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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2024, 11:10
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,200,325
Posted By mbriscoe

Anyone interested in the Cold War might like this...

Anyone interested in the Cold War might like this new book[h2][/h4]It starts with Project GENETRIX at RAF Evanton, the SSBNs in the Holy Loch, Kirknewton, Edzell, Thurso (Forss), ASW, Machriahanish...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2024, 10:59
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,200,325
Posted By mbriscoe

A book that I have, SIOP, described the procedure...

A book that I have, SIOP, described the procedure in the event of there being a nuclear alert. All new Presidents read it and signed to say that they had read but for the first time one (Clinton or...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Jan 2024, 10:46
Replies: 2,117
Views: 1,200,325
Posted By mbriscoe

The original ticking box was the WB400 then...

The original ticking box was the WB400 then replaced by the WB1400 (http://www.ringbell.co.uk/ukwmo/Page213.htm)
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2020, 16:54
Replies: 115
Views: 27,939
Posted By mbriscoe

The wreath was significantly bigger than the...

The wreath was significantly bigger than the others and placed higher up than the others which is not in accordance with normal "Flag Ettiquette".

The Metropolitan Police took no action, just sat...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Jan 2019, 14:58
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,907,680
Posted By mbriscoe

I have a feeling that "cost sharing" on the road...

I have a feeling that "cost sharing" on the road in that way might be frowned upon by the authorities.
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Jan 2018, 20:26
Replies: 79
Views: 21,045
Posted By mbriscoe

I just looked here after reading this news item. ...

I just looked here after reading this news item.

Hial proposes centralising air traffic control (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-42608945)
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2017, 10:11
Replies: 4
Views: 3,194
Posted By mbriscoe

Gwinnett police helicopter crashes at Briscoe Field, two officers injured

I happened to notice this whilst looking for something else, I don't see it mentioned here so posting a link.

Gwinnett police helicopter crashes at Briscoe Field, two officers injured...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Mar 2016, 08:04
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,007
Posted By mbriscoe

Farewell flypast by the Junglie SEAKINGs...

Farewell flypast by the Junglie SEAKINGs yesteerday.

The Sea King helicopters make their final flight over Bristol...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2016, 14:03
Replies: 26
Views: 8,846
Posted By mbriscoe

Looks as if they might have moved forward the...

Looks as if they might have moved forward the closure of the ARCC at Kinloss.

KINLOSS RESCUE was apparently heard to sign off on HF on Sunday and yesterday the call UK RESCUE was being used on HF...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Feb 2016, 08:46
Replies: 2,913
Views: 969,007
Posted By mbriscoe

Part of RN SAR Prestwick's farewell tour...

Part of RN SAR Prestwick's farewell tour (https://www.flickr.com/photos/doffcocker/albums/72157663392243191) of the Highlands last month.
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2015, 19:28
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,499,212
Posted By mbriscoe

But the time on the data is that added when it...

But the time on the data is that added when it was transmitted, not when it was received or sent by the server.

COAA also calculate position by triangulation when they do have the positionless...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2015, 17:38
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,499,212
Posted By mbriscoe

Do they extrapolate? A line showing heading is...

Do they extrapolate? A line showing heading is displayed but the data used is of two types. The data actually transmitted by the aircraft and a position triangulated from several receiving points...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2015, 23:36
Replies: 617
Views: 176,734
Posted By mbriscoe

I presume the relatives were not given copies of...

I presume the relatives were not given copies of the report so the reporters might be relying on what non-technical people can remember of what they were told.
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Oct 2015, 21:34
Replies: 617
Views: 176,734
Posted By mbriscoe

The families had a briefing tonight, those who...

The families had a briefing tonight, those who could not attend will be briefed tomorrow.

BBC News

Clutha crash: AAIB say onboard switches turned off before tragedy...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Aug 2015, 21:32
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,030,705
Posted By mbriscoe

Carnage? The UK has some of the lowest Road...

Carnage?

The UK has some of the lowest Road Traffic Accident figures in Europe so perhaps they are doing something right.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Aug 2015, 21:15
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,030,705
Posted By mbriscoe

Some here are very quick to attack anyone who...

Some here are very quick to attack anyone who dares to speculate on the cause of an accident. The same should perhaps apply to those criticising the CAA, they could have picked up some clues to the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Aug 2015, 17:38
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,030,705
Posted By mbriscoe

Would you like to be the person responsible at...

Would you like to be the person responsible at the CAA if he imposed no restrictions and there was another similar accident next weekend?

It seems quite reasonable to bring in temporary...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Aug 2015, 07:56
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,030,705
Posted By mbriscoe

Police now say the death toll could reach twenty...

