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hey

im jake AKA Swompy. i live in the forest of dean in gloucestershire

iv just joined the RAF reserves with 4624 Sqd at RAF Brize norton. had the first training weekend 2 weeks ago and loved it.

since iv been back from the training iv been think about going full time with the RAF or AAC iv got the bug you could say

i would love to Pilot fast jets but i know its not easy to get into but i would also love to pilot the merlin or the Lynx. or join the RAF Reg.

at my next training weekend im going to speak to my training staff and ask for there opinion.

Alright mate. welcome to the forums.

RAF regt or fast jet pilot. Quite a varied range of jobs there.

I think the question you really need to ask yourself is, whats going to get me laid more?

I think fast jet pilot might just answer that one.

hahahahaha that was funny

well i would love to be a pilot but i know from what iv been reading its not easy to get into. i do have perfect eye sight, i do have 8 GCSE grade A-C and 2 A levels ( i dont have all A's like most people say they need to be a pilot) but if i can get in then i will try my hardest to get to fast jets if not i wouldnt mind helicopters like the Marline or Lynx ( yes i do know only the AAC and RN fly Lynx but i will come to that hurdle when i need to)

and if i dont make the grade for pilot then i am more than happy to join the RAF Reg as a officer or gunner.

From what I've gathered speaking to a few pilots, once you've been accepted and passed your initial officer training, what you get to fly depends on your performance in further training. On one blokes course (don't know if this is the norm) the top four got the option of fast jets. The lower you finish, the less your choice.

I believe in the AAC you can fly as a senior NCO as well as an Orificer, and they've got the Apaches

ya iv hurd thats the case. so im going to speak to my comanding officer next training to see what can be done.

as one of the training staff said that if we chage are mind on what we want to do they will do there best to get things sorted.

so i got my next training weekend at the start of november so going to do as much research as i can befor then.

i just read some were that you will need at least a C in GCSE maths, i dont have a C but i have a level 2 in adult numeracy which is equivalent to a C in GCSE. would this effect my chances of being a pilot?

There are very few jobs going as pilots in the RAF and I think you will find that they have the pick of the crop from the best universities and those lads have more degrees than a thermometer

ya that is most probaly true but i sopose you cant judge every ones by what they grade they got at GCSE or A levels but i will see what my CO says.

You say you have perfect eyesight.
Good for you,now concentrate on your spelling and grammar.

yes i do know im not the best speller and i do know my grammar isnt good. but i would rather have bad spelling, bad grammar and be able to speak another language fluently like I can. Which is more than some people.

So you can speak and spell badly in two languages?
Very impressive

Well thank you for making me feel welcome to this forum and pointing out things i know I’m not good at.

The one thing I’m really surprised about is the fact that you are a moderator. Ok you could of PM me to say can you try and put an effort into your spelling and grammar so other users can understand you. Which I would have been more than happy to do, but no you didn’t you went ahead a posted it publicly on here.

I would of expected it off some of the other users but off a moderator is another thing.

And yes I do have a problem with spelling and I do try when I can to spell checker it and for a start I cant spell in French and I can admit that but if you put me in a room full of French people I could have a conversation with them all day which is most probably more than you.

I came on this forum for advice which i got at the start until you came along. Yes every one has their faults and most people know about them and to act in the way you did and the fact your a moderator isn't setting an example for other users is it?

Swompy, it's precisely BECAUSE he's a moderator that Wholley is telling you.

Everyone gets the same response to bad spelling and grammar, so don't feel you've been singled out. One of the things you will learn if you are accepted into the military is that there is an emphasis on attention to detail, and doing your best in everything you do. A lot of us are serving, or former serving personnel, so it's something we like to see on here from people who want to join up.

yes i fully understand why he done it but i would of prefered it if he wasnt so blunt about.

Er, that was Wholley being subtle...


If you're bothered by that comment I would suggest maybe not going RAF Reg, stick to commissioned branches, they don't get shouted at as much!

If you have any questions about OASC, IOT, RAF Cranwell etc. then feel free to ask - will help if I can.