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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Nov 2015, 12:30
Replies: 23
Views: 4,045
Posted By cockney steve

What crazy world are we living in, where we think...

What crazy world are we living in, where we think it's worth almost £800 a MINUTE to transport a politician and his minions.
makes a mockery of "save the planet" eco-friendly yogurt-knitting,...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2015, 11:51
Replies: 31
Views: 6,216
Posted By cockney steve

It is acknowledged fact that uncertificated...

It is acknowledged fact that uncertificated aircraft are no less "safe" than certificated aircraft....perhaps time for a third category "BUILT TO STANDARD"
Already, Permit aircraft can be built...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2015, 14:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,867
Posted By cockney steve

^^^^ but you need to be able to drive in a...

^^^^ but you need to be able to drive in a tractor with large spraybooms deployed!

(most of these Ag. buildings are "clear-span," anyway. there are several farmer and tractor-orientated...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Sep 2015, 13:12
Replies: 26
Views: 6,929
Posted By cockney steve

I heard of a fellow, did well from the...

I heard of a fellow, did well from the car-salvage business,- Went to Barton,wanting to be a heli pilot......The school turned him away, citing that he was not "pilot material" and money would not...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2015, 23:13
Replies: 7
Views: 3,631
Posted By cockney steve

May I suggest you'd be better , in the Leeds area...

May I suggest you'd be better , in the Leeds area , to find the people who are flying the Guimbal Capri. A far more substantial machine than a Robinson, IMO. -more benign flight-characteristics,...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Sep 2015, 12:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,174
Posted By cockney steve

What is the position , re- using "uncertified,...

What is the position , re- using "uncertified, untraceable materials?

AIUI, any Certified aircraft has to have every mod/replacement/addition documented and it all has to be "approved" at...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Aug 2015, 16:19
Replies: 33
Views: 6,974
Posted By cockney steve

Ah, but they fly under military rules which are...

Ah, but they fly under military rules which are different, innit?
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Aug 2015, 16:06
Replies: 6
Views: 2,493
Posted By cockney steve

I am making an assumption that the battery is of...

I am making an assumption that the battery is of the "SLA" type
these are still "wet" batteries, but the electrolyte is soaked into porous blankets between the plates, which also stops them...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2015, 11:37
Replies: 44
Views: 12,201
Posted By cockney steve

And has your helmet got the horn? :} curious,...

And has your helmet got the horn? :} curious, that's all.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2015, 11:25
Replies: 16
Views: 3,898
Posted By cockney steve

Agree with T.O.F.O's analysis. stupid...

Agree with T.O.F.O's analysis.

stupid political point-scoring and window-dressing obscures the fundamental problem....
The demand for housing exceeds the supply.

25K will buy you a...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2015, 18:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,591
Posted By cockney steve

Well, I'm fascinated to read that! I read the...

Well, I'm fascinated to read that! I read the website of an Engineer in Kent, IIRC, who extensively reworked his kit, particularly the fibreglass mouldings and had issues with the CAA insisted on...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Aug 2015, 18:39
Replies: 19
Views: 9,362
Posted By cockney steve

If the generator has developed a fault, such that...

If the generator has developed a fault, such that it sees "full field" when it reaches cut-in speed, that would tend to apply an immediate full load....the illustration appears to be a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st Aug 2015, 09:39
Replies: 78
Views: 25,836
Posted By cockney steve

You mean you have to fight for a sensible price?...

You mean you have to fight for a sensible price?

ARRRGGGGHHHHHHH DUAL...as in 2 ...... DUAL, ok?




That represents ~ a 53% discount
but the Vat and Duty are considerably more, so...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2015, 09:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,530
Posted By cockney steve

There have been many discussions about...

There have been many discussions about "Fractional Ownership" "Share o planes" "non-equity share ownership" "Group ownership" "Flying syndicates"

and various permutations of the...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2015, 19:21
Replies: 34
Views: 8,127
Posted By cockney steve

Where's F.L. when you need him?;)

Where's F.L. when you need him?;)
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Aug 2015, 19:12
Replies: 19
Views: 9,362
Posted By cockney steve

I found wearing a size or two larger helps,...

I found wearing a size or two larger helps, plenty of room for the nuts, then.:}
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2015, 22:45
Replies: 9
Views: 4,961
Posted By cockney steve

Unless a bit of kit contains custom chips or ROMs...

Unless a bit of kit contains custom chips or ROMs any competent electronics engineer should be able to fix it....sometimes, even these can be repaired

There are companies that specialise in...
Forum: Cabin Crew Wannabes
17th Aug 2015, 22:30
Replies: 4
Views: 4,360
Posted By cockney steve

I bet the flesh-coloured ones are, indeed .....it...

I bet the flesh-coloured ones are, indeed .....it would help if the other sort werecoverable ;)
sorry, couldn't resist.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Aug 2015, 22:22
Replies: 15
Views: 3,245
Posted By cockney steve

That level of attention to detail is...

