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by sittingstress
Sun 16 Nov, 2008 12:36 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Training?
Replies: 12
Views: 5713

I have conducted some in-depth research on your behalf and here is the comprehensive list of flying exercies to be successfully completed in order to attain Wings: 1. Successfully complete Up Tiddly Up Up 2. Successfully complete Down Tiddly Down Down 3. Successfully complete Looping the Loop 4. Suc...
by sittingstress
Thu 16 Oct, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: WSO application
Replies: 57
Views: 20111

Please accept my apologies for not PMing you David. Should you need any gen then please do get in touch. Regards ss PS If you use the term sqd instead of Sqn again then I shall be forced to berate you in public! PPS Hyperlithe; sorry didn't quite catch your last. Check heels position (It will be in ...
by sittingstress
Sun 12 Oct, 2008 4:56 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Gunners what made you join the RAF?
Replies: 16
Views: 8797

to join an elite fighting troop.. to specialise in elite modern warfare.... to become a member of one of the big three...... INCOMMMMMIN!!! after being told by army afco i was too old ...my mate from 4 para mentioned the rocks so i found out about them and liked what i heard so went for it. plus ha...
by sittingstress
Sat 04 Oct, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: regiment with highest casualties in 2008
Replies: 16
Views: 4553

A fair question which deserves a fair answer: You insensitive fool. There is not much that stops the inter unit banter and ragging but your enquiry has managed to unify all here. I would be grateful if you could take the following advice in the manner in which it is meant; F**K OFF Regards ss PS And...
by sittingstress
Sat 04 Oct, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: WSO application
Replies: 57
Views: 20111

Pedant Mode selected:

No such thing as a RAF sqd. It's all in the detail david!

Pedant Mode off

Regards

ss

PS David if you need a number or an "in" into the sqns then PM me and I shall divulge a secret that will be of use.
by sittingstress
Sat 04 Oct, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: WSO application
Replies: 57
Views: 20111

Miss Hyperlithe I am talking to you as you have learned that sound travels to my ears only when your heels are together! Regarding the Tornado sqn visits, apply the same method as I mentioned about multis. The fast and pointy bunch love those who display a bit of oomph. Directional Consultants are b...
by sittingstress
Sat 04 Oct, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: WSO application
Replies: 57
Views: 20111

David, Lyneham have traditionally always been incredibly helpful to potential aircrew candidates. **Now I am well aware that they are getting rid of the "ballast" seat positions as the "K" winds down in favour of the "J"** however, the WSOs there will be able to tell yo...
by sittingstress
Sat 04 Oct, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: what 2 expect at halton????
Replies: 31
Views: 10657

Smartstevo I read this study in a phychology book - people who are put in autocratic positions of power are highly likely to 'bully' their subordinates. This was ordinary people put in charge of prisoners. The "study" you so glibly mention was in fact the Stanford Prison Experiment conduc...
by sittingstress
Mon 29 Sep, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: what 2 expect at halton????
Replies: 31
Views: 10657

Peter, not going to contradict what my last post on the previous thread was though are you? Steveo, ignore the smoke and mirrors that this bloke will try and lead you through. There are many more helpful posts on here. I will blow my own trumpet now and add that I was an instructor at Halton for 6 y...
by sittingstress
Sun 28 Sep, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: what 2 expect at halton????
Replies: 31
Views: 10657

Smartsteveo,

Please read this thread in it's entirety and form your own opinion about the complete load of ill-informed, bilious clap-trap that Peter has given as fact.

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Regards

ss
by sittingstress
Sun 28 Sep, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: WSO application
Replies: 57
Views: 20111

24 years a Rock and I am fully qualified, current and competent in The Ripping of New Bodily Orifices. Please feel free to attach your A & A* GCSE Certificates to the DW you hand in. In return I will hand you the contents of a cross-cut shredder bin. You can use the spare time you have between r...
by sittingstress
Mon 22 Sep, 2008 9:00 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: name tags 4 rtc??
Replies: 5
Views: 3116

Google is your friend.

There are plenty of companys out there that will make pre-named ones for you. My daughter's school ones were from M & S but not too sure if they are still available.
by sittingstress
Wed 20 Aug, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: Voluntary Withdrawl
Replies: 27
Views: 13365

My tuppence worth and directed towards the original poster. Firstly to ensure I am not accused of being a 16 year old wannabe (but I am still fresh faced :) ); I was an IGDT instructor for a good few years at Halton. Peter, By your own admission you joined an organisation that at best you were unsur...
by sittingstress
Sun 10 Aug, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: RAF General Discussion
Topic: xmas leave
Replies: 9
Views: 3793

I was an IGDT Rock for 6 years and I can absolutely guarantee you that under NO circumstances will the training staff work over the holiday period!!

Go home, open pressies, eat, drink and make merry for you may well be in a sandy place for the next one!
by sittingstress
Fri 11 Jul, 2008 3:36 am
Forum: Army General Discussion
Topic: Leconfield army driving school
Replies: 6
Views: 5660

Peter, Ignore the ravings of the Percy's and Royals on here. This is the top gen: As a member of the Royal Air Force you are entitled to ring CHBS (Central Hotel Booking Service) and gain accommodation through them. I suggest you go for the B&B rate as opposed to the DB&B as you will have th...