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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2008, 21:43
Replies: 13
Views: 2,453
Posted By Fanois

Degree

I'm a trainee RN helo pilot with a degree (which was an awesome few years), but I've a mate who's an observer (in training) and, as a holdover, will be doing a year at Southampton Uni as part of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2006, 15:08
Replies: 16
Views: 3,537
Posted By Fanois

"We're gonna need a bigger tin opener"

"We're gonna need a bigger tin opener"
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2006, 09:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,027
Posted By Fanois

The training regimes are quite different in terms...

The training regimes are quite different in terms of content beyond militarisation. Surely it would amount to an expensive 'joint introductory phase'? The needs of all three services would be hard...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2006, 09:44
Replies: 58
Views: 6,022
Posted By Fanois

I'm just in the pilot grading phase with the RN....

I'm just in the pilot grading phase with the RN. PM me with any questions, but don't be put off by any comments that suggest that high competition should stop you from applying. A guy on my course...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2006, 15:48
Replies: 18
Views: 2,419
Posted By Fanois

Perfectly reasonable questions. I hope someone...

Perfectly reasonable questions. I hope someone answers them for you!
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2006, 16:08
Replies: 22
Views: 3,285
Posted By Fanois

Jimmy: FLY NAVY

Jimmy: FLY NAVY
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2006, 21:34
Replies: 41
Views: 12,379
Posted By Fanois

Hardly rock and roll but it tickled me at the...

Hardly rock and roll but it tickled me at the time:

Opposite the B2 static display at RIAT one (and presumably every) year, a little area coned off with nothing in it - apart from a small placard:...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2006, 09:28
Replies: 43
Views: 7,851
Posted By Fanois

Not to mention the Swordfish pilot who was...

Not to mention the Swordfish pilot who was afforded the opportunity to 'land' at -3000ft amsl!
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2006, 16:04
Replies: 8
Views: 2,561
Posted By Fanois

Brilliant, the standard night out section in the...

Brilliant, the standard night out section in the original link. Any current SUASers feel like contributing and writing a standard night (thursday of camp met roulette etc) for 'RAF' Boscombe down? ...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2006, 16:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By Fanois

Also... when i went to Cranwell they were saying...

Also... when i went to Cranwell they were saying you could attempt to transfer to pilot up until 31. Sketchy on details, so don't qoute me on that, but maybe worth looking into. Would be tight...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2006, 16:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By Fanois

If you're a crewman you'll be NCO aircrew, hence...

If you're a crewman you'll be NCO aircrew, hence you won't do IOT. The initial NCO aircrew course is, i believe, much shorter.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2006, 22:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,108
Posted By Fanois

Re: Some help with final preparation please.

Hi

Disclaimer: I went to the pub tonight.

They encourage you to go and bond at the pub. But there was no way i was getting pissed then performing with a hangover the next day...

For...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2006, 17:58
Replies: 23
Views: 2,940
Posted By Fanois

Re: RN application-Pilot/Obs

People say you cant do anything about your aptitude, i think you can make sure your mind's fresh, do some maths, number memory practise etc.

Just before i went in for my second test, i spoke to a...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2006, 23:30
Replies: 4
Views: 2,219
Posted By Fanois

Re: Busking To Be A Pilot

You have no heart 6foot!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2006, 20:45
Replies: 23
Views: 2,940
Posted By Fanois

Re: RN application-Pilot/Obs

Having done a sixth form schol and FS, I first applied for an RAF bursary at 18, got offered engineer, turned it down and went to SUAS as a VR pilot. Despite mediocre flying scores (got to nav-2...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2006, 23:20
Replies: 23
Views: 2,940
Posted By Fanois

Re: RN application-Pilot/Obs

Original 'poster'
If you wanna fly, stick to your flying preference. FJ or RW is a way down the line. I just got in to the RN as P after a long time trying for both light and dark blue. Just go...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2005, 11:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,246
Posted By Fanois

Thanks for your time folks, much appreciated.

Thanks for your time folks, much appreciated.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2005, 11:54
Replies: 34
Views: 7,614
Posted By Fanois

'Only one diary entry. It simply reads......

'Only one diary entry. It simply reads... bugger...'


Is shipmates repeated at all? I missed it.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2005, 21:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,246
Posted By Fanois

Nav/WSO: your experience sought

Good Day

I've been offered a place at Cranditz as a navigator (sorry, WSO). It was my second choice, but not just because i felt that i should put one down... I've always wanted to join the Air...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2005, 11:45
Replies: 8
Views: 3,405
Posted By Fanois

Really don't bother with flying lessons, apart...

Really don't bother with flying lessons, apart from perhaps a couple to see if you like it (!).

You may end up learning the "wrong" way and have to "un-learn" when EFT comes up. Like the man...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Apr 2004, 15:57
Replies: 9
Views: 3,197
Posted By Fanois

How can this test be kosha if you are allowed...

How can this test be kosha if you are allowed numerous attempts? Surely aptitude should be measured on a level footing, with all allowed only a certain number of goes? The RAF only allow candidates...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Apr 2004, 11:55
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By Fanois

I got into a UAS, so can you. there are 12-15...

I got into a UAS, so can you. there are 12-15 (can't remember) UAS's nationwide, and as an example my UAS took on about 20 pilots this year. If you do go to uni, get in touch with its affilliated...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Apr 2004, 00:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By Fanois

I wish I'd asked the question when i was 17! ...

I wish I'd asked the question when i was 17!

I'm 22 and just finishing a degree in aerospace engineering. My first flying was as an air cadet in a glider, then 20 hours of RAF flying scholarship....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Apr 2004, 23:43
Replies: 237
Views: 46,692
Posted By Fanois

Sorry to hijack your thread, Ren: May seem...

Sorry to hijack your thread, Ren:

May seem a pointless question (given that if you really want it you'll put the work in ragardless), but i'm at a good uni at the mo studying aero engineering...
Forum: Cabin Crew
7th Apr 2004, 11:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,294
Posted By Fanois

In an aircraft ops module, as part of my degree,...

In an aircraft ops module, as part of my degree, i was told that over booking was common practise and its extent relied on the stats of how many of ur pax are going to turn up.

empty seats = very...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Apr 2004, 11:57
Replies: 60
Views: 6,901
Posted By Fanois

Exclamation Many thanks guys, and i may well have spoken to...

Many thanks guys, and i may well have spoken to you at the show S.C, i visited your stand early on and the guy i spoke to was the first to point out that the industry was so unforgiving!

I've...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2004, 11:47
Replies: 60
Views: 6,901
Posted By Fanois

Is my first post, so please be gentle as I...

Is my first post, so please be gentle as I digress briefly into the modular/integrated argument.

I'm a wannabe with a few hrs under my belt, mostly UAS. I attended the recent Flyer show at...
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