Fenestron Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I think 5th should take the 5th before he gets any deeper here's a few things to add.... If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin' Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer Every path has a few puddles You cannot unsay a cruel word Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you (ie Cap) Forgive your enemies, it messes up their head Life is simpler when you plow around the stump Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than putting it back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transquebecniece Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 All this from personal experience, I presume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Star Leader Posted March 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 I know it might sound off topic but I would like to know from you ex or current military pilot guys if I can fail the BOT???? What to excpect and how to be best prepared. BTW I know its not off topic but concidering the last 2 pages of this topic, wich contains some incredible IN YOUR FACE sentence.... I must admit I had quite a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper_Stew Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 ASL, Read this entire website, including the "Future Instructors" tab. http://www.cflrs.forces.gc.ca/ You can fail IAP/BOTP/BMOQ or whatever it is that we're doing. It's really easy to fail actually, just make a lot of small mistakes or one big one. The course content itself is very easy, but getting through it is another thing entirely. Getting up a 4:30am and getting run around until 10:30-11:00 at night for 15 weeks is hard on the body and it's hard on people too. Expect to see lots of injuries (both real and fake) and lots of people drop off the course for personal reasons. (Wife/Girlfriend/Kids etc). Do lot's of pushups, situps, chin-ups and running before you go and try out the stairmasters. (This is hilarious for those who have been to St. Jean, trust me) I'm sure I'll tee up with you there, as it sounds like we are on the same serial. Stew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volition Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Do lot's of pushups, situps, chin-ups and running before you go and try out the stairmasters. (This is hilarious for those who have been to St. Jean, trust me) I'm sure I'll tee up with you there, as it sounds like we are on the same serial. Stew It is!!!! :up: :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrepid Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 The advice on physical conditioning is bang on. Get yourself used to some physical activity if you are not already in a program. It makes the whole experience a lot easier on you. Another thing they are always looking at is attitude. At Basic, you will be doing Officer training....not Pilot training. The staff there don't care what wonderful piloting skills you have or what your aspirations for a long and satisfying flying career are. Your Training NCM's will be looking at you and thinking...."Would I want this guy/gal as my boss? Would I be willing to take orders from this person in a high stress situation? Does this person put the needs of the CF and his subordinates ahead of his/her own?" So my advice would be make sure you're going into it as a team player. Oh yeah, take your sense of humour with you as well. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoltar Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hey fifth me thinks that your poor attitude is definately not improved by alcohol! Maybe you ought to read what others have said. Congrats are in order for ASL not all the crap you've been spewing! On a other topic maybe you can explain how to get skidded from a drill job when all that's left to do is de-mobe the drill.Bad attitude & poor client relations maybe. Seems that has been your claim to fame for awhile. Give yer head a shake man!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper_Stew Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Oh yeah, take your sense of humour with you as well. When I was with 3 RCR we had three principles we lived by. At least that's what the RSM told us. 1) Relentless pursuit of the mission. 2) Demonstrate an indifference to discomfort 3) Accept the ironies of army life They've served me well every day of my career and they will serve you well too. Once again, I'll see you on the 16th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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