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9th Sep 2010, 20:00
Replies: 2,041
Views: 561,921
Posted By dodgysootie

Smile ISK flypast.

QTRZ.

And very nice it was too. Looked fantastic and was very "quiet". Just hope it escapes the SDR.
20th May 2010, 17:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,833
Posted By dodgysootie

I've heard a rumour that Kinloss will be ideal...

I've heard a rumour that Kinloss will be ideal once the MRA4 is binned.
2nd Sep 2009, 16:43
Replies: 601
Views: 223,008
Posted By dodgysootie

Angry CXX/3

Three years gone and it still feels like yesterday. Thoughts to all affected by this Tragedy.

We will Remember Them.

DS.
9th Jul 2009, 20:58
Replies: 86
Views: 17,686
Posted By dodgysootie

Wink Yeovilton Airshow 09, NIMROD MR2.

I've looked on the relevant websites etc. without success. I am visiting the South west tomorrow for a few days and would like to know if the Nimrod MR2 Mighty Hunter will be gracing the Skies or...
14th Jun 2009, 09:21
Replies: 108
Views: 18,516
Posted By dodgysootie

Thats because the MFLI on 1 tank only reads up to...

Thats because the MFLI on 1 tank only reads up to 15.2K. (1900 gallons).

DS
22nd Nov 2008, 15:32
Replies: 23
Views: 9,285
Posted By dodgysootie

There are 2 civilian operated Hunters that fly...

There are 2 civilian operated Hunters that fly from The Kanoahe Marine corps base in Hawaii. I had a quick look around them and they are in mint condition.
Not sure of their role though.

DS
22nd Jun 2008, 12:41
Replies: 1,820
Views: 404,385
Posted By dodgysootie

"The lunatics are in charge of the asylum." ...

"The lunatics are in charge of the asylum."
Remember your incident well MHA, and well done you for sticking to your guns.
Sadly mate, your reasons for leaving ring a sad bell with myself. Feel bad...
19th Jun 2008, 13:31
Replies: 1,820
Views: 404,385
Posted By dodgysootie

Right! Listen in yous lot... When the vent...

Right! Listen in yous lot...
When the vent lines are pressurised to check for leaks, we dont just " listen for whistles", (although a whistle or a hiss is often a very good "leak indicator")! Each...
15th Jun 2008, 19:13
Replies: 1,820
Views: 404,385
Posted By dodgysootie

nigegilb said:- "If you think carrying 11...

nigegilb said:-

"If you think carrying 11 fuel leaks is normal than more fool you."

Here we go again with people trying to scaremonger, people with no idea of the facts!!!

The classification...
6th Jun 2008, 14:04
Replies: 1,820
Views: 404,385
Posted By dodgysootie

SecretSooty 100 % spot on, The thing is, your...

SecretSooty
100 % spot on, The thing is, your last paragraph is one of the reasons why the "experienced Techies" are leaving. Alongside the backward rotating nights, evenings, dayshifts that leave...
3rd Jun 2008, 17:46
Replies: 1,820
Views: 404,385
Posted By dodgysootie

Question SPHL, you said:- "On the C130, 14th stage...

SPHL,
you said:-

"On the C130, 14th stage (bleed) air can be up to 125psi at 635°F according to Lockheed."

Forgive my ignorance, but wtf has this got to do with the Nimrod?

DS
16th Apr 2008, 14:23
Replies: 1,820
Views: 404,385
Posted By dodgysootie

Ed Sett, "A restrictor is now fitted into...

Ed Sett,

"A restrictor is now fitted into the refuel pipe for No 5 tank,"

Just a thought Ed, with the 5 tank under a normal refuel pressure of 50 psi, what would be the back pressure behind...
29th Jan 2008, 16:04
Replies: 28
Views: 6,687
Posted By dodgysootie

Smile Didn't see this coming......Honest.

Predator / Global hawk variant maybe? Just think of the savings that will be made on aircrew rations, flying pay etc....
5th Jan 2008, 13:40
Replies: 110
Views: 26,451
Posted By dodgysootie

A worthy award for an outstanding officer. I...

A worthy award for an outstanding officer. I cannot thank him enough for the way he publicly stood up for us groundcrew involved during what was, and still is, a very difficult period. Wg Cdr...
15th Dec 2007, 13:41
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,829
Posted By dodgysootie

XV255 had fuel leak problems post AAR on 3rd Sept...

XV255 had fuel leak problems post AAR on 3rd Sept 2006. So I am afraid
you are wrong DaveyBoy.

Magnersdrinker & spanners123
The RAF & MOD threw in the towel and said it was their fault, so why...
13th Nov 2007, 22:43
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,829
Posted By dodgysootie

Whilst waiting for a reply from a certain person,...

Whilst waiting for a reply from a certain person, anyone care to answer:
......prior to media publication, what detailed information from the Qinetiq report percolated downwards to Nimrod sqn...
10th Nov 2007, 21:57
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,829
Posted By dodgysootie

QUOTE "DS I cant find any firewire being in the...

QUOTE "DS
I cant find any firewire being in the bomb bay !!! Maybe there is!! i cant say ive noticed ever :/ damm shows how much i know
Dink Dang Doo ;o)
edit. firewire only has a small current i...
10th Nov 2007, 20:11
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,829
Posted By dodgysootie

Nigegilb. Would fire protection in the bomb bay...

