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Your military flight time is definitely usable towards a civilian rating. I have flown for both the military and the airlines.  I started out as a military pilot and once I had enough hours I decided to get an ATPL.  I took a condensed ATPL exam prep course and then wrote the exam. My multi...

If there is room for one more at your Drink Ex, I'd be interested in showing up for a few frosties.

It seems that dollar issues continue to be the prophylactic on the penis of progress. A shame really because many of us in the CP140 community feel we have something to offer in the overland role.

Congrats and all the best HL. What's the next challenge?

I'm trying to locate Cindy Ives a fellow PMQ brat from CFB Trenton (from late 60's- early 70's). I know its a long shot given the number of years that have past, but I figured she might have joined the CF or married a CF member.

Each exchange tour is for one person at a time. The only exception is the nine pilot slots we have to fly the NATO AWACS in Germany. Actually, the AWACS slots would be considered an out of country tour versus an exchange tour since nobody comes from another country to replace you while you're in...

Exchange slots go to experienced pilots. Most guys interested in an exchange tour keep track of when a rotation is coming up and put it on their posting "wish list". If the stars align and your CO and career manager support the request (ie. feel your the best guy for the job), off you go. If...

I was based in Shearwater in the late 70's and at night you would hear the sounds of Sea Kings and Trackers doing their thing. At that time, Portland Estates and the housing developments along the west side of Caldwell Rd did not exist. If people do not want to hear the sound of aircraft, quit...

I absolutely agree with Spidy. It is a long haul to become a military pilot. You will flame out before you reach your goal if you give in to excessive worrying.

Big Bad John Thanks for the link to for BBQ ribs

I love ribs but have had marginal success on the BBQ at home. Looking for a sure fire way to prepare pork ribs (beef ribs hard to come by around here). Might try to adapt Hot Lips suggestions for chicken wings or beef ribs. Perhaps some BBQ guru out there has a secret recipe they are willing to...

Once selected to for a certain type of flying (fighter/multi/helo) you tend to stay in that community. I'm not saying you can't switch but it is usually an uphill battle (ask any Sea King pilot who is trying to get a fixed wing slot). Years ago when we all graduated from the same basic flying...

Open a bottle of champagne, you deserve it! An injustice has been corrected.