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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2022, 08:18
Replies: 112
Views: 17,706
Posted By proudfishead

Yeovilton had/has 2. One of them is very deep but...

Yeovilton had/has 2. One of them is very deep but it's awfully difficult to do lengths when some inconsiderate chap insists on dropping mock helicopters into to it.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2022, 06:48
Replies: 4
Views: 2,662
Posted By proudfishead

201 Sqn Poseidon in long range SAR

Rowers rescued (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-62600186)
Well done to the crew and all those involved. This capability was such a loss following the retirement of the Nimrod.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2017, 05:27
Replies: 5
Views: 2,985
Posted By proudfishead

Standard approach is to join for either the port...

Standard approach is to join for either the port or starboard "wait" ... a circuit 0.5nm laterally from each respective side of the carrier at 200ft. If there is no fixed wing flying you'll...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2011, 16:17
Replies: 37
Views: 5,931
Posted By proudfishead

Load factor for a straight and level turn is...

Load factor for a straight and level turn is calculated by 1 / Cos(Bank Angle)

i.e. => 1 / Cos 60 => 1 / 0.5 = 2

Therefore, in a 60 degree level turn the load factor would be 2g.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2011, 04:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,758
Posted By proudfishead

I can assure you that the brief would be...

I can assure you that the brief would be appreciated at both RNAS Culdrose and Yeovilton. I've done the heli lanes five or six times this year, including Heathrow crossings and know that it's...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2011, 15:32
Replies: 41
Views: 6,249
Posted By proudfishead

For comparison, EH101 advocates a delta minus 15...

For comparison, EH101 advocates a delta minus 15 pitch attitude change, whilst simultaneously cutting the sonar cable, pulling through to up to 136% Tq OEI and drooping Nr to the low 90s. NHP...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2011, 16:33
Replies: 41
Views: 14,715
Posted By proudfishead

I can certainly confirm that 6-7 years ago, the...

I can certainly confirm that 6-7 years ago, the Army's take on courses running behind at DHFS could be summarised as, "We don't really care how many shortfalls they leave with, it's less for us to...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2011, 17:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,881
Posted By proudfishead

Runaway-gun, Absolutely agree. I will be...

Runaway-gun,

Absolutely agree. I will be doing the Multi IR in short order, which (from what Tourist has said, and re-reading LASORS) will mean I will have a "frozen" ATPL upon application and...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2011, 17:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,881
Posted By proudfishead

Tourist - VMT, I did read that I can count 50% of...

Tourist - VMT, I did read that I can count 50% of my multi-crew rotary time to all of the required ATPL hours figures, including the total hours requirement, so at least it shouldn't be too long a...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2011, 14:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,881
Posted By proudfishead

Licenses and employment. Some honest advice required

I am hoping for some honest advice from those who have recently (last 5 years or so) made the transition from military to civilian aviation. For a number of reasons, primarily the impending...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2011, 09:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,436
Posted By proudfishead

Having served on ARKR several times, and lost...

Having served on ARKR several times, and lost count of the number of DLs that I have done I would obviously like to see a fitting retirement for such a historic unit.

However, the idea of using...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2011, 23:41
Replies: 21
Views: 5,077
Posted By proudfishead

The RN grades both Observers and Pilots, for the...

The RN grades both Observers and Pilots, for the same reason. I am not sure about average figures, but when I did Pilot grading only 6 of us out of 10 got through. There are of course the...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2011, 21:26
Replies: 21
Views: 5,077
Posted By proudfishead

Yes RN Flying Grading uses the same aircraft...

Yes RN Flying Grading uses the same aircraft (Tutor) as your AEF and the RAF's University Air Squadrons. 727 Naval Air Squadron, based at RNAS Yeovilton, are responsible for conducting grading.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2011, 17:22
Replies: 193
Views: 39,337
Posted By proudfishead

At the moment, the RN have met the recruitment...

At the moment, the RN have met the recruitment requirement for Pilots in 2011. Therefore, there will be no more places for the commencement of Officer (Pilot) training at BRNC Dartmouth in 2011. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2010, 21:32
Replies: 2,041
Views: 560,841
Posted By proudfishead

The Nimrod Capability Gap

A quick dit from the dark blue side of aviation that certainly made me ponder the (hopefully) temporary loss of MPA recently.

Maritime RW squadron doing what they do best, flying at least a...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2010, 21:16
Replies: 314
Views: 102,612
Posted By proudfishead

Lonewolf, there are a few who are lucky enough to...

Lonewolf, there are a few who are lucky enough to do both, unfortunately at some point we must return to ship driving. Cap duly dothed in return.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2010, 20:36
Replies: 53
Views: 8,983
Posted By proudfishead

Celestial navigation is still taught (at a very...

