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Search: Posts Made By: rodthesod
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Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2011, 23:22
Replies: 156
Views: 50,181
Posted By rodthesod

Hi, I wasn't going to get involved in this...

Hi,

I wasn't going to get involved in this but here goes.

Thank you Brian for reminding us of Capt. Lyle Prouse's story which I followed some time ago - I didn't contribute at the time...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Jan 2011, 14:18
Replies: 176
Views: 23,983
Posted By rodthesod

WHBM I don't think so. I'm not familiar...

WHBM

I don't think so. I'm not familiar with the type but it would be interesting to know how much they really were over MTOW at BHX on a cold day and, if they took off at MTOW, how much over...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jan 2011, 00:06
Replies: 6
Views: 2,493
Posted By rodthesod

For once I entirely agree with con-pilot. I feel...

For once I entirely agree with con-pilot. I feel sad that the modern generation of aviators with their fbw machines will probably never get to hone skills like that in a lifetime of flying.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Sep 2010, 08:08
Replies: 256
Views: 127,008
Posted By rodthesod

twochai Actually, we Brits were operating a...

twochai

Actually, we Brits were operating a Lycoming Chipmunk back in the early 70s as a glider tug at Bicester. Very nice to fly, obviously better ptw ratio and much quieter cockpit. The electric...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Sep 2010, 15:42
Replies: 133
Views: 38,897
Posted By rodthesod

grOwler What the man said was 20 ft too far...

grOwler

What the man said was 20 ft too far apart, and I agree. Perhaps they're trying to make a 2-ship formation look bigger (understandable), but they're definitely 20 ft further apart than when...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2010, 13:46
Replies: 29
Views: 7,437
Posted By rodthesod

I'm nearly 70 but not a lord. I don't think...

I'm nearly 70 but not a lord. I don't think you're likely to find the whole truth anywhere and certainly not on this forum - it's been done to death here if you care to browse for snippets. Roly...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
19th Sep 2010, 13:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By rodthesod

I think you're right so my previous post removed.

I think you're right so my previous post removed.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
15th Sep 2010, 12:40
Replies: 30
Views: 4,462
Posted By rodthesod

laakdown I'm sorry but I have to agree with...

laakdown

I'm sorry but I have to agree with Davy; I never had a pilot job in commercial aviation that allowed me to save £20k a year. Stick with your job and buy into the fun side of aviation -...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2010, 09:54
Replies: 731
Views: 548,476
Posted By rodthesod

This may not be appropriate in this particular...

This may not be appropriate in this particular case but it has a general relevance. I was a TRE on the same type to which JW411 refers (4 eng, 2 gen, 1 APU,1 batt) when the manufacturer decided to...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2010, 08:23
Replies: 66
Views: 30,608
Posted By rodthesod

At the risk of being charged with heresy and...

At the risk of being charged with heresy and forgetting the baggage issue for a moment: from a pilot's point of view I wonder if their wx radar was serviceable, ON and tilted slightly down to see...
Forum: Flight Testing
6th Nov 2009, 06:29
Replies: 12
Views: 3,874
Posted By rodthesod

I think 'Porky' Munro was there earlier - he was...

I think 'Porky' Munro was there earlier - he was my instructor at Valley for a while in '66.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2009, 07:47
Replies: 46
Views: 9,577
Posted By rodthesod

I was the co-pilot in a similar incident, bombing...

I was the co-pilot in a similar incident, bombing on an island range operating from Darwin. Should have dropped 7 HE 1000 pounders separately. The first released normally but the second hung up....
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Oct 2009, 23:30
Replies: 26
Views: 10,157
Posted By rodthesod

Actually, when I was flying freight I got quite a...

Actually, when I was flying freight I got quite a bit more than a lot of 'real' commercial pilots with girlies in tow - much less hassle too. Did you think freight pilots were some kind of amateurs...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2009, 08:47
Replies: 175
Views: 45,608
Posted By rodthesod

Mainly RAFGSA flying. First flight T21 Swinderby...

Mainly RAFGSA flying. First flight T21 Swinderby 1967 when a frustrated Vulcan co-pilot. Silver C 30 days later in K8.
Gold C, 2 Diamonds, Full Cat.
Last flight (bar a few) ASW17 500k triangle from...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2009, 07:19
Replies: 15
Views: 1,924
Posted By rodthesod

500ft agl is 'high level' in a Pitts. In the...

500ft agl is 'high level' in a Pitts. In the Rothman's we did a full looping display including 3-ship vic bunt if we had an 1100ft cloudbase. If the base was 500ft I can't imagine the wuss who'd...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Aug 2009, 06:56
Replies: 11
Views: 1,766
Posted By rodthesod

Matt.V, Sorry but that is not a right angle...

Matt.V,

Sorry but that is not a right angle (considerably less in fact), even if it was drawn accurately.

Rubbish question, as others have said.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Aug 2009, 21:35
Replies: 11
Views: 4,146
Posted By rodthesod

I remember a Nigerian AF student at Linton who,...

