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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Jan 2020, 20:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,035
Posted By Flight_Idle

Did it become a slightly 'Ramjetty' like the...

Did it become a slightly 'Ramjetty' like the blackbird? Google may be good at many things, but it doesn't give exact details of the forward & rearward gas loads in rocket nozzles or Concord intakes...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Jan 2020, 15:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,035
Posted By Flight_Idle

Thanks Nick, that was very interesting.

Thanks Nick, that was very interesting.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Jan 2020, 11:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,035
Posted By Flight_Idle

Two rocket questions

As a young Airman (Airframe) I remember asking the engine guys "Where does the thrust act in a jet engine." Surprisingly, they couldn't give me a straight answer, so I had to buy the Rolls Royce 'Jet...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2018, 23:21
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,763,616
Posted By Flight_Idle

I joined the ATC around about 1967 & was given a...

I joined the ATC around about 1967 & was given a shockingly ill fitting 'Hairy blue' uniform, nothing like the smart uniforms of today.


However, we were ALL given the opportunity to go solo in...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2018, 20:34
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,763,616
Posted By Flight_Idle

At the age of sixteen, I went solo with the ATC...

At the age of sixteen, I went solo with the ATC at south Cerney. It took me thirty launches because I had a problem with 'Cable breaks'.


I then joined a civilian gliding club before joining the...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2018, 09:27
Replies: 74
Views: 22,576
Posted By Flight_Idle

I never heard of the 'Punishment diet being...

I never heard of the 'Punishment diet being implemented either, but it was definitely on the books. The RN used to flog naughty sailors with a big stick, up to at least 1969 & I don't know if that...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2018, 20:01
Replies: 74
Views: 22,576
Posted By Flight_Idle

Times do change slowly, I remember reading orders...

Times do change slowly, I remember reading orders that an airman could be put on a 'Punishment diet of one pound of bread & unlimited water for three days in a row & that was in the late seventies.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2018, 19:18
Replies: 74
Views: 22,576
Posted By Flight_Idle

I served in the ranks for most of the seventies...

I served in the ranks for most of the seventies when any hint of 'Gayness' would be hunted down punished & ultimately dismissed from the service.


Even today, I cannot imagine in my own mind...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2018, 20:40
Replies: 60
Views: 17,412
Posted By Flight_Idle

That brings back some memories, though I'm sure a...

That brings back some memories, though I'm sure a few were a little lower than that, a little lower than the speed of sound but not by much!


I'm intrigued by that photo because we once had a...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2018, 18:13
Replies: 23
Views: 5,117
Posted By Flight_Idle

TTN, Mine was without a clasp. Some...

TTN,


Mine was without a clasp. Some employees did get the clasp, it depended upon dates etc.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2018, 10:00
Replies: 23
Views: 5,117
Posted By Flight_Idle

Yes, I was an employee of BAe at the time & was...

Yes, I was an employee of BAe at the time & was given the usual gulf war medal with my name stamped along the edge.


I'm not sure if it's identical to the military one though.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2018, 08:03
Replies: 60
Views: 17,412
Posted By Flight_Idle

I was there at the time & remember on one...

I was there at the time & remember on one occasion a large seagull flying between the hangers as the Phantom passed. Luckily it did not get hit by the aircraft, but the sight of it rapidly rotating...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2018, 20:19
Replies: 23
Views: 5,117
Posted By Flight_Idle

I have a 'Civilian' gulf war 1 medal, probably...

I have a 'Civilian' gulf war 1 medal, probably worth peanuts, but someone told me that it was a little different to the 'Military' one.


Is there any difference between the two?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2018, 16:38
Replies: 60
Views: 17,412
Posted By Flight_Idle

The timing of the parade flypast

I've always been impressed by the precision timing of parade flypasts. The boss goes up the steps, turns around, then at the exact moment of 'Present arms' the plane/s fly overhead.


Do they set...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Feb 2018, 16:51
Replies: 32
Views: 7,971
Posted By Flight_Idle

Perhaps there should be a 'Fat Passenger'...

Perhaps there should be a 'Fat Passenger' surcharge if they're making the planes burn more fuel. I'm surprised Ryaniar haven't thought of that.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Jan 2018, 19:34
Replies: 32
Views: 7,971
Posted By Flight_Idle

Extra fuel burn per passenger

I have a very hazy memory about reading an article some forty years ago, saying that a ten pound briefcase loaded onto a VC10 would cause an extra fuel burn of half a pound per hour of flight. I know...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2018, 10:57
Replies: 701
Views: 278,008
Posted By Flight_Idle

I worded that rather badly I'm afraid. I should...

I worded that rather badly I'm afraid. I should have said "If the instructions are clearly dangerous, refuse to carry out the job & report the matter to higher authority.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2018, 20:37
Replies: 701
Views: 278,008
Posted By Flight_Idle

Just a simple 'Feeler gauge' check for enough gap...

Just a simple 'Feeler gauge' check for enough gap to ensure freedom of movement, if the bolts the wrong size then change it. Just don't clamp things together because the instructions tell you to.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2017, 21:16
Replies: 24
Views: 5,339
Posted By Flight_Idle

The 'Sue Ryder charity shops sell utterly crap...

