OK guys, cool it!

This thread is slipping over the edge. One more step and it's gone. I am not sure I shouldn't do that now but the flaming has to stop, otherwise I will close it.

I agree that PM's should not be published and I have edited it out. In very bad taste too.

Sid,

I haven't read a funnier thread for months.My guts are killing me. Great entertaiment. Keep it up mate. More more more please.
Rgds,
E5
:ok:

Just visited the website for an update.

Barry recently visited the Nutec team based in Billingham for a quick refresher to hone his skills in the art of surviving a forced landing in water. This is essential training for all aircrew who travel over water, view the gallery to see how it went.

gallery here

Two things struck me here.

1. If the exped is in an autogyro, then why practise in an S-61 type dunker?

2. Why wasn't he already current.

3. Doesn't the dunker practise you in the post crash skills, ie getting out and onward? If you get to the dunker stage, you've survived the 'forced landing'.

OK 3 things struck me.

1. Not many Magni M16 Autogyro dunkers around.

2. Practice makes perfect.

3. Practice makes perfect. Bit of a picky question?

4. They are one of the sponsors.:ok:

Thanks Bill,

To simulate a Magni M16 Autogyro, for dunker purposes, surely all you would need to is strap yourself to an old bath and get thrown into a pool. :p

http://www.baycrossings.com/Archives...0Tub%20015.jpg

Like you say, practise makes perfect and a very important facility and training package.
I've always thought that everyone who flies, pax or crew, heli or C-17,should be able to utilise the facilities.
Obviously harder for civis, but certainly all mil pers should be able to get the experience.

SS

Surprise surprise!!
 

Latest update, the day before the 21 April 10am departure....

Most of us are aviators in here, what kind of aircraft fault is this?

Can someone please confirm which year this is going to begin in please

:hmm:

What's best, is under the 'departure delayed' headline there is a link to find out more which doesn't let you.............find out more that is.

Yawn :rolleyes:

I sense a lot of bitterness or jealousy here. I take it BTT's question "Were you rejected from the team or something?", which you have never answered, seems to be pretty close to the mark. :eek:

It was nice of you to point us to this expedition and their web site, but to constantly have a go at them is wearing more than a bit thin.

MadMark!!! :mad:

Answering the question.
 

In answer to the question, not at all.

I don't believe that being rejected from the team would even be an issue for me, as it's not the sort of thing that turns me on, so I have never wanted to be a part of it.
Anyway, judging by other websites on the exped, the team has been offering places for advisors and general helpers as it is. My spare time is mine.

I only know a few of 'the team' and I'm sure those who also know them will realise where I'm coming from:ok:

If it's all wearing a bit thin for you, then you are very welcome not to come back here:p

To those who take it all too seriously;

http://hpbimg.bytsgthulka.com/SdaFU.gif
Sorry for the language.
SS

Is this the Army doing extended testing for the BLUH, it is small enough and cheap enough!!

We couldnt even afford that!

Just to let you all know that if you click on the global eagle website link Find out more you can now, find out more.

Briefly, the a/c is now reported to be "sweet as a nut".

Just a little thing that has always got me;
As mentioned in the latest report, "In the world of aviation there is a saying "If there is any doubt, there is no doubt".

What's all that about?
If there was doubt, how can you suddenly say there isn't any anymore?
To turn it around, if there is no doubt, then there is doubt!
Doesn't really make sense.

Any truth in the rumour that a team from California are attempting a round the world trip in June?
:ugh:

Silo, are you the teams Official Critic? Are you getting payed or are you usually this pedantic?

Just saw a segment on the BBC 6 O'Clock News about it. I am sure I saw SadmanSid crying in the background, all dressed up with nowhere to go :ok:

MadMark!!! :mad:

I don't think that I have ever seen such a bitter thread.

Silsoe

The more you post and criticise the bigger that chip appears.

In answer to your questions Bill,

Nothing official here, I am getting paid by someone, and yes!.


So Chicken Leg, if thats what you think, why do you keep coming back here to see whats happening? :hmm:

Just balancing up my shoulders with the chip on the other side!
http://www.leather-harvest.com/images/CHIP_Shoulder.gif http://images.allposters.com/images/54/039_11590.jpg
Didn't they look nice in those tight trousers and astride their bikes? :ooh:

Well, Barry is on his way. Watched him launch today. All the best and good luck to him and the team!!

Good luck Barry :ok:


Looking forward to your safe return to the UK :E ;)

Excellent news at last.

Godspeed Barry, hope all goes to plan and the weather is kind.

Link to latest news

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/c.colly...odspeed_tm.jpg
Godspeed : EDMUND BLAIR-LEIGHTON (1853-1922)

Auto Gyro Round The World!
 

Wishing 'Barry' the British Army Heli Pilot all the success for his great undertaking and adventure! 25,000 miles +.... Wish I was 'staggered right' with him! Some day!
Anybody know the actual specs on the Gyro he is flying?
Pretty impressive send off from his fellow Army pilots!

:ok: :ok: :ok: :cool: :cool: :cool: :D :D :D