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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2020, 21:52
Replies: 494
Views: 333,659
Posted By RandomBlah

All of which makes sense. Civilian SAR around the...

All of which makes sense. Civilian SAR around the UK is the responsibility of the Department of Transport. If the DoT wanted to use a P-8A for such purposes they would have to request it from the...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2020, 12:59
Replies: 494
Views: 333,659
Posted By RandomBlah

Perhaps because UK P-8A have not reached IOC yet...

Perhaps because UK P-8A have not reached IOC yet (as planned) and therefore have not declared a capability for operational use?
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2020, 10:10
Replies: 302
Views: 128,049
Posted By RandomBlah

Hello BV, I also have 15.5 years 75 with the...

Hello BV,

I also have 15.5 years 75 with the remainder on 15. A useful comparison here is to run your numbers on the pension calculator and then compare to the AFPS 75 pension codes that can be...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2019, 12:48
Replies: 494
Views: 333,659
Posted By RandomBlah

Not true. All the pilots need to do is recognise...

Not true. All the pilots need to do is recognise the situation and then complete the Stab Trim runaway memory items that are taught on any NG type rating. Even if the trim runs away at the higher of...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2018, 23:46
Replies: 74
Views: 14,458
Posted By RandomBlah

I have worked in the Capability area. The process...

I have worked in the Capability area. The process that has to be undertaken to justify single source is lengthy, rigorous, and requires considerable analysis of potential alternatives that involves...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2018, 00:25
Replies: 74
Views: 14,458
Posted By RandomBlah

Sorry Pure Persuit, but you are not correct. ...

Sorry Pure Persuit, but you are not correct.

The P-8A is intended to be just that from the start. The 737-800 fuselage is utilised with the 737-900 ER Wing, albeit with modified wingtips/winglets...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2017, 19:02
Replies: 60
Views: 23,983
Posted By RandomBlah

Jackonico, Have you factored in the cost and...

Jackonico,

Have you factored in the cost and time of adapting P-8 for either G-size buoys or Stingray in your analysis? Or the proximity of the Stingray out of service date?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2017, 19:30
Replies: 122
Views: 59,192
Posted By RandomBlah

I must admit that I don't understand the...

I must admit that I don't understand the reasoning behind comparing something that doesn't exist, and will not be recreated against something that has been decided and is the future of UK LRMPA.
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Apr 2017, 15:25
Replies: 1,003
Views: 973,630
Posted By RandomBlah

I've been invited to an assessment day. RAF,...

I've been invited to an assessment day.

RAF, 3500 TT, non type rated.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2017, 19:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,474
Posted By RandomBlah

Al R, In the spirit of this being a ruhmour...

Al R,

In the spirit of this being a ruhmour network, how do you think current serving personnel could be affected? Personnel who remained on 75/05 being transferred to 15? Those on 15 being put...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2017, 20:27
Replies: 27
Views: 20,462
Posted By RandomBlah

As you say, this is nothing more than tabloid...

As you say, this is nothing more than tabloid headline-grabbing. As an aside, It is very disappointing to see such naivety from the LD Defence spokesperson.

RB
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2016, 21:30
Replies: 27
Views: 11,184
Posted By RandomBlah

Rotate, I am aware of, and agree with all...

Rotate,

I am aware of, and agree with all your points. It is a shame if manning have discounted those with quals but who are not currently flying- but I don't see why they would do that? Unless...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2016, 20:24
Replies: 27
Views: 11,184
Posted By RandomBlah

Rotate. PAS, and this year PAS plus FRI is...

Rotate.

PAS, and this year PAS plus FRI is purely about retaining specific individuals for (a minimum) of 5 years - nothing more. Why would those who have already decided to accept PAS be offered...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2016, 13:16
Replies: 52
Views: 15,158
Posted By RandomBlah

The rumours of P-8 going to Waddington are...

The rumours of P-8 going to Waddington are completely baseless; The Prime Minister has stated that P-8 will go to RAF Lossiemouth, so that is where it will go.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2015, 11:47
Replies: 59
Views: 17,185
Posted By RandomBlah

I think its highly likely that a Conservative...

I think its highly likely that a Conservative government would put a shiney new platform (of any type) into SNP territory.......
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2015, 18:45
Replies: 19
Views: 5,863
Posted By RandomBlah

I must admit that it is no too often that an...

I must admit that it is no too often that an individual from Argentina starts a thread discussing how to sink ships using air based munitions and posts pictures of a UK document that has Secret...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2015, 14:54
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,450
Posted By RandomBlah

An interesting discussion re the P1. Two...

An interesting discussion re the P1. Two important points though are that it is an MPA whereas the P8 is a MMA. The crew composition of 11 vs 8 (P-8) has large financial implications from several...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2015, 22:28
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,450
Posted By RandomBlah

PN, I suggest you re-read my post. At no...