The 'Sue Ryder charity shops sell utterly crap guitars which would put children off learning for life, utter rubbish. Some history of homophobia too (google it)

It seems like the 'Hangers on' are...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2017, 13:49
Replies: 56
Views: 15,888
Posted By Flight_Idle

I spent the seventies in the RAF & managed to...

I spent the seventies in the RAF & managed to avoid almost all parades after training. I would have loved to wear heels & smart dresses when off duty, but I feared that the SWO would have gone purple...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2017, 21:25
Replies: 60
Views: 14,905
Posted By Flight_Idle

I did more tractor & winch hours than I care to...

I did more tractor & winch hours than I care to remember, run on scrap AVTUR with the addition of some OM15 for diesel pump lubrication.

It does work.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2017, 19:25
Replies: 1,029
Views: 472,706
Posted By Flight_Idle

A handy shelf, motorised seat & armrest, right...

A handy shelf, motorised seat & armrest, right before the control input.

Sloping? Painted red with 'Put no objects here?

VERY basic stuff in design, many hours flown without incident until it...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2016, 14:09
Replies: 37
Views: 11,486
Posted By Flight_Idle

I arrived at Swindiz in early 1970 & after...

I arrived at Swindiz in early 1970 & after getting over the shock of the hard toilet paper, I decided to be the 'Grey recruit' keeping my head down.

I do remember a DI ranting about the station...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2016, 20:56
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,763,616
Posted By Flight_Idle

I can hardly imagine the air cadets without...

I can hardly imagine the air cadets without gliding. The general service knowledge was good for a school kid, the annual camps fun, firing rifles a new thing for us.

The flying scholarship was...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2016, 19:11
Replies: 701
Views: 278,008
Posted By Flight_Idle

It surely should be evident that one should not...

It surely should be evident that one should not 'Pinch' fork ends, or similar structures where freedom of movement is critical. Shouldered bolts being the norm to prevent this, however if not...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2015, 19:09
Replies: 22
Views: 5,212
Posted By Flight_Idle

My earlier post was in fact a little tongue in...

My earlier post was in fact a little tongue in cheek (To a certain extent)


Times change, book learning, seemingly a thing of the past, with 'Google' at one's fingertips, giving 'Instant facts'...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2015, 13:18
Replies: 22
Views: 5,212
Posted By Flight_Idle

The Royal Navy seem to have gone soft. I say,...

The Royal Navy seem to have gone soft. I say, bring back the rum ration, keel hauling & the lash (Well, maybe not the lash, some pay good money for that)
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2015, 13:38
Replies: 41
Views: 11,105
Posted By Flight_Idle

Thanks all for giving me a bit of an insight into...

Thanks all for giving me a bit of an insight into flying training. I used to think it was a case of sitting back & enjoying the view, until I saw that 'Landing instruction' video from the 'Fighter...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2015, 19:57
Replies: 41
Views: 11,105
Posted By Flight_Idle

Creamie

As an ex techie, with just a couple of hundred hours on gliders, I'm intrigued about the 'Creamie' instructors.


It seems so strange, student one minute, instructor the next, seemingly at odds...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2015, 16:47
Replies: 58
Views: 10,243
Posted By Flight_Idle

I haven't seen the parade referred to in the OP,...

I haven't seen the parade referred to in the OP, but always think the wearing of the 'Chin straps' on head wear looks a bit naff. Far better looking without them in my opinion.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2015, 16:28
Replies: 31
Views: 9,250
Posted By Flight_Idle

I'm getting slow in my old age & only realised...

I'm getting slow in my old age & only realised the video was a spoof, halfway through.


I joined up in early 1970 & was terrified of having the training staff find soft bog roll in my locker (I...
Forum: Questions
29th Jun 2015, 21:13
Replies: 18
Views: 4,423
Posted By Flight_Idle

I would assume that the 2419 forward gas load is...

I would assume that the 2419 forward gas load is not on the turbine, but on the cone aft of it, could be wrong though.
Forum: Questions
29th Jun 2015, 19:16
Replies: 18
Views: 4,423
Posted By Flight_Idle

Well, something is pressing on the metal...

Well, something is pressing on the metal somewhere & the Rolls Royce diagram, though very helpful, could have been split up into more detailed portions.


The 'Pressing on the metal' does very...
Forum: Questions
29th Jun 2015, 09:25
Replies: 18
Views: 4,423
Posted By Flight_Idle

I'm not an engine person myself, but was...

I'm not an engine person myself, but was interested enough to book out a set of engine trade AP's when in the RAF.


I do recall seeing the forward & rearward gas loads being shown for an Avon...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2014, 12:09
Replies: 120
Views: 22,649
Posted By Flight_Idle

Ranking vegetables. This is how it was...

Ranking vegetables.


This is how it was explained to me when I joined up in the early seventies...


Officers' beans... Mung beans, cooked in Champagne.


SNCO's beans... Heinz beans...
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