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Forum: Fragrant Harbour
5th Apr 2017, 00:45
Replies: 51
Views: 35,625
Posted By RRAAMJET

It really, really saddens me to read this. Friend...

It really, really saddens me to read this. Friend says things are chaotic.
I just have happy memories of flying for what was then absolutely the world's #1 carrier, and by far the most difficult to...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2016, 17:59
Replies: 38
Views: 10,079
Posted By RRAAMJET

We used to fly HM to Marham for Sandringham,...

We used to fly HM to Marham for Sandringham, often with the dogs aboard. The Royal Train was used infrequently.

BEags is absolutely correct ref security and imposing risk to the travelling...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2016, 15:49
Replies: 38
Views: 10,079
Posted By RRAAMJET

3 decades since I flew that very jet, can't...

3 decades since I flew that very jet, can't imagine they have that many cycles or hours on them, even now. And that may be the problem: not enough usage for reliability. Hard to tell from photo, but...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
2nd Nov 2015, 16:02
Replies: 98
Views: 61,145
Posted By RRAAMJET

Hey Crash-bandicoot, "firm and within operational...

Hey Crash-bandicoot, "firm and within operational limits" on 3% of landings on a widebody is still unacceptable. Shows where we are headed with experience levels worldwide on WB, and management...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
10th Sep 2015, 14:21
Replies: 22
Views: 9,777
Posted By RRAAMJET

Well chaps, back in my day in CX we had an...

Well chaps, back in my day in CX we had an evacuation in NRT off a Trimotor in crappy conditions, video out there somewhere. The pax grabbed their duty free and smashed it all over the foot of the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Aug 2015, 18:32
Replies: 156
Views: 94,821
Posted By RRAAMJET

Thumbs up Will do Got to get it off tape medium first;...

Will do
Got to get it off tape medium first; live in the Keys and need specialist to do it, but Office Depot recc'd a place.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
28th Aug 2015, 15:38
Replies: 156
Views: 94,821
Posted By RRAAMJET

I have a night video of me with John Stone and...

I have a night video of me with John Stone and Priesty in the 3-holer from overhead the Island to touchdown, filmed by a sim manufacturer crew to get their computer model accurate. I've got to get it...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
25th Aug 2015, 17:23
Replies: 156
Views: 94,821
Posted By RRAAMJET

Loved flying the IGS! Never looked at the...

Loved flying the IGS! Never looked at the checkerboard…I had my own ground references for alignment, which differed slightly from L-1011 to -400. I was a practitioner of the 'weasel appwoach' in fair...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2015, 14:36
Replies: 1,757
Views: 987,628
Posted By RRAAMJET

Totally correct, Phil and Bunny. 20k-plus hours...

Totally correct, Phil and Bunny. 20k-plus hours in airliners has left me with ZERO recent experience in aeros and I wouldn't dream of attempting even a ferry flight in a pointy thing these days. Last...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Aug 2015, 18:38
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,030,668
Posted By RRAAMJET

Irish Steve: "TMA base FL550"??? What they...

Irish Steve: "TMA base FL550"??? What they operating out of Gatport Airwick these days? U2?

Jackoniko: I know you're an experienced FJ chap, thanks for posting, but I believe that the video shot...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2015, 00:54
Replies: 1,757
Views: 987,628
Posted By RRAAMJET

What MSOCS said, in spades. Particularly ref...

What MSOCS said, in spades. Particularly ref Andy, whom I remember hosting at BoBD outside my Sqn many years ago at the visiting aircrew tent.

Similar 'outrage' and knee jerk followed the Reno...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2015, 04:28
Replies: 16
Views: 4,804
Posted By RRAAMJET

I was horrified to realize I'm officially history...

I was horrified to realize I'm officially history by finding no less than 3 airframes I'd actually flown at Hendon. And I'm not sure about the Grasshopper glider in reception, coz I flew those, too....
Forum: North America
11th Apr 2015, 03:29
Replies: 28
Views: 11,695
Posted By RRAAMJET

What NGFellow said: don't spend money converting...

What NGFellow said: don't spend money converting type rating.

I'm one of the pre-interviewers. Also a former green card holder, no degree (but ex-mil). Your experience is valuable, no doubt about...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
11th Apr 2015, 02:56
Replies: 87
Views: 37,300
Posted By RRAAMJET

Ok, I'll bite... Ex CX from early 90's. When...

Ok, I'll bite...

Ex CX from early 90's. When I went for my US citizen interview VETA LTD was on file as "US-company" for employment records. Does VETA still exist?

As some have mentioned here,...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Mar 2015, 04:13
Replies: 84
Views: 118,606
Posted By RRAAMJET

Flying Clog, good post...I flew for that lot 2...

Flying Clog, good post...I flew for that lot 2 decades ago, was a struggle then. Nothing has improved much....?

Now:
Capt
Legacy
$20k + month 73hrs
16% 401k
Blah blah

"Grass is greener"...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2015, 03:47
Replies: 41
Views: 11,682
Posted By RRAAMJET

Exascoteer and camelspyder are prob former Sqn...

Exascoteer and camelspyder are prob former Sqn mates of mine (early 90's?)...

Rarely post here any more, but I have to say my last yr in RAF flying Doms was a hoot. GREAT Sqn and lotsa fun with...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Dec 2014, 03:12
Replies: 27
Views: 25,471
Posted By RRAAMJET

Rarely post here anymore, but in this case, from...

Rarely post here anymore, but in this case, from what I have read, good job crew. Single eng landings never routine, and calming the pax whilst planning all adds to the potential drama...so in this...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2014, 03:14
Replies: 1,221
Views: 970,157
Posted By RRAAMJET

Exmm...best of luck I was you 30+ years ago,...

