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Just got my attached posting message this morning. I am going to Portage for the Small Group Evaluation Course beginning 20 June. There are just 12 of us (4 RMC'ers). Finally after a lifetime of waiting to join the air force, and an equivalent amount of time waiting to get on course, I am about...

ROB, Silly question: It is spring time now on university campuses. Young ladies are now wearing short shirts and belly tops. Vibrant and curious, they are always eager to try new things. The campus bar's patio is now open, and selling buck a beers. Don't you have something else you can do...

0007 Did some quick review of your past posts: You have stated the following: "I am having difficulties handling a 40,000 student debt ..." "I applied to the reg. forces in Montreal and my file dragged on for a year and a half, before I was told to get a pardon before I could restart the...

Sir, I would like to add that my father was the Lt.Col with DAR 6 during the CADPAT development for the Airforce. He has relayed similar accounts while he was in NDHQ. He did say however that at the time CADAPT pattern on Nomex flight suits was possible, but expensive (IIRC 1200 a piece). My...

According to ICAO, (International Civil Aviation Organization) Amendment 164 to Annex 1 has introduced strengthened language proficiency requirements for flight crew members and air traffic controllers. The language proficiency requirements apply to any language used for radiotelephony...

Which arrangement of swallows- 2 European, or 2 African or one of each?

0007, Hmmm, let me quickly review what you have shared. From what I have deducted, several years ago you were "counseled out". In the CF recruiting process we counsel people out for: 1. Drugs 2. Criminal/legal obligations 3. Suitability 4. Dependability 5. Work Ethic 6. CFAT You have since...

I know some of the much more experienced aircrew who were on course had some "suggestions" to the CFSSAT staff concerning what was permissible and what wasn't. The kit list described by the joining instructions is exclusive- that is to say, anything else was prohibited. The more experienced guys...

I went to the local greasy spoon for lunch this afternoon. I was wearing my flying kit. There isn't a big military footprint in Corner Brook- (militia unit and a recruiting centre), but many people have family who are serving. While standing in line I was asked by a older lady what I thought of...

Don't panic. 1. What is the problem 2. What are the options 3. Pick a solution. 4. Evaluate Best of luck.

Prep sheet for PFT. It was below MF (Mandatory Frequency), and above MSL (Mean Sea Level). Thanks for your quick response.

I attempted to find these acronyms in the AIP, but was unsuccessful. ATPL Cb- CB is Cumulonimbus, not sure Cb is same CRFI MFA- MFAU is Military Flight Advisory Unit, again not sure if same PPC TROWAL

1. Check attitude at the door. 2. Realize that CFRD staff are professionals and are there to assist you. 3. The sooner you realize that Prima donnas have short life expectancies in the CF, the happier you will be. From what I have read, your challenge is: Booked hotel, wrong flight, docs...

Contact 1 CAD (our career manager/handler) and ask him what is your Moose Jaw number. If it is around 80, then you can be expected to go early 2007 (ie Jan.) Cheers,

Think for a moment about costs. How much does it cost the Canadian taxpayer to train a CF pilot... about 2.7 million bucks. It is expensive. To minimize costs they want to ensure that candidates have the hands, feet and head that will give them a 65% of making it through MOC training. It is more...

No such thing- you mean a recreational ticket? One needs a PPL. Smart kid. ACS is the easiest phase in your training. There is a long road before you, and passing ACS is no guarantee you are getting past the board. Take pride that you made it through one hurdle, but keep in mind there are many...

I never saw them (pun intended) but you can feel them staring at you while you sit by your fire at night.

We don't use axes. They are too dangerous. Instead we have 6 inch retractable hand saw. At first I thought i was ridiculous, until the solo phase when there were times I said to myself " Uhhhh Boggy, this is pretty stupid what you are doing..." (ie walking around at night with your shoes untied...

LOL. Had I know it was you I would have been even more snarky. When was the name change. I finished BSERE on Wednesday. Flew home on Thursday night, arrived in Newfoundland Friday morning, traveled to the ferry for a midnight crossing last night and drove 6 hours to Halifax with 2 kids under...

Have you done the BSERE course? This is a <i>basic</i> course designed to introduce aircrew from a variety of platforms with basic survival skills (ie land nav, fire, hunting/gathering, evasion, comms, shelter, signals). This is not a Pathfinder or Recce course. To extend your logic to its...