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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Oct 2009, 15:09
Replies: 40
Views: 5,752
Posted By Stevemcmli

Hey RR, you're quite right the Jetstream (USAF...

Hey RR, you're quite right the Jetstream (USAF designation C-10) didn't actually enter sevice but the USAF did order 11 so it kind of counts.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Oct 2009, 14:57
Replies: 40
Views: 5,752
Posted By Stevemcmli

You've got to respect the advanced use of wood,...

You've got to respect the advanced use of wood, canvas and wind power on Victory giving her the smallest radar and IR signature in the fleet!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Oct 2009, 10:35
Replies: 12
Views: 7,057
Posted By Stevemcmli

Recent report on Kingman

Kingman Report by Alan Jones of Civil Spotters Group (Civil Spotters http://groups.google.com/group/civil_spotters (http://groups.google.com/group/civil_spotters?))


I drove from LAS to IGM it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Oct 2009, 10:12
Replies: 40
Views: 5,752
Posted By Stevemcmli

I'll open the bidding with the Shorts Sherpa...

I'll open the bidding with the Shorts Sherpa (USAF and Army), Slingsby Firefly (Not too successfully!!) (USAF), HP Jetstream (USAF), BaE Hawk (US Navy).

In WWII. Bristol Beaufighter, DH Mosquito,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Feb 2009, 12:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,135
Posted By Stevemcmli

Dunno what it means but at about the time that...

Dunno what it means but at about the time that Deano777 posted the Microsoft Corporate B763 (N804MS) overflew London heading East -Spooky

Good point about the bad habits Deano - We use MSFS to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2009, 11:10
Replies: 1
Views: 623
Posted By Stevemcmli

Sir Sydney Camm

Back in 2006 a group of us decided that a fitting tribute to Sir Sydney Camm should be raised in the town where he spent his formative years, Windsor Berkshire. Consequently we formed a committee...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jul 2008, 15:10
Replies: 150
Views: 25,914
Posted By Stevemcmli

Very fond memories of building Airfix 1/72 scale...

Very fond memories of building Airfix 1/72 scale aircraft - Fairey Rotodyne anyone? The Airfix magazine and Profiles were essential for the pedantic kit builder. The Airfix company was resurrected...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jul 2008, 14:05
Replies: 2
Views: 570
Posted By Stevemcmli

ATIU

I believe the outfit you are referring to is the Air Technical Intelligence Unit - South East Asia (ATIU-SEA). This Allied organisation tested and evaluated captured IJA and IJN types.

Some info...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th May 2008, 22:45
Replies: 21
Views: 5,464
Posted By Stevemcmli

I read Diana's book with great interest...

I read Diana's book with great interest particularly (if I recall correctly) her story of landing a Spitfire on Smith's Lawn (now a Polo Ground) in Windsor Great Park and walking home to her parent's...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Apr 2008, 23:08
Replies: 30
Views: 4,102
Posted By Stevemcmli

Herc at Heathrow

Hi garibaldi22000, I too am a Windsor Pruner. A Saturday afternoon Herc sighting in or out of EGLL is mostly the scheduled Air Algerie cargo service.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2008, 01:32
Replies: 25
Views: 7,873
Posted By Stevemcmli

Try before you buy!!

Take a trial lesson at both Cabair and TPC. My money's on TPC. I'm a stude there and I believe they are the best cost/quality combination for miles. The instructors I've flown with are excellent...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2007, 22:38
Replies: 36
Views: 18,667
Posted By Stevemcmli

I couldn't let this "Miles" thread pass without a...

I couldn't let this "Miles" thread pass without a plug for the Berkshire Museum of Aviation http://www.museumofberkshireaviation.co.uk/, located on what was a corner of Woodley Aerodrome. It's run...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2007, 00:05
Replies: 63
Views: 6,118
Posted By Stevemcmli

But that is the point S-A-S, a decending turn...

But that is the point S-A-S, a decending turn followed by flying 15 feet off the deck for several hundred metres, albeit at 300 knots - doesn't that constitute a round out? All that was missing was...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2007, 23:06
Replies: 63
Views: 6,118
Posted By Stevemcmli

Well, a group of low time and student pilots of...

