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Search: Posts Made By: Bill Macgillivray
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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2024, 19:02
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By Ninthace

If only the UK Treasury knew that - they have...

If only the UK Treasury knew that - they have been taking it as an annual saving ever since the wall came down.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2024, 10:54
Replies: 117
Views: 39,214
Posted By Chugalug2

Flipster, I absolutely do not cast aspersions...

Flipster, I absolutely do not cast aspersions whatsoever at Tony Cable, quite the opposite. He wasn't a member of the BoI though, merely there to assist it. As with all such assistance, it could be...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2024, 21:42
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,767,910
Posted By POBJOY

We ran a 'production' line

The simple facts regarding the 'MK3' type of operation was that was unique to the Air Cadets. We had a very simple reliable machine that was easily adapted for trolley retrieve as opposed to 'walk...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2024, 17:55
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,793
Posted By Lonewolf_50

I wonder if said deity is occasionally quoted out...

I wonder if said deity is occasionally quoted out of context. Happens a lot in the information age. :}:E

Back to Iran:
Not a good story that hit my feed today:

This would be a great time for...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2024, 18:11
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,767,910
Posted By POBJOY

How much flying & why

I spoke to some Cadets recently and asked about Gliding as there is a VGS fairly close.
Not good, and mainly down to weather and poss lack of qualified staff which means VGS seems to need input from...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2024, 20:42
Replies: 69
Views: 6,409
Posted By Ninthace

Sometimes, when I have been teaching, it has felt...

Sometimes, when I have been teaching, it has felt like I was talking to a room full of tables.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2024, 19:19
Replies: 224
Views: 45,461
Posted By cynicalint

I wouldn't know, the chauffeur always fills up...

I wouldn't know, the chauffeur always fills up for me.....
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2024, 13:57
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,767,910
Posted By Chugalug2

Just an ex AC customer here, so I'll say my bit...

Just an ex AC customer here, so I'll say my bit and then continue lurking. I was a CCF cadet and attended the local VGS and was later the lucky recipient of a Flying Scholarship. Both were a...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2024, 20:55
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,767,910
Posted By BEagle

Absolutely NOT! It's important, given the current...

Absolutely NOT! It's important, given the current international situation, that people know how just how much has been lost over the past 2 or 3 decades.

For example, most of the aerodromes...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2024, 09:41
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,767,910
Posted By longer ron

Hi Bill 84 Gliding School - later 624 GS ...

Hi Bill
84 Gliding School - later 624 GS

Nice little picture on this page -

https://www.exetermemories.co.uk/em/_transport/airportphotos.php
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2024, 07:42
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,767,910
Posted By Quietplease

It was a wonderful organisation. 70 years ago...

It was a wonderful organisation. 70 years ago last week I did my A and B at 105 GS Cambridge.
By 16 1/2 could fly, drive (Bedford 15cwt double declutching), drive a winch, mend a cable. Stood me in...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2024, 17:10
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,767,910
Posted By bobward

Sky Sports, I just could not believe, or...

Sky Sports,
I just could not believe, or comprehend, that statement allegedly made by the Commandant. ...and as for classroom activities not being dangerous........

Whilst I'm sad I'm no longer...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2024, 18:58
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,767,910
Posted By POBJOY

Venture Adventure

They will now be 'Working from Home' to save fuel and keep the accident level down, and be carbon neutral. Sorry news but then what do you expect when the main organisation has no leadership. It is...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2024, 04:40
Replies: 54
Views: 14,525
Posted By Not Long Here

Officers Mess North Front - what a great little...

Officers Mess North Front - what a great little mess it was
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2024, 19:39
Replies: 42
Views: 11,147
Posted By Dan Gerous

I think they've narrowed down the competition for...

I think they've narrowed down the competition for new trainers and it's between Reebok and Addidas.:p
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2024, 13:53
Replies: 224
Views: 45,461
Posted By BEagle

Not on my excellent old Nokia 6310i though!!

Not on my excellent old Nokia 6310i though!!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2024, 18:50
Replies: 167
Views: 22,793
Posted By Yellow Sun

Concur with those sentiments and would add the...

Concur with those sentiments and would add the LSGC medal for officers to the list of irelevant things.

YS
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2024, 05:16
Replies: 35
Views: 6,006
Posted By 4everAD

The first priority of this government is to get...

The first priority of this government is to get re-elected, everything else can go to hell in a hand cart as far as they're concerned.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2024, 19:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,883
Posted By Chugalug2

My Ground School notes from 1961/2 at RAFC cover...

