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Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2015, 17:21
Replies: 82
Views: 10,603
Posted By Rigchick

RB199

When you look at what the F3 could do with only 16,000 ish thrust, it does very well.

Having spent some time rebuilding them and speaking to Rolls Royce, it would have been very easy to upgrade...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2013, 17:32
Replies: 35
Views: 10,945
Posted By Rigchick

Cheese Wire.

One of them lost a STB wing tip at Leeming .
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2013, 21:34
Replies: 14
Views: 3,476
Posted By Rigchick

F4 Experience

Me and my other half were both ex F4 ground crew and were asked some time post 1992 if we would support a program to work on an F4 (can only assume one out of RAF service or was this the display...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2011, 20:38
Replies: 1,209
Views: 303,620
Posted By Rigchick

Halton Brat - Got to agree with you on this,...

Halton Brat - Got to agree with you on this, definitley an unusual disconnect if ever I saw one. Never known a bolt and nut to reconnect themselves!:uhoh:

Been a rigger myself for over 20 years...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2011, 19:02
Replies: 1,209
Views: 303,620
Posted By Rigchick

Info

We show clips on the news of the crews getting in.

We show clips on YouTube and the news of them getting out, and talking to the camera.

I have not named the crews but we show them on TV.

Is...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2011, 18:55
Replies: 1,209
Views: 303,620
Posted By Rigchick

Sqns

I agree, you need the best jet you can get when you need them.

In peace time the Sqn markings do still add a bit of ownership to your airframes. It costs to paint them, so will stop no doubt, if...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2011, 18:45
Replies: 1,209
Views: 303,620
Posted By Rigchick

Is out there.

BBC news says 9 Sqn.


Common knowledge where they live!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2011, 18:40
Replies: 1,209
Views: 303,620
Posted By Rigchick

Launched from Western Has Site. Media Quoted...

Launched from Western Has Site.

Media Quoted 9 Sqn.

As airframes are shared now the markings do not mean they are flown by the Sqn that is marked on the thing.

BBC News site still shows a...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2010, 21:11
Replies: 100
Views: 22,537
Posted By Rigchick

1435

Leon

Shortest flight ever was about 3 seconds.

Just after rotate hit 3 Upland Geese - 1 in one engine and 2 in the other. Followed by a bit of a fire, a total loss of thrust and an overrun...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2010, 12:30
Replies: 314
Views: 102,894
Posted By Rigchick

USN aircraft are already using the same flight...

USN aircraft are already using the same flight re-fuelling system as us.

We can get the re-engine thing right from time to time. Our Apache is far more powerful then the USA version (Ok it was...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2010, 17:23
Replies: 314
Views: 102,894
Posted By Rigchick

MONEY

Mick, Totally agree with last sentence. MONEY!!!

A lot of projects that "In the long" term could be cheaper are now undo-able.

SARH, DTR for example. We can not afford the start up costs!

If...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2010, 15:22
Replies: 314
Views: 102,894
Posted By Rigchick

F18F+

So lets say we do get some (Updated with new motors etc), from a maint point of view a carrier aircraft is built to last (Brick outhouse comes to mind). If flown from land that gives you years of...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2007, 09:17
Replies: 44
Views: 7,966
Posted By Rigchick

CAS finally speaks out

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7128136.stm

It's about time too sir!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2007, 21:18
Replies: 3
Views: 1,463
Posted By Rigchick

JPA nominated for award!

http://www.computing.co.uk/articles/comments/2199039?page=1

I really thought this was a massive joke till I actually read the article! Heaven help us all!:mad:
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2007, 20:31
Replies: 117
Views: 25,700
Posted By Rigchick

13 Squadron, based at Marham, is at present...

13 Squadron, based at Marham, is at present training over Scotland for a deployment to Afghanistan next year.


Nice to see people getting there facts straight!:ugh:

There are three Tornado...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2007, 19:31
Replies: 79
Views: 19,037
Posted By Rigchick

You forgot sunny Norfolk!:rolleyes:

You forgot sunny Norfolk!:rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2007, 12:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,809
Posted By Rigchick

Having done some more research, the reference for...

Having done some more research, the reference for food charging can be found here: DDSPPol Allowances SP.5.1.3.1A Dated 15 March 07

But the short of it is that you should be paying £2.75 per day...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2007, 09:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,809
Posted By Rigchick

I can confirm what you were told. My hubby...

I can confirm what you were told.

My hubby and I are serving separated (again!). I have the MQ and he lives in the mess at the other end of the country. I pay for the MQ and he only pays a...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2007, 16:06
Replies: 42
Views: 7,112
Posted By Rigchick

According to the DIN the regs for Field...

