UK Maritime Patrol Aircraft - An Urgent Requirement
I think the RJ airworthiness experience has skewed the views of a number in the MoD and have caused them to question US recognised standards. The truth is there is nothing wrong with US standards and we continue to use them seamlessly with our own. Where RJ fell down is that it does not meet US airworthiness standards. Clearly it should and some things will need sorting but this is no reason to doubt everything from the US.
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“I think the RJ airworthiness experience has skewed the views of a number in the MoD and have caused them to question US recognised standards”
Who the hell are we to take the moral and intellectual high ground?
Should we be following BAE recognised standards?
This is arrogance of the highest order if true.
If they want to question the standards of any organisation they should start by standing in front of a
mirror.
Who the hell are we to take the moral and intellectual high ground?
Should we be following BAE recognised standards?
This is arrogance of the highest order if true.
If they want to question the standards of any organisation they should start by standing in front of a
mirror.
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I am looking forward to the Last Night at the Proms tonight.
I shall be singing Loud and Clear.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never shall be slaves.
When Britain first, at heaven's command,
Arose from out the azure main,
This was the charter of the land,
And Guardian Angels sang this strain:
(Chorus)
The nations not so blest as thee
Must, in their turn, to tyrants fall,
While thou shalt flourish great and free:
The dread and envy of them all.
(Chorus)
Still more majestic shalt thou rise,
More dreadful from each foreign stroke,
As the loud blast that tears the skies
Serves but to root thy native oak.
(Chorus)
Thee haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame;
All their attempts to bend thee down
Will but arouse thy generous flame,
But work their woe and thy renown.
(Chorus)
To thee belongs the rural reign;
Thy cities shall with commerce shine;
All thine shall be the subject main,
And every shore it circles, thine.
(Chorus)
The Muses, still with freedom found,
Shall to thy happy coasts repair.
Blest isle! with matchless beauty crowned,
And manly hearts to guard the fair.
(Chorus)
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never shall be slaves.
I would like to observe.
Britain comprises Scotland, Wales, N Ireland and England.
Let's hope common sense will prevail.
I shall be singing Loud and Clear.
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never shall be slaves.
When Britain first, at heaven's command,
Arose from out the azure main,
This was the charter of the land,
And Guardian Angels sang this strain:
(Chorus)
The nations not so blest as thee
Must, in their turn, to tyrants fall,
While thou shalt flourish great and free:
The dread and envy of them all.
(Chorus)
Still more majestic shalt thou rise,
More dreadful from each foreign stroke,
As the loud blast that tears the skies
Serves but to root thy native oak.
(Chorus)
Thee haughty tyrants ne'er shall tame;
All their attempts to bend thee down
Will but arouse thy generous flame,
But work their woe and thy renown.
(Chorus)
To thee belongs the rural reign;
Thy cities shall with commerce shine;
All thine shall be the subject main,
And every shore it circles, thine.
(Chorus)
The Muses, still with freedom found,
Shall to thy happy coasts repair.
Blest isle! with matchless beauty crowned,
And manly hearts to guard the fair.
(Chorus)
Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never shall be slaves.
I would like to observe.
Britain comprises Scotland, Wales, N Ireland and England.
Let's hope common sense will prevail.
“I think the RJ airworthiness experience has skewed the views of a number in the MoD and have caused them to question US recognised standards”
Who the hell are we to take the moral and intellectual high ground?
Should we be following BAE recognised standards?
This is arrogance of the highest order if true.
If they want to question the standards of any organisation they should start by standing in front of a mirror.
Who the hell are we to take the moral and intellectual high ground?
Should we be following BAE recognised standards?
This is arrogance of the highest order if true.
If they want to question the standards of any organisation they should start by standing in front of a mirror.
In the post HC / XV230 environment that was and is always going to be an issue, particularly for a conversion of an ageing type, irrespective of how many have flown / are flying.
This does not mean we can't / don't use US standards - far from it. AIUI, the safety case for the UK C17s is (or was) basically predicated on operating the aircraft to US procedures, using US kit and with a US training pipeline.