Nigegilb.
Would fire protection in the bomb bay be of any use? NOT IF THE FIRE SOURCE WAS NOT IN THE BOMB BAY!!! Bomb bay firewire may well give a warning, but it doesn't necessarily mean (on the...
5th Nov 2007, 22:56
Replies: 38
Views: 7,423
Posted By dodgysootie

Cracking programme, Respect is due to all on the...

Cracking programme, Respect is due to all on the ground and ALL those in the air looking out for them!....
DS
2nd Nov 2007, 15:23
Replies: 26
Views: 3,756
Posted By dodgysootie

Smile Sounds Familiar

Prototype to fly in 2 years, that will be 10 years then! 124 million, that will be 248 million then. Welcome to the Taranis 2025...
Sorry im tired.....
DS
26th Oct 2007, 22:10
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,829
Posted By dodgysootie

Angry "Every flight would have been given a proper...

"Every flight would have been given a proper post-flight check for any faults."


Here, here. And was, and is, and still is!! And also a proper pre flight check!
Wait for the BOI, Sir.
DS
2nd Sep 2007, 10:47
Replies: 601
Views: 223,008
Posted By dodgysootie

My thoughts are with all relatives, friends and...

My thoughts are with all relatives, friends and colleagues of all those onboard XV230 a year ago today. I will be raising a glass or two this afternoon to you all. Per ardua ad astra.
DS
9th Aug 2007, 13:41
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,829
Posted By dodgysootie

DV. The incident you refer to on the 3rd of sept...

DV. The incident you refer to on the 3rd of sept (cracked fuel pipe) did result in a SFS, however, the leak was discovered whilst the aircraft (XV255) was being ground refuelled, NOT following AAR. ...
25th Apr 2007, 14:26
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,829
Posted By dodgysootie

Tappers Dad, the aircraft concerned was not...

Tappers Dad, the aircraft concerned was not XV230.
The "incident" at Gibraltar was due to an electric actuator on one of the 4A fuel tank failing after jettison which prevented the 4A tank jettison...
1st Apr 2007, 22:55
Replies: 310
Views: 74,297
Posted By dodgysootie

Angry "You are neither qualified to make such comments...

"You are neither qualified to make such comments nor are you in a position to make them, "
Having just re-read your thread; you have made me angry. Where you there? are you here? and I'll think you...
1st Apr 2007, 20:38
Replies: 310
Views: 74,297
Posted By dodgysootie

Winco, Good point, Sorry if I've mentioned...

Winco,
Good point, Sorry if I've mentioned anything thats not already common knowledge,(at ISK, anyway). I will endeavour to be more careful in my comments in the future. I humbly apologise.........?
1st Apr 2007, 15:54
Replies: 310
Views: 74,297
Posted By dodgysootie

Winco.. High horse-please dismount.

Winco..
High horse-please dismount.
1st Apr 2007, 15:25
Replies: 20
Views: 4,241
Posted By dodgysootie

Civvies definately coming to the line at ISK. MPI...

Civvies definately coming to the line at ISK. MPI are recruiting now, 24K/12 month contract plus shift allowance. Hopefully there will be enough to get another shift going so we can get away from the...
1st Apr 2007, 15:03
Replies: 310
Views: 74,297
Posted By dodgysootie

TSM "But the fact remains that (at least one)...

TSM
"But the fact remains that (at least one) aircraft was sent airborne in an UNSAFE condition, and we all know the rest."

I presume you are talking about XV230, well I can assure you that...
31st Mar 2007, 23:11
Replies: 310
Views: 74,297
Posted By dodgysootie

Well said MH Age, just read your post, and I...

Well said MH Age, just read your post, and I could'nt agree more. I just hope someone with bo11ocks reads this thread....
Amen.
31st Mar 2007, 11:31
Replies: 310
Views: 74,297
Posted By dodgysootie

nigegilb, unfortunately the bomb bay on the MR2...

nigegilb, unfortunately the bomb bay on the MR2 has no fire suppressent system, so if the fire is real, you are in trouble, I remember an incident at St Mawgan in the 80's when a lit flare had hung...
31st Mar 2007, 10:29
Replies: 310
Views: 74,297
Posted By dodgysootie

Nigegilb..Fuel tank protection may be a good...

Nigegilb..Fuel tank protection may be a good idea, however, what about the fuel feed, refuel/defuel pipework and seals?
andgo.. Rtb with engine problem was a false engine bay fire indication which...
30th Mar 2007, 09:40
Replies: 310
Views: 74,297
Posted By dodgysootie

Heard some rumblings that the MRA4 project has...

Heard some rumblings that the MRA4 project has ran out if money for "operational evaluation and testing" and that all the Aircrew that where supposedly posted in to start a couple of years of flight...
23rd Feb 2007, 03:06
Replies: 72
Views: 23,308
Posted By dodgysootie

Thumbs down Whilst realising what a sensitive matter this is,...

Whilst realising what a sensitive matter this is, This is a public forum who ANYBODY can read and I dont think the operational capabilities of our Air Force should be discussed here. Mods please...
4th Jan 2007, 10:28
Replies: 19
Views: 3,042
Posted By dodgysootie

Why not strip out and refit 5 Nimrod MR2s, Oh, I...

Why not strip out and refit 5 Nimrod MR2s, Oh, I forgot, the've been scrapped!
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