tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post1822890172156808778..comments2023-05-18T14:27:07.011+01:00Comments on 14-9 BORDERLINE: 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE "PATROUILLE DE FRANCE" - (Journée de la Base aérienne 701)Sixtinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-68836328615577546392013-05-28T10:05:15.404+01:002013-05-28T10:05:15.404+01:00Thank you for them... SixteThank you for them... SixteSixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-78595382932419652652013-05-28T10:04:16.007+01:002013-05-28T10:04:16.007+01:00You are welcome Ron. Hope you liked it. SixteYou are welcome Ron. Hope you liked it. SixteSixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-64745609918401420752013-05-28T10:02:46.945+01:002013-05-28T10:02:46.945+01:00For your eyes only Chris. SixteFor your eyes only Chris. SixteSixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-5279451314541819402013-05-28T10:02:09.381+01:002013-05-28T10:02:09.381+01:00Sure. SixteSure. SixteSixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-20492496698593546052013-05-28T09:18:41.836+01:002013-05-28T09:18:41.836+01:00Hi Serena. Oh, I am so sorry. BA hold a “flying wi...Hi Serena. Oh, I am so sorry. BA hold a “flying with Confidence course”. It has been running for over 25 years and has helped more than 45,000 people overcome their flying phobias. I am sure it will help… Bon courage, Sixte Sixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-32407794843191942932013-05-28T09:17:14.497+01:002013-05-28T09:17:14.497+01:00Hi Sam.
In theory anybody from 17.5 and 25 years ...Hi Sam. <br />In theory anybody from 17.5 and 25 years of age with 5 GCSEs (A-C) including Maths and English, 2 A-Levels and obviously a British Citizen from birth or hold dual nationality. Potential pilot candidates are sent to the Officers and Aircrew Selection Centre for up to 4 days where they will face a number of selection tests. <br /><br />These include aptitude tests (numerical, deductive and verbal reasoning, spatial awareness, memory, work rate, mechanical and electrical comprehension). It is important to perform well in these tests as they will determine if you have the mental ability to be a RAF pilot.<br /><br />All candidates will be given a thorough medical. Elements tested include eyesight, body mass index, weight and medical conditions past and present + fitness test and an interview.<br /><br />Upon successful graduation student pilots will go onto Elementary Flying Training (EFT). During this phase students will learn all the basics of flying such as aircraft handling, manoeuvres, landings, take-offs, navigation, aerobatics and formation flying. <br /><br />It is after the EFT that Pilots with the highest aptitudes, fitness and who meet the strict body dimension requirements will be assigned to fast-jets. The remaining pilots will be assigned to rotary or multi-engine aircraft. <br /><br />Fast-jet students will be sent t for Basic Fast Jet Training which consists of around 120 flying hours on the Tucano (we trained on exactly the same in France…). Once student pilots have completed their flying training they are awarded their “wings” and will enter Operational Conversion Training. <br /><br />This is where students are taught to fly the aircraft that they will be operating on their respective front-line squadrons. For fast-jet pilots this could include the Tornado or Eurofighter (magnificent Typhoon). Rotary pilots can expect the Sea King, Puma, Chinook. Merlin or Griffin. Multi-engine assignments may include flying the RAF's transport aircraft such as the C130 Hercules, C17, Tristar or VC10.<br />(Source from RAF).<br /><br />Maybe a new pilot on the F-35 then? Best, Sixte <br />Sixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-28941375559829190562013-05-27T09:29:13.810+01:002013-05-27T09:29:13.810+01:00so, so good...so, so good...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-85674877985814913422013-05-27T08:56:08.078+01:002013-05-27T08:56:08.078+01:00Yes Murray. It is fascinating and extraordinary bu...Yes Murray. It is fascinating and extraordinary but so tiring. Those pilots’ attitude to accelerations or g-forces (linear, radial and angular) is phenomenal. It is aerobatic flying. I am in total admiration !! SixteSixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-43631101788935276852013-05-27T08:29:54.405+01:002013-05-27T08:29:54.405+01:00Thank you Adrian. SixteThank you Adrian. SixteSixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-87429628348762693612013-05-26T20:05:26.547+01:002013-05-26T20:05:26.547+01:00Yes, for sure... Thank you Adam. SixteYes, for sure... Thank you Adam. SixteSixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-61979929843897225092013-05-26T20:03:00.554+01:002013-05-26T20:03:00.554+01:00Thank you very much Pauline for your nice comment....Thank you very much Pauline for your nice comment... SixteSixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-28470081339108290122013-05-26T20:00:49.176+01:002013-05-26T20:00:49.176+01:00My pleasure. Anything with aeroplanes and I am ha...My pleasure. Anything with aeroplanes and I am happy... to share. Sixte Sixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-84666806438072761392013-05-26T19:57:56.172+01:002013-05-26T19:57:56.172+01:00Thank you very much Edmond. SixteThank you very much Edmond. SixteSixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-12783945626181407702013-05-26T15:02:28.787+01:002013-05-26T15:02:28.787+01:00Fantastic visual display. Beats any fast car! Adam...Fantastic visual display. Beats any fast car! AdamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-77340813899859617122013-05-26T14:45:41.126+01:002013-05-26T14:45:41.126+01:00Very exciting photos! EdmundVery exciting photos! EdmundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-65459190906684559342013-05-26T14:08:37.238+01:002013-05-26T14:08:37.238+01:00Dear Sixte, I am afraid of flying the airplanes. I...Dear Sixte, I am afraid of flying the airplanes. Is there a cure for this phobia, please? SerenaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-40649721677004901242013-05-26T14:05:11.942+01:002013-05-26T14:05:11.942+01:00Wow! Amazing photos. More, please! ChrisWow! Amazing photos. More, please! ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-34202920949845856632013-05-26T13:59:57.175+01:002013-05-26T13:59:57.175+01:00Love your blog. PaulineLove your blog. PaulineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-51559674128525962362013-05-26T13:58:32.549+01:002013-05-26T13:58:32.549+01:00Thank you ! I will put some more!Thank you ! I will put some more!Sixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-55528311614147072032013-05-26T13:55:26.650+01:002013-05-26T13:55:26.650+01:00Thanks Sixte. Ron Thanks Sixte. Ron Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-26175230717310323272013-05-26T13:50:41.866+01:002013-05-26T13:50:41.866+01:00Not in UK. Go to www.patrouilledefrance.fr and www...Not in UK. Go to www.patrouilledefrance.fr and www.60ansdelapat.fr. Sixte Sixtinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250017270710976819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-70321299201855002382013-05-26T13:20:57.880+01:002013-05-26T13:20:57.880+01:00I want to be a pilot! What a life? MurrayI want to be a pilot! What a life? MurrayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-52530305193987314592013-05-26T12:29:37.783+01:002013-05-26T12:29:37.783+01:00Sixte, thank you for these photos. AlanSixte, thank you for these photos. AlanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-407753105733261672013-05-26T12:27:39.538+01:002013-05-26T12:27:39.538+01:00Pics to die for! RobertPics to die for! RobertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773052045443131683.post-85250822462727440502013-05-26T12:22:42.024+01:002013-05-26T12:22:42.024+01:00Will this be televised, please? Ron Will this be televised, please? Ron Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com