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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Dec 2021, 10:28
Replies: 79
Views: 22,601
Posted By pontifex

What about the Nimrod on 27/5/82 ?

What about the Nimrod on 27/5/82 ?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2021, 11:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,894
Posted By pontifex

He goes back quit

Flew with him quite a few times. One of the best!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2021, 12:57
Replies: 232
Views: 60,745
Posted By pontifex

It's got to be horses for courses so: 1...

It's got to be horses for courses so:

1 Chipmunk (Canadian version)

2 Hunter 6

3 Valiant (before it broke up)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2021, 12:56
Replies: 232
Views: 60,745
Posted By pontifex

It's got to be horses for courses so: 1...

It's got to be horses for courses so:

1 Chipmunk (Canadian version)

2 Hunter 6

3 Valiant (before it broke up)
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2021, 09:15
Replies: 66
Views: 16,399
Posted By pontifex

In 1986/7 there was an attempt to obtain a...

In 1986/7 there was an attempt to obtain a suitable airframe for the BBMF. I believe it would have been successful as it was supported by a significant number of ex very high ranking persons and...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2021, 14:36
Replies: 18
Views: 3,879
Posted By pontifex

The finest Master aircrewman I have ever flown...

The finest Master aircrewman I have ever flown with was a certain MAEOp Ash Mountain. In fact he was the finest AEO I had the priviledge to fly with and was proud to have him on my crew. Those of...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2021, 08:48
Replies: 34
Views: 5,725
Posted By pontifex

Don't want to be one up but my first flight was...

Don't want to be one up but my first flight was in a Chippy on Dec17 1956 in UM 054 at Centralia Ontario. Went solo on Jan 8. I thought it was a pretty cool machine too and better looking with its...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2021, 15:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,481
Posted By pontifex

Having trained on the T33 I then had to come home...

Having trained on the T33 I then had to come home and "be taught to fly real aircraft" on the Vampire T11. I still havn't got over it. Mark you, the FB 5s and 9s were good fun.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2021, 12:02
Replies: 28
Views: 9,624
Posted By pontifex

The CB to restrict the roll rate was there for a...

The CB to restrict the roll rate was there for a purpose. Excessive roll rate can cause what is called "roll/yaw diversion". This will happen at high speed at low level (lots of air for the...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Feb 2021, 09:07
Replies: 58
Views: 28,813
Posted By pontifex

When I was trainng on Harvards in Canada in 1956...

When I was trainng on Harvards in Canada in 1956 I recall that once, when the first few started up in the morning the airfield was effectively "blacked" out for an hour or two. When the temperature...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2021, 09:34
Replies: 227
Views: 81,247
Posted By pontifex

SPECAIRCREW I was a boss on 2Sqn in 77. I...

SPECAIRCREW

I was a boss on 2Sqn in 77. I hope I was one of those you approved off!
Forum: Medical & Health
7th Feb 2021, 09:52
Replies: 15
Views: 9,410
Posted By pontifex

Age 83. Absolutely NIL reaction with a Pfizer. ...

Age 83. Absolutely NIL reaction with a Pfizer. Didn't even feel the needle! Looking forward to the next one.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2021, 09:12
Replies: 7
Views: 4,134
Posted By pontifex

Beagle I was involved in that near disaster....

Beagle

I was involved in that near disaster. I can assure the pilots did not " DECIDE " to act of their own volition. The test requirement was laid down by the company test authorities and...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2021, 10:40
Replies: 40
Views: 16,885
Posted By pontifex

RETIRED. You may not remember. We could...

RETIRED.
You may not remember. We could start the Mk5 at FL350, but then we were not weighed down with unnecessary things like fire extinguishers or bang seats.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2021, 10:41
Replies: 77
Views: 21,888
Posted By pontifex

The closest to a Lanc I have flown has been the...

The closest to a Lanc I have flown has been the Valiant. The most exciting was the Gnat at low level in Snowdonia. To be honest the Lanc is not actually exciting although it is a great priviledge...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2020, 16:17
Replies: 250
Views: 72,353
Posted By pontifex

I had the most satisfaction flying the Harvard....

I had the most satisfaction flying the Harvard. (and I have flown rather a lot)
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2020, 16:37
Replies: 12
Views: 5,046
Posted By pontifex

Believe it or not, the nav rad then had to count...

Believe it or not, the nav rad then had to count the ball bearings to make sure they had all fallen out. Apparently just one remaining in the beast would cause it to fail. Bit of a pantomine in...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2020, 13:31
Replies: 8
Views: 2,482
Posted By pontifex

Jeff Pitick was my student on JPs in 67/8. Last...

