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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2022, 12:00
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By lastgasp

Ah! The old non-precision GCA where the...

Ah! The old non-precision GCA where the controller only had your position relative to the extended centre-line. "India 61, you are now 3 miles out and you should be passing through 1000 feet." ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Aug 2022, 12:16
Replies: 19
Views: 1,994
Posted By lastgasp

You've got a helluva good memory, better than...

You've got a helluva good memory, better than mine, but when you mentioned it, it stirred up vague recollections for me of that sensational (for those innocent days) story. On this computer I am...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th May 2021, 16:09
Replies: 13
Views: 7,487
Posted By lastgasp

Thank you for sharing that.

Thank you for sharing that.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2013, 19:52
Replies: 65
Views: 13,753
Posted By lastgasp

Only two proper noisy jetsall day and one of them...

Only two proper noisy jetsall day and one of them (vulcan) didn't even belong to the RAF. Have the cuts really gone that deep?


Should have gone to the Welshpool Air Show twenty-five miles to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
21st Jun 2011, 12:14
Replies: 16
Views: 2,271
Posted By lastgasp

You could look at the RYA (Royal Yachting...

You could look at the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) website - obviously UK based. Their Sea Survival course at Poole is intended for sailors, but, hey, once you're in the water, it doesn't really...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jun 2011, 10:45
Replies: 7
Views: 2,760
Posted By lastgasp

Rolling/Doering Thanks for the links, that...

Rolling/Doering

Thanks for the links, that hopefully I will manage to retain this time.

In fact, AtchamTower has kindly put some effort into researching this for me. It would seem - still to be...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jun 2011, 19:57
Replies: 7
Views: 2,760
Posted By lastgasp

Atcham Thanks. PM on its way.

Atcham

Thanks. PM on its way.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Jun 2011, 09:18
Replies: 7
Views: 2,760
Posted By lastgasp

Tracing WWII aircrew casualties?

I am fairly certain that a while back someone posted a link to a searchable database of RAF casualties, or perhaps it was just Bomber Command? A computer fault lost my bookmarks and, search as I...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2010, 13:29
Replies: 16
Views: 3,230
Posted By lastgasp

That's very sad. I learned to fly there a zillion...

That's very sad. I learned to fly there a zillion years ago, so I retain a sentimental attachment to the old place.

I stopped off to have a look at it when passing that way last year and was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jun 2010, 09:07
Replies: 39
Views: 32,041
Posted By lastgasp

Adopt a Military Grave

This might be an appropriate thread to remind ppruners that there are similar graves in churchyards all around the UK - and someone is needed to keep an eye on them.

After contacting CWGC about an...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2010, 09:07
Replies: 41
Views: 7,289
Posted By lastgasp

Adopt a Military Grave

This might be an appropriate thread to remind ppruners that there are similar graves in churchyards all around the UK - and someone is needed to keep an eye on them.

After contacting CWGC about an...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Dec 2009, 08:27
Replies: 200
Views: 95,182
Posted By lastgasp

BBC now saying "All passengers off...

BBC now saying "All passengers off safely"
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Dec 2009, 09:51
Replies: 151
Views: 58,384
Posted By lastgasp

Thanks for all the replies. I think I've got the...

Thanks for all the replies. I think I've got the picture.
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2009, 07:57
Replies: 151
Views: 58,384
Posted By lastgasp

Thanks for that. I've been searching around but...

Thanks for that. I've been searching around but hadn't found those links.

It's interesting that my own initial doubts about the feasibility/viability of such a service are shared. I'm waiting for...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Dec 2009, 07:01
Replies: 151
Views: 58,384
Posted By lastgasp

The UK Childrens Air Ambulance - Info??

Anyone in the air ambulance field with any knowledge of this?

I've never heard of this organisation but a charity I'm involved with has received a request for funds. The letter points to quite an...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2009, 08:53
Replies: 17
Views: 2,614
Posted By lastgasp

That story, apparently authentic, has been...

That story, apparently authentic, has been recounted on here on a previous occasion. Can't remember where/when. Think you'll have to give the search facility a good bending.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Nov 2009, 09:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,673
Posted By lastgasp

The old tarmac removed is called "scalpings" and...

