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Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2023, 19:22
Replies: 39
Views: 9,008
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Very low time PPL(H), but per my comment above, I...

Very low time PPL(H), but per my comment above, I am not posting because I think I know what I am talking about. I am posting because I am genuinely curious to know what checks and balances are put...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2023, 13:38
Replies: 39
Views: 9,008
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

I am therefore curious to get the opinions of...

I am therefore curious to get the opinions of seasoned helicopter pilots other than the person in question as to what sort of risk assessment is done to determine whether such operations can be...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2023, 10:42
Replies: 39
Views: 9,008
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

I'm looking for the opinions of someone other...

I'm looking for the opinions of someone other than the pilot in question.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2023, 08:50
Replies: 39
Views: 9,008
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Close Passes to New York High Rise

For any rotorheads who have a LinkedIn account (sorry, I can't post the video here - it won't let me), any thoughts onthis? Second pass in particular looks exceptionally close!
...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2023, 15:58
Replies: 455
Views: 265,320
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Would you really want to go heads down to check a...

Would you really want to go heads down to check a display, then come heads up again during the very early portions of a climb out (as is the case here)? I wouldn't. Perhaps a directional audio cue...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2023, 16:13
Replies: 455
Views: 265,320
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Whilst no one is ever going to endorse...

Whilst no one is ever going to endorse speculation that is known to be inaccurate before the poster's fingers ever touch the keyboard, this site serves a very useful function of allowing people to...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jan 2023, 16:06
Replies: 455
Views: 265,320
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

The real takeaway here is that The Australian is...

The real takeaway here is that The Australian is clearly staffed with lazy journalists and should, like most media outlets, not be trusted.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Nov 2022, 12:17
Replies: 298
Views: 182,179
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Related to me by someone connected to the airshow...

Related to me by someone connected to the airshow performance:

The Airboss had briefed the fighters to stay high and bombers to stay low, with the option for the fighters to share the bomber...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2022, 13:26
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,129,941
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Mi-8.

Mi-8.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2022, 12:40
Replies: 110
Views: 36,235
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Devil I'm sure there are ex-RAF guys who can bought...

I'm sure there are ex-RAF guys who can bought remunerated commensurate with their experience and worth to go over there and train Russia's pilots. :P
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 14:37
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Exactly. It's good looks and charisma that they...

Exactly. It's good looks and charisma that they want!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 14:37
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

No they are not.

No they are not.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 14:17
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

So, in your mind, it's morally OK to train...

So, in your mind, it's morally OK to train someone who simply might kill women and children?

The reality is that war results in civilian deaths. I don't think for a second that China would care...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 13:47
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Totally missing the point. This is not about...

Totally missing the point.

This is not about the OSA or sharing secrets.

This is about training Chinese fighter pilots to the same standard (or close to) as the best fighter pilots in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 13:43
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Remarkable. Who do you think the Chinese are...

Remarkable. Who do you think the Chinese are going to end up killing if they decide to take back Taiwan?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 10:26
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Again, we must assume that they already have the...

Again, we must assume that they already have the secrets and that they are not asking these people to share anything that is classified. Those who make this point are continuing to miss the actual...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 10:16
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,129,941
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

This commentator (former USAF EWO/IWSO)...

This commentator (former USAF EWO/IWSO) recommends C-RAM (17:53 on the video if it doesn't take you there directly):

https://youtu.be/-Xy1msoGeiI?t=1073
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 08:56
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Those who call out the ethical and moral...

Those who call out the ethical and moral bankruptcy of state level actions like the ones you mentioned are also going to call it out at a personal level. And as former military officers, you would...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 08:49
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Firstly, good to see you posting again. ...

Firstly, good to see you posting again.

Secondly, the SpazSinbad comment was below the belt... or was it banter?

Thirdly, I suspect that there is more than one source, but that only one can be...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 08:46
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Agreed, Bob. That's just my personal take.

Agreed, Bob. That's just my personal take.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 08:29
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Which makes them mercenaries.

Which makes them mercenaries.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 08:25
Replies: 335
Views: 86,211
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

There is a strong belief in certain quarters that...

There is a strong belief in certain quarters that China has compromised a great deal of SECRET level operational information, to include western fast jet tactics, techniques and procedures. They have...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2022, 22:43
Replies: 10
Views: 3,787
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Barry Smallcock, is that you?!

Barry Smallcock, is that you?!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2022, 08:57
Replies: 327
Views: 79,432
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

A sensible prediction, but isn't it somewhat...

A sensible prediction, but isn't it somewhat undermined by the fact that merit already appears to be a secondary consideration in promotion up the greasy pole? Rather, woke service leaders (and a...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2022, 07:46
Replies: 592
Views: 192,640
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Is this all being swept under the rug? ...

Is this all being swept under the rug?

https://youtu.be/Gy14j38p1Ok
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2022, 14:43
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,129,941
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Caption says Ukrainian forces only just found the...

Caption says Ukrainian forces only just found the site, but it looks like someone has already taken the black boxes from the wingtip jamming pods on that Su-30... would the Russians bother to expend...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2022, 18:38
Replies: 4
Views: 3,200
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Confessions of a Cold War Phantom Pilot

Off the back of Wilson's excellent book:

https://youtu.be/CWJd8AVS-Dk
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2022, 11:40
Replies: 13
Views: 3,139
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Megan I owe you an apology. It did happen -...

Megan

I owe you an apology. It did happen - Alaska, not Germany.

Accident McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle 74-0087, 24 Jun 1985 (aviation-safety.net)...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2022, 20:15
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,129,941
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Interesting analysis of Ukraine's HARM shooting...

Interesting analysis of Ukraine's HARM shooting MiG-29s by a former F-4G Wild Weasel EWO

https://youtu.be/ha-mL1MbvO0?t=343
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2022, 19:24
Replies: 13
Views: 3,139
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Source? Never heard of this and my BS meter is...

Source? Never heard of this and my BS meter is pegged.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2022, 08:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,236
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

The US has retired fighter-borne IRST systems...

The US has retired fighter-borne IRST systems that outperform this device. The AN/AAS-42 on the F-14D had a practical detection range against a fighter-size target in excess of 200nm, for example.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2022, 21:31
Replies: 327
Views: 79,432
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

I always wince when a writer uses their opening...

I always wince when a writer uses their opening gambit to tackle the player instead of the ball: to paraphrase: 'people who object to diversity initiatives do so instinctively'. Oh, well they must...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2022, 19:09
Replies: 327
Views: 79,432
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

There's also this:...

There's also this: https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/chief-of-the-air-staff-appointed-patron-of-the-women-in-defence-charter/
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2022, 19:05
Replies: 327
Views: 79,432
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

It isn't illegal if the two applicants are...

It isn't illegal if the two applicants are equally as well suited to the role. Good luck proving that the RAF has fallen foul of the law on this.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2022, 17:59
Replies: 327
Views: 79,432
Posted By Ewan Whosearmy

Provided that the service can prove they were...

Provided that the service can prove they were "positively discriminating" in order to benefit minority groups, I don't think that they can be sued.
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