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Search: Posts Made By: +'ve ROC
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Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2006, 15:45
Replies: 79
Views: 13,734
Posted By +'ve ROC

RAF - the 'junior' service?

Why is it that the RAF is considered the junior of the three services?
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2006, 08:56
Replies: 15
Views: 2,040
Posted By +'ve ROC

EXACTLY what I'm after Halfbaked_Boy Am I...

EXACTLY what I'm after Halfbaked_Boy

Am I correct in saying that the pitch of a single blade prop would be 'fatter' to counter the fact that there is only one of them?

Cheers

Chris
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jun 2006, 20:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,040
Posted By +'ve ROC

Cool, but.... QUOTE "On 'most'...

Cool, but....

QUOTE

"On 'most' propellers, maximum efficiency occurs with about 4/5 blades"

UNQUOTE

If this is the case and 'maximum efficiency' is achieved with 4/5 blades, why don't all...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jun 2006, 20:48
Replies: 15
Views: 2,040
Posted By +'ve ROC

Prop Efficiency

Excuse the 'Jackanory' element here...

Whilst sweating my ar5e off in a hotel room, I stared at the ceiling fan above me and thought "if they put more blades on this thing it would push more air...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2006, 17:39
Replies: 49
Views: 17,824
Posted By +'ve ROC

pic 5 is a work of (photoshop) art. where is...

pic 5 is a work of (photoshop) art.

where is the elevator?
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jan 2006, 08:58
Replies: 22
Views: 5,642
Posted By +'ve ROC

Re: Jailed For Sending Chemicals!

I'm surprised this hasn't made the mainstream press.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jan 2006, 15:49
Replies: 123
Views: 27,758
Posted By +'ve ROC

Re: Easy on the Eye - feedback

but where have the 'hot topics' gone?

I agree that avatars etc were better on the LHS but the removal of the large PPRUNE logos on the header make it easier to 'stealth-prune'

I did like my...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2005, 14:58
Replies: 42
Views: 5,915
Posted By +'ve ROC

Channel 5 showcases the modifications it has made...

Channel 5 showcases the modifications it has made to the 'Teletubbies' format after it purchased the rights from the BBC.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2005, 14:52
Replies: 42
Views: 5,915
Posted By +'ve ROC

"that last ball gag I swallowed has really made...

"that last ball gag I swallowed has really made me feel bloated":8
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2005, 11:05
Replies: 42
Views: 5,915
Posted By +'ve ROC

is mrs. david furnish in there aswell?;)

is mrs. david furnish in there aswell?;)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Dec 2005, 13:44
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By +'ve ROC

wouldn't these questions be better suited to the...

wouldn't these questions be better suited to the avsim forums guys?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Nov 2005, 17:32
Replies: 12
Views: 1,479
Posted By +'ve ROC

mjtibbs if you search for 'powerback' there...

mjtibbs

if you search for 'powerback' there are quite a few threads on the subject. :ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Nov 2005, 09:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,319
Posted By +'ve ROC

the big boy was still there on the western apron...

the big boy was still there on the western apron as of 0900 this morning....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Nov 2005, 07:50
Replies: 11
Views: 1,355
Posted By +'ve ROC

and I was just about to post "where's FC when you...

and I was just about to post "where's FC when you need him?".....

most interesting. cheers guys. :ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Nov 2005, 15:35
Replies: 11
Views: 1,355
Posted By +'ve ROC

Apologies HD... Just to be clear - I meant a...

Apologies HD...

Just to be clear - I meant a Boeing c-17 (not routemaster)


:E
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Nov 2005, 13:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,355
Posted By +'ve ROC

USAF (?) Globemaster at EGBB

Were my eyes deceiving me or did I see a USAF Globemaster parked on the cargo ramp at EGBB this morning?

Anyone got the story?
Forum: Medical & Health
30th Oct 2005, 15:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By +'ve ROC

Hi Philip, Unfortunately I am not well...

Hi Philip,

Unfortunately I am not well informed enough to comment on solar radiation, cancer and becoming a pilot.

