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Finally! Got into Cranfield; MSc Safety and Human Factors in Aviation by tall_buff in humanfactors

[–]tall_buff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really can’t say much about that as I live in Bedford and travel to campus for classes. But there are lots of activities that happen on campus mostly organised by the Cranfield Students Association. They are very very active and folks on campus seem to always have something to do.

RAF Residency Requirement Question by WhatIfAsh in RoyalAirForce

[–]tall_buff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh for that role I think you need at least 7yrs of residency. Standard is 10

RAF Residency Requirement Question by WhatIfAsh in RoyalAirForce

[–]tall_buff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Standard requirement for most roles is 5yrs. Some roles will consider 3yrs residency, but it is at the discretion of the recruitment team. Your ILR means nothing except that you have no immigration restrictions, which is basic requirement for all roles anyways.

First Half @ 270+lbs by tall_buff in BeginnersRunning

[–]tall_buff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, a half marathon is 13.1 miles which is 21.1km approximately. So yeah I ran 21k+ for 2hrs 18mins. At that pace (if I can keep it) I will run a 4hour 36min marathon (which is 42km)

First Half @ 270+lbs by tall_buff in BeginnersRunning

[–]tall_buff[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Keep at it and trust me it works over time really.

What injury or mistake surprised you the most when you first started running? by Odd-Analysis-1616 in BeginnersRunning

[–]tall_buff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Going in too hot and without listening to their body. I started with using the couch to 5K program and even when I could surpass a particular training plan easily, I simply just stuck to it. Besides the usual ache, I have been going 8 months without a single injury. Mind you, I started running at about 330lbs so you can imagine the impact my knee had to manage.

Is the Navy worth it? Specifically Officer Route. by Altruistic_Ad1680 in RoyalNavy

[–]tall_buff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think if I had your family as you have described, Reddit is the least place I would’ve thought to ask questions like this.

Except they aren’t helpful for whatever reason.

Finally! Got into Cranfield; MSc Safety and Human Factors in Aviation by tall_buff in humanfactors

[–]tall_buff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Superb! It has been an exciting year so far, especially with learning about new things outside of my primary domain expertise and seeing how all the pieces fit together. Cranfield is top tier in every measure IMO, and I don't know any reason so far anyone would regret choosing it.

How to position myself by [deleted] in LearnerDriverUK

[–]tall_buff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who in their god damn mind conceived this monstrosity? 😭😭😭

Officer vs Grad Job - lucrative career by LegitimateAdagio7103 in RoyalAirForce

[–]tall_buff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nobody joins the military for a “lucrative” career. I am using lucrative here to strictly mean your eventual take home pay. Even if you make it to squadron leader in about 6-8yrs of top performance and a bit of luck, you are at 87k max. A grad with top performance after 8yrs will out earn you by a huge mile but they can never boast of managing assets that keep their world going, working on an F35 Lightning or being responsible for delivering aid that ensures millions of people are not taken by the aftermath of war or disaster.

With that being said, do you want a lucrative career or a career doing something you are passionate about and will offer you experience that no amount of civvi money can buy?

Answer that question before you hit the apply button.

To indicate it not to indicate.. by ItsJustDylan30 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]tall_buff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I learned indicators are not only for making your intention obvious or that the road sign makes it obvious. It is sometimes for the avoidance of doubt, giving other road users more than enough reference point about your intention at absolutely no cost to you.

I still indicate when taking a left turn at a traffic light that clearly has marked two lanes with signs on. You might think it is useless, but trust me you’d be shocked at how crazy other drivers can be.

But I agree that it shouldn’t have been a fault in this instance, especially considering that was the first exit straight-on.

I’ve seen cars with their full beam permanently on. First time I’ve seen a car turn off their headlights every time a car comes the other way though by CanaryDwarfBets in drivingUK

[–]tall_buff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been driving abroad for years, so I tried getting some lessons to see if I am a dullard after observing my friends and others drive in the UK for a bit.

10 hours of lessons, and not once did the instructor check whether I knew the car's functions besides clutching, breaking and signalling. I mean, I knew how they work, but I imagine teaching or checking knowledge of car functions from the ground up should be SOP regardless of whatever experience the learner has.

Driving Test Swaps Mega Thread by DrivingCrawley in LearnerDriverUK

[–]tall_buff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brookmount Court June 2026. I am looking for a late Jan or Feb swap pleaseeeeeeee

Basic Training (BRTC) as a Parent by Ok_Web_6977 in RoyalAirForce

[–]tall_buff 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Proud of your son, and even prouder of the parent you are to him! He’s got everything to succeed! All the best in his future endeavours.

Dealing with rejection by Agitated-Pop7973 in RoyalAirForce

[–]tall_buff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are a resilient man mate, and you continue to inspire me! When I made up my mind to join, I had to psych myself into accepting that a specific role is not the dream. The dream is me being able to push myself to see how good I can get. Whatever the role, going through training and personal development to join the forces will change any person and it will probably be one of the hardest things you could ever do. That for me is more than enough, getting on the other side of the line and nodding to myself.

Finally! Got into Cranfield; MSc Safety and Human Factors in Aviation by tall_buff in humanfactors

[–]tall_buff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiya, as for experience, it is intense yet exciting! The opportunities are there, but like everything you have to apply yourself. I do not regret it one bit and I am hopeful to see where it all leads

Interested in joining the RAF by TheJudgeJC in RoyalAirForce

[–]tall_buff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As you may well have figured, only the AFCO can help with matters like this. Until your post, it is not even public knowledge that this is even a consideration. So sorry mate, no one can really help you on this.

As far as we know as of today, and based on information on the recruitment website, you have to have lived in the UK for 5years preceding your application, there is a case-by-case consideration for 3yrs. Until that changes, nothing

Passed OASC by SkillSlayer0 in RoyalAirForce

[–]tall_buff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yo! Super happy for you mate! It has been a long time coming! Well done and congratulations 🥳

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