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Start practising speed, distance, time equations. Read up on the history of the RAF, current aircraft and operations.
Be prepared for the worst, hope for the best.
Best of luck!
ETA - If you aren't part of the UAS (University Air Squadron) join now. Vast majority of pilots I knew in my time were in the UAS. Great way to get hours and experience
Be prepared for the worst, hope for the best.
Best of luck!
ETA - If you aren't part of the UAS (University Air Squadron) join now. Vast majority of pilots I knew in my time were in the UAS. Great way to get hours and experience
ILoveCorners said:
Thank you for the advice, I have got 4 hours flying experience so far! I need a lot more! The UAS is a good idea I`m sure my university has one.
If you want to be a pilot in the raf , how come you've been at uni two years and didn't think it might be a good idea to join the uni air squadron?Don't worry you don't need to join the UAS, it's a great opportunity but not a necessity! I left last year after 17 years flying helicopters (never joined a UAS either) and it was a bloody fantastic job.
If you go to the military pilots section of PPrune, there's an extensive thread on there for wannabees. They are mostly a grumpy lot too so don't start another topic "Hey I want to be a pilot and fly a Typhoon!" as it's been done a gazillion times
If you have any burning questions feel free to drop me a pm but my info may well be well out of date, good luck.
If you go to the military pilots section of PPrune, there's an extensive thread on there for wannabees. They are mostly a grumpy lot too so don't start another topic "Hey I want to be a pilot and fly a Typhoon!" as it's been done a gazillion times
If you have any burning questions feel free to drop me a pm but my info may well be well out of date, good luck.
Edited by Siko on Monday 25th August 06:43
Siko said:
Don't worry you don't need to join the UAS, it's a great opportunity but not a necessity! I left last year after 17 years flying helicopters (never joined a UAS either) and it was a bloody fantastic job.
If you go to the military pilots section of PPrune, there's an extensive thread on there for wannabees. They are mostly a grumpy lot too so don't start another topic "Hey I want to be a pilot and fly a Typhoon!" as it's been done a gazillion times
If you have any burning questions feel free to drop me a pm but my info may well be well out of date, good luck.
I agree with you there, however the opportunity to fly whilst at Uni will allow the student to experience flight and decide if it's actually for them. IMO If you go to the military pilots section of PPrune, there's an extensive thread on there for wannabees. They are mostly a grumpy lot too so don't start another topic "Hey I want to be a pilot and fly a Typhoon!" as it's been done a gazillion times
If you have any burning questions feel free to drop me a pm but my info may well be well out of date, good luck.
Edited by Siko on Monday 25th August 06:43
Also learn your political leaders, armed forces leaders, what being a pilot actually entails. Not just whizzing about the sky going 'what ho chap', they do ALOT of planning.
Also learn your civilian matters, what's going on around the world, 2 major conflicts we are involved in (in detail) at least, world leaders etc, understand how and where the UK sits within Europe and the world, both military and civilian/politically. NATO, UN, USA etc. I got told to learn snippits of news from around the globe in a story book style of learning.
'The Week' is a good online publication to use i've been told.
And above all, be open, honest and show integrity when you don't know the answer and say so.
Also learn your civilian matters, what's going on around the world, 2 major conflicts we are involved in (in detail) at least, world leaders etc, understand how and where the UK sits within Europe and the world, both military and civilian/politically. NATO, UN, USA etc. I got told to learn snippits of news from around the globe in a story book style of learning.
'The Week' is a good online publication to use i've been told.
And above all, be open, honest and show integrity when you don't know the answer and say so.
Its not for everyone, though. As a teenager, I wanted to be a fast jet pilot. Applied for Sixth Form Scholarship - missed out, but secured a Flying Scholarship at 17. 40 hours flying tuition, courtesy of the RAF, and unlike the Sixth Form Scholarship, no prerequisite to join, or to be accepted. Which was just as well - my views changed, the idea of being in the military wasn't quite as rosy, and by the time I did the Scholarship, and finished my A Levels, I knew it wasn't for me. Part of getting to that point was exposure to RAF and other military personnel - not in a vindictive way, just in a this-is-how-it-is way.
Anyway, you might find the UAS fun, but do try to find out more about being in the RAF as well. I found the careers centre of limited help at that time, but I did know a few people that knew other people, and just pushed on from there.
Anyway, you might find the UAS fun, but do try to find out more about being in the RAF as well. I found the careers centre of limited help at that time, but I did know a few people that knew other people, and just pushed on from there.
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