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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2016, 12:12
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

So the real problem lies with the issue of how...

So the real problem lies with the issue of how these results, or any information, is presented into the public domain by both pro and anti F-35 media articles. The articles do not discuss the grey...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2016, 13:54
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

The Chinese and Russians must love reading these...

The Chinese and Russians must love reading these reports :hmm:

In my view what needs to happen is that the JPO and Gilmore need to get in a room and really discuss the way forward privately,...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2015, 20:18
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

The USMC Harriers always enjoyed their time...

The USMC Harriers always enjoyed their time embarked on the Invincible, Illustrious and Ark Royal. The fact they could drink on board helped :E

An MOU was always in place, even for exercises, so...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2015, 19:21
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

RoyalistFlyer, Please let it go, we are not...

RoyalistFlyer,

Please let it go, we are not going to spend any money on buying Harriers. There is absolutely no interest or requirement to do so. Rotary wing flying trials on QE will take place in...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2015, 16:58
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

LO, ORAC, I really don't expect any of the...

LO, ORAC,

I really don't expect any of the UK team working in the EW/Mission Systems part of the F-35 programme to come on here and spill the beans on exactly what they are doing and how they are...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2015, 15:40
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

With V-22 being discussed (selected?) for the COD...

With V-22 being discussed (selected?) for the COD role, even for CVN, it isn't a surprise to see an organic AAR capability (single hose) being developed as a roll-on fit.

If we asked nicely...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2015, 15:08
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

First Female F-35 test Pilot: First female F-35...

First Female F-35 test Pilot: First female F-35 pilot completes initial flight (http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military/2015/05/06/first-air-force-female-f35-pilot/70894940/)

Having lost a...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2015, 12:22
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Courtney, that wasn't my intention. The main...

Courtney, that wasn't my intention. The main thrust was to point out that this isn't a new thing unique to F-35. I'm not saying it's ok.

I'm not sure if, off the top of my head, I could name a...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2015, 10:00
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

IOC, what with it being Initial, can be whatever...

IOC, what with it being Initial, can be whatever you require it to be. The Marines had in mind what they wanted and achieved it, all be it clearly short of what Gilmore had in mind. Presumably the...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2015, 09:12
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

I have to admit I am somewhat surprised to see...

I have to admit I am somewhat surprised to see that report broadcast on the internet. It makes the work of the foreign intelligence services a damned sight easier :ugh:I don't see the Russians or...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2015, 14:57
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Shall I just post up my CV?? ;)

Shall I just post up my CV?? ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2015, 14:49
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Not in the Sqn I'm on or my friends or colleagues...

Not in the Sqn I'm on or my friends or colleagues in the FAA and RAF.

Also facts.

Not upset, just disappointed in your opinion of the aircraft engineers in the Forces.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2015, 14:35
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Glad Rag, those are foolish and insulting...

Glad Rag, those are foolish and insulting statements to make. I'm going to leave it at that.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2015, 14:13
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Lonewolf - the secret is in the timing, the Dutch...

Lonewolf - the secret is in the timing, the Dutch political call to pull out was perhaps left too late...;)

Billy Flynn and Doc Nelson (the test pilot cited in the F-16 DACT report) are...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2015, 15:24
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

I don't think the Danes will pull out unless...

I don't think the Danes will pull out unless finances absolutely dictate it. As you say, a lot of political effort is invested and any re-competition at this stage would cause a significant...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2015, 14:14
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Nitro, Given that Denmark have an F-16 at...

Nitro,

Given that Denmark have an F-16 at Edwards supporting the F-35A Integrated Test Force and the Danish military are represented at the F-35 Joint Programme Office I would suggest that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2015, 12:49
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

LO, Thanks. With the performance...

LO,

Thanks. With the performance differences and the technological advances in both east and west I see any actual air-air combat between near-peer States being much more decisively swung by good...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2015, 12:36
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

LO, Out of curiosity which 'red' platform...

