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Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2009, 19:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,668
Posted By owe ver chute

656, same logic. That is why Apache is used by...

656, same logic. That is why Apache is used by so many nations at sea, well, the Brits anyway! The maritime and battlefield are the similar environments. :=
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2008, 14:43
Replies: 75
Views: 10,876
Posted By owe ver chute

Shortage of Helicopter Pilots?

Crippling shortage of helicopter pilots | News | News of the World (http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/2707_army_pilots.shtml)

Wanted: 163 army heli pilots

By Ian Kirby

HARD-PRESSED British...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2008, 12:35
Replies: 116
Views: 15,462
Posted By owe ver chute

A little bit of thread creep here. Simple...

A little bit of thread creep here.
Simple questions that need to be answered.
Why have MoD got a helicopter that they need to find a role for?
Why don't the MoD state the requirement, and invite...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2008, 10:06
Replies: 116
Views: 15,462
Posted By owe ver chute

After all the effort that went into keeping...

After all the effort that went into keeping Netheravon open. :ok:

Is there no gratitude? :rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2008, 12:47
Replies: 116
Views: 15,462
Posted By owe ver chute

WillDAQ. Why shouldn't the MoD specify what...

WillDAQ.

Why shouldn't the MoD specify what design features they would like in a product. I mean, what would be the point of buying a helicopter to fly to and from ships, if that helicopter...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2008, 15:38
Replies: 59
Views: 12,337
Posted By owe ver chute

UK Apache...this can't be true

http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htlog/articles/20080310.aspx

March 10, 2008: Cuts in defense spending in Britain led to low stockpiles of spare parts for many major weapons systems. As a result,...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2008, 15:29
Replies: 130
Views: 20,391
Posted By owe ver chute

Isn't the AWACS a Nimrod replacement? I seem...

Isn't the AWACS a Nimrod replacement?

I seem to recall in the 80's a Nimrod with radars front and rear eating money like it was going out of fashion. Have we to learn these old lessons time and...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2008, 15:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,001
Posted By owe ver chute

Depends where you are...

At various times the pilots will fly by day, but using the night system, the pilots call it "the bag". It is V hard to master, and given they are in training, they'll be working their socks off. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2007, 20:16
Replies: 70
Views: 11,490
Posted By owe ver chute

How long to train a Army Pilot?

I've been round the circuit a few times now, and I was wondering how long it now takes to train an Army Pilot?
When I went through, it was 9 months from start to finish. :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2007, 20:51
Replies: 18
Views: 3,016
Posted By owe ver chute

Is it me or is the grey bomber way out? ;) ...

Is it me or is the grey bomber way out? ;)

Great weekend, well done everyone. :D
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2007, 20:49
Replies: 226
Views: 33,073
Posted By owe ver chute

Good to see lots of old faces over the weekend. ...

Good to see lots of old faces over the weekend. A sign of growing old, seems to be that of all the friends I spoke with seemed to be getting out of the Army, than staying in. :ugh:
Mutley 4, you...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2007, 19:27
Replies: 20
Views: 3,907
Posted By owe ver chute

About this gagging order :oh:

About this gagging order :oh:
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2007, 22:17
Replies: 2
Views: 2,115
Posted By owe ver chute

Live and Die as a crew!

I've just been surfing the web and came across this bit of news about two US Army AH64 pilots:
December 18, 2006: U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Philip Learn, and his co-pilot, Captain Brian...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2007, 21:15
Replies: 20
Views: 4,991
Posted By owe ver chute

Climebear "Celer et Audax" Ex Green...

Climebear

"Celer et Audax"

Ex Green Jacket by chance?

Everyone on the list :D:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2007, 10:29
Replies: 33
Views: 7,653
Posted By owe ver chute

Why not ask CO 3PARA about the AAC AH pilots? He knows!

A quote from West Coast "The only judgment on the differing levels of aggression should come from those that the Apaches provide support to." :ok:
I think that for the US Army pilots to quote about...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2007, 11:55
Replies: 226
Views: 33,073
Posted By owe ver chute

Too many Army pilots.

I've had a few telephone calls to friends in all of the Army Air Corps regiments, and the general feeling is none of them are up to strength. So, if we are being told we are up to full manning, what...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2007, 11:34
Replies: 76
Views: 29,299
Posted By owe ver chute

As aviators we seem to be acquainted with death...

As aviators we seem to be acquainted with death more often than the average Joe; though it never gets any easier to come to terms with.
My thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the family of...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2007, 08:45
Replies: 34
Views: 6,783
Posted By owe ver chute

I cannot imagine how this FRI has not been...

I cannot imagine how this FRI has not been offered to AAC pilots given the current climate. Has history got nothing to teach us? :ugh:
At a time when op tempo is as high as it has ever been, the...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2007, 11:05
Replies: 144
Views: 33,830
Posted By owe ver chute

For the arm-chair Generals just remember this. ...