My Ground School notes from 1961/2 at RAFC cover the Mk3 AH even though our course was the first to train on the JP. I quote from the relative paras :-

Acceleration Errors These, caused by inertia...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2024, 09:37
Replies: 42
Views: 11,147
Posted By Bob Viking

Wigston

To be fair to Wigston I believe he actually suggested a 90/10 split of synthetic/live training. Still bonkers but at certain levels even those of us that love flying have to accept that, for certain...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 17:45
Replies: 62
Views: 11,271
Posted By DaveReidUK

When asked to confirm that the test had involved...

When asked to confirm that the test had involved a dummy, the MoD stated that Grant Shapps had indeed been on board.

(credit: HIGNFY)
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2024, 13:07
Replies: 62
Views: 11,271
Posted By Sue Vêtements

This was the bit that stood out for me: ...

This was the bit that stood out for me:



Well that's good to know
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2024, 07:09
Replies: 50
Views: 11,055
Posted By ancientaviator62

As we did during my time as groundcrew on 92...

As we did during my time as groundcrew on 92 (Blue Diamonds). We also held a full Fighter Command commitment and participated in all the exercises etc.Is there any real evidence to support the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2024, 18:49
Replies: 122
Views: 18,516
Posted By trim it out

None if the Muslims I was alongside in combat...

None if the Muslims I was alongside in combat stopped to pray as per the advert. It's artistic license.

The only time I'd say Faith got in the way of fighting was during Ramadan when fatigue hit...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 07:58
Replies: 38
Views: 6,481
Posted By Bob Viking

I have two questions.

1. Why has a thread about Hawks in Saudi been completely hijacked by conversation about GCSEs?

2. Why does everyone think that the education system should stay unchanged for 40+ years? Why would...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 18:21
Replies: 38
Views: 6,481
Posted By insty66

Meaning you don't even look at approx 450K, the...

Meaning you don't even look at approx 450K, the RAF is limiting it's choices, and I'm sure missing out on a great many motivated, capable individuals who for an equal number of reasons don't achieve...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 17:47
Replies: 50
Views: 11,055
Posted By Bob Viking

BEagle

I don’t disagree with you on this point. As far as I remember PEFATOs were not permitted with passengers on any other units. But then other units allowed for their pilots to practice their currencies...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 15:11
Replies: 46
Views: 6,163
Posted By Bob Viking

I can’t resist.

You can probably predict my take on things.

As much as I’m sure the Royal Marines rue the day they stopped making their men wear neck straps and the infantry stopped wearing puttees and men...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 15:03
Replies: 50
Views: 11,055
Posted By Bob Viking

BEagle

I apologise in advance if you think I pick on you but, if it makes you feel any better, I only disagree with you when I think you’re wrong about something.

The attitudes to risk in the post war...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2024, 12:09
Replies: 38
Views: 6,481
Posted By insty66

Perhaps it's time for the RAF to cut the...

Perhaps it's time for the RAF to cut the educational qualifications and concentrate on finding people from a wider pool?

The RAF has (had?) a good reputation for training it's people to be...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Feb 2024, 19:46
Replies: 19
Views: 1,615
Posted By Top West 50

Slipstream, torque, asymmetric blade effect and...

Slipstream, torque, asymmetric blade effect and gyroscopic effect and, of course, crosswind. But enough of the theory Bloggs, just use the rudder to keep straight.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2024, 14:54
Replies: 50
Views: 11,055
Posted By OvertHawk

I'm sad to say that I'm inclined to agree....

I'm sad to say that I'm inclined to agree. Recruitment value - negligible (and we can't train the pilots that we do recruit). Overseas sales of the hawk value - nil - we don't make it anymore....
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2024, 14:12
Replies: 167
Views: 22,793
Posted By Bob Viking

Binbrook

Almost like seeing a CAS with no wings and no campaign medals.

Pulls pin, releases the fly-off handle and rolls it into the room…

BV
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2024, 02:30
Replies: 167
Views: 22,793
Posted By T28B

I served in the Cold War. I did not get a medal...

I served in the Cold War.
I did not get a medal for doing so.
I am fine with that.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2024, 21:08
Replies: 167
Views: 22,793
Posted By oxenos

I know I am repeating myself, but I strongly feel...

I know I am repeating myself, but I strongly feel that the Armed forces have enough to worry about without having to find the money and the people to set this up.
Just so that those few of us who...
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