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Search: Posts Made By: RansS9
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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Aug 2015, 15:46
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,031,303
Posted By RansS9

As others have already said, in the midst of a...

As others have already said, in the midst of a sequence of aircraft losses at air shows, this incident is by far the most unsettling. Yet others have rightly pointed out that caution is the watch...
Forum: Flight Testing
26th Aug 2013, 18:27
Replies: 16
Views: 4,979
Posted By RansS9

Oooops my mistake the initial should have read...

Oooops my mistake the initial should have read "All the gust factor" upto max total additive+20.
Seems McDonnell Douglas and Boeing must have been drinking partners, perhaps that's why they merged.
Forum: Flight Testing
26th Aug 2013, 05:45
Replies: 16
Views: 4,979
Posted By RansS9

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately I don't...

Thanks for the replies.
Unfortunately I don't have certified air data nor the actual aircraft's POH or what ever the equivalent is for heavy metal.
Just out of interest I dug out my copy...
Forum: Flight Testing
25th Aug 2013, 11:19
Replies: 16
Views: 4,979
Posted By RansS9

Approach Speed Additives

(Not sure if this is right place to post, if moderator has better idea no problem)

In calculating the Approach speed for a DC9 additives toVref included;

---half the steady state wind
...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2013, 06:02
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By RansS9

Thanks for the info. Tim

Thanks for the info.

Tim
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2013, 20:51
Replies: 157
Views: 17,401
Posted By RansS9

Stick and Rudder---chapter15....is there anything...

Stick and Rudder---chapter15....is there anything else to add?
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2013, 10:25
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By RansS9

Alternatives to GASIL air safety publication?

As a low hours PPL I found the Gasil publication (PDF dowmload) an excellent way of keeping abreast of air safety matters; specifically those related to the UK as well as generally. Helpful not only...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2013, 08:50
Replies: 0
Views: 3,044
Posted By RansS9

C-17 --tactical approach and landing

When starting a tactical approach what is the initial target speed?
Is this speed weight dependant?
What is the order of deployment of slats and speedbrakes and is this done before initiating...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2013, 20:18
Replies: 91
Views: 28,715
Posted By RansS9

"a point of debate is the presumption that the...

"a point of debate is the presumption that the lack of manual flying alone"

---simple don't presume I don't think many people are arguing that it is the ONLY factor.

"SAFO assumes that a...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2013, 15:15
Replies: 91
Views: 28,715
Posted By RansS9

How does it help? .... I presume considerably. ...

How does it help? .... I presume considerably.
The ability to manually fly an aircraft (VFR / IFR) is a skill prone like any other to degradation through disuse.
If you take the view that ONE of...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2013, 11:51
Replies: 91
Views: 28,715
Posted By RansS9

Amongst other suggestions made I like the idea of...

Amongst other suggestions made I like the idea of mandating that routine sim sessions include at least one scenario in which the correct response is to turn off the automation and hand fly;...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2012, 10:37
Replies: 22
Views: 6,461
Posted By RansS9

"you start seeing big fighters at 10-15 miles. As...

"you start seeing big fighters at 10-15 miles. As you get to 7-8 miles you can start seeing F-18 sized fighters. 5-6 miles F-16's come into view. If you are lucky you might see a Mig21 wing flash at...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2012, 07:29
Replies: 16
Views: 3,651
Posted By RansS9

Yes I can see that time spent perfecting your...

Yes I can see that time spent perfecting your slow roll technique is not going to improve your BFM....on the plus side you'd luck good in your opponents gun sight.

Thanks for all the replies TIM
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2012, 21:25
Replies: 16
Views: 3,651
Posted By RansS9

Changes to pure flying syllabus at valley?

Reading an article in latest Air International magazine about the T2 Hawk at valley and modernisation of the syllabus; it said aerobatics were no longer taught but combat manoeuvres.
Is this just...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th May 2012, 07:14
Replies: 37
Views: 9,387
Posted By RansS9

I understand the argument about comparing...

I understand the argument about comparing performance between combat loaded aircraft rather than their airshow unloaded equivalents but isn't that what the jettison stores button is for.

It would...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2012, 19:37
Replies: 37
Views: 9,387
Posted By RansS9

Why only 7G ?

As far as I am aware (which isn't far) the JSF is designed to tolerate 7G.

Why only 7G in a jet fighter when the pilot can for short periods endure 9G ? Is manoeuvring left to the onboard UAV's...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
4th Jan 2012, 20:44
Replies: 5
Views: 3,172
Posted By RansS9

“sit on your hands first, and work out what the...

“sit on your hands first, and work
out what the hell is going on.”
Yes and I suspect when things are really going bad one of the hardest things to do.
I think for me acronyms maybe a friend in...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2012, 16:42
Replies: 59
Views: 17,331
Posted By RansS9

I can't install a CHT probe in the present...

I can't install a CHT probe in the present aircraft because it's "club "aircraft. If it was my own aircraft; I was primarily cruising single engine; and after reading the above I'd have the works...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2012, 15:10
Replies: 59
Views: 17,331
Posted By RansS9

(I know zilch about aerobatics) I am not that...

