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Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2014, 08:10
Replies: 19
Views: 5,359
Posted By fatobs

I was an observer for 16 years, ASW / SAR, had a...

I was an observer for 16 years, ASW / SAR, had a whale of a time, the journey to the frontline was hard and the course difficult, but once there it was worthwhile.

That said I am now an airline...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2011, 13:19
Replies: 12
Views: 2,659
Posted By fatobs

A few years ago following a dicussion in the pub...

A few years ago following a dicussion in the pub with what appeared to be a confused old man who told me he had worked on FAA lancaters in 1945 I looked into this and he was right.

780 NAS flew 3...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2008, 18:55
Replies: 27
Views: 3,101
Posted By fatobs

doubledolphins I was an Observer for 16...

doubledolphins

I was an Observer for 16 years and spent that time also being shafted by other Observers, especially GL types, who didn't want to or were too scared to leave the navy.

Now I fly...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Jul 2008, 20:30
Replies: 17
Views: 1,624
Posted By fatobs

As an RNR member I know a couple of EZY pilots...

As an RNR member I know a couple of EZY pilots who are members of the RNR (air branch), no idea about RYR though (doubt it somehow though).

Hope that helps
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2008, 19:07
Replies: 21
Views: 3,236
Posted By fatobs

Try the Wardroom at Culdrose. Wouldn't wish...

Try the Wardroom at Culdrose.

Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, make prisonners serve their time there and they would never offend again!!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Mar 2008, 18:20
Replies: 12
Views: 1,149
Posted By fatobs

BombDr, I did just that last year, left the...

BombDr,

I did just that last year, left the RN after 16 years (albeit as a Seaking Observer so I had alot of flying experience)

Was offered 3 jobs within a month of leaving and am now in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2008, 18:37
Replies: 88
Views: 13,755
Posted By fatobs

unfortunately I missed out on Brian Moores...

unfortunately I missed out on Brian Moores comment.. Why because I happen to be north of the border and had to put up with the most biased commentry I have ever heard from david Sole and some other...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jan 2008, 10:31
Replies: 14
Views: 1,550
Posted By fatobs

I was an Observer in the RN for 16 years. ...

I was an Observer in the RN for 16 years.

Weighed up the options and deceided to get my licenses and ended up with 3 job offers within 1 month of leaving the Navy, now flying with the company I...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Jan 2008, 10:38
Replies: 8
Views: 3,090
Posted By fatobs

well said clear prop could not have put it better...

well said clear prop could not have put it better myself
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2008, 12:11
Replies: 43
Views: 7,711
Posted By fatobs

I happen to know the SNP spokesman for defence...

I happen to know the SNP spokesman for defence (and he knows even less about it than any of the other politicians who claim to be "experts"!) - he was the one who claimed all RN ships based at...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2007, 18:08
Replies: 15
Views: 4,412
Posted By fatobs

I completed my CPL and IR at AFT - they couldn't...

I completed my CPL and IR at AFT - they couldn't have been better, Brian and the guys know what you need as a military guy and will tailor the course to your needs and time constraints (As an...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
27th Jul 2007, 10:56
Replies: 754
Views: 326,651
Posted By fatobs

I must say some people’s attitude on this thread...

I must say some people’s attitude on this thread beggar’s belief. The airlines do not owe you anything

I am in the same position as most of you, I finished all my licences in May and have been...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2006, 09:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,320
Posted By fatobs

althenick As aircrew based at Gannet I can...

althenick

As aircrew based at Gannet I can promise the landing fees are nothing like £8000 (try in vicinity of 100, which is still more than Ryanair!!).

As for moving to Machrihanish we have...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2006, 21:26
Replies: 139
Views: 39,989
Posted By fatobs

Glad all got out OK. Tonight was the first...

Glad all got out OK.

Tonight was the first interview I have seen given by Des Browne - on Channel 4.

Man couldn't string a coherent sentence together, knew less about the event than I did (and...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2006, 12:50
Replies: 74
Views: 8,612
Posted By fatobs

Done many years in both Culdrose and Yeov's as...

Done many years in both Culdrose and Yeov's as bad as each other, actually prefered being at sea!!!

Prestwick on the other hand................ Fantastic
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2006, 17:34
Replies: 12
Views: 2,187
Posted By fatobs

Although just a mere Navy SAR Observer I am in...

Although just a mere Navy SAR Observer I am in the process of doing all my licensces (off to Bristol GS on Monday for Module 1) although slightly older at 37.

It is expensive (luckily I have a...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2006, 16:25
Replies: 25
Views: 4,306
Posted By fatobs

Not strictly airborne. but was sitting in a van...

Not strictly airborne. but was sitting in a van eating bagrats (hence the name) watching the maintainers AF a Seaking in Belgium when it was hit by lightning. Disharged through the sponsoon and a...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2005, 17:23
Replies: 40
Views: 6,145
Posted By fatobs

Happens up here on a regular basis, not as if you...

Happens up here on a regular basis, not as if you get many Helos flying around at night, particularly enjoy it on a very dark night while on a SAR shout.

