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Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2024, 07:10
Replies: 39
Views: 4,153
Posted By SWBKCB

Given the westerlies this winter, a bike or van...

Given the westerlies this winter, a bike or van will beat a 50+ knot drone everytime (especially has they will go door to door). Having attended the presentations, the business case isn't very...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2024, 18:30
Replies: 1,610
Views: 440,930
Posted By SWBKCB

Wow - it knows the weather before it even lifts...

Wow - it knows the weather before it even lifts off.?! Where can I get one of those? At my airfield the wind direction and speed can change four times before I taxi to the end of the runway...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2024, 08:29
Replies: 76
Views: 7,422
Posted By SWBKCB

After being stored at Castle Donn (East Midlands)...

After being stored at Castle Donn (East Midlands) for a couple of years
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2024, 06:47
Replies: 76
Views: 7,422
Posted By SWBKCB

The first two Gulf Air Tristars were crew...

The first two Gulf Air Tristars were crew training in the UK with their British registrations in early 1976.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Jan 2024, 12:27
Replies: 80
Views: 26,805
Posted By SWBKCB

that's correct. Being returned to lessor then...

that's correct. Being returned to lessor then subsequently leased on to Thai by them and not Virgin
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2023, 18:51
Replies: 76
Views: 7,422
Posted By SWBKCB

Additional info here: ...

Additional info here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airways_International_Cymru
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2023, 10:17
Replies: 1,610
Views: 440,930
Posted By SWBKCB

Another obvious difference is one is certified.

Another obvious difference is one is certified.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2023, 20:46
Replies: 76
Views: 18,963
Posted By SWBKCB

The TMAC photo shown is G-AXAA. It's usual to...

The TMAC photo shown is G-AXAA. It's usual to credit photographers.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2023, 06:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,509
Posted By SWBKCB

Rail Replacement Helicopter

With credit to the 'Copters' mailing list, something a bit different...


For 2 Weeks, Switzerland Has A Rail Replacement Helicopter
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Oct 2023, 20:56
Replies: 29
Views: 2,710
Posted By SWBKCB

Aren't airlines etc collecting the data to be...

Aren't airlines etc collecting the data to be transferred to the appropriate authorities in the destination country? Supplying incorrect data might raise red flags
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2023, 06:48
Replies: 28
Views: 6,736
Posted By SWBKCB

Like there was never d*ckheads in the past...

Like there was never d*ckheads in the past...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Sep 2023, 22:55
Replies: 7
Views: 857
Posted By SWBKCB

Like leaving their bags behind when evacuating?

Like leaving their bags behind when evacuating?
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Sep 2023, 06:34
Replies: 1,610
Views: 440,930
Posted By SWBKCB

Good luck withn that one!

Good luck withn that one!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2023, 09:41
Replies: 20
Views: 4,747
Posted By SWBKCB

See Easy Street's comment at 14. The 330 is a...

See Easy Street's comment at 14. The 330 is a tanker/transport a/c that can by used for VIP roles. The Titan a/c has been leased in as a dedicated VIP a/c. So two a/c can do the role, is equipped for...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2023, 18:21
Replies: 20
Views: 4,747
Posted By SWBKCB

No win situation - take the 330 and it will be...

No win situation - take the 330 and it will be why are you taking it out of operational service when the hired help is available. Maybe the people taking the decisions know more than we do?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2023, 16:02
Replies: 20
Views: 4,747
Posted By SWBKCB

Maybe the other aircraft was busy (or providing...

Maybe the other aircraft was busy (or providing cover for others that were busy), its not just a VIP transport
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2023, 07:21
Replies: 78
Views: 6,301
Posted By SWBKCB

Surely accurate position calls are the most...

Surely accurate position calls are the most important element here. Not sure I'd be too confident in my fellow pilots aircraft recognition - they might be able to tell a Cherokee from a Cessna but...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2023, 12:08
Replies: 39
Views: 4,153
Posted By SWBKCB

Copied from the Northern Aviators Facebook group:

Copied from the Northern Aviators Facebook group:
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2023, 08:15
Replies: 44
Views: 9,259
Posted By SWBKCB

I agree - the adverts I see popping up on social...

I agree - the adverts I see popping up on social media look like a commercial operation. In my opinion Wingly exploits a grey area that the CAA are looking to close.

How do Wingly make their money?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2023, 06:43
Replies: 310
Views: 100,876
Posted By SWBKCB

I'm sure we all agree, but they have to apply in...

I'm sure we all agree, but they have to apply in the first place - that's clearly not happening, what needs to change to increase the pool of talent available to select from?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2023, 17:38
Replies: 310
Views: 100,876
Posted By SWBKCB

I think the response would be that white males...

I think the response would be that white males have done pretty well out of speaking up for themselves up to now, they don't need much help or sympathy. And what percentage of people on here aren't...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2023, 08:56
Replies: 25
Views: 7,343
Posted By SWBKCB

The RSW website shows they've added external...

The RSW website shows they've added external stores

https://www.rswaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Weapons-Brochure-spreads-08242016-1.pdf
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Mar 2023, 07:43
Replies: 370
Views: 86,569
Posted By SWBKCB

Welcome to the world of low cost airlines, this...

Welcome to the world of low cost airlines, this is how it works. Suck them in with the low headline fare and make your money on the 'extra's'
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Feb 2023, 06:56
Replies: 98
Views: 36,857
Posted By SWBKCB

"There MUST be standards" - establishing the...

"There MUST be standards" - establishing the facts before commenting is a good one :ok:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Feb 2023, 19:54
Replies: 65
Views: 5,614
Posted By SWBKCB

It used to be a thing to sneer at the Americans...

It used to be a thing to sneer at the Americans and their "Have a nice day!" approach - how unauthentic, keep it real!

Then you experience it, and it's actually quite nice to deal with somebody...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Jan 2023, 07:29
Replies: 65
Views: 5,614
Posted By SWBKCB

Is that famous as in 'biggest and most...

Is that famous as in 'biggest and most profitable'? Hence...



But if you factor it into the price of your product the customer goes and buys your rivals cheaper product and then moans about the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2023, 20:54
Replies: 36
Views: 5,137
Posted By SWBKCB

Slow day at Eshott... ...

Slow day at Eshott...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/swbkcb/50228625517/
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2022, 19:43
Replies: 45
Views: 11,088
Posted By SWBKCB

That all sounds very familiar - the Genex hosties...

That all sounds very familiar - the Genex hosties knew how to shop, but it wasn't difficult to cut them some slack...

Remember that at that time Yugoslavia was the second most popular holiday...
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