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Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2020, 08:36
Replies: 130
Views: 48,377
Posted By turbroprop

NOISE CERTIFICATE

Throw enough money and I any aircraft can be made safe and fit to fly. Without some form of modification I can not see now a noise certificate would be issued to allow the aircraft to operate...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2019, 09:01
Replies: 95
Views: 34,451
Posted By turbroprop

Confusing one for me Is LIGHT OFF call during...

Confusing one for me Is LIGHT OFF call during engine start. Especially when during the start you are also monitoring warning lights that you also expect to go OFF.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2018, 17:44
Replies: 52
Views: 10,891
Posted By turbroprop

Using Waddington would be totally unacceptable as...

Using Waddington would be totally unacceptable as that nice long runway would be wasted on the F35. Like the carrier idea, but park if a bit further south. It about time RAF Dogger Bank got a runway.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2018, 16:09
Replies: 52
Views: 10,891
Posted By turbroprop

Plenty of empty bases in RAF Lincolnshire. Maybe...

Plenty of empty bases in RAF Lincolnshire. Maybe room could be found at Scampton. Re open Binbrook. East Kirby would be good as it would nice to two bases operating Lancaster’s.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2018, 18:48
Replies: 120
Views: 28,139
Posted By turbroprop

First Gulf Shindig Billy Smarts Bahrain.

First Gulf Shindig

Billy Smarts Bahrain.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Feb 2018, 16:11
Replies: 2
Views: 1,373
Posted By turbroprop

Hello mate That’s what we have but the...

Hello mate

That’s what we have but the Tronair version. I am trying to avoid adding adapters.

I have located a charging adapter in the States with a BSP end fitting, but would like to use a...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Feb 2018, 20:06
Replies: 2
Views: 1,373
Posted By turbroprop

OXYGEN CHARGING ADAPTERS

Hello


I am looking for a UK company that can supply oxygen charging adapters.


Oxygen filling point is standard AN800-3 fitting but I need to fit to a BSP hose.


Any contacts would be...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
15th Sep 2017, 15:08
Replies: 17
Views: 3,806
Posted By turbroprop

B737 No problem doing A checks outside. Major...

B737 No problem doing A checks outside. Major factor is that in significantly increases the time required to carry out the check. Also from experience if a defect was discovered durIng the check, for...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2017, 09:38
Replies: 44
Views: 17,243
Posted By turbroprop

Yes they do.. Did not Lord T set up the...

Yes they do..

Did not Lord T set up the technical training with the start of the brat scheme, before training for drivers (airframe)!🔧
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2017, 17:47
Replies: 65
Views: 18,511
Posted By turbroprop

Some out side stuff done at Halton. Cpl Marsh had...

Some out side stuff done at Halton. Cpl Marsh had some fun doing drill with some of Lord T's Brats.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2017, 21:06
Replies: 2,038
Views: 659,936
Posted By turbroprop

Hello Robert R You arguments and comments...

Hello Robert R

You arguments and comments are sound.

I think you will have more success nailing jelly to the ceiling than convincing the crowd that MME will never again be a player in the real...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Mar 2017, 11:21
Replies: 2,038
Views: 659,936
Posted By turbroprop

Hi SWBKCB I have used your KLM "global...

Hi SWBKCB

I have used your KLM "global connection", but it lacks flexibility. Due to delays I was forced to nightstop in Holland as I had no alternate means to get home.
Plus no cost advantage...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jan 2017, 07:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,107
Posted By turbroprop

Limitation would be catapult and arrester gear....

Limitation would be catapult and arrester gear. Unlikely to fire either a Buccaneer or the other thing off a carrier at max weight. Hence the use of Sea Vixen and Buccaneer buddy refueling.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2017, 08:02
Replies: 40
Views: 15,972
Posted By turbroprop

The old 8sqn caption "Eight Screws are better...

The old 8sqn caption "Eight Screws are better than Two Blow Jobs" used to raise a smile.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Jan 2017, 21:12
Replies: 1,676
Views: 933,319
Posted By turbroprop

Ignoring the thread drift about mergers. Never...

Ignoring the thread drift about mergers. Never good to hear about redundancies, but are they a result of the oil industry downturn?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Jan 2017, 18:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,221
Posted By turbroprop

Wet sand is used on runways in Northern Sweden....

Wet sand is used on runways in Northern Sweden. Gives a very effective braking action on ice / snow covered runways. Thus no need for special tyres.

Non standard or special tyres can lead to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Jan 2017, 13:44
Replies: 1,319
Views: 602,745
Posted By turbroprop

Hi Canberra He is having a laugh. Should be...

Hi Canberra

He is having a laugh. Should be looking forward not backwards. It like saying in the old days passengers were formed up in threes and marched to the terminal ( actually an old cold...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2017, 12:18
Replies: 55
Views: 12,196
Posted By turbroprop

Who else deserved and missed out on an award.

With the current debate about awards. Got me thinking who else had a rum deal.

Obvious one is Captain Eric Brown.

