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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2022, 19:38
Replies: 11
Views: 5,499
Posted By hello1

Well possibly......

The MOD has always known that withdrawing the C-130J would leave it with insufficient lift. However, it isn't quite this straightforward for a number of reasons:
- The requirement for lift (both...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2021, 17:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,444
Posted By hello1

Old or new syllabus? I am currently registered...

Old or new syllabus? I am currently registered with BGS but booking new syllabus exams direct myself and have not had a problem booking at relatively short notice. On the CAA portal there appears...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2017, 20:17
Replies: 15
Views: 4,591
Posted By hello1

Moustache

Where the hell did the Waddington Staish get that moustache? It is absolutely epic. :D
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2014, 20:31
Replies: 165
Views: 36,739
Posted By hello1

That's a long sentence.....but one that I agree...

That's a long sentence.....but one that I agree with! All the politicians seem to care about these days is blowing increasing amounts of money on the NHS. All the public seem to care about these days...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2014, 06:12
Replies: 35
Views: 8,015
Posted By hello1

In 'the day', that might have been the case but...

In 'the day', that might have been the case but to get selected for test pilot training these days you have to be above average or exceptional in the air and the application form is completed by both...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2014, 19:04
Replies: 1,029
Views: 474,029
Posted By hello1

On the handful of occasions each month that it...

On the handful of occasions each month that it actually worked! I remember trying to get to Iraq in it once:

Outbound - First attempt aborted at around 100KIAS, second attempt got us to Basrah.
...
Forum: Flight Testing
26th Nov 2012, 18:54
Replies: 48
Views: 18,765
Posted By hello1

Just one little problem......

You can't sue the US Government.
You can sue the British Government. Many of our brethren have.
Kinda changes things.:uhoh:
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2012, 19:00
Replies: 82
Views: 35,232
Posted By hello1

What an utter throbber!

D Cameron: Good morning everyone and welcome back from your summer hols. Now I know that the economy's still tanking and the Euro is heading south but I really do think that we ought to discuss...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2012, 08:35
Replies: 4
Views: 2,621
Posted By hello1

Nope, it was a 3-month exercise. In reality it...

Nope, it was a 3-month exercise. In reality it was a continuation of SDSR because there was still a honking great financial hole to address. SDSR was indeed rushed but that was the whole point of...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2012, 20:50
Replies: 145
Views: 57,875
Posted By hello1

At least Ursula had some balls.:rolleyes:

At least Ursula had some balls.:rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2012, 21:18
Replies: 62
Views: 11,647
Posted By hello1

Samuel, Where were you in 1940 when we...

Samuel,

Where were you in 1940 when we really needed your optimism?

H1:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2011, 16:17
Replies: 267
Views: 90,418
Posted By hello1

The Forces Pension Society newsletter today had...

The Forces Pension Society newsletter today had no significant news on the new pension scheme so some of the alarm is definitely premature and should be saved up for some genuine alarm and necessary...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2011, 12:28
Replies: 158
Views: 46,701
Posted By hello1

Well said Bismark. Many many of those coming home...

Well said Bismark. Many many of those coming home from here in coffins would not qualify but they and their comrades have given HM exceptional service in a short period of time.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2011, 07:56
Replies: 6
Views: 3,277
Posted By hello1

But at 9am it is not listed on the Qinetiq...

But at 9am it is not listed on the Qinetiq website as an available job :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2011, 18:13
Replies: 35
Views: 10,273
Posted By hello1

Errr, no KC30s in service yet and the article...

Errr, no KC30s in service yet and the article doesn't say how long Titan has the contract for. Probably worth saving the feigned outrage until you know the facts.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2011, 14:48
Replies: 28
Views: 6,340
Posted By hello1

Thanks for your tips - I had considered the...

Thanks for your tips - I had considered the arrival after the 1 Jan start of the US tax year but as I will be leaving in March, this is slightly tricky! I will sit down with a US accountant in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2011, 05:09
Replies: 28
Views: 6,340
Posted By hello1

I will be leaving the RAF and the UK in the next...

I will be leaving the RAF and the UK in the next couple of years to live in the US. Do any ex-military US-based Ppruners know how the lump-sum gratuity is treated for tax purposes in the US. It is...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2011, 14:08
Replies: 89
Views: 18,656
Posted By hello1

If we're honest then the MRA4 should have been...

