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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Oct 2015, 22:10
Replies: 272
Views: 157,246
Posted By ComJam

Frankly, I'm very disappointed in John Farley's...

Frankly, I'm very disappointed in John Farley's post. As much respect as I have for John, this kind of random speculation does nobody any good.

A PT6 will run on 100LL with time and altitude...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2014, 14:42
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,381,824
Posted By ComJam

I haven't yet seen anyone in the media ask the...

I haven't yet seen anyone in the media ask the question: "When it "disappeared" and was apparently then "seen" on Air defence radar an hour later, why was no action taken to intercept and identify...
Forum: African Aviation
23rd Dec 2013, 00:26
Replies: 735
Views: 697,940
Posted By ComJam

Bugger.....wrong taxiway?

Bugger.....wrong taxiway?
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2013, 11:29
Replies: 992
Views: 1,012,466
Posted By ComJam

Gatbusdriver: I didn't know it was possible to...

Gatbusdriver: I didn't know it was possible to get such a sarcastic tone out of typing! Brilliant :}
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2013, 00:10
Replies: 34
Views: 6,383
Posted By ComJam

Erm....as much as I enjoyed watching the old...

Erm....as much as I enjoyed watching the old Shack..and thoroughly enjoyed 8 Sqn "Gambia" formation travelling around Scotland on 8/8/88...it's hardly a Vulcan or a Lightning is it..

Now if we get...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Dec 2012, 10:25
Replies: 37
Views: 10,504
Posted By ComJam

It doesn't look like a difficult thing to achieve...

It doesn't look like a difficult thing to achieve these days. The USAF have landed a Global Hawk at Ramstein within the last few years...there a plenty of UAV's in use all over Afghanistan, many of...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2012, 13:42
Replies: 33
Views: 9,906
Posted By ComJam

Damn it! PTT beat me to it lol :D

Damn it! PTT beat me to it lol :D
Forum: Flight Testing
1st Mar 2012, 11:06
Replies: 14
Views: 5,355
Posted By ComJam

Hi guys, I've been working for Cobham since...

Hi guys,

I've been working for Cobham since 1999 and flying King Airs on flight inspection as a Captain for the last 6 years.

The routine inspections are generally every 180 days, I can't...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Mar 2011, 16:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,815
Posted By ComJam

Sadly it looks like a series of very poor...

Sadly it looks like a series of very poor decisions.

:(
Forum: ATC Issues
21st May 2010, 13:31
Replies: 52
Views: 12,084
Posted By ComJam

To be fair to the Controller he DOES tell the...

To be fair to the Controller he DOES tell the Emirates the reason for the delay...he also explains that it's up to the Airport Authority when they do runway inspections and that there's nothing he...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th May 2010, 12:30
Replies: 68
Views: 36,469
Posted By ComJam

Sir Herbert wrote: I hope the reference to...

Sir Herbert wrote:

I hope the reference to "young ones" was directed at me :)...if it was, I wasn't suggesting that everything has to be confirmed by an ATCO...however, self positioning in very...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th May 2010, 00:02
Replies: 68
Views: 36,469
Posted By ComJam

I have to say the controller was extremely...

I have to say the controller was extremely professional throughout...the crew on the other hand....!

You can't bully ATC into giving you a different runway by threatening them with an Emergency,...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Jan 2010, 13:04
Replies: 102
Views: 16,141
Posted By ComJam

I've never understood this argument and never...

I've never understood this argument and never will...

How hard can be it to say a 3 or 4 digit number as part of readback you have to make anyway??

If that's the biggest thing you've got to...
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
28th Dec 2009, 09:54
Replies: 14
Views: 11,372
Posted By ComJam

I work for Cobham in the UK. The company has...

I work for Cobham in the UK.

The company has quite a large operation in Australia flying 146's on "feeder" routes for Quantas...i think i'm right in saying it also runs some (or all?) of the...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Dec 2009, 21:58
Replies: 86
Views: 14,998
Posted By ComJam

Barbie, The worst thing that can happen to a...

Barbie,

The worst thing that can happen to a controller, far from spilling their coffee, is being knifed to death by an irate parent of a child killed in accident attributed (right or wrongly) to...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Dec 2009, 20:10
Replies: 86
Views: 14,998
Posted By ComJam

Hmm, if we go back to the title of the thread "No...

Hmm, if we go back to the title of the thread "No landing clearance on short final"....



In my opinion (and I am an airman) to continue the approach and land would show a lack of airmanship.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Dec 2009, 09:51
Replies: 86
Views: 14,998
Posted By ComJam

Why is this even being discussed? If you...

Why is this even being discussed?

If you don't have clearance (notwithstanding the emergency issues) you GO-AROUND.

Unless of course you enjoy being filed against by ATC....

Simples..
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2009, 17:41
Replies: 30
Views: 3,414
Posted By ComJam

The Optimist: Was it disrespectful of young...

