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Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2024, 15:37
Replies: 18
Views: 3,921
Posted By TURIN

A similar technique used in The Expanse, the...

A similar technique used in The Expanse, the 'Belters' redirected asteroids towards the moon and Earth. Devastating.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2024, 14:30
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

The thing is, commercial aviation is self...

The thing is, commercial aviation is self policing. Airlines want more fuel efficiency to increase profits and/or keep prices down to remain competitive. The result is manufacturer's strive for...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2024, 12:14
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

The real CO2 culprits are actually the fans...

The real CO2 culprits are actually the fans according to this article. ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
9th May 2024, 12:01
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,257,367
Posted By TURIN

Good question. Where does this rumour that the T1...

Good question. Where does this rumour that the T1 skyline is closing come from?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th May 2024, 12:33
Replies: 10
Views: 1,368
Posted By TURIN

A guess to answer the OP. After diverting...

A guess to answer the OP.
After diverting there may have been sufficient fuel remaining for a ferry flight but not a full aircraft. Ryanair are noted for being frugal so it's less expensive than...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
7th May 2024, 14:07
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

Every time climate change is mentioned on the...

Every time climate change is mentioned on the news, the first image you see is a big jet taking off or in the cruise laying contrails. When you ask the general public how much aviation contributes to...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2024, 09:58
Replies: 18
Views: 3,921
Posted By TURIN

Anyone here into Kerbal Space video game. ...

Anyone here into Kerbal Space video game.
Modelling one of these shouldn't be too hard.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2024, 09:16
Replies: 18
Views: 3,921
Posted By TURIN

All this takes me back. 😁 1/2Rho*V^2*S was...

All this takes me back. 😁
1/2Rho*V^2*S was etched into my brain as an apprentice. Seeing it used in these calculations brings a warm fuzzy feeling, I just wish I'd paid more attention in college. 🙄...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
7th May 2024, 08:50
Replies: 20
Views: 2,457
Posted By TURIN

They really are having some bad luck with this....

They really are having some bad luck with this. The Atlas is one of the most reliable rockets avaliable. Ho hum.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2024, 11:40
Replies: 45
Views: 3,833
Posted By TURIN

Really Good article. Thanks.

Really Good article. Thanks.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th May 2024, 10:34
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

It won't make a blind bit of difference to CO2...

It won't make a blind bit of difference to CO2 emissions.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th May 2024, 10:32
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

Climate change is real. Blaming aviation for...

Climate change is real.
Blaming aviation for it is not the answer.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2024, 16:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By TURIN

To ensure we don't end up with a skills gap? We...

To ensure we don't end up with a skills gap? We need to be able to produce our own independent military industrial complex. Sovereignty is very popular at the moment.
Forum: Tech Log
3rd May 2024, 16:41
Replies: 7
Views: 730
Posted By TURIN

I could be wrong but I think there has to be a...

I could be wrong but I think there has to be a design authority extant for the type to ensure continued airworthiness is maintained. I'm not sure it extends to cabin trim items though.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd May 2024, 00:04
Replies: 14
Views: 1,394
Posted By TURIN

In forty years fuelling aeroplanes from all over...

In forty years fuelling aeroplanes from all over the world, multiple types, airlines and NAA regulators, every single one has required a fuel discrepancy check of some sort.
Typically a cross check...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Apr 2024, 17:51
Replies: 3,918
Views: 1,257,367
Posted By TURIN

Roverman. Drinking at Spoons isn't savvy, it's...

Roverman.
Drinking at Spoons isn't savvy, it's self abuse! 😁
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
30th Apr 2024, 12:36
Replies: 25
Views: 1,597
Posted By TURIN

... Assuming someone is there to hear it. But...

... Assuming someone is there to hear it.
But that's for another thread.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Apr 2024, 09:23
Replies: 17
Views: 6,072
Posted By TURIN

Have there been any reported issues around those...

Have there been any reported issues around those production joints with in service 787s?
I'm pretty sure I'm up to date with service bulletins but I can remember any.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Apr 2024, 14:01
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

The only thing that has put the prices up is the...

The only thing that has put the prices up is the wholesale price and distribution of gas/oil. Not 'green' energy.
Still what price is the future worth?
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2024, 09:58
Replies: 23
Views: 12,240
Posted By TURIN

Very Gerry Anderson. Wouldn't look out of place...

Very Gerry Anderson. Wouldn't look out of place on Thunderbirds or Captain Scarlet.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Apr 2024, 09:39
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

And yet we see a proliferation of wind power...

And yet we see a proliferation of wind power generation especially in western Europe. The UK alone has cut its reliance on fossil fuels massively since the 1980s. In the winter months between a third...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2024, 09:08
Replies: 3
Views: 945
Posted By TURIN

Didn't the SR71 carry a similar looking drone?

Didn't the SR71 carry a similar looking drone?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Apr 2024, 12:16
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

That's all very well but cutting aviation...

That's all very well but cutting aviation emissions by 10% only cuts global emissions by 0.3%.
Cutting cement production by 10% would have a greater effect.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Apr 2024, 11:17
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

Yes, cutting out flying makes a huge difference...

Yes, cutting out flying makes a huge difference to the personal carbon footprint... of a very small number of people.
You could ban all business jets, limit frequent flyers to a couple of return...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Apr 2024, 23:41
Replies: 6
Views: 941
Posted By TURIN

I'm going to have to re read my notes. 😁

I'm going to have to re read my notes. 😁
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Apr 2024, 08:39
Replies: 31
Views: 10,314
Posted By TURIN

There's the rub. Barring a failure. I've seen...

There's the rub. Barring a failure. I've seen enough reversers fail deployed after landing to know it's not uncommon.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Apr 2024, 08:33
Replies: 6
Views: 941
Posted By TURIN

Re tyre pressures, I thought the data was sent...

Re tyre pressures, I thought the data was sent over Bluetooth from the wheel px transducer to the wheel hub. To power the transducer the wheel has to be spinning creating a current through the flux...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2024, 22:49
Replies: 15
Views: 18,053
Posted By TURIN

Most airlines these days have cameras around the...

Most airlines these days have cameras around the forward galley/toilet/cockpit door area. Rear and mid toilets, not so much.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Apr 2024, 22:46
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

How much less flying would you like everyone to...

How much less flying would you like everyone to do?
If we cut all flights by 50% it would reduce global CO2 emissions by..... Wait for it... less than 1.5%!!!
That is not going to make a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2024, 11:45
Replies: 88
Views: 7,846
Posted By TURIN

A very, very minor contribution. It's crazy to...

A very, very minor contribution.
It's crazy to shut down flying to tackle climate change.
It's crazy to even consider using alternate fuels. The overall effect is minimal.
Let's focus on...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2024, 15:34
Replies: 7
Views: 2,981
Posted By TURIN

24th April 2017?

24th April 2017?
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2024, 15:34
Replies: 50
Views: 20,612
Posted By TURIN

Dubai airport flooded

Judging by current rumours, a boat would be your best bet.
Dubai Airport flooded.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Apr 2024, 09:27
Replies: 15
Views: 1,750
Posted By TURIN

Yes, absolutely correct, my bad, I had a senior...

Yes, absolutely correct, my bad, I had a senior moment.
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2024, 23:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,750
Posted By TURIN

Indeed. My thoughts too.

Indeed. My thoughts too.
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2024, 23:43
Replies: 15
Views: 1,750
Posted By TURIN

Erm, are we sure about that? My understanding of...

Erm, are we sure about that? My understanding of hydraulic brake systems is that the park brake pressure is locked in. IE even if the accumulater pressure were to drop, the locked in park brake...
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