Leaving OTU

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I remember this time, it was in one of these boring, high-officers meeting between squadrons, when a high-rank officer of JZG squadron told me, 6 months after I was made a T/O: “how come you are STILL a T/O!?”

I thought, maybe this is how Luftwaffe punish bad or problematics pilots: make them T/Os.

Well, its now 7 years long in this road for me, and I can say that I never felt that. Being T/O has been a honour for me, and a real pleasure. My time with the trainees have been the best of my online flying.

But now I have to leave. I dont have the time to do things right, to give proper attention to trainees while being a good CO for the 51 Stormo 20º Gruppo.

A second reason is that I feel that EAF OTU needs a new hand at the controls.

I will stay 2 weeks more as T/O, as to give all current trainees the opportunity to finish training. Then it’s over.

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Thank you very much Nepe, you did an outstanding job! S!

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Sorry Neponsky I’ll hope you return soon

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~S~ Sir.

All of us owe you a debt for the long, dedicated and selfless service you have provided.

The “terror” of the OTU shall be missed !.

I for one have good memories of being requested to fly wingman to you as a new pilot, recently having achieved my wings. I was bloody terrified :roflmao:.

All the very best with your tenure as C/O of 51stormo. ( i might even never mention 52 stormo now )

Thanks Nepe.

Sporran

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You have done a fine job, sir.

We all contribute in our individual ways to EAF, but you are one of the few who have made an exceptional contribution to the European Air Force.

Now you can relax a little and enjoy what we do together, well deservedly.

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Nepe thanks for all you have done during your time in charge of Training.

S!

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Very well said!

7 (close to 8 actually!) years is a long time. I was officially T/O for 1,5 years, part of it as the only T/O, and while it was great fun, it is also work, not to be taken lightly, and can be taxing at times.
OTU have evolved a lot since I left it, very much thanks to Nepe.

A big thank you for all your work Nepe, and I hope we can find someone to fill your shoes. :slight_smile:

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Damm…:frowning:
Looking back I think I actually saw this comming :wink:
It have been a real pleasure Nepe been tought by you :cool:
Lets see who can and will fill your virtual office :smiley:

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Thanks for everything Nepe! There will be a big, skilled hole to cover now when you leave the position.:slight_smile:

S!

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Thanks mates, really appreciated :slight_smile:

But now, due to an unexpected blow in RL, Im afraid I need to take that month of leave now, so I will not be able to give this weeks training. Im sorry.

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Sorry to hear that Nepe, hope it’s nothing too serious!

We will (have to) cope.

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I for one can count myself really lucky to have had you as one of my T/Os

Hope everything turns out OK in RL

~S~

Stevie

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an unexpected blow in RL

Ouch sorry to hear that Nepe, best wishes mate

Ming

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Nepe, a big thank-you for your work in OTU

I hope the RL thing is not too serious

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Thanks for all the years mate, i remember you taking me up there back in 2003 when i was a trainee, the basics are the most important for a pilot to grow up with good roots.

S! Mate hope your real life issues be behind you quickly.

good luck.

LZ.

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I wish You good luck Nepe!

THX for all!

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Nepe, as one of your graduates I thank you for your efforts and I hope things turn out for the better soon.

Big S!

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The same for me Nepe, a pity you have to quit being a T/O but you have your reasons and we have to respect that.

~S~ Mate and thank you!