The Optimist:

Was it disrespectful of young Mr Laing to p*ss all over that war memorial then?

If a person wants to show their respect by wearing a poppy they should be allowed to...whether it...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2009, 10:03
Replies: 48
Views: 13,093
Posted By ComJam

Can we still put "Embellish" on the flight plan? ...

Can we still put "Embellish" on the flight plan?

I'd be happy if you guys would like to use us for the practice (Cobham Beech 200 Flight Checker) :)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Oct 2009, 16:46
Replies: 16
Views: 1,289
Posted By ComJam

Gotta be more dramatic than anything that's...

Gotta be more dramatic than anything that's happened on the pitch in a while anyway!

Once again, bored by Wendyball stories... :}
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Oct 2009, 17:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,457
Posted By ComJam

Just to clarify, the new ILS on 23R isn't in...

Just to clarify, the new ILS on 23R isn't in service yet therefore aircraft are flying the VOR approach.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
17th Sep 2009, 11:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,194
Posted By ComJam

I cannot tell a lie....it was me... ...

I cannot tell a lie....it was me...

Commissioning of the new ILS on runway 23R at MAN.

The aircraft will be conducting a further 2 nights of flying to complete routine checks on the 05 ILS's...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Aug 2009, 10:34
Replies: 124
Views: 28,523
Posted By ComJam

Haha, good spoof though :} Looks like we at...

Haha, good spoof though :}

Looks like we at Cobham are going to remain as the main operator here then!
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Apr 2009, 21:07
Replies: 27
Views: 4,436
Posted By ComJam

Excellent, I was impressed with the MLS when I...

Excellent, I was impressed with the MLS when I last flew it.

Thanks for the confirmation on the checked Glideslope range, been about 18 months since I did a Calibration at LHR...can't remember ALL...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Apr 2009, 20:08
Replies: 27
Views: 4,436
Posted By ComJam

Absolutely...we've been doing the same thing on...

Absolutely...we've been doing the same thing on our Falcon 20's for the last several years.

However, less "clever" aircraft might not have that ability.

How's the MLS working out anyway? :)
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Apr 2009, 19:36
Replies: 27
Views: 4,436
Posted By ComJam

Good stuff guys but just remember that we usually...

Good stuff guys but just remember that we usually only "Flight Check" (calibrate) Glideslopes to 10nm from touchdown....can't remember if LHR is a Calibrated to longer range, i'll check when i get a...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th Mar 2009, 14:05
Replies: 20
Views: 2,526
Posted By ComJam

767Bill

Why do think the CAA (SRG) sent the CD's out...?

It's all explained in there and it's not difficult.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Mar 2009, 09:50
Replies: 76
Views: 2,120,706
Posted By ComJam

TCAS

SimYoke

TCAS should not have "warned off" at all, Interceptor SOP is to switch the Mode 3 Transponder to standby prior to intercepting.
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Feb 2009, 11:10
Replies: 14
Views: 2,633
Posted By ComJam

This is Note 3 from the AIP page, copied exactly...

This is Note 3 from the AIP page, copied exactly including the spelling mistake.

8% is quite a high gradient, would you agree?

Would you fly this procedure in IMC if you were unable to maintain...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Feb 2009, 14:22
Replies: 1
Views: 417
Posted By ComJam

VISTA SP1 Snag

Hi all

Just installed Service Pack 1 on an HP laptop. The Wireless connection is working, it's connected to the router and to the net but...

Internet Explorer is unable to display any...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2009, 18:56
Replies: 178
Views: 73,528
Posted By ComJam

Very sad day. I was involved with the Air Cadets...

Very sad day. I was involved with the Air Cadets for a number of years, the AEF guys do a fantastic job introducing youngsters to our profession.

I shall raise a glass or two tonight.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2009, 11:17
Replies: 13
Views: 4,804
Posted By ComJam

Based on the Bombardier Global Express.

Based on the Bombardier Global Express.
Forum: Tech Log
11th Feb 2009, 11:11
Replies: 12
Views: 7,657
Posted By ComJam

From our perspective (as a flight-checker) the...

From our perspective (as a flight-checker) the Glideslope must be usable from a minimum range of 10nm down to the threshold at a height of 50'.
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2009, 14:38
Replies: 2,015
Views: 1,060,572
Posted By ComJam

Cool Hudson River Audio

Sky News are running the ATC audio tape of the Hudson River accident....amazed at how relaxed the pilot sounds as he says "we may end up in the Hudson"....

Gotta feel sorry for the Controller as...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2009, 14:39
Replies: 29
Views: 4,639
Posted By ComJam

VinRouge, Current MATS Part 1, Section 1,...

VinRouge,

Current MATS Part 1, Section 1, Chapter 5, 1.5 d:



Sounds the same as the new "Traffic Service" requirements....

P.S. There are a surprising number of pilots out there who know...
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