RipperRoo
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« on: July 07, 2005, 09:13:48 PM » |
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Does anyone know anyone in the armed forces?
Was wondering as I was thinking about becoming a hellicopter pilot for either the Army/RAF/Navy, and was wondering if army life is as bad as its made to be on crappy Hollywood films.
Anyway, I was reading up on piloting, and I pass all the requirements, except, it says that you aren't allowed to have had surgery on your eyes, now, I haven't, but I also have slightly less than perfect vision, I need to wear glasses to read the board/signs a bit away. I always thought that you had to have perfect vision to be a pilot, so if you aren't allowed to have had surgery, does laser eye count? That is supposed to perfect your eyesight without any side-effects.
Just wondering if anyone knew, cheers.
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« Last Edit: July 07, 2005, 09:14:09 PM by RipperRoo »
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SS
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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2005, 10:25:14 AM » |
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My cousin is/was in the RAF. Can't remember if he still is or not, but he used to fly Hawks and Tornados. Haven't seen him in ages, but I think I've got his e-mail address lying around somewhere, so I can forward your questions on if you want?
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« Last Edit: July 08, 2005, 10:28:59 AM by SS »
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Till shade is gone, till water is gone, into the Shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath, to spit in the Sightblinder's eye on the Last Day.
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RipperRoo
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2005, 03:43:42 PM » |
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Please, if you could.
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RipperRoo
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« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2005, 10:12:24 PM » |
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Woo, double post.
Apparently laser eye doesn't count as surgery, so thats one way, I still need to find out the worst vision acceptable though.
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« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2005, 11:34:42 PM » |
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I would assume to be a pilot you need 20/20 vision. =).
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matt_the_shark
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2005, 12:46:05 AM » |
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yes, we wouldn't want you mistaking the roof of my house for a runway, would we?
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RipperRoo
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2005, 03:29:55 PM » |
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Theres a difference between not being able to read writing on a board 25 foot away and not being able to tell the difference between a roof and a landing pad...
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2005, 10:12:59 AM » |
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wonder how thatll change your driving application
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Yiff Hunter says: and the last question do u get a sudden eye twicth and shudder wen i say :
CLEAN? RipperRoo says: yes Yiff Hunter says: rite ive declared u imorally peasant like
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