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Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2009, 15:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,676
Posted By xraf

size 9! Dont ask about how the sizing works,...

size 9!

Dont ask about how the sizing works, everyone who ever found out had to be shot!

Regards

Xraf:ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2009, 10:47
Replies: 110
Views: 32,393
Posted By xraf

A couple of Non PC Airforce ones from the 80's ...

A couple of Non PC Airforce ones from the 80's

Thrombosis - A slow moving clot

Cuffs - Cheer up for F***s Sake

:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2008, 12:12
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,987,305
Posted By xraf

As no one bothered: Is it after lunch and...

As no one bothered:

Is it after lunch and the dog is saying " God! I'm stuffed!":oh:

Hat Coat etc
Xraf:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2008, 12:20
Replies: 13
Views: 991
Posted By xraf

Have you not been on Google today? They...

Have you not been on Google today?

They have a hot air balloon logo on the home page - We thought it must be some kind of anniversary but once you click the link it tells you that the first...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jun 2008, 13:47
Replies: 153
Views: 17,529
Posted By xraf

Been away all weekend too but - OMG!!! :eek: ...

Been away all weekend too but - OMG!!! :eek:

Still, give him a few years to mature and he'll make a perfect London Mayor!

Might be a bit overqualified though at least old Boris is funny. :E...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th May 2008, 12:54
Replies: 26
Views: 2,859
Posted By xraf

One in 60 said: You get a checkout flight i.e....

One in 60 said: You get a checkout flight i.e. the club wants members to go with an instructor because it's been more than 30 days, don't bother teaching them anything UNLESS they would like your...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th May 2008, 13:34
Replies: 31
Views: 3,922
Posted By xraf

There are other rules about providing...

There are other rules about providing satisfactory working conditions and it would seem yours are not. The following is a quote from a health and safety website I just found called...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2008, 09:01
Replies: 27
Views: 2,455
Posted By xraf

:mad::mad: hell!! That was quick! My poor old...

:mad::mad: hell!! That was quick! My poor old hands cant stand that much typing again today! What happened and why please mods? I thought the advice side of things was developing nicely.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2008, 08:28
Replies: 9
Views: 984
Posted By xraf

Morning all! Well, I've done what they say...

Morning all!

Well, I've done what they say to do.... I read the thread, I counted to ten, I walked away from the computer and I even had a coffee but on my return all I can say is still..OMG!!!:\...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2008, 15:09
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,987,305
Posted By xraf

"..aaand the wings would go aboouuut here, tell...

"..aaand the wings would go aboouuut here, tell you what, if I put my hand on my hip you might get a better idea....."
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2008, 12:26
Replies: 30
Views: 8,383
Posted By xraf

http://www.war-experience.org/history/keyaspects/d...

http://www.war-experience.org/history/keyaspects/damsraid0543/pagethree.asp

Google is your friend!

Xraf:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2008, 11:15
Replies: 24
Views: 3,705
Posted By xraf

Excellent post by 3 greens However, my 2p...

Excellent post by 3 greens

However, my 2p is that in this day of relaxing standards (see posts, many and various) a new(ish) say sub 100 hrs, pilot would be well advised to have a standard...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th May 2008, 14:24
Replies: 4
Views: 623
Posted By xraf

There's lots of help available these days....

There's lots of help available these days. However, its very expensive takes a long time and you really have to want it.

Speak to Dr Oeufpate on 0800 STOP NOW he'll help you to manage the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2007, 13:33
Replies: 231
Views: 22,101
Posted By xraf

'Can't you just say hello like a normal person?' ...

'Can't you just say hello like a normal person?'

is Robbie coltrane as zukovsky in James Bond - The world is not enough

How about

"I don’t know what’s scarier, losing a nuclear weapon or...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2007, 10:59
Replies: 108
Views: 13,477
Posted By xraf

Although FFF makes several very good points, and...

Although FFF makes several very good points, and God knows we've all relied on the 'experienced guy' on occasion, unfortunately after an accident its the letter of the law not the usual practice at...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2007, 08:22
Replies: 354
Views: 72,626
Posted By xraf

This one will date you! Contender for the...

This one will date you!

Contender for the worst I've seen

Who can remember Richard O'Sullivan (The 'man about the house' actor)as a Harrier pilot who gets 'a bit stressed' because, among...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2007, 12:56
Replies: 49
Views: 14,338
Posted By xraf

This is a sort of failed ejection story, in that...

