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Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2013, 15:04
Replies: 32
Views: 7,484
Posted By Skytrucker87

Unhappy Someone, please put me out of my misery...

What does ex-FLM mean to anyone? Does it mean that the person so described was a Loadmaster??
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jan 2008, 11:55
Replies: 451
Views: 289,726
Posted By Skytrucker87

Engine braking or Egines broken, Octane?:E

Engine braking or Egines broken, Octane?:E
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2007, 15:40
Replies: 22
Views: 14,183
Posted By Skytrucker87

Had to giggle at the report on the beeb "the...

Had to giggle at the report on the beeb "the aircraft landed safely UNDER ITS OWN POWER"
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2007, 13:23
Replies: 69
Views: 9,936
Posted By Skytrucker87

As a former Sgt Pilot on Javs, I agree with...

As a former Sgt Pilot on Javs, I agree with everybody. That is what NCO aircrew are supposed to do ....... innit? (see, can't even talk proper)
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2007, 11:50
Replies: 55
Views: 15,686
Posted By Skytrucker87

I used to LURRRVE the Goons. (Bluebottle...

I used to LURRRVE the Goons.

(Bluebottle voice....."He fallen in the water..")

Maybe he will buy some Apaches now that they have shown how to carry pax on the outside.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Jan 2007, 11:46
Replies: 42
Views: 18,131
Posted By Skytrucker87

Windy weather causes flight chaos

Just had a call from Mrs Trux at STN. She tells me that there are loads of go-arounds due to the high winds. Apparently one OLearyAir made it but only just managed to stay on the black bit.
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jan 2007, 10:56
Replies: 177
Views: 47,665
Posted By Skytrucker87

Ahhhhhhhhhhh.... the mention of Autair brings...

Ahhhhhhhhhhh.... the mention of Autair brings back a few mammaries. We used c/s 'Autair' even with Court Line.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2007, 11:21
Replies: 23
Views: 12,701
Posted By Skytrucker87

First Choice = Last Resort:}

First Choice = Last Resort:}
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jan 2007, 11:18
Replies: 24
Views: 17,040
Posted By Skytrucker87

Smile Please don't call it a heap or make derogatory...

Please don't call it a heap or make derogatory comments about the aircraft. It has a cute face and anyway - it has PROPS!

(counts the number of props on fingers)
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Aug 2006, 14:55
Replies: 90
Views: 10,606
Posted By Skytrucker87

Flash, it is unsafe to assume that the two were...

Flash, it is unsafe to assume that the two were not terrorists, but it is certainly just as unsafe to assume that they are just because of their apparent race.

Vigilance is the keyword here. ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Aug 2006, 14:27
Replies: 90
Views: 10,606
Posted By Skytrucker87

:eek: :} Way to go (Toilet)Pan :E

:eek: :}

Way to go (Toilet)Pan :E
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Aug 2006, 14:20
Replies: 90
Views: 10,606
Posted By Skytrucker87

Funny how some people just have to resort to...

Funny how some people just have to resort to personal attacks! Vaugely reminiscent of the attitude of the people who carry out the DIY passenger profiling. Can't spell, therefore opinions of...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
23rd Aug 2006, 12:44
Replies: 90
Views: 10,606
Posted By Skytrucker87

Seems predictable that holiday charters would...

Seems predictable that holiday charters would contain a fair mixture of bermuda-shorted, shaven headed tattooed overweight sun readers. Why was anyone surprised at their reaction?

(covers ears...
Forum: Questions
10th Aug 2005, 18:30
Replies: 2
Views: 914
Posted By Skytrucker87

Globespan /Channel ?

Can anyone advise the relationship between Channel Express and Flyglobespan?

Oh, and any other bits of info about GSPN would be welcome too.


Cheers
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jun 2004, 00:22
Replies: 21
Views: 6,759
Posted By Skytrucker87

Flapless, you are correct but the problem with...

Flapless, you are correct but the problem with n/w steering was the result of the torque link breaking. It smashed into the TeeCas antenna too. I just wonder why the torque link broke.

I used...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Jun 2004, 18:13
Replies: 21
Views: 6,759
Posted By Skytrucker87

It appears that the cause of the problem was a...

It appears that the cause of the problem was a landing which was later described as 'unorthodox'. A/c in question G-IGOZ and the wreckage is currently residing in FLS hangar deciding whether it...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
7th Mar 2004, 19:43
Replies: 4
Views: 28,304
Posted By Skytrucker87

Brilliant!

Thank you very much. That is precisely the sort of information I was looking for! Your inputs are greatly appreciated!!
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Mar 2004, 04:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,781
Posted By Skytrucker87

Hmmmmm..... I had some dealings with Enzo a few...

Hmmmmm..... I had some dealings with Enzo a few years back. He was actually given the contract for the sale of Alitalia surplus spares and was also one of their main preferred vendors. You may or...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
14th Jan 2004, 01:53
Replies: 4
Views: 28,304
Posted By Skytrucker87

Ballpoint, you are obviously an instructor! That...