Exmm...best of luck

I was you 30+ years ago, never thought I stood a chance.
Ended up USAF Exchange tour etc, had a blast.

Be a leader, but be humble, and you'll surprise yourself, and the...
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Aug 2014, 02:21
Replies: 26
Views: 12,427
Posted By RRAAMJET

Wally and Priesty....2 decades ago, but what a...

Wally and Priesty....2 decades ago, but what a blast! Miss them all, don't miss the hangovers in the Rama Gardens.

RIP boys
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2014, 03:50
Replies: 16
Views: 4,398
Posted By RRAAMJET

BEags.... Was at that Swapped my wings for a...

BEags....
Was at that
Swapped my wings for a Czech "checker" Sqn patch...just checked downstairs: still got it here in Florida Keys....
Cheers
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2013, 22:19
Replies: 54
Views: 13,409
Posted By RRAAMJET

Hi BEags, yes, I had to do a re-read...

Hi BEags, yes, I had to do a re-read too...realized what BV meant! The Internet can be a black hole for phrases unintentionally, I suppose...

Regardless, BV's obvious connection to the graduating...
Forum: North America
14th Jun 2013, 03:56
Replies: 10
Views: 5,009
Posted By RRAAMJET

Hi Pie... I'm a Brit living in the Keys flying...

Hi Pie...
I'm a Brit living in the Keys flying long haul for one of the 'big 3'...

My advice:
You have a MUCH better chance than most I've seen here in the last 13 yrs in making your dream come...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2013, 03:16
Replies: 10
Views: 4,419
Posted By RRAAMJET

Well, I just walked around it, chaps, and it's...

Well, I just walked around it, chaps, and it's pretty f****d, I'd say.
Looks like fwd bulkhead wrecked, and there's a worrying kink in the fuselage.
They've already painted-out all the markings,...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2012, 02:49
Replies: 86
Views: 19,202
Posted By RRAAMJET

Wow, some amazing stuff on here, didn't know the...

Wow, some amazing stuff on here, didn't know the Hunter had that many variants; (who put 'two write-offs'!? Funny...or perhaps not so much?). Anyway:

Slingsby
Cherokee
Tomahawk
Bulldog
T-37...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2011, 21:48
Replies: 163
Views: 75,853
Posted By RRAAMJET

Hello Taxydual! Met you at re-union? ...

Hello Taxydual!

Met you at re-union?

Cheers...ex-TQF living in USA...(not K8)
K4 was a great Capt, lots of fun to fly with, and v professional. Hung out to dry is right. I'd fly with him...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jul 2011, 03:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,729
Posted By RRAAMJET

Ok...bits n pieces of the picture on this thread ...

Ok...bits n pieces of the picture on this thread

As stated previously:
Let's assume you're in the USA on a -800:
You're going to have 27k bump engines for SNA ops
Warranty invalid at that...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Mar 2009, 19:58
Replies: 2,906
Views: 1,450,680
Posted By RRAAMJET

Topslide, I agree with everything you've written....

Topslide, I agree with everything you've written. What on earth is all this b/s about the radalt affecting the basic flying of the a/c. Good grief...the world's press, particularly over here in US,...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Feb 2009, 17:30
Replies: 2,015
Views: 716,212
Posted By RRAAMJET

Flight Safety: '...gear and flaps to...

Flight Safety: '...gear and flaps to retract...upset...appropriate...' errr, not quite sure if you meant that the way it reads...I was always taught to leave the configuration changes until recovery...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2008, 14:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,218
Posted By RRAAMJET

Sorry, couldn't make it either from Texas, hope...

Sorry, couldn't make it either from Texas, hope you all had a great time!
Cheers...been many moons...:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2008, 21:32
Replies: 42
Views: 10,327
Posted By RRAAMJET

MadMart: no, it was an F-5 (E model, I believe,...

MadMart: no, it was an F-5 (E model, I believe, single-seater w. leading edge slats, as per the old agressor sqdns. The T-38 Talon has a fixed leading edge and no variable intake ramps, always a...
Forum: North America
23rd Apr 2008, 20:13
Replies: 20
Views: 3,722
Posted By RRAAMJET

"The first day that holster was demoed to an FFDO...

"The first day that holster was demoed to an FFDO training class the gun fired accidently."

Yeah...and why the hell was that gun loaded?? When I was military, we always did gun drills with...
Forum: North America
31st Mar 2008, 21:26
Replies: 7
Views: 3,765
Posted By RRAAMJET

This has to be the wildest thread I've...

This has to be the wildest thread I've read...:suspect:

Either you're Bill Gates or a Saudi prince or you've been imbibing something stronger than a Guinness. How about a Space Shuttle qual....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Mar 2008, 00:29
Replies: 1,172
Views: 265,433
Posted By RRAAMJET

".........Maybe his "roumoured" move to become...

".........Maybe his "roumoured" move to become the CEO of one of the USAs big 3 will happen sooner than later!!"

Oh dear Lord...:eek:

We're perfectly awful on our own, thank you very much...and...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2008, 22:30
Replies: 57
Views: 16,749
Posted By RRAAMJET

A couple of Captains of the Queen's Flight would...

A couple of Captains of the Queen's Flight would surely win the oldest aircrew actively flying at that time - they were on the crew list, on the imprest, Gen Decs, etc. They didn't actually fly the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2008, 22:06
Replies: 33
Views: 7,358
Posted By RRAAMJET

Black and white or in colour?:}

Black and white or in colour?:}
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