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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2012, 04:13
Replies: 533
Views: 105,926
Posted By BigBusDriver

Right, here comes the civilian with an opinion...

Right, here comes the civilian with an opinion and questions. I now some of you Steely-Eyed-Missile-Men don't like that sort of thing on here, but it's still a public forum and perhaps a few more...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Apr 2009, 15:32
Replies: 60
Views: 12,918
Posted By BigBusDriver

I should clarify our procedure. It's not only...

I should clarify our procedure. It's not only done after the second bottle is discharged, but after the fire light extinguishes, whether that is after one or two bottles.

The utility of testing...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2009, 20:53
Replies: 60
Views: 12,918
Posted By BigBusDriver

Never is a big word...

Never is a big word...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2009, 17:07
Replies: 60
Views: 12,918
Posted By BigBusDriver

I teach the 737 for a US Major Airline. Our QRH...

I teach the 737 for a US Major Airline. Our QRH procedure for Fire/Severe Damage has Immediate Action Items (not memory items) that end with the second bottle discharge, if required. Then the crew...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2008, 04:33
Replies: 46
Views: 6,909
Posted By BigBusDriver

Un-royal behavior?? Such as the future King...

Un-royal behavior??

Such as the future King commiting to a career that will actually see him personally saving the lives of future subjects??

Or his brother leading troops in combat??
...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2008, 03:49
Replies: 46
Views: 6,909
Posted By BigBusDriver

I may know FA about military matters, but I do...

I may know FA about military matters, but I do know that a new, equipped Global goes for about US$50m. Still a fair bit more than 7mGBP, but also a lot less than 40mGBP. Granted, that price will...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2008, 19:19
Replies: 122
Views: 51,293
Posted By BigBusDriver

I wonder if these will end up carrying the Thales...

I wonder if these will end up carrying the Thales LMM missile..?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2008, 06:38
Replies: 68
Views: 9,638
Posted By BigBusDriver

How different would you expect it to be? ...

How different would you expect it to be? Flippers and a steam funnel?
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2008, 04:12
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By BigBusDriver

VR, I've also read the '90%' figure in...

VR,

I've also read the '90%' figure in regards to the VC and remember reading a news report shortly after the event when an officer mantioned that you would expect '9 out of 10' people who did...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2008, 03:24
Replies: 15
Views: 1,272
Posted By BigBusDriver

As a civilian I dont quite understand why the...

As a civilian I dont quite understand why the Marine is getting a George Cross instead of a VC. Was it not an enemy grenade he threw himself on??? Can anyone explain the protocol behind the George...
Forum: Questions
16th Jun 2008, 01:01
Replies: 0
Views: 546
Posted By BigBusDriver

UK Airline Training Jobs?

Hello all,

Not sure if this is the best forum for this question, but it seems to get a lot of traffic so here goes:

I curently work as a 737 Instructor for a major airline in the US. I'm from...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2008, 01:49
Replies: 26
Views: 4,837
Posted By BigBusDriver

As an uninformed civilian I'd say this one was...

As an uninformed civilian I'd say this one was pushing the envelope...

:}

http://www.savonsanomat.fi/video-kuva/kuvasarjat/onnettomuuskoneen-lasku(131978).ece#9
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2008, 19:27
Replies: 32
Views: 4,472
Posted By BigBusDriver

Everyone in our society has the right to free...

Everyone in our society has the right to free speech, but when your considerable income depends on your public image and popularity, then perhaps this was a missed opportunity for little Rupert to...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2008, 17:00
Replies: 90
Views: 13,614
Posted By BigBusDriver

Not really relevant here, but the 737 hardover...

Not really relevant here, but the 737 hardover issue is resolved, though Boeing still seem to claim it couldnt have happened in the first place.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2008, 14:40
Replies: 69
Views: 11,582
Posted By BigBusDriver

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/AeroplaneDri...

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/AeroplaneDriver/Guardian011.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2008, 20:24
Replies: 98
Views: 17,831
Posted By BigBusDriver

So, speaking as an (interested) civilian and...

So, speaking as an (interested) civilian and therefore in the dark on a lot of this, how would a 100-series Hawk fare in the CAS role in an environment like Afghanistan? Surely with the Aden pod and...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2008, 16:03
Replies: 25
Views: 6,765
Posted By BigBusDriver

OK, here is a question from a civilian: Since a...

OK, here is a question from a civilian: Since a guns seems a valuable asset in the CAS environment, and since the Harriers are doing an awful lot in this environment, is it not possible to either a)...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2007, 02:43
Replies: 45
Views: 10,204
Posted By BigBusDriver

"The H200 is not AMRAAM capable as far as I know...

