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Forum: Rumours & News
29th Sep 2011, 16:24
Replies: 49
Views: 31,966
Posted By Storminnorm

Took the Fire brigade long enough to get there. ...

Took the Fire brigade long enough to get there.
And they only doused the Port side.
Still burning well on the Stbd side.
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2011, 09:22
Replies: 88
Views: 36,022
Posted By Storminnorm

I may b e wrong, as usual, but I seem to recall...

I may b e wrong, as usual, but I seem to recall that several aircraft
have landed at Northolt rather than Heathrow?
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Jun 2011, 10:10
Replies: 168
Views: 67,665
Posted By Storminnorm

I'm amazed that no-one tried ring back to try to...

I'm amazed that no-one tried ring back to try to find out
who the phone belonged to.
Or have I missed that bit?
Just couldn't be bothered to read through it all.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Apr 2011, 18:23
Replies: 47
Views: 11,215
Posted By Storminnorm

The old DC 10 - 30 made a bl**dy good freighter.

The old DC 10 - 30 made a bl**dy good freighter.
Forum: Tech Log
28th Mar 2011, 15:29
Replies: 21
Views: 5,666
Posted By Storminnorm

You could deploy the inboard reversers in flight...

You could deploy the inboard reversers in flight on the DC 8 IIRC?
That would slow you down a bit.
Oh! You said that already!!! Sorreee!!!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
28th Feb 2011, 14:46
Replies: 18
Views: 5,935
Posted By Storminnorm

Further advice. Don't get a motorbike!!!

Further advice. Don't get a motorbike!!!
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Feb 2011, 10:45
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,592,504
Posted By Storminnorm

Didn't I read somewhere, once upon a time, that...

Didn't I read somewhere, once upon a time, that there are
constant volcanic eruptions occuring all round the World?
Minor ones, admittedly, but most pumping loads of crap into
the atmosphere.
Forum: Tech Log
31st Dec 2010, 16:06
Replies: 127
Views: 33,314
Posted By Storminnorm

That really IS scary. I can only hope that the...

That really IS scary.
I can only hope that the matter HAS been looked into.
The allegations are VERY serious.
My only concern is that the article originates in Al Jazeera.
Is it true? Or just a...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Dec 2010, 13:16
Replies: 550
Views: 129,117
Posted By Storminnorm

Didn't BOAC stand for Buy Only American Crap??

Didn't BOAC stand for Buy Only American Crap??
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2010, 10:13
Replies: 27
Views: 10,390
Posted By Storminnorm

Nice Photos!!! Museum pieces now though, ain't...

Nice Photos!!!
Museum pieces now though, ain't they?

It's over 50 years since I came up with the Harrier concept.
Doesn't time fly? But not Harriers off boats anymore!!!
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Nov 2010, 13:47
Replies: 99
Views: 40,538
Posted By Storminnorm

Thanks for that 411A. Still the nicest aircraft...

Thanks for that 411A.
Still the nicest aircraft I ever worked on the old DC 8.
Wonderful, tough old beast.
I really miss them. Nice to know they're still around.
Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2010, 12:44
Replies: 60
Views: 27,962
Posted By Storminnorm

After 40 odd years in engineering I've never...

After 40 odd years in engineering I've never heard of a
parking brake sticking in the "On" position.
I suppose it's possible, but extremely remote possibility.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Oct 2010, 13:32
Replies: 3,893
Views: 1,543,673
Posted By Storminnorm

I think it's scandalous to suggest that anyone...

I think it's scandalous to suggest that anyone would hide any
evidence from the FDR or CVR, duyentranvan.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2010, 14:19
Replies: 7
Views: 2,785
Posted By Storminnorm

The middle bits did. That's what mattered.

The middle bits did.
That's what mattered.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2010, 15:27
Replies: 10
Views: 3,077
Posted By Storminnorm

My lips are sealed Cap'n Mainwaring.

My lips are sealed Cap'n Mainwaring.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
27th Aug 2010, 14:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,195
Posted By Storminnorm

Areas around the doors are usually reinforced to...

Areas around the doors are usually reinforced to some degree
to allow for some impact damage.
It's not unknown for airstairs or catering vehicles to cause such
damage to the aircraft structure,...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Aug 2010, 09:25
Replies: 62
Views: 12,180
Posted By Storminnorm

I've only just spotted this really sad bit of...

I've only just spotted this really sad bit of news.
It's a sad loss to all of us, and I would just like
to convey my deepest condolences to the Family.
You will be missed by us all Binos.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
22nd Aug 2010, 11:01
Replies: 12
Views: 6,321
Posted By Storminnorm

I often wonder how the RAF chose the apprentices...

