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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2002, 18:42
Replies: 67
Views: 19,642
Posted By swashplate

Question I'm no expert, but aren't the nozzles actually...

I'm no expert, but aren't the nozzles actually past horizontal, and angled slightly upward?? :confused:

Maybe water impact? :confused: I understand if you hit it at a high enough velocity, it's...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2002, 12:14
Replies: 8,153
Views: 1,311,952
Posted By swashplate

Thumbs down No flight data recorder = No evidence of...

No flight data recorder = No evidence of negligence

....and anyway, the HOL cleared them, so that's good enough for me.

Politicians no longer have any credibility IMHO. "Posturing Apes", as...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2002, 16:02
Replies: 33
Views: 7,753
Posted By swashplate

Canadair CL-415

Canadair CL-415 (http://www.airliners.net/open.file/244178/L/)

....from 'Airliners.net'


Would it not be possible to fit these old a/c with Ejector seats for the crews? Or too much $$$$/too...
Forum: Questions
17th Jul 2002, 12:47
Replies: 19
Views: 1,883
Posted By swashplate

Thumbs up I second the motion.....

Gotta agree with Mr Stan Sted about the pukka Abbot Ale. Wetherspoons do it for £1.60/pint!! :cool:

However, it tastes just as good outta the cans/bottles to me.... :D

Like Admans as well....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jul 2002, 12:31
Replies: 12
Views: 2,533
Posted By swashplate

My Mistake...

Sorry chaps, thought that was the one you were all after... :rolleyes:

I'll keep my eye out for "Handling the big jets", as we have regular book fairs every couple of months here in the People's...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Jul 2002, 19:45
Replies: 12
Views: 2,533
Posted By swashplate

"Flying the big Jets"

..by Capt Stanley Stewart

I often see a topic in this forum asking about this book by wannabees eager to 'gen up'....

Just to let you know, we have a large book sale on this week in Milton...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Jul 2002, 02:37
Replies: 80
Views: 33,484
Posted By swashplate

Thumbs down hmmmmmmm..........

....maybe the Press are building 'em up to knock'em down...?? :confused: :eek:
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jun 2002, 21:56
Replies: 16
Views: 3,237
Posted By swashplate

Yeah, aisleman, that gets my vote!!!! Its...

Yeah, aisleman, that gets my vote!!!!

Its just the same tired old crap, week after week.... :mad:

And, revamped 'Airport' seems to be much the same....... :rolleyes:
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jun 2002, 12:03
Replies: 30
Views: 15,021
Posted By swashplate

Jockey to sue wife of Pilot

From BBC 'Ceefax'

The Champion Jockey, Rey Cochrane, who saved the life of fellow jockey Frankie Dettori in a plane crash two years ago,is suing the wife of the Pilot who died.

He was awarded...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jun 2002, 20:23
Replies: 3
Views: 874
Posted By swashplate

Unhappy NASA grounds Space Shuttle

BBC News (http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/americas/newsid_2066000/2066054.stm)

Good to see a more responsible NASA attitude than in Jan '86....:( :rolleyes:
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jun 2002, 11:34
Replies: 41
Views: 9,797
Posted By swashplate

BBC report now saying it was Dry Ice.........

BBC report now saying it was Dry Ice.........
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jun 2002, 09:03
Replies: 41
Views: 9,797
Posted By swashplate

Talking Beat me to it, Jetstream!!

Good to hear all are safe. :cool:

...now watch the media luvvies start hamming it up.... :rolleyes:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jun 2002, 16:10
Replies: 21
Views: 5,867
Posted By swashplate

I started a thread on this very topic in March of...

I started a thread on this very topic in March of 2001.

Sadly, I can't seem to find it now, as my 'post history' only goes back to June 2001... :(

Maybe someone stored it, and could repost???...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jun 2002, 19:07
Replies: 19
Views: 3,709
Posted By swashplate

Thumbs up FYI

A340 G-VSKY Incident 1997 (http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/formal/gvsky/gvsky.htm)

Excellent handling of emergency IMHO.... :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2002, 01:39
Replies: 1
Views: 770
Posted By swashplate

Unhappy Pakistan downs Indian A/C

BBC News (http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/south_asia/newsid_2032000/2032496.stm)

:eek:
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2002, 11:46
Replies: 32
Views: 12,453
Posted By swashplate

Unhappy FYI

1. According to BBC 'Ceefax', the guy in the front who died on ejection was Mr Gary Clark, from Potters Bar, Herts. He was the Aircraft's co-owner. No word on the GIB, though.

2. According to Mr...
Forum: Questions
2nd Jun 2002, 00:40
Replies: 2
Views: 1,275
Posted By swashplate

Also this site (http://www.wapmx.com)

Also this site (http://www.wapmx.com)
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
28th May 2002, 15:58
Replies: 13
Views: 1,281
Posted By swashplate

Thumbs up BBC News...

