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Search: Posts Made By: ShyTorque
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Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2024, 08:30
Replies: 28
Views: 4,391
Posted By ShyTorque

Once in Germany, on a quiet Sunday morning, I was...

Once in Germany, on a quiet Sunday morning, I was tasked to fly back to Gutersloh from a field exercise. We were briefed to join up with three other aircraft arriving at a briefed RV from other field...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th May 2024, 11:32
Replies: 18
Views: 1,462
Posted By ShyTorque

Some folk have no social skills, just think...

Some folk have no social skills, just think they're entitled and that no rules should apply to them.

I have an unusual, open topped car and one day I parked it at the side of the road at a tourist...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th May 2024, 11:21
Replies: 46
Views: 5,561
Posted By ShyTorque

I suspect that some pilots have learned, or...

I suspect that some pilots have learned, or possibly been taught, to write everything down before actioning or responding to it. Even basic stuff such as heading, QNH or transponder code (why not...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2024, 17:44
Replies: 132
Views: 139,462
Posted By ShyTorque

Tragic, tragic accident. My thoughts for the...

Tragic, tragic accident. My thoughts for the pilot's family and all at the BOBMF.
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd May 2024, 21:23
Replies: 25
Views: 11,095
Posted By ShyTorque

It was the aftermath of that tragic, fatal...

It was the aftermath of that tragic, fatal accident that finally prompted the RAF to carry out single engine failure drills in a simulator. An ex Boss of 33 Sqn (who had never been a fan of the way...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2024, 14:21
Replies: 45
Views: 3,719
Posted By ShyTorque

Doncaster, Manston…..? :E

Doncaster, Manston…..? :E
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2024, 14:14
Replies: 25
Views: 11,095
Posted By ShyTorque

Oops! Nearly had that happen to me in a Puma HC1....

Oops! Nearly had that happen to me in a Puma HC1. Part of a pilot’s IF check was an entry into autorotation after a double throttle pull. My student, in the right seat, didn’t do very well. He let...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd May 2024, 09:55
Replies: 8
Views: 3,011
Posted By ShyTorque

The author was a few courses ahead of me at RAF...

The author was a few courses ahead of me at RAF BFTS at Linton and AFTS at Shawbury (as was Thud).

My wife just asked me what I’d like as a birthday present. I’ve requested the book. :ok:

It...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st May 2024, 08:14
Replies: 25
Views: 11,095
Posted By ShyTorque

People do strange things when you sit them in a...

People do strange things when you sit them in a helicopter and give them two sticks to hold. The only time in my flying career where I was involved in an aircraft damage incident was during an EOL...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2024, 16:49
Replies: 9
Views: 3,315
Posted By ShyTorque

I was at an open day air display at RAF Odiham in...

I was at an open day air display at RAF Odiham in 1979 when a little boy asked a Harrier pilot (who was from the OCU at Wittering) about the Harrier’s wingtip “stabilisers” for trainees. The pilot...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2024, 09:24
Replies: 11
Views: 3,394
Posted By ShyTorque

As far as this 222 story is concerned, I can’t...

As far as this 222 story is concerned, I can’t get the link to work because I can’t get it to appear on my screen, which just shows a blank space.

As far as luck and aviation is concerned, I’ve...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Apr 2024, 07:51
Replies: 30
Views: 12,655
Posted By ShyTorque

That’s certainly one for the albumen.

That’s certainly one for the albumen.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2024, 19:17
Replies: 226
Views: 44,542
Posted By ShyTorque

I recall a certain Met O at Gutersloh who did our...

I recall a certain Met O at Gutersloh who did our squadron met brief one winter morning without mentioning the snow that was covering the back of his blazer as he walked in! Must have been a “good...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2024, 09:34
Replies: 23
Views: 5,060
Posted By ShyTorque

I’m still trying to come to terms with JAR….

I’m still trying to come to terms with JAR….
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2024, 10:14
Replies: 4
Views: 2,282
Posted By ShyTorque

These AA crews are literally prepared to climb...

These AA crews are literally prepared to climb mountains to get the job done….

I’m sure some bantering went on about this…

“Well, Stu, your walk round is going to be a bit longer this...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Mar 2024, 14:49
Replies: 100
Views: 7,532
Posted By ShyTorque

Point 1 is incorrect. A gyroscope is a solid,...

