Whats An OCU
Printed From: Just Flight Forum
Category: Just Chat
Forum Name: Real World Aviation
Forum Description: For the discussion of real Aircraft, General Aviation and Flying
URL: http://forum.justflight.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=21443
Printed Date: 27 Apr 2024 at 5:56am
Topic: Whats An OCU
Posted By: tom burnside
Subject: Whats An OCU
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2013 at 9:36pm
|
Can anyone tell me what an Operational Conversion Unit is please. ------------- Dont Let Her Die She Wants To Fly |
Replies:
Posted By: mike H
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2013 at 4:56pm
|
Hi Tom, An OCU is used to teach airforce pilots how to fly an aircraft and which tactics for performance and weapons are best to use. Cheers Mike
------------- In my eyes to Fly is more than Just Loving it. It is a Passion we can all now Share within Flight Sim. When in Doubt, Always go Around. Regards mike H |
Posted By: tom burnside
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2013 at 6:46pm
|
Thank you I always thought it was a squadron that if they wanted to convert there aircraft to a different configuration. ------------- Dont Let Her Die She Wants To Fly |
Posted By: dodgy-alan
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2013 at 6:13pm
|
As Mike says, OCUs were, and are, an important part of the RAF. Whenever a new type is introduced or crew are transferring to a different type from what they are used to, (ie Harrier Pilots going onto Tornados etc) then they would be sent to an OCU for conversion and type training. They are also used when a current type recieves an update that can affect it's handling or operation. ------------- The light at the end of the tunnel is a freight train coming the other way ! |
Posted By: Hot_Charlie
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 11:58pm
|
There's a little confusion between OCUs and OEUs (Operational Evaluation Units - 41(R) Sqn, 206(R) Sqn); the latter do development/testing/introduction to service. OCUs provide training to aircrew, be it those new to type (post Advanced Flying Training, or coming from a tour on another aircraft fleet), or refresher training to those returning from other duties who have flown the type before. 
|