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Search: Posts Made By: MENELAUS
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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2023, 12:58
Replies: 61
Views: 21,228
Posted By The Helpful Stacker

As you wish... ...

As you wish...

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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Aug 2023, 06:20
Replies: 229
Views: 75,140
Posted By soseg

In short, my people have bigger problems that...

In short, my people have bigger problems that these virtue signalling Karens have never seen with their own eyes from the comfort of their inner city homes. This vote will divide not unite. I don't...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
14th Aug 2023, 01:44
Replies: 229
Views: 75,140
Posted By Ascend Charlie

​​​​​​​OK, my decision is to not use Qantas.

​​​​​​​OK, my decision is to not use Qantas.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2023, 10:55
Replies: 105
Views: 18,896
Posted By Fluke

I think flying the North Atlantic prior to FANS...

I think flying the North Atlantic prior to FANS and RVSM sharpened my R/T. Flew with many nationalities and cockpit personalities and our calls to Shanwick, Gander, New York had to be timely and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
13th Aug 2023, 01:58
Replies: 105
Views: 18,896
Posted By Rataxes

Well technically you're both wrong. "Guard" is a...

Well technically you're both wrong. "Guard" is a function not a frequency. The frequency to which you're probably referring is known as the International Distress Frequency, Aircraft Emergency...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2023, 08:42
Replies: 44
Views: 9,264
Posted By ShyTorque

It’s still not legal for a PPL to fly for...

It’s still not legal for a PPL to fly for remuneration though. That particular situation is a grey area and obviously policing it is difficult. But at least the hirer doing that is more likely to...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2023, 07:41
Replies: 44
Views: 9,264
Posted By Variable Load

The CAA position seems sound and sensible. They...

The CAA position seems sound and sensible. They haven't banned cost sharing, they've just stopped PPLs offering pleasure flights for personal gain and profit.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2023, 06:36
Replies: 19
Views: 7,033
Posted By Party Animal

The Wigston Legacy - a man who did more damage to...

The Wigston Legacy - a man who did more damage to the RAF than Herman Goering!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2023, 07:45
Replies: 138
Views: 47,763
Posted By 9BIT

Speculation doesn’t help

How many hours does one need to be experienced and have you considered the quality of the hours flown versus the quantity? LT and CPL maybe, CAPT and WO2 I doubt.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2023, 05:17
Replies: 138
Views: 47,763
Posted By megan

Families have approved the public release of...

Families have approved the public release of names.

Captain Daniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class Two Joseph Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs, all members of the 6th...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Jul 2023, 02:40
Replies: 43
Views: 8,420
Posted By megan

I think SAS thus far wins the hottest helicopter...

I think SAS thus far wins the hottest helicopter out there prize
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2023, 21:37
Replies: 43
Views: 8,420
Posted By SASless

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During the Cambodia Incursion late one afternoon having...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2023, 17:41
Replies: 43
Views: 8,420
Posted By skadi

Army, not Luftwaffe ( Airforce ) 😉 skadi

Army, not Luftwaffe ( Airforce ) 😉

skadi
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Jul 2023, 13:37
Replies: 188
Views: 70,615
Posted By By George

The pilot of the Jab was a good friend of mine...

The pilot of the Jab was a good friend of mine going back fifty years. We flew together at Connair in Darwin in the seventies.Later he went TAA and I went Ansett. He subsequently went to EK and I...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2023, 06:54
Replies: 43
Views: 8,420
Posted By [email protected]

Did I forget the aerobatic capabilities of the...

Did I forget the aerobatic capabilities of the Lynx? Loops, barrel rolls, back flips etc - that is handling
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Jul 2023, 03:48
Replies: 23
Views: 17,500
Posted By ScepticalOptomist

It’s still there - but smaller.. least it was...

It’s still there - but smaller.. least it was last time I was up there!!
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2023, 21:12
Replies: 43
Views: 8,420
Posted By [email protected]

Whilst the Lynx isn't much good hot and high...

Whilst the Lynx isn't much good hot and high (better with T800 engines) it is still the world speed record holder - 216Kts (249 mph) set in 1986

Yes G-LYNX was modified but not by much - the...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2023, 17:14
Replies: 43
Views: 8,420
Posted By ApolloHeli

The SA 315 B Lama holds the helicopter absolute...

