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Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2011, 21:53
Replies: 16
Views: 3,370
Posted By Question_Answer

FODPlod, The per hour costs quoted in...

FODPlod,

The per hour costs quoted in Hansard will relate to the Whole Life Costs of the aircraft through the entire (25+ years of the programme) including the equipment, personnel,...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2010, 18:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,391
Posted By Question_Answer

I am slightly confused by how the taxpayer (me)...

I am slightly confused by how the taxpayer (me) is going to be assured we are getting value for money from this rather complicated commercial arrangement. How much fee on fee is there going to be?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2010, 21:33
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,623,086
Posted By Question_Answer

If there is good life to be had, then it sounds...

If there is good life to be had, then it sounds like an idea worth the MOD to assess in a bit more detail along with F-18 - no harm in keeping options open.

Regarding UCAV operations, agreed for...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2010, 20:09
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,623,086
Posted By Question_Answer

Double Zero, You have already pointed out...

Double Zero,

You have already pointed out that the production line is long since closed, thus second-hand would be required. How much usable life is likely to be in any airframes (and engines...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Jul 2010, 21:21
Replies: 27
Views: 4,006
Posted By Question_Answer

I echo a few of the posts on here that...

I echo a few of the posts on here that Farnborough this year just did not feel like it hit the spot that previous years had done for me. A total lack of modern aircraft displayed - where were all the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2010, 18:12
Replies: 11
Views: 2,660
Posted By Question_Answer

I believe it was the B-1B, not a B-2 that turned...

I believe it was the B-1B, not a B-2 that turned and lined up on Blackbushe rather than the Farnborough airshow, this was in 2004. Perhaps the B-2 also did the same trick a decade before, but I can't...
Forum: Flight Testing
16th Feb 2010, 22:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,128
Posted By Question_Answer

Aucky, I wonder whether you would be well...

Aucky,

I wonder whether you would be well positioned for a future position in the AAIB as an Inspector, taking your future formal engineering quals on top of your pilot quals? I don't know exact...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2009, 21:39
Replies: 42
Views: 6,768
Posted By Question_Answer

X-32 - A basking shark!

X-32 - A basking shark!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2008, 23:47
Replies: 50
Views: 7,982
Posted By Question_Answer

Gen J D R F-117 was of course retired...

Gen J D R



F-117 was of course retired from the USAF earlier this year, but no doubt there are a few in good flying condition. I'm with you, there has to be something coming out of Area 51,...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2008, 22:57
Replies: 839
Views: 204,778
Posted By Question_Answer

As far as FJ operations from CVF, can we all...

As far as FJ operations from CVF, can we all agree that there is no single aircraft solution that has low risk, delivers "all" that is required up to its OSD and does not require continued £Bns to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2008, 18:56
Replies: 107
Views: 24,724
Posted By Question_Answer

What is the potential for UAV/UCAV operations...

What is the potential for UAV/UCAV operations from CVF?

I assume the maturity of any potential solution is currently so low and that there is no programme geared for CVF which would influence the...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Sep 2008, 22:22
Replies: 24
Views: 10,955
Posted By Question_Answer

I think I'm with High Heeled - slightly confused...

I think I'm with High Heeled - slightly confused about use of the word "competent" and "failed" in the same question. Surely, competent = fit for purpose = not a failure?
However, reading into what...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2008, 21:51
Replies: 18
Views: 4,144
Posted By Question_Answer

..or perhaps the rather more poignant "Only the...

..or perhaps the rather more poignant "Only the good die young" (on 7th Son...album).
Read Bruce's wiki entry for some interesting stories (school expulsion!). With his drive and determination...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2008, 10:35
Replies: 107
Views: 24,724
Posted By Question_Answer

regarding the braking system - do any...

regarding the braking system - do any aircraft/could this one be designed to have ABS type systems?
How about install some very large fans/blowers on the bow of the ship to increase the WOD during...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2008, 19:27
Replies: 107
Views: 24,724
Posted By Question_Answer

IIRC The VAAC Harrier successfully performed an...

