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Forum: Rumours & News
26th Feb 2022, 10:35
Replies: 9
Views: 14,119
Posted By Case One

You certainly don’t know the full story of what...

You certainly don’t know the full story of what happened here, and I obviously have to be very careful about what I say so I won’t comment directly on this case. The Daily Fail is no font of wisdom....
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2022, 13:51
Replies: 60
Views: 20,130
Posted By Case One

The “Mobile Control” procedure that you’re...

The “Mobile Control” procedure that you’re referring to was developed by the 4070th Support Wing of Strategic Air Command headed by Colonel Yancey. He was tasked in 1955 with developing the training...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2022, 17:30
Replies: 60
Views: 20,130
Posted By Case One

To set the story straight up to the FGP shootdown...

To set the story straight up to the FGP shootdown (which was the only U-2 loss over the USSR, no “as far as we know” secret squirrel whispering required):

Tony LeVier unintentionally first got...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2021, 10:03
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,711
Posted By Case One

I personally spent time aboard Royal Navy boats,...

I personally spent time aboard Royal Navy boats, but yes, we do seem to have an awful lot of “experts” here.

And why is half of the punctuation missing in my sentences when I’m logged out?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2021, 07:37
Replies: 1,600
Views: 359,711
Posted By Case One

Again, these are SSNs, there’s nothing...

Again, these are SSNs, there’s nothing embarrassing about them. You clearly have zero understanding of naval warfare. Your scenario makes no sense as it would be followed by a US nuclear strike on...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Dec 2020, 15:05
Replies: 156
Views: 116,260
Posted By Case One

I’ve had the dubious “pleasure” of being a 787...

I’ve had the dubious “pleasure” of being a 787 pilot for several years now, starting with the unedifying experience of a manufacturer’s conversion course. None of this surprises me. I recall picking...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2020, 14:52
Replies: 58
Views: 23,745
Posted By Case One

Sad to see a great ship go, but there was never...

Sad to see a great ship go, but there was never any serious prospect of her being preserved.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2020, 16:40
Replies: 24
Views: 6,093
Posted By Case One

Excessive blame? We’re meant to be the good guys....

Excessive blame? We’re meant to be the good guys. I’m none too impressed by some of the “good” that ourselves and our major ally have done. In fact, we’ve actuallly caused much of the trouble.

And...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2020, 10:09
Replies: 24
Views: 6,093
Posted By Case One

Britain’s 1969 agreement to supply them with a...

Britain’s 1969 agreement to supply them with a plant capable of producing weapons grade Pu is what let them get their foot in the door. In the end they didn’t buy the plant, just critical components...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2020, 20:49
Replies: 24
Views: 6,093
Posted By Case One

Well what’s a rogue country? The largest ones are...

Well what’s a rogue country? The largest ones are NPT signatories who totally fail in their obligations. The worst offenders are Russia and the USA who still maintain massive stockpiles. Terrorists...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2020, 17:00
Replies: 24
Views: 6,093
Posted By Case One

It’s not just about Europe. The nuclear armed...

It’s not just about Europe. The nuclear armed states as NPT signatories have been taking the piss for decades. The rest of the world is quite rightly sick of us. However, we’d be foolish to disarm...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2020, 02:09
Replies: 4
Views: 3,380
Posted By Case One

Has the USA Committed Suicide?

I thought I’d stick this here instead of drowning it in the Jet Blast hamster wheel. It’s a serious question with serious implications. That country had been in a mess long before DJT took office,...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2020, 01:34
Replies: 16
Views: 5,123
Posted By Case One

I thiink wigz is right, but in my day it was...

I thiink wigz is right, but in my day it was usually only the Duty Stude who attempted it in the car. Everyone else normally rode the bus.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Apr 2019, 07:30
Replies: 31
Views: 28,238
Posted By Case One

Ha, that made me laugh. Better than sh1t isn't...

Ha, that made me laugh. Better than sh1t isn't much of a recommendation. Anyway, since when were we VA?
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Apr 2019, 20:37
Replies: 12
Views: 14,081
Posted By Case One

Just to complete the story, the 787 is back in...

Just to complete the story, the 787 is back in service after an outer wing section replacement.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2019, 17:30
Replies: 12
Views: 14,081
Posted By Case One

Yeah, no. The 787 was being towed over from the...

Yeah, no. The 787 was being towed over from the other side in preparation for the late departure that night. And although people keep saying wing-tip (perhaps that sounds less significant and...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Apr 2019, 06:46
Replies: 12
Views: 14,081
Posted By Case One

Substantial damage to the 787 starboard wing, a...

Substantial damage to the 787 starboard wing, a team from Boeing have gone out to assess it. I believe a third aircraft may then have been hit by the 340. Quite special really.