The old tarmac removed is called "scalpings" and is used as a base layer for new roads, drives etc.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2009, 14:10
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,853,683
Posted By lastgasp

regle I have been slowly working my way...

regle

I have been slowly working my way through this thread, - undoubtedly the most fascinating and valuable record to appear here, - and to my delight spotted your reference to Len Thorne, the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Sep 2009, 10:32
Replies: 53
Views: 19,049
Posted By lastgasp

Airfield Conservation Trust

Grimweasel

Haven't seen it mentioned here thus far, - apologies if it has already been.

I don't know much about them, but the Airfield Conservation Trust are also active in this field -...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Sep 2009, 06:19
Replies: 52
Views: 21,364
Posted By lastgasp

A misinterpretation, I think. Most reports...

A misinterpretation, I think.

Most reports indicate it was 40 mins after the Mayday before the crash site was located.
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Sep 2009, 10:12
Replies: 13
Views: 4,526
Posted By lastgasp

Back to the O.P. For what it's worth, I had...

Back to the O.P.

For what it's worth, I had the same symptoms that, in my total medical ignorance, I self-diagnosed as a touch of sciatica, a word I knew but did not really understand. I...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2009, 10:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,987
Posted By lastgasp

Connoisseurs of journalism may enjoy this, taken...

Connoisseurs of journalism may enjoy this, taken from the crews' local paper, the Wolverhampton Express and Star:

"The aircraft is thought to have stalled as it tried to avoid a fog bank while...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2009, 16:17
Replies: 6
Views: 3,918
Posted By lastgasp

I think it was on the ukga website last time I...

I think it was on the ukga website last time I looked
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Jul 2009, 08:56
Replies: 14
Views: 1,376
Posted By lastgasp

I think this is a long-standing issue. Back in...

I think this is a long-standing issue. Back in the days I was into motorcycle racing I can recall that teams encountered mysterious performance problems with previously perfectly set-up engines...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2009, 16:53
Replies: 7
Views: 944
Posted By lastgasp

Just realised Englishal has already mentioned it...

Just realised Englishal has already mentioned it - but worth repeating - please take note of the noise abatement circuit. Shobdon is an excellent place and doesn't want to upset it's neighbours.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2009, 15:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By lastgasp

Cheers. That's obviously the one they mentioned. ...

Cheers. That's obviously the one they mentioned.

Two in quick succession as you say but, sadly, the outcome of this latest crash looks likely to be much more serious.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2009, 15:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By lastgasp

Light aircraft down near Stoke on Trent

Just caught the tail end of BBC reporting a light aircarft down near to Stoke on Trent.

Can't see anything on here yet. Has anyone any details?
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2009, 10:05
Replies: 60
Views: 19,055
Posted By lastgasp

I would like to thank all those who have...

I would like to thank all those who have contributed information/impressions to this thread.

It has proved to be most interesting and helpful. Well done, guys!
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2009, 04:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,706
Posted By lastgasp

There is already a thread running on this

There is already a thread running on this
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Apr 2009, 13:54
Replies: 14
Views: 4,005
Posted By lastgasp

According to G-INFO registration has been...

According to G-INFO registration has been cancelled
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2009, 07:40
Replies: 36
Views: 8,801
Posted By lastgasp

Only just noticed this thread. Fl. Lt Mac...

Only just noticed this thread.

Fl. Lt Mac (an early post) is missing the point, surely. It is one of the international conventions on tax that it is paid on income in the country where that...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2009, 22:01
Replies: 9
Views: 3,127
Posted By lastgasp

Halfbaked Boy Forgive my ignorance, but...

Halfbaked Boy

Forgive my ignorance, but your reference to Dove spares seems to imply that somewhere out there there is still a demand for spares for Doves, which in turn implies that there might...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2009, 10:13
Replies: 20
Views: 7,326
Posted By lastgasp

God help us. This is typical of pprune threads. ...

God help us. This is typical of pprune threads.

A human being is dead. No-one knows who he was or what he was, but somewhere a family is grieving a tragic loss.

No shred of humanity or common...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2009, 15:38
Replies: 78
Views: 19,587
Posted By lastgasp

Police spokesman on Radio 5 has just confirmed...

Police spokesman on Radio 5 has just confirmed four fatalities.

Rest in Peace
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Feb 2009, 11:24
Replies: 50
Views: 13,516
Posted By lastgasp

Montag Re: Cabin crew giving re-assurance -...

Montag

Re: Cabin crew giving re-assurance - I recall a really bad landing (I won't mention the airline) when we were clearly too hot over the threshold and I was convinced we would have to go...
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