That level of attention to detail is impressive!...Of course, a properly regulated, cooled, dried and filtered compressed -air supply "should" be totally free of contaminants. but inert gas and...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2015, 20:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,852
Posted By cockney steve

As suggested, tell 'em to stick their "offer"...

As suggested, tell 'em to stick their "offer" where the sun don't shine ,then go forth and multiply.

Iwould need an extremely humble, grovelling apology from a school like that, before I would...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2015, 20:06
Replies: 15
Views: 3,245
Posted By cockney steve

Thanks, Blakmax! I recently rebuilt a "BoB "...

Thanks, Blakmax! I recently rebuilt a "BoB " trailer for a pedal cycle....sandblasted, high build 2-pack primer, 2-pack isocyanate top-coat, wafted on several coats until the mixed paint ran...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2015, 10:20
Replies: 15
Views: 3,245
Posted By cockney steve

As a layman, self-taught panel-basher and...

As a layman, self-taught panel-basher and sprayer, I always thought I had investigated the technology thoroughly.

To me, a primer, is just that! it primes (prepares) the surface for further...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Aug 2015, 10:50
Replies: 78
Views: 25,836
Posted By cockney steve

Some 40 years ago, I had my first experience of...

Some 40 years ago, I had my first experience of "international" travel , - Ferry to the Irish republic. Iwas curious about the fabled "duty -Free" and duly investigated.
Savings were minimal, so...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2015, 22:45
Replies: 8
Views: 3,243
Posted By cockney steve

Well, in my defence, Guess I'm becoming a...

Well, in my defence,

Guess I'm becoming a senile old fart.

I believe there are a lot of good, used helos out there which offer a greater chance of making "time-out".
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2015, 22:38
Replies: 15
Views: 3,245
Posted By cockney steve

In their position, I would advise the lawmakers...

In their position, I would advise the lawmakers that my product would be substandard, if that law were to be enacted/ enforced.

Therefore, I have a choice....hold the lawmakers accountable for...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2015, 17:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,231
Posted By cockney steve

Although I have little experience of...

Although I have little experience of Aero-engines, they have a great many similarities to 1930's car engines.....Are your compressions good? Camshaft timing correct? (1-tooth out can have an...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2015, 17:06
Replies: 15
Views: 3,245
Posted By cockney steve

Exactly what I was driving at. They are wilfully...

Exactly what I was driving at. They are wilfully ignoring the evidence you have so slearly put in the public domain over the years. The product is not consistently durable. you know that, We, the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Aug 2015, 10:38
Replies: 13
Views: 6,891
Posted By cockney steve

Perhaps go backwards to a large red "remove...

Perhaps go backwards to a large red "remove before flight" flag attached to a "key" that operates the gust locks externally Then that same "key" could be designed to release throttle-locks IE it...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2015, 10:06
Replies: 8
Views: 3,243
Posted By cockney steve

Well, of course, the logical thing is not to buy...

Well, of course, the logical thing is not to buy the cheapest budget item of anything However, HP has got himself a Robbo, he's lumbered with it, so he needs to keep emptying his wallet into...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Aug 2015, 09:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,245
Posted By cockney steve

Another outstanding post, Sir.:D:ok: Perhaps...

Another outstanding post, Sir.:D:ok: Perhaps the way forward, is to contact the relatives of victims and encourage their legal representatives to sue the individuals who currently ignore your ...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2015, 22:10
Replies: 8
Views: 3,243
Posted By cockney steve

Have you not asked yourself.... " If the blades...

Have you not asked yourself....
" If the blades will last 12 years and time-out, why have Robinson issued an AD and giving a 50% trade-in allowance ?

I would suggest, you will have had 8...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2015, 11:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By cockney steve

The intelligent threads, definitely the humour,...

The intelligent threads, definitely the humour, banter, droll one-liners. the fascinating depth of knowledge about all sorts of subjects.
Aviation and sailing tend to attract a more intelligent...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2015, 11:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,989
Posted By cockney steve

Are you a "Cheque-book" flyer, or do you have the...

Are you a "Cheque-book" flyer, or do you have the time and inclination to do some/all of your own maintenance.If the former applies, you need deep pockets for an aircraft on a C of A AIUI, you can...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2015, 11:33
Replies: 13
Views: 2,039
Posted By cockney steve

Elementary, I know, but for goodness sake...

Elementary, I know, but for goodness sake copy/scan everything
NEVER EVER trust any jobsworth officialdom.
When they foul-up, it's very easy to "lose" your paperwork or totally deny ever having had...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2015, 14:19
Replies: 12
Views: 3,153
Posted By cockney steve

Typical example of petty officialdom abusing the...

Typical example of petty officialdom abusing the granting of too much authority. Sack the incompetent knobber who made this decision.....their job is to check the tax-return and ensure the correct...
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