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Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2022, 16:37
Replies: 10
Views: 5,381
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

That's not "RoofRack" is it? Rexie...

That's not "RoofRack" is it?

Rexie Here!
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jul 2020, 17:34
Replies: 17
Views: 4,156
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I have raised the issue of Heathrow arrival noise...

I have raised the issue of Heathrow arrival noise endlessly- all without any sensible conclusion!

Why do westerly arrivals deploy gear so early? Currently thanks to Covid there is a significant...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2019, 12:45
Replies: 77
Views: 27,977
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I am gradually recovering from the 'memory mirth'...

I am gradually recovering from the 'memory mirth' associated with uniforms,appearance and inevitable parade mishaps!

I have reminded myself of airmen giving me salutes and then bursting with...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Aug 2019, 11:17
Replies: 82
Views: 62,146
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I recall with fondness a 'Management' brief in...

I recall with fondness a 'Management' brief in BrainCrank, moons ago, attesting to the huge improvements anticipated with a "New Computer" at BA (BEA/BOAC).

Management droned on interminably...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2019, 07:19
Replies: 49
Views: 46,604
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

BA Management

I am beginning to wonder what is in the tea served at BA Board Meetings in recent times?
Announcements of large scale B737 Max orders, hard rumours of removing First Class, potential changes to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Mar 2018, 16:10
Replies: 51
Views: 20,993
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Button Push Ignored I suspect because,...

Button Push Ignored

I suspect because, despite editing, a spelling/grammar lesson is overdue.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Dec 2017, 11:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

BN The TV Player downloads but no channels can...

BN
The TV Player downloads but no channels can be watched. If you familiarise yourself with the Community Feedback you will see that this problem has existed for a long time.
It should be noted...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Dec 2017, 16:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I did say it worked on Windows and iOS Please...

I did say it worked on Windows and iOS
Please supply some further useful comment if able!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
9th Dec 2017, 09:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,214
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Apple Mac and Now TV

A word of warning to potential 'Apple' iMac subscribers to Now TV which provides access to Sports,Entertainment and Freeview Channels.
It does not work!
A problem has existed for a long time with...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2017, 13:37
Replies: 50
Views: 17,712
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

May I refer the Great and the Good to the...

May I refer the Great and the Good to the following article written by an old and cherished friend Jerry Lee. BAE Test Pilot/Chief Test Pilot 1982-1985.Entitled " Close to the Edge"
The article is...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jul 2017, 10:07
Replies: 298
Views: 109,994
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

The best regarded adjacent pubs for crews in...

The best regarded adjacent pubs for crews in 60's,70's and 80's were all in Colnbrook.
The favourite 'Ostrich', no doubt still reigns! We had a built in pub called the Star n' Gartar at King John's...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jun 2017, 10:43
Replies: 39
Views: 11,671
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

An abiding memory of doing the checks in a...

An abiding memory of doing the checks in a Viscount early morning at Templehof in the '60's!

The cockpit door was shaken by the entry of a large, blue rinsed, female Americano who bellowed,

"...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Feb 2017, 14:15
Replies: 50
Views: 21,910
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

What was the name of the Bar we used downtown...

What was the name of the Bar we used downtown Nicosia prior to the
Green Line introduction?
One abiding memory there,was hearing via a radio,I think, of President Kennedy's assassination during the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jan 2017, 14:41
Replies: 50
Views: 21,910
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Out of interest I note the reference to Timbou, a...

Out of interest I note the reference to Timbou, a satellite A/F to Nicosia. I recollect we used this field fairly frequently in the early '60s for 38Group Exercises flying in and out with the early...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2016, 09:14
Replies: 18
Views: 7,698
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Partially yes- It was 906. I note many flights in...

Partially yes- It was 906. I note many flights in the same beast but recorded only as 906 missing the 2 letter identifier.
This aircraft was clearly with ULAS for some time.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Feb 2016, 10:15
Replies: 18
Views: 7,698
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I have a logbook entry taking a ULAS Chipmunk...

I have a logbook entry taking a ULAS Chipmunk from RNS Brawdy to St David's in July 1960, all of 5 minutes! I suspect it was during the Air Squadron's annual summer camp held at Brawdy that year....
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Aug 2015, 08:54
Replies: 126
Views: 63,815
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

As a resident subject to LHR westerly approach...

As a resident subject to LHR westerly approach paths who has neither a cheap house,an insensitive ear nor an eyesight problem may I take issue with some of the unsympathetic comments regarding this...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2015, 09:15
Replies: 38
Views: 13,431
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I diverted to Wadi Halfa on May 16 1964 en route...

