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7th Jul 2014, 15:20
Replies: 21
Views: 5,982
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Interesting article, not a fan of the line ...

Interesting article, not a fan of the line

"...and was certainly a forerunner of things to come with the famous Harrier Jump Jet years later, an aircraft that used rotating nozzles with fantastic...
21st Mar 2014, 21:05
Replies: 20
Views: 7,039
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Not much of a lead but Miramar air station in CA...

Not much of a lead but Miramar air station in CA still use them for training...

...looking at google earth, they appear to based at North Island air station and use Miramar for circuits.
7th Mar 2014, 21:25
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

So at what point do we get the extra thrust from...

So at what point do we get the extra thrust from water injection in the turbines?
20th Jun 2011, 17:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,818
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

I saw this and it just made me laugh. It's like...

I saw this and it just made me laugh. It's like the Paris airshow is being used for outrageous claims this time around.

I can't see any airline buying into an aircraft that is carrying multiple...
24th Mar 2011, 16:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,751
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

I've 2 external 1Tb hard drives, not had one...

I've 2 external 1Tb hard drives, not had one issue and they've been running continuously now for 2 years.
10th Mar 2011, 14:19
Replies: 200
Views: 43,015
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

I don't think he could do that. If he was seen to...

I don't think he could do that. If he was seen to muck in then for any other natural disaster he'd have to appear and help, otherwise it's thumbing his nose at the ones he can't do.

If, on the...
23rd Feb 2011, 21:15
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Ghost riding Hercules FAIL.

Ghost riding Hercules FAIL.
23rd Feb 2011, 21:04
Replies: 53
Views: 14,515
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

There's nothing to worry about here, Mr Fox has...

There's nothing to worry about here, Mr Fox has already stated that unless a budget is set and the funds are there they will not purchase anything.

So great, go for it, I guess this one will...
10th Feb 2011, 13:22
Replies: 19
Views: 5,898
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Unbelievable, you can't park anywhere nowadays. ...

Unbelievable, you can't park anywhere nowadays.

I was gone 10 minutes and the thugs took the wings, canopy, aft fuse, wheels and anything else of value. Bugger, should have gone fully comp.
28th Jan 2011, 18:35
Replies: 32
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Views: 6,369
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

BAES are not a monopoly in the defense sector....

BAES are not a monopoly in the defense sector. The last aircraft they produced on their own was the hawk. Aircraft and defence are a global industry. The Apache, C-130, C-17 and Dave are not BAE...
10th Dec 2010, 15:00
Replies: 159
Views: 46,743
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

VIProds, I know this isn't the right place...

VIProds,

I know this isn't the right place or time, but since when has that stopped anyone.

It would be great if some of Alecs story could be added to the "gaining an RAF brevet during WWII"...
23rd Nov 2010, 23:19
Replies: 8
Views: 10,073
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

As I recall when I went through my medical, once...

As I recall when I went through my medical, once you're in and your eyes start to deteriorate then they'll let you wear glasses to ensure they keep their investment. If your eyes a below spec you...
9th Nov 2010, 19:19
Replies: 17
Views: 1,403
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Just to mildly hi-jack the thread... I have...

Just to mildly hi-jack the thread...

I have 4Gb of RAM installed (motherboard max is 4Gb). Is it worth installing a 64 bit operating system rather than just upgrading my 32 bit system, knowing...
8th Nov 2010, 19:26
Replies: 62
Views: 10,428
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Available in southern California. Get many...

Available in southern California.

Get many a strange look and subsequent enquiry.
21st Oct 2010, 21:36
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Effects of the denfense review become obvious...

Effects of the denfense review become obvious...
14th Oct 2010, 18:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,866
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

I agree, I was stunned by what he said and asked...

I agree, I was stunned by what he said and asked that wouldn't it be more scaled depending on how long each one had left? He didn't say whether it was but to be honest if you're p!ssed off at...
14th Oct 2010, 18:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,866
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

This is always bizarre to me, my brother is in...

