Royal Navy Pilot

[Pigmoustache60]

Hi all,

Firstly, I know there are loads of threads on this but I want some answers. I am applying for pilot in august.

How hard is it to become a pilot and is there any way to prepare for FAT/CBAT?
Is it worth retaking the tests or should I go for observer/aircrewman?

 

[dapperdunn]

How hard is it to become a pilot

I found it easy enough. The chef's course however, was a bastard.

 

[Joint_Force_Harrier]

I found it easy enough. The chef's course however, was a bastard.

Yep, you passed the Pilot one...................... I'll get my coat

 

[Pigmoustache60]

I found it easy enough. The chef's course however, was a bastard.

yeah takes some skill to cook like that XD

 

[fishhead]

@Pigmoustache60 have a trawl through this and you will find a few answers to your question.
https://www.navy-net.co.uk/community/threads/future-pilot-hopefully.176223/

 

[Seadog]

Firstly, I know there are loads of threads on this but I want some answers.

You are a repetitive, demanding, entitled, annoying young thruster.

 

[Joint_Force_Harrier]

Watch this and look at yourself in 5 years , obs without the kiwi accent

@Pontius recognise the traits

 

[Pigmoustache60]

You are a repetitive, demanding, entitled, annoying young thruster.

I couldn't find a thread which directly answered my questions

 

[mattb]

You are a repetitive, demanding, entitled, annoying young thruster.

And as such suited to be a pilot?

 

[Pontius]

How hard is it to become a pilot

Too subjective to answer. Some find it easier than others.

is there any way to prepare for FAT/CBAT?

Yes, discussed on this forum already (and others). Use your sleuthing skills.

Is it worth retaking the tests or should I go for observer/aircrewman?

What tests? If you're talking about the FATs then you'll be told what options are open to you if you don't pass them. For instance, if your maths is crap you may not have the opportunity to apply for observer instead. Best thing is just to pass the tests in the first place....I'm full of good advice.

And as such suited to be a pilot?

Huzzah