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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2006, 21:26
Replies: 1
Views: 1,265
Posted By Soiled Glove

I would like to say I'm surprised - but Uncle Sam...

I would like to say I'm surprised - but Uncle Sam never exports the same technology that he has himself - it is only the Brits and French (and probably the Russians) who give the customer better kit...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2006, 11:36
Replies: 81
Views: 12,205
Posted By Soiled Glove

Danny, Have you thought about a career with...

Danny,

Have you thought about a career with EDS - they recruit people just like you!

SG
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2006, 08:42
Replies: 5
Views: 971
Posted By Soiled Glove

Touchin' Down, My advice would be to do the...

Touchin' Down,

My advice would be to do the MCC bit first and then the IR. Unless you have time flying a twin engine, the MCC gives you a bit of a heads up on the procedures, instrument scan etc...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2006, 17:21
Replies: 16
Views: 2,538
Posted By Soiled Glove

Given the Tri* has got a better turning circle...

Given the Tri* has got a better turning circle than a war-fit F3 at 30000ft, can stay on CAP longer, has better comms and you can drink tea/coffee while waiting for the bad guys to come over the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2006, 09:16
Replies: 28
Views: 5,419
Posted By Soiled Glove

Until the recently floated QinetiQ get at it! ...

Until the recently floated QinetiQ get at it! Look at the profits that could be made writing additional reports and recommendations! ;) Not an invite to reopen the QQ thread!

Maybe by the time...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2006, 08:34
Replies: 68
Views: 9,369
Posted By Soiled Glove

C-17 - never been near one though did see one at...

C-17 - never been near one though did see one at an airshow once, so absolutely no idea about the entry into service. I would imagine that a fully certified aircraft flying passengers and cargo...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2006, 08:18
Replies: 68
Views: 9,369
Posted By Soiled Glove

CT - I guess that Herc SF pilots and...

CT - I guess that Herc SF pilots and Tornado/Jag/Harrier QWIs are not experts on specialist aircraft?? FYI I'm not a TP though I do know some of the guys who went there. Feel free to criticise me,...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2006, 13:37
Replies: 68
Views: 9,369
Posted By Soiled Glove

Probably failed the ETPS selection process and...

Probably failed the ETPS selection process and now has a grudge to bear.

Perhaps the pilot wasn't familiar with the aircraft because 2 Gp wouldn't release any Sqn flying/aircraft to BD for CT...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2006, 20:34
Replies: 15
Views: 3,057
Posted By Soiled Glove

Gainsey, Just remember that half the lies you...

Gainsey,
Just remember that half the lies you read in the Sun aren't true! :confused:
I hear they might have been dusting off a few files from a few years ago up at Warton recently!
SG
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2006, 07:39
Replies: 15
Views: 3,057
Posted By Soiled Glove

JSF or Typhoon?

Interesting quote at the end of the story in one of the papers about the Eurofrighter and its collasped nosewheel at RAF Coningsby-

Re-visiting an old story or have we finally got fed up with the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2006, 21:26
Replies: 68
Views: 22,766
Posted By Soiled Glove

http://www.ukar.co.uk/board/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;...

http://www.ukar.co.uk/board/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=9;t=10742;&#top
Lucky it wasn't the main gear that failed to extend otherwise it would have been a 'throw it away and get a new tie situation'!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2006, 21:06
Replies: 68
Views: 9,369
Posted By Soiled Glove

Re: QinetiQ to be sold off

Personally I think it is a sad state of affairs when the people tasked to provide independent advice on military procurement are in fact a profit making organisation who will shortly be at the mercy...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2006, 17:47
Replies: 24
Views: 5,338
Posted By Soiled Glove

Re: G Force

I think that you'll find that it is the onset of g force that is more of a worry - a slow onset rate can be countered with the correct straining manoeuvres and 'kit' - a rapid onset, especially one...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2005, 10:38
Replies: 15
Views: 1,982
Posted By Soiled Glove

Widger, Just venting my frustration at the...

Widger,

Just venting my frustration at the system - I know that the civilian side will win eventually and there will be more transits to far-flung corners of the the North Sea and more detachments...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2005, 09:15
Replies: 15
Views: 1,982
Posted By Soiled Glove

Widger, If you want to have a credible RAF...

Widger,

If you want to have a credible RAF then they have to have somewhere to train that is not affected by civilian aircraft trying to save a few pounds/seconds. By terminating a 4v4 exercise...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2005, 07:58
Replies: 15
Views: 1,982
Posted By Soiled Glove

WH, I believe that it is a known fact that...

WH,

I believe that it is a known fact that several of the 'smaller' airlines would regularly 'cut the corner' eg go direct from Newcastle to Aberdeen rather than take the airway route that goes...
Forum: Flight Testing
3rd Nov 2005, 20:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,200
Posted By Soiled Glove

CBA - I assume getting your foot in the door is...

CBA - I assume getting your foot in the door is so that you can break the rod!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2005, 20:34
Replies: 15
Views: 1,982
Posted By Soiled Glove

I think the TCAS spec is something along the...

