Harrier Down
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Oxford, UK
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by HOODED
Can anyone confirm this was a single seater as I've seen reports it was a two seater, though thankfully both pilots were allegedly seen to eject.
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: East Midlands
Age: 84
Posts: 1,511
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
When I worked in the GR7/9 sim at Wittering we sometimes gave an emergency which results in 500 lbs of useable fuel, regardless of the amount indicated on the gauges. This was commonly given on the way back from Holbeach to Wittering and pilots sometimes did a slow landing on a fenland road. Flat, straight and of course, no traffic in the sim database, to complicate the issue.
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: In the dark
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Oxford, UK
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by A2QFI
When I worked in the GR7/9 sim at Wittering we sometimes gave an emergency which results in 500 lbs of useable fuel, regardless of the amount indicated on the gauges. This was commonly given on the way back from Holbeach to Wittering and pilots sometimes did a slow landing on a fenland road. Flat, straight and of course, no traffic in the sim database, to complicate the issue.
Join Date: May 2001
Location: uk
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A2QFI
Thanks for that- it's really helpful...
When I was a hercules pilot, we sometimes landed in the desert. Maybe the GR9 mate should have flown to Blackpool instead of crashing in Oxfordshire to replicate this technique.
Anyone else got anything pointless? Anyone else once worked in a sim? I haven't. We don't have traffic in our sim database. Nor do we have space stations. I like to get my hair cut on Wednesdays.
More importantly, hope the mate isn't injured, nor any bystanders. Another big thanks to Martin Baker.
edited for extra sarcasm.
Thanks for that- it's really helpful...
When I was a hercules pilot, we sometimes landed in the desert. Maybe the GR9 mate should have flown to Blackpool instead of crashing in Oxfordshire to replicate this technique.
Anyone else got anything pointless? Anyone else once worked in a sim? I haven't. We don't have traffic in our sim database. Nor do we have space stations. I like to get my hair cut on Wednesdays.
More importantly, hope the mate isn't injured, nor any bystanders. Another big thanks to Martin Baker.
edited for extra sarcasm.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Earth
Posts: 366
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rudekid
A2QFI was alluding to the training that pilots go through. If they get a snag that does not necessitate a MB exit, there is a possibility that they may be able to save the jet with a landing on a road, if one is adjacent.
Why the sarcastic, unwarranted post?
A2QFI was alluding to the training that pilots go through. If they get a snag that does not necessitate a MB exit, there is a possibility that they may be able to save the jet with a landing on a road, if one is adjacent.
Why the sarcastic, unwarranted post?
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Interesting that it was reported to be trailing smoke!!
Heard that less than 7 days ago, another gr9, straight out of servicing had confirmed engine fire indications(CWP and visual) before making an emergency approach to the secret oxford aerodrome!
But thats just what i heard!
Heard that less than 7 days ago, another gr9, straight out of servicing had confirmed engine fire indications(CWP and visual) before making an emergency approach to the secret oxford aerodrome!
But thats just what i heard!
Join Date: May 2001
Location: uk
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Because it doesn't bring anything to the thread apart from mindless speculation. A2 QFI doesn't even express any concern for the pilot/s or bystanders. All it does is tell you that he knows more about Harriers than you. So what...So do all Harrier pilots. Notice that he doesn't say he's a Harrier Pilot...
I don't like speculation prior to an official announcment that the mate is okay, that's all.
Drawing a line under this. Back to thread.
I don't like speculation prior to an official announcment that the mate is okay, that's all.
Drawing a line under this. Back to thread.
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Oxford, UK
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Colonal Mustard
next thingis (in the best traditions of pprune) we`ll get a cause of the crash in within 5 hours...btw hope all on ground are ok
Sounds like this Harrier pilot has the makings of a good helicopter pilot....when you land out...look for a good pub adjacent to the point of landing. I hope he is quite pickled by the time the nose pickers show up asking questions!
That was some dramatic entrance....should have the Bar Maids all aglow!
Can he claim the beers as some sort of JPA expense?
That was some dramatic entrance....should have the Bar Maids all aglow!
Can he claim the beers as some sort of JPA expense?
Resident insomniac
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: N54 58 34 W02 01 21
Age: 79
Posts: 1,873
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So, we're all areed:
It's a GR9-F3-J-Spectre, four seat, rotary, twin pilot trainer.
Crew OK - fact (I know).
Pub making the most of media attention - is it Shepherd Neame and what is tonight's special?
Car driver working out what to say to the insurance company.
By the way, is the ejectee given some brief flying-leave (due to G-induced stresses), or is it straight back into the cockpit?
It's a GR9-F3-J-Spectre, four seat, rotary, twin pilot trainer.
Crew OK - fact (I know).
Pub making the most of media attention - is it Shepherd Neame and what is tonight's special?
Car driver working out what to say to the insurance company.
By the way, is the ejectee given some brief flying-leave (due to G-induced stresses), or is it straight back into the cockpit?
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Lake District
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Was watching Sky news when the 'Breaking News' banner slew into view with the Harrier down claim...The newsreader (bloke) broke away from his story to inform us that it was beleived to be a 2-seater and therefore probably a reconnaissance mission....
I've got a ladybird book of aircraft...please Sky broadcasting...employ me as your military expert
I've got a ladybird book of aircraft...please Sky broadcasting...employ me as your military expert
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Nomadic
Posts: 1,343
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Your'e not a real Harrier pilot until you have crashed one at an airshow.
Hope the Pub's bitter was tasty.
Glad to see he that he appears OK. An ejection D is ALWAYS the right one.!
Hope the Pub's bitter was tasty.
Glad to see he that he appears OK. An ejection D is ALWAYS the right one.!