(I know zilch about aerobatics)
I am not that far ahead of you. I've been advised to keep 25/2,500. It's kept pretty much there continuously (to maintain energy levels) but occasionaly reduced ie....
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2012, 11:54
Replies: 59
Views: 17,331
Posted By RansS9

So I should basically forget about the mixture...

So I should basically forget about the mixture given the flight profile and leave it full rich (it's a UK airport so airfield elev is I presume irrelevant), and it's slow with the power reductions...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2012, 10:51
Replies: 59
Views: 17,331
Posted By RansS9

Reading thread with interest , plus Peterh337...

Reading thread with interest , plus Peterh337 article on engine management, plus Deakin's Perch.

Could the knowledgeble give their opinion on engine management in the aerobatic scenerario. Which...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
29th Dec 2011, 21:18
Replies: 5
Views: 3,172
Posted By RansS9

Pilot reponses in extremis---lessons from Sim Instructors

I was interested in comments made in recent postings on AF447 about crews’ performances in simulators when presented with difficult unexpected problems. How performances varied and how instructors...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Aug 2011, 12:06
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,674,675
Posted By RansS9

One of the problems highlighted by the...

One of the problems highlighted by the investigation was inadequate pilot training.
Why don’t the various National Pilot Unions alone or better still in concert devise their own Standards of...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jun 2011, 07:25
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,674,675
Posted By RansS9

"You have to balance Stall Warnings in extremely...

"You have to balance Stall Warnings in extremely rare events with far more common nuisance stall warnings, in order to maintain confidence in the system"

With an AOA probe/indicators system set...
Forum: Tech Log
30th May 2011, 12:43
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,674,675
Posted By RansS9

Is there some problem in displaying AOA...

Is there some problem in displaying AOA prominantly? Does this lead to some other disasterous scenario ?

If your first action in an emergency is AVIATE. If AOA is the single most important...
Forum: Tech Log
29th May 2011, 15:30
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,674,675
Posted By RansS9

The Wright Flyer had only one instrument....An...

The Wright Flyer had only one instrument....An ANGLE OF ATTACK METER.

( In this case a piece of string attached to a stick in advance of the wing leading edge out of updraft if I remember...
Forum: Tech Log
28th May 2011, 11:53
Replies: 3,435
Views: 1,674,675
Posted By RansS9

At 2 h 10 min 51 the stall warning was triggered...

At 2 h 10 min 51 the stall warning was triggered again. The thrust levers were positioned in the TO/GA detent and the PF maintained nose-up inputs. The recorded angle of attack, of around 6 degrees...
Forum: Flight Testing
6th Mar 2011, 10:54
Replies: 17
Views: 3,211
Posted By RansS9

Interesting aircraft ! It makes you wonder why...

Interesting aircraft !
It makes you wonder why more of the technology hasn't been incoporated in to more modern designs. I suppose it's back to "just because you can doesn't mean you want to".
...
Forum: Flight Testing
14th Feb 2011, 13:53
Replies: 17
Views: 3,211
Posted By RansS9

Apologises never having been in the military I...

Apologises never having been in the military I get easily confused between my tacticals and stratigicals and as I age even my tes**cals !
For discussion sake lets stick with A/G; although do some...
Forum: Flight Testing
13th Feb 2011, 11:45
Replies: 17
Views: 3,211
Posted By RansS9

Good points. Interesting times on your F16...

Good points.
Interesting times on your F16 project. It surprised me to find out after marvelling at the super manoeuvrable thrust vectoring Mig/Sukhois that the Western Design Teams had already...
Forum: Flight Testing
11th Feb 2011, 21:56
Replies: 17
Views: 3,211
Posted By RansS9

Dam don’t stop !!!! I read a similar tale...

Dam don’t stop !!!!

I read a similar tale recently in one of the monthly enthusiates magazines (“ Combat Fighter” or someyhing.) The article entitled ,“What Makes a Great Fighter Plane “,was...
Forum: Flight Testing
10th Feb 2011, 20:36
Replies: 17
Views: 3,211
Posted By RansS9

So what is the case for supersonics in a tactical aircraft?

Question triggered by response to debate on F35 by eminent poster. I suppose it's a bit of a cross over subject with aircrew so if better elsewhere please feel free to move / delete. No hidden...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2011, 07:08
Replies: 397
Views: 74,125
Posted By RansS9

Thanks for the reply..Like the "Bear"...

Thanks for the reply..Like the "Bear" idea...perhaps we could pool crews as well !!

TIM
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2011, 21:02
Replies: 397
Views: 74,125
Posted By RansS9

If YOU were allowed to construct the requirement...

If YOU were allowed to construct the requirement for the next MPA what would it be and how do YOU think it would be best achieved ?

(Assuming.... possibly incorrectly..... that some aspects can...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2010, 20:55
Replies: 0
Views: 1,186
Posted By RansS9

SNS3Guppy meets Tom Cruise

Just saw a short video of the Air Tractor at-802U :)

Wild!!
--1 million dollars (cheap at least for a Government)versus 60 million dollars for the loud fast things.
--take-off and land......
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