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Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2024, 12:30
Replies: 199
Views: 46,517
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Grabbed Masters of the Air on Audible - all 25...

Grabbed Masters of the Air on Audible - all 25 hours of it.

All three TV episodes are dealt with before chapter one even begins, and episode 4 (if it deals with the Munster raid) will be episode 3...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Jul 2012, 02:08
Replies: 9
Views: 2,707
Posted By Dak Mechanic

But, but it was like a soap opera! I diligently...

But, but it was like a soap opera! I diligently check every day or so for any developments, what will I do now?

Get me therapy!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jun 2012, 00:59
Replies: 185
Views: 57,674
Posted By Dak Mechanic

I take your point Aggie Bipolar ;) but the...

I take your point Aggie Bipolar ;) but the statement on post 5 is where it should have ended until a full report is made at a later date, in the fullness of time after due consideration of the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2012, 01:50
Replies: 185
Views: 57,674
Posted By Dak Mechanic

They should have said it was a bird strike :p ...

They should have said it was a bird strike :p

S**t happens and I'm just glad it had a safe outcome. Actually, I would not have announced the cause until after a full investigation had been...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Apr 2012, 15:06
Replies: 300
Views: 764,795
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Heart says that military stuff tends on the whole...

Heart says that military stuff tends on the whole to be well packed - remember that these were supposedly shipped brand new to Burma, not flown and probably well protected from the effects of salt...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jul 2011, 06:39
Replies: 3,441
Views: 720,129
Posted By Dak Mechanic

I shall certainly be bunging another few quid in...

I shall certainly be bunging another few quid in the pot when required, and I've not even seen her in the air this side of the resurrection..

Don't care what anyone else thinks :)
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2011, 07:38
Replies: 6
Views: 2,192
Posted By Dak Mechanic

The web site is very informative. Bloodhound...

The web site is very informative.

Bloodhound SSC (http://www.bloodhoundssc.com) (at the time of writing it appears to be broken!)

The pump that the F1 engine will drive is from a Blue Steel...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Nov 2009, 12:36
Replies: 11
Views: 3,244
Posted By Dak Mechanic

I'm pleased to hear that I'm not jumping to...

I'm pleased to hear that I'm not jumping to conclusions!

It seems that AVG 9 is chewing up the desktop in some way - The Windows 7 problem manifested itself when trying to download large files...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Nov 2009, 02:37
Replies: 11
Views: 3,244
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Problems with AVG 9.0

Has anyone else had problems with AVG 9.0? For the past year I've been happily (aside from small problems with my mobile dialup) using AVG 8.5 and PAYING for it *shudder*.

After upgrading to 9.0...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
20th May 2009, 05:09
Replies: 38
Views: 3,566
Posted By Dak Mechanic

To add to Blackace's comments, the IL2 series are...

To add to Blackace's comments, the IL2 series are quite something (Pacific Fighters and Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe being the most recent - I think if you buy the latter you get all of the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th May 2009, 02:50
Replies: 38
Views: 3,566
Posted By Dak Mechanic

FSX ran ok on my laptop (2GHz, Core 2 Duo with...

FSX ran ok on my laptop (2GHz, Core 2 Duo with and Nvidia Quadro graphics - bog standard Dell Latitude D630), but the sliders were way way left and the traffic settings were low too.

Got an ok...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2009, 05:03
Replies: 752
Views: 347,928
Posted By Dak Mechanic

A couple of the worst books I've read recently...

A couple of the worst books I've read recently have been about Afghanistan -very formulaic and a bit of an insult to the people doing the job out there.

Favourites of recent times are Vulcan 607...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2009, 06:30
Replies: 16
Views: 2,478
Posted By Dak Mechanic

First time I heard it[1], it was a Harrier in...

First time I heard it[1], it was a Harrier in Wales...

The other story around at the time was GATSO's
being toasted by ECM kit.

Nice if it were true!

JC

[1] over 10 years ago, same time...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2009, 12:53
Replies: 421
Views: 121,550
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Just heard that the pay remit (the lump of cash...

Just heard that the pay remit (the lump of cash that gets divvied for the public sector) hasn't been decided and that HMG is getting jumpy because some sectors got multi year deals which now look...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2009, 13:52
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By Dak Mechanic

What's the state of play?

What's the situation like for flying training in the UK at the moment?

Are there good deals around with the financial disaster in progress?

In a perverse way, I've found myself in a position to...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2008, 22:43
Replies: 752
Views: 347,928
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Not Vietnam/Korea but as I'm stuck in Korea for 3...

Not Vietnam/Korea but as I'm stuck in Korea for 3 weeks I've just read Tail End Charlies by Nicholl/Rennell and found it a cracking read and very moving as well. Have got Patrick Bishop's Fighter...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Oct 2007, 08:09
Replies: 3,441
Views: 720,129
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Was at Bruntingthorpe yesterday (on other...

Was at Bruntingthorpe yesterday (on other business), and popped in to the hanger to say hello to the old girl.

