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In the civi world aerobatic training is focused on the airshow paradigm;  all of the manouvers are flown as though they were being done at low altitude.  Thus, one of the overriding concerns with all civi aerobatics is coming out at the same altitude you started at. In the military aerobatics...

If you want to go flying with your buddy, that is all well and good, but look at it as fun and not preparation.  If you are set on getting some civil instruction the best bet for your money is to do some time in the local flying school's simulator.  Book it for an hour and tell the instructor...

Loachman got it right.  Find opportunities outside the military to build self confidence then come back and try again.  Pretty much everyone faceplants at some point in thier lives.  Smart people learn from it and carry on. Also, I'm going to go against the grain and say go ahead and get a...

The 3 degree glide slope is pretty standard in both the military and the airlines (except when you're doing a forced landing).  It's not a big deal to get used to doing it. That depends on what you are flying.  In training, (Grob and Harvard) you memorize everything.  I believe that fighters...

It needs to be pointed out that BMQ is not only about teaching, it is about selection.  One of the objectives of BMQ is to filter out those individuals that just can not or will not be able to function in the military.  What is currently acceptable or normal in society as a whole has no bearing...

Institutional inertia.  A few years ago we couldn't get enough people in the door.  The economy was good so the CF had to compete with lots of other employers for a portion of the labour pool.  Combine that with the growth the CF was undergoing at the time and there was a real squeeze on CFRG...

Should not be a problem.  When I worked in recruiting (~3 years ago) the CFRC would do a medical on CIC applicants, but they would pass the file on to the RCSU regardless of the medical results.  The RCSU then decided what to do.  I recall the CIC taking a few officers who failed the medical.

Think about it from a financial standpoint; if the member is married they have quarters elsewhere.  That means that the CF picks up the tab for the members rations and quarters as well as having to pay the separation allowance.  (At least that is the way it was when I went through, not sure if...

I would suggest that your ex speak with the padre about your situation.  Padres have a fair bit of lattitude when it comes to talking to the chain of command.  There is no guarantee that the padre will make things come out in your favour, but getting him on side won't hurt.

Yes, you do have to do the ceremonies.

I bought outside the Perimeter Highway to the North East.  It was the best deal in terms of house size/quality/price.  Also the property taxes outside the Perimeter are a great deal less than in the city.  It can be a bit of a drive into work, but what you pay in gas you save in mortage/property...

Thanks for the link.

Shite. :facepalm:

OK, here is what I recall from when I was working as a recruiter. If you have a conviction under the criminal code you will be unable to enrol in the CF for a certain amount of time.  The amount of time that you have to wait depends on the sentence handed down to you.  If I recall correctly, you...

There wasn't two years ago (granted that may have changed, but I doubt it).  DEO pilots (after they passed ACS) were selected at the recruiting centre level.   

Yes.  When I was working recruiting (2008) the direction was to send all ROTP aircrew applicants to ACS, then send the file off to the ROTP selection board.  Not sure if they are still doing that, or have expanded it to DEO as well.

Recruiting intake targets are set on a fiscal year basis (the fiscal year runs begining March 31st if memory serves).  What that means is that each new fiscal year the powers that be tell the recuiting group to find X many pilots.  Once recruiting group has found X number of pilots they stop...

Forgot that part, good catch.

I am a pilot and I worked in recruiting during OJT.  The only age restriction that applies to an applicant is the ability to finish a variable initial engagement (VIE) before they reach compulsory retirement age which is currently 60 (I believe).  The length of the VIE depends on the program you...

Odds are that you will be posted to one place for OJT and stay there for the duration.  I only know of one fellow that got his posting changed during OJT, and he had to talk very fast to the powers that be to make it happen.  That means that keeping a residence should be very little trouble.  I...