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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2009, 07:44
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,407,063
Posted By Bag Man

Niche

Squirrel

Mate, you are in denial.

There are statements on this web site saying that we can no longer afford the do Iraq/Afghanistan - therefore we don't need a carrier. This is a flawed...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2009, 17:07
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,407,063
Posted By Bag Man

Well said Widger. But I suspect some light...

Well said Widger.

But I suspect some light blue will still live in denial.



BM
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2009, 17:03
Replies: 18
Views: 2,594
Posted By Bag Man

Jobs

Back to first principles again. The defence industry is about jobs (that includes serving military) and not about delivering to TCP.

As a Civil Serpant once said to me, "delays are good - more...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2009, 19:26
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,407,063
Posted By Bag Man

Late entry

Having returned from 6 months away I was interested to hear that 80% of fixed wing sorties in RC(S) are generated by carrier aviation. Shame we don't have a Brit CV that can contribute - YET!


BM
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2009, 19:19
Replies: 17
Views: 1,826
Posted By Bag Man

Miopic Nick

Back to first principals and Nick skips over the key issues with some flippancy.

With 95% of our imports arriving by sea, consider what would happen if there was no Navy. (Think food and energy.)...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2007, 07:00
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,407,063
Posted By Bag Man

But Impinger, you miss the point entirely. ...

But Impinger, you miss the point entirely.

Think about what 'maritime aviation' is all about - in terms of competencies as well as capabilities.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2007, 06:51
Replies: 39
Views: 7,759
Posted By Bag Man

I thought F Lynx had been cancelled!

I thought F Lynx had been cancelled!
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2005, 22:17
Replies: 108
Views: 13,268
Posted By Bag Man

I think it's great too. Especially when u + FRI....

I think it's great too. Especially when u + FRI.

Don't understand why the fish-heads won't talk about it in the bar :-)

Q Why did flying pay exist when there were no problems with recruiting?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2005, 11:06
Replies: 108
Views: 13,268
Posted By Bag Man

Having lost a few mates in an a/c collision 2...

Having lost a few mates in an a/c collision 2 years ago I am happy to include an element of danger money in my pay packet...

and if you want to disagree i suggest you aim your comments at the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2005, 10:30
Replies: 70
Views: 10,917
Posted By Bag Man

Here, here. Question is, if (when) it turns...

Here, here.

Question is, if (when) it turns out to be a disaster, who will be held responsible?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2005, 09:03
Replies: 45
Views: 8,071
Posted By Bag Man

And another thing, I can remember when the GR7...

And another thing, I can remember when the GR7 bouys (!) first went to sea. The FA2 men were gobsmacked, not only to see how many maintainers were 'required' by the RAF, but also by the fact that...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2005, 08:50
Replies: 21
Views: 3,295
Posted By Bag Man

L1A2 Speaking as one who has follwed closely...

L1A2

Speaking as one who has follwed closely the RAF's take-over of the JSF I would say to Land 'watch out'. The RAF see the Apache as their next target. That might be why they are starting with...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2005, 06:31
Replies: 70
Views: 10,917
Posted By Bag Man

Fromt the link above: 'eliminating...

Fromt the link above:

'eliminating activities that are considered waste'

Activities like stand-easy and lunch half-hour?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 19:52
Replies: 42
Views: 4,452
Posted By Bag Man

rafloo Thanks for that well thought out,...

rafloo

Thanks for that well thought out, logical, well presented argument to counter my 'george'. I'm sure you have everybody sitting on the edge of their seats.

e(r)

Outsourcing still...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 19:44
Replies: 70
Views: 10,917
Posted By Bag Man

Sounds like LEAN is codeword for 'cut the crab...

Sounds like LEAN is codeword for 'cut the crab fat'.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 16:39
Replies: 42
Views: 4,452
Posted By Bag Man

e(r) Still trying to get my head around the...

e(r)

Still trying to get my head around the concept of paying shareholder dividends without a workforce doing some work!

NAO just had a go at MoD for creating capability gaps (e.g. getting rid...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 16:31
Replies: 70
Views: 10,917
Posted By Bag Man

BootFlat Please be my best mate. I love...

BootFlat

Please be my best mate.

I love your thoughts.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 16:27
Replies: 183
Views: 34,413
Posted By Bag Man

Oggin Let's wait for the BOI fella.

