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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jun 2021, 11:25
Replies: 17
Views: 3,723
Posted By mcdhu

.........but could fly for a very long time -...

.........but could fly for a very long time - hence the galley!
Cheers
mcdhu
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jun 2021, 11:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,113
Posted By mcdhu

Probably not much help, but I seem to remember my...

Probably not much help, but I seem to remember my Dad's Jowett Javelin (1955-ish) had a 'flat four' engine (and was somewhat unreliable).
I can even remember the reg!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
20th May 2021, 21:42
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By mcdhu

Thanks Awair, that's encouraging. Cheers mcdhu

Thanks Awair, that's encouraging.
Cheers
mcdhu
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
19th May 2021, 08:17
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By mcdhu

Thanks for your time and thoughts, Jhieminga....

Thanks for your time and thoughts, Jhieminga. I'll have a look as you suggest.

mcdhu
Forum: Military Aviation
17th May 2021, 20:30
Replies: 44
Views: 10,581
Posted By mcdhu

Wasn't there a period at the now defunct RAF...

Wasn't there a period at the now defunct RAF Lyneham when the Harry was an Air Cdre (Lamb?). That didn't last long.
mcdhu
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th May 2021, 15:21
Replies: 4
Views: 621
Posted By mcdhu

OSX Mail App Corrupt - OS Reinstall?

I am running a late 2009 iMac with OS High Sierra 10.13.6 as the latest it will update to.
I use AOL mail via the OS mail application - version 11.5 (3445.9.7). Unfortunately, this has become...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th May 2021, 11:10
Replies: 76
Views: 26,815
Posted By mcdhu

Aren't we missing the point here? If the pilots...

Aren't we missing the point here? If the pilots in the seats had applied the appropriate pages of the "Unreliable Speed" QRH (roughly 2.5 degrees NU and 80% N1) instead of applying the pages which...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Apr 2021, 08:13
Replies: 22
Views: 8,571
Posted By mcdhu

Surely he must have flown the DH Herons of The...

Surely he must have flown the DH Herons of The Queen's Flight before they were replaced by the Andover CC2s in 1966.

mcdhu
Forum: Tech Log
25th Mar 2021, 10:23
Replies: 24
Views: 7,286
Posted By mcdhu

Difficult question. My understanding at the time...

Difficult question. My understanding at the time (90s) was that after a certain MSN, all MMRs fitted included GPS which the operator had to pay extra to have activated. Presumably ac prior to that...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2021, 11:18
Replies: 12
Views: 3,466
Posted By mcdhu

Three minute 36 ship trails done in comms silence...

Three minute 36 ship trails done in comms silence with stores drops in UK and Denmark certainly happened in 1979. Great fun!
mcdhu
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2021, 11:15
Replies: 58
Views: 21,428
Posted By mcdhu

Oh cr@p, another Sqn I've been on bites the...

Oh cr@p, another Sqn I've been on bites the dust.....and will leave nothing I've flown on the inventory - except the 321!!
mcdhu
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2021, 19:41
Replies: 179
Views: 41,139
Posted By mcdhu

Witnessed quite a few Vanguard, Trident and 1-11...

Witnessed quite a few Vanguard, Trident and 1-11 (BUA) 'arrivals' onto RW 13 at EDI while on the UAS and AEF. This was in the late 60s before Edinburgh had radar; the routing was 'OE' and 'TRH' NDBs,...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Mar 2021, 11:17
Replies: 10
Views: 4,071
Posted By mcdhu

The RBI headache of 50+ years ago returns! I...

The RBI headache of 50+ years ago returns! I remember being taught (in the ground school at 5 FTS RAF Oakington) on the Vickers Varsity how to employ the "parallel needles" technique which involved...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Feb 2021, 16:51
Replies: 4,236
Views: 653,553
Posted By mcdhu

The paddles on the RHS yoke are reminiscent of...

The paddles on the RHS yoke are reminiscent of the brake applicators on the Vickers Varsity.

mcdhu
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2020, 12:36
Replies: 36
Views: 14,699
Posted By mcdhu

I was told, some years ago, that the min temp was...

I was told, some years ago, that the min temp was for 'metallurgical' reasons (Airbus)
mcdhu
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2020, 19:28
Replies: 105
Views: 49,502
Posted By mcdhu

At a small transport base in Southern England,...

At a small transport base in Southern England, those pilots departing for warmer climes were instructed to report to the guardroom to draw and sign for their gun - sorry, weapon - and 6 bullets -...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Nov 2020, 13:17
Replies: 26
Views: 5,755
Posted By mcdhu

But no NCOs - strange for crews of big...