Celestial navigation is still taught (at a very basic level) to all Royal Navy Warfare Officers. Depending upon the Navigating Officer of the vessel in which they watchkeep, they will be given...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2010, 20:31
Replies: 314
Views: 102,612
Posted By proudfishead

I could not disagree more. Not only is rapidly...

I could not disagree more. Not only is rapidly deployable maritime air power key to the UK's desired expeditionary capability, the CVF has been the core of the RN's development of a Versatile...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2010, 13:15
Replies: 314
Views: 102,612
Posted By proudfishead

Entaxei, The Royal Navy ORBAT is...

Entaxei,



The Royal Navy ORBAT is currently

2 x Invincible Class CVS (with 1 further at [very] extended readiness)
1 x LPH
2 x LPD
5 x Type 42 DD
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2010, 00:40
Replies: 3
Views: 3,285
Posted By proudfishead

Met Sean many times whilst he was on exchange...

Met Sean many times whilst he was on exchange with 771 NAS, incredibly sad news; he was a true Gent and brilliant ambassador for the USCG. RIP shipmate.
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Aug 2008, 18:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,752
Posted By proudfishead

Chaps, Absolutely what I was looking for,...

Chaps,

Absolutely what I was looking for, many thanks.

PFH
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Aug 2008, 16:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,752
Posted By proudfishead

AS350 Type Rating / PPL(H)

Experts,

I am looking for an FTO with a AS350 (Any variant) to undertake my PPL(H). Having completed military helicopter flying training at DHFS on the AS350BB I would prefer to remain on this...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2008, 11:47
Replies: 471
Views: 132,702
Posted By proudfishead

. . . the ships were made of wood and the men...

. . . the ships were made of wood and the men were made of steel.

Taxi's booked.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2007, 14:38
Replies: 54
Views: 7,967
Posted By proudfishead

Lewis page is a retired RN Officer who is...

Lewis page is a retired RN Officer who is extremely bitter that he was not selected for either promotion or ship command. He blames this upon a cold war orientated navy centred around Frigates and...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2006, 17:26
Replies: 3,092
Views: 210,546
Posted By proudfishead

This topic is covered in several other forums but...

This topic is covered in several other forums but essentially:

1. IOT
2. 0 - 6 month hold (reducing)
3. Elementary Flying Training - 70hrs in Grob 115e Tutor at either RAF Wyton, RAF Cranwell or...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2006, 17:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,070
Posted By proudfishead

Apply, do your AIB. If you pass you will attend...

Apply, do your AIB. If you pass you will attend your initial aircrew medical at CAAMB (Central Admiralty & Air Medical Board) at HMS SUltan. You will do all the standard tests and your "childhood...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2006, 16:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By proudfishead

Thank you all for your advice and suugestions. I...

Thank you all for your advice and suugestions. I located an excellent T67M260 at Cambridge Aero Club. Aircraft is well maintained, reasonably priced and the club can provide parachutes and headsets.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2006, 11:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By proudfishead

Looking for a T67 for hire

Does anyone know of a Firefly (any variant T67C - T67M) for hire at reasonable rates, preferrably in Oxfordshire of Lincolnshire? Unfortunately RAF BENSON flying club, my usual source for this...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 19:45
Replies: 12
Views: 1,418
Posted By proudfishead

A recommend from an URNU CO carries a fair weight...

A recommend from an URNU CO carries a fair weight with the AIB. However, it really serves as polish on top of a candidates performance and will not get you in if you fail to impress the board at...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 15:27
Replies: 53
Views: 19,998
Posted By proudfishead

. . . as all good rumour mills do. :ok:

. . . as all good rumour mills do. :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2006, 13:19
Replies: 53
Views: 19,998
Posted By proudfishead

RAF C-130 Landing at Yeovilton Air Day

Anyone heard anything about the RAF Dispay C-130 that had a heavy landing at the Yeovilton Air Day this weekend? It appeared to land heavy, rotating higher than normal, bouncing from the initial...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Feb 2006, 19:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By proudfishead

UK VHF-RT Examiners

Does anyone know the process to become a qualified UK RT Practical Examiner (VHF only)? Have consulted LASORS but am unable to find what I am looking for. Any help and advice appreciated?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2006, 19:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,150
Posted By proudfishead

There is some truth to the comment "now is an...

There is some truth to the comment "now is an excellent time to join because we are so desperate" The RN are still undermanned for aircrew, moreso on the Observer front. However, the shortage is on...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2005, 21:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By proudfishead

BEagle, Lol - too true. Won't be long...

BEagle,

Lol - too true. Won't be long before Christmas itself is renamed by the ineffective Poodle, his Noo Labour supporters and the rest of their over-socialist chums.

Look forward to seeing...
Forum: Cabin Crew
20th Dec 2005, 21:14
Replies: 34
Views: 8,586
Posted By proudfishead

I agree

I agree
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