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Forum: Rotorheads
6th Dec 2023, 10:22
Replies: 59
Views: 12,462
Posted By oldbeefer

My instructor on my QHI course in 1976 decided to...

My instructor on my QHI course in 1976 decided to do the descending turn demo in a 60 degree RIHT HAND TURN.. The aircraft flicked though inverted and came out almost straight and level. I didn't...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Oct 2023, 13:31
Replies: 63
Views: 9,062
Posted By oldbeefer

Can't believe you haven't retired yet - you must...

Can't believe you haven't retired yet - you must be younger than you look!!
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Oct 2023, 10:36
Replies: 30
Views: 4,320
Posted By oldbeefer

That's a real treat to see!

That's a real treat to see!
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2023, 10:35
Replies: 58
Views: 5,811
Posted By oldbeefer

In the good old days. when pranks were allowed, I...

In the good old days. when pranks were allowed, I was Duty Instructor in the tower at Sy on a gorgeous summer afternoon. Viz was good and I could see streams of Gazelles transiting through the gates...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Nov 2022, 14:50
Replies: 22
Views: 9,368
Posted By oldbeefer

Lucky Guys in Chipmunk!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0KJUDlQ3Eg
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2022, 09:44
Replies: 4
Views: 2,555
Posted By oldbeefer

Frecce Tricolori on way home from RIAT?

Frecce Tricolori on way home from RIAT?
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2022, 10:13
Replies: 17
Views: 3,387
Posted By oldbeefer

Ha. I knew you'd know! From a distance, it did...

Ha. I knew you'd know! From a distance, it did look green!
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jul 2022, 09:26
Replies: 17
Views: 3,387
Posted By oldbeefer

Sea King and Wessex

Just seen a yellow Seaking and Wessex (green with red bands round the nose and tail pylon) flying in trail past Trowbridge. Real treat during the morning dog walk!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2022, 10:24
Replies: 173
Views: 38,599
Posted By oldbeefer

BART if I remember. A couple of former Gurkha...

BART if I remember. A couple of former Gurkha soldiers now run a pub close to me. Their curries are delish, but not quite so hot as those in Belize.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2021, 09:32
Replies: 79
Views: 14,733
Posted By oldbeefer

RAF Broadwell (from a map of historic airfields)

RAF Broadwell (from a map of historic airfields)
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2021, 12:57
Replies: 160
Views: 63,239
Posted By oldbeefer

I lifted Malcom Pledgers Whirlwind back to base...

I lifted Malcom Pledgers Whirlwind back to base in Cyprus after an engine failure (we were there with Pumas after the Turks invaded the north). He was Staish at Sy in the nineties.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2021, 10:49
Replies: 16
Views: 6,314
Posted By oldbeefer

thanks Crab. I thought you’d know.

thanks Crab. I thought you’d know.
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Aug 2021, 09:14
Replies: 16
Views: 6,314
Posted By oldbeefer

Vigil

Watched the new drama on Beeb last night. Anyone know anything about the Seaking used in this episode?
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jul 2021, 10:10
Replies: 47
Views: 9,512
Posted By oldbeefer

Was on No 4 Puma course (the first batch of...

Was on No 4 Puma course (the first batch of aircrew for 230 Sqn), and ended up with 3000 hrs. Not many problems other than a blown hydraulic jack at night so ended up with only two wheels down and...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2021, 09:31
Replies: 20
Views: 6,433
Posted By oldbeefer

Then there were the Harriers in Germany which...

Then there were the Harriers in Germany which bombed some inflatable tanks except they were real Challengers. Fortunately, their aim was up to the usual standard and they all missed.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2021, 10:57
Replies: 24
Views: 3,805
Posted By oldbeefer

I actually wrote the two verses for that!

I actually wrote the two verses for that!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2021, 14:19
Replies: 7
Views: 3,498
Posted By oldbeefer

Age 94? Blimey, I must up my consumption of...

Age 94? Blimey, I must up my consumption of single malt - Stan never went on exercise without a bottle (or two). Great character RIP.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2021, 15:22
Replies: 35
Views: 6,504
Posted By oldbeefer

In addition to CFS(H) visits I made to the...