Oggin

Let's wait for the BOI fella.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 13:03
Replies: 42
Views: 4,452
Posted By Bag Man

Who out there actually believes that the prime...

Who out there actually believes that the prime contractors don't write the specs on behalf of the MoD?

We have to have a contract to write the contract you know - and put that contract out to...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 12:58
Replies: 70
Views: 10,917
Posted By Bag Man

Sounds like there is an adult out there that has...

Sounds like there is an adult out there that has done a 2-day course at Ashridge - and decided to implement LEAN MANUFACTURING (yes, it originates in manufacturing) to servicing aircraft.

Bet he...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 12:48
Replies: 22
Views: 3,227
Posted By Bag Man

3,000 more support posts. Will they be civilian...

3,000 more support posts. Will they be civilian by any chance? What happened to the front line?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 06:29
Replies: 70
Views: 10,917
Posted By Bag Man

LEAN - what is it?

So, anybody know what LEAN is all about?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 06:24
Replies: 183
Views: 34,413
Posted By Bag Man

totalwar You make me giggle. What has the...

totalwar

You make me giggle. What has the SOPs of the 70s and 80s got to do with the 21st (repeat 21st) century.

Use your grey matter on this one. TRAIN AS YOU EXPECT TO FIGHT. When we...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2005, 06:11
Replies: 42
Views: 4,452
Posted By Bag Man

I hate to be a boring old tw@ (again) but the...

I hate to be a boring old tw@ (again) but the sooner u guys accept the fact that the 'defence industry' is there to provide jobs (and not kit) the easier u will sleep at night.

I say let's use the...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2005, 20:13
Replies: 183
Views: 34,413
Posted By Bag Man

slp You livin in a different world to me...

slp

You livin in a different world to me fella!

Tell me, how do you achieve NEC in emcon silence? Cos it beats my tiny brain.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2005, 20:32
Replies: 2,219
Views: 431,173
Posted By Bag Man

Widger 'JSATO do much more than just pretend...

Widger

'JSATO do much more than just pretend to be missile platforms'

True - never said they didn't. RTFP.

Don't get jealous about my udder.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2005, 06:12
Replies: 183
Views: 34,413
Posted By Bag Man

vec 'the only RN aircraft to run out of fuel...

vec

'the only RN aircraft to run out of fuel on a regular basis (once a year) is the Lynx'

Is it always the same crew?

:}
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2005, 06:08
Replies: 62
Views: 11,842
Posted By Bag Man

STH Nothing wrong with our windscreens - any...

STH

Nothing wrong with our windscreens - any more ;-)
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2005, 05:58
Replies: 2,219
Views: 431,173
Posted By Bag Man

WEBF Yes. Blue Game was due to get a...

WEBF

Yes.

Blue Game was due to get a slating from the Norwegian press until they saw that the terrorist threat had been introduced.

But how many other exercisies are like BG04? In fact,...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2005, 13:54
Replies: 62
Views: 11,842
Posted By Bag Man

soddim Well said. The SKASaC has a...

soddim

Well said.

The SKASaC has a reputation of being able to do anything for anybody (thanks to some over-keen marketing) - but we are critically bereft of radios. DEC ISTAR doesn't give a...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2005, 12:40
Replies: 2,219
Views: 431,173
Posted By Bag Man

There is a need to distinguish between practice...

There is a need to distinguish between practice and training.

We tend to 'practice' existing procedures (SOPs) because we are comfortable with them - and we have the assets to simulate the right...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2005, 12:06
Replies: 62
Views: 11,842
Posted By Bag Man

TT ATFQ! If you can't then admit it and we...

TT

ATFQ! If you can't then admit it and we can move forward - together - dressed in PURPLE - and not a mucky Kossack grey.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2005, 09:57
Replies: 62
Views: 11,842
Posted By Bag Man

D ATFQ! TT ATFQ!

D

ATFQ!


TT

ATFQ!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2005, 06:30
Replies: 62
Views: 11,842
Posted By Bag Man

It might look cool, and be amazing to fly, and...

It might look cool, and be amazing to fly, and sound good when you buzz your mummies house but, do tell, just how is it going to contribute to the minimization of the terrorist threat.

Crabs!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2005, 06:21
Replies: 183
Views: 34,413
Posted By Bag Man

submariner U miss the point. There is a...

submariner

U miss the point.

There is a difference between 'training' and 'practice'.
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