IIRC The VAAC Harrier successfully performed an automated VL a couple of years ago. Aren't many UAV now doing autolanding? So surely not too tricky to achieve autoland SRVL with F-35. Regarding...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2008, 22:31
Replies: 32
Views: 2,664
Posted By Question_Answer

TommyGun - there are "Harmony guidelines" which...

TommyGun - there are "Harmony guidelines" which are set out to try and manage the ratio of time at home and away. Type harmony guidelines into a search engine and you should be able to see recent...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2008, 22:14
Replies: 20
Views: 3,875
Posted By Question_Answer

N Joe, good link to the fastest aircraft, whether...

N Joe, good link to the fastest aircraft, whether substantiated figures or surfing spotters.

<pedant mode on> I note the following text above the #1 entry - "the Helios satellite obriting the sun...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2008, 23:23
Replies: 12
Views: 1,956
Posted By Question_Answer

In my view, this discussion and tucs comments in...

In my view, this discussion and tucs comments in particular splits the debate into several threads:
1) The 10 fat-cats knew they were onto a winner but no one in MOD prevented this. There are fat...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2008, 20:34
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,980,806
Posted By Question_Answer

....is it a bird, ..is it a plane, no it's...

....is it a bird, ..is it a plane, no it's SARperman :ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2008, 20:30
Replies: 23
Views: 3,284
Posted By Question_Answer

barking! ......and to think that they could...

barking! ......and to think that they could mitigate their concern about the "risk" by putting a simple clause in to make it clear that perhaps the insurance would only cover the vehicle if it...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Feb 2008, 15:46
Replies: 54
Views: 17,230
Posted By Question_Answer

How about a small set of numeric codes (to be...

How about a small set of numeric codes (to be approved by ICAO) that can be read out to complement the rest of the transmission - analagous to what the police use in some parts of the world?

So,...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jan 2008, 21:50
Replies: 17
Views: 9,060
Posted By Question_Answer

Whilst clearly a risk when used during the...

Whilst clearly a risk when used during the incident (e.g. the recent t/o crash with truck on runway) to themselves and other PAX, amateur camera shots (though perhaps not in this incident) could...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2008, 15:40
Replies: 68
Views: 11,178
Posted By Question_Answer

Yes it must have been - I spotted the very...

Yes it must have been - I spotted the very offensive word before the post was deleted.
Since the originator seems not able to a) use non-offensive language and tone, b) be accurate with their...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2008, 11:06
Replies: 110
Views: 26,446
Posted By Question_Answer

A combination of two very emotive subjects fused...

A combination of two very emotive subjects fused together.
Is this view held by all the families? (no need to answer here)
Perhaps the honours list needs to be offered to the public to "speak now...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Sep 2007, 21:46
Replies: 356
Views: 115,795
Posted By Question_Answer

Hmmm, that really does look way too low. Is there...

Hmmm, that really does look way too low. Is there any WIGE (Wing In Ground Effect) "helping" to keep this manouevre margainally less lunatic than it looks. Not that WIGE is going to help much if he...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Aug 2007, 21:22
Replies: 16
Views: 4,297
Posted By Question_Answer

Regarding the range of Laker DC-10 LGW to...

Regarding the range of Laker DC-10 LGW to Orlando, I recall I did this trip as a lad once on this route, although both outbound and inbound the plane stopped for a lick of fuel at Bangor, Maine....
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2006, 20:55
Replies: 18
Views: 2,435
Posted By Question_Answer

There in is the partnering challenge.... Your...

There in is the partnering challenge....
Your Vehicle Manager "Dagenham Dave" has this nice little BMW M3 in his lock up that would "meet your requirements nicely sir" and can give you it at a...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2006, 20:33
Replies: 18
Views: 2,435
Posted By Question_Answer

Thats what the NAO reports on most projects......

Thats what the NAO reports on most projects... still maybe will get one right, there have been some successes......erm, erm, C-17, ASTOR??
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2006, 20:21
Replies: 18
Views: 2,435
Posted By Question_Answer

Sure the bidders have ideas..and you've listed...

Sure the bidders have ideas..and you've listed some obvious runners.
As to what aircraft they are and when they will be in place, the following extract from the UKMFTS website...
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