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Data-Lynx 19th Oct 2009 17:29

So What are you supposed to do with it?
 
While Cpl Robertson is no doubt to be commended for his winning photograph 'Walking on Air', I have a simple question as an old helo mate who understands little of this Fast Jet/GR4 business: are you supposed to tuck it in or do you just let it swing?

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafcms/mediafi...ing-On-Air.jpg

Incidentally, nice advert for shades!

Cows getting bigger 19th Oct 2009 17:56

Those that have...........

Stuff 19th Oct 2009 18:06

The lady needs to go and see the squippers to get her g-pants tightened ASAP. Tucking it in stops it banging on your knee so that's got the be the way to go.

There's also a suspicious lack of sweat patches on their coveralls... or was it just me that used to get out of the cockpit looking like a used shammy?

Edit: Just noticed the depths of the cutbacks. Seems we can't afford steps anymore either!

BOAC 19th Oct 2009 18:07

Are 'modern' pilots all wearing the suits outside? We were told the effectiveness was reduced that way.

PS I think girls like it to swing, but I think her g -err- suit has slipped a tad.

gashman 19th Oct 2009 18:25

No goon bags required in these climes so yep, g suits on the outside is the only option. The newer bags out there are very thin though so outside g-suits are likely to be the norm.

Wrathmonk 19th Oct 2009 18:28

BOAC

For the GR boys the 'innie' doesn't exist as standard issue anymore, even when wearing a goon suit. Besides, its not like you really need one anyway (other than to carry your books etc!) on the good old g-restricted Tonka;)

Two's in 19th Oct 2009 20:29

Well if the advertising world ever needs models for male pattern baldness or Breitling's new "big watches for women" this is definitely the picture.

BOAC 19th Oct 2009 21:02

Thanks for the update, guys, and the re-assurance on the Tonka:) Do you actually even bother to plug them in?

I reckon they'd have 'slipped off' though a few steps later, don't you think?

Gainesy 20th Oct 2009 10:59

Quite honestly I can't see anything about that picture that says "Winner". Quite dull really.
Some of the other entries, including other work by Cpl Robertson, are much better.

I suppose its in the eye of the beholder?

sisemen 20th Oct 2009 11:08

Ah c'mon people - at least they're in step :ok: (but probably been practising for weeks)

The Real Slim Shady 20th Oct 2009 11:13

Probably a daft question.....
 
...and there is probably a daft answer, but......

The jet is in grey cam.

The flying suits are desert sand.

The boots are desert sand.

Everything else is olive drab.

Pourquoi?

Was it sales at T.K. Mill?

Asda price at George?

Nav at primark?

NutLoose 20th Oct 2009 11:30

Maybe she just likes to let it swing :}

In days of old I thought it was a fopar to carry your 'elmut by it's straps

Gainesy 20th Oct 2009 11:34

Aha, tis the PR:yuk:pic of the year.
The good Corporal's talent was Shanghied by the Dark Side.
Fire at will, targets will send a snotty email when hit.:)

Data-Lynx 20th Oct 2009 13:02

Where?
 
Slim has a point. No dust on the pan, no RUBB/RES over the aircraft, no ground equipment and no maintainers. I wondered about Al Udeid?

I know this is not the caption thread but I did like the alternative headline suggested by my care home:

Dan and Doris strut back to the hotel for tea.

Gainesy 20th Oct 2009 13:32

Can't be Al Udeid, no Disco-Belt Polizei.

zetec2 20th Oct 2009 13:58

Picture !
 
Not exactly the "steely eyed killers" we are used to seeing after a mission more like a poor copy trying to replicate a scene from Top Gun, can I suggest a caption as well:

"Ooh Captain my G suit hose has gone all hard, lets go & debrief "

Paul H.

Romeo Oscar Golf 20th Oct 2009 15:21

So what makes you think he's the Captain?

Data-Lynx 20th Oct 2009 15:51

ROG. Those with better eyes than I suggest her name tab is visible with half a 'moth' AND only drivers remove the plastic sheet from the right knee pocket.

I am told that this is FJ routine to stop them absent-mindedly writing on the sheet and then getting warm chinagraph on their suit cuff as they rest an elegant gloved hand on the leg, controlling the aircraft only through gently flexed fingers. :rolleyes:

Romeo Oscar Golf 20th Oct 2009 16:19

Good answer Dee-ell. I assume then, that the poor back seat underclass still can't reach superhero status. Notwithstanding that, she's much better looking than any nav I know or trained with, except perhaps me;)

Baron rouge 20th Oct 2009 16:29

Hi there;

could anyone tell me what kind of handcuff lookalike bracelet has the lady got on her left wrist ?

thanks


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