But no NCOs - strange for crews of big aeroplanes.
mcdhu
Forum: Questions
30th Oct 2020, 21:26
Replies: 0
Views: 496
Posted By mcdhu

Flight International App - Redundant?

I'm confused!
Flight App no longer shows the weekly mag which is not surprising because they have stopped publishing them.
it all seems to be via the Flight Global website now so is it time to...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2020, 08:09
Replies: 81
Views: 53,230
Posted By mcdhu

Indeed, the low V1/Vr of 112kts should have rung...

Indeed, the low V1/Vr of 112kts should have rung alarm bells! I seen to remember from my A320 days at LTN that the Vmcg/Vmca was around 115kts, but surely the giveaway should have been the aircraft...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2020, 16:15
Replies: 21
Views: 8,294
Posted By mcdhu

If there is no leak (FU+FOB=Block fuel?), then...

If there is no leak (FU+FOB=Block fuel?), then the safest config of the fuel system OEI is X-feed ON and all pumps ON. With only 750kgs on live engine side and X-feed OFF (shut), that fuel will...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2020, 16:35
Replies: 77
Views: 21,674
Posted By mcdhu

I guess I was lucky re going down the Central...

I guess I was lucky re going down the Central Corridor to Gatow. The first time was on my conversion to nice red and white Andover Mk2s from Benson in 1969. The trg capt was friends with OC Ops at...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2020, 19:36
Replies: 140
Views: 83,037
Posted By mcdhu

Mmmmm......airfield closed, MATZ collapsed - spot...

Mmmmm......airfield closed, MATZ collapsed - spot of low flying perhaps?

mcdhu
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2020, 16:08
Replies: 33
Views: 8,347
Posted By mcdhu

Lets be clear what we are talking about here; you...

Lets be clear what we are talking about here; you are barrelling down the RW with, for example, a V1 of 130 kts (I'm in an A320). Shortly after the "100 kts" call - say for arguments sake 110kts -...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2020, 10:24
Replies: 33
Views: 8,347
Posted By mcdhu

8che - I'm not in this to argue, but more to...

8che - I'm not in this to argue, but more to provide options for considerations. Tried this in the sim a few times with a variety of variables. As you say, you have to do something except to sit and...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd May 2020, 07:54
Replies: 33
Views: 8,347
Posted By mcdhu

If using increased V2 performance, the V speeds...

If using increased V2 performance, the V speeds will be artificially high so its a bonus if you have an idea of what speed the ac will actually fly at. On the 320, for the same weight, temp etc, it...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th May 2020, 10:39
Replies: 34
Views: 15,935
Posted By mcdhu

Besides, you can't feather a hole!! Cheers ...

Besides, you can't feather a hole!!
Cheers
mcdhu
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
12th May 2020, 16:14
Replies: 156
Views: 94,668
Posted By mcdhu

I was lucky enough as a lad to live on Mount...

I was lucky enough as a lad to live on Mount Austin on the Peak from 1957 to 1959. I watched RW 13/31 being built out into the harbour. As it was being built, the way in to the main RW (24?) was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th May 2020, 17:41
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By mcdhu

Call sign "Envoy"? mcdhu

Call sign "Envoy"?
mcdhu
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2020, 22:18
Replies: 93
Views: 28,665
Posted By mcdhu

Not much wrong with the Mk 4 either Beags. Bit...

Not much wrong with the Mk 4 either Beags. Bit short of nav kit, no pressurisation, but went really well!

mcdhu
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Apr 2020, 08:27
Replies: 4,236
Views: 653,553
Posted By mcdhu

Experimental aeroplane?

Experimental aeroplane?
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2020, 18:22
Replies: 157
Views: 60,498
Posted By mcdhu

The Duke of Windsor's body was flown from Paris...

The Duke of Windsor's body was flown from Paris to RAF Benson (then RW20, 6000') in June 1972 in a VC10.

mcdhu
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Feb 2020, 12:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,578
Posted By mcdhu

Try the 46 Sqn website. mcdhu

Try the 46 Sqn website.
mcdhu
Forum: Tech Log
4th Feb 2020, 08:46
Replies: 19
Views: 3,786
Posted By mcdhu

Great for tail strikes too!! mcdhu

Great for tail strikes too!!

mcdhu
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Feb 2020, 11:28
Replies: 14
Views: 12,202
Posted By mcdhu

With years of manually controlling cabin...

With years of manually controlling cabin pressurisation in old turboprops, the following might help:

The A320 family manual control of the pressurisation is time consuming so KEEP IT SIMPLE....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jan 2020, 23:44
Replies: 18
Views: 2,715
Posted By mcdhu

"Ratchets selected, beads clamped" was the...

"Ratchets selected, beads clamped" was the checklist item.
mcdhu
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