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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2005, 07:28
Replies: 31
Views: 4,969
Posted By Flobadob

Just maybe he was the same chap who lost his...

Just maybe he was the same chap who lost his briefcase with all the Gulf War 1 secrets in many moons ago. His memory still continues to fail him, hence the lack of hat.

Surprised he has not been...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2005, 12:37
Replies: 61
Views: 12,836
Posted By Flobadob

The shar/harrier is still the best CAS aircraft...

The shar/harrier is still the best CAS aircraft the RAF/RN has.

It can go anywhere, do just about any worthwhile sortie the grunts,yanks,fishheads want us to do.

As much as I hate the little...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Sep 2005, 19:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,449
Posted By Flobadob

Not by UK Mil controllers it's not. We...

Not by UK Mil controllers it's not.

We don't have time to fanny around with flowery phraseology!

Standby......................incoming! :ooh:
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Aug 2005, 18:06
Replies: 12
Views: 9,358
Posted By Flobadob

From the Mil point of view we never use the...

From the Mil point of view we never use the phraseology 'Radar Heading' because as cat man do has just stated - a heading is a heading!

If we give a pilot 'own nav' we will ask him to report...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Jul 2005, 17:34
Replies: 20
Views: 2,650
Posted By Flobadob

Thank God! A step closer to the 'real world'...

Thank God!

A step closer to the 'real world' for mil controllers licenses

As usual, the RAF has HAD to conform, something they don't like doing, which is a real shame because we have the best...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jul 2005, 15:50
Replies: 20
Views: 2,650
Posted By Flobadob

Number2, Cheers buddy that makes me so happy...

Number2,

Cheers buddy that makes me so happy to know. I really do enjoy the civ/mil banter, just pulling your and Heathrow Dirs leg. He should be back online soon,must be time for his medication...
Forum: ATC Issues
29th Jul 2005, 12:07
Replies: 20
Views: 2,650
Posted By Flobadob

Yippee! Got a bite from Heathrow Dir, wondered...

Yippee! Got a bite from Heathrow Dir, wondered when he would appear, my week is complete!

Airdrop Charlie- While I agree things are better than the old days, I think you are missing the point I...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2005, 19:20
Replies: 20
Views: 2,650
Posted By Flobadob

5milesbaby- thanks for your explaination, nice to...

5milesbaby- thanks for your explaination, nice to get sensible debate going rather than the usual Civ v Mil pointless banter that characters such as Number2 and Heathrow Director (God bless him in...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2005, 12:46
Replies: 20
Views: 2,650
Posted By Flobadob

MATZ- No I haven't failed one, never got less...

MATZ- No I haven't failed one, never got less than 98% if you must know! You are just following the typical Mil line on that one.

5milesbaby- OK, for the civil guys here is a quick resume of a...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Jul 2005, 07:14
Replies: 20
Views: 2,650
Posted By Flobadob

Mil PKs- Are they a waste of time?

Why do we bother with PKs?

WKs make sense, but have we just got into a rut with these pointless exercises ingrained into the system over the years?

Discuss
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Jul 2005, 12:21
Replies: 20
Views: 3,109
Posted By Flobadob

Not when I am operating SSR only:ok:

Not when I am operating SSR only:ok:
Forum: Cabin Crew
23rd Jul 2005, 11:22
Replies: 76
Views: 18,309
Posted By Flobadob

jerrystinger- I flew BA to FRA last month, I...

jerrystinger- I flew BA to FRA last month, I didn't get a lolly and didn't met the pointy-end drivers this time:(



The BA girls/boys are still the best cabin-crew over the 30 odd years I have...
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Jul 2005, 13:11
Replies: 76
Views: 18,309
Posted By Flobadob

Excuse an air trafficker dropping in on this...

Excuse an air trafficker dropping in on this thread, but as a member of the BOAC 'Junior Jet Club' since the age of 8 I would like to stand up for all the BOAC/BA cabin crew I have flown with over...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2005, 14:37
Replies: 72
Views: 13,117
Posted By Flobadob

Flying suit is for flying in, it's not a...

Flying suit is for flying in, it's not a difficult concept.

Desk flyers know your place when working in Bluntyland/Handbrake House, it's not a difficult concept either.

You are also smelly...
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
18th Jul 2005, 08:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,952
Posted By Flobadob

Or to avoid the non stop hurricane service at...

Or to avoid the non stop hurricane service at this time of year!
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jul 2005, 14:49
Replies: 25
Views: 3,140
Posted By Flobadob

The PR9 canberra could outrun and outclimb our...

The PR9 canberra could outrun and outclimb our GR1 tornados at Marham. Indeed, while controlling Deps at Marham I recall a PR9 that left with a GR1 to join CAS at CLN. The PR9 had to wait outside...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2005, 14:22
Replies: 17
Views: 3,724
Posted By Flobadob

Might have been a Shim!:yuk:

Might have been a Shim!:yuk:
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Jul 2005, 10:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,126
Posted By Flobadob

Never had that problem when the RAF ran the shop!...