According to the DIN the regs for Field Conditions, Duty meals and FIA are not changing. However knowing how things change without any notice, I wouldn't hold my breath. :uhoh:
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2007, 21:06
Replies: 111
Views: 17,062
Posted By Rigchick

Back to the top with this. Good Luck Nick...

Back to the top with this.

Good Luck Nick and remember we're all thinking of you at this tough time. Keep on fighting.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2007, 20:56
Replies: 409
Views: 64,826
Posted By Rigchick

Boing!!! Sent the petition link to everyone in my...

Boing!!! Sent the petition link to everyone in my address book and signed it myself.

How the people that make these decisions can actually sleep at night is beyond me. Let him in NOW!!!!:mad:
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2007, 20:19
Replies: 42
Views: 7,112
Posted By Rigchick

From the DIN I read it seems that you will be...

From the DIN I read it seems that you will be charged IAW the Core menu, so you'll only pay for the food you actually eat, which is a damn sight more palatable than paying for food you don't. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2007, 19:28
Replies: 42
Views: 7,112
Posted By Rigchick

From what I can gather this will apply to all...

From what I can gather this will apply to all ranks!

The problem I have at the moment is that in order to be eligible for promotion I have to do my Multi-skilling course. If I turn it down I'm...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2007, 16:43
Replies: 42
Views: 7,112
Posted By Rigchick

Sorry, was having a blonde moment:ugh: ...

Sorry, was having a blonde moment:ugh:

Didn't see the other thread, but I'm in such a bad mood about it, having just been stiffed with a course I don't particularly want, that I really needed to...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2007, 16:20
Replies: 42
Views: 7,112
Posted By Rigchick

More money out of our pockets!!!!!

I know there's been a long and bitter thread going on about the loss of rations to Aircrew but has anyone out there yet noticed the loss of food allowances to ALL personnel being sent on courses?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2007, 13:18
Replies: 181
Views: 23,899
Posted By Rigchick

Done and Good Luck. Hopefully someone will take...

Done and Good Luck. Hopefully someone will take notice.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2006, 12:12
Replies: 1
Views: 819
Posted By Rigchick

Xmas Wishes and thoughts

I'm sure we all know someone spending the holidays away from home and their families and loved ones, so just a little poem to make them feel remembered:

This poem, known widely as “The Soldier’s...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2006, 16:07
Replies: 41
Views: 9,836
Posted By Rigchick

Sorry Biggus, I reserve the right to be eternally...

Sorry Biggus, I reserve the right to be eternally hopeful :hmm:

Just like hoping that the powers that be will one day wake up and realise that the RAF has disappeared and they've done nothing to...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2006, 19:08
Replies: 41
Views: 9,836
Posted By Rigchick

And can we take a guess at the rise? I'm betting...

And can we take a guess at the rise? I'm betting on just about the rate of inflation. Sounds ok doesn't it.
That is until they put the quarters up by 5-14% ike last year. And that's not...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2006, 16:00
Replies: 38
Views: 6,088
Posted By Rigchick

No its not a rank thing. Both me and the hubby...

No its not a rank thing. Both me and the hubby have on occasion taken our rather large hairy hound to work with us when the need has arisen. Both NCOs. I'm fortunate to work in an area that is quite...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2006, 12:29
Replies: 60
Views: 10,956
Posted By Rigchick

Originally Posted by TBSG And I am certain that...

Originally Posted by TBSG
And I am certain that there are no GR4s in the Gulf.

And would you like to tell that to my husband and his Sqn, of whom most will be spending the festive season away...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2006, 16:48
Replies: 1,075
Views: 780,513
Posted By Rigchick

A young lady (SACW) sitting in the airshow...

A young lady (SACW) sitting in the airshow co-ordinating office at a certain ground trades school back in 97 needed to speak to Flt Lt xxx about the forthcoming show. Phoning the extension given, a...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2006, 17:16
Replies: 245
Views: 39,118
Posted By Rigchick

You're welcome Jester282. It just really gets my...

You're welcome Jester282. It just really gets my back up when people either speak from ignorance or just enjoy having a go at those who work bl**dy hard at helping the kids.:ugh:

Whilst I am...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2006, 14:36
Replies: 245
Views: 39,118
Posted By Rigchick

I've been hanging around this site for ages, but...

I've been hanging around this site for ages, but haven't posted until now. It's taken a while to read this thread but some of the comments have really got me mad:mad:

I'm a serving JNCO in the...
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