Fast Jet Performance

Matt lost 70 lbs 3 times before working out finally how to embrace a lifestyle based on fitness and healthy eating. Matt teaches busy people how to increase their energy & level up their lives with fat loss & sustainable lifestyle changes. He's also training for Ironman Florida and is an awesome dude - follow him on twitter @mattizzoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/fast-jet-performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A chat about the future of Digital Combat Sim with Ben Whiteley and Simon Pearson from Eagle Dynamics!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fast-jet-performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here I discuss the forcing of diversity into the RAF and the problems associated with doing so after an appalling email surfaced asking Squadron bosses if they had any pilots who were 'not white men' to attend the Top Gun 2 premiere.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fast-jet-performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A chat with Craig Harrison, former British Army sniper and author of 'The Longest Kill'.In The Longest Kill, his unflinching autobiography, Craig catapults us into the heat of the action as he describes his active service in the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan, and gives heart-stopping accounts of his sniper ops as he fought for his life on the rooftops of Basra and the barren hills of Helmand province. Craig was blown up by an IED in Afghanistan and left battling severe PTSD. After his identity was revealed in the press he also had to cope with Al Qaeda threats against him and his family. For Craig, the price of heroism has been devastatingly high. - Taken from Craig's book, 'The Longest Kill'.Craig's Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/cohcraigharrison/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fast-jet-performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this video I speak with Will Knowland, former Master at Eton College who was dismissed over a video he published called the Patriarchy Paradox.'A view on patriarchy to provoke debate: 'if liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear' (George Orwell). Use it or lose it.'Support Will on his Patreon www.patreon.com/knowlandknows'Truth Bombs with Will Knowland, Former Eton College Master | The Patriarchy Paradox' - Tim Davies, Fast Jet Performance (www.fastjetperformance.com)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fast-jet-performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this video I talk about Rob who hit a huge roadblock on his mission to be a fast jet pilot in the RAF - what effect did it have on him and what did he do about it?I also talk about DEVSOC, a humility and fitness community on Insta.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fast-jet-performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A revelatory, explosive new analysis of the British military today!Over the first two decades of the twenty-first century, Britain has changed enormously. During this time, the British Army fought two campaigns, in Iraq and Afghanistan, at considerable financial and human cost. Yet neither war achieved its objectives. This book questions why, and provides challenging but necessary answers.Award-winning journalist Simon Akam, who spent a year in the army when he was 18, returned a decade later to see how the institution had changed. His book examines the relevance of the armed forces today ― their social, economic, political, and cultural role. This is as much a book about Britain, and about the politics of failure, as it is about the military.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fast-jet-performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This can only be described as an appalling situation in the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) and very much in the public's interest.72 Sqn flies the Texan T1 at RAF Valley, the same base that is home to 25 and IV Sqn (formerly IV Sqn) flying the Hawk T2.In 2012, I was a Flight Commander on IV Sqn which was going through an almost identical situation to that which is highlighted in this Defence Air Safety Occurrence Report (DASOR). I eventually managed to convince the boss to get an external Human Factors assessment done by the RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine (RAF CAM) who came and conducted an Operational Event Analysis (a close look at flight safety). This led to the cessation of all student flying until I could train up my instructors who, as in this report, were not getting the flying currency and qualifications they required and were suffering from significant stress in the workplace.So, when the RAF tells me that they have learnt the lessons of UKMFTS during this time, this DASOR suggests otherwise.Personally, I don't believe the RAF and nor do a high number of service personnel pan-defence who sent me the same report. It doesn't seem like 'people are your greatest asset', here but it does help to clarify the RAF's retention issues.Lastly, for the author of this DASOR (who I do not know and did not send this to me), from an old grey bomber pilot - if you are taking flak, it usually means you are bang on target.(I informed the RAF that I was publishing this DASOR. This report is a Defence Air Safety Occurrence Report (DASOR) delivered through the Aviation Safety Information Management System (ASIMS) which states that 'The proactive reporting of air safety concerns by personnel from across the defence air environment (DAE) is fundamental in maintaining continual awareness of the risks facing our people.' - www.gov.uk)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fast-jet-performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Doctor in the frontline fight against COVID-19 emails to ask...'My question is how does a person maintain focus and protect oneself mentally when living daily with the threat of possible mortality.'