'Flying' i.e. using skills routinely in the air as part of...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2008, 17:47
Replies: 18
Views: 1,753
Posted By Irish Tempest

'Flying pay' per se?

'Flying pay' per se?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2008, 19:35
Replies: 26
Views: 4,362
Posted By Irish Tempest

Q What was the last (ever) aircraft to depart Bessbrook Mill?

A RN Lynx from 815 OCU... oh the shame...:D

IT
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2008, 21:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,630
Posted By Irish Tempest

LB it might be worth checking the Flight Test...

LB it might be worth checking the Flight Test Forum as there are some extremely wiley engineers that loiter in there. If any one can help you they can.

I used to deal with ALARP issues and gave...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2008, 23:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,020
Posted By Irish Tempest

RUCAWO pm sent. IT

RUCAWO pm sent.

IT
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2008, 20:24
Replies: 288
Views: 143,868
Posted By Irish Tempest

Most fond/blurred memories: RAF Sydenham, mad...

Most fond/blurred memories: RAF Sydenham, mad Adj and big Alex serving jellybabies into the wee hours...:yuk:
Most tri-Service fun: RAF Colerne
Most sneaky beaky and UFO ridden: RAF Rudloe...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2008, 21:25
Replies: 23
Views: 4,212
Posted By Irish Tempest

Royal Navy knicks and Pants next....

Watch this space...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2008, 01:30
Replies: 19
Views: 3,171
Posted By Irish Tempest

Ditto to all the above... will see you in the...

Ditto to all the above... will see you in the flaming datum in the sky...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2008, 14:42
Replies: 16
Views: 2,486
Posted By Irish Tempest

OC vs CO's in Maze Prison

I was fortunate to get a tour around the Maze Long Kesh Prison Facility nr Belfast before it was torn down... well the majority of it anyhow.

The tour guide said one of the things that always...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2008, 23:10
Replies: 50
Views: 9,951
Posted By Irish Tempest

Why do I bother...

Can someone please explain, why the :mad: did I work hard at school, graft my way through 3rd level education and then pass out from Orificer Skule, work through a plethora of service training,...
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