TIA
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2018, 09:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By Case One

A real gentleman, he will be sadly missed. ...

A real gentleman, he will be sadly missed.

RIP Sir.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2018, 12:16
Replies: 31
Views: 6,949
Posted By Case One

A truly incredible selfless act.

A truly incredible selfless act.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Oct 2015, 04:44
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,259,129
Posted By Case One

Highfive, you appear to be full of it. ...

Highfive, you appear to be full of it.

Virgin is contemplating some recruitment for 2016. I don't know anymore than that, I wasn't paying attention in the meeting since it doesn't affect me.
...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Aug 2015, 19:52
Replies: 85
Views: 25,143
Posted By Case One

It certainly was when I flew them, but that was...

It certainly was when I flew them, but that was over a decade ago. Landing in moderate/ severe turbulence could be interesting. With your entire body bouncing around, your hand on the thrust levers...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Feb 2015, 13:35
Replies: 31
Views: 12,489
Posted By Case One

Who said anything about expecting anyone to...

Who said anything about expecting anyone to willingly give up his salary? That's just one reason I'm happy to see a mandatory retirement age. Another is that it removes an avenue for companies to...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Feb 2015, 22:35
Replies: 31
Views: 12,489
Posted By Case One

Well I didn't say you personally old chap....

Well I didn't say you personally old chap. Perhaps you may not have sold your skills to the lo-co's or done the expat thing in search of a quick command/ TRI/ fleet manager position etc. - thereby...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
25th Feb 2015, 00:10
Replies: 31
Views: 12,489
Posted By Case One

This is tremendous news. There are some grumpy...

This is tremendous news. There are some grumpy old trainers and managers that I relish the oportunity to hear pontificating for another couple of years. There are those (not I) who feel they "need...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
28th Dec 2014, 15:22
Replies: 359
Views: 235,195
Posted By Case One

I hate to wade into this pile of poo so I won't....

I hate to wade into this pile of poo so I won't. But a side topic was raised which caused me to waste my time.



Really? You just don't know? Then you are clearly lacking in education and...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Nov 2014, 09:18
Replies: 108
Views: 40,156
Posted By Case One

Asymmetric thrust?

Still not seeing the requirement for, or advantage of this "upwind asymmetric thrust" concept (or whatever you wish to call it). Could one of the virtuosos of this technique kindly explain it in...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
6th Nov 2014, 09:39
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,259,129
Posted By Case One

Sorry for the ongoing thread drift. ...

Sorry for the ongoing thread drift.



It's not "fact" it's your opinion. Depending on exactly what is done in those light aeroplanes, I may or may not agree with you.



Firstly, as far as I...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Nov 2014, 11:14
Replies: 281
Views: 222,309
Posted By Case One

Procedure is to unlock the feather not to deploy...

Procedure is to unlock the feather not to deploy or activate it. Initiating feathering at high q is a terminal no no.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Nov 2014, 09:40
Replies: 281
Views: 222,309
Posted By Case One

Probably to ensure reasonable confidence in...

Probably to ensure reasonable confidence in feather capability before committing to the ballistic pull-up. SS1 and 2 cannot safely re-enter unfeathered.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
2nd Nov 2014, 23:20
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,259,129
Posted By Case One

Probably, but . . . I'm not so sure. ...

Probably, but . . .



I'm not so sure.



SH is completely different to LH. None of us are really current (rather than legal), most of us are kn@ckered and we fall back on experience and...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Oct 2014, 06:21
Replies: 1,399
Views: 1,259,129
Posted By Case One

Morale is better but . . . For new joiners...

Morale is better but . . .

For new joiners time to command is very long (I'd guess 15+ years, others may disagree).
Those expecting five night mini-holidays in CPT etc should think again. More...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2014, 08:07
Replies: 19
Views: 5,359
Posted By Case One

Lots of good responses here and I sympathise with...

Lots of good responses here and I sympathise with you're predicament. I too scored higher for O than P but I left them in no doubt as to my view and got what I wanted.

In your case, if you want to...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Sep 2014, 13:01
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,034,790
Posted By Case One

Well I've just seen it, and from my standpoint as...

Well I've just seen it, and from my standpoint as an engineer and pilot who's just about to convert to type I found it disquieting. Bottom line, it's not really a Boeing, at least not in the way that...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 15:56
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,204,743
Posted By Case One

Thanks fourgolds, as someone about to go from A...

Thanks fourgolds, as someone about to go from A to B I'll store that one away.

Now back to another 500 or so posts telling us about the three times table or assuming all companies work like theirs...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jul 2013, 22:18
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,204,743
Posted By Case One

Regardless of the outcome of this investigation,...

Regardless of the outcome of this investigation, I thought it was pretty well established that this industry does indeed have a big problem that's getting bigger.
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