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Search: Posts Made By: ShyTorque
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Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2024, 09:24
Replies: 11
Views: 3,305
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: 12,537
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: 213
Views: 38,736
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: 4,753
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: 2,233
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: 7,139
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: 1,630
Views: 446,142
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: 45,556
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: 3,204
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: 6,407
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: 6,407
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: 45,556
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: 6,407
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: 150
Views: 76,477
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: 150
Views: 76,477
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: 14,345
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: 1,720
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: 14,345
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: 1,023
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: 14,345
Posted By ShyTorque

There we go.

There we go.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 14:13
Replies: 94
Views: 14,345
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: 14,625
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: 45,556
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: 14,625
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: 22,824
Posted By ShyTorque

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

Apology accepted. I suggest that you might delete the edited posts. :)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Feb 2024, 13:17
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By ShyTorque

I jokingly say I’d pay extra NOT to have to sit...

I jokingly say I’d pay extra NOT to have to sit next to my wife, for a bit of peace and quiet…..
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2024, 09:00
Replies: 21
Views: 5,232
Posted By ShyTorque

Yes, good point, although it was PAS, rather than...

Yes, good point, although it was PAS, rather than SAS back then (I’ve still got a PAS tie, too). My jacket was second hand when I got it, though! It’s now used as my summer motorcycle jacket.
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Feb 2024, 17:07
Replies: 21
Views: 5,232
Posted By ShyTorque

I’ve still got the tie in my wardrobe!

I’ve still got the tie in my wardrobe!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2024, 10:17
Replies: 22
Views: 3,187
Posted By ShyTorque

My wife and I were just discussing this “click...

My wife and I were just discussing this “click bait” when we saw it on the BBC news website.

It was an inert rocket casing that MIGHT have had a nuclear device fitted if it had been needed....
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Feb 2024, 11:49
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By ShyTorque

Coat “hanger” tour? :E

Coat “hanger” tour? :E
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 11:47
Replies: 117
Views: 39,230
Posted By ShyTorque

Possibly if it were upheld because it might have...

Possibly if it were upheld because it might have helped to scrape egg off the faces of some who should have kept it on the peaks of their SD hats.

Pilots didn’t trust the Mk2. Additionally, this...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2024, 18:02
Replies: 117
Views: 39,230
Posted By ShyTorque

Was I rude to him? Was he the one saying the...

Was I rude to him? Was he the one saying the pilots were already grossly negligent because they didn’t take breakfast in the Officers’ Mess? I can’t remember.

I hope so. During my time there I...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jan 2024, 20:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,070
Posted By ShyTorque

A turbine engine at idle is using quite a lot of...

A turbine engine at idle is using quite a lot of fuel to self sustain yet provides no useful power. A better option is to shut one engine down completely.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2024, 19:23
Replies: 159
Views: 34,455
Posted By ShyTorque

Yes, that would be the same chap. He was CM’d in...

Yes, that would be the same chap. He was CM’d in 1979. I recall that others were also prosecuted because I attended three altogether.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2024, 17:55
Replies: 159
Views: 34,455
Posted By ShyTorque

I still have a brand new nav bag in my wardrobe....

I still have a brand new nav bag in my wardrobe. I had replaced the old one, because with almost twenty years of use, it had big holes in the bottom corners.

However not long after, I decided with...
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