This is always bizarre to me, my brother is in the fire service.

Last time this strike happened the forces stepped in to replace the firefighters and all of his watch that had served in the...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2010, 17:19
Replies: 28
Views: 8,154
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Just to throw a little something else in there: ...

Just to throw a little something else in there:

At the low speed the aircraft is traveling, during the turn there is a delta lift between the wings causing a roll into the turn. Were the control...
4th Oct 2010, 14:44
Replies: 22
Views: 9,674
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

I was so pleased to see them there, bit dismayed...

I was so pleased to see them there, bit dismayed by the lack of signage, I actually stood there for 10 minutes explaning what they were and talking about them to anyone that looked puzzled at them.
...
16th Sep 2010, 22:24
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

RAF701 you are number 2 for departure. or ...

RAF701 you are number 2 for departure.

or


Catapult options for the new CVF were being trialed, obviously the cheapest option was tested first.
13th Sep 2010, 21:48
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

"Present Arms!" I really must annunciate my...

"Present Arms!"

I really must annunciate my M's...
24th Aug 2010, 17:12
Replies: 15
Views: 4,094
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

The two I know are John Farley and Edmund...

The two I know are John Farley and Edmund Spencer.

John the obvious one that I suspect you knew, and if you search for Falklands crash sites in this forum you'll find Edmund, there may be more...
16th Aug 2010, 14:04
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Darth Vader's E.T. impression had lost something...

Darth Vader's E.T. impression had lost something in the translation.
22nd Jul 2010, 00:59
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

The USAF unveils it's first pilot with integral...

The USAF unveils it's first pilot with integral bone dome.
21st Jul 2010, 18:37
Replies: 209
Views: 52,533
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

It appears that the intention of the door is to...

It appears that the intention of the door is to use the sponson as a step for those exiting the aircraft. In front of it you can also see a flow disrupter.

My concern is the control lock on the...
16th Jul 2010, 16:02
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

In the 2010 remake of King Kong, King Kongs 1"...

In the 2010 remake of King Kong, King Kongs 1" Bruce Lee punch left nothing but a cloud resembling his fist...
30th Jun 2010, 16:46
Replies: 29
Views: 11,490
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

The clown in image 5 is waving. I thought the RAF...

The clown in image 5 is waving. I thought the RAF were professional fliers. :}
22nd Jun 2010, 00:06
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

I know it's not the image for the caption but: ...

I know it's not the image for the caption but:

The hand of God in action again at the world cup.
7th Jun 2010, 16:49
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,844,978
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Regle, Your memoires have been excellent,...

Regle,

Your memoires have been excellent, thank you for all that you have shared and please do continue onto the DC-10 and 747 years.

It seems we have our very own Earnest Gann. :ok:
...
1st Jun 2010, 15:55
Replies: 141
Views: 62,099
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Who parked it at John Lenon International? It's...

Who parked it at John Lenon International? It's their own fault.
26th May 2010, 21:30
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

You had better back up, we don't have enough road...

You had better back up, we don't have enough road to reach 88 mph.
18th May 2010, 19:12
Replies: 24
Views: 5,744
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

Buy it, make sure there is a sufficeintly high...

Buy it, make sure there is a sufficeintly high enough fence around it, restart all of the UFO and secret airbase rumours. Then set up a gift shop across from the main gate. Slowly sell souvenirs,...
13th May 2010, 15:53
Replies: 18
Views: 3,680
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

All the best Regle.

All the best Regle.
Forum: Tech Log
11th May 2010, 15:30
Replies: 24
Views: 7,843
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

I'm with Don't Hang Up on this one. Take it...

I'm with Don't Hang Up on this one.

Take it to an extreme, you have a vessel of water on one side of a wall that is 36' tall. On the other side you have a receiving vessel that is 10' lower than...
6th May 2010, 22:27
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,982,370
Posted By Jimmy Macintosh

I just did that... or ...

I just did that...



or


Burt Rutans early ventures into the aerospace industry.
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