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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
18th Apr 2024, 08:43
Replies: 545
Views: 131,056
Posted By Lookleft

Why am I hearing John McEnroe's voice in my head...

Why am I hearing John McEnroe's voice in my head when I read this?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2024, 11:13
Replies: 1,217
Views: 418,103
Posted By Spunky Monkey

Iran is starting to see the consequences of FAFO....

Iran is starting to see the consequences of FAFO.
Not a day too soon.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2024, 20:13
Replies: 29
Views: 4,823
Posted By Video Mixdown

Are there really people on this thread who think...

Are there really people on this thread who think commercial and military aircraft can’t navigate without GPS?
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2024, 00:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,283
Posted By Ninthace

My first experience of working in a wind tunnel...

My first experience of working in a wind tunnel was working with some chaps from Lockheed on the design of the intakes and the spikes for the Blackbird. The inlet cones could move fore and aft and...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2024, 16:43
Replies: 19
Views: 3,264
Posted By Mogwi

The main bitch about creamie QFIs was that they...

The main bitch about creamie QFIs was that they had little, or no Service experience. It strikes me that this young man has ample - and prob a few good dits to go with it.

Good on him!

Mog
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2024, 16:30
Replies: 171
Views: 50,615
Posted By snapper41

Fashion sense?? Since when has wearing medals...

Fashion sense?? Since when has wearing medals been anything to with fashion? It’s about showing that you’ve served your country. If he put a VC up, you’d be ok with that then?

Good policemen don’t...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2024, 06:42
Replies: 167
Views: 23,048
Posted By Fortissimo

So where would you place the Nimrod R crews in...

So where would you place the Nimrod R crews in this? Some of their now unclassified missions were definitely on the risky side. Baltic, east of the North Cape etc. Or the handful of Canberra crews...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2024, 22:19
Replies: 167
Views: 23,048
Posted By cheekychimp

Where's the laughing emoji when you need it?...

Where's the laughing emoji when you need it? Medals are awarded for 'Risk and rigour ' not going on the lash in West Germany for a few years.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2024, 18:02
Replies: 117
Views: 39,586
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: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2024, 17:39
Replies: 117
Views: 39,586
Posted By tucumseh

If you haven't read any of the books its not...

If you haven't read any of the books its not inapt at all. It's a fair question.

I know you probably mean Wratten and Day, but CAS (Graydon) was also a reviewing officer. The biggest lie of them...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2024, 11:13
Replies: 4
Views: 3,538
Posted By Darvan

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1379x980/img_0367_03bd30a54c049fd8b03f91e2752347c87cfcbc2f.jpeg
A pic of Neil (right) following the 16 hour Black Buck 5
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2024, 17:10
Replies: 49
Views: 13,624
Posted By Red Line Entry

The funniest part of the whole thing is Lord West...

The funniest part of the whole thing is Lord West running to the papers to say they’re just chasing publicity! :D
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2023, 14:00
Replies: 20
Views: 4,251
Posted By ShyTorque

240 OCU became 27(R) Sqn during my last tour on...

240 OCU became 27(R) Sqn during my last tour on that unit. As it was a helicopter unit, I thought the humming bird mascot, rather than Nellie the elephant, was more appropriate.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2023, 15:02
Replies: 38
Views: 7,487
Posted By Avionker

Thanks for the replies so far. Interesting to see...

Thanks for the replies so far. Interesting to see how the streaming of Navs developed over time, possibly as a result of feedback from OCUs and frontline Sqns it appears.

Talking of Navs on...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2023, 01:37
Replies: 171
Views: 50,615
Posted By NutLoose

it could be a myriad of things… If they were...

it could be a myriad of things…

If they were seen to have improved his chances of promotion etc and an increase in salary that goes with it?

If he has attended any function where he has worn...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Oct 2023, 12:46
Replies: 127
Views: 45,499
Posted By Klimax

Clown. Focus on the OP. I know it´s a hard banana...

Clown. Focus on the OP. I know it´s a hard banana to swallow, but try and focus. No need to get emotional mate.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Oct 2023, 10:23
Replies: 127
Views: 45,499
Posted By KRviator

A short list from a few I can recall, aided by...

A short list from a few I can recall, aided by Google...More if you dig deeper or go back further...
LaMia Flight 2933 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaMia_Flight_2933) - The South American BAe146 a...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Oct 2023, 06:40
Replies: 127
Views: 45,499
Posted By C441

I don't believe SQ are any better or worse than...

