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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2023, 18:08
Replies: 257
Views: 105,596
Posted By old-timer

Thoroughly enjoying the new book John, love your...

Thoroughly enjoying the new book John, love your other titles too especially the way you include vets in the narrative, excellent.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2023, 20:58
Replies: 62
Views: 27,367
Posted By old-timer

Good point Chevron

Good point Chevron
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2023, 20:56
Replies: 62
Views: 27,367
Posted By old-timer

Lightbulb Good point

Good point Chevron; from basic flight school & airmanship (common sense) if no joy on new freq’y go back to previous freq’y that was working, I had to do that myself once at night inbound to McCarran...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Mar 2023, 20:47
Replies: 16
Views: 3,803
Posted By old-timer

Fully agree, was saying this 10 years ago when I...

Fully agree, was saying this 10 years ago when I worked in part 21J cabin design, disaster waiting to happen,
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2023, 13:36
Replies: 56
Views: 35,800
Posted By old-timer

My 2nd flight with 5 AEF was in XW635- nice...

My 2nd flight with 5 AEF was in XW635- nice aircraft :-)
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1399/d_perry_atc_logbook_pages_9a13d8563ecd46914248356bafbd0848f1f18fe3.jpg
my...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2022, 23:16
Replies: 35
Views: 8,451
Posted By old-timer

That is very sad news, kindest thoughts with...

That is very sad news, kindest thoughts with family & loved ones
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jun 2022, 21:05
Replies: 80
Views: 23,120
Posted By old-timer

Appalling how they covered up the truth & so sad...

Appalling how they covered up the truth & so sad for P2s family, entirely unjust, same as politics to this day , bury the truth....
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2022, 07:31
Replies: 53
Views: 12,325
Posted By old-timer

Fantastic flying, she deserves an award for sure....

Fantastic flying, she deserves an award for sure. Onwards and upwards.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2021, 08:10
Replies: 414
Views: 109,241
Posted By old-timer

Very true FB, accountants seem to rule these days...

Very true FB, accountants seem to rule these days sadly. When the proverbial hits the fan we need trained aircrew & aircraft, not accountants spread sheets & rose tinted spec’s 🙈
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jul 2021, 07:11
Replies: 414
Views: 109,241
Posted By old-timer

Can’t beat real a/c for training IMHO, synthetic...

Can’t beat real a/c for training IMHO, synthetic is a poor substitute. We could always buy some Goshawks from the US instead, or better still build our own ones like we always used to 👏
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Feb 2020, 04:24
Replies: 9
Views: 6,330
Posted By old-timer

Great thread & love the video clips, :)) mediocre...

Great thread & love the video clips, :)) mediocre gun is brilliant. Maximum torque all round :))
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Feb 2020, 04:14
Replies: 30
Views: 24,872
Posted By old-timer

A very thoughtful thread, I like the idea of...

A very thoughtful thread, I like the idea of remembering missing aviator friends & acquaintances. I lost 2 friends , both great pilots who were GA instructors & ATPL captains. 1in a GA midair & 1 due...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2019, 09:22
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,855,370
Posted By old-timer

Tha'ts a wonderful post Gerivator & many thanks...

Tha'ts a wonderful post Gerivator & many thanks for details of Dannys books & very pleased to make donations towards both RAFBF & MC charities, per ardua ad astra & forever blue skies Danny.42C
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Sep 2019, 18:44
Replies: 27
Views: 25,422
Posted By old-timer

I wonder if an FAA/EASA AD will follow?

I wonder if an FAA/EASA AD will follow?
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Aug 2019, 05:36
Replies: 4,656
Views: 4,808,204
Posted By old-timer

I fully agree with your post Tomaski. I worry...

I fully agree with your post Tomaski. I worry that sim drills no longer being realistic with respect to real world unexpected emergencies. (Hudson river incident being a good example). I remember an...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2019, 12:58
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,855,370
Posted By old-timer

I miss Danny too but hopefully this thread can be...

I miss Danny too but hopefully this thread can be maintained in his memory.
I've met many veterans & have always been very humbled by their stories & experiences, often told with great humour &...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Feb 2019, 18:13
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,910,043
Posted By old-timer

Good post, very true, the industry is responsible

Good post, very true, the industry is responsible
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Jan 2019, 07:45
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,910,043
Posted By old-timer

I also flew many cross channel flights in PA28s &...