...also some free self-hairdressing adviceSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/fast-jet-performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Email...Hi TimFirst I'd like to thank you for your podcast, I'm not Ex-Military, I'm only 26, I don't know why but I find your podcast quite reassuring. I really like way your project isn't just about planes (even though I'm a pilot) it branches out and covers performance in general from an aviators perspective, something I have said but nobody believes me is that learning how to fly teaches you to be good at "life". Please feel free to use my email for what ever you want, I trust you and if you're kind enough to advise me on my current situation your words maybe of help to a lot of people especially now. So 2 weeks ago I was laid off from where I worked, I had been a welder working at this small company for the past 18 months, it was not my first job since moving to France but it was my first CDI (permanent) contract. They helped me a lot, for example buying me French lessons and just being patient in general so I'm grateful and glad things are still friendly, it's not their fault it's just 2020. Honestly, I feel great right now, although I am grateful for the help, the job bored me, my input wasn't "their way" and it just wasn't for me. I feel like I have a great opportunity right now because Pole-Emploi (French job center) will retrain me but my unemployment benefit and retraining only lasts a year and I want to make the absolute best of it. Obviously, I am going to take every French lesson they are willing to give me but as for new job I'd like to do something different.Although I am open to any ideas, my criteria for my new career is simple, it must pay for me to keep making my flying videos. My options as I see them:1) Aircraft mechanic - EASA part 66 requires a year of school (pole-emploi will pay for my course) but it has a long apprenticeship and the end pay is only about 25,000€/year. I love aircraft and I do volunteer on projects but I would prefer to earn money and homebuild a kit than take a pay cut. Would also require moving and buying a car, happy to do but that would cut into my flying money.2) High school tech teacher - Will be tricky to get into here (I never actually finished high school, I have an engineering diploma though). It would be stable plus I like helping kids.3) Car or truck mechanic - I already fix my friends cars, I like cars, I love getting greasy. 4) ULM pilot - I see a lot of ads in "pilote et avion" magazine looking for ultra light pilots to tow banners and do tourist flights, would be cool but its all short term contract and I can't see ULM turning into much after (ULM hours don't count toward CPL), I want a new path not a summer holiday.5) Entrepreneurship - In France Pole-Emploi offer assistance to starting a bussiness, by following their formula you can raise between 4,000€ to 8,000€ unsecured, I have taken courses on Entrepreneurship before and would love to one day walk this path. Even though I have business ideas evevryday, I can't think of one that conforms to both the 4.000€ budget and the COVID-19 restrictions. But hej if you have any ideas

Harry Tangye - Former Police Armed Response Sergeant. His book is here... GO GET IT TIGER!https://amzn.to/32eTiObAuthor of 'Firearms and Fatals', Police Consultant, Public Speaker and former D&C, VIP, ARV and Traffic Cop.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Fast-Jet-Performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Warriors ASSEMBLE!3 Emails:1:23- 17 YO wannabe fast jet pilot21:30 - 19 YO Passionless ATPL student44:55 - Future Intelligence Officer overloaded with what to read30:20 - RANT, lol!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Fast-Jet-Performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim,I'm currently serving in the Air Force as a pupil pilot (prefer not to mention which Air Force). The journey hasn't been easy, not that I thought it would be, just been testing in aspects where one wouldn't expect and be able to prepare for. What I mean with this is; physically I knew it was going to be testing so I could train for it; mentally is so broad you can only prepare certain aspects but others catch you completely off guard; lifestyle comes with its own challenges but one can gradually adapt to them I feel; spiritually you can't prepare for but you must allow for growth in the most demanding times, which is super tough as one doesn't always see the bigger picture in the moment, so a lot of introspection is needed (thank you covid 19); emotionally is truly the most difficult one even more so during these tough times, as I'm not an emotional person and I struggle to share emotions if I do feel them. How does one prepare oneself mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally throughout the different phases? How does one keep adapting to the ever changing environments? How did you as a pupil pilot share or offload some of your emotions and feelings? My time in the military has come with quite a few challenges. I applied in 2015 while busy with my 2nd year at university, went for selection that year March and failed the psychomotor tests as I was trying to be to precise and completely disregarded speed. After failing I was eager to try again but had to take a 6 months break before being able to. The Air Force called me in October that year to try again, I improved on my previous shortcomings and passed. November that year I went for my interviews, which I found pretty easy as I had been for job interviews before. 2016 is where the hiccups in my military career started. I received a call early January telling me basic training will start next week and expect a call in the week with information on where, what and how. I had to reapply for uni in that same week, naive as I was I didn't reapply to uni cause I was off to the military in my mind. Let's just say they never called and I spent a year working, started a handyman company with one of my mates and worked for a NPO. 2017 came about and I finally received a call the Friday while away on trip with the NPO, had to travel home and get all my things packed and ready to ship off the Sunday. Basics is basics, don't think I need to elaborate much there as you have walked that path before. One thing I did find difficult during that time was sharing the experience with my friends as they had not walked that path but with the older generation it was easy and our stories were very similar. Officers training is my least favourite course to date, as it felt like an absolute waste of time, I just wanted to get to the flying part. Also felt that most of the people I was on course with didn't have the leadership abilities needed of an officer and they were just there because they knew someone in the right place. 