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Probably because they realized it was an inherently unsafe idea and in the end saved countless lives with the whole professional aviator concept.  Buffalo has basic flight controls and is an easy to fly dump-truck - it’s the decision making that goes into operating that machine tactically that...

Exciting times ahead for this trade, the ability to fly and NOT be a member of MAG. 

The latest direction from DMCA is that unqualified Pers will not fill a line position on the REMAR - they will be on a type of BTL (ATL?) list  and remain there until OFP for that Sqn.  This will eliminate the skewed stats that falsely show a Sqn is manned to xx%.  I am unsure as to how (or...

There are not.

SAR ACSOs Work at the tactical level on the platform.  They program the various search patterns in the kit, maintain comms with outside agencies and also act as a safety person in the back of the Buffalo for live para and supply drops.  The new airframe will have them sitting in front of a...

Slight thread derail - the NATO RPA OUTCAN in Italy was just filled this Last APS with a ....... PILOT!  How did the ACSO mafia let that happen?

Do AES Ops need to man the acoustic seats?  Why not just have Navy pers who do it on a ship get posted to a flying billet?  (Only partially tongue in cheek) Maybe we need to put ACSO back into acoustics?  That will save 2 AES Ops per crew.

He's at the schoolhouse - I'll be looking for a Sgt (not a WO) to be AESOP lead for the operational SAR sqn out here. When it comes to staffing these positions - it's easy, SAR Sqns are Priority A IAW direction from HHQ, therefore MH and LRP just do without.  :-)

I’ll be looking for a lead for this or next APS - any Sgts want a west coast posting?

RCAF Comd officially announced in a QQ Town Hall that 7th crewmember on FWSAR will be AESOP.

I can’t believe the time that has passed since I wrote that post...

Why didn’t they just take the ground tour?  That’s why they exist, to give drivers some rest and M-F schedule. Can’t whine about a tough flying schedule and then balk at the opportunity to take a break. That’s a failure in Squadron leadership.  Weak backbone and the inability to say “no”. ...

ATPL-H holders are rare and sought after in civilian market, much better starting wages for helo drivers. Pilots owe 7 years after Wings, the 3 year restricted release policy won’t impact the NWG on their first OTU. Who’s grass is greener?  I live a much better home life in the AF vice if I...

Way too much talk about boots by the RCAF.  I’m wearing the same pair of issued army WWB from 2002.  Probably the last time I polished them too...

1) More L101 for TD and FG; 2) More YFR and the PERs needed to support that increase; and 3) more freedom for FG missions/destinations.

Misnomer - I’ve been a CF pilot for 14 years and guarantee I have a better home life and schedule than most airline pilots.  The big pest drawback of me going to Big Red anytime soon is the huge pay cut ($125k to $40k) and the horrible home life. 

You’ll be missing a few more holes from 188 to 295. 

Depends which unit you are posted to... 1 CAD or 17 Wing OSS

If you PM me your DWAN information, I will have a CELE officer send you an email.

Limiting factor will be the operational one - as mentioned a few times already.  Can you wear a man bun and a flying helmet?  If the answer is no, you don’t get to have a man bun.  Can you seal your C4 mask against CBRNE?  Pretty much no chance of passing a QFIt test with a beard, which means...