This is a sort of failed ejection story, in that at least one participant wasnt a volunteer!.....I wasn't there but remember the fuss, sometime mid 80's in the dim and distant, an ejection from a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2007, 11:51
Replies: 354
Views: 72,626
Posted By xraf

12 Sqn Buccs is good and still available (on...

12 Sqn Buccs is good and still available (on ebay!) but no one has mentioned The Right Stuff - Well the first half anyway with actual footage of Glennis!- the space bit gets a bit tedious later.
...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Aug 2007, 08:34
Replies: 72
Views: 14,680
Posted By xraf

Devil Stop falling for it!

Oh well here we go:rolleyes:

Look, these sort of things are always brought up by the unelectable BEFORE they get anywhere near 'power'.

Doesn't anyone remember the fiasco of Neil Kinnock...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2007, 13:29
Replies: 18
Views: 1,743
Posted By xraf

Probly kant even spell trol! :rolleyes:

Probly kant even spell trol! :rolleyes:
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jul 2007, 15:43
Replies: 429
Views: 177,980
Posted By xraf

That Black Beauty...............She's a dark...

That Black Beauty...............She's a dark horse!
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2007, 15:14
Replies: 107
Views: 12,496
Posted By xraf

Although it would take quite a big change I think...

Although it would take quite a big change I think this is something that should be altered. I'd be interested in everyone's thoughts.

IMHO There should be no place for orbiting in any circuit, if...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Jul 2007, 12:34
Replies: 17
Views: 2,257
Posted By xraf

"It is very rare that salaries decrease massively...

"It is very rare that salaries decrease massively over a short period of time, its more a slow erosion. So F/W instructors have probably had similar reducing salaries for a longer time."

Was...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2007, 07:42
Replies: 63
Views: 6,119
Posted By xraf

Dear Maxdrypower et al - Pre rant General...

Dear Maxdrypower et al

- Pre rant General Elfinsafedy warning "Feeling a bit off today!":suspect:

Of course you are wrong!

Wrong, in fact to feel ANYTHING about this kind of trivial...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2007, 09:14
Replies: 14
Views: 1,634
Posted By xraf

"Medicine training is time-based, but in flying...

"Medicine training is time-based, but in flying it's competency-based. You can't move on until you're competent in that field.":eek:

So basically this guy, WHO TRAINS SURGEONS has only just...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2007, 14:21
Replies: 16
Views: 1,473
Posted By xraf

Yeah I thought you might be! So....if you...

Yeah I thought you might be!

So....if you check jet2whatnots posts he has asked questions about PPL flying in fast jets, high speed generally, helicopter importation and twins. I am guessing he's...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2007, 13:51
Replies: 16
Views: 1,473
Posted By xraf

Bose x - If you disagree thats fine but I found...

Bose x - If you disagree thats fine but I found the Kings stuff to be first class training material - just trying to help:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2007, 11:02
Replies: 16
Views: 1,473
Posted By xraf

If you are going to fly the Duchess one of the...

If you are going to fly the Duchess one of the best training aids is the King schools multi engine DVD. It applies for other twins of course but they use a Duchess in the DVD and although they are...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2007, 11:12
Replies: 409
Views: 64,790
Posted By xraf

Add Ian Stewart, MP, Rt Hon Ian McCartney, and...

Add Ian Stewart, MP, Rt Hon Ian McCartney, and Buckingham Palace to the list.

Get the folks around you interested too, we've all got an MP!

Xraf:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2007, 10:51
Replies: 409
Views: 64,790
Posted By xraf

Job done

Just emailed Hazel Blears. One of the MPs for Manchester and Minister of the Crown!

I'm proud of PPRUNERs today!:D

Xraf:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2007, 12:48
Replies: 90
Views: 11,816
Posted By xraf

Gravity never gives up!:ok:

Gravity never gives up!:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2007, 12:22
Replies: 71
Views: 27,141
Posted By xraf

DA42 double engine failure

Thoughts on this?

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2007/04/23/213371/accident-ignites-da42-engine-row.html

Evidently, if you have a flat battery in a Twinstar you should only use external...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2007, 10:01
Replies: 127
Views: 23,777
Posted By xraf

RE above picture

If this is a UK GA airport then the guy on the right is the only one that is acceptable because the one on the left doesnt have a hi-viz jacket on.:ugh:

Xraf:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2007, 08:49
Replies: 127
Views: 23,777
Posted By xraf

Morning all! Dont we think that with a...

Morning all!

Dont we think that with a single post and an immediate disappearing trick our esteemed colleague 'Basin':8 might just conceivably be winding us all up!!:ugh:

Anyway, I'm off to...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2007, 09:28
Replies: 22
Views: 3,795
Posted By xraf

Methinks this whipper snapper needs a dose of the...

Methinks this whipper snapper needs a dose of the tag team formerly known as Tourist/Xraf:=

See the following for a recent engagement:...
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