2018 was ground school, which was loads of fun and challenging at the same time. It is where I learnt balance in life is key, I learnt it the hard way by failing 1 of the exams due to me enjoying my birthday weekend too much. June that year we signed our contracts and were made to believe we will start ground school/flying September that year. So off we went to the flying school to go work on the flight line for the time being. This is where the major hiccups start.We ended up working on the flight line for a whole year, where we were fed the same story of you will start next month. When next month comes around, we get fed more less the same story of next month. After a year we decided to write a letter to be sent to home units so we could be closer to family, as it came out our training was only going to start in January 2020. I do believe the flight line is good for pupil pilots but they must be put there with a set goal in place and it must be made a learning environment. To give them a better understanding of how things work on the ground and what challenges the groundcrew face. Instead the groundcrew see it as an opportunity to boss the youngsters around, not beneficial to the organisation or a future officer who would need to deal with groundcrew in the future. We all went home for 6 months and spent much needed time with family and friends. Was also able to partake in sport again as this was difficult while under training.The year 2020 started off so well, we finally started with the much awaited ground school, passed all the tests. I got the instructor I wanted, while working on the flight line it came out we went to the same high school. Started with sim sorties, was 2 sim sorties away from getting in the aircraft and then covid 19 happened. Training was immediately stopped and we were told to hang ten in our rooms. We had asked to go home over this time to see our families, the request was denied later. They then decided to start with aspect briefs so we could remain busy and take our minds off when we are actually going to start flying. We were a week into aspect briefs then a member in our work enviroment contracted the virus. It honestly feels as soon as we get going something comes along and hampers our training. How do you recommend keeping focused and refocusing the negative thoughts and energy? How does one stay positive even at the most difficult of times? How to stay current with the work, keep feeding the brain information but with no ouput and how to make sure you are not engraving bad aviation habits? As we are vulnerable students at the moment, still fresh in the new field with lots of information but no opportunity to expand on it and make sure we understand the concept correctly cause we don't have the interaction with our instructors at the moment due to lockdown. It feels as if my life has been on hold for the last 2 years. Where if I was just told the truth from the beginning I could have made a plan to go study or do something that is beneficial for me and the organisation. I don't expect smooth sailing but I'm slowly losing faith in the organisation and it is not great to have such thoughts, especially if this is where one wants to be. How does one keep faith and stop questioning what the higher ups are doing, even though they are dragging their feet along with your career? I'm aged 27 at the moment and have nothing to show, except my life experiences up until now. Would you recommend studying after completing pilots course or to go straight to the Squadron if there is no backlog there? I would love to go to fighters.Looking forward to your perspective and thoughts. Thank you and all the best - MSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/Fast-Jet-Performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we talk about minimising outings, planning a shopping trip and how to brief it. Don't be a statistic, you only have to make one mistake and you will have exposed yourself - stay safe! (20 mins) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Miki Mclauraine tells us about the power of self-discipline in overcoming alcohol addiction and using bad experiences to power personal growth.Facebook: Miki MclauraineYouTube & Podcast: 'Sun of Sotep'Alcohol Explained - William Porter https://amzn.to/2TLPCxWDepressive Illness, The Curse of the Strong - Tim Cantopher https://amzn.to/39yyfHjKaizen: The Japanese Method for Transforming Habits, One Small Step at a Time - Sarah Harvey https://amzn.to/2v0XgvMJaponisme: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-sabi and more - Erin Niimi Longhurst https://amzn.to/2vQf5OvWant to TAKE BACK CONTROL? Email me at tim@fastjetperformance.com12 Week online course, fully led by an ex-RAF fighter pilot and flying instructor who knows about recovering from a loss of control.www.spinrecovery.comwww.fastjetperformance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A great and well written email from an 18 year old who is doing some great work on himself as he attempts to get into the RAF as a pilot - GREAT ADVICE here!'The best advice I have to give to any prospective pilots is this: be pragmatic in your approach to joining the military with healthy expectations and no small amount of determination. Try to enjoy the journey without fixating on the destination or at least value the selection process as life experience, otherwise you will never be satisfied with any amount of progress. However, it is important to have a destination to aim for; it gives your life purpose. I agree with your words on your Facebook page Tim, ‘there’s a cockpit there if you want it, but you do have to want it’.'Link to ASTRONAUT aptitude test.Yeah, I did them - OWNED IT, obvs ;)http://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Astronauts/Test_your_astronaut_skills_and_help_ESA See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I can self-destruct. I have the power to destroy everything in my world, but I choose not to. Some days that choice is harder to make than on other days, but I take comfort in the knowledge that there are other people out there doing the same thing.I know