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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2014, 07:05
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

RAAF Flight Screening Program (Merged)

How bad are you eyes?? laser surgery is an option for most but you won't get your file to fsp until you are medically fit
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2013, 07:56
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

RAAF Flight Screening Program (Merged)

Folks,

In my opinion there was nothing much fun about flight screening back when I did it. Treat it for what it is, a 2 week job interview and be thankful
For the opportunity.

While some...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2012, 01:37
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

RAAF Flight Screening Program (Merged)

I guess it depends on how big the pool is and how many get picked up in the next intake.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2012, 02:28
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

I wouldn't be too concerned about this so called...

I wouldn't be too concerned about this so called blog. There is no magic gouge for FSP, especially from someone who didn't make it. It's like the guy on pilots course who thinks back running will...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2012, 00:28
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Good post FHLL I think what DB is trying to...

Good post FHLL

I think what DB is trying to say is we should want to be a knuck because of the perceived status and honor that comes with the position.

Unfortunately this doesn't exist. A...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2012, 10:34
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

If ACG want people to want to do it the...

If ACG want people to want to do it the government should send a sqn to the middle east. We are fighting a war but our jets are deploying to Vegas, Guam and butterworth. If there was any more than a...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2012, 06:50
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

I prefer to brief for 1 hr then fly for 6 instead...

I prefer to brief for 1 hr then fly for 6 instead of the other way around.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2012, 08:36
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

It's up to how well you do on pilots course and...

It's up to how well you do on pilots course and what's available. There are prob more people after a kc30 spot than jets much to the frustration ofACG
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2012, 20:14
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Luckily nobody gets stirred up like this in...

Luckily nobody gets stirred up like this in reality though, otherwise we'd always be "down"...:uhoh:

I'm not going to ride the ever-popular ADFA bashing bandwagon; the people you're referring to...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2011, 21:11
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

It was on channel 7

It was on channel 7
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2011, 07:54
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

How bad can the pass rate be if they are breaking...

How bad can the pass rate be if they are breaking up OTS to save some coin.

Nicholas, don't let the BFTS kiddies get you down. They prob wasted 3 years at adfa.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2010, 05:22
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

You should be allowed to do pilot spec testing...

You should be allowed to do pilot spec testing before getting your eyes done. I would not do anything untill you have at least passed the tests and gone to an assesment day.

When said I 6...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2010, 04:17
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

I think I meant LASIK the one with the flap is...

I think I meant LASIK the one with the flap is not allowed.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2010, 03:21
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Sigh, My advice to you would be to pursue the...

Sigh, My advice to you would be to pursue the pilot application till the end before entering as oberver if thats not what you really want to do.

As for laser eye surgery I had it done after I...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2010, 21:21
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

good to hear FSP's now get helmuts, I still...

good to hear FSP's now get helmuts, I still remember how uncomfortable those headsets were. Orange flying suits prob aren't going anywhere in a hurry.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2009, 10:00
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

ATC, ACO, OPSO, INTELO, ADMINO or LOGO for those...

ATC, ACO, OPSO, INTELO, ADMINO or LOGO for those who wish/have to stay. The others leave to pursue flying outside defence or return to some other industry.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2009, 01:48
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

I know its thread drift but I just want to try...

I know its thread drift but I just want to try and confirm where these 50% scrub rates are coming from. When I went thought we lost 1 person at BFTS and 5 people at 2FTS. And that was in line with...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2009, 06:34
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

failure rates vary from course to course, 50% is...

failure rates vary from course to course, 50% is high but possible on one course. 20-30% average would be moe likely and 10-20% make jets. Don't let the numbers scare you its def achievable.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2009, 02:23
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Danni Promotion after pilots course vaires but...

Danni
Promotion after pilots course vaires but is put in the contract. Promotion to FLTLT is time based. I believe if ADFA and graduating as PLTOFF after ADFA and FLGOFF after 2FTS you would then...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2009, 07:52
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Wombat sucks. If you want to do well at pilot...

Wombat sucks. If you want to do well at pilot specific testing. Get this book

Master the Military Flight Aptitude Test, ISBN 9780768927931 - Emporium Books - EmporiumBooks.com.au...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2009, 07:30
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

don't give up

It seems not long ago i was looking at this thread trying to work out the best way to get thru each step. A few years on and though pilots course and living the dream!!

From what I have seen some...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2009, 10:01
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Enjoy FSP, No checks or RT:ok:

Enjoy FSP, No checks or RT:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2007, 05:23
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

In previous post on same topic i commented that...

In previous post on same topic i commented that as great as it might be you just cant prepare for tamworth.

you get put in a situation which demands high levels of performance at a very high rate...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2006, 06:56
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

As reacher mentioned, an ability to wait is...

As reacher mentioned, an ability to wait is crucial to the recuiting process. I never knew the meaing of the word till I applied.:ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2006, 05:59
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Hello Mate I have just finished flight...

Hello Mate

I have just finished flight screening. I lived for 26 years thinking that it was next to impossible to get a start but I tried and it is possible. Nothing can prepare you for the final...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2006, 01:01
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

I received a letter three weeks ago saying they...

I received a letter three weeks ago saying they had received my file, 18 days later I got a call inviting me to a course. Feel very fortunate as I know some people have their file up there along...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2006, 09:19
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Well I got the call up for Flight screening and...

Well I got the call up for Flight screening and I'm off to Tamworth in a few weeks, Very exicted:), I believe the dream has a chance.

Thanks for the info, its been lots of help.

Cheers
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2006, 01:45
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Theedmancometh Are you an australian...

Theedmancometh

Are you an australian citizen or permanant resident?

if your not it is my understanding that if you can only transfer into a similar position and not to re-train as a pilot....
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2006, 01:09
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Well Done mate, I am hoping to get a shot this...

Well Done mate, I am hoping to get a shot this year. I am 26 and have been worried about age. Best of luck.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2006, 03:31
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

The aircrew testing involves spacial awareness...

The aircrew testing involves spacial awareness and lots of mental maths. You need to be good to get through and you need to be very good to be competitive. There are some books out there that can...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2006, 21:28
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Thanks

Thanks luvmuhud, PLE and Hugh. You have been very helpful.

I think I will approach Flight screening and OSB the same as the other areas of the process, give it my best shot, make sure I put...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2006, 02:21
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Thanks, but I tried a search before I posted...

Thanks, but I tried a search before I posted under RAAF and ADF and found nothing of use.

Cheers
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2006, 23:23
Replies: 3,821
Views: 2,580,096
Posted By Joker89

Question RAAF Pilot Questions

Hello
I am applying to be a pilot in the ADF with a preference for the RAAF. At the moment I have completed the inital testing and interviews and my file is being sent to the pilot selection...
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