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Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2006, 15:36
Replies: 3,092
Views: 213,930
Posted By Antelope

Chopped = failed the course It's then up to...

Chopped = failed the course

It's then up to the Gods whether you get another type, eg chopped fast jet go rotary or it could mean end up behind a desk depending why you failed and how many pilots...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2006, 15:56
Replies: 11
Views: 3,798
Posted By Antelope

Is the enhanced aircraft commander rate specific...

Is the enhanced aircraft commander rate specific to the army (or a new invention) or have I just not realised it existed before (I'm Air Force by the way)?

Ant
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2006, 17:40
Replies: 72
Views: 9,630
Posted By Antelope

I don't disagree with the fact that they're...

I don't disagree with the fact that they're changing the fitness test levels as I've personally never found it that taxing and you can generally spot the people that are going to have trouble, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2006, 02:09
Replies: 3,092
Views: 213,930
Posted By Antelope

Exactly as TMJ said, age is irrelevant: And...

Exactly as TMJ said, age is irrelevant:

And as far as degrees go a first from Oxford/Cambridge will get you the same rank/pay as a pass from an ex poly (provided they're both 3 year courses).
...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2006, 19:57
Replies: 6
Views: 996
Posted By Antelope

The OTC is the army equivalent of the UAS, just...

The OTC is the army equivalent of the UAS, just as the URNU is that of the Navy. I believe that the OTC do losts of army type activities to prepare you to be a platoon commander unlike the UAS who go...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2006, 15:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,206
Posted By Antelope

Basic Osprey question but are the hours logged as...

Basic Osprey question but are the hours logged as fixed wing, rotary or a mixture of the two? Just interested.

Ant
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2006, 20:48
Replies: 47
Views: 11,868
Posted By Antelope

I'm almost at the conclusion of 'Operation...

I'm almost at the conclusion of 'Operation Certain Death' and have had breifings on the mission in the past and was wondering in the context of this thread how people thought the Apache may compare...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2006, 15:50
Replies: 178
Views: 32,745
Posted By Antelope

Viking glider with the ATC aged 16 at what used...

Viking glider with the ATC aged 16 at what used to be Catterick (I think it's called Marne Barracks and belongs to the Army now who appear to have built all manner of things on the airfield /...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2006, 15:41
Replies: 81
Views: 12,246
Posted By Antelope

When I went through UAS I saw many extremely...

When I went through UAS I saw many extremely intelligent people from one of the best Universities in the country get chopped. Being good academically certainly doesn't mean you'll be God's gift to...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2006, 11:41
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Antelope

I stand corrected, it's a few years since I left...

I stand corrected, it's a few years since I left the UAS but we all had to do the OASC medical first. We had one chap who had to join as a nav as he failed the reach for pilot by 1-2mm, needless to...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2006, 11:32
Replies: 31
Views: 3,894
Posted By Antelope

I may be wrong but, for all those saying to go to...

I may be wrong but, for all those saying to go to uni and join the UAS to get some flying experience, as far as I'm aware if you've failed the OASC medical you won't get into a UAS as a pilot either....
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2005, 14:03
Replies: 40
Views: 7,448
Posted By Antelope

Bit of a hold then off to Valley. Thanks for...

Bit of a hold then off to Valley.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2005, 13:47
Replies: 40
Views: 7,448
Posted By Antelope

Question Where to put your wings

Quick question,
Does anyone know where your wings have to go on your No1s, blues etc. Left side, above the pocket I know but how far, measurement wise? I need them on when I go back to work on Tues...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2004, 12:22
Replies: 18
Views: 2,028
Posted By Antelope

Are you sure DE isn't £900 and GDE more? I...

Are you sure DE isn't £900 and GDE more? I checked my payslips and I got about £1000-£1100 as a GDE through IOT.

Ant
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2004, 16:24
Replies: 117
Views: 25,970
Posted By Antelope

5F6B, Thanks for asking for us. I'm not...

5F6B,

Thanks for asking for us. I'm not pre-EFT but pre-BFJT having already been streamed hence wondering if or when it would affect us/me. Presumably if I do still go to Linton I'll be on one of...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2004, 15:21
Replies: 117
Views: 25,970
Posted By Antelope

A thirds better than half but that's no...