Point 1 is incorrect. A gyroscope is a solid, rotating mass, fixed solidly to the axle. A helicopter rotor system has hinges, albeit in a few different ways. The blades are caused to fly...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Mar 2024, 20:45
Replies: 1,651
Views: 457,511
Posted By ShyTorque

I never claimed that it was a scam. Same with the...

I never claimed that it was a scam. Same with the Elio.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2024, 23:17
Replies: 224
Views: 46,837
Posted By ShyTorque

Yes, I’m very much aware of the app and regularly...

Yes, I’m very much aware of the app and regularly use it for repeat prescriptions but it’s no help in getting a GP appointment when it simply states “no appointments available”, no matter how far in...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2024, 17:22
Replies: 17
Views: 3,281
Posted By ShyTorque

An AAC QHI based at Shawbury had some little gold...

An AAC QHI based at Shawbury had some little gold “zaps” made which stated “You’re being flown by Teeny Weeny Airways Taxi Service” with the capital letters in bold text. All good fun! :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2024, 16:19
Replies: 41
Views: 7,231
Posted By ShyTorque

The concept of a national police air service is...

The concept of a national police air service is sound, or should be. By the use of a common aircraft type, the initial fleet purchase, maintenance, availability of spare airframes, crew training etc...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Mar 2024, 21:50
Replies: 41
Views: 7,231
Posted By ShyTorque

It was always obvious to those of us actively...

It was always obvious to those of us actively involved in police aviation that long term searches (such as some, but not all, ”MISPERS” etc, or pre planned crowd monitoring such as post football...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2024, 23:42
Replies: 224
Views: 46,837
Posted By ShyTorque

Sid, never mind all that roughy toughy army...

Sid, never mind all that roughy toughy army stuff. You should have joined the RAF. All you have to do to regain currency is to be able to cope with an overnight stay in a hotel without a carer.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2024, 19:18
Replies: 41
Views: 7,231
Posted By ShyTorque

Having been part of a police aviation service...

Having been part of a police aviation service that worked well, it has since been devastated to the point of total inadequacy by very poor management by those who thought they knew better, but in...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2024, 20:28
Replies: 170
Views: 87,690
Posted By ShyTorque

Bearing in mind that the crew survived, what...

Bearing in mind that the crew survived, what actually happened here will be revealed in time so I, for one, see little point in protracted speculation on the cause. ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2024, 17:35
Replies: 170
Views: 87,690
Posted By ShyTorque

One of the things I really liked about the...

One of the things I really liked about the Blackhawk (the S-70 is my all time favourite). If in doubt, switch on the APU.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2024, 17:23
Replies: 94
Views: 14,661
Posted By ShyTorque

I’ve had one in my rear view mirror that said...

I’ve had one in my rear view mirror that said ECILOP. I pulled in let it past. Tasteless paint job on it.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2024, 09:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,737
Posted By ShyTorque

Good man. He did what all military helicopter...

Good man. He did what all military helicopter pilots would like to think they would have done, but not many would.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2024, 17:10
Replies: 94
Views: 14,661
Posted By ShyTorque

I’ve mentioned this before. Never mind. I...

I’ve mentioned this before. Never mind.

I was a member of a small flying club where another member (a security guard) used to turn up dressed like he was in the SAS. He gained his PPL on C152s...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2024, 11:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,048
Posted By ShyTorque

Sounds like a typical case of someone objecting...

Sounds like a typical case of someone objecting “on behalf of” someone who may well not object and probably hasn’t even been asked, as part of an agenda.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 21:24
Replies: 94
Views: 14,661
Posted By ShyTorque

There we go.

There we go.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 14:13
Replies: 94
Views: 14,661
Posted By ShyTorque

I'm surprised that so far someone hasn't posted...

I'm surprised that so far someone hasn't posted vitriol about personalised plates.....
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2024, 16:43
Replies: 73
Views: 14,938
Posted By ShyTorque

Might that be because you’re not in one?

Might that be because you’re not in one?
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2024, 19:45
Replies: 224
Views: 46,837
Posted By ShyTorque

My reserve commitment finally expired at the age...

My reserve commitment finally expired at the age of 60, as I understand most do. These days I can’t even fablon a map, honest guv.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2024, 10:09
Replies: 73
Views: 14,938
Posted By ShyTorque

I’ve heard some excuses for bad navigation before...

I’ve heard some excuses for bad navigation before but that’s a really good one! :p
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2024, 17:03
Replies: 167
Views: 23,467
Posted By ShyTorque

Apology accepted. I suggest that you might delete...

Apology accepted. I suggest that you might delete the edited posts. :)
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