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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2008, 16:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Posted By Hugh S

Day1-Week1, I'm assuming from the content of...

Day1-Week1,

I'm assuming from the content of your post that you are not currently serving.

You cannot apply to join the RAF as SAR aircrew. As a pilot you can be streamed rotary and after...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2008, 23:00
Replies: 227
Views: 49,221
Posted By Hugh S

I'm afraid you won't be able to join the RAF. ...

I'm afraid you won't be able to join the RAF.

You see - I'm the only gay in the Air Force!

Seriously, although the previous advice may seem to be fairly right wing, it is both accurate and...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2008, 09:24
Replies: 42
Views: 7,468
Posted By Hugh S

Does that make it right? The fact that...

Does that make it right? The fact that commissioned rear-crew have historically been given more flying pay does not mean that a MACR carrying out the same role should get less.

The fundamental...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2008, 13:23
Replies: 42
Views: 7,468
Posted By Hugh S

Although there are quite a few sharp AEOs on the...

Although there are quite a few sharp AEOs on the fleet who will have no problem slotting into the role of Tacco, there are also a few that struggle to tie their shoelaces!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2008, 20:57
Replies: 42
Views: 7,468
Posted By Hugh S

At the moment it's nothing more than a pat on the...

At the moment it's nothing more than a pat on the back and the promise of a window seat on the MRA4.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2008, 19:33
Replies: 42
Views: 7,468
Posted By Hugh S

The first MRA4 isn't due at Kinloss until early...

The first MRA4 isn't due at Kinloss until early 2010 so an ISD of December 2010 is pretty optimistic.

Dave:



The OCU had previously been extended to teach the AEO students how to add 5...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2008, 18:55
Replies: 42
Views: 7,468
Posted By Hugh S

Beags: The revised Nimrod MRA4 ISD set in...

Beags:


The revised Nimrod MRA4 ISD set in 1998 (4 years prior to the end of commissioning AEOs) was 2005. The current projected ISD is 2011.

I'm not sure about your maths but by my...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2008, 10:44
Replies: 42
Views: 7,468
Posted By Hugh S

PFMG, I understand your argument but we are...

PFMG,

I understand your argument but we are effectively talking about substitution pay in another form. It's not a case of having a new open scheme for MACr, it's about bums on seats during a...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2008, 23:03
Replies: 42
Views: 7,468
Posted By Hugh S

Non-Commissioned Nimrod Air Electronics Officers (II)

Aside from the obvious comments about keeping the sun off the tac screen and operating the dimmers switch, the fact that three master aircrew will soon be filling the role of AEO on the Nimrod MR2 is...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2008, 22:41
Replies: 18
Views: 2,806
Posted By Hugh S

PPRuNe Towers, The thread was active for...

PPRuNe Towers,

The thread was active for about 10hrs and included posts from myself, Admin Guru and at least 1 other PPrune member.

The truth is out there, but in the meantime I'll start the...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2008, 18:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,806
Posted By Hugh S

Of course I did - the thread was flying related!...

Of course I did - the thread was flying related! :}
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2008, 18:21
Replies: 18
Views: 2,806
Posted By Hugh S

I am the originator and I certainly didn't delete...

I am the originator and I certainly didn't delete it.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2008, 16:07
Replies: 1,820
Views: 403,554
Posted By Hugh S

Although the Winco hasn't really thought through...

Although the Winco hasn't really thought through his previous post I think tw@! is a little extreme; "Muppet" would have sufficed.

His comments regarding QFIs are about 12 months out of date: at...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2008, 15:23
Replies: 18
Views: 2,806
Posted By Hugh S

MODS - Why did you remove the AEO thread?

Mods,

The "Non-commissioned Air Electronics Officers" thread started today has been removed and there is no record of the posts made using the search facility.

Although there was criticism of...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2008, 09:26
Replies: 1,820
Views: 403,554
Posted By Hugh S

EdSett, I appreciate that your post was...

EdSett,

I appreciate that your post was written at midnight but if you re-read my comments you will see that I am not contradicting myself but stating a fact:



The safety case is being...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2008, 20:24
Replies: 1,820
Views: 403,554
Posted By Hugh S

DV, There are quite a few aircrew who are...

DV,

There are quite a few aircrew who are completely happy with the safety of the Nimrod and I am very happy for them. There are also a reasonable number, just like me, who have completed their...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2008, 23:28
Replies: 1,820
Views: 403,554
Posted By Hugh S

EdSett You are either in a ground tour or...

EdSett


You are either in a ground tour or don't listen to people speaking in the crew room. Although the majority of aircrew seem to be either worried but prepared to accept the risk, or not...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2008, 23:42
Replies: 37
Views: 5,852
Posted By Hugh S

Marly Lite: 1 cab on 1st standby for 24...

Marly Lite:


1 cab on 1st standby for 24 hours a day with a second cab on RS60 (60 minutes notice) during daylight hours, 365 days a year.

Add to that 2 SAR Force crews in the Falklands at any...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2006, 22:31
Replies: 1,820
Views: 403,554
Posted By Hugh S

This is nothing but media scaremongering. The...

This is nothing but media scaremongering. The report makes the problem look dreadful but it's no more than a little inconvenience and a slower trip home.
The aircraft must have been depressurised at...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2006, 22:15
Replies: 35
Views: 11,494
Posted By Hugh S

It's supposed to have holes!

If the holes weren't in the fuselage, the bl**dy sonobuoys would have an interesting time getting into the sea!

Just like the lack of air pressure you get when you depressurise at low level...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2006, 04:28
Replies: 1,820
Views: 403,554
Posted By Hugh S

Orac: While I agree that a large dose of cynicism...

Orac: While I agree that a large dose of cynicism is healthy when it comes to dealing with the press, I think it is unfair to tar all journalists with the same brush. Mick Smith has made some valid...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2006, 03:36
Replies: 36
Views: 6,128
Posted By Hugh S

Right on the button, Mike. Why let crew safety...

Right on the button, Mike. Why let crew safety get in the way of a good PR stunt.:ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2006, 18:16
Replies: 1,339
Views: 342,635
Posted By Hugh S

The light at the end of the tunnel has been switched off!

Harry the Staysh at ISK announced this afternoon that JPA has been switched off until further notice! Alternative arrangements are being sought as an interim measure. Fantastic - smart procurement at...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2004, 21:35
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By Hugh S

All the best Bob, Your wire straightening days...

All the best Bob,
Your wire straightening days may be over but you've left plenty of SAR photos for us to remember you by.
Have a happy retirement,
Hugh S.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Oct 2003, 05:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,641
Posted By Hugh S

Talking I don't remember Finchey having blonde hair -...

I don't remember Finchey having blonde hair - take a look at the photo!
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