For the arm-chair Generals just remember this. No plan, no matter how good, will survive contact with the enemy.

CR & GPMG (and mate) shame on you both for the mud slinging you've done on this...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2006, 21:57
Replies: 80
Views: 13,016
Posted By owe ver chute

I think that people are missing one big point...

I think that people are missing one big point regarding who has the final say about a mission going ahead or not. Surely it's the authorising officer! He has a vote, and lets face it, if it is a...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2006, 20:23
Replies: 197
Views: 67,765
Posted By owe ver chute

Have a look here. 33°27'40.53"N...

Have a look here.
33°27'40.53"N 111°43'55.06"W
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2006, 09:44
Replies: 135
Views: 23,347
Posted By owe ver chute

Jacks Down. You are ill informed if you think...

Jacks Down. You are ill informed if you think this will be the first UK Apache live firing.
Combat Ready! Not yet, you're correct. Give em a few more weeks!

I've looked on with envy at the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2006, 20:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,075
Posted By owe ver chute

Peoplespoet, I'm not sure about your background...

Peoplespoet, I'm not sure about your background Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force, you seem shocked that the funding for Apache is being cut. This is nothing new. I've posted a reply to your...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Jan 2006, 20:32
Replies: 324
Views: 59,067
Posted By owe ver chute

Peoplespoet. There has to be a requirement for...

Peoplespoet.
There has to be a requirement for any project to get funding; here is some food for thought.
When was the last time that any fighting formation relied upon the AAC to win a battle?...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2006, 20:32
Replies: 103
Views: 23,530
Posted By owe ver chute

Peoplespoet. There has to be a requirement for...

Peoplespoet.
There has to be a requirement for any project to get funding; here is some food for thought.
When was the last time that any fighting formation relied upon the AAC to win a battle?...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jan 2006, 16:53
Replies: 324
Views: 59,067
Posted By owe ver chute

Ref the RAF exchange at 3 Regt. For a few years...

Ref the RAF exchange at 3 Regt. For a few years the DRQHI was RAF when the Regt was at Soest. After that I recall a crab Flt Comd (rank of Sqn Ldr) at 653 Sqn.
To train a guy or girl for 12-14...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2006, 16:53
Replies: 103
Views: 23,530
Posted By owe ver chute

Ref the RAF exchange at 3 Regt. For a few years...

Ref the RAF exchange at 3 Regt. For a few years the DRQHI was RAF when the Regt was at Soest. After that I recall a crab Flt Comd (rank of Sqn Ldr) at 653 Sqn.
To train a guy or girl for 12-14...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2005, 09:27
Replies: 324
Views: 59,067
Posted By owe ver chute

Aytoo, the Sandhurst Sword of Honour Winner that...

Aytoo, the Sandhurst Sword of Honour Winner that you speak of hasn't had enough of the Apache, I hear it's the thought of no more Apache flying that he's not happy with. Indeed it's the same old...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2005, 09:27
Replies: 103
Views: 23,530
Posted By owe ver chute

Aytoo, the Sandhurst Sword of Honour Winner that...

Aytoo, the Sandhurst Sword of Honour Winner that you speak of hasn't had enough of the Apache, I hear it's the thought of no more Apache flying that he's not happy with. Indeed it's the same old...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Dec 2005, 11:31
Replies: 324
Views: 59,067
Posted By owe ver chute

Talking Tom, maybe it would be better if the crabs had...

Tom, maybe it would be better if the crabs had Apache eh?
Cos look at how well they keep hold of the Tornado and Harrier and Hercules and Tristar and Chinook and Puma pilots. None of them leave do...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2005, 11:31
Replies: 103
Views: 23,530
Posted By owe ver chute

Talking Tom, maybe it would be better if the crabs had...

Tom, maybe it would be better if the crabs had Apache eh?
Cos look at how well they keep hold of the Tornado and Harrier and Hercules and Tristar and Chinook and Puma pilots. None of them leave do...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2005, 18:03
Replies: 6
Views: 3,105
Posted By owe ver chute

Proman, a very detailed post, thank you. It...

Proman, a very detailed post, thank you. It would appear that there is a lack of determination over the troops going to Afghanistan, the build-up of troops isn't gaining any momentum at all, indeed...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2005, 18:01
Replies: 6
Views: 3,105
Posted By owe ver chute

How much does Andrew North really know?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4521318.stm
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2005, 20:41
Replies: 26
Views: 5,330
Posted By owe ver chute

CPG, strange that you would invite people to take...

CPG, strange that you would invite people to take cheap shots at the Apache. I assume by your user name, (or should I say you're implying) that you are part of an Apache crew. Hope there's not any...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2005, 10:23
Replies: 40
Views: 6,129
Posted By owe ver chute

It just might be that the crew departed the...

It just might be that the crew departed the location in an effort to be neighbourly, after all we are told to do so all the time!
Might also be that the press release was "sexed" up a bit to impress...
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