I also flew many cross channel flights in PA28s & C150s in my early ppl days which with hindsight now i’d never do, especially after attending an RAF SAR lecture where I learnt the truth of SE...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2017, 18:17
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,508,407
Posted By old-timer

Adventure

I feel everyone’s missing the point here completely, the flight was made to honour lady heath & her spirit of flying asventure, it was a terrific achievement by Tracey whether solo or otherwise. If...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2015, 08:35
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,640,531
Posted By old-timer

Well put Silvastrata, the pressures on flight...

Well put Silvastrata, the pressures on flight crews theses days are extreme, in my humble opinion & it's easier to blame crew than the machine. This one will roll on for years no doubt.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Dec 2014, 08:40
Replies: 332
Views: 346,312
Posted By old-timer

Thumbs up RIP Ray, 9 years on & my memories of you are...

RIP Ray, 9 years on & my memories of you are still fresh as ever - a master Aviator & a fantastically warm & genuine person. I salute you & your memory.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2013, 07:25
Replies: 64
Views: 19,897
Posted By old-timer

Deepest respects & condolences to all affected

Deepest respects & condolences to all affected by this awful accident.
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 15:31
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,205,962
Posted By old-timer

Thumbs up Concur with 4 golds & BBK

Valuable post four golds & fully concur with yourself & BBK - it's so useful for details like that to be shared from real life experience, you can't beat experience nor buy it - experience has to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2013, 14:27
Replies: 100
Views: 16,826
Posted By old-timer

Thumbs up well said

Well said Party Animal - I'm with you on that.

Respects to all the Bomber Boys, I salute them all.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2013, 14:18
Replies: 100
Views: 16,826
Posted By old-timer

Bomber boys remembered

I feel Noel Cowards famous lines say it all, heroes one & all.


BOMBER BOYS REMEMBERED

Lie in the dark and listen.
It's clear tonight so they're flying high,
Hundreds of them, thousands...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2013, 14:44
Replies: 34
Views: 12,934
Posted By old-timer

Thumbs up 100% A+ for Harry, well presented. Good for him,...

100% A+ for Harry, well presented. Good for him, need more like him.


D MINUS for journos, waste of space.
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jan 2013, 15:33
Replies: 90
Views: 31,641
Posted By old-timer

Sad day, deepest respects to family, friends & colleagues

Deepest respects to family, friends & colleagues.
Very sad & difficult time for all.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2013, 13:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,539
Posted By old-timer

Thanks for those details Beagle. Horrible end for...

Thanks for those details Beagle. Horrible end for the Poor chap
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2013, 12:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,539
Posted By old-timer

Question Scimitar emergency canopy release ?

I was sent a link with you tube clips of carrier op's which included one of an incident to a Scimitar that ran off the end of the deck in 1958 - I won't post the link here because it's too horrible...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2012, 09:48
Replies: 34
Views: 7,417
Posted By old-timer

GO FLY

Both Fixed & Rotary wing offer a great career path.
There are some great civvie rotary wing jobs when you leave & earn loads of £££.
Sadly not so many FJ options in civvie street !

Enjoy...
Forum: Freight Dogs
25th Sep 2012, 09:17
Replies: 9
TNT
Views: 4,898
Posted By old-timer

TNT - UPS

Has anyone heard any more gen' on the alleged TNT-UPS merger ?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2012, 09:16
Replies: 20
Views: 7,087
Posted By old-timer

Top man.

I knew a chap who flew Mk IX Spit's from Hornchurch with 129 Sqn around that time, he often told me about their sweeps into France - Brave chaps.

Paddy was an inspirational fighter leader, never...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2012, 21:47
Replies: 24
Views: 5,399
Posted By old-timer

amazing

Amazing ! - what was this guy on ? My votes with the controller for keeping her cool, very professional.
That guy needed to check his situational awareness - many pilots have been lost while...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jul 2012, 20:03
Replies: 24
Views: 3,840
Posted By old-timer

bad move

Unbelievable !! the volunteers who helped restore these a/c will be up in arms no doubt.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Jul 2012, 18:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,918
Posted By old-timer

all heading to Duxford for legends airshow

All these fine a/c were heading to Duxford for the 2012 Flying Legends airshow
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