Ballpoint, you are obviously an instructor! That was very informative and answered the question effectively!

I was originally an engine fitter in the RAF before I moved to the pointy end and...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Jan 2004, 23:47
Replies: 4
Views: 28,304
Posted By Skytrucker87

Hydro Mechanical Units

Please forgive! I am desperately trying to figure out the HMU on Being 737-700/800. I appreciate that it senses aircraft parameters, power lever settings and air conditions and adjusts the fuel...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jan 2004, 02:22
Replies: 7
Views: 1,437
Posted By Skytrucker87

B73 Next-Gen APU useage???

Gents, I am a bit out of touch with these modern contrivances so please please would any 73 next gen blokes answer a question for me.

How long do you run the APU for and at what stage do you shut...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jan 2004, 18:29
Replies: 342
Views: 146,419
Posted By Skytrucker87

Hmmmmm... As I understand the trend of discussion...

Hmmmmm... As I understand the trend of discussion so far, it looks like
a/ There must have been a profound mechanical failure because Flash have had really serious problems affecting controllability...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Jan 2004, 14:44
Replies: 342
Views: 146,419
Posted By Skytrucker87

CAIRO, Egypt Jan. 3 — A charter airliner with 135...

CAIRO, Egypt Jan. 3 — A charter airliner with 135 people aboard most of them French tourists crashed into the Red Sea shortly after takeoff early Saturday from the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh,...
Forum: Questions
8th Sep 2003, 05:44
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By Skytrucker87

Just a question...

As it is now some years since I last flew in US airspace, I wonder if anyone can confirm a statement made by Meacher in a broadsheet today. He states that if (any) aircraft deviates from the F/P,...
Forum: Questions
23rd Aug 2003, 04:14
Replies: 14
Views: 2,209
Posted By Skytrucker87

MYT's DC10s may be lots of good things but they...

MYT's DC10s may be lots of good things but they will never replace real aircraft. They are unreliable, continually tech, almost impossible to provision spares for and a total nightmare.
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Aug 2003, 01:44
Replies: 58
Views: 22,680
Posted By Skytrucker87

The damage to the airplane is substantial but...

The damage to the airplane is substantial but certainly not catastrophic. All damaged items are going to be replaced and as soon as the airplane is sort of airworthy(ish) it will be flown to EGSS to...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th May 2002, 21:10
Replies: 2
Views: 408
Posted By Skytrucker87

Problems with CD burner

This has got me really beat!

I downloaded a couple of comedy programmes via WinMX. They are about 30 mins long. They play fine in MP3 format but when I try to burn them onto a CD they just get...
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Apr 2002, 11:52
Replies: 30
Views: 3,269
Posted By Skytrucker87

Rampie, The story you refer to has been...

Rampie,

The story you refer to has been written and features in a soon-to-be-published book.

Oh, and the edited name is not Monty Python although the number of letters is the same!

Like the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Apr 2002, 16:01
Replies: 30
Views: 3,269
Posted By Skytrucker87

I don't believe that there are still so many of...

I don't believe that there are still so many of us former CL44 drivers in here!

Anyone got the link for the association?

Or remember when Teemack took lose portland cement down to Lagos? or...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Mar 2002, 23:49
Replies: 46
Views: 3,453
Posted By Skytrucker87

Post Good old jav! memories of 29 Sqdn and 151 and 5...

Good old jav! memories of 29 Sqdn and 151 and 5 and 25.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Mar 2002, 14:44
Replies: 10
Views: 959
Posted By Skytrucker87

Post Yep, they were when I was on CL44. All spares...

Yep, they were when I was on CL44. All spares for the aircraft were almost impossible to get. Our purchasing dept grew old very quickly. And grey. And grumpy.

As a matter of interest, a lot of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jan 2002, 11:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By Skytrucker87

Post Many thanks to all who responded - I sent a mail...

Many thanks to all who responded - I sent a mail to Maarten at the address which you gave but had no reply as yet.

Cheers! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Jan 2002, 21:28
Replies: 38
Views: 4,338
Posted By Skytrucker87

Post You are still covered in Portland cement dust...

You are still covered in Portland cement dust from the Nigeria thing in 1978
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2002, 21:17
Replies: 9
Views: 2,902
Posted By Skytrucker87

Post In the course of the tidying up of my attioc at...

In the course of the tidying up of my attioc at the insistence of head office, I uncovered my old Aerad charts dating from 1982.

If you are interested let me know.

Skytrucker (and I am not...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jan 2002, 13:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By Skytrucker87

Post Carvair!!

I was clearing out a box of cr@p in my attic the other day and found my old Carvair flight manual. That brought back a few memories but I am now looking for a Dutch guy called Maarten Brouwer who is...
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