Never had that problem when the RAF ran the shop!

And you could get a 'Dover Tour' as well.:cool:
Forum: The Caribbean and Latin America
22nd Jun 2005, 13:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,952
Posted By Flobadob

Cuba overflight question

Have flown a couple of times to Jamaica from the UK and noticed that the British airlines tend to avoid overflying Cuba,opting to route via the Dom Rep or Haiti. Is there a problem with Cuba or is...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jun 2005, 19:21
Replies: 27
Views: 5,526
Posted By Flobadob

Watch out on the Annington Homes website, could...

Watch out on the Annington Homes website, could be some good house purchases available.

That is if the RAF fatcats/senior officers don't keep the prime properties for themselves, so they can can...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jun 2005, 08:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,190
Posted By Flobadob

As controllers, we assume that you are 'happy to...

As controllers, we assume that you are 'happy to continue' against the other traffic because your flight conditions must be good enough to give you time to avoid conflictions.

Of course if the...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2005, 20:06
Replies: 54
Views: 9,939
Posted By Flobadob

Laarbruch Tower mid 80's, four Tonkas call up. ...

Laarbruch Tower mid 80's, four Tonkas call up.

Lead "Copper check"

Ello, Ello, Ello replied.


.........or Cottesmore Zone late 80s. Marham 617 Tonka calls up for LARS.

"Cottesmore Zone...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2005, 18:49
Replies: 54
Views: 9,939
Posted By Flobadob

You can't beat the C/S GIMLET - Oxford Dictionary...

You can't beat the C/S GIMLET - Oxford Dictionary definition is 'A small boring tool'

Think it was a Jag C/S a while ago? More suited to harrier jockeys me thinks.:cool:
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Jun 2005, 15:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,639
Posted By Flobadob

Only two civvy bites and no sign of Heathrow...

Only two civvy bites and no sign of Heathrow Director? Bugger I'm losing me touch.:(

Anyway back to the real debate, who decided to test the kit down the FI with all those conflictors and...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Jun 2005, 18:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,639
Posted By Flobadob

Here you go Mr Prunney:* Here we have a...

Here you go Mr Prunney:*

Here we have a typical example of a Mil 'ATC' thread which should be on the a Mil 'ATC' forum. As is the norm, I anticipate it will shortly be hijacked by civvy...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2005, 14:08
Replies: 42
Views: 6,996
Posted By Flobadob

Hear hear Jack-oh. You hit the nail on the...

Hear hear Jack-oh.

You hit the nail on the head. Which @**%~ ordered the kit to be trailed down the FI? Come on own up!

Probably retired now on full pay and won't ever have to worry about...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2005, 19:55
Replies: 16
Views: 4,645
Posted By Flobadob

It was always going to happen I suppose. ...

It was always going to happen I suppose.

Being 'clawed' in the Bulldog club and staggering down to Mac bar when it was -30 will stay with me forever.

Question - Why could our Torns/Hercs...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2005, 07:21
Replies: 17
Views: 2,238
Posted By Flobadob

Not good enough for AAC and you spill your tea on...

Not good enough for AAC and you spill your tea on your keyboard?

I would forget WSOP and try for Admin(Sec), shuffling paper sounds more like your cup of tea........ :ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Jun 2005, 20:05
Replies: 37
Views: 5,730
Posted By Flobadob

Well there you have it. I still think there...

Well there you have it.

I still think there is plenty of scope for a Mil ATC forum.

The general opinion is that Mil Conts should stay in with the Mil Aircrew. OK fine. As the ATC forum is...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2005, 19:33
Replies: 29
Views: 7,235
Posted By Flobadob

We must not forget Civvy air traffickers who...

We must not forget Civvy air traffickers who waffle for Britain because they have plenty of time to talk bo**ocks.

Likewise Spam pilots tend to talk crap too. Here is an a example of such a...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2005, 16:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,689
Posted By Flobadob

It's time to leave:(

It's time to leave:(
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2005, 15:12
Replies: 40
Views: 7,673
Posted By Flobadob

Exactly why I joined. Any force that sends...

Exactly why I joined.

Any force that sends its officers out to die first gets my vote. That's why they get flying pay and I don't.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2005, 11:43
Replies: 40
Views: 7,673
Posted By Flobadob

If flying were difficult, RAF Air Traffic...

If flying were difficult, RAF Air Traffic Controllers would have to do it.

..........I'll get my coat;)
Forum: ATC Issues
9th May 2005, 14:55
Replies: 81
Views: 9,339
Posted By Flobadob

Answer -I was too blind to fly the damn things!! ...

Answer -I was too blind to fly the damn things!! As for being shy I don't know a single shy controller!

Anyway, I am still unsure why you would want to look at a radar picture and listen in on a...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th May 2005, 14:38
Replies: 81
Views: 9,339
Posted By Flobadob

001, I thought you spotter boys had to see...

001,

I thought you spotter boys had to see the aircraft for 'real' to log it in your book?

The main reason we would not be happy with ATC radar (delayed or not) on the net are mainly due to...
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