However, I can sympathise with you feeling blue now that your mates have left...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Oct 2005, 14:06
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By +'ve ROC

at the risk of being a pedant - doesn't the MLG...

at the risk of being a pedant - doesn't the MLG have to contact the ground before the reversers are engaged?

can you still GA once your feet are on the ground?

out if idle curiosity.
ROC:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
19th Oct 2005, 20:54
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By +'ve ROC

QUOTE They re-extend when you cancel...

QUOTE

They re-extend when you cancel reverse.

UNQUOTE

Why do they need to extend again? Surely they get tucked away again on the way back to the gate?:confused:
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Oct 2005, 16:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By +'ve ROC

I noticed that the (recently replaced) street...

I noticed that the (recently replaced) street lamps on the A45 just beyond the 06 threshold are 'cut down' - presumably to give some extra clearance but I've always wondered why - considering the...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Oct 2005, 19:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By +'ve ROC

You can always count on FC! btw what does...

You can always count on FC!

btw what does 'WIP' mean?

:ok: ROC
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Oct 2005, 09:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By +'ve ROC

06/24 arr / dep @ EGBB

While we're on the topic of 'secondary' runways...

Is 06/24 still in use at EGBB? I notice it still has some(?) of the markings.

Cheers

ROC
Forum: Medical & Health
6th Oct 2005, 17:32
Replies: 22
Views: 2,735
Posted By +'ve ROC

I wish the pot I smoked was as good as...

I wish the pot I smoked was as good as despegue's....:E
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Oct 2005, 20:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Posted By +'ve ROC

That's not sarcastic:hmm:

That's not sarcastic:hmm:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Sep 2005, 12:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,253
Posted By +'ve ROC

guys - I get the feeling that I'm in out of my...

guys - I get the feeling that I'm in out of my depth here....

I've just borrowed the rifle off my girlfriend's dad who has handed it to me with a tin of pellets, a leather case and a smile...

I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Sep 2005, 12:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,253
Posted By +'ve ROC

Thanks for the speedy reply. I have been in...

Thanks for the speedy reply.

I have been in contact with Flybe and they have confirmed that it is possible for me to carry it. Obviously it will be checked in and well wrapped. Unfortunately I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Sep 2005, 11:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,253
Posted By +'ve ROC

Air rifle as hold luggage?

Excuse my brevity but does anybody know if it is possible to take an air rifle to France as check-in luggage?

Your help is appreciated.

Chris
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Sep 2005, 18:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By +'ve ROC

I appreciate the heads up. Do you know why they...

I appreciate the heads up. Do you know why they diverted?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Sep 2005, 16:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By +'ve ROC

747 at BHX?

Afternoon chaps / chapettes,

Anyone know what the 747 is / is doing at Birmingham at the moment.

Its not often the lil' place gets a big bird like that.

Thanks in advance
Forum: ATC Issues
20th Sep 2005, 09:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,136
Posted By +'ve ROC

It usually takes them about 10 working days... ...

It usually takes them about 10 working days...

I think they let the failures know before the successes - :{
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Aug 2005, 13:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,085
Posted By +'ve ROC

Many people have seen many stange things at 2330...

Many people have seen many stange things at 2330 after departing a drinking venue! :}
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Aug 2005, 16:21
Replies: 9
Views: 804
Posted By +'ve ROC

Well noise abatement for the benefit of Balsall...

Well noise abatement for the benefit of Balsall Common residents I can understand!

I take it the unfortunate souls in the council estates beyond the 33threshold do not carry as much clout when it...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Aug 2005, 13:15
Replies: 9
Views: 804
Posted By +'ve ROC

Interesting, but I find it hard to believe there...

Interesting, but I find it hard to believe there is a purely 'political' motive for this.

You're suggesting that 100+(?) departures a day are made to turn right ever so briefly and then back...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Aug 2005, 07:24
Replies: 9
Views: 804
Posted By +'ve ROC

Funnily enough, I'm a resident of Dorridge and...

Funnily enough, I'm a resident of Dorridge and a/c turning right out of 15 move closer to the two villages....so your answer does't make sense.:confused:

Perhaps I need to include a "well informed...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Aug 2005, 06:47
Replies: 9
Views: 804
Posted By +'ve ROC

Bhx Rw15 Sid

Watching the southerly departures from BHX the other day I noticed that they all turned right (i suppose about 20 - 30 degrees) before rolling back to wings level or in some cases turning left...
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