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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Dec 2020, 01:10
Replies: 189
Views: 43,766
Posted By ruddman

Actually the answer to the original question was...

Actually the answer to the original question was answered inside a few posts on page 1. Somehow it’s been turned into a ‘nostalgia’ thread.


But seriously, what’s happened to aviation in 30-40...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2020, 03:28
Replies: 189
Views: 43,766
Posted By ruddman

Ok, back to the drawing board. And the liquor...

Ok, back to the drawing board. And the liquor store.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Dec 2020, 14:01
Replies: 189
Views: 43,766
Posted By ruddman

Rather then converting older airframes into...

Rather then converting older airframes into something modern, why not design something that flies faster? At the end of the day, that’s what we we all want.

How did engineers go from designing...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2015, 23:35
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,680,503
Posted By ruddman

Was there anything written up if it accidentally...

Was there anything written up if it accidentally deployed in flight? Could it?
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2015, 12:26
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,680,503
Posted By ruddman

EXWOK?

Much appreciated. :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
5th Apr 2015, 09:09
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,680,503
Posted By ruddman

Did Concorde have Autobrakes or manual? What was...

Did Concorde have Autobrakes or manual? What was typical stopping distance and did reverse play a big part once it was back on the ground?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Apr 2015, 09:06
Replies: 34
Views: 7,855
Posted By ruddman

It's thongs, not flips flops. Get it right. :ok:

It's thongs, not flips flops. Get it right. :ok:
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Apr 2015, 08:30
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,367
Posted By ruddman

Perfect for flying in australia. Service ceiling...

Perfect for flying in australia. Service ceiling 4430ft. That means only 3 'mountains' to avoid.
Handy range. 1600km. Throttle back to fuel saving 200km/h, that's 8 hours endurance.

Hope there...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
13th Mar 2015, 07:03
Replies: 139
Views: 62,419
Posted By ruddman

Interesting. And makes perfect sense. Of course,...

Interesting. And makes perfect sense. Of course, I'm only used to the view out the side watching grass and runway lights flash pass. My repeated efforts to get an upgrade to the jump seat always...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Mar 2015, 08:52
Replies: 139
Views: 62,419
Posted By ruddman

Capt. Cynical?

Correct Sir. No VB. In fact, I've never had one in my life.

Now on to serious matters. Watching the GoPro footage. The end of the runway certainly appeared pretty quick when they touched down. I...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Mar 2015, 04:42
Replies: 139
Views: 62,419
Posted By ruddman

Speaking of flightsimming...

...i just did this approach and landing in a 747-400 with one hand on my joystick and the other holding a can of VB.

Not that hard...:}
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jan 2015, 08:10
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,367
Posted By ruddman

OMG. :eek: Out of curiosity, how does she...

OMG. :eek:

Out of curiosity, how does she fly and update her Facebook at the same time?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jan 2015, 03:22
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,367
Posted By ruddman

I so like to live on the edge....

Who is the attractive instructor standing in front of the 3rd aircraft down the line?
Does she like picnics? ;)
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Jan 2015, 05:04
Replies: 22
Views: 4,291
Posted By ruddman

Hey Mike? Do what I did if you get assigned a hot...

Hey Mike? Do what I did if you get assigned a hot female instructor. At some point, say "what is that over there"!. Then whils shes looking, work the throttle to simulate a engine problem. Say we...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
22nd Jan 2015, 11:22
Replies: 17
Views: 8,518
Posted By ruddman

Firstly you paint his head on the aircraft as a...

Firstly you paint his head on the aircraft as a reminder of his dumb actions. Then he spends every weekend cleaning the the aircraft - because it's the weekend and nobody works weekends - inside and...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2014, 08:32
Replies: 24
Views: 8,227
Posted By ruddman

I fly 90% in Australia where I've seen and had...

I fly 90% in Australia where I've seen and had one AFTER boarding. Been sold a dodgy seat. And I don't fly budget either. ;)
Forum: Tech Log
21st Dec 2014, 20:36
Replies: 24
Views: 8,227
Posted By ruddman

$$$ supersedes something written in a book nobody...

$$$ supersedes something written in a book nobody has read.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Dec 2014, 04:46
Replies: 24
Views: 8,227
Posted By ruddman

Reading this sounds like the end of the world....

Reading this sounds like the end of the world. I've bee on many flights with various airlines and bewteen my wife and I we both have had a 'dodgy' seat many times or seen others with one. Nobody...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2014, 12:17
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,367
Posted By ruddman

Thank you, Spinex.

