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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2011, 10:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,581
Posted By AlphaSierra

Goprdon, Beagle, Thanks for the info. I...

Goprdon, Beagle,

Thanks for the info. I noticed the lack of additional clauses on the PPL(H) section, but as it still says...

"has had the award of the flying badge confirmed in compliance with...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2011, 08:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,581
Posted By AlphaSierra

Beagle, Shboy, Has this been sorted yet?...

Beagle, Shboy,

Has this been sorted yet? Beagle, how did you persuade the CAA? Is it laid down somewhere? Shboy, I'm in a similar position. Being able to skip the "specific requirements" and go...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Mar 2011, 21:34
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,749,083
Posted By AlphaSierra

I emailed HR asking about my online test result....

I emailed HR asking about my online test result. They are saying that their records show that I haven't completed the test yet. Not sure what's happened there!
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Mar 2011, 11:18
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,749,083
Posted By AlphaSierra

For anyone who's in the early stages and about to...

For anyone who's in the early stages and about to do the first online computer test - I could not find much info before I did mine, so here is my experience.

You are given a string of either...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Mar 2011, 18:29
Replies: 11,746
Views: 3,749,083
Posted By AlphaSierra

Hi everyone, Thought I'd join the fun and...

Hi everyone,

Thought I'd join the fun and post my experiences here.

I've just done the online initial questionnaire followed by the online test. It seemed to go okay. I was achieving 4/5 on the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2008, 21:02
Replies: 11
Views: 4,398
Posted By AlphaSierra

Thanks for all the replies. Running a 503 all...

Thanks for all the replies. Running a 503 all sounds very manageable and obviously not as limiting as I thought. Does anyone have anything bad to say about the Shadow (aside from the tight rear...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2008, 22:29
Replies: 11
Views: 4,398
Posted By AlphaSierra

2-Stroke Shadow. Shall I...?

Hi all,

I'm looking about for my first aircraft to tour about cheaply in. I want to keep the financial outlay (and therefore the risks) low and have my eyes on either a Shadow or an X-Air. Viewed...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2008, 15:27
Replies: 39
Views: 7,062
Posted By AlphaSierra

I was looking at that Chevvron on AforS...

I was looking at that Chevvron on AforS yesterday. Always been tempted. It ticks every box for me - cheapish, two seats, mid wing, high aspect ratio and reasonable glide angle, and de-riggable. Hands...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2008, 15:21
Replies: 39
Views: 7,062
Posted By AlphaSierra

Chevvron, Defunct? Has Halton Microlight...

Chevvron,

Defunct? Has Halton Microlight Club closed?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2006, 18:24
Replies: 178
Views: 32,659
Posted By AlphaSierra

ASK21 glider Summer 1999

ASK21 glider

Summer 1999
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2006, 12:02
Replies: 28
Views: 3,985
Posted By AlphaSierra

It's easy to go back and try to be someone better...

It's easy to go back and try to be someone better than yourself. Don't try to be that better person.

It may work if you're a good actor, or just lucky on the day, but I reckon most people who try...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2004, 13:17
Replies: 11
Views: 3,099
Posted By AlphaSierra

Ahh! Why haven't I heard yet? I'm very tempted to...

Ahh! Why haven't I heard yet? I'm very tempted to start fishing around in the mailbox of the empty flat that shares my block. It's overflowing with stuff! It's been two weeks and five days. Damn my...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2004, 10:01
Replies: 27
Views: 3,619
Posted By AlphaSierra

Should I be confused? If I recall there was...

Should I be confused?

If I recall there was a question about joining UAS as a GB. My advice is DO IT! The ground branch have the oportunity to sit around and do very little, whilst endulging in...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2004, 16:08
Replies: 3,092
Views: 211,150
Posted By AlphaSierra

Do you know about the URNUs? (Uni RN Unit). ...

Do you know about the URNUs? (Uni RN Unit).

In case you haven't:- It's the closest you'll come to a Navy UAS equiv. Unfortunately the only flying they get done is on special one offs, or on a...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Oct 2004, 10:01
Replies: 20
Views: 3,786
Posted By AlphaSierra

Hi all, Thought I would dredge up this post...

Hi all,

Thought I would dredge up this post as I've found it useful. I have some questions to add:

What is the working environment like for Eurocontrol? Is it similar to what you might see at...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Oct 2004, 16:15
Replies: 12
Views: 1,501
Posted By AlphaSierra

The second set of notes was handed out during the...

The second set of notes was handed out during the test day. This seems to vary though. The few others I've spoken to don't seem to have received them!

