My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
My day job - RAF Fast jet flying instructor film
Guys,
Someone on Twitter (not sure how it works tbh) asked for an in cockpit film of what exactly I do everyday. I am an RAF flying instructor on the BAES Hawk T2 at RAF Valley. I teach students and instructors on the weapons and tactics phases of military fast-jet flying training. I knew some of the guys I've met on here before would be interested so I've posted the link. Please don't be jealous - it's not what you think, I have neck issues that will become debilitating when older along with some other medical problems caused by flying and you all earn far more money than me That said it can be a good job when the sun shines and teaching young students to go onto the front-line is very rewarding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PWBuhO7Ggs
@timdavies_uk
Thanks, Tim.
Someone on Twitter (not sure how it works tbh) asked for an in cockpit film of what exactly I do everyday. I am an RAF flying instructor on the BAES Hawk T2 at RAF Valley. I teach students and instructors on the weapons and tactics phases of military fast-jet flying training. I knew some of the guys I've met on here before would be interested so I've posted the link. Please don't be jealous - it's not what you think, I have neck issues that will become debilitating when older along with some other medical problems caused by flying and you all earn far more money than me That said it can be a good job when the sun shines and teaching young students to go onto the front-line is very rewarding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PWBuhO7Ggs
@timdavies_uk
Thanks, Tim.
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Truly amazing! What a fantastic and very rewarding job. Great video, thanks so much for sharing this.
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That's epic mate, bet flying in those never gets boring!
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a dream job
thanks for sharing
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I've got the debilitating neck pain but no Hawk to fly so I'm still going to be very jealous if that's OK with you
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Very nice Tim.
I never was allowed in a fastjet (thanks to options for change) and it is one of my biggest regrets that I did'nt get a fly in one when I was in the UAS.
Still flying for a living ain't bad, better than working in an office
I never was allowed in a fastjet (thanks to options for change) and it is one of my biggest regrets that I did'nt get a fly in one when I was in the UAS.
Still flying for a living ain't bad, better than working in an office
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Great watch that thanks for posting, does look lovely on a sunny day sure does seem to be some buffeting and I guess it can get a lot worse.
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I'll put one up of the normal British weather when I can, it will make it look less appealing believe me
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Nice video man, kicks ass compared to my daily job
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really cool .. thanks for sharing
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That was pretty epic, thank you.
Question though; how on earth do you manage to take notes whilst you're being flown around and surely they're illegible when you go to read them??
Question though; how on earth do you manage to take notes whilst you're being flown around and surely they're illegible when you go to read them??
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Wow, Nice office
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Hey Tim.
I'm a skydiving and wind tunnel instructor so spend a lot of time in the air myself - and whilst I'm not jealous I'm VERY envious. I want to fly myself very much indeed. Thanks so much for sharing this. I guess I should make a video of my office too at some point!
I'm a skydiving and wind tunnel instructor so spend a lot of time in the air myself - and whilst I'm not jealous I'm VERY envious. I want to fly myself very much indeed. Thanks so much for sharing this. I guess I should make a video of my office too at some point!
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WICKED!!!
I felt like a kid again watching that!
Suddenly... the RS doesn't seem so expensive to maintain!!!! LoL
Kudos, Tim!
I felt like a kid again watching that!
Suddenly... the RS doesn't seem so expensive to maintain!!!! LoL
Kudos, Tim!
I've finally got my head together but now my body is falling apart!
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YES.RossDagley wrote:Hey Tim.
I'm a skydiving and wind tunnel instructor so spend a lot of time in the air myself - and whilst I'm not jealous I'm VERY envious. I want to fly myself very much indeed. Thanks so much for sharing this. I guess I should make a video of my office too at some point!
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