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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Oct 2023, 17:39
Replies: 16
Views: 2,435
Posted By culloden

I completed training on Jet Provost Mk 3 and 5...

I completed training on Jet Provost Mk 3 and 5 then the Varsity before being posted to Victor Mk 1 tankers in 1972 if that is of interest?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd May 2020, 12:29
Replies: 58
Views: 27,577
Posted By culloden

Contacted Ian at Classic Machine Films...

Contacted Ian at Classic Machine Films (http://www.classicmachinefilms.co.uk) and found that he still sells the dvd and its nearly half the price quoted on amazon. Bill
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2016, 14:07
Replies: 40
Views: 6,512
Posted By culloden

ha....it is clearly a "fun detector" and as such...

ha....it is clearly a "fun detector" and as such is totally unnecessary.
what a magic flying machine.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2015, 03:24
Replies: 21
Views: 4,915
Posted By culloden

Bulldog forced landing...well done. I assume...

Bulldog forced landing...well done.
I assume that as the golf course was a municipal one then you don't have go book!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Jan 2015, 00:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2,103
Posted By culloden

I would concur with the recommendation of CC. ...

I would concur with the recommendation of CC.
she is excellent in all respects.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Jan 2015, 05:13
Replies: 3
Views: 2,785
Posted By culloden

Come on chaps. Don't be shy......say it as it is!

Come on chaps. Don't be shy......say it as it is!
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2013, 20:01
Replies: 57
Views: 14,861
Posted By culloden

Ha! Ha!........ I suspect it would still be a...

Ha! Ha!........ I suspect it would still be a problem.
Was it really only 31 years ago....seems like yesterday.
Unfortunatly cannot make the reunion.
It would be interesting to know who is wearing...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2013, 19:40
Replies: 57
Views: 14,861
Posted By culloden

"Nothing wrong with LF over less-severe terrain...

"Nothing wrong with LF over less-severe terrain in a light piston - a quick zoom to 1000ft and choose a field"

If memory serves me correctly...120Kts EFATO ...the result of a "zoom climb" was...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2013, 07:00
Replies: 37
Views: 9,864
Posted By culloden

This is an excellent scheme. Why do people...

This is an excellent scheme. Why do people continually play down such schemes.
Clearly like all forms of sponsorship there must be an element of competition.
I implore all who have a serious...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2012, 20:05
Replies: 185
Views: 51,347
Posted By culloden

Hi, Remember that 8 Apr is a sunday...7th...

Hi,
Remember that 8 Apr is a sunday...7th saturday and the 6th is Easter Friday....a bank holiday! !
So the CAA stop work for the weekend at 1700 on the Thursday 5th Apr.
Bill
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Jan 2012, 20:40
Replies: 21
Views: 5,334
Posted By culloden

just remember that for the CPL Slill Test you...

just remember that for the CPL Slill Test you need a SEP with retract U/C, variable pitch prop and capable of carrying four people. Bill
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2011, 16:55
Replies: 43
Views: 10,367
Posted By culloden

"What does your mother call you Trenchard?" ...

"What does your mother call you Trenchard?"
"Cuddles, Sir"
"Well Cuddles your chopped!!"
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2011, 21:45
Replies: 79
Views: 14,535
Posted By culloden

Many years ago . about 1994,a colleague and I...

Many years ago . about 1994,a colleague and I passed through security at a major airport. He was wearing 4 bars I just an "aircrew" raincoat without any bars at all.
They called him "sir "and...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Oct 2010, 16:30
Replies: 17
Views: 2,482
Posted By culloden

An IR Proficiency Check with a CAA Staff Flight...

An IR Proficiency Check with a CAA Staff Flight Examiner is a normal revalidation/renewal flight test not an initial IR skills Test.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Jul 2010, 19:49
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By culloden

"There was one FIC examiner who would ask the...

"There was one FIC examiner who would ask the candidate to fly from the right hand seat! So beware!"

A FI examiner is an FIE.
An FIC instructor conducts the FI course.
There is no such thing as...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2010, 17:30
Replies: 13
Views: 7,305
Posted By culloden

In the early 70s i joined the RAF with a PPL and...

In the early 70s i joined the RAF with a PPL and 60 hrs on C150s through a flying scholarship and local flying club and bypassed the Chipmunk course and went straight onto the JP Mk 3.
It was...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Dec 2009, 21:05
Replies: 7
Views: 2,826
Posted By culloden

If you are not on an integrated course then...

If you are not on an integrated course then Lasors state a requirement of " PPL/IR or CPL/IR holders" prior to commencing the MCC course.
So if you commence the course without holding an IR rating...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Oct 2009, 18:32
Replies: 181
Views: 81,064
Posted By culloden

I was also on "hit the floor its 214" in the...

I was also on "hit the floor its 214" in the early 70s.
I beleive i still have the Control column, possibly from XA 920/930 as it has a "RATOG" switch on one of the spectacles in my shed!!
Must...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th May 2009, 21:39
Replies: 339
Views: 158,433
Posted By culloden

"Flying is not inherently dangerous, but to an...

"Flying is not inherently dangerous, but to an even greater extent than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of carelessness, incapacity, or neglect"
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2009, 17:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,845
Posted By culloden

Flymike......Unusual attitude?...........whats...

Flymike......Unusual attitude?...........whats unusual about 85kts, 45 degree banked turn ..in balance.... in a slight descent?
Its only the camera angle that makes it "look unusual" ....the flying...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Aug 2008, 18:10
Replies: 17
Views: 7,091
Posted By culloden

totally agree with sgwkvfr. However, just...

totally agree with sgwkvfr.
However, just before you roll in ........check to see that no one has "stolen " the original heading you made all the calculations on!!!!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2008, 19:30
Replies: 29
Views: 4,918
Posted By culloden

excellent news. Well done 201. Bas Heath would...

excellent news. Well done 201. Bas Heath would be/ will be proud.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2008, 06:09
Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
Posted By culloden

dumb-de dumb ching ching......yes. I also have...

dumb-de dumb ching ching......yes.
I also have some interesting photos!
You may remember that the tie had an anchor on it and was awarded once a month and had to worn to all events by the...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2008, 20:26
Replies: 17
Views: 2,229
Posted By culloden

Whose got the RAF Waddington Sailing Club Tie? ...

Whose got the RAF Waddington Sailing Club Tie?
Theres only one Mick Mills...theres only one Mick Mills... to the tune of.....
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