Podcasts about raf leeming

In this episode, we dig into the life of a fast jet pilot with Paul Heasman. Paul speaks candidly about Crew Resource Management (CRM), the line between training and instinct, OODA loops, decision making, and much more. Paul joined the Air Force in 1999 and went through training through various aircraft types. Paul then flew the Tornado F3 from RAF Leeming for three years before being selected for instructional duties. He progressed to RAF Valley on Anglesey, spending eleven years flying the Hawk Trainer, initially the Hawk T1 before being selected to bring the Hawk T2 into service. It was at this time Paul became interested in human performance and became an RAF aircrew performance coach. Recently, with Draken, Paul became a CAA CRM instructor for the business and facilitated CRM discussions as part of aircrew routine training. To follow Paul, please see his Instagram here: www.instagram.com/this_is_air2air

In episode 35 we looked at the work of the Operational Training Centre that prepares the RAF's Expeditionary Air Wings for operations globally. A year on, the OTC has a new boss, it has adapted to changing threats and is now looking to grow its team of permanent staff and part time evaluators. InsideAIR's AS1 Emma Kirwan went back to RAF Leeming to pick up the story. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

Before the RAF sends its Expeditionary Air Wings on ops, it makes sure they are prepared to deal with both the expected and the unexpected. We sent our correspondent SAC Emma Kirwan to the Operational Training Centre at RAF Leeming to find out how this is achieved. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

If you'd like to see what day to day tech the RAF will be using in the future, a visit to the Innovation Hub at RAF Leeming should give you some clues. We sent our correspondent Flt Lt Chris Sully to meet the RAFX (eXperimental) team and find out about Spot, a four-legged agile mobile robot. InsideAIR is produced for the Royal Air Force by RAF Media Reserves. Theme music by RAF Music Services.

In this week's podcast Alastair Beer talks about the role of the RAF Mountain Rescue; how it differs from the civilian Mountain Rescue and what capabilities it has. He highlights the dangers of air crash sites and the hazards that face responders who are tasked to air accidents. Key points from this podcast: If it is a military aircraft always assume it is armed and with a civilian aircraft consider the ballistic recovery systems therefore always assume you are working under a high level of risk at any aircraft crash site. Only enter the crash sites if you have to save life or for recognition of life extinct for anything else stay out of the crash site.  If you have to go into the site consider preservation of evidence while working on scene A crash site will be a really confusing, hazardous and unpleasant place and if first on scene you could be dealing with multiple casualties which is a very difficult situation to find yourself in. Take a moment, take a deep breath and have a think about the scene and make sure you are safe before approaching. Quickly declare a Major incidence and accurately report a METHANE report about the incident back to ambulance control before you start to treat patients, especially if you are first on scene. Resources related to this podcast: Guidance publication for Aircraft Post Crash Management – https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/919973/Guidance_Pub_version_High_amend.pdf About Alastair Alastair joined the RAF regiment in Oct 1999. Initially based at RAF Waddington as Ground Based Air Defence. In this role he was deployed to Oman, Kuwait and the Falkland Islands. Following that tour he spent 6 years at RAF Leeming in the Force Protection role in which he completed several tours of Iraq and Afghanistan and Belize. In 2010 he was posted to RAF Kinloss and Lossiemouth as a Force Protection instructor and his final tour with the RAF Regiment was as the machine gun specialist on 51 Squadron at Lossiemouth. His RAF Mountain Rescue career started in 2003 at RAF Leeming as a part time member of the team and continued following his posting to RAF Kinloss. Throughout this period his MRT and RAF Regiment careers ran in parallel. He was released from the RAF Regiment in 2017 and posted as Permanent Staff to RAF Lossiemouth MRT as the Medical Co-ordinator. In 2018 he became the Deputy Team Leader. His time in MRT has seen him conduct training across the UK, Norway, Europe and Hong Kong. Operational callouts have been very varied from responding to a helicopter crash in Devon through to recovering the bodies of 2 climbers on Scotland's most northerly Munro, Ben Hope.

