Uncertain about going either multi or helo
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Just to put in my $0.02. You mentioned that you were thinking about which airframe would give you more options when you retired to civi life. I can say with great confidence that helo is your best bet in that regard. I worked as a fixed wing civi pilot for 7 years before I joined and it has been my experience that there is usually a surplus of fixed wing pilots (even ones with MIFRs and heavy jet time). I've known guys who went from the left seat of a 757 straight back to flying pop 'n chips up north. On the flip side, I've as yet to meet an unemployed, high time, rotary wing pilot.
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We use Falcon View now!!SF2 said:no one's failing nav anymore?
I guess they started giving out real maps.....i'm sure the early NFTC'ers remember the blurry photocopied 1:500,000?? :
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Bo said:
Then, my friend, you do NOT want to be involved in fixed wing, multi engine, transport operations.
I cannot think of too many "operational" flying positions that will accommodate such a demand.
Best of luck in your search and decision.
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Globesmasher said:
Echoing that post, on the helo side, the Tac Hel types may not yet be deploying in anything but a TUAV capacity (as a group), but they still spend alot of time away what with supporting Army courses and work-ups along with all the yearly operations like Op Hurricane and such.
When I was in YMJ ''the'' test that people were failing the most was the navigation test. I found that navigation was the hardest phase for me during that course. It can go well but it can go totally wrong and then it's getting harder and harder to get back on track. As for Falcon view... if you're going helo or multi, get ready to do your maps the old school way with no tools in the map room in YPG.SupersonicMax said:
As for which community to ask for, I'm pretty sure you already know what type of flying they both do. I wanted to go Tac hel since day one, so I was an easy case to deal during selection. Now I'm posted to a Combat Support Squadron
, I never taught I would go there since I was sold to Tac Hel and I am now looking forward to that new posting! Sometime you try to plan something and it just don't happen the way you would like to. Keep a positive attitude and enjoy your first operational squadron. Don't be ''that guy'' type of person if you know what I mean... I'm happy to go where I'm posted to and can't wait to go see some friends instructing at Gagetown for my BFO. P.S: Is it allowed to play tricks against the FE's? Just to know if I will be able to get my revenge on a friend that I know overthere ;D
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Wesley Down Under said:
Come on WDU have a little sense of humour. Military doesn't mean you loose your sense of humour.
What's wrong with SK? Flat terrain, little to no decent sized towns, not much entertainment (to my taste, and I'm sure to Bo's taste), basically, general lack of civilization!
Max
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SupersonicMax said:
Go north, young man.
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What're Saskatoon and Regina?
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There's no accounting for taste.
SupersonicMax said:
Ain't it GREAT!! (I no longer live in SK - I'm in yet ANOTHER mecca of little civilization - North west BC, and lovin' it)
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Roy Harding said:
Going North will just make other things worst, won't it?
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Small cities
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We wouldn't have this conversation if there was no accounting for taste eh?
Roy Harding said:
I need civilization to keep sane!
Max
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Wesley Down Under said:
Yup
Wesley Down Under said:
So do you... But you did make my day though!
Max
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Zoomie said:
I'm actually from Bagotville, so I should not be an issue!
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