some of these people well but some I’ve never met; I watch from afar, keenly noticing how fine a line they walk. Occasionally, I’ll read about someone whose done something stupid and I’ll note that they made a different choice that morning – I then briefly consider my own vulnerability.I can’t ‘do’ average and this is a problem for me.I’m not saying this to gain any favour, I genuinely revere those who can be satisfied with a film or favourite TV show on a Saturday night but I just can’t do it and recently I was asked a question on social media that got me thinking...https://fastjetperformance.com/podcasts/how-to-not-destroy-your-christmas-walk-your-fine-line/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What would you say if I said you could be anything you wanted to be, right now?Today.A famous movie actress, an award-winning scientist or a sports star who just got signed to their favourite team?All you have to do, is choose. Now, imagine you’ve been invited over to a friend’s house for dinner. You check your diary – you’re free that night and some of your buddies are going too, so you accept. As the night approaches, you think about what to wear, how you are getting there and who you might know. The night arrives, you turn up and thank your friend for the invite. They introduce you to the room and it turns out you know most of the people there. Food comes out, you all chat away merrily and eventually everyone leaves the table to carry on in the lounge.You nip to the kitchen to fill your glass and when you return, you find yourself briefly without anyone to talk to. Just then, a young lady approaches and asks what you do... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

​Uniformed Police Officers, wearing body armour and carrying Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns pulled tightly into their shoulders, stepped silently through the busy supermarket’s doors. It was a hot and humid July day on the south coast of England; people were going about their weekly shop and the smell of cheap sunscreen hung lazily in the air. The store’s tannoy was calling for someone to help at the checkouts and people were busying themselves taking items from the shelves and placing them into their baskets. Some of the shoppers who saw the two men enter, stopped and just stared - their eyes following their movement with a sense of foreboding curiosity; others seemed oblivious to what was about to happen. The policemen aimed down their sights - wherever their eyes went, the barrel of the weapon would quickly follow. With each purposeful, yet muted step, they slowly drifted apart as they made their way to the back of the store where their target had last been reported. People would later report a strange sense of calm that accompanied the men, a professionalism or a seemingly innate confidence. They would also later note that these men were not as young as they would have expected; these guys must have been in their forties, their grey hair complimenting their darkened and sun-wrinkled skin. ‘STAND STILL! STAND STILL!’, came the shout from the first Officer as he focused his weapon on a young man holding a box of breakfast cereal. ‘SHOW ME YOUR HANDS! BOTH HANDS! DROP THE BOX AND SHOW ME YOUR HANDS!’, demanded the second man.Weebly referral code... WE BOTH SAVE!!!https://www.weebly.com/r/7Z3QEB See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Re-recorded and shorted to 50 mins)There will always be a lack of necessary external oversight of flight safety and organisational competence on the most visible Squadron in the RAF.The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, have demonstrated that they are the most dangerous and failing squadron in the RAF, yet continue to not be given the proper resources to function safely.The same recommendations continue to be ignored with the excuse that the aircraft is soon to retire, only for it to be extended.If I had been flying the aircraft at RAF Valley on 20 March 2018, with the same experience and currencies of the pilot - I too would have crashed, as would any of my team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Email from a pilot in military training who has frustrations with the RAF - don't worry, we all did too, but keep someone in flying training for 7 years and this is what happens.Essays mentioned...Quorahttps://qr.ae/TWYcI8FJP...https://fastjetperformance.com/podcasts/fu-i-wont-do-what-you-tell-me-to-not-conform/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is my message to young women who are questioning themselves over whether to follow a career in aviation.Inspiring the Future - Redraw the Balancehttps://youtu.be/qv8VZVP5csAWigston Reviewhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wigston-review-into-inappropriate-behavioursWhen Fighter Pilots Cry – Women and the End of Vertical Ambitionhttps://fastjetperformance.com/podcasts/when-fighter-pilots-cry-women-and-the-end-of-vertical-ambition/Why You Self-Sabotage – How Planning for Failure is Giving You Permission to Failhttps://fastjetperformance.com/podcasts/why-you-self-sabotage-how-planning-for-failure-is-giving-you-permission-to-fail/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A 19 year old has a medical issue that won't allow him entry into the RAF as a Pilot and he's struggling to overcome this disappointment.FJP advice inbound with a few truth bombs delivered.Essay that I refer to about passion vs purpose.https://fastjetperformance.com/podcasts/the-passionless-pilot-why-the-advice-to-follow-your-passion-is-inherently-flawed/Join the Warriors and support on Patreon

