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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2020, 22:08
Replies: 56
Views: 23,271
Posted By devonianflyer

Saw MR02NAV around Cranwell the other day. Some...

Saw MR02NAV around Cranwell the other day. Some people really need to let go...!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2018, 12:53
Replies: 107
Views: 41,351
Posted By devonianflyer

Carillion Amey in trouble?

Anyone on here business minded enough to know if the DIO main contractor Carillion Amey is protected from the parent company troubles or not?

Given the state of DIO infra across the board, I...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2017, 02:22
Replies: 12
Views: 6,657
Posted By devonianflyer

Link to Daily Fail......

Link to Daily Fail... (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4812966/Carol-Vorderman-picks-aviation-award.html)
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2017, 06:47
Replies: 17
Views: 18,011
Posted By devonianflyer

Don't let the overall height thing put you off...

Don't let the overall height thing put you off fella, I'm 6'5 and I got in; it's all to do with the various limb ratios. That said, I got moved out of the FJ stream as I couldn't fit into the Hawk...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2016, 17:45
Replies: 71
Views: 31,633
Posted By devonianflyer

Not rumour. The bang seat I'd agree the RAF can...

Not rumour. The bang seat I'd agree the RAF can do without in EFT.

Oxygen and air conditioning in a glass cockpit TP capable of ops well above 10,000 would have been nice though.

But don't...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2016, 19:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,744
Posted By devonianflyer

This may be to simplistic a view but surely the...

This may be to simplistic a view but surely the decline in RAF procurement spending around then will simply be because everything will (or should) have been bought, pair for and delivered?

A-400,...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2016, 20:32
Replies: 77
Views: 42,492
Posted By devonianflyer

And now this... BREAKING Blue Angels F/A-18...

And now this...

BREAKING Blue Angels F/A-18 has crashed in Smyrna, Tennessee | AIRLIVE.net (http://www.airlive.net/breaking-reports-that-one-of-the-blue-angels-has-crashed-in-smyrna-tn/)

Not a...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2016, 20:00
Replies: 77
Views: 42,492
Posted By devonianflyer

USAF Thunderbird AND USN Blue Angel down

Multiple reports on Twitter reporting that an F-16 from the Thunderbirds has crashed earlier following an engine failure following a fly past of the graduation at the USAF Academy at Colorado...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2016, 16:44
Replies: 27
Views: 9,631
Posted By devonianflyer

It strikes me that almost every time the C-17...

It strikes me that almost every time the C-17 lease/buy is discussed the MOD/RAF is applauded for saving money and buying off the shelf. (other than the fact buying initially and not leasing would...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2016, 14:49
Replies: 81
Views: 14,649
Posted By devonianflyer

New badge

Do you think they'll be allowed to wear it on their jumpers too?

https://www.raf.mod.uk/community/news/raf-personnel-branch-badge/
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2016, 17:20
Replies: 39
Views: 10,842
Posted By devonianflyer

RRP (Flying) 3.25. We were expecting a full...

RRP (Flying)

3.25. We were expecting a full review of RRP (Flying) (RRP(F)) for this Report. RRP(F) is paid
to pilots and some aircrew in all three Services in recognition of the competition for...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2016, 18:27
Replies: 44
Views: 27,175
Posted By devonianflyer

I've too heard the 6 year post OCU rumour. The...

I've too heard the 6 year post OCU rumour. The additional rumour I've had though is that is would then start at circa £12K (top rate now) and go up annually about £1k to a top of about £19K. Those...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2016, 18:26
Replies: 384
Views: 229,523
Posted By devonianflyer

Then how can 23 'Prefects' replace the ~25 Tutors...

Then how can 23 'Prefects' replace the ~25 Tutors required on the line each day for the current EFT, let alone any down loaded BFJT work. The numbers really really don't add up for me.

Unless of...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2016, 14:31
Replies: 40
Views: 11,511
Posted By devonianflyer

True, but I wasn't around them so can't compare...

True, but I wasn't around them so can't compare to today. All I will say is that judging by the stories and dits told in various crew rooms (and listed in threads on here) by those that were there,...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2016, 13:13
Replies: 40
Views: 11,511
Posted By devonianflyer

The problem is that some/most of the pilots you...

The problem is that some/most of the pilots you are talking about integrating would be UAS and EFT students. The ones who have yet to properly develop a robust level of airmanship and have 'very...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2015, 17:02
Replies: 384
Views: 229,523
Posted By devonianflyer

I meant the EFT syllabus. I expect the UAS's are...

I meant the EFT syllabus. I expect the UAS's are now the only ones with time to even consider tail chasing these days.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2015, 12:56
Replies: 384
Views: 229,523
Posted By devonianflyer

I wouldn't worry, tail chasing went out of the...

I wouldn't worry, tail chasing went out of the syllabus a while ago now.