The SA 315 B Lama holds the helicopter absolute altitude record of 40'814 ft, but I can't say if it still stands for lack of trying on anyone else's part.

All things considered, I'd say that...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2023, 03:21
Replies: 40
Views: 10,108
Posted By Barksdale Boy

Pot, kettle, black.

Pot, kettle, black.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2023, 00:07
Replies: 40
Views: 10,108
Posted By Professor Plum

So more time in the Military than most. ...

So more time in the Military than most.

Your point?
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2023, 22:11
Replies: 40
Views: 10,108
Posted By DuncanDoenitz

Can't find the Dislike Key.

Can't find the Dislike Key.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jul 2023, 21:45
Replies: 40
Views: 10,108
Posted By Mogwi

This man is no rat, despite the state of the...

This man is no rat, despite the state of the vessel. He is a man of integrity with a sound military background, who has done a great deal of good for both the British military and the Ukraine forces...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2023, 12:04
Replies: 105
Views: 19,400
Posted By [email protected]

But remember the Gazelle was used in the military...

But remember the Gazelle was used in the military as a trainer to prepare for more complex and faster operational types (in most cases) which almost always had a surplus of power - it was great...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jun 2023, 18:51
Replies: 105
Views: 19,400
Posted By meleagertoo

To answer the OP accurately. If you want to learn...

To answer the OP accurately. If you want to learn to fly a helicopter there are, imho few choices. I have no experience of Hillers but anyhow they are not an available choice these days, so, No 1 by...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2023, 16:57
Replies: 105
Views: 19,400
Posted By paco

If you can fly a Hiller you can fly anything........

If you can fly a Hiller you can fly anything..... :)

If you intend to fly commercially, you want something that is used commercially, and is cheap. The insurance companies don't care what the...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jun 2023, 12:46
Replies: 14
Views: 2,872
Posted By Thud_and_Blunder

Have been retired for almost as long as I did...

Have been retired for almost as long as I did that job(!) but yes - the National Grid Distribution Helicopter Unit is responsible for the majority of the checking of the HV network (33kV to 132kV) in...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2023, 13:51
Replies: 67
Views: 15,188
Posted By Nil_Drift

The RAF wanted to employ those who reflect...

The RAF wanted to employ those who reflect society. This is a reflection of society so should not be a surprise.

When I first joined the RAF and then married, my wife and I were a traditional...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Jun 2023, 07:37
Replies: 42
Views: 12,898
Posted By Salusa

What a ridiculous comment. Will leave it at...

What a ridiculous comment.

Will leave it at that for now.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2023, 21:56
Replies: 310
Views: 100,897
Posted By By George

On the 16/06/64 at the age of 15 as a member of...

On the 16/06/64 at the age of 15 as a member of 781 ATC Squadron I flew in an Air Display aboard Shackelton WR977 out of St Mawgan. By memory I think it was over Exeter. (We didn't land just a few...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2023, 00:08
Replies: 310
Views: 100,897
Posted By BEagle

At the 1966 Farnborough Air Show, the FAA flew a...

At the 1966 Farnborough Air Show, the FAA flew a large formation of 10 Sea Vixens, 6 Buccaneers and 3 Gannets....
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 10:25
Replies: 310
Views: 100,897
Posted By BEagle

Recruiters were rather more plentiful 'back in...

Recruiters were rather more plentiful 'back in the day'! At my prep school, a young pilot from Chivenor enthralled us one summer evening with the various things he'd brought with him - flying suit,...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 09:17
Replies: 310
Views: 100,897
Posted By Tranquility Base

Do we want to celebrate, champion and promote...

Do we want to celebrate, champion and promote diversity at all costs? This is actually counterproductive to social integration.

By highlighting differences aren’t we actually exacerbating the...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2023, 11:44
Replies: 47
Views: 9,229
Posted By Ninthace

Don't ask, don't tell. SOP is to neither confirm...

Don't ask, don't tell. SOP is to neither confirm nor deny.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2023, 05:42
Replies: 47
Views: 9,229
Posted By Timelord

No, I don’t think you are. The weapons were...

No, I don’t think you are. The weapons were transferred off the combatant ships before the shooting began or before they arrived in the area.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2023, 19:27
Replies: 310
Views: 100,897
Posted By farefield

I never flew with any women or minority ethnic...

I never flew with any women or minority ethnic pilots. I just flew with fellow pilots.
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