Thank you, Spinex.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Sep 2014, 03:36
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,367
Posted By ruddman

What is that biplane? Nice pics by the way.

What is that biplane?
Nice pics by the way.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Aug 2014, 18:05
Replies: 359
Views: 160,286
Posted By ruddman

Whistling wheelbarrow eh? Interesting aircraft. ...

Whistling wheelbarrow eh? Interesting aircraft.

How fast did it go? :ok:
Forum: Questions
1st Aug 2014, 13:15
Replies: 25
Views: 11,102
Posted By ruddman

:D Good stuff, Con. I'm guessing your book will...

:D
Good stuff, Con. I'm guessing your book will be hugely discounted for all pprune posters? :ok:

Any chance you could mention me in your book? Maybe describe me as the incredibly handsome and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jul 2014, 22:56
Replies: 31
Views: 9,094
Posted By ruddman

The F.26 Phantom. Even the name exudes sleekness,...

The F.26 Phantom. Even the name exudes sleekness, comfort and superiority over everything else. Amazing.

Even more amazing is Fokkers futuristic plan at that stage to put a desktop computer behind...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jul 2014, 16:25
Replies: 31
Views: 9,094
Posted By ruddman

That is an amazing looking aircraft, evansb. ...

That is an amazing looking aircraft, evansb.

The beauty of that design is that if there is any engine problems in flight, the pilots can reach down with a spanner and fix it themselves or remove...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jul 2014, 15:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,409
Posted By ruddman

Looking at the specifications and design of the...

Looking at the specifications and design of the Bleriot XI, Mr Gran was a brave soul indeed. Crossing the North Sea in that little machine would take some courage....and a well performing little...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Jul 2014, 15:00
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,367
Posted By ruddman

Everyone knows if you own a black car it is...

Everyone knows if you own a black car it is hotter in summer and doesn't hide the dirt very well. Hate to see how many sponges and car wash Air New Zooland and going through. :eek:


Nice pics...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Jul 2014, 20:30
Replies: 12
Views: 7,867
Posted By ruddman

Nice to see you take your job off handling multi...

Nice to see you take your job off handling multi million dollar pieces of equipment seriously, LeeJoyce.

I'm sure it was indeed 'hilarious'. :rolleyes:
Forum: Questions
17th Jul 2014, 05:41
Replies: 7
Views: 2,225
Posted By ruddman

Looks like they've taken a wrong turn into a car...

Looks like they've taken a wrong turn into a car park and the arrow is pointing to where the exit is.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jul 2014, 05:38
Replies: 22
Views: 6,454
Posted By ruddman

Aren't they flight sim pics? Not sure how 'REAL'...

Aren't they flight sim pics? Not sure how 'REAL' they are.


Think you need higher AA settings. Got some jagged edges there.
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jul 2014, 22:56
Replies: 16
Views: 3,185
Posted By ruddman

Great idea. We should get a discount for being...

Great idea. We should get a discount for being under the 'standard' weight used by the airline.


Or...


...be allowed to take MORE baggage to equal the standard weight. If your over the...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Jul 2014, 05:05
Replies: 53
Views: 7,301
Posted By ruddman

Who wants to find out? Maybe all jet aircraft...

Who wants to find out? Maybe all jet aircraft need to have mattresses taped to them just in case. :8


They also say there is more chance of being killed by a donkey then killed by being in an...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Jun 2014, 05:38
Replies: 47
Views: 11,915
Posted By ruddman

That photo. :{ Oh to go back in time and...

That photo. :{

Oh to go back in time and hanger all those beautiful aircraft. Then sell them 60 yrs later at highly exorbitant prices and retire on a island in the Caribbean.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jun 2014, 19:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,846
Posted By ruddman

The Sea Hornet sounds like a scary beast to fly. ...

The Sea Hornet sounds like a scary beast to fly.
Climb with 18 lb boost exceeded 4,000 ft/min (20.32 m/sec. :eek:


Sounds like the Piper Warrior 11 I beat around the skies in way back when. Oh,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Jun 2014, 03:51
Replies: 359
Views: 235,220
Posted By ruddman

Just a request for the fly boys spraying these...

Just a request for the fly boys spraying these dangerous 'chemtrails' into the air. Can we have some different colours if that's ok? Some blue? Red etc?

Actually, would you even see blue smoke in...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jun 2014, 23:01
Replies: 1,738
Views: 4,251,367
Posted By ruddman

Ah ok. I see the mast now. My tired blurry eyes...

Ah ok. I see the mast now. My tired blurry eyes missed it earlier. All good! :ok:
Thank goodness though it wasn't a stray russian Sub or something. :ooh:
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