Less obvious is LAC Reynolds (12 Sqn) May 1940.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2017, 12:10
Replies: 36
Views: 7,573
Posted By turbroprop

Looking at it from a different angle. With the...

Looking at it from a different angle. With the system being devalued, could it be that none of the present awards are worthy enough for such a great man. Respect not just for his duties during in the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jan 2017, 15:28
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,187,076
Posted By turbroprop

Is it twined with Teeside? Very simular busy...

Is it twined with Teeside? Very simular busy apron!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jan 2017, 15:20
Replies: 25
Views: 5,168
Posted By turbroprop

HH Norfolk was rejected in early 1947 on the...

HH

Norfolk was rejected in early 1947 on the grounds they were concerned on the amount of runway incursions, by farmers harvesting the turnips grown in the areas between runways and taxi ways.
...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Jan 2017, 15:04
Replies: 15
Views: 2,221
Posted By turbroprop

Aircraft do not drive the wheels like a car is...

Aircraft do not drive the wheels like a car is one reason. Also an aircraft can operate from a hot airport to a very cold airport.

Aircraft tyre design has many factors to take into account, that...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2017, 14:50
Replies: 13
Views: 3,042
Posted By turbroprop

Strange to refer to the aircraft by a name....

Strange to refer to the aircraft by a name. Thought it was normal, even if a private venture, for the US to give it a designation. ( Might have one, but do not want to get side tracked on Gooogle...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jan 2017, 14:38
Replies: 1,319
Views: 602,745
Posted By turbroprop

You having a laugh. Bus pax! Upto 10 buses...

You having a laugh. Bus pax! Upto 10 buses required. Cost of drivers, escorts etc. PRICLESS! After a long trip last thing I would want is to be delayed waiting to get onto an old bus. I am sure BOH...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2017, 08:53
Replies: 8
Views: 3,536
Posted By turbroprop

Should replace the symbol on charts for dis-used...

Should replace the symbol on charts for dis-used airfields from a circle with an x in it to a smiley sun. The solar farms make old airfields easier to spot. Long live non GPS navigation! :)
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jan 2017, 08:45
Replies: 1,319
Views: 602,745
Posted By turbroprop

Even if BOH or that matter any minor regional...

Even if BOH or that matter any minor regional could handle a fully laden large wide body aircraft, apart from the odd charter would there be a demand, to make it viable.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2016, 10:28
Replies: 68
Views: 37,744
Posted By turbroprop

Happy New Year iRaven, but I disagree about the...

Happy New Year iRaven, but I disagree about the bus in an hour. That would mean personnel on standby etc. In my time at Halton we were used for route lining etc in London and had plenty of notice cos...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2016, 08:08
Replies: 68
Views: 37,744
Posted By turbroprop

With such a large build at Cranwell. Taking...

With such a large build at Cranwell. Taking planing, objections, lead time etc would it be practable to complete the work before Halton is due to close?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2016, 20:25
Replies: 2
Views: 1,461
Posted By turbroprop

WW1 FLYING GOGGLES

I have acquired a set of goggles and case. The goggles fold in the middle and are fitted with red lens. I was informed that they were intended for use as eye protection during the early nuke testing....
Forum: Freight Dogs
28th Dec 2016, 21:19
Replies: 127
Views: 32,330
Posted By turbroprop

Atlantic had an Electra with an app. Fitted in...

Atlantic had an Electra with an app. Fitted in aft lower fuselage. Rearly used as it was unusual not to get an air starter.

As for the prop sync and top temp control. Way too advanced to have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
28th Dec 2016, 20:56
Replies: 2,038
Views: 659,936
Posted By turbroprop

Homo does have a point. Robert expand on...

Homo does have a point.

Robert expand on DTVA roll in aviation. I see it's present future simular to Coventry. Mainly GA with a bit of commercial that does not involve self loading cargo.

But...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Dec 2016, 11:03
Replies: 1,210
Views: 482,793
Posted By turbroprop

G-FORZ Another pointless "What this airport...

G-FORZ

Another pointless "What this airport needs" post. All airlines have a marketing team that are active at looking at new opportunities. If there was any potential at any small airport I am...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2016, 07:18
Replies: 68
Views: 37,744
Posted By turbroprop

Cheers iRaven With your list there are...

Cheers iRaven


With your list there are lots of potential for cost over runs. Is there space at Sleaford Technical College for all that building. Might end up with a crazy situation like Scampton...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2016, 17:56
Replies: 68
Views: 37,744
Posted By turbroprop

As an ex brat it is sad to see Halton close, but...

As an ex brat it is sad to see Halton close, but having visited Halton after the Apprenticeships finished, the soul had left the place.


iRaven when does the £500m price tag come from. It...
Forum: Freight Dogs
5th Sep 2016, 18:04
Replies: 10
Views: 9,421
Posted By turbroprop

Assuming West Atlantic picked up the contracts. ...

Assuming West Atlantic picked up the contracts.


Why would they consider using ATPs when then have 737s, so could easy do the two rotations.


If the load reduced as has been predicted. West...
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