"The H200 is not AMRAAM capable as far as I know due to launch velocity ( often wondered if a rocket-assisted version of the missile would be worthwhile ) "


How much faster than the Hawk is the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2007, 02:35
Replies: 281
Views: 84,071
Posted By BigBusDriver

You may be surprised how many people outside (and...

You may be surprised how many people outside (and probably inside unfortunately) the UK would look at you in bewilderment if you shgowed them a picture of a Red Hawk.

I work in the aviation...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2007, 15:33
Replies: 281
Views: 84,071
Posted By BigBusDriver

I'm hesitant to wade into this, as I am not a...

I'm hesitant to wade into this, as I am not a member of the armed forces, and never have been. However, I am a member of that group that is frequently accused of not caring about the forces; the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jul 2007, 15:34
Replies: 4
Views: 695
Posted By BigBusDriver

Here's one I can't find a definite answer to that...

Here's one I can't find a definite answer to that mey be pertinent since Angel is in FL: If someone holds an ICAO First Class (such as FAA), can they get a CAA First Class at an AME instead of the...
Forum: North America
9th Jul 2007, 13:31
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By BigBusDriver

One company you may be interested in is Flight...

One company you may be interested in is Flight Express.http://www.flightexpress.com/

They operate Cessna 210 and Beech Barons, primaily in the southern US. They have a decent reputation, and...
Forum: North America
8th Jul 2007, 13:19
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By BigBusDriver

Several US Regionals have dropped any minimum...

Several US Regionals have dropped any minimum hour requirements, with a Commercial, Instrument, Multi being the ONLY hard requirement. Kinda scary when I think back to how useless I would have been...
Forum: North America
7th Jul 2007, 18:40
Replies: 6
Views: 944
Posted By BigBusDriver

The way the job market is right now a lot of...

The way the job market is right now a lot of folks are gong from piston singlesto RJs with under 500 hours, but there are still a lot of large piston twins operating with charter and cargo companies.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Jun 2007, 15:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,120
Posted By BigBusDriver

Instructing positions?

Hello all-

I have a question that I hope someone can shed some light on. I am from the UK, but have lived in the US since I was a kid. At some point (within the next 5 years or so) the wife and...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2007, 00:54
Replies: 48
Views: 5,397
Posted By BigBusDriver

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/savethenavy/#detail ...

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/savethenavy/#detail

For those uncomfortable with openly calling for a coup, this one seems to be gaining some momentum.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2006, 17:57
Replies: 212
Views: 48,797
Posted By BigBusDriver

Hello chaps- I'm nought but a lowly civilian...

Hello chaps-

I'm nought but a lowly civilian pilot whose only military experience is having an RAF careers officer explain that there was no way for me to fly one of Her Majesty's pointy things...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2006, 00:46
Replies: 239
Views: 27,324
Posted By BigBusDriver

Sorry if this is off-topic, but whatever happened...

Sorry if this is off-topic, but whatever happened to THEL? Last I heard it was doing a pretty good job of dealing with Katyusha-type rockets back around 2001. Seems like a handy bit of kit for...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2006, 21:39
Replies: 20
Views: 3,481
Posted By BigBusDriver

Did they mention that the Osprey was nearly...

Did they mention that the Osprey was nearly canceled after two Osprey crashes in 2000 left 23 Marines dead?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jul 2006, 17:19
Replies: 34
Views: 4,201
Posted By BigBusDriver

Well, there's that deterrent shot to...

Well, there's that deterrent shot to pieces...nice job WEBF...

:E
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2006, 13:51
Replies: 173
Views: 22,639
Posted By BigBusDriver

As someone with no military background I cant add...

As someone with no military background I cant add much here, but as a somewhat-related comment I would like to wonder aloud why the US news media insist on referring to UK/Canadian, etc troops as "US...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2006, 00:16
Replies: 24
Views: 5,032
Posted By BigBusDriver

Well..based on the recent history of UK...

Well..based on the recent history of UK procurement I would guess that circa 2015 it will be know as the "Missing Lynx".
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
14th Jul 2005, 15:03
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By BigBusDriver

Thanks very much Barry!

Thanks very much Barry!
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
13th Jul 2005, 21:23
Replies: 2
Views: 598
Posted By BigBusDriver

US to UK??

Gentlemen (and Ladies),

The lovely wife and I are discussing a move from the US to UK sometime in the not too distant future. I'm English and my wife loves it there so we are thinking a move may...
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