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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2023, 07:26
Replies: 67
Views: 35,344
Posted By buttrick

Valedictory letter

I got a personal valedictory letter from AVM Jock Stirrup who was Air Officer Commanding (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Officer_Commanding) No. 1 Group...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jun 2021, 04:32
Replies: 1
Views: 973
Posted By buttrick

Tandem mainwheels

Does anybody have details of the tandem mainwheels tried on piper cubs and similar light aircraft in the late 1940s? The image I have won't upload!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Jan 2017, 08:34
Replies: 11
Views: 6,306
Posted By buttrick

http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/187925mallard1.j...

http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/187925mallard1.jpg

Classic "Oh I'm stalling, I shall pick up the wing with aileron AND in-turn rudder".
BASIC flying:-at low speeds ALWAYS use out of turn rudder...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2017, 03:16
Replies: 484
Views: 591,667
Posted By buttrick

Probably so they wouldn't have to upload fuel in...

Probably so they wouldn't have to upload fuel in Syria
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jan 2017, 23:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,973
Posted By buttrick

Found the turbofan: it's a Budworth instructional...

Found the turbofan: it's a Budworth instructional aid hence the purpose built display mount.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jan 2017, 18:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,973
Posted By buttrick

Mystery engines and aircraft

Can someone please identify engines and aircraft at:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MAM_turbofan.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MAM_turbofan_front.jpg...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jan 2016, 00:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By buttrick

Westray & Papa Westray

Does anybody know the history of these airfields. They look ex-military, but I can find no mention of them as military airfields.:O
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th May 2014, 14:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,683
Posted By buttrick

Omani Jags retiring

The last flights for Jaguars in Oman are scheduled for 23 July 2014, at Thumrait of course. 37 years sterling service!!
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th May 2014, 11:34
Replies: 16
Views: 3,895
Posted By buttrick

Blue note

Having had the pleasure of working at Thumrait for eleven years, it was always a pleasure to hear the blue note as the 1-11 descended to land, particularly if you were sat in the terminal.
Does...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Apr 2014, 13:49
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,200,247
Posted By buttrick

Here's the chart again ...

Here's the chart again


http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s675/RichardC10/map_zps008b98dd.jpg (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/RichardC10/media/map_zps008b98dd.jpg.html)
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2014, 06:10
Replies: 60
Views: 51,780
Posted By buttrick

Neither did I until recently, it's a modern yank...

Neither did I until recently, it's a modern yank thing.
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Apr 2014, 01:38
Replies: 60
Views: 51,780
Posted By buttrick

Krystal: At what point did I write "The...

Krystal:

At what point did I write
"The 757 has....."

I just pointed out inconsistencies in other peoples posts!

Overpressure from whatever source is a widely known cause of DOOR pop off...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2014, 03:53
Replies: 60
Views: 51,780
Posted By buttrick

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/petebutt/...

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/petebutt/imagejpg1-1.jpg (http://s1183.photobucket.com/user/petebutt/media/imagejpg1-1.jpg.html)
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2014, 03:42
Replies: 60
Views: 51,780
Posted By buttrick

Just an example of something that COULD cause a...

Just an example of something that COULD cause a door to pop off.

For the ignorami DOOR is used in many more modern /US aircraft instead of PANEL.
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2014, 11:07
Replies: 60
Views: 51,780
Posted By buttrick

I would hope the reservoir had a LOT less than...

I would hope the reservoir had a LOT less than 3000psi in it!!

Most airliners are now using 4000 or even higher, to save weight.

The hydraulic system will not have enough flow to cause the door...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Apr 2014, 07:31
Replies: 60
Views: 51,780
Posted By buttrick

A few clues: At the fwd inboard corner the...

A few clues:
At the fwd inboard corner the flange is not damaged or displaced, therefore the screws were not in those holes.

None of the landings are damaged: if the screws were fitted you would...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Apr 2014, 06:23
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,190,338
Posted By buttrick

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/petebutt/...

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/petebutt/Image1-3.jpg (http://s1183.photobucket.com/user/petebutt/media/Image1-3.jpg.html)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Apr 2014, 06:14
Replies: 4,884
Views: 615,493
Posted By buttrick

Ole!! A very high probability of it being...

