OASC RAF Cranwell - Part 1 of 2

[@liambest5468]

Im pretty sure Emily on the video is now the station commander for RAF Brize Norton.. crazy, what a career!

[@drdudemeister]

I would love to see an up-to-date version of this video now. Just a big photo of the entrance to OASC saying: Closed - Not Recruiting

[@nastyphoenix]

This is so old now - I remember watching it when I was leaving school 10 years ago!

[@data790]

Sorry to hear that. I served as an MTD airmen from 97-05. I tried so hard to get my GCSE's to go for pilot but never made the application stage. I don't have A-levels or GCSE's but I did manage to get onto a foundation year at college when I left and made it to uni studying biology. Now studying a master in biotechnology before, hopefully, going onto my PhD. Good luck at uni, hope you decide to give the RAF another go

[@mmaisgr8]

guys, best advice is to relax and take it in your stride. get good at mental maths and using a joystick. speed distance time questiions can be revised online. other than that theres not much you can do, they are designed to test skills you are born with, not develop. good luck

[@mmaisgr8]

just done the aptitude test and passed by an absolute mile so im happy happy happy, if anyone has any questions who is going, just ask me!

[@shbo2510]

i went to cranwell and trained there and i can remember loads of things from this video

[@IS-L]

There was the first test, report at 07:15, yer right. It was 06:30 in my day.

[@scrofulaeggula]

I'm not sure about wearing cardigans, tan slacks or Hush Puppies; should I bother going for my commission?

[@koolyman]

It's kind of weird everyone is wearing stark, black suits. Was this the style at the time?

[@JBowles94]

did you see the size of those computers ;)

[@EoghanByrneTV]

if you are fully fit have perfect vision etc but had mild asthma as a child and no longer suffer from it at all and can prove it will you still be disqualified for pilot training?

[@ScottSpitfire]

Probably late reply, but my friend has just been accepted, he had asthma symptoms when he was young consequently was put onto his medical records. He then went to a doctor and had himself cleared of asthma, and is now on an IOT this year

[@EoghanByrneTV]

really? thats great to hear thanks for the reply, good to see there's still a chance given everything else is up to standard

[@ScottSpitfire]

Yeah just make sure that you have a doctor say that its completely gone and wouldn't hinder you

[@RyanHunter1926]

You won't be accepted for pilot or any aircrew roles with asthma on your medical record. You can apply for ground roles but only if you haven't had any asthma symptoms for 5 years.

[@foxtrot_oscar]

I have -2 on my right eye and 0,2 on my left is that too bad to be a pilot

[@TheHusky9]

ohh, i suggest you go and take a test at the AFCO anyway, you might aswell try whilst you still can.

[@mmaisgr8]

@ibowlgas I did for the aptitude tests only as I was in a university air squadron. my advice is go to uni so you don't get disappointed when you do well and they turn round and say "we have no jobs". If you want to go in now, my advice is completely rape your fitness levels, practice leadership skills, practice mental maths and using a joystick and learn everything about the RAF and yourself. main points are to be honest, speak clearly and relax so just be yourself.

[@tomburton1217]

Would having a past history of mild migraines e.g painful headaches once every 4 months but suffering no vision loss prevent you from pilot training?

[@janoycresovas5order66compa9]

+Tom Burton unfortunately this may prevent you because if you are flying and all of a sudden have a headache then it's gonna be difficult for you to concentrate, and that's the last thing you want when lives are at stake. I'm not a pilot so don't take my word on it, but definitely ask that question to someone at your local AFCO or ask an RAF pilot to get the correct answer!

[@FallenPhoenix86]

sorry mate, RAF wont look at you for pilot unless your 6/6, Royal Navy will however accept 6/12 corectable to 6/6. Found that out after rejection in June so trying for the FAA next year.

[@TheHusky9]

try the navy, i heard they have less strict requirements for a pilot? If not, then maybe civvy street is for u

[@SuicideSkittles]

Im planning on applying to OASC after i get my AS grades, and then hopefully get a bursary for UNI! what are the pilot aptitude tests like? Cheers

[@AbdiiiHD]

I have a great eyesight and going university this year, I'm just wondering how likely is eczema (mild) in the inner elbow will stop me becoming a pilot in the raf

[@macaulayrose]

Eczema means you can't become a pilot.

