IMO the PJFT is really easy. i nearly went flying off the treadmill because i wasnt used to running on them and still done it under 10mins hehe

But iv always been a keen rugby player etc ?

if you like rugby that much too... and are pretty good you could end up doing that most of the time, always a good way to look at it.
ive just graduated from DCAE Cosford from my AMM course and one of my mates played for the TRI-service under 23's, RAF ...

I wonder why it takes so long to get from stage to stage?

Most of the time they take ages because every course that goes through RAF Halton are around the same trades. so when they pass out there training will be ready on there next base.

It's probably no individual person's fault and the guys ...