But then what do you expect from the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2005, 18:35
Replies: 29
Views: 3,881
Posted By fatobs

As discussed at length on another thread the RN...

As discussed at length on another thread the RN is having great difficulty recruiting at the moment.

Of course this type of media coverage will help!

If we can't celebrate a battle which helped...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2005, 08:49
Replies: 215
Views: 26,531
Posted By fatobs

RAFLOO. Re Prestwick RN deatchment being...

RAFLOO.

Re Prestwick RN deatchment being disbanded.....

Obviously you know something I don't, pretty surprising as I am based at pretwick and have heard no such rumour (although it is true that...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2005, 16:26
Replies: 135
Views: 20,202
Posted By fatobs

Not only do we SAR types (rearseat) have lovely...

Not only do we SAR types (rearseat) have lovely new orange and black multifab Goonsuits we have just been told there are orange flying ovies on their way for SAR crews (front and backseat)!!

Also...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2005, 21:16
Replies: 135
Views: 20,202
Posted By fatobs

On 2 weeks leave - can't wait to get back to work...

On 2 weeks leave - can't wait to get back to work just so I can see this fabled badge, it's all very exciting!! Or as usual hasn't it made it up here (that's outside 20 miles from Culdrose /...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2005, 12:03
Replies: 19
Views: 3,842
Posted By fatobs

Helo Hotline

Best thing is...

As A Military SAR operator they asked us to predict when and where we would fly!!

Don't have to do that now only have to produce maps with exact turning points and times after...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Mar 2005, 13:21
Replies: 54
Views: 30,123
Posted By fatobs

Was part of the Navy SAR Crew from Prestwick that...

Was part of the Navy SAR Crew from Prestwick that was first on scene.

Weather at low level was initially fairly poor - Vis 3000m cloud base 200 - 300 ft, Sea state 2 - 3, improved through the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2005, 18:55
Replies: 35
Views: 5,327
Posted By fatobs

As a simple SAR boy how am I supposed to do my...

As a simple SAR boy how am I supposed to do my training?

Very difficult to do winching from 500ft...

If I can't train I can't go and get those horse riders who are hit by cars ( heard it was 33...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2005, 09:29
Replies: 29
Views: 5,032
Posted By fatobs

Strato Q Good to see some words of...

Strato Q

Good to see some words of encouragement out there.

Am looking to do the same thing myself, 2 yrs to go and counting...

Not sure if age will be a problem (38 when I leave) or the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2005, 10:18
Replies: 45
Views: 14,854
Posted By fatobs

MS10 liferaft under the top table, to be inflated...

MS10 liferaft under the top table, to be inflated when it all gets too tedious

...... happy days
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2004, 16:00
Replies: 119
Views: 21,087
Posted By fatobs

Culdrose................ need I say more.

Culdrose................

need I say more.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2004, 09:03
Replies: 20
Views: 3,162
Posted By fatobs

Big Dipper, For the record the film footage...

Big Dipper,

For the record the film footage was of the first two casualties being lifted, they were both fully concious and in no danger. There was no comms to fully brief the submariners so...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2004, 14:51
Replies: 802
Views: 88,211
Posted By fatobs

WE Branch Fanatic NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...

WE Branch Fanatic

NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gannet SAR Flight is a stand alone unit and is not associated with 77 NAS.

Culdrose is our parent air station but that is as far as it goes.

Good to...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2004, 14:51
Replies: 863
Views: 121,009
Posted By fatobs

WE Branch Fanatic NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...

WE Branch Fanatic

NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gannet SAR Flight is a stand alone unit and is not associated with 77 NAS.

Culdrose is our parent air station but that is as far as it goes.

Good to...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2004, 14:51
Replies: 20
Views: 3,162
Posted By fatobs

WE Branch Fanatic NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...

WE Branch Fanatic

NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gannet SAR Flight is a stand alone unit and is not associated with 77 NAS.

Culdrose is our parent air station but that is as far as it goes.

Good to...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2004, 10:47
Replies: 802
Views: 88,211
Posted By fatobs

Oggin Aviator.. Don't forget Gannet SAR flight...

Oggin Aviator..
Don't forget Gannet SAR flight in your list "SAR experts" only the busiest SAR unit in the UK last year and on track for the honours again this year.

If the rest of the Navy...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Oct 2004, 10:47
Replies: 863
Views: 121,009
Posted By fatobs

Oggin Aviator.. Don't forget Gannet SAR flight...

Oggin Aviator..
Don't forget Gannet SAR flight in your list "SAR experts" only the busiest SAR unit in the UK last year and on track for the honours again this year.

If the rest of the Navy...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2004, 10:47
Replies: 20
Views: 3,162
Posted By fatobs

Oggin Aviator.. Don't forget Gannet SAR flight...

Oggin Aviator..
Don't forget Gannet SAR flight in your list "SAR experts" only the busiest SAR unit in the UK last year and on track for the honours again this year.

If the rest of the Navy...
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