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BS,
My thoughts are along the lines of defending our island.
The song talks about Britain.
N a B,
I agree. How much does it cost to provide the documentary evidence required. Can it be reverse engineered?
My thoughts are along the lines of defending our island.
The song talks about Britain.
N a B,
I agree. How much does it cost to provide the documentary evidence required. Can it be reverse engineered?
I think, seriously, that the P-8A is a different case from the RJ. The P-8A base design is a civilian aircraft with a full FAA/CAA/EASA paper trail back to the year dot. The RJ base is a 1950s military aircraft, out of production for 50 years.
The P-8A design was a single, recent program; the RJ combines several major separate mods (mission equipment, re-engine, glass cockpit) done over many years, all a long time ago.
Leasing P-8A is a fast, low-risk way back into ASW/MPA, but one that has some high costs associated with it. It's disturbing that it seems to be being done without an analysis of alternatives, particularly one that addresses other ISR needs.
The P-8A design was a single, recent program; the RJ combines several major separate mods (mission equipment, re-engine, glass cockpit) done over many years, all a long time ago.
Leasing P-8A is a fast, low-risk way back into ASW/MPA, but one that has some high costs associated with it. It's disturbing that it seems to be being done without an analysis of alternatives, particularly one that addresses other ISR needs.
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Leasing P-8A is a fast, low-risk way back into ASW/MPA, but one that has some high costs associated with it. It's disturbing that it seems to be being done without an analysis of alternatives, particularly one that addresses other ISR needs.
Has there been a decision made then? Must have missed the announcement in all the referendum in-fighting!
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LO, Since MR4 was transferred to Gillete, there has been continued analysis of alternatives. I would be interested to hear some examples of the other ISR needs that need to be concidered.
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I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Anyway, back to the P8A which in no way reflects the RJ program.
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I was at an RAeS lecture yesterday evening on the Airlander (Hybrid Air Vehicle) - I nearly fell off my chair when the role of MPA was suggested. I had to bite my lip to conceal my laughter. How did the dignitaries sat at the front manage to conceal any emotion or facial expression at this suggestion.
Leasing P-8A is a fast, low-risk way back into ASW/MPA, but one that has some high costs associated with it. It's disturbing that it seems to be being done without an analysis of alternatives, particularly one that addresses other ISR needs.
Having talked to a couple of people who think they have something to offer, my sense is that if there is an AoA, it is a classic black box. You can put data in and there are not many questions being asked in return, and there's no clue as to the internal logic (for instance, how is MPA being tied to the Sentinel or AWACS long-term missions?). Since the basic requirements could very easily be arranged to eliminate one or more of the potential candidates, this is not encouraging.
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Pontious - nearly got close to carrying 46 though.
When Cyclone Tracey hit Darwin on 25 Dec 1974 42 Sqn Crew 8 (R T----n)was sent from the MARDET at Tengah to pick up survivors. XV255 with a crew of six picked up 38 persons (18 adults & 20 children) and returned to Tengah on 27 Dec.
When Cyclone Tracey hit Darwin on 25 Dec 1974 42 Sqn Crew 8 (R T----n)was sent from the MARDET at Tengah to pick up survivors. XV255 with a crew of six picked up 38 persons (18 adults & 20 children) and returned to Tengah on 27 Dec.
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Here's a 2+2=8 scenario - If the Scots do their own thing, and the SSBN fleet moves to Devonport, and UK MOD acquires an MPA fleet, where would they go?
St Mawgan? Yeovilton? Waddington?
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Waddington.
All your ISTAR assets in one place. It's cheaper, although one bomb takes them all out, but cost, as always, will win out.
The other station might seem viable, but the infrastructure required to support such aircraft is immense.
All your ISTAR assets in one place. It's cheaper, although one bomb takes them all out, but cost, as always, will win out.
The other station might seem viable, but the infrastructure required to support such aircraft is immense.