LO,

Out of curiosity which 'red' platform are you thinking of? PAK FA?
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2015, 13:20
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Nitro, in my opinion (and experience) I really...

Nitro, in my opinion (and experience) I really don't think the aircrew will be disappointed with the aircraft's performance. The question really for Denmark and the Netherlands is whether the cost...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2015, 10:30
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

One of the key bits of info from the F-16 vs F-35...

One of the key bits of info from the F-16 vs F-35 debate which seems to have been missed in the vitriol of previous pages was the test pilot's conclusion that the flight envelope of the F-35 can be...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2015, 07:55
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

As is often the case Engines is spot on. The ramp...

As is often the case Engines is spot on. The ramp at Pax was in place well before 2011 and the Italians have always been in the F-35B and Ski Jump game, hence no delay to the SW development and...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2015, 20:59
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Courtney, We both know that some things...

Courtney,

We both know that some things should stay behind closed doors in a briefing room and a public forum is not the place for such discussions. The statement was born of frustration, I will...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2015, 15:18
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Glad Rag - Many of the assertions made in the...

Glad Rag - Many of the assertions made in the Independent's article were incorrect or based on out of date information. It also skipped over a lot of the positive facts about the programme. It is not...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2014, 21:03
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Of course, thanks. It probably sounds better in...

Of course, thanks. It probably sounds better in Mandarin anyway!


Why do we (in the UK) stick to weather related names? Obviously historical connections also play a factor (Typhoon and Lightning...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2014, 20:35
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Absolutely, some would say that the Chinese have...

Absolutely, some would say that the Chinese have not been limited by trying to have one common design across 3 different aircraft. Without the STOVL requirement driving the design the J-31 can use a...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2014, 19:57
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Just a thought but maybe Luke has pre-LRIP 3 jets...

Just a thought but maybe Luke has pre-LRIP 3 jets that haven't had the modified fuel pump yet? White paint is cheap and there's nothing wrong with local personnel having bright ideas to help. it's...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2014, 05:30
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

When they're ashore I'm sure that's accurate. ...

When they're ashore I'm sure that's accurate.

Harriers don't (didn't, if in UK) land vertically all the time either. No doubt the USMC looked at their stats from Cherry Point and Yuma to come up...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2014, 21:56
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

F-35B only needs SRVL when heavily loaded in...

F-35B only needs SRVL when heavily loaded in extreme climatic conditions that severely degrade hover performance (the USMC aren't worried about it.) It's a UK specific requirement put in based on...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2014, 19:38
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

http://cnic.navy.mil/content/dam/cnic/ndw/images/-...

http://cnic.navy.mil/content/dam/cnic/ndw/images/------------------/Pax%20Welcome%20Page/Carousel/F35-2.jpg

Waiting at Pax River for the green light to go....

Spotters please note that none of...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2014, 12:28
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

USS Wasp is just out from a long dry docking...

USS Wasp is just out from a long dry docking overhaul period so is in no way fit for any type of aviation right now. That's why that is not an option.

I really hope the aircraft make it across...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2014, 06:03
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

A few points: The breaking Defence article...

A few points:

The breaking Defence article shows B's and C's at Pax River in 2011 rather than A's at Eglin. Am I being picky in wondering why they can't get the right aircraft and if the picture...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2014, 05:46
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

Dat - no there haven't been. Just saving you a...

Dat - no there haven't been. Just saving you a Google ;-)
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2014, 22:30
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

F-35B can be called a V/STOL jet actually; just...

F-35B can be called a V/STOL jet actually; just because it can doesn't mean it has to!

Joe does a good job usually, the poor wording comes from the USMC Captain...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2014, 21:29
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

LO, That is indeed an odd comment to sign...

LO,

That is indeed an odd comment to sign off on, better media briefings required or better still get a Brit to make the comments!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2014, 19:51
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,838
Posted By WhiteOvies

A bit of expectation management going on here....

A bit of expectation management going on here. The fact that the aircraft is coming over at all is a big leap for the US and shows how much the UK involvement is valued.
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