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Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2021, 15:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By TommyOv

Thanks ETOPS - that looks like the one! As it's...

Thanks ETOPS - that looks like the one! As it's now with the RN I expect the chances of a back seat ride went with it!

Best,
Tom
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2021, 14:02
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By TommyOv

Harvard aeros near Merryfield - anyone on here?

Hi all,

I live quite close to RNAS Merryfield, in Somerset. Quite often, someone demonstrates how much more fun they're having than I am by aerobatting their Harvard (yellow, with USAF markings)...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2017, 13:24
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,769,306
Posted By TommyOv

I haven't read the whole thread (got bored a...

I haven't read the whole thread (got bored a while ago) and rarely post, but thought I'd just pull you up on the above quote. I know at least one Typhoon driver who hasn't got a degree of any sort;...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2015, 12:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Chaps, I've been away from pprune for a...

Chaps,


I've been away from pprune for a little while, so imagine my delight when on my return I found this excellent thread still going strong. I just thought I'd make a quick post to say that...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2012, 19:37
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Pom Pax, what a fantastic link! Thanks for...

Pom Pax, what a fantastic link! Thanks for sharing. It's gratifying to know that Cliff was well enough to be aviating right up to the end. Huge thanks must also go to his friend Jim Coleman; Jim, I...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2012, 19:58
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

An unashamed 'bump' to get this thread back onto...

An unashamed 'bump' to get this thread back onto page 1 of the forum. It's gone a bit quiet in here over the last few days, although I'm certain that I'm not the only one who checks daily for any...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2012, 21:02
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

So very sorry to hear that Cliff - one of...

So very sorry to hear that Cliff - one of PPRuNe's finest contributers - has passed away. The history contained in this thread is priceless and it is in large part down to him.

Bill, if you've not...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2012, 16:46
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

...and the same tributes from this corner, too....

...and the same tributes from this corner, too. This thread is an absolutely magnificent memorial to an incredible group of people. Of course, without Cliff it would never have started and all of us...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2012, 12:41
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Danny, Fantastic stuff. I, like all the...

Danny,

Fantastic stuff. I, like all the rest of us I'm sure, can't wait to hear how you got on when you were finally able to take a Spit up solo. Absolute magic.

You're right that Google...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2012, 22:39
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Danny, Chugalug hit the nail on the head...

Danny,

Chugalug hit the nail on the head when he said...

Your generation is famous for its taciturn reluctance to speak out for itself...please do not worry that you are hogging the thread;...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2012, 11:56
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Danny, I don't think you need worry about...

Danny,

I don't think you need worry about any moderation of this thread; I wouldn't be surprised if the Mods are simply taking a back seat and enjoying the ride along with the rest of us!
...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2012, 11:15
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Danny, Fantastic. Can't wait to hear more. ...

Danny,

Fantastic. Can't wait to hear more.

Do you have any inkling as to how the RAF decided that you were to be trained as a pilot instead of any other aircrew branch? Was it based on scores...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2012, 11:20
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Danny, Absolutely! This thread is already...

Danny,

Absolutely! This thread is already the best on the forum; having another contributor will only make it better.

Cheers,

Tom
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2011, 22:05
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

How fantastic to have another regular contributor...

How fantastic to have another regular contributor to this thread.

The basic training of airmen is a part of history that is insufficiently covered, given the thousands that went through it. Great...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2011, 11:25
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Bump.Excellent stuff padhist. There can't be too...

Bump.Excellent stuff padhist. There can't be too many people with a DC7 rating on a PPL!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2011, 19:06
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Welcome to the site, Padhist! Very much...

Welcome to the site, Padhist!

Very much looking forward to reading more of your memoirs!
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2011, 21:20
Replies: 18
Views: 7,054
Posted By TommyOv

Definitely something lost in translation there...

Definitely something lost in translation there steakandchips! Nothing negative about your payment policy whatsoever!

I'm also an advocate of the TMG rating in general...I think that if more SEP...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2011, 13:07
Replies: 18
Views: 7,054
Posted By TommyOv

You certainly can do an ab-initio JAR PPL(A) TMG....