A pilot from Brazil wrote to me after reading one of my essays on why I left the RAF.https://fastjetperformance.com/podcasts/why-i-quit-the-greatest-job-in-the-world-the-curse-of-the-bovril-snail/Also words on alcohol dependency and why it is built into my Spin Recovery Course.Yes, I've also reactivated 12MAWs, too! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is like to leave the military after 20 years and why is change so hard to do?Well, it wasn't an easy road for me, that was for sure. I had some expectations that didn't materialise, they weren't true and it was pretty apparent that I was institutionalised. Coming out of the Services for me was like going form ORDER to CHOAS *truth*.This is why I am building courses for people who are also going through change events in their lives - more in the podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Interview with Sam Worthington-Leese of the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group.The Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group (Registered UK Charity no.1167143) is overseeing the restoration of RB396 with the intention of returning the aircraft to flight powered by a Napier Sabre engine – something that hasn’t been seen or heard, for nearly 70 years.Once complete, this legendary aircraft will be the only airworthy Hawker Typhoon in the world, and the only genuine combat veteran in existence. She will serve as a centrepiece for a Heritage Centre, established with the intention of preserving the history and educating the public with regard to this iconic and forgotten aircraft.https://hawkertyphoon.com/https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/rb396https://m.facebook.com/hawkertyphoonRB396https://twitter.com/project_typhoonhttps://www.instagram.com/hawkertyphoonrb396/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this presentation to an audience in Stockholm, I talked for 50 minutes about Predicting Failure, Ownership and Just Culture, The Power of the Debrief and To React or Respond.For the FULL film please go to www.patreon.com/timdavies and sponsor me at any level - this will get you access to the presentation.For corporate engagement/speaking work, please contact me at tim@fastjetperformance.comwww.fastjetperformance.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Interview with a young guy who just passed selection for the RAF for pilot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leadership when you have to be in charge of your contemporaries. Answering an email from a young guy who is about to enter the RAF as a pilot.Be Bold, Be Humble, Take Charge, Set an Example, Set a Direction and Boundaries and look after your people's emotional health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If a pilot fails to attain set parameters, as demonstrated by Andy Hill at the Shoreham Airshow in 2015, catastrophe awaits. Mr Hill was flying a Hawker Hunter jet when it crashed into a dual carriageway killing 11 people. In court a verdict of not guilty to the charge of Manslaughter by Gross Negligence was found by the jury.We can all learn from the need to have parameters in our own lives, to plan ahead and to give ourselves boundaries.In this video I talk about the importance of parameters, why pilots adhere to them, the verdict itself and what the defence's claim of 'cognitive impairment' actually means. I also cover my own experiences of cognitive impairment and those of a friend of mine who died in a fatal crash in 2011 and the subsequent investigation into his death. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we cover an email from an 18 year studying a vocational subject, as opposed to the traditional A-Levels, and we talk 'Mental and Emotional Health'.I also talk about some comments I've had, banning people from the website, and some books that have helped me a great deal. I also speak about my own dark times and issues with alcohol.Essays:Sanctuary: Not just the Home of Lost Fighter PilotsWhen Fighter Pilots Cry – Women and the End of Vertical AmbitionBooks:'Alcohol Explained' - William Porter 'Stop Thinking, Start Living' - Richard Carlson'Depressive Illness: The Curse of the Strong' - Tim Cantopher See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A young lady on a University Air Squadron writes in to ask me if her lower class background and working class accent will prevent her from becoming a pilot in the military. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So, a buddy of mine has entered the civilian workplace, has been given responsibility but doubts whether he is up to the task even though he was aircrew on the Tornado GR4.This is useful for those of all ages but especially for those around their 40s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Email from a guy who has been selected through OASC but not for the pilot role he was so wanting and had worked so hard for - what advice do I have? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in 2013, when flying Hawk T2s at RAF Valley, I had to put a flight safety report in: 'Failure to apply parking brake resulting in un-commanded aircraft movement.'This made the Station Commander and my boss VERY unhappy because I was saying that, in sorting out the many number of problems that were part of everyday life under a poorly performing UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS), I was not safe to operate.That wouldn't normally have been an issue except......I was the most senior flying instructor on the base.If I was struggling, then so was everyone else.When you make an error - tell people about it, it does two things - it makes everyone else safer AND it disarms those who wish to criticise you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I talk with my good buddy, Chris Chambers about what Service life meant for both of us and what we are doing now we've left. Chris was a Lynx pilot and deployed multiple times to sea. What does a life of conformity mean, do the Services intentionally repress or is that done to the individual by the individual. Chris is a good guy and is still giving back to the community and the RN. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I talk you about my new role as the Strategy Director for Aeralis who are making 3 military flying training aircraft which have 85% commonality of parts, making savings for the customer of 30% over 25 years - go and buy your spouse a nice gift, we just saved you money (20.30)Or, alternatively you could use those savings to add capability to your front-line platforms, just an idea.I also reply to a young guy going through multi-engine training and struggling with confidence issues and nerves (4.15)And, I answer a Quora question on 'Is Being a Fighter Pilot as Romantic as it is in the Movies - What Are the Down Sides?' (13.42)Picture of Aeralis B (Basic trainer) leading Aeralis A (Advanced trainer) - Round 2 of Investment is open (EIS approved), email me at tim.davies@aeralis.com for details and get invited to awesome investor events, too! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today I talk with Karl, a 23 year old guy, who has been through both the Admiralty Interview Board (AIB) with the Royal Navy and the Officer Aircrew Selection Centre (OASC) for the Royal Air Force, completing both.He wanted to fly and yesterday he called me with the results - did he get in?Links to books we mention:'Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World' - General Stanley McChrystal'Extreme Ownership' - Jocko Willink and Leif Babin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘Fail the trip.’ I said to the flying instructor who’d just flown with one of our top students. He gave me a confused look.I was expecting it – my demand, to him, was entirely unreasonable. We knew the student well, I’d read her flying reports from her previous two flight schools and from our own Squadron where she was learning to be a fast jet pilot in the RAF. She was excellent; her flying was above average in all respects – she was hard working and well prepared for her flights.But there was a problem. I’d seen it before but it was obvious to me that her instructor had not.‘Fail her trip.’ I repeated.‘But she flew well, it was a good sortie, she’s a great student, you know this – why should I fail it?’ he asked.‘Have a think, brother,’ I said, ‘she’s a ‘great student’ – where’s she going to be in six months time?’https://fastjetperformance.com/podcasts/why-the-best-fighter-pilots-are-often-the-biggest-failures/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I speak with a buddy of mine, ex RAF Flying Instructor, Jon Dunn about his emergency in 2007 - his engine failure led him to conduct a very difficult forced landing. We talk about 'surprise', shock, preparedness, training, criticism and leadership. A great guy and a deep thinker with some very profound advice - don't miss this one! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How are these relevant to you? I got your back legends - let me talk you through it! In 1994, the UK government established a Committee on Standards in Public Life. The committee was chaired by Lord Nolan, and was tasked with making recommendations to improve standards of behaviour in public life. The first report of the committee established the seven principles of public life, also known as the 'Nolan principles'. Selflessness  Integrity  Objectivity  Accountability  Openness  Honesty  Leadership  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I talk about Richard 'Rich' Russell, the Horizon Air employee who allegedly stole a passenger plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) and crashed it into the ground. *CAUTION* Some disturbing audio between Richard and ATC who are struggling to talk him down. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have a listen to a radio show I did with Becs for Cosford Radio during their airshow! We cover careers in the military and how I got into it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was a blinding flash of sunlight that forced my eyes to squint into the distance and my heart-rate to soar - but it was no good…   I’d lost her.   The dim outline of a fighter jet, that I’d been pointing at head-on just a couple of seconds ago, was now gone.   It’s the biggest fear of any pilot, losing sight of the aircraft you are about to fight - you can’t fight what you can’t see.   The temptation was to frantically search the sky in the hope she’d reappear but I knew it was futile.   ‘Ninja Two - confirm ‘tally’?’ I called, checking that my student could see me.   ‘Negative,’ came the reply.   I checked my instruments - 0.76 Mach - I knew she’d be the same and that meant a closing speed of over 1,000 miles per hour - fifteen miles per minute. One mile every four seconds. We’d only been five miles apart when we’d turned to face each other so quick maths told me that I only had two and a half, maybe three seconds before we’d collide. And, in the world of military flying training, an instructor killing their student is generally considered to be a ‘bad thing’.   I started to climb.   ‘Ninja One is also ‘no joy’, levelling 15,000 feet… SANCTUARY GO!’ I called.   And, as I steadied my jet and dipped a wing, I saw my student flash past me in a hard right-hand turn - I’d failed to keep sight of her and had done something about it.   ‘Roll out North.’ I called, ‘It’s a low sun today Beth, and visibility is poor - I think we’ll try that again.’ https://fastjetperformance.com/podcasts/sanctuary-not-just-the-home-of-lost-fighter-pilots/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A recent interview for a business owner and vet who has a Podcast called Blunt Dissection'. ---- Dr Dave Nichol http://www.drdavenicol.com On today’s show, I am delighted to be joined by Squadron Leader Tim Davies, a qualified fast jet instructor for the Royal Air Force. Over his 20 year career, Tim has been a frontline Tornado GR4 low-level strike attack pilot, before becoming a fast jet flying instructor. He served all over the world and clocked up over 2,500 flight hours. As an instructor he flew the Hawk T2 in an advanced flying training role teaching students and instructors how to use the aircraft as a weapons system. If that doesn't mean a lot then think Jester or Viper in the film Top Gun. Tim has been responsible for training every frontline pilot in the RAF since 2007. At the last count that’s over 350 highly skilled operators. So, I hope you’re starting to get a sense of why I am so thrilled to have him on the podcast. Anyone who has successfully flown military aircraft for 20 years and says "I'm just into studying failure, that's kinda my thing” certainly gets my attention. Though at first glance war and healthcare seem unlikely bed friends, there are, on closer inspection, many parallels between our industries in the shape of operational risk management, safety, recruitment and training/development. This episode is very granular, there are so many learnings woven throughout that I ended up listening to it no fewer than three times and found myself picking up some new insight each time around. So, I strongly encourage you to do the same. Now, just before we jump into the episode, I just wanted to drop a quick word from today’s show sponsor which today is my very own VetX Graduate Mentoring community. If you are a practice owner and want to offer your new vets a greater level of support so they grow faster and stay longer with your practice, then jump onto my website drdavenicol.com/vetx and learn how we are helping graduates across the world thrive in practices just like yours. And with that said and done let’s get into the show. Tim was a fantastic guest so it gives me great pleasure to bring you my conversation with one of the most experienced fighter pilots and fast jet instructors on the face of the planet. Squadron Leader Tim Davies. Topics covered in this episode include: 1. How the RAF deals with training in high-risk environments 2. Why all successful pilots are made to fail and the earlier the better so they can learn to build resilience. 