*** Posted by Rapier *** Hi, That's great, so you occassionally fly together on practice missions. I hope you dont mind me asking this, but what is your scedual in the RDAF RUN? I notice that you are up very late like me sometimes, dont you have to get up early in the morning if you are a pilot or are you on leave? Regards Rapier

*** Posted by run *** [Hello RUN, Do you still have to become operational? Is that so you can be trusted to do the job well. What are your personal thoughts on the brave pilots participating at the moment? Regards Rapier] The only reason I'm not down there at the moment is because I'm studying to become a Captain. I've been flying F16 since ...

*** Posted by Rapier *** Hello RUN, Do you still have to become operational? Is that so you can be trusted to do the job well. What are your personal thoughts on the brave pilots participating at the moment? Regards Rapier [---snipEvery operational pilot participates. You become operational after approx. 1 year of squadron ...

*** Posted by run *** Gliders are very safe if you are safe ;o) run [As soon as I get some cash I will probably start to learn how to fly Gliders. I love flying as I love the speed and thrill's. The only thing I am worried about is crashing in one of these. No ejection seat makes me a bit precausious & nervous. Am I being stupid or can ...

*** Posted by run *** [Your best friend hey. Do you keep in touch? He's not in the same squadron though. ] Yes he is in the same squadron. run

*** Posted by run *** [Hi RUN, How do pilot's go about getting selected. Is it just the best of the best who get selected to go into operations or are there volenteers] Every operational pilot participates. You become operational after approx. 1 year of squadron service. run

*** Posted by Rapier *** Your best friend hey. Do you keep in touch? He's not in the same squadron though. Rapier [---snip---My best friend since kindergarden is also in the RDAF. run---snip---]

*** Posted by Rapier *** Hi RUN, How do pilot's go about getting selected. Is it just the best of the best who get selected to go into operations or are there volenteers. If it was you RUN, what would be going through your mind, nerves, anxiety, rembering all you been taught etc. Rapier

*** Posted by Rapier *** As soon as I get some cash I will probably start to learn how to fly Gliders. I love flying as I love the speed and thrill's. The only thing I am worried about is crashing in one of these. No ejection seat makes me a bit precausious & nervous. Am I being stupid or can anyone put my mind at rest and honestly say ...

*** Posted by run *** [Ahh, I see you! You have got a bigger smile on your face than the other guy I mentioned. You must be extra proud! Why some of the faces look sad/serious RUN. These pilots look as though they are unhappy. Was your Father in the RDAF or have you relations in the RDAF as well? Thanx Rapier ] I don't know about the ...