BBC News (http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk_politics/newsid_2013000/2013061.stm)
Forum: Questions
28th May 2002, 08:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,856
Posted By swashplate

Thumbs up Thanks for interesting replies chaps!!

So I take it that my 737 chauffers would leave the A/P in after 50ft then?
Forum: Questions
27th May 2002, 22:25
Replies: 19
Views: 3,199
Posted By swashplate

Dunno about LHR-STN, but didn't there used to be...

Dunno about LHR-STN, but didn't there used to be an LHR-LGW service using Sikorsky S-61s?

Sometime in the '70s?? :confused:
Forum: Questions
27th May 2002, 22:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,856
Posted By swashplate

Question Cat 3A Autoland

Firstly....

Do I have this right?

Cat 3A autoland: 50ft decision height, 200 metres Runway vis range


Assuming that's right, I'm wondering what happens on a cat 3A approach at the DH?

If...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2002, 15:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,965
Posted By swashplate

Unhappy RIP

:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
Forum: Rumours & News
24th May 2002, 11:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,965
Posted By swashplate

Unhappy BBC News - Helicopter crashes off Orkney...

BBC News - Helicopter crashes off Orkney (http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/scotland/newsid_2006000/2006237.stm)

Fingers crossed for Pilot - hope he's OK.... :(
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2002, 11:36
Replies: 23
Views: 11,043
Posted By swashplate

I watched the whole prog......

The guy presenting it is a desert explorer called Micheal Asher, whom I understand is ex-SAS himself.....

Of course, the local Iraqi's could be telling fibs:rolleyes:, and I understand there was...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th May 2002, 00:35
Replies: 18
Views: 3,865
Posted By swashplate

For your edification......

1998 HS-748 crash @ STN (http://www.aaib.detr.gov.uk/formal/gojem/index.htm)
Forum: Rotorheads
12th May 2002, 17:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,603
Posted By swashplate

Question I seem to remember reading somewhere that a Royal...

I seem to remember reading somewhere that a Royal Flight Whirlwind lost a rotor blade :eek: and crashed, sadly killing everyone on board? :(

Think this was about 1967, 2 pilots on training flight?...
Forum: Questions
9th May 2002, 20:00
Replies: 21
Views: 3,451
Posted By swashplate

Question 'scuse me askin, but.....

If the crew waited until 80kts before setting t/o flaps, would the flaps actually deploy to the t/o setting in time for rotation?

I've only ever watched the videos, but it seemed a very few...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
8th May 2002, 14:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,599
Posted By swashplate

Unhappy Here is a Transcript of UA93 tape downloaded from...

Here is a Transcript of UA93 tape downloaded from “Airdisaster.com”

Listened to this quite a few times, then transcribed it step by step. Quite eerie sometimes…. :eek:
Anyway, all mistakes are...
Forum: Cabin Crew
28th Apr 2002, 15:35
Replies: 70
Views: 9,880
Posted By swashplate

FYI

Think this (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29938) was the original post asking for CC volunteers..... :rolleyes:
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Apr 2002, 14:43
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By swashplate

Thumbs up Yeah, I have the google.com toolbar on my PC. ...

Yeah, I have the google.com toolbar on my PC.

Works great - you just type in your query, and then your browser page changes to the google search results!!! :cool:


HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!! :D
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Apr 2002, 11:44
Replies: 70
Views: 9,880
Posted By swashplate

Thumbs down Just my 2p worth.....

That supposed F/A who said whe was a student PPL and flew the a/c, but 'couldn't keep it straight'. So French ATC asked them what they were doing......

Wouldn't such an incident have to be...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2002, 12:14
Replies: 43
Views: 13,342
Posted By swashplate

Hmmm....just theorising....

Perhaps damage would depend on:

1. A/C wieght and speed at impact? (Kinetic Energy = 0.5mass * velocity squared)

2. Amount of fuel (liquid high explosive :eek: ) being carried?

3. Strength...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Apr 2002, 17:43
Replies: 17
Views: 914
Posted By swashplate

Hi Stan!

First got my own computer (work cast off)going in aug last year. I've been with BT Anytime ever since, and not had any probs.

Both original desktop, and now Toshiba laptoposaurus seem to be fine....
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Apr 2002, 17:36
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By swashplate

Thumbs up Yeah, been with BT Anytime since Aug last year...

Yeah, been with BT Anytime since Aug last year when I first got my own Computer. No probs so far, can get on 99% of time.

Should I allow BT to do this then? Apparently, I can configure ZoneAlert...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Apr 2002, 11:36
Replies: 7
Views: 695
Posted By swashplate

Thumbs up Thanks chaps!!!!!

Mostly seem to be BT Internet, but suppose you can never be too sure!!
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