Jeff Pitick was my student on JPs in 67/8. Last flew with him on New years day 68. Checked in my log book - thought I recognised the name.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2020, 13:20
Replies: 41
Views: 12,232
Posted By pontifex

I could never see the attraction for the T11. It...

I could never see the attraction for the T11. It was very sluggish compared to the 5s and 9s although it did have bang seats and a fire extinguisher! But nothing could compare to the T33.
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Jun 2020, 09:08
Replies: 97
Views: 67,676
Posted By pontifex

When I trained in Canada (1956) we were taught...

When I trained in Canada (1956) we were taught the "wing down" technique which was much as Parkfell described except that the wing down was initiated after establishing on finals. This worked well...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2020, 13:56
Replies: 43
Views: 9,691
Posted By pontifex

I was 7 years on Victor K1's and never knew...

I was 7 years on Victor K1's and never knew anything of this TTN. Perhaps it was because I was only a [pilot and was expected just to do what my Nav told me. What a relief, it would have meant I...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2020, 10:37
Replies: 283
Views: 203,721
Posted By pontifex

Is it possible that Capt Casey hesitated to pull...

Is it possible that Capt Casey hesitated to pull the handle when ordered to do so and the Captain delayed his own ejection whilst trying to persuade her to do so. In no way is this meant to...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2020, 13:51
Replies: 93
Views: 28,577
Posted By pontifex

Beardy, That was Ray Coates. He was a...

Beardy,

That was Ray Coates. He was a creamed off QFI. Went on to be the RAF Harrier display pilot and, the last I remember, flew with Virgin.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2020, 10:39
Replies: 93
Views: 28,577
Posted By pontifex

Of all the trainers I have flown as a student,...

Of all the trainers I have flown as a student, QFI and TP I believe that the JP is the winner. It could take any manner of mishandling and still recover. Although inverted spinning was prohibited...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2020, 15:44
Replies: 126
Views: 44,733
Posted By pontifex

HEROD On 24/1957 I had just had my first...

HEROD

On 24/1957 I had just had my first flight in a T33 at RCAF Gimli and had fallen in love with jets. Next day I felt a bit rough (didn't imbibe then) but just had to get back in the jet. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2020, 09:00
Replies: 20
Views: 6,521
Posted By pontifex

That is an elegant machine!

That is an elegant machine!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2020, 09:51
Replies: 23
Views: 6,686
Posted By pontifex

Whenever I was opn finals at Marham I was...

Whenever I was opn finals at Marham I was watching the runway!
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Oct 2019, 14:03
Replies: 62
Views: 28,173
Posted By pontifex

Go back to flying control models, they are not...

Go back to flying control models, they are not affected.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2019, 16:34
Replies: 25
Views: 6,493
Posted By pontifex

TTN If I told you I would have to kill you!

TTN If I told you I would have to kill you!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Sep 2019, 09:13
Replies: 128
Views: 106,849
Posted By pontifex

I flew all three contenders. The Tucano was not...

I flew all three contenders. The Tucano was not the best and required a more powerful engine before it could meet the required performance issues. Apart from that its handling charactistics were...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2019, 14:50
Replies: 61
Views: 20,958
Posted By pontifex

TTN, When just rotated in one of our funships...

TTN,
When just rotated in one of our funships one dawn T/O you may remember when a flock of seaguls was collected. All four donks wavered a bit but still kept going. The AEO (bless has cottons)...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2019, 14:28
Replies: 83
Views: 43,220
Posted By pontifex

Actually Stitchbitch I got my thing for aviation...

Actually Stitchbitch I got my thing for aviation talking to a very pleasant German Me109 pilot who had just been brought in to wait to be picked up. I was about 4 years old. Nevar found out who he...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jun 2019, 14:18
Replies: 72
Views: 61,649
Posted By pontifex

Looks like a perfectly normal spin from which he...

Looks like a perfectly normal spin from which he actually recovered but far too late.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jun 2019, 10:23
Replies: 104
Views: 45,801
Posted By pontifex

To be quite honest Mrs P got cold and board so we...

To be quite honest Mrs P got cold and board so we came home. As we got here they flew over the house. Very impressive!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2019, 09:34
Replies: 104
Views: 45,801
Posted By pontifex

Nutloose, The published route is Eastbourne,...

Nutloose,

The published route is Eastbourne, Beachy Head. Is that for real, or is it Eastbourne(Beachy Head)? If the former it probably means the formation is going to fly along the sea front,...
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