3. How he deals with mental health, growth and development in high-pressure roles. 4. Deviant practice and how it can destroy lives and businesses. 5. What qualities he looks for in pilots (hint - they would be good to select for in veterinarians too). 6. An acronym that turns failure as an experience on its head. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘I plan for the 6th order effect and I do it in about half a second.’ If I had heard that from anyone other than another fighter pilot, I would’ve laughed them out of the room but, from my buddy, Jim - I knew it was true. I flown with him many times before. He was the kind of guy that radios weren’t invented for - he just didn’t need to use them. I knew what he was thinking before he’d even thought it because we’d both been trained in exactly the same way. We’d gone through flying training together and even served on the same front-line squadron; his actions were fluid, predictable and, when leading other aircraft in dynamic situations, was very much appreciated by other pilots. But, Jim was in trouble.   He was explaining to a young Air Traffic Control Officer why he had gone against their direction - a serious offence. He looked over at me - not for reassurance - he was annoyed and I understood why. If you haven’t spent the last two decades flying military fast jets, you’d be forgiven for thinking that fighter pilots must have amazing reactions to do what they do.  But, it’s not true. http://www.fastjetperformance.com/podcasts/why-fighter-pilots-know-that-quick-reactions-are-for-losers Donations welcome at https://www.patreon.com/timdavies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

‘Are we going to die, again?’  ​ That’s all my Weapons Officer (WSO) said to me when I asked him for the time. ‘Bro, the CHECK-IN-TIME, when is it?’ I repeated as I yanked an ejection seat strap from it’s housing and towards my lap. There was no reply. It was obvious he was busy in the rear-seat of our Tornado bomber and heavily pre-occupied with the complexity of this evening’s flight. It really was a ‘dark and stormy night’ and our plan was going to take us into some of the worst weather we would ever see on the West Coast of Scotland. The rain was pouring down and the winds were fierce. I was soaked to the skin from the ‘walk around’ of the aircraft I’d done pre-flight. The winds drove the freezing rain through my flight gear, rendering all of my paperwork unusable. ‘A bit wet are we, Sir?’ laughed my engineer as he helped me with the straps.  I flashed him a quick smile as the raindrops dripped from my nose and onto the cockpit floor; his humour would keep me warm at least until we got airborne and the real work began. http://www.fastjetperformance.com/podcasts/are-we-going-to-die-again-the-power-of-positive-thinking See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My response... Warrior,   Thanks for your email, I’m here to help you so let’s get to it and I’ll start off by answering your questions then we’ll move onto some further advice.   1. You experienced hardship when applying for the RAF & RN, with similar motivations to myself, how did you cope with this? How did you motivate yourself and stay positive?    When we are young we don’t always think that things have a result which will be equal to our actions. We think that some things we win and some we lose so, for me, I just thought that some guys get to fly military aircraft and some don’t. It was only many years later that I realised that what we do everyday has a direct result on our future. So, in short, I didn’t think about it that much. I thought that I was just a bit unlucky or that it was my poor grades that were letting me down. When I failed at AIB I just went and did what they told me to do to improve for the next time which was to do some team sports, show some leadership potential and improve my self-esteem - so I did just that. At the moment, the FJP community are talking about positivity on Facebook so find Fast Jet Performance on FB and get involved - I want to see your name in the comments of my posts, *NAME*! #inittoWINit   2. If you were in my position, what would you do?   I would make yourself so good that you cannot be ignored by the military. Basically, look at what the essence of a military Officer is. For the RAF, the ethos is Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence. And for the Royal Navy, it is based on inclusive leadership, teamwork, morale, humility and honesty. These principles complement the core values of commitment, courage, discipline, respect for others, integrity and loyalty. (Incidentally the British Army has Courage, Discipline, Respect for Others, Integrity, Loyalty and Selfless Commitment. Note that they are all quite similar for a reason, because to be in the military you must display these principles - they are at the core of all public service. You have demonstrated some of these already with your work with the ATC and sacrificing your own time to help others with your voluntary work which is excellent of you, by the way. You need to be able to highlight areas of your life where you can demonstrate potential that encompasses these traits. All serving members of the military will have these principles at their core and they firmly believe in them as they know that this is the only way to work as a team especially when the chance of death is high. Officers, on the other hand, not only hold these principles but have to demonstrate and encourage them on a daily basis - you must do the same.   3. From an external perspective: what would you recommend doing?   