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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Apr 2019, 14:19
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,715,003
Posted By diddy1234

Thank you VampireDave. does this mean the...

Thank you VampireDave.
does this mean the majority of production for the Jet Provost was at Luton ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Apr 2019, 13:31
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,715,003
Posted By diddy1234

When did Hunting / Percival aircraft cease to be...

When did Hunting / Percival aircraft cease to be based at Luton airport ?
was it just a case of amalgamation into BAC and then the Luton site shut down ?
Where did the Jet Provost manufacturing...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Dec 2018, 10:16
Replies: 1,178
Views: 811,856
Posted By diddy1234

wouldn't this whole incident be rather ironic if...

wouldn't this whole incident be rather ironic if it turns out to be an old boy farmer trying 'to get with the times' with a industrial drone to crop spray his fields (I know there is a lot more...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th May 2017, 12:25
Replies: 1,178
Views: 811,856
Posted By diddy1234

DJI (one of the biggest 'drone' makers) will...

DJI (one of the biggest 'drone' makers) will shortly be providing an update to the software only allowing users that have registered with them the ability to fly.

Some people are already moaning...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2017, 22:26
Replies: 7
Views: 2,304
Posted By diddy1234

Ah thanks for that, I had to search to get the...

Ah thanks for that, I had to search to get the correct link but yes it appears to have happened :-

https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1980/1980%20-%203937.html

Oddly enough, the AAIB...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2017, 21:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,304
Posted By diddy1234

details on an infamous story of a suspect captain and aircraft taking out ILS system

A few years ago I did follow an interesting thread on here about a suspect captain and a 707 (I believe) taking off from a UK airfield and wrecking the ILS system.

Unsure of the airfield in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Dec 2016, 09:53
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,715,003
Posted By diddy1234

was the connie scrapped there or sold ?

was the connie scrapped there or sold ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jul 2015, 10:22
Replies: 12
Views: 3,510
Posted By diddy1234

not sure if this is true but I did read once that...

not sure if this is true but I did read once that the Energia rocket had all of the intelligence built in for handling lift off to orbit including all abort scenario's.

kind of makes sense so that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th May 2015, 07:47
Replies: 24
Views: 5,912
Posted By diddy1234

is that the one with the Parts Recovery Turbine ?

is that the one with the Parts Recovery Turbine ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Nov 2014, 20:00
Replies: 3,898
Views: 1,715,003
Posted By diddy1234

Thanks for the tip. Using the above I...

Thanks for the tip.

Using the above I stumbled across Concorde taking off from Luton

It could be the angle but it didn't look like there was much room for an aborted take off !
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Oct 2014, 11:26
Replies: 14
Views: 3,725
Posted By diddy1234

why is there so little information on the web...

why is there so little information on the web regarding Radlett ?

It's just odd that an 'independent' aviation company can have so little information.
Were the employees not that interested...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2014, 08:11
Replies: 25
Views: 4,102
Posted By diddy1234

I wouldn't be surprised if it's related to...

I wouldn't be surprised if it's related to filming the new dambusters film.

Over Duxford yesterday there were two dragon rapide's flying with a spitfire too.
They performed multiple fly pasts the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Dec 2013, 08:17
Replies: 22
Views: 4,001
Posted By diddy1234

Really CNH, could you give some examples ? ...

Really CNH, could you give some examples ?

Im just wondering
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Dec 2013, 07:36
Replies: 22
Views: 4,001
Posted By diddy1234

I was wondering, did we (the UK) give the flying...

I was wondering, did we (the UK) give the flying tail data to Naca for the Bell X1 ?
or is this a stupid question ?

also are there any parts of the Miles 52 anywhere or was it completely broken...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jul 2013, 15:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,538
Posted By diddy1234

If someone (was stupid enough) to do that in the...

If someone (was stupid enough) to do that in the UK, would they have been locked up for it ?

I bet if someone done it today they would have terrorist charges thrown at them.

I am not for or...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Apr 2013, 08:20
Replies: 12
Views: 2,289
Posted By diddy1234

Missed appraoch questions

I was wondering if anyone knows the following :-

1. How many attempts can be performed at landing at the original airport before being diverted to another airport ?
I know fuel is king here but...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Sep 2012, 08:16
Replies: 4
Views: 2,473
Posted By diddy1234

Longest commercial flight from Singapore to New York - questions

Hi All

I stumbled across a video on Youtube of the longest commercial flight (non stop) from Singapore to New York and was amazed but also had a couple of questions

Video SQ22: From Singapore...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jul 2012, 08:24
Replies: 36
Views: 16,498
Posted By diddy1234

Judging by this ...