Police now say the death toll could reach twenty - presume they are going from reports of people missing.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Aug 2015, 09:51
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,030,705
Posted By mbriscoe

Wasn't there some mutterings in the Scottish...

Wasn't there some mutterings in the Scottish media or from SNP politicians after the Glasgow police helicopter crash about who would have overall responsibility i.e. a UK organisation (AAIB) or...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Aug 2015, 09:44
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,030,705
Posted By mbriscoe

I don't think it suggests that the police are...

I don't think it suggests that the police are 'investigating' it, just assisting with collecting evidence as will always happen. I doubt whether the AAIB have the resources to collect all the...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2015, 23:26
Replies: 44
Views: 16,416
Posted By mbriscoe

I heard a helicopter around this afternoon then...

I heard a helicopter around this afternoon then saw the Oban lifeboat at the top of Loch Etive on AIS.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Apr 2014, 15:20
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,317,007
Posted By mbriscoe

How many other locations had they tried...

How many other locations had they tried previously?

The news organisations are suggesting they might have information from the military which has not been disclosed but that probably applies to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
6th Apr 2014, 12:32
Replies: 565
Views: 285,286
Posted By mbriscoe

This news story might be of interest. ...

This news story might be of interest.

Coastal Connection Smith brothers in reverse sea-air rescue (http://forargyll.com/2014/04/coastal-connection-smith-brothers-in-reverse-sea-air-rescue/)


...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2014, 16:55
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,317,007
Posted By mbriscoe

The ship tracking websites work in the same way...

The ship tracking websites work in the same way as the aircraft tracking ones, i.e. using volunteers. But it seems unlikely that there are any volunteers in the middle of the Indian Ocean so those...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2014, 11:48
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,317,007
Posted By mbriscoe

Also unusual of a merchant vessel not to have an...

Also unusual of a merchant vessel not to have an IMO.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Mar 2014, 11:16
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,317,007
Posted By mbriscoe

It could result in the Malaysians being reluctant...

It could result in the Malaysians being reluctant to involve the Americans much because they know many things passed in confidence will be then given to the press.

I would rather the various...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Mar 2014, 12:44
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,317,007
Posted By mbriscoe

Is it not just that most countries do not see...

Is it not just that most countries do not see much of a threat from an aircraft at that altitude so quite possibly 'muted' them on their display to avoid clutter, leave them for the civil ATC people...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Feb 2014, 12:54
Replies: 668
Views: 1,069,492
Posted By mbriscoe

I know NPAS is an organisation for England and...

I know NPAS is an organisation for England and Wales police forces, but was there ever any consideration of including the Scottish helicopter (originally Strathclyde). As an outsider it would seem...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2014, 18:40
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,222,934
Posted By mbriscoe

With talk of 'hurried landing' in various ways, I...

With talk of 'hurried landing' in various ways, I can't remember seeing any comments on how busy the roads in the area were at that time of night. I would have thought there would still be quite a...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Feb 2014, 12:04
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,222,934
Posted By mbriscoe

The RAF/RN/CG helicopters have their own fuel...

The RAF/RN/CG helicopters have their own fuel supplies around the Highlands located at some of their regular landing sites. They are 'self-service'.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jan 2014, 20:48
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,222,934
Posted By mbriscoe

If you lost your business premises, husband,...

If you lost your business premises, husband, father etc in a car accident that was no fault of you or them then would you wait until after the FAI in perhaps six months time before making a claim? ...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Jan 2014, 17:45
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,222,934
Posted By mbriscoe

Probably no relevance but a picture has been...

Probably no relevance but a picture has been found on Flickr with a good view of the roof of the pub in 2012. The tryst bar and the clutha bar Glasgow_ASN2235 where a police Helicopter - A...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2014, 18:43
Replies: 668
Views: 1,069,492
Posted By mbriscoe

There was a PR campaign in Scotland some years...

There was a PR campaign in Scotland some years ago, the press were told that the Strathclyde helicopter would be patrolling roads in Northern and Central areas (I think). TV news had pictures of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Dec 2013, 22:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,970
Posted By mbriscoe

We should be grateful that the French still have...

We should be grateful that the French still have Maritime Reconaissance Aircraft to assist them in finding the boat and to provide safety cover for them now that the UK no longer has any.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Dec 2013, 22:51
Replies: 13
Views: 3,970
Posted By mbriscoe

The MCA has a press release about it. ...

The MCA has a press release about it.

PLANES, HELICOPTERS AND SHIPS INVOLVED IN RESCUE OF FRENCH YACHT CREW 170 MILES OFF SCILLY ISLES...
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