PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Search: Posts Made By: Xeptu
Showing results 1 to 28 of 28
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2024, 13:22
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,070
Posted By Xeptu

Keep hitting those Russian Oil Refineries, be...

Keep hitting those Russian Oil Refineries, be sure to get the Crackers and the control house. Feel free to bomb the crap out of the Kremlin too if you get the chance.
Don't worry about what the rest...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Apr 2024, 19:20
Replies: 173
Views: 105,400
Posted By Xeptu

I didn't mean it as a degrade mate. I was taking...

I didn't mean it as a degrade mate. I was taking the piss. OH! the Luxury. I do remember being on the nod at 5am after ten hours.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Apr 2024, 17:20
Replies: 173
Views: 105,400
Posted By Xeptu

On a big sealed runway with GPS approach, I can't...

On a big sealed runway with GPS approach, I can't imagine that's even a serious challenge, lol I can hardly wait for compressor stalls grinning reaction.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Apr 2024, 04:09
Replies: 173
Views: 105,400
Posted By Xeptu

I did 8 years in Aeromed in the early years. I...

I did 8 years in Aeromed in the early years. I still have good memories of it, it's probably the only job I had where I felt truly needed and appreciated. Landing on the Highway was fun and flare...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
31st Mar 2024, 18:19
Replies: 36
Views: 5,929
Posted By Xeptu

In my experience it's like observing a driver in...

In my experience it's like observing a driver in a car and you just know it won't be long before that vehicle has panel damage. You don't know the driver or how long he or she has been driving, but...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Mar 2024, 23:54
Replies: 50
Views: 4,141
Posted By Xeptu

If I were in that position as owner of the...

If I were in that position as owner of the aircraft, I would want to be employed by the company as an administrator, perhaps manager flying operations either full or part time but not casual. I would...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Mar 2024, 12:17
Replies: 50
Views: 4,141
Posted By Xeptu

I think you are facing some serious obstacles...

I think you are facing some serious obstacles that you might end up wishing you never exposed yourself to. For example what resources are available to you if you break down in a remote area or just...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
5th Mar 2024, 16:01
Replies: 306
Views: 152,313
Posted By Xeptu

Is anyone else wondering when our pyramid scheme...

Is anyone else wondering when our pyramid scheme economy is going to implode. When I bought my first house it was $52000 a new car was $7000, these were the most expensive items you would ever buy....
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2023, 21:58
Replies: 147
Views: 53,741
Posted By Xeptu

Partial engine failure (loss of significant...

Partial engine failure (loss of significant torque) and the rejected takeoff at V1 remain the most common mismanaged events.
In the case of partial failure, disbelief and uncertainty still reigns...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Nov 2023, 05:02
Replies: 147
Views: 53,741
Posted By Xeptu

Thankyou PHYSICUS a very informative post. I...

Thankyou PHYSICUS a very informative post. I reminisce when IRS came out and remember thinking how good is this. I date all the way back to VLF OMEGA..
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Nov 2023, 21:05
Replies: 147
Views: 53,741
Posted By Xeptu

I don't know how good ADSB data is but presumably...

I don't know how good ADSB data is but presumably if it's good enough to determine that there was in fact a turn to the left at event onset, then the data must be pretty good.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Nov 2023, 04:55
Replies: 147
Views: 53,741
Posted By Xeptu

No not at all. The Negative Torque Sensing System...

No not at all. The Negative Torque Sensing System NTS senses negative torque that zone from full fine going into beta reverse range, there are no fine pitch stops other than mechanical locking pins...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2023, 01:52
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,070
Posted By Xeptu

You're either in it or you're not, you're going...

You're either in it or you're not, you're going to be eventually, WW3 or not.

There's a fair argument that NATO Europe is already divided between north and south as to what they will or will not...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Nov 2023, 19:57
Replies: 147
Views: 53,741
Posted By Xeptu

I understand this aircraft is a turbo commander,...