Claire Willsher is the founder of DR ME, a qualified PE teacher, and wife of an RAF officer. Having worked in numerous schools throughout the UK and Europe she is passionate about educating people on the benefits of whole-body health. DR ME runs interactive workshops focusing on 4 key areas: Diet, Resilience, Mind, and Exercise (DR ME). People can become their own doctor with the implementation of small, yet significant changes using the knowledge gained at DR ME workshops to increase their resistance to disease. DR ME presents workshops in both education and corporate environments. Having seen first hand her enthusiasm for health spread to children, parents and staff alike, Claire believes that DR ME workshops encourage people and those around them to make informed choices, thus transforming them into the best they can possibly be. She's also involved in setting up a co-working hub in RAF Leeming. It's something that's very important for her and stems from her research into mental health and how a lack of connections and face to face time impacts our loneliness with a risk of causing depression and anxiety. By having a collective place to work, we can all reduce the loneliness and can help re-create a sense of purpose. Claire is also a founding member of the InDependent Spouses in Business Facebook group and was one of the very first participants of the Virtual Networking events that were rolled out this summer. This episode is a great insight into year one of running a business and how important health is to running your own company. I really hope you enjoy it!

Join Carlos, Nev, Armando and Matt for a very special episode of the show. We have our usual trawl through the Commercial News stories hitting the headlines this week including United taking delivery of their first 787-10, Ryanair having a spot of trouble with the French Authorities and Qantas begins trials of a mobile phone passport technology. In the Military the Eurofighters pass the milestone 500,000 flying hours and MP's call for RAF Leeming to become the Red Arrow's new home. In our last piece from Oshkosh 2018, Captain Al talks to the guys from Foreflight about their incredible software. 2018 marks the centenary of the end of the Great War and we close the show with a very moving piece from Captain Nick who shares with us the story of the Unknown Warrior. Here are the links to the stories we featured : COMMERCIAL : 1. https://airlinegeeks.com/2018/11/07/united-airlines-take-delivery-of-boeing-787-10-first-airline-to-operate-all-three-variants/ 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46152849 3. https://london-post.co.uk/british-airways-has-revealed-its-offering-a-new-style-of-work-experience/ 4. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2018/11/08/american-airlines-allow-travelers-nut-allergies-board-early-peanuts-policy-change/1929842002/ 5. https://nypost.com/2018/11/08/traveler-figures-out-crafty-way-to-beat-airline-baggage-fees/ 6. https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/740215/British-Airways-The-Concorde-plane-Heathrow-Airport-London-supersonic 7. https://boingboing.net/2018/11/08/two-airlines-made-bold-choices.html 8. http://theportugalnews.com/news/tap-prepares-to-be-first-airline-to-take-ownership-of-new-airbus/47423 9. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/qantas-trials-mobile-phone-passport-technology/ 10. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6371637/Boeing-jet-crash-lands-Guyana-airport-leaving-six-people-injured.html https://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-b757-30233.htm Aircraft History 11. https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2018/11/07/air-transat-joins-worldwide-by-easyjet-connections-service/ 12. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46071689 MILITARY 1. https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/eurofighter-fleet-passes-500-000-flying-hours/ 2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46142763 3. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/picture-raf-tornado-gains-retirement-markings-453466/

The newly formed Bedale & RAF Leeming branch of the RAF Association is looking for new members. The RAF Association offers friendship, help and support to the ‘RAF family’. This includes current and former serving RAF personnel, their spouses, widows, widowers and other dependants. From something as simple as a visit to chat, to financial support in a time of need, the Association is there to help. The majority of this support is delivered by local Branch members, on a voluntary basis. By becoming a member you can enjoy getting together with like-minded people and take part in a range of social events, from raising funds in support of the annual Wings Week Appeal to helping a veteran in his or her garden. Branch Chairman, Wing Commander Chris Thorpe, said: “I’d urge anyone who is serving or who has served in the RAF, or indeed anyone who is interested in supporting the Association, to come along to one of our meetings to see what we’re all about. It’s free to visit us and we’re always keen to meet new people.” There are many former RAF personnel and their families living in this part of North Yorkshire. This new branch, which includes many serving personnel, offers the opportunity for current and former RAF members to work together for the benefit of others.

