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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2013, 20:27
Replies: 61
Views: 12,942
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Is RAF training all it's cracked up to be...?

The RAF is very selective in who it recruits, especially for officer and aircrew. Candidates are usually pretty fit, well educated and with useful team and leadership skills. Potential aircrew have...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2013, 08:54
Replies: 12
Views: 3,586
Posted By Crashed&Burned

For good fellowship in freedom and for those who...

For good fellowship in freedom and for those who made it possible, we give thanks.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2012, 16:58
Replies: 646
Views: 156,847
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Smile I remember a fellow Cadet Pilot by the name of...

I remember a fellow Cadet Pilot by the name of Mattick. His QFI promptly named him Otto...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2011, 16:12
Replies: 265
Views: 66,187
Posted By Crashed&Burned

I use the RAF Club every week for meetings,...

I use the RAF Club every week for meetings, discussions and sometimes just to relax and find it abolutely great. Once the staff get to know you, they greet you by name and generally make you feel...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2009, 18:47
Replies: 57
Views: 14,758
Posted By Crashed&Burned

The story of the Vulcan crash at Heathrow is...

The story of the Vulcan crash at Heathrow is offered in the book 'Survival in the Sky' by Ralph Barker ISBN 0 7183 0354 7.

It makes harrowing reading and emphasises the moral dilemma faced by...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2009, 11:56
Replies: 17
Views: 2,596
Posted By Crashed&Burned

I think that if you are a serving officer (and...

I think that if you are a serving officer (and HACs presumably are designated as such) and pay your subs, you can join the RAF Club.

Does he have access to MoD premises or RAF stations? Hope not....
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2009, 18:58
Replies: 22
Views: 15,498
Posted By Crashed&Burned

I have used 2 Peltor 8006s for a number of years...

I have used 2 Peltor 8006s for a number of years and found them to be excellent. Comfy and effective,

You can get better but you'll have to pay a lot more for relatively little extra benefit.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2009, 18:47
Replies: 60
Views: 55,610
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Just picked up on this thread. I seem to...

Just picked up on this thread.

I seem to recall that the instructional style shown in 'YouTube - FIGHTER PILOT Landing Instruction - TV Series 1981' was pretty much par for the course in the 70s....
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2008, 15:27
Replies: 93
Views: 13,098
Posted By Crashed&Burned

The RAF at 90....? Well, when you get to 90 you...

The RAF at 90....? Well, when you get to 90 you tend to lose your train of thought easily and that would sum up this programme. Fragmented, going off at tangents and without a consistent theme. Pity,...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2008, 15:30
Replies: 26
Views: 5,100
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Nothing much...and sfa about the unsuitability of...

Nothing much...and sfa about the unsuitability of the Landrovers. :ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2008, 15:23
Replies: 26
Views: 5,100
Posted By Crashed&Burned

So that's OK then......

Was I mistaken or did it seem that when Sir Jock was asked about the inadequacies of the Snatch Landrovers by Andrew Marr his answer was basically to say that we have excellent medical facilities and...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Oct 2008, 17:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,277
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Shoreham is a great GA airfield on the south...

Shoreham is a great GA airfield on the south coast. If you and your friends are feeling adventurous, you can try a trip to le Touquet (45 minutes direct track) for lunch or an overnight stay.

Lots...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2008, 21:53
Replies: 1,172
Views: 265,037
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Thumbs down I flew out of T4 to Zurich on Wednesday, no...

I flew out of T4 to Zurich on Wednesday, no probs, all on time and as advertised, and was quite looking forward to returning to the super duper T5.

On Thursady at Zurich, I found my BA return...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2007, 13:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,179
Posted By Crashed&Burned

I have been using Peltor 8006s and they are very...

I have been using Peltor 8006s and they are very good.

One general suggestion I would make is that since you will inevitably be carrying passengers who will need to use headsets too, try to use...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2007, 21:21
Replies: 14
Views: 1,609
Posted By Crashed&Burned

I've done a conversion onto the Malibu and I feel...

I've done a conversion onto the Malibu and I feel that while it's an interesting piston single, you might be better to spend your money on a twin. The aircraft is too advanced for its power plant.
...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2007, 19:06
Replies: 16
Views: 1,693
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Conversion should take little more than an hour. ...

Conversion should take little more than an hour.

The only difference is in turns where the Cessna wing tends to blank out your view of anyone in the vicinity of travel. Obviously, the view...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2007, 12:56
Replies: 87
Views: 12,282
Posted By Crashed&Burned

That's not the way I understand it. If you are...