You certainly can do an ab-initio JAR PPL(A) TMG. The NPPL’s SLMG rating is just their equivalent rating, just as their SSEA rating is their equivalent to the JAR SEP rating. The main difference is...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2011, 11:51
Replies: 18
Views: 7,054
Posted By TommyOv

Hi bouncibong, I did my PPL on TMGs and then...

Hi bouncibong,

I did my PPL on TMGs and then added an SEP rating; I also flew my skills test from Hinton so can probably offer some help on this.

I think it's an excellent way to do a PPL. The...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
4th Nov 2011, 08:32
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,669
Posted By TommyOv

Rhcriad Bsranon, I think that asking the...

Rhcriad Bsranon,

I think that asking the applicants to re-live the process would only bring back the horror rather than ease tension. Plus: given the bizarre nature of the selection process, I...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2011, 11:57
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,989,083
Posted By TommyOv

"Gear down, please."

"Gear down, please."
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2011, 11:13
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Kev, what a really nice story. Agreed that we...

Kev, what a really nice story. Agreed that we need to get these stories written down while we still can.

Where are you Cliff?
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2011, 11:36
Replies: 10
Views: 3,298
Posted By TommyOv

Some good advice above. I'd echo...

Some good advice above.

I'd echo BackPacker's sentiments, and say that if you can only afford to do one, then gliding is the sensible option. If you go for the PPL, have you considered how you're...
Forum: Medical & Health
26th Apr 2011, 12:10
Replies: 1,771
Views: 462,614
Posted By TommyOv

Tea, thanks for your reply. As a rule I avoid...

Tea, thanks for your reply. As a rule I avoid googling any medical condition as it's liable to send one into a panic, convinced that you have only minutes left to live! I trust that your referral...
Forum: Medical & Health
31st Mar 2011, 21:49
Replies: 1,771
Views: 462,614
Posted By TommyOv

Question Is there an eye specialist in the house?

Hello all,

Bit of a weird one; would appreciate any thoughts on the below:

My vision is pretty good: I've never worn corrective lenses and I have eye tests every year as part of my medical as...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2011, 16:15
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Anyone know where langley's posts have gone? Or...

Anyone know where langley's posts have gone? Or am I missing something?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2011, 13:34
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

This thread should come with a health warning. I...

This thread should come with a health warning. I forsee another period of weeks where I will be tied to my PC, following the stories. I'm supposed to be working at the moment...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2011, 20:42
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

langleybaston

Yes please! The more experiences that are shared the richer we all are.:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2010, 22:03
Replies: 39
Views: 8,024
Posted By TommyOv

Rich, As far as I understand it (although I...

Rich,

As far as I understand it (although I will accept corrections from more knowledgeable ppruners), when you get your PPL you can legally strap yourself into an unlimited aerobatics-capable...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2010, 11:14
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,989,083
Posted By TommyOv

German plans to come ashore at Blackpool beach by...

German plans to come ashore at Blackpool beach by stealth were abandoned in their early stages...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2010, 13:40
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,989,083
Posted By TommyOv

SAC Bloggs regretted his choice of partner for...

SAC Bloggs regretted his choice of partner for the three-legged race...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Aug 2010, 12:03
Replies: 22
Views: 3,470
Posted By TommyOv

Instruction does not need people like you Going...

Instruction does not need people like you
Going to have to disagree with you there bose-x. Surely what instruction needs is people who are motivated and enjoy it?The OP is clearly not a "wannabee...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2010, 22:37
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Welcome to the fold, robsack15! Contributions...

Welcome to the fold, robsack15! Contributions such as yours are always welcome and there's a whole host of people on this forum who are eager to read of your experiences, myself included!

Tom
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2010, 22:30
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,989,083
Posted By TommyOv

"So you're absolutely sure, Sir, that this is the...

"So you're absolutely sure, Sir, that this is the only way to get the mass and balance within limits?" "Yes it is. Now shut up and keep waving your legs about, just like the pilot said..."
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2010, 17:13
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,847,285
Posted By TommyOv

Peter, deepest regret on your father's passing. ...

Peter, deepest regret on your father's passing.

But what a life!

Like most on this forum my connection with Reg was only virtual, yet I consider myself lucky to have been able to interact with...
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