I remember a Nigerian AF student at Linton who, thinking of pre take-off checks, decided to check 'controls - full and free movement' as the last JP3 downwind VA. The ensuing manoeuvre was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Jul 2009, 10:10
Replies: 380
Views: 232,911
Posted By rodthesod

I think that was the manoeuvre Neil Williams...

I think that was the manoeuvre Neil Williams called the 'Flying Saucer' in 1st edition of 'Aerobatics'. I tried it in an S2A in Malaysia with similar results and Mike and I swapped experiences when...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jun 2009, 09:15
Replies: 23
Views: 6,687
Posted By rodthesod

I think the original post (which refers to an...

I think the original post (which refers to an aileron roll - not barrel roll) - perhaps the whole thread should be removed just in case some idiot (or unsuspecting, unquestioning novice) believes it....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Jun 2009, 08:23
Replies: 33
Views: 8,535
Posted By rodthesod

JW411 Especially when you can enjoy...

JW411



Especially when you can enjoy it in a sun-drenched paradise TAX-FREE - a privilege not open to those with 'government' pensions.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2009, 09:20
Replies: 192
Views: 63,852
Posted By rodthesod

John McG, Excellent post, thank you. I...

John McG,

Excellent post, thank you. I concur with everything you said. We share the same sobriety date - '92. I lost my marriage, home, driving licence, senior management position, self-respect...
Forum: Questions
14th May 2009, 16:26
Replies: 26
Views: 5,267
Posted By rodthesod

I suspect it is in the USA - doesn't make it...

I suspect it is in the USA - doesn't make it correct in English English.
Forum: Questions
13th May 2009, 09:03
Replies: 26
Views: 5,267
Posted By rodthesod

A TAXI is what takes you to and from the airport....

A TAXI is what takes you to and from the airport.
TAXY is what you do when you drive an aeroplane on the ground.
Forum: Questions
23rd Apr 2009, 23:48
Replies: 33
Views: 4,092
Posted By rodthesod

Well Yank, you degrade youself by your lack of...

Well Yank, you degrade youself by your lack of 'command' of the English language.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Apr 2009, 15:56
Replies: 31
Views: 5,455
Posted By rodthesod

Why pay 5% tax on your pension in Cyprus when you...

Why pay 5% tax on your pension in Cyprus when you can pay 0% living in Turkey? Same weather, much more beautiful and varied country.
Forum: Medical & Health
6th Apr 2009, 00:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,755
Posted By rodthesod

Good grief, I didnt know about these restrictions...

Good grief, I didnt know about these restrictions when I used Roaccutane about 15 years ago. My 3 month course of the drug must have fallen between medicals so I didn't have to declare it. 95% of my...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Apr 2009, 10:20
Replies: 180
Views: 61,065
Posted By rodthesod

lilflyboy262 Precisely. Anyone who does...

lilflyboy262


Precisely. Anyone who does has a drinking problem, a serious problem if they do it repeatedly. Anyone who allows someone do do it is enabling their destructive behaviour and not...
Forum: Medical & Health
28th Feb 2009, 17:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,515
Posted By rodthesod

This is a wind-up right? I can't imagine anyone...

This is a wind-up right? I can't imagine anyone reaching 23 years of age in CA not knowing about nicotine.:ugh:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Oct 2008, 21:03
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,198,334
Posted By rodthesod

Pontious N Yes that was the one. rts

Pontious N

Yes that was the one.

rts
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Oct 2008, 12:34
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,198,334
Posted By rodthesod

Pontious N We had a couple of incidents in...

Pontious N

We had a couple of incidents in about 1968 operating out of Darwin dropping live 1000lb HE (non-retarded) rounds on an island range.

First incident, briefed to free-fall drop 7 X...
Forum: African Aviation
25th Sep 2008, 22:03
Replies: 19
Views: 2,939
Posted By rodthesod

We wud like to tank you fo de A310 full of United...

We wud like to tank you fo de A310 full of United Nations peacekeepers - dey was deelishus.

son of Idi
Forum: Flight Testing
30th Aug 2008, 18:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,356
Posted By rodthesod

Thanks for relating your experiences Milt - I...

Thanks for relating your experiences Milt - I look forward to reading your book. The T21 is a tough old lady but I'm surprised there was no damage after your spiral dive at that speed. The...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Aug 2008, 17:07
Replies: 38
Views: 10,780
Posted By rodthesod

There's a simple formula to calculate the pitch...

There's a simple formula to calculate the pitch change required to achieve the climb or descent required for a RA: 1000/TAS (in knots) = Pitch Change. I used to train all my pilots to be aware of...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2008, 06:31
Replies: 20
Views: 4,415
Posted By rodthesod

Spheroid Methinks you're talking spheroids....

Spheroid

Methinks you're talking spheroids. In my 40 years of flying, endurance was always to empty tanks, both military and civilian, but maybe I got it wrong all those years and taught my error...
Forum: Flight Testing
15th May 2008, 20:45
Replies: 64
Views: 19,398
Posted By rodthesod

Mark1234 and markkal please note: If you...

Mark1234 and markkal please note:


If you read my post22 again you'll see that I'm not referring to academic premeditated spin entries, stabilised spins and 'standard' recoveries. In my foolish...
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