F111 in trouble
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but the one that blew me away was the New Zealand air force 757
Considering that fact, this aircraft has to fulfill Strategic as well as Combat Roles - that is why they practice these manouevres no doubt.
(The ANZ fleet form the reserve squadron)
Sich a putty the glory daze uf thuh strickmister und thuh skyhook are pissed.
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I agree with you Bangkokeasy the 757 routine was something to see. I wasnt videoing it until half way through their routine as I have to admit I thought that it would be boring. Man was I wrong. Those kiwis certainly through it around!!!
Rumour that I heard is that particular pig had just come out of heavy maintenance - if true then someone will be running for cover.
Heavy maintenance I believe is done by a subsidiary of Air NZ Engineering Services.
Heavy maintenance I believe is done by a subsidiary of Air NZ Engineering Services.
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Giuseppe for CAF!
Obviously, I'd put your success down to the skilled instruction you received during IFC
.
Well done
Obviously, I'd put your success down to the skilled instruction you received during IFC
.Well done
Yeah, he's got my vote too!
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Yep, Mr Warner no doubt did an outstanding job supporting his new pilot - a testament to both his character and his training - what a nice bloke.
My questions are these:
1. Did the cable & tape from the arresting system run out to its full length?
2. If not, what might have happened in the event that the pig kept going? What would have given way at that (low) speed? The tape, cable or hook/aircraft?
3. What damage was done to the runway? How long was/is it closed for? How did they move the pig? I don't believe they have the cranes/trucks on bases for this type of event.
Dave The Snail
My questions are these:
1. Did the cable & tape from the arresting system run out to its full length?
2. If not, what might have happened in the event that the pig kept going? What would have given way at that (low) speed? The tape, cable or hook/aircraft?
3. What damage was done to the runway? How long was/is it closed for? How did they move the pig? I don't believe they have the cranes/trucks on bases for this type of event.
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Originally Posted by Going Boeing
Rumour that I heard is that particular pig had just come out of heavy maintenance - if true then someone will be running for cover.
Heavy maintenance I believe is done by a subsidiary of Air NZ Engineering Services.
Heavy maintenance I believe is done by a subsidiary of Air NZ Engineering Services.
So, wrong and....wrong!
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Originally Posted by Dave The Snail
Yep, Mr Warner no doubt did an outstanding job supporting his new pilot - a testament to both his character and his training - what a nice bloke.
My questions are these:
1. Did the cable & tape from the arresting system run out to its full length?
2. If not, what might have happened in the event that the pig kept going? What would have given way at that (low) speed? The tape, cable or hook/aircraft?
3. What damage was done to the runway? How long was/is it closed for? How did they move the pig? I don't believe they have the cranes/trucks on bases for this type of event.
Dave The Snail
My questions are these:
1. Did the cable & tape from the arresting system run out to its full length?
2. If not, what might have happened in the event that the pig kept going? What would have given way at that (low) speed? The tape, cable or hook/aircraft?
3. What damage was done to the runway? How long was/is it closed for? How did they move the pig? I don't believe they have the cranes/trucks on bases for this type of event.
Dave The Snail
3. It's still on the runway this morning, but will likely be removed this arvo. Damage to pavement is expected to be superficial, although cable system is probably now a throw away item!
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Thanks for the reply.
The arrestor systems are pretty tough (I did work with them for awhile at Williamtown years ago) - they are made to take exactly that sort of event. From the footage, I can't really tell whether or not the tape/cable was pulled to its full length. If it wasn't, it should live to see another day.
Thanks for the reply.
The arrestor systems are pretty tough (I did work with them for awhile at Williamtown years ago) - they are made to take exactly that sort of event. From the footage, I can't really tell whether or not the tape/cable was pulled to its full length. If it wasn't, it should live to see another day.
Nunc est bibendum
Originally Posted by Pass-A-Frozo
.. they aren't called Nav's anymore.. they are Air Combat Officers now... (along with Air Defence and Airborne Electronics officers).
A mate is a qualified FC (with the USAF) and was not happy when the whole 'full wing' thing came in. He was more than happy with the half wing with FC on it.
Originally Posted by Pass-A-Frozo
..
No nav is allowed to where the half brevet now either..
No nav is allowed to where the half brevet now either..
For those that are unsure what we're talking about, picture the 'normal' RAAF wing with a Southern Cross in the middle of the laurel wreath instead of RAAF.
The old wings looked like:
You can find a piccie of the new wing at:
www.worldofmilitarywings.com
Follow the links to 'Australia' and then go to 'Modern Air Crew'. Not all the information about the 'officer air crew' is correct.
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just wondering exactly what happened-
did the F111 loose a nose wheel while on the take off role?-did the wheel or wheels come off?- did the aircraft nose wheels run over FOD on the rwy causing a failure - what exactly happend??????
did the F111 loose a nose wheel while on the take off role?-did the wheel or wheels come off?- did the aircraft nose wheels run over FOD on the rwy causing a failure - what exactly happend??????
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CONTROL.
Congrats to all involved.
Flying on an Aardvark with nothing but the hook on the ground is a truely class act so top marks to both Jockey and Nav (I don't care if the title has been changed).
Lotto tickets and beer would have been the call last night.
Flying on an Aardvark with nothing but the hook on the ground is a truely class act so top marks to both Jockey and Nav (I don't care if the title has been changed).
Lotto tickets and beer would have been the call last night.
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did the aircraft nose wheels run over FOD on the rwy causing a failure
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Originally Posted by Magoodotcom
Three hours of fuel gives you three hours of options to work on. Dump an hour or two of it, and suddenly you have fewer options!
Magoo
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i id know that - i was just teasing. the pix on page 2 are simply awesome, and will be something they remember and tell stories about for ever
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Originally Posted by Keg
It still shows that the half wing is OK if you qualified pre 1 Dec 98!?!? Has there been a later directive saying that Nav's had to convert to the full wing? I also thought that former airmen such as Engineers could continue to wear their previous brevet rather than convert to the full wing brevet for non pilot officer aircrew?!?!?!
"All navs wear the double wing from now on.." ..
then he said something about Cooee .