Try emailing
...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Oct 2004, 12:42
Replies: 12
Views: 1,501
Posted By AlphaSierra

Re-Application Date

MM,

Thanks. Gutted doesnt' describe it does it?! How are your other applications coming on? Are you planning to go for Eurocontrol or ATSA posts? I've just printed off the Eurocontrol application...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Oct 2004, 09:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,501
Posted By AlphaSierra

Vectorline, Thanks for the ideas. It's...

Vectorline,

Thanks for the ideas. It's definate food for thought! I will be putting you on my "phone-a-friend" list next year!

Another answer might be "I quit!" :p




..Joking of course...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Oct 2004, 15:44
Replies: 1
Views: 949
Posted By AlphaSierra

Military ATCO / FCO

Hi,

I will be visiting OASC in December, and having just been declined a place with NATS, I was wondering about putting ATCO or Fighter Controller as another choice on my application (Pilot being...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Oct 2004, 13:32
Replies: 12
Views: 1,501
Posted By AlphaSierra

Yes I was.. In context of course. I had the...

Yes I was.. In context of course.

I had the Queens' and Presidents' planes on a confliction course, and two other planes each with 400 on board on a seperate confliction course. I only had time...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Oct 2004, 11:55
Replies: 12
Views: 1,501
Posted By AlphaSierra

NATS Interviews - your experiences

I had my final selection day this week. Has anyone else had interviews recently? I'd be interested to hear how it all went, how people feel about them.

My personal feelings are that it was all...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Oct 2004, 11:08
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By AlphaSierra

I had to wait a few weeks for possible interview...

I had to wait a few weeks for possible interview dates to come up on the website. They change occasionally too, i suspect when other people book or cancel.

I would suggest the best way to get to...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2004, 12:54
Replies: 29
Views: 3,555
Posted By AlphaSierra

Aw, Now if I fail selection I'm gonna be...

Aw,

Now if I fail selection I'm gonna be really disappointed!


:)
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Apr 2004, 12:33
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By AlphaSierra

Funny you should 'touch' on this subject. I've...

Funny you should 'touch' on this subject. I've just 'come out' of a navy medical. Why is it that the doctor doing the tactical groping is always a bl**dy man?

Oh well.. Widely accepted, just like...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2004, 11:09
Replies: 11
Views: 1,419
Posted By AlphaSierra

Hi Dan, Hard luck. Just think though, if you...

Hi Dan,

Hard luck. Just think though, if you still qualify to do the tests again, the 12 months will pass in a jiffy. I failed at OASC (RAF officer selection) back in november '03 and it's April...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2004, 10:53
Replies: 6
Views: 813
Posted By AlphaSierra

Hi, I went for tests yesterday. The chap who...

Hi,

I went for tests yesterday. The chap who did the talk with us (Who also interviews for NATS - probably the same one you had!) said that choosing a non-NATS establishment to visit would not be...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Apr 2004, 10:48
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By AlphaSierra

Very good Barnaby :) It went ok I reckon. We...

Very good Barnaby :)

It went ok I reckon. We shall see.
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Apr 2004, 14:10
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By AlphaSierra

It's my turn now!

My suit is pressed, my shirt ironed, my car filled...

Onward to bournemouth for testing.

Wish me luck!


And the best of luck to anyone reading this who's going to be there tomorrow.

Andy
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Mar 2004, 18:40
Replies: 43
Views: 5,439
Posted By AlphaSierra

I just gave NATS recruitment a call. The nice...

I just gave NATS recruitment a call. The nice lady told me that they're currently recruiting for courses commencing between April-July 2005.

Good new to some I hope!

Andy
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Mar 2004, 01:08
Replies: 43
Views: 5,439
Posted By AlphaSierra

Congrats Fog, My test dates are 22nd April...

Congrats Fog,

My test dates are 22nd April in Bournemouth. I only submitted the application three days ago, so it's all good so far. Here's hoping they've sorted out the rest of the process too!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2004, 22:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,609
Posted By AlphaSierra

Cool Swapping OASC for AIB. Good idea?

Apologies to those people who find it annoying when people post identical topics in different forums. I just wanna make sure I get coverage :)

I'm a bloke who's recently *rsed up, 1st attempt, at...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Feb 2004, 21:36
Replies: 2
Views: 869
Posted By AlphaSierra

Cool Navy Aircrew and the AIB

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I can't find much on here about RN aircrew and the AIB. The search doesn't seem to be working which doesn't help.

I'm a bloke who's recently *rsed up at OASC (and is...
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