[@Pianosnail12]

I have my Officer aptitude tests next week, any advice and where to get mock tests? Thanks

[@JoshuaSymondsTimeLapse]

all i have been able to find were on the raf website

[@Nucleotide5313]

How did it go for you?

[@THURGOODa]

whats the eye sight regulations for WSOp

[@TheHusky9]

you have to pass the minimum standards for a pilot without contacts, and then if you succeed in becoming a pilot, you can wear contacts.

[@thatsprettygood0]

I dont have perfect vision but its not awful and can be corrected to perfect .....can i still become a pilot in the RAF or do i need to have 100% 20/20 vision

[@callum8430]

They say that 80% of applicants to become a pilot in the RAF do not make it, I don't think you necessarily need 20/20 vision to become a pilot though.

[@thatsprettygood0]

80% is high ......better work hard then :)

[@LikeSwimWear]

chederchees114 You need better than 20/20.

[@Olliebucknollie]

Most of the info in this video is out of date

[@azianberry]

+Carltonsface Hey. Have u recently been to the OASC? im thinking of applying myself. I have only just booked my presentation and I am still a long way to the OASC. Would you be able to provide me with some up to date info regarding the OASC? How competitive is it?

[@RyanHunter1926]

Not really. It may be old but this video gives you a good insight into​ what you have to do at OASC.

[@Mrcampingkid]

What grades did you achieve at GCSE

[@michaelhearmon9965]

You know you can find Amy officer documentaries in detail. Navy Officer in Detail, even Royal Marines, but not RAF, except for this little bit, because who would really want to join RAF XD

[@xlDavElx]

not the longest arms and legs in the world??? he was lanky!

[@N0bb13]

I think as long as you have 20/20 it should be ok. Im not 100% sure though

[@MrFoulksy]

Eyesight??? I understand if you're basically blind you shouldn't be a pilot, but glasses and contacts exist. Racing drivers wear glasses and contacts and they do just fine. Is this still a big problem if you're slightly short sighted? Because that's my situation and would be beyond gutted if I wasn't 'Fit' to be a pilot?

[@dudz5825]

MrFoulksy you need perfect eye sight

[@nietzschean3138]

No you don't lol

[@omart204]

Commercial pilots and astronauts are allowed to wear glasses, if not then the international space station would be empty and booking flights abroad would be impossible. The private sector knows perfect eyesight isn't what makes a good pilot. The military on the other hand haven't caught up yet...so their requirements are strict. Not perfect, just strict...as far as a few google searches have lead me to believe.

[@65akk]

I spoke to RAF regarding this because I am to short sighted. They said you can apply for the pilot role as long as you are not over +6 or -6 so in between is fine. You CAN wear glasses. It says it on the RAF site too.

[@nietzschean3138]

@@65akk Yep. And during training if you usually wear glasses or contacts you will be told to leave them in your dorm and be prescribed 'field glasses'.

[@MiniBlingKing]

7:59 Oh man, i'd be gutted if i didn't became a pilot!

[@seprishere]

I would have been tempted to ask "would I be fit for civil flying?"

[@TheHusky9]

basically, if you need the contacts to reach the minimum standards for an RAF pilot then no, you cannot be an RAF pilot.

[@MAJORHUNTER100]

I can tell you first hand becasue i see the stuff they do at base ect becasue i live there its aint easy.

[@TheHusky9]

haha! you're a marine pilot?

[@grahamb8882]

What's with the boomerang music?..Boing...Boing..Boing

[@azianberry]

+Graham B its part of the selection process. you have to dance to this music

[@SuperEvilMonkee]

This video is so out of date its not funny

[@westmids1987]

SuperEvilMonkee 4 years ago you posted this comment, think of how dated this video is now lol. The army KZbin channel is miles ahead of the RAF. And at least the army channel has an updated video of officer selection.

[@crazyrichf]

that obviously coming from someone who has NO IDEA what the air force is all about and doesnt understand what officers have to go through to EARN their respect!