RAF Leeming Community Primary School have been shortlisted for £10,000 worth of renovations. They are one of six finalists in the Dulux ‘Smarter Spaces’ competition. The winners will have an area of their school redesigned with new paint, furniture & lighting. But they need YOUR help. Cast your vote for RAF Leeming School at www.schoolofdreams.co.uk More importantly share the link with family, friends and work colleagues and get behind their bid. Chris Kaye speaks to head teacher Rob Campbell.

School girls in North Yorkshire have taking part in an unusual engineering challenge at RAF Leeming. The pupils had to design & build chairs out of paper that could support the weight of a person. It’s was all part of a workshop to encourage more females into STEM careers. Chris Kaye watched the construction.

RAF Leeming has staged the “Race For The Line” Micro:Bit model rocket car challenge. Schools from across the north-east had to design & build foam rocket cars to race as part of the national contest aimed at engaging young people with STEM subjects. The models were based on the Bloodhound Super Sonic Car, which is driven by fighter pilot Andy Green and travels at over 1000mph. Aulden Duni-Pace is the Chief Executive of the Learning Partnership who've been helping to deliver the project.

Service children from RAF Leeming have progressed to the national final of the “Race For The Line” Micro:Bit model rocket car competition. The primary school pupils fought off competition from students from across the north-east to secure their place in the final round of the contest. Each team had to design & build a foam rocket car to race. The models were based on the Bloodhound Super Sonic Car, which is driven by fighter pilot Andy Green and travels at over 1000mph. Chris Kaye gets reaction from the winners.

A group of MT drivers from RAF Leeming have set off on a 100 mile charity cycle ride (Fri 5th May 2017). Chris Kaye finds out from Ron Mooney. Show your support here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/finningleymtveteransbikeride

A former airman is preparing to run the London Marathon this weekend. Paul Cording from Harrogate aims to complete the 26 miles for a service close to his heart. Paul spent 10 years in the air force, finishing his career at RAF Leeming, but is now a roads policing Sgt. Paul has been telling Chris Kaye about the cause he'll be supporting on Sunday. Support Paul here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/OscarRomeo1268 #LondonMarathon #BFBS #Yorkshire #RAF #AirAmbulance #Harrogate #Police #charity

The Duchess of Cornwall has paid tribute to past & present members of 100 Squadron at centenary celebrations in North Yorkshire. Her Royal Highness commended the valour of the brave pilots involved in early stealth bombing missions during the First World War. The Honoury Air Commodore of RAF Leeming met with personnel, veterans and families at the station before taking her position on the dais. Her Royal Highness then watched four Hawk T1A jets perform a flypast and simulated airfield attack. Chris Kaye was there. #RAF #RAFLeeming #BFBS #Royals #DuchessOfCornwall #100Squadron

Personnel from RAF Leeming have been raising money for a mother with cancer. A team of walkers are helping Kate Ann Douglas pay for life extending treatment in Europe, so she can spent more time with her young daughter. Chris Kaye catches up with Sgt Jonathan 'Goldie' Graham during the challenge. #RAFLeeming #RAF #BFBS #Yorkshire

An RAF photographer from North Yorkshire has picked up not just one, but two awards in a military photographer competition. SAC Phil Dye took the prize for 'capturing genuine moments' & 'everyday life working with the UK Armed Forces .' Chris Kaye gets Phil's reaction to the news. #RAFLeeming #RAF #Photography #BFBS #Yorkshire

Forces families have been taking part in talks, workshops & competitions at the Reading Force Roadshow in North Yorkshire. The tour has been visiting schools in Catterick Garrison & RAF Leeming with the aim to get more parents & children sharing the reading experience together Chris Kaye reports. #Books #Army #Forces #Catterick #Leeming #RAF #BFBS Picture (C) Crown Copyright

An airman at RAF Leeming, with almost 40 years of service under his belt, has been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. Flight Sgt Dean Bradley is the Service Community Support Worker at the station. His role primarily concerns housing & deployment. An aircraft technician by trade, Dean is humbled by the commendation, as he tells Chris Kaye.