A thirds better than half but that's no consolation if you happen to be in that number... good luck everyone with the restreaming boards and comiserations to those on the wrong side of the line.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2004, 19:53
Replies: 18
Views: 2,028
Posted By Antelope

I mean thats after tax, accom, food but before...

I mean thats after tax, accom, food but before beer, dept etc.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2004, 11:53
Replies: 18
Views: 2,028
Posted By Antelope

Somewhere between ten and thirteen hundred...

Somewhere between ten and thirteen hundred disposable if I remember correctly give or take. I think the average was about eleven.

Ant
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2004, 21:19
Replies: 117
Views: 25,970
Posted By Antelope

As one of those waiting for Linton I think that...

As one of those waiting for Linton I think that the reason some of the pre-AFT guys will be restreamed as opposed to those pre-BFJT is that you can't just shut down Linton for a few months because...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2004, 20:37
Replies: 10
Views: 2,445
Posted By Antelope

It did indeed say 1000mph.

It did indeed say 1000mph.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2004, 23:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,335
Posted By Antelope

Vertico, I did hint that I was probably...

Vertico,

I did hint that I was probably wrong about the civvies being better (I thought maybe they'd be more upfront and less secretive/disorganised about what was going on and relaying...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2004, 23:11
Replies: 15
Views: 2,335
Posted By Antelope

Some of the many things I've heard include: ...

Some of the many things I've heard include:

1. Standards to be higher at Linton ie they're getting chop happy.

2. Linton to be a competition course - just because you pass the course doesnt...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2004, 03:35
Replies: 44
Views: 8,050
Posted By Antelope

96% sounds about right from when I went through...

96% sounds about right from when I went through last year but that's a 'gets through eventually' figure. The figure for those graduating first time is a lot lower.

Ant
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2004, 18:55
Replies: 46
Views: 6,399
Posted By Antelope

If it was 211 that was cancelled would the next...

If it was 211 that was cancelled would the next course therefore be 212 and go back to 72 so they'd take 2 courses in a row (210 & 212) or would 207 end up taking even courses (212 etc) and 72 odd.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2004, 00:07
Replies: 46
Views: 6,399
Posted By Antelope

Does anyone know what the deal is with the next...

Does anyone know what the deal is with the next few courses due to start linton. ie when they're likely to be and how many studes. I'm currently one of the guys waiting for Linton and while I'm more...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2004, 05:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,133
Posted By Antelope

Having gone through IOT fairly recently and still...

Having gone through IOT fairly recently and still having a number of friends undergoing selection from what I gather the anthro limits are usually enforced at first selection. However I know a number...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2003, 03:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,200
Posted By Antelope

London Gazette

As far as I'm aware, and correct me if I'm wrong, when you get commissioned your name is 'Gazetted' in the London Gazette the next day.
I graduated yesterday (27 Nov) and so believe that I, with the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Aug 2003, 23:32
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By Antelope

Thanks for the info everyone, especially Mac, it...

Thanks for the info everyone, especially Mac, it proved very useful. The only item I'm short now is images of the bombers themselves, and possibly nightfighters (I've got some from the RAF site but...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Aug 2003, 07:41
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By Antelope

Hamburg - WWII Photos

I have to do a presentation on the Battle of Hamburg during 1943 or the firestorm raid as it's more commonly known. The problem is I can't find any photos to use and was hoping somebody could point...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2003, 23:14
Replies: 15
Views: 2,072
Posted By Antelope

Airbedane, Very useful post, thanks, and...

Airbedane,
Very useful post, thanks, and everyone else too. One question though it may be me being stupid but what does TP stand for?
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2003, 19:19
Replies: 15
Views: 2,072
Posted By Antelope

Thanks for that. I know it's a way off before I...

Thanks for that. I know it's a way off before I get into the position to fly a Spit but I was wondering how I could help myself to get there in the mean time and this helps. I guess it's fly a cheap...
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2003, 07:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,072
Posted By Antelope

Warbird Flying - What does it take?

Hi, I'm basically interested in what it takes to start flying warbirds. Firstly my situation is that I wish to, and it's now looking rather likely, join the RAF as a pilot and for arguments sake lets...
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