The low numbers of airframes and surge capacity is enough to be worrying about for now, especially following the SDSR...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2015, 14:06
Replies: 171
Views: 40,965
Posted By devonianflyer

1. Given that I wasn't even alive back then I've...

1. Given that I wasn't even alive back then I've no idea how the output standards compare. I'd hazard to guess though that given the difference in platforms between then and now that any comparison...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2015, 21:51
Replies: 171
Views: 40,965
Posted By devonianflyer

Just in case anyone is reading this interested in...

Just in case anyone is reading this interested in how it is today (rather than pre-1990 flying training) I would like to assure them that current CFS methods are very professional, effective and...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2015, 21:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,961
Posted By devonianflyer

Helmet mounted NVG's is the most likely...

Helmet mounted NVG's is the most likely candidate, and for what it's worth the Captain in the C-17 could elect to sit in either sit without restriction.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2015, 17:40
Replies: 4
Views: 3,514
Posted By devonianflyer

Latest rumour I heard is the dark and light blue...

Latest rumour I heard is the dark and light blue complained as they can't afford/don't want one so it's been sidelined for a while. Also a rumour about that if it does come back it may only be for...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2014, 13:06
Replies: 7
Views: 4,672
Posted By devonianflyer

Three full albums of equally entertaining stuff,...

Three full albums of equally entertaining stuff, and a live Album from a flag in Vegas can be found at Dos Gringos - Music (http://www.dosgringosrocks.com)

I believe its a pair of F-16 drivers...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2014, 17:51
Replies: 27
Views: 7,928
Posted By devonianflyer

UAS and AEF tend to work Weds-Sun primarily so...

UAS and AEF tend to work Weds-Sun primarily so you'd be wasting an airfield of 2/5 of the normal working week if you separated them up.

Also a single airfield could simply not cope with the level...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2014, 17:07
Replies: 27
Views: 7,928
Posted By devonianflyer

I believe the current version of the plan is...

I believe the current version of the plan is 16(R), 115(R), CUAS, ULAS and 5AEF to operate from Wittering and 57(R), EMUAS and 7AEF to operate from Cranwell. The BKH Sqns likely to move to CRN mid...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jul 2014, 16:44
Replies: 80
Views: 40,408
Posted By devonianflyer

RNHF Sea Fury wheels up at Culdrose

Reports are that the RNHF Sea Fury suffered an inflight loss of power and then during the subsequent forced landing ended up on its belly towards the end of the days flying display

Pilot walked...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2014, 07:13
Replies: 60
Views: 17,103
Posted By devonianflyer

fish 500N I guess my point was if RIAT had...

500N

I guess my point was if RIAT had decided that the theme of the year was celebrating a rotary flight achievement or milestone would it still be essential to have XH558 attend to 'complete the...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2014, 05:47
Replies: 60
Views: 17,103
Posted By devonianflyer

RIAT reply

RIAT have offered the following statement about the decision to not have the Vulcan displaying.

Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises - News: Vulcan Statement...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2014, 17:59
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,272
Posted By devonianflyer

I believe Oops is the phrase! This has quietly...

I believe Oops is the phrase! This has quietly appeared on MOD home page.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/293230/interim_si_voyager_report.pdf
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2014, 17:58
Replies: 51
Views: 42,376
Posted By devonianflyer

Good luck to you mate, I'm 6'4" (and a bit) and...

Good luck to you mate, I'm 6'4" (and a bit) and was chopped/re streamed out of fast jet training as I didn't fit in the hawk! It's all in the individual's proportions rather than a specific overall...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2010, 18:40
Replies: 5
Views: 2,517
Posted By devonianflyer

Check PM's!!! DF

Check PM's!!!

DF
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2010, 09:38
Replies: 10
Views: 2,065
Posted By devonianflyer

The RAF has them on the C-17. Seen here...

The RAF has them on the C-17.

Seen here (http://www.airliners.net/photo/UK---Air/Boeing-C-17A-Globemaster/1669498/M/) on the tail, fuselage and wing tips.

DF
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2009, 17:10
Replies: 40
Views: 7,909
Posted By devonianflyer

Bump! :ok:

Bump! :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2009, 10:00
Replies: 40
Views: 7,909
Posted By devonianflyer

Bump back to the top! A very worthy cause,...

Bump back to the top!

A very worthy cause, good luck Chris and Ben!
I knew Chris from IOT, and a nicer guy you couldn't meet.
Sponsorship on the way!

DF
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2008, 14:56
Replies: 3,092
Views: 211,192
Posted By devonianflyer

Aircrew Measurements

Hi guys,
Just been browsing and thought I'd add my experience (or the shortened part!)

I was accepted aircrew in '03 being only millimetres inside the leg limits at OASC. The Doctor there said I...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2008, 10:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,432
Posted By devonianflyer

C-17B????

That's as awesome machine! It looks almost as much fun as the real thing!

DF
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