I often wonder how the RAF chose the apprentices they had.
There were some really wierd people at the various places
they trained at.
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Aug 2010, 10:39
Replies: 5
Views: 2,516
Posted By Storminnorm

If the Southwest maintenance is THAT slack, WHY...

If the Southwest maintenance is THAT slack, WHY are they still flying?
I'm surprised the Feds let 'em get away with it.
Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2010, 10:15
Replies: 24
Views: 4,512
Posted By Storminnorm

I don't think that the Conway fitted to the early...

I don't think that the Conway fitted to the early DC 8 bears
an awful lot of resemblance to the more modern version
fitted to more recent aircraft.
They'd need an awful lot of work to convert them...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Aug 2010, 10:06
Replies: 101
Views: 41,642
Posted By Storminnorm

I never did like Spotty M anyhow.

I never did like Spotty M anyhow.
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Jul 2010, 13:09
Replies: 28
Views: 11,053
Posted By Storminnorm

Sorry to see another freight company go under. ...

Sorry to see another freight company go under.
Are there any left now?
Used to be my favourite job, working on old freighters.
Usually a lot less problems in the cabins than on pax A/C.
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jul 2010, 15:30
Replies: 17
Views: 11,375
Posted By Storminnorm

Or buy some "Aluminised" sticky tape?

Or buy some "Aluminised" sticky tape?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2010, 15:47
Replies: 41
Views: 15,291
Posted By Storminnorm

Just to add a bit of historical information to...

Just to add a bit of historical information to this thread.
In 1966 I got a job with Ace Freighters at Coventry Airport.
Myself and another chap got accomodation in a wooden hut
complex that had...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Jun 2010, 16:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,293
Posted By Storminnorm

Are there still any "Contract" firms left in the...

Are there still any "Contract" firms left in the business?
eg Star Aviation and various other firms that farmed people
out on a self employed basis? Also Airwork Services?
That was always a good...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jun 2010, 14:20
Replies: 103
Views: 41,473
Posted By Storminnorm

i once heard that (especially) Canadian float...

i once heard that (especially) Canadian float plane pilots
carry a house brick to chuck out of the window when landing
on flat calm water.
Perhaps a future modification for the Airbus ??
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
31st May 2010, 13:31
Replies: 9
Views: 3,206
Posted By Storminnorm

Now Now girls. Settle down. This post is...

Now Now girls. Settle down.

This post is just a mickey-take I feel.

Flying anywhere with anyone is bl**dy risky at the best of times.
Forum: Tech Log
29th May 2010, 15:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,598
Posted By Storminnorm

I find this fascinating. Has anyone EVER had to...

I find this fascinating.
Has anyone EVER had to open any cabin door for smoke clearance??
EVER???
You would have to have an awful lot of smoke in the cabin in order
to resort to opening any...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2010, 15:42
Replies: 17
Views: 10,569
Posted By Storminnorm

In my day it was "Shirtsleeve order" or just...

In my day it was "Shirtsleeve order" or just working blues.
None of this nancy boy tropical stuff.
They'll be demanding Fans next.
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Apr 2010, 13:58
Replies: 16
Views: 5,583
Posted By Storminnorm

Don't feed them in flight. they'll drop the lot.

Don't feed them in flight.
they'll drop the lot.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Apr 2010, 16:17
Replies: 43
Views: 31,234
Posted By Storminnorm

Didn't the VERY early versions of the Tristar...

Didn't the VERY early versions of the Tristar engines have
what they called "Wide Chord" fan blades, or am I thinking
of something else?
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2010, 15:16
Replies: 23
Views: 11,274
Posted By Storminnorm

Due to the increase in average weight due to the...

Due to the increase in average weight due to the "Obesity"
plague that we seem to be in at the moment, I have been
thinking of starting a new business to prevent industrial
injuries in the...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2010, 15:02
Replies: 25
Views: 5,720
Posted By Storminnorm

CRM = Coarse Reading Material then?

CRM = Coarse Reading Material then?
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2010, 14:56
Replies: 43
Views: 31,234
Posted By Storminnorm

Or, Indeed, The river Rother? A lot less bother...

Or, Indeed, The river Rother?
A lot less bother with a Rother?
Forum: Tech Log
31st Mar 2010, 09:57
Replies: 24
Views: 11,402
Posted By Storminnorm

Looks like the result of a BAAADDD remould to me....

Looks like the result of a BAAADDD remould to me.
If it was on a Russian aircraft it would be just worn in.
The Ruskies like to get a bit of value out of tyres.
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