I think the TCAS spec is something along the lines of:

Prediction of less than 40secs and within 1200ft = traffic advisory
Prediction of less than 25secs and within 400ft = resolution advisory
...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2005, 21:44
Replies: 75
Views: 16,462
Posted By Soiled Glove

Just watched the Typhoon report on the BBC News -...

Just watched the Typhoon report on the BBC News - what a disappointment when compared to the F3 report. Shame that the reporter had to fill-in for the pilot by explaining turning at full back stick...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2005, 20:47
Replies: 75
Views: 16,462
Posted By Soiled Glove

N Joe Perhaps last Friday 111 Sqn they were...

N Joe

Perhaps last Friday 111 Sqn they were ahead of your suggestion and were trying to wash the aircraft using natural resources when they parked it in the N Sea - I would imagine a 500kt 'power...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2005, 18:09
Replies: 75
Views: 16,462
Posted By Soiled Glove

It would be an easy target to a capable fighter! ...

It would be an easy target to a capable fighter!

First rule of aircraft design: build a decent fighter platform first and hang bombs on it - don't design a bomber platform and try to put...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2005, 08:19
Replies: 56
Views: 12,195
Posted By Soiled Glove

Proletarian I just plagarised from the web -...

Proletarian

I just plagarised from the web - take no credit for finding them or for that matter blame for any inconsistencies in the quotes.

SG
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2005, 07:00
Replies: 56
Views: 12,195
Posted By Soiled Glove

Apologises for any repeats, but found on the web:...

Apologises for any repeats, but found on the web:

"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons."
- General MacArthur

"You, you, and you ......
Forum: Flight Testing
16th Oct 2005, 11:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,273
Posted By Soiled Glove

Bit of a harsh response Tarnished given that...

Bit of a harsh response Tarnished given that several techniques are openly discussed in several radar books openly available from good booksellers, but agree that this topic is not suitable for...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Oct 2005, 14:34
Replies: 14
Views: 1,948
Posted By Soiled Glove

Of course the Hawk 128 decision had nothing to do...

Of course the Hawk 128 decision had nothing to do whatsoever with BAES sending out letters to the workers at Brough stating that if the RAF did not buy the Hawk for AJT, then at least 500 workers...
Forum: Flight Testing
6th Oct 2005, 19:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,134
Posted By Soiled Glove

Part of the course is a visit to Airbus to fly...

Part of the course is a visit to Airbus to fly one of the aircraft A330/340 & to complete some A320 simulators looking at FCS on modern aircraft. Guess it is that time of year again.

SG
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2005, 12:16
Replies: 32
Views: 9,851
Posted By Soiled Glove

Daysleeper (or Daydreamer should that be) -...

Daysleeper (or Daydreamer should that be) - sounds like you should be working for a large company in Edinburgh!

My simplistic understanding of radar - to detect sparrows need a short wavelength,...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2005, 11:42
Replies: 32
Views: 9,851
Posted By Soiled Glove

WTF?? If you can't see it you can't tell it is...

WTF?? If you can't see it you can't tell it is going 600kts! or M1.8 for that matter.

On Red Flag some F-117s were locked up by the F3 no less - they were returning from the range and had...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2005, 13:26
Replies: 59
Views: 8,362
Posted By Soiled Glove

Tarnished, I didn't mean to hit a raw nerve...

Tarnished,

I didn't mean to hit a raw nerve about this subject - well I did because these boards are more fun when they get outspoken and controversial!

I fully understand that contracts etc...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2005, 11:43
Replies: 59
Views: 8,362
Posted By Soiled Glove

The only winners in this debacle are EF GmBH -...

The only winners in this debacle are EF GmBH - when the UK dropped the requirement for a gun, no doubt it was seen as a contract change and invoked financial penalties to the MOD. When it is...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2005, 19:03
Replies: 24
Views: 3,593
Posted By Soiled Glove

Tarnished Congratulations on the prize for...

Tarnished

Congratulations on the prize for most complex attachment - if you can't blind them with brilliance baffle them with bullsh*t springs to mind!

SG
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2005, 15:56
Replies: 24
Views: 3,593
Posted By Soiled Glove

The way I see it: Most 'celebs' haven't a...

The way I see it:

Most 'celebs' haven't a clue what is going on, normally feel ill and curtail the sortie while having their jolly and the average punter who watches the programmes they make...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2005, 19:41
Replies: 24
Views: 3,593
Posted By Soiled Glove

Maybe it was easier to impress the Sun reporter...

Maybe it was easier to impress the Sun reporter than the technical aviation writers!

In its current guise, all Typhoon needs is a furry dice on the coaming to impress a Sun reporter/reader,...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2005, 19:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,527
Posted By Soiled Glove

I doubt they were up there long enough to pull...

I doubt they were up there long enough to pull the trigger and release a missile never mind be outside the F15 radar search pattern!! I did once hear a Typhoon pilot ask for FL530 and he did the old...
Forum: Flight Testing
31st Aug 2005, 19:58
Replies: 15
Views: 3,200
Posted By Soiled Glove

Carefree FCS

Just seen the video from Tarnished on the military aircrew forum of the Rafale having a close encounter with the wet stuff - follows on from Typhoon having a close encounter with the concrete at...
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