I diverted to Wadi Halfa on May 16 1964 en route to Khartoum which had become significantly below limits due to a sand storm.
Wadi was also affected and we only just squeaked in after receiving some...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Nov 2014, 16:48
Replies: 279
Views: 126,299
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

In essence Flight Deck layouts were similar for...

In essence Flight Deck layouts were similar for both B707's and VC10's. The Nav table was essentially behind the Captain's seat and jump seat was erected in the middle. The VC10 cockpit was enormous...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2014, 21:41
Replies: 279
Views: 126,299
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Bingo! I knew the Amber liquid would release...

Bingo!

I knew the Amber liquid would release those memory marbles.
With grateful thanks to DTW the Mystery Mechanic is/was Bob Heath
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2014, 16:32
Replies: 279
Views: 126,299
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I am attempting to enlighten everybody regarding...

I am attempting to enlighten everybody regarding the 'hoover storey'.
The individual was an Engineering Officer whose name has been on the tip of my senile tongue for days!
Both DTW (Guess Who) and...
Forum: Questions
15th May 2014, 19:07
Replies: 19
Views: 4,464
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I must say I am more than disappointed by some of...

I must say I am more than disappointed by some of these contributions.

As a residential dweller below approach paths to Heathrow I have much opportunity to witness approaches and experience noise...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2012, 20:17
Replies: 147
Views: 62,954
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Brian 48Nav Inspired! I've been trying...

Brian 48Nav

Inspired!

I've been trying to remember that Cruickshank's name for years.
I clearly must have held the exhaulted rank of F/O given the 67% bestowed!

My story relates around a 65...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Nov 2012, 12:53
Replies: 359
Views: 160,277
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Dad Owen featured again shortly after we returned...

Dad Owen featured again shortly after we returned from our epic night stop mentioned above.
Dad plus motley scallywag naughty boys had departed Benson, en route, Gibraltar. Whilst in the cruise, off...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Nov 2012, 13:15
Replies: 359
Views: 160,277
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I have just revisited this site and continue to...

I have just revisited this site and continue to be highly entertained by the tales of daring do and hugely educational input regarding The Wheelbarrow!
Somewhat surprisingly, one of the great...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2011, 19:12
Replies: 24
Views: 8,979
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Back in '62 I remember the Slot, booked 14-17000...

Back in '62 I remember the Slot, booked 14-17000 in Green 1 to escape!

I also remember the other slots generally chatted up in Boots and romanced away in the wilderness!

I also remember the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Feb 2011, 10:39
Replies: 359
Views: 160,277
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

For my sins I flew both RAF and 'commercial'...

For my sins I flew both RAF and 'commercial' Argosies and recall the well kept training exhortation " When climbing the Argosy please remember not to loose any height! "

Great fun at Benson one...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Dec 2010, 10:08
Replies: 165
Views: 86,952
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I can also testify to the Japan Airlines DC8...

I can also testify to the Japan Airlines DC8 incident at Juhu.
Within days the airframe was 'acquired' and happily populated by significant
numbers of homeless. I think this situation continued for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Oct 2010, 12:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Wot about us Barnes Boys?

Wot about us Barnes Boys?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Oct 2010, 11:14
Replies: 1,259
Views: 189,524
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Is anybody experiencing Safari site hijacks? ...

Is anybody experiencing Safari site hijacks?
Briefly when clicking to go to another site perhaps from an existing one, a redirection to another advertising site occurs. I have investigated Help...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Sep 2010, 15:52
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,299
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cabin I note the...

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cabin

I note the posts between you all which air the current and past problems between cabin crew, but am perplexed as to why you post on this forum which has been...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Sep 2010, 14:06
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,299
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

I am more inclined to remove the obstinate from...

I am more inclined to remove the obstinate from BA rather than BASSA!
Myopic, militant intransigence coupled with a BA destructive mindset is no characteristic welcome in any employment, let alone...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
3rd Aug 2010, 11:50
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,299
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

Safety Concerns Your argument is vacuous and...

Safety Concerns

Your argument is vacuous and deliberately provocative. Your brain has clearly boiled thanks to no shade in Dubai. Your contributions have failed to add any authority or clarity to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th Jul 2010, 10:31
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,299
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

JEM60 May I suggest you 'consolidate' a...

JEM60

May I suggest you 'consolidate' a little more as a PPL.! Your explanation of crosswind landings in heavy jets is pure bxxxxx.
Approaches and landings in a crosswind are conducted with...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jul 2010, 20:01
Replies: 2,279
Views: 343,299
Posted By Boxkite Montgolfier

JayPee Why did Unites leadership spend so...

JayPee

Why did Unites leadership spend so much time on Bassa?
Were they not made to look foolish,posturing with the mindless?

Methinks, Woodley, McCluskey, Barber et al have hardly presented...
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