PN,

I suggest you re-read my post. At no point did I either state or imply that dropping buoys from height was an issue.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2015, 14:53
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,450
Posted By RandomBlah

Andyy. All aircraft design is a compromise....

Andyy.

All aircraft design is a compromise. Optimise for one particular flight regime and there will be a cost in another part of the envelope.

Just out of interest, what would you consider to...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2015, 14:24
Replies: 195
Views: 86,574
Posted By RandomBlah

The RAF is not looking to get a MMA; UK defence...

The RAF is not looking to get a MMA; UK defence is. Given that the asset would ultimately work for several different elements of UK PLC, it would make sense for it to work under a Joint Force...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2015, 11:26
Replies: 195
Views: 86,574
Posted By RandomBlah

The runway at Yeovilton is not long enough for...

The runway at Yeovilton is not long enough for effective P-8 operations.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2015, 11:24
Replies: 195
Views: 86,574
Posted By RandomBlah

If this happens, the UK will not be buying a...

If this happens, the UK will not be buying a Maritime Patrol Aeroplane, it will be buying a Multi Mission Aeroplane. This is a subtle yet very important point that has implications for the amount of...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2015, 14:13
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,450
Posted By RandomBlah

I understand that, as it is an indigenous design,...

I understand that, as it is an indigenous design, getting the P1 past the MAA would be exceptionally challenging. It also has no mission support.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2015, 23:25
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,450
Posted By RandomBlah

Bannock, I hope the CTM is as good as I remember....

Bannock, I hope the CTM is as good as I remember.

It's very easy to be "on budget" when you've made the customer pay a hefty sum to get what amounts to insignificant changes compared to the P-8A...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th May 2015, 17:29
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,450
Posted By RandomBlah

Those of you who are advocating taking a proven...

Those of you who are advocating taking a proven US product and refitting elements of it with UK kit are fooling yourselves.

1. Why do it when what is already there works?

2. Anyone who knows...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2015, 01:51
Replies: 32
Views: 15,703
Posted By RandomBlah

Hi CS, If I were you I'd get your chain of...

Hi CS,

If I were you I'd get your chain of command onside. If you could persuade your boss to have your current position gapped that may help. I understand there are examples where individuals...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2015, 00:20
Replies: 99
Views: 23,517
Posted By RandomBlah

Dear Rossian and Shackman, There are still a...

Dear Rossian and Shackman,

There are still a few of us left that are still "very bloody good" at the missions you describe.

Regards

RB.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2015, 13:22
Replies: 126
Views: 28,416
Posted By RandomBlah

and with the LTA not index linked until 2018,...

and with the LTA not index linked until 2018, that effectively reduces it to circa 900K!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2015, 13:16
Replies: 126
Views: 28,416
Posted By RandomBlah

Yep, that's pushed me further towards the exit...

Yep, that's pushed me further towards the exit door, if that was possible.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2015, 12:12
Replies: 126
Views: 28,416
Posted By RandomBlah

Tiger, you are missing something. Leave...

Tiger, you are missing something.

Leave before your 60th birthday and you don't get your AFPS 15 portion of your pension at 60, you get it at state retirement age. To illustrate this, run the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2015, 19:39
Replies: 416
Views: 138,694
Posted By RandomBlah

Bastardeux, exactly right. Getting back into...

Bastardeux, exactly right.

Getting back into the MPA game is THE big decision of SDSR 15 (the nuclear deterrent piece is separate although naturally linked). There is no doubt that the military...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2015, 01:07
Replies: 16
Views: 3,890
Posted By RandomBlah

Shotone, fair point. I have a CPL/IR with ATPL...

Shotone, fair point. I have a CPL/IR with ATPL theory credit and MCC. I am currently a QFI on a very modern glass cockpit Multi-engine aircraft. My experience is commensurate with a pilot leaving at...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2015, 02:08
Replies: 16
Views: 3,890
Posted By RandomBlah

Maintaining Flying Currency

It is highly likely that I will be leaving the service at the end of a 2 year ground tour. Although my flying CV stands up to scrutiny, I could be in the position of attempting to apply to airlines...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2015, 11:50
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,450
Posted By RandomBlah

You are missing the point. Those on Seedcorn...

You are missing the point.

Those on Seedcorn are SQEP. It is very difficult to replace them as the pool of SQEP elsewhere in the RAF is exceptionally small and going overseas will not suit the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2015, 08:02
Replies: 1,628
Views: 480,450
Posted By RandomBlah

ATG, You are wrong. Seedcorn personnel in...

ATG,

You are wrong. Seedcorn personnel in overseas flying posts are SQEP that have a credible CV so as to be accepted by a host nation. The pool of SQEP that can replace them is very thin, in...
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