That's not the way I understand it. If you are right, no probs.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2007, 07:59
Replies: 87
Views: 12,282
Posted By Crashed&Burned

As far as can be seen, Erinaceous' main interest...

As far as can be seen, Erinaceous' main interest is money. The recent ruling that even go rounds are charged as touch and goes suggests that aviation and even flight safety are not uppermost in their...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2007, 17:42
Replies: 87
Views: 12,282
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Shoreham - Owners in trouble?

Recent reports in the press suggest that Erinaceous, the company which operates Shoreham airport, are in difficulties. Wonder what the outcome will be....:confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2007, 11:57
Replies: 31
Views: 5,314
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Hi Weegy, I am not sure yet if I can make the...

Hi Weegy,
I am not sure yet if I can make the August bash but I'll try. If you need any support for the photo record, just PM me and we can plot and plan.
C&B:)
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2007, 19:56
Replies: 31
Views: 5,314
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Was at the last Annual Dinner. Really great. ...

Was at the last Annual Dinner. Really great.
Talking to the Sqn Adj, I suggested that we might put together a photographic record of the Squadron. Some of the original members are still out there...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2007, 21:44
Replies: 50
Views: 7,411
Posted By Crashed&Burned

The Bournemouth picture is a very common one....

The Bournemouth picture is a very common one. When an airport is quiet, GA is welcomed with open arms. The moment an airport gets even one scheduled flight operating it sees itself as another...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2007, 21:35
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By Crashed&Burned

It's a bit far perhaps, but Shoreham is superb GA...

It's a bit far perhaps, but Shoreham is superb GA airfield with lots of clubs.

Worth a day out.

C&B
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2007, 21:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,139
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Managed to arrange a flight in a C172 some years...

Managed to arrange a flight in a C172 some years ago when on holiday in Malta. The views were terrific bit frankly once you have circumnavigated the islands (including Gozo), that's about it. Flights...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2007, 20:08
Replies: 49
Views: 8,085
Posted By Crashed&Burned

As a broad rule of thumb, building and fitting...

As a broad rule of thumb, building and fitting out a room in a Travelodge is around £25k. Why does the MOD pay £70k for accommodation of a much lower standard. Beats me.:ugh:
C&B
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2006, 21:54
Replies: 44
Views: 10,506
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Smile If you can't get it right after two hard landings...

If you can't get it right after two hard landings (or any other basic manoevre) best to call it a day and come back tomorrow. Works for me.

C&B:ugh:
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Dec 2006, 21:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Cool Had a similar armful for a recent trip to India....

Had a similar armful for a recent trip to India. :ok: No side effects at all.

Enjoy your trip.

C&B
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2006, 13:06
Replies: 33
Views: 7,039
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Thumbs up The full range of Diamonds plus pilot notes, etc...

The full range of Diamonds plus pilot notes, etc is on

http://www.diamondair.com/mainpage.php

C&B
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2006, 21:05
Replies: 33
Views: 7,039
Posted By Crashed&Burned

I've been with Flying Time at Shoreham...

I've been with Flying Time at Shoreham (previously the Flying Hut) for some time and have found them friendly and welcoming. One aspect I really like is that there is no club joining fee, (an extra...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2006, 18:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,083
Posted By Crashed&Burned

If you can walk, talk and chew gum...

If you can walk, talk and chew gum simultaneously, you'll pass any ATC board.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2006, 18:57
Replies: 22
Views: 3,283
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Try your local Air cadet unit. See if you like...

Try your local Air cadet unit. See if you like the RAF atmosphere (and the unfathomable administration).
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2006, 09:00
Replies: 27
Views: 6,999
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Never been clear about the difference between CCF...

Never been clear about the difference between CCF (RAF Section) and 'normal' VR(T) apart from the obvious school focus for CCF.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2006, 13:32
Replies: 16
Views: 3,152
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Recommend Phoenix. Good weather (bit hot in the...

Recommend Phoenix. Good weather (bit hot in the summer but they do a discount then).
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2006, 11:47
Replies: 128
Views: 14,689
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Sorry, enough is enough. C&B

Sorry, enough is enough.

C&B
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2006, 09:22
Replies: 128
Views: 14,689
Posted By Crashed&Burned

Tigs, I don't speak from ignorance, nor from...

Tigs,

I don't speak from ignorance, nor from reading The Brotherhood, but from experience. I am delighted thatyou have never encountered the circumstances which I have.

I am still unclear why...
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