Ole!!

A very high probability of it being the
Hispano Aviación HA-1109-K1L

OH if right!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Mar 2014, 03:16
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,190,338
Posted By buttrick

. .???

.


.???
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2014, 16:16
Replies: 4,884
Views: 615,493
Posted By buttrick

hole in one! Here is a nicer pic of it ...

hole in one! Here is a nicer pic of it

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/petebutt/Scheldemusch.jpg (http://s1183.photobucket.com/user/petebutt/media/Scheldemusch.jpg.html)
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
29th Mar 2014, 10:36
Replies: 8
Views: 5,031
Posted By buttrick

Someone on the MH370 forum asked about fluid...

Someone on the MH370 forum asked about fluid venting from a pipe inbord of the no.2 engine. Somebody suggested fuel, but that does not seem sensible.
Are there any P-3 techies familiar with the fuel...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
29th Mar 2014, 10:08
Replies: 8
Views: 5,031
Posted By buttrick

Someone on the MH370 forum asked about fluid...

Someone on the MH370 forum asked about fluid venting from a pipe inboard of the no.2 engine. Somebody suggested fuel, but that does not seem sensible.
Are there any P-3 techies familiar with the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2014, 10:01
Replies: 4,884
Views: 615,493
Posted By buttrick

new one

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x461/petebutt/Image1-2.jpg (http://s1183.photobucket.com/user/petebutt/media/Image1-2.jpg.html)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2014, 06:05
Replies: 4,884
Views: 615,493
Posted By buttrick

I think that is enough time, might just catch...

I think that is enough time, might just catch Noyade before he goes beddy byes

RAE Zephyr
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2014, 06:04
Replies: 4,884
Views: 615,493
Posted By buttrick

Thankfully we rarely de-rigged it. Flew well...

Thankfully we rarely de-rigged it. Flew well enough and had amarkedly better performance than the K-8 we had.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2014, 04:35
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,200,247
Posted By buttrick

Same elapsed time - 6 hours from last radar...

Same elapsed time - 6 hours from last radar return (if not bogus)
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2014, 03:48
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,200,247
Posted By buttrick

OK a bit speculative but not pure! It would be...

OK a bit speculative but not pure!
It would be exactly the sort of consequence of the gennys going off-line and RAT or APU coming on line.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2014, 02:10
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,200,247
Posted By buttrick

The pings DO set the timeframe, and the point of...

The pings DO set the timeframe, and the point of fuel exhaustion is almost certainly when the partial ping was received AFTER 8:11, as the APU and/or RAT took over electrical generation (causing the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2014, 00:50
Replies: 4,884
Views: 615,493
Posted By buttrick

I know what it is, but I'll give others a chance,...

I know what it is, but I'll give others a chance, for a few hours.

The slim booms had me really confused until you lead me off the APU path.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2014, 00:26
Replies: 4,884
Views: 615,493
Posted By buttrick

Sneaky Noyade!! That's an APU isn't it!! I...

Sneaky Noyade!!
That's an APU isn't it!!
I expect it is a Blackburn Perth or Iris
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2014, 00:06
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,200,247
Posted By buttrick

Nothing to do with arcs. Pure physics ...

Nothing to do with arcs.
Pure physics

Speed x time = distance

Simple as that

For it to have flown a shorter distance then either speed or time MUST be lower.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2014, 00:03
Replies: 4,884
Views: 615,493
Posted By buttrick

Cross posted Spot on you have the con

Cross posted
Spot on
you have the con
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2014, 00:02
Replies: 4,884
Views: 615,493
Posted By buttrick

You'll probably have to look quite hard Only 12...

You'll probably have to look quite hard
Only 12 built I think!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Mar 2014, 23:46
Replies: 4,884
Views: 615,493
Posted By buttrick

Not a Swallow Wrong country! A clue needed I...

Not a Swallow
Wrong country!
A clue needed I suspect

SF-??
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Mar 2014, 23:43
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,190,338
Posted By buttrick

sorry for Delay. Yes the famous hold for the...

sorry for Delay.
Yes the famous hold for the golf course!!

You have the con Evansb
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