Well, a group of low time and student pilots of Middle Eastern origin seemed to manage to fly and navigate some big jets pretty accurately a few years ago..........:confused:
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2007, 11:14
Replies: 206
Views: 37,702
Posted By Stevemcmli

Hangars

I completely understand Kevmusic. My magical place was a hangar at Booker in the mid sixties, just like your hangar, birds in the rafters; even more than the sounds, the smell of dope and fuel and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jun 2006, 00:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,344
Posted By Stevemcmli

A dark colour Herky bird was on approach to 09R...

A dark colour Herky bird was on approach to 09R last Saturday (17th) at about the same time - is this a regular service? Maybe it takes Tony Booth (Tony Bliar's dad-in-law) to his favourite...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th May 2006, 00:45
Replies: 47
Views: 8,588
Posted By Stevemcmli

National Museum

Surely the root cause of the vandalism at Cosford and the on going Vulcan crisis is the lack of a national aviation museum and preservation strategy which should focus first and foremost on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd May 2006, 01:09
Replies: 0
Views: 802
Posted By Stevemcmli

Commemoration of the Life of Sir Sydney Camm

March 2006 saw the 40th anniversary of the death of Sir Sydney Camm. We (the organisers of which I am one) would like to make PPRuNers aware of forthcoming events, which may be of particular...
Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Mar 2006, 02:03
Replies: 736
Views: 94,671
Posted By Stevemcmli

Re: Contract

Spunkydunkie: All I've had is the initial "Congrats you've been successful............" email, confirmation of security clearance (which was quick because I already hold an airside pass) and the...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th Mar 2006, 10:10
Replies: 736
Views: 94,671
Posted By Stevemcmli

How about EF?

Thanks for sample WW roster - how about a sample EF roster. Thanks guys and gals
Forum: Cabin Crew
1st Mar 2006, 13:04
Replies: 736
Views: 94,671
Posted By Stevemcmli

Question b.a EF vs. WW?! decisions decisions!?!

I, like, FlyMe69 have just recieved a phone call from B.A recruitment offering the start date of 24th April, and was told that it was going to be EF and not WW as had been stated in the interview..My...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2006, 22:42
Replies: 12
Views: 8,375
Posted By Stevemcmli

Here's another reference to this sad event!...

Here's another reference to this sad event! http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20060205-1
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th May 2005, 02:11
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By Stevemcmli

There are a number of people throughout the UK...

There are a number of people throughout the UK who collect and restore old cockpits, some are even mounted on trailers for mobility. Try their association's web site at:
...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2005, 15:07
Replies: 30
Views: 5,658
Posted By Stevemcmli

It's already been done. Aren't 99 (On Tick)...

It's already been done.

Aren't 99 (On Tick) Squadron's C17's leased from Boeing?

Imagine getting your heavy airlift assets repossed!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2005, 15:56
Replies: 38
Views: 6,756
Posted By Stevemcmli

Eight jobs recently advertised with our local NHS...

Eight jobs recently advertised with our local NHS trust, Total annual salary bill aound £250K. The jobs? Nursing...No, Physio....No, Theatre.....No. To man (or woman) they were all related to...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2005, 21:22
Replies: 31
Views: 3,821
Posted By Stevemcmli

Hey Rans Flyer, that's a pretty impressive useful...

Hey Rans Flyer, that's a pretty impressive useful load. Is the Rans S6's cockpit comfortable for a big guy? From a photo it looks kind of cramped!
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2005, 23:56
Replies: 31
Views: 3,821
Posted By Stevemcmli

I boast a similar AUW to Aussie Andy, 6'2" 17st. ...

I boast a similar AUW to Aussie Andy, 6'2" 17st. I have mostly flown or flown in four seaters of various types. I have managed to cram myself into a Beagle Terrier, a PA-38 Tomahawk and even the...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2005, 01:01
Replies: 35
Views: 6,428
Posted By Stevemcmli

The problem is that a lot of people are still...

The problem is that a lot of people are still troubled by what happened despite the
investigations and enquiries that have been conducted since. When I first discovered PPRUNE, one of my early...
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