I don't believe SQ are any better or worse than most reputable airlines operating to and through Australia. However there is something of a difference between the aforementioned incidents/accidents...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
3rd Oct 2023, 05:11
Replies: 127
Views: 45,499
Posted By twentyelevens

Some type of record. 5th post in, and you play...

Some type of record. 5th post in, and you play the racism card to what was a legitimate discussion starting thread.
Start your own thread on the QF flight landing at Munich if it interests you so...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2023, 21:20
Replies: 171
Views: 50,615
Posted By Lima Juliet

BEagle Not bolleaux at all. If you got the...

BEagle

Not bolleaux at all. If you got the Gulf War Medal, as shown in the group above, then you have medallic recognition for your operational time. The same goes for me, I have the Op HERRICK...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2023, 14:01
Replies: 171
Views: 50,615
Posted By Gordon Brown

Out of curiosity I wonder what constitutes a near...

Out of curiosity I wonder what constitutes a near relative. My grandfather died at Arnhem in 1944. I wore his miniatures on my right breast during the VE Day commemorations in 2020 and would like to...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2023, 17:08
Replies: 19
Views: 4,351
Posted By OJ 72

IIRC ‘Swallow 69’ was the call sign of choice on...

IIRC ‘Swallow 69’ was the call sign of choice on NICOs to/from Shawbury!!! 🤭 What larks!!! 😁😎
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2023, 07:30
Replies: 19
Views: 4,351
Posted By KiloB

Still not in the class of “Slipper1” apparently...

Still not in the class of “Slipper1” apparently used over an extended period by a Vulcan in the US.
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2023, 12:31
Replies: 10
Views: 2,824
Posted By Flingwing47

Way back when, around 1972, I was in a an almost...

Way back when, around 1972, I was in a an almost new Kiowa supporting troops around Putty. Down in the weeds when I felt a low rumble - reckoned in was the main gear box.
told the top cover Huey...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2023, 14:46
Replies: 12
Views: 3,190
Posted By ORAC

Insurance claim “Car incorrectly filled with...

Insurance claim “Car incorrectly filled with AVGAS”…
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Aug 2023, 08:48
Replies: 365
Views: 54,702
Posted By RichardJones

"Can you imagine the reverse, if an experienced...

"Can you imagine the reverse, if an experienced GA Pilot joined the RAAF and then started demanding his prior civilian experience get him accelerated qualifications and went to an adjudicator if he...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Aug 2023, 21:34
Replies: 31
Views: 6,634
Posted By FUMR

I have done a quick check on FR24 for Tue Wed Thu...

I have done a quick check on FR24 for Tue Wed Thu afternoon and evening and found nothing from Rhodes to Beirut. Personally, considering your friend seemingly hardly knows any basic details, it...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Aug 2023, 20:59
Replies: 31
Views: 6,634
Posted By FUMR

Hijacking? I'm sorry but this is getting very...

Hijacking? I'm sorry but this is getting very silly now. We don't want to speculate. We want to try and give you an answer. But you have given us nothing to go on.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2023, 13:17
Replies: 365
Views: 54,702
Posted By Clare Prop

If we go by his logic my 35 years of civvie...

If we go by his logic my 35 years of civvie instructing should qualify me to jump into a PC21 with no conversion training and start training fighter pilots. Yeah right.

When I came here with a UK...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Aug 2023, 09:56
Replies: 365
Views: 54,702
Posted By Ixixly

And why should being an Air Force Instructor...

And why should being an Air Force Instructor automatically entitle you to being able to exercise all the privileges a CASA Approved Grade 1 Instructor can? No one is saying that Adam Clarke isn't an...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2023, 08:15
Replies: 44
Views: 9,363
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: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2023, 07:41
Replies: 44
Views: 9,363
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
10th Aug 2023, 22:34
Replies: 22
Views: 8,320
Posted By ShyTorque

You really thought I was being serious about them...

You really thought I was being serious about them not noticing they had one engine that refused to start? :)

They had tried for some time to get the troublesome engine going. When I said bump...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2023, 22:30
Replies: 22
Views: 8,320
Posted By BBadanov

I am surprised that Beags hasn't chipped in so...

I am surprised that Beags hasn't chipped in so far of his tales of derring-do in the "Funbus" and "places we diverted to". :=
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2023, 14:54
Replies: 310
Views: 101,761
Posted By Ken Scott

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/800x585/img_4392_e8fffe012cf5a680315ddbf2b8595474f60b6a83.jpeg
A bunch of ‘useless white male pilots’ waiting to scramble against the Luftwaffe,...
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