I understand this aircraft is a turbo commander, fitted with Garretts, TPE331's they are a beast nothing like the piston variant. I've never been a fan of Garretts negative torque sensing system...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2023, 23:09
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,070
Posted By Xeptu

I too believe that Russia will collapse both...

I too believe that Russia will collapse both economically and militarily, was happens within Russia belongs to them, either way Russians are looking at 3 decades of serious "Hardship"
In the...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2023, 01:39
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,070
Posted By Xeptu

I think that Russia holding out for a few years...

I think that Russia holding out for a few years is just dreaming. It is militarily depleted and it's economy tanked, all that is only going to get worse not better. I believe winter will make that...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2023, 23:37
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,070
Posted By Xeptu

It's easy to believe what your nation tells you...

It's easy to believe what your nation tells you on TV about how good we are. I experienced it myself. My first reality check was in 1997 flying into Johannesburg Airport and thinking OMG and this is...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2023, 20:18
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,070
Posted By Xeptu

Fatigue would have to be a factor. It must be...

Fatigue would have to be a factor. It must be soul destroying to watch the loss of so many of your own while NATO countries get the easy ride. Poland cannot withdraw support to Ukraine, to do so...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Aug 2023, 21:23
Replies: 365
Views: 54,078
Posted By Xeptu

Quote Why do we say after these events that the...

Quote Why do we say after these events that the pilot needed "re-training", it's because they were lacking in these areas. Unquote.

Political correctness, it's a polite way of saying "you fu####g...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Aug 2023, 19:38
Replies: 365
Views: 54,078
Posted By Xeptu

I'm with you Clare. IMHO, Western Australia has...

I'm with you Clare. IMHO, Western Australia has some of the worst weather conditions in the country. A cold stream thunderstorm and a tropical thunderstorm are completely different beasts. Give me...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2023, 18:19
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,070
Posted By Xeptu

FDR your post 2785 is exactly correct but too...

FDR your post 2785 is exactly correct but too soft. Mine won't be.

Europeans: Stop your whining and procrastination and get the job done. Ukraine is doing all the heavy lifting for you, if the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Jun 2023, 22:42
Replies: 48
Views: 23,196
Posted By Xeptu

Please tell me I'm not the oldest in here. I did...

Please tell me I'm not the oldest in here. I did mine in the early 80's it was a the seagull Mk5, a modified Boeing 707, astro nav and grid nav on a mercator was still in the syllabus but being...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2023, 13:32
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,070
Posted By Xeptu

We are told Ukraine is Locked and Loaded, all...

We are told Ukraine is Locked and Loaded, all operationally silent now please, you'll know until when. Goodluck guys we are with you. Victory for Ukraine
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2023, 22:39
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,070
Posted By Xeptu

It appears the poor general hasn't realised that...

It appears the poor general hasn't realised that the revolution has begun. He seems to think the whole country is full of spies and must be purged. Someone should point out to him that it is he and...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2023, 01:20
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,070
Posted By Xeptu

Devastated!! my russian visa got rejected. They...

Devastated!! my russian visa got rejected. They said reason for visit, so I told them the International red square drone landing competition, They said there is no such competition, despite trying to...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2023, 03:04
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By Xeptu

That's a nonsense. Boots on the Ground, Soldiers...

That's a nonsense. Boots on the Ground, Soldiers with Guns remain the only way to wins wars.

Here's the thing, we on the other side of the planet and close allies with the US, all of us oceans...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2023, 23:42
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By Xeptu

Because provided Ukraine does not invade Russia...

Because provided Ukraine does not invade Russia proper which is a condition of western support, there is no advantage to Russia by using them, it doesn't change anything.
There is no point turning...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2023, 21:30
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,816
Posted By Xeptu

The real truth most likely is that no-one has a...

The real truth most likely is that no-one has a main battle tank that's of any real use for a myriad of reasons and that no-one wants to be embarrassed by that like Russia is. Best to appear strong...
Showing results 1 to 28 of 28


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.