OK - join my programme that I’m running called the ‘Year of the Awesome Warrior!’ where each month I will lead you through a different event that is designed to help you understand who you are and how you can improve yourself incrementally so that you embrace the traits of a military combat pilot. January is about 'Positivity', February is about ‘Lead Turning’ your day, March is about finding your ‘Sanctuary’ so that you can get some rest when needed. These are all terms used in air combat and have a true Warrior pedigree. This will improve you significantly and it’s all being taught FOR FREE by a 20 year veteran Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Fast Jet flying instructor.   Me.   Also, I would get a job as this would help your self-esteem hugely. Now, I read in your email that you have tried hard to find a job and nobody is hiring you, you mention that this might be because you can’t drive or afford lessons yet. I am thinking that your approach might be a little off here and I’m looking to recalibrate it. The email you wrote to me was lengthy - so lengthy that I haven’t republished it on the site. But when I read it, I couldn’t believe that you couldn’t find a job with the history you have. Yes, you have had a few knocks academically and I doubt you’d get onto the Goldman Sachs Graduate Programme just yet but plenty of your generation (half of them) don’t have degrees, either.   I suggest you look to intern at a company. I worked for ASDA pushing trolleys for a month with no pay when I was looking for a job and worked at a factory making women’s perfume in a poorly paid role overnight. Someone from ASDA eventually came and asked me what I was doing and I said that I really wanted a job with them as I respected the brand and was happy to work for free until I got one.    They gave me a job THE SAME DAY.   I worked for ASDA for the next 2 years on and off and went from trolleys to the deli counter and eventually packed all the produce on the meat counter. I then went and bought a small yellow Mini for £350 which was the car I drove to Dartmouth in after passing the AIB with my story about how I now played rugby for Portsmouth, was leading people in a small local charity and had improved my self-esteem through hard work and sacrifice by getting a job after pushing trolleys for free at a local supermarket.   I’m 43 and when I leave the RAF in June this year I’m going to look to intern with a professional speaker - hell, I’ll even pay them if I have to! I respect what they have and recognise that I need to learn. I’m not asking to be employed by them, I’m asking to contribute and learn.   Build your foundations slowly, forget about the get rich quick ‘get a great job in your 20s’ and just look to gain some experience. YOU ARE 90% of the way there and you have an impressive history.   So, here’s what I would do.   Offer to intern for a local company in the hope that you’ll get a job at the end - you probably will. Go to OASC as you said you are going to do and drive yourself towards a commission - start to believe in yourself! Read EVERYTHING I have ever written on FJP - it will help you. Your 6 month gap WILL NOT MATTER - I had a year gap - you just need to be able to justify it.   Let me know how you get on,   Tim Davies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I like millennials.   There, I’ve said it.   And, before my inbox explodes with all the hate mail from my more ‘senior’ readers, let me explain.   I like millennials because they have so much potential and yet, they don’t even know it. They are today's 'underdogs' and, once upon a time, I was an underdog, too - all the criticism aimed at millennials could have been aimed at me. ​When I was young, I too was arrogant, self-assured and confrontational.     But, there’s another reason I like millennials.   Millennials have learnt from politicians that it's wise to have a healthy disrespect for authority and conformity and that makes them similar to other people I also like.   Pilots.   The thing is though, unlike pilots, most millennials haven't yet realised that just having ‘passion’ isn’t going to get them very far in life. And, that’s fine because it means that when they do work it out, they will be the ones who will go on to change the world.   Pilots understand this.   Whilst most millennials are still trying to ‘follow their passion’, there is a small cadre of young people who realise that it’s not the ‘following’ of a passion that is going to make them successful - it’s the ‘crafting’ of one.   Telling young people that only hard work and sacrifice will lead to success, is not always a popular message. That's because it’s not easy to communicate with a generation that feel let down by their elders but, a great leader will always find a way to get his team to 'go the extra mile'.   A great leader sacrifices her own time to grow her team.   A great leader uses the language of his team so he can be understood.   A great leader is very hard to find.   But, a few months ago I was forwarded an email from the Commanding Officer of a United States Marine Corps Harrier Squadron to his pilots. The email was so in-line with my own thoughts on leadership that I planned to write to him, thank him for his wisdom and cunningly find a way to make him my mentor. Why this One Forgotten Email Proves that Millennials are the Luckiest Generation, Ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

January will signal the start of the 12 months of experimentation - but in a good way and one that you'll enjoy. We will talk about why we are programmed to have a NEGATIVE MINDSET and what we can do to understand it. We'll then look at what we can do to bring MORE POSITIVITY into our lives without alienating our friends and family. Contribution is always welcome, come onboard - we GOT THIS!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here I talk about why I think Millennials are going to change the world for the better through their energy and by being disruptive.  I ran a slide show alongside this talk, it's on the Facebook page if you want to watch the full video but, in all honesty, it's just me talking to a camera. I've included the pictures I used, below. Link to Facebook Video here... CLICK ME   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.