Looking VERY good - they're still ploughing through the paperwork and completing the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2007, 16:08
Replies: 3,441
Views: 720,129
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Could be that 1000's of bodies turning up at...

Could be that 1000's of bodies turning up at Bruntingthorpe would interfere with the non aviation activities - I would be worried as well. The last thing they need is loads of people lurking on the...
Forum: Private Flying
30th May 2007, 13:44
Replies: 12
Views: 1,687
Posted By Dak Mechanic

ooooh wish I'd seen this yesterday! Never...

ooooh wish I'd seen this yesterday!

Never mind: any plans for the Manx? :E

JC
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2007, 18:30
Replies: 21
Views: 3,159
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Hmm, not exactly: ...

Hmm, not exactly:

http://www.aaib.gov.uk/publications/bulletins/february_2007/morane_saulnier_rallye_235e__g_melv.cfm

The speed bump didn't do any damage....
The small tree and the lampost...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2007, 10:22
Replies: 22
Views: 2,689
Posted By Dak Mechanic

So what's the considered opinion of the...

So what's the considered opinion of the collective on (given a perfect world of adequate finance and weather) the cadence of PPL training?

Is it best to cram the basics in early then ease off...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2007, 11:11
Replies: 15
Views: 1,456
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Welcome Leon, As I'll tell anyone who'll...

Welcome Leon,

As I'll tell anyone who'll listen, I grabbed an ASA headset from Ebay for £26 + postage. It's in perfect condition and will do me for training at least.

JC
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2007, 10:09
Replies: 30
Views: 8,044
Posted By Dak Mechanic

And is there an upper age limit? JC

And is there an upper age limit?

JC
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2007, 08:15
Replies: 18
Views: 1,229
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Ok, humble pie time.. I was wrong - plant...

Ok, humble pie time..

I was wrong - plant them trees! Well maybe just the one anyway.

From the Bosch Automotive Handbook:

"When combustion of pure fuel is complete and ideal, i.e. complete...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2007, 20:06
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By Dak Mechanic

No not a bad person - Nothing wrong with good...

No not a bad person - Nothing wrong with good forward planning! Why trust to luck?

JC
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2007, 17:14
Replies: 18
Views: 1,229
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Not a lot. No Catalyst = bugger all CO2....

Not a lot.

No Catalyst = bugger all CO2. There will be a lot of Carbon Monoxide, Hydrocarbons, NOx etc, that would have normally been catalysed (if there is such a word) into Carbon Dioxide.
...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2007, 01:00
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By Dak Mechanic

STFW means Surf The Web (or words to that effect...

STFW means Surf The Web (or words to that effect :E ).

If you are after a last minute Ebay bargain, use Auction Stealer (www.auctionstealer.com) - it's free and gives you 3 snipes per week,...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2007, 21:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,531
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Aaaargh! Ebay....

Are ASA headsets any good?

Hope so 'cos I just won one on Ebay:\ Didn't mean to. Honest. It was at £25 with a few minutes to go and and thought it was worth a punt at £26. Unused. With a case.....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2007, 08:31
Replies: 14
Views: 1,641
Posted By Dak Mechanic

The general rule is more g is survivable over a...

The general rule is more g is survivable over a shorter time span (that's milliseconds or parts thereof) - it's all down to where the energy goes!
Until there is legislation, the manufacturers will...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2007, 09:08
Replies: 14
Views: 1,641
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Hi all - been lurking on and off PPrune for a...

Hi all - been lurking on and off PPrune for a couple of years, finally taking my first PPL steps (3 hours in the book!). Nice to see a subject that I can comment on without feeling like a complete...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2006, 12:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,213
Posted By Dak Mechanic

The story caused the complete collapse of Boggy...

The story caused the complete collapse of Boggy Marsh on the Radio 2 11am news - it's worth hitting the listen again feature on the R2 website.

JC
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2006, 10:52
Replies: 70
Views: 10,948
Posted By Dak Mechanic

I remember wondering why 3 bladed props were...

I remember wondering why 3 bladed props were always left to rest in a "Y" state..

I found out one of the reasons after we moved a prop 60 deg (for a valid reason that has long slipped my mind). I...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2006, 10:24
Replies: 12
Views: 3,549
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Apologies for the thread drift, but I hear...

Apologies for the thread drift, but I hear rumours that the some locals are trying to get Brunters shut because of noise [1]. Being that a pair of Avons on full berries isn't the quietest of events I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Aug 2006, 12:48
Replies: 713
Views: 122,701
Posted By Dak Mechanic

Chuffed. It was the 2 raffle tickets wot I bought...

Chuffed. It was the 2 raffle tickets wot I bought that tipped the balance.

Seriously, well done to everyone involved.

JC
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Aug 2006, 14:53
Replies: 713
Views: 122,701
Posted By Dak Mechanic

To digress very slightly, what was Bruce...

To digress very slightly, what was Bruce Dickinson (and possibly other Iron Maiden people) up to with the Southend Vulcan recently?

http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=61531
...
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