In addition to CFS(H) visits I made to the previously mentioned places, I also made a couple of trips to Qatar and Bangladesh. Flying down the Ganges in a Chinese built Mil 18 was one of the more...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Feb 2021, 10:56
Replies: 278
Views: 59,159
Posted By oldbeefer

But after sitting underneath a pair of them for...

But after sitting underneath a pair of them for 3000 hrs, I can hear little else!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2020, 17:30
Replies: 227
Views: 81,970
Posted By oldbeefer

Indeed - I joined there on 1 Apr 1968 - 50th...

Indeed - I joined there on 1 Apr 1968 - 50th anniversary of the formation of the RAF and, incidentally, April Fool's Day!
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Sep 2020, 10:19
Replies: 29
Views: 8,310
Posted By oldbeefer

I'm not sure where he got a licence from - he...

I'm not sure where he got a licence from - he didn't need one to fly in the military.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2020, 10:37
Replies: 111
Views: 15,846
Posted By oldbeefer

Ah Crab - I'm straight back to Shawbury about 30...

Ah Crab - I'm straight back to Shawbury about 30 years ago!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2020, 10:29
Replies: 46
Views: 18,717
Posted By oldbeefer

[QUOTE=Fareastdriver;10750046]I was on No 4...

[QUOTE=Fareastdriver;10750046]I was on No 4 Course in September 1971.

Well - so was I!
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Apr 2020, 10:23
Replies: 23
Views: 7,144
Posted By oldbeefer

Was on No 4 Puma Course and flew 3000 hrs on...

Was on No 4 Puma Course and flew 3000 hrs on them. Went on an exchange tour with the French Air Force flying Alouettes (3 yrs after last flying the Puma). When they found out my experience level,...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Mar 2020, 11:54
Replies: 19
Views: 4,054
Posted By oldbeefer

SHY - I think it was 75 when I did the first...

SHY - I think it was 75 when I did the first trials on Mk 1 PNG with Barry R in NI. I had goggles that could only see outside. Copilot had no gogs and could see the instruments with normal cockpit...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Feb 2020, 14:32
Replies: 17
Views: 3,662
Posted By oldbeefer

GrayHorizons - that reminds me of the Swingfog...

GrayHorizons - that reminds me of the Swingfog device used in Belize to control mossies - the guy used to walk through the Mess with it going full chat. Total IMC for quite a few minutes! Don't...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2019, 19:02
Replies: 25
Views: 11,629
Posted By oldbeefer

NoProbs

I was there in the Lossie bar! Seem to remember we were doing fighter affil. Was also (later) in Belize when strange films were shown.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2019, 16:15
Replies: 357
Views: 221,043
Posted By oldbeefer

I was really pleased to see daft games and loadsa...

I was really pleased to see daft games and loadsa booze still allowed in these PC days!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2019, 09:29
Replies: 57
Views: 26,221
Posted By oldbeefer

FAREASTDRIVER. I was involved in that. Eight...

FAREASTDRIVER. I was involved in that. Eight hours a day in the seat. We found those skips flew very badly and slowly when empty. Then someone discovered that if you bit the bullet and flew a bit...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jul 2019, 10:07
Replies: 7
Views: 4,638
Posted By oldbeefer

Adblocker works well, and it's free!

Adblocker works well, and it's free!
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2019, 10:30
Replies: 9
Views: 3,167
Posted By oldbeefer

Seven on board?

Seven on board?
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Dec 2018, 09:13
Replies: 17
Views: 3,211
Posted By oldbeefer

Also brakes on for sloping ground landings

Also brakes on for sloping ground landings
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2018, 09:35
Replies: 40
Views: 10,066
Posted By oldbeefer

I also know of two who went Rotary.

I also know of two who went Rotary.
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Nov 2018, 18:50
Replies: 66
Views: 15,645
Posted By oldbeefer

I seem to remember that, once in a position to be...

I seem to remember that, once in a position to be able to, getting that scrapped from the syllabus!
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2018, 10:39
Replies: 1,254
Views: 706,054
Posted By oldbeefer

"s it me or is that wire locking incorrect in the...

"s it me or is that wire locking incorrect in the pic above?"

I don't think so - looks as though the smaller bit on the end is part of the shaft and the big nut covered in blue is locked to it.
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