If we're honest then the MRA4 should have been cancelled years ago and well before we spent $4Bn on it. Yes the MOD probably tooled around with the specifications but flying in a straight line is...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2011, 10:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,087
Posted By hello1

Then we would have not much to show for it:O

Then we would have not much to show for it:O
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2011, 16:35
Replies: 12
Views: 4,739
Posted By hello1

Well anyone can edit Wikipedia but it's probably...

Well anyone can edit Wikipedia but it's probably better than looking at his own website:

Michael Ashcroft, Baron Ashcroft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2011, 19:34
Replies: 399
Views: 403,120
Posted By hello1

It's because the rubber bands have completely...

It's because the rubber bands have completely unwound resulting in the props rotating more slowly.:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2011, 16:23
Replies: 16
Views: 4,240
Posted By hello1

If it starts in the morning when you turn the...

If it starts in the morning when you turn the key, it will be worth every penny.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2011, 16:15
Replies: 27
Views: 8,167
Posted By hello1

Think that you'll find that we decided to retire...

Think that you'll find that we decided to retire the R1 on 31 March 2011 well before this government got into power. For once we can't blame SDSR for this hole.

At least there is a replacement...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2011, 19:38
Replies: 13
Views: 6,865
Posted By hello1

West Byfleet is it

West Byfleet is recommended by all who have lived there but is popular so don't count on success. DE have a now out-of-date but handy guide to all the patches which they can send you electronically....
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2011, 20:09
Replies: 14
Views: 3,566
Posted By hello1

Masters Programme

Apparently they are also considering a Masters programme that follows on from this degree and is aimed at those interested in higher management of defence. It includes such topics as:

- Political...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2011, 15:58
Replies: 276
Views: 76,026
Posted By hello1

The only reason that we persevere with the...

The only reason that we persevere with the TriStar is because of the military modifications that it has. If we want chater (and we do - buckets of it for both freight and pax) then we go to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2010, 19:25
Replies: 2,041
Views: 562,207
Posted By hello1

Nah, I think that this was about money and not...

Nah, I think that this was about money and not much else. Buying Nimrod from BWoS was a stupid decision, continuing with it in the face of the huge problems that became clear early in the project was...
Forum: Flight Testing
1st Oct 2010, 20:26
Replies: 17
Views: 7,816
Posted By hello1

Weekend, We have had some flap fatigue...

Weekend,

We have had some flap fatigue problems recently that suggest that exposure time is a factor and - as you suggest, it is probably because we are operating outside the envisaged operating...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2010, 20:38
Replies: 99
Views: 18,817
Posted By hello1

Jay-prat, You claim to be 37 years old and...

Jay-prat,

You claim to be 37 years old and from the real world but your little post suggests otherwise. Unless you are a member of the British Army then you don't need to accept Peter Wall. If...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2010, 20:09
Replies: 99
Views: 18,817
Posted By hello1

Peter Wall is an exceptional officer and leader....

Peter Wall is an exceptional officer and leader. I doubt whether you will find much disagreement amongst people who have worked for him.

He absolutely wipes the floor with our current crop of...
Forum: Flight Testing
10th Aug 2010, 20:18
Replies: 17
Views: 7,816
Posted By hello1

My concern here is not so much the IAS/TAS split...

My concern here is not so much the IAS/TAS split - yes you are actually going faster at the higher TAS but the dynamic pressure and therefore the force on the flaps varies with the IAS. Not sure why...
Forum: Flight Testing
23rd Jun 2010, 20:13
Replies: 14
Views: 3,302
Posted By hello1

Saab fitted it to the Grippen. Very effective.

Saab fitted it to the Grippen. Very effective.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2010, 20:10
Replies: 103
Views: 29,857
Posted By hello1

Precisely what did you have in mind? My physics...

Precisely what did you have in mind? My physics teacher circa 1987 and 3CPO or have you been pilfering from Uncle Clive's stash?

Army of 105 000 + reserves. Why.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2010, 21:32
Replies: 57
Views: 16,841
Posted By hello1

Beags, and another thing from the budget.... ...

Beags, and another thing from the budget....



Probably with a bunch of pregnant 14-year-olds under the expensive tax-payer funded roof
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2010, 21:14
Replies: 103
Views: 29,857
Posted By hello1

What he actually said

So, this is not the previous 25% cut in running costs but big money. Guess we'll have to wait and see what Defence gets hit with.:ooh:
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