Judging by this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmakSwlYLs0

The VC-10 landing and roll out could have been a challenge.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2012, 08:22
Replies: 28
Views: 4,810
Posted By diddy1234

How are air shows affected by this ? Or are...

How are air shows affected by this ?

Or are they affected at all ?

I was thinking of Duxford aerodrome as that is covered by this blanket ban.

When airshows are on, there are a few pilots...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st May 2012, 08:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,101
Posted By diddy1234

good tip. It does make me think, why have...

good tip.

It does make me think, why have they not gained in popularity again ?

For something like cargo use or remote observation areas in the middle of rain forests, Airships lend themselves...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Apr 2012, 08:48
Replies: 23
Views: 9,832
Posted By diddy1234

I could be wrong but wasn't the older engined 707...

I could be wrong but wasn't the older engined 707 banned from flying within Europe's airspace due to noise regulations ?

This is not the first time I have heard of these older aircraft flown to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Apr 2012, 10:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,941
Posted By diddy1234

A few months ago I watched a sleezy jet turn onto...

A few months ago I watched a sleezy jet turn onto finals going into Luton (26 end) and a strong gust of wind took it about a quarter of a mile to the left (of a right handed turn).

The aircraft...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Nov 2011, 18:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,375
Posted By diddy1234

Ah ok thanks. Looked bigger than a 737 and lower...

Ah ok thanks. Looked bigger than a 737 and lower than that
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Nov 2011, 17:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,375
Posted By diddy1234

It wasnt climbing but in level flight. It...

It wasnt climbing but in level flight. It appeared at that height probably because the size of the plane is so large
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Nov 2011, 15:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,375
Posted By diddy1234

what was that

I am currently at work (Melbourn just north of Royston) and popped out the door of the building.

Just as I am popping out I see a wide bodied aircraft (Boeing 767 size) about 200 to 400 feet above...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jan 2011, 21:26
Replies: 84
Views: 18,012
Posted By diddy1234

Although I can not contribute regarding the book...

Although I can not contribute regarding the book (I will try and purchase it however) or the demise of UK Aviation (I am only a mere fledgling at 37) , I have one of the few advantages that I work at...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Dec 2010, 12:30
Replies: 21
Views: 2,788
Posted By diddy1234

So are the likes of Heathrow affected more by bad...

So are the likes of Heathrow affected more by bad weather compared to other airports around the northern hemosphere ?

I.E. can any pilots comment how our major airports rate against other major...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2010, 23:18
Replies: 85
Views: 33,281
Posted By diddy1234

excellent thread, if it helps I found a web site...

excellent thread, if it helps I found a web site of Luton through the years.

Some of the pictures also show the grass runways.

Luton Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments &...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th May 2010, 13:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,323
Posted By diddy1234

I am also wondering where the military show days...

I am also wondering where the military show days would go and any helicopters that fly in will land.

After all the planned building is the last green bit of space where the above activities happen.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th May 2010, 15:50
Replies: 8
Views: 6,021
Posted By diddy1234

excellent post. I too have this book and...

excellent post.

I too have this book and felt something was missing from this article.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2010, 19:56
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,592,867
Posted By diddy1234

Sky news just showed some of the procedure if...

Sky news just showed some of the procedure if flown into a volcanic cloud (in a flight simulator).

Very informative (even for SLF like me).

And the BBC'S coverage is mostly about the live...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2010, 13:35
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,592,867
Posted By diddy1234

no the Russians won't be affected. they...

no the Russians won't be affected.

they could still continue their illegal flights in to UK airspace to push diplomatic relations that little bit further !
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Apr 2010, 13:20
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By diddy1234

Drawbarz, it was kind of odd wasn't it ? ...

Drawbarz, it was kind of odd wasn't it ?

Sounded very loud (possibly loaded up), flew in from the east then circled around then flew back east again.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2010, 13:03
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,592,867
Posted By diddy1234

DAve TS, it is because the ash will accumulate on...

DAve TS, it is because the ash will accumulate on every thing and at the same time be very abrasive (think of sand blasting and you will get the idea).

The ash will accumulate in the flame cans...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Apr 2010, 12:54
Replies: 5
Views: 780
Posted By diddy1234

ah ok thanks for all of the replies. I was...

ah ok thanks for all of the replies.

I was incorrectly assuming that military aircraft had the right to fly where ever they wanted, when ever they wanted.
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