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Forum: Rotorheads
21st Aug 2016, 00:05
Replies: 12
Views: 2,846
Posted By XX514

Perhaps because its not "at low altitude or on...

Perhaps because its not "at low altitude or on the ground" - RTFQ!
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2016, 23:59
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,508,563
Posted By XX514

I don't imagine anyone in the RN will be...

I don't imagine anyone in the RN will be particularly interested. TC-T has not been 'slotted into such a position', she has merely been awarded an honorary rank in the RNR, something akin to an...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2016, 21:52
Replies: 73
Views: 12,022
Posted By XX514

Demonstrably untrue! Dan - Whilst I don't...

Demonstrably untrue!

Dan - Whilst I don't recall such an unequivocal opinion when you flew the Z242L, I am 100% with you regarding the proper configuration of aeroplanes. Some of us grew out of...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2014, 07:33
Replies: 42
Views: 14,191
Posted By XX514

I watched a PA28 land at Portland Naval Air...

I watched a PA28 land at Portland Naval Air Station some years ago - it used about 3/4 of the 229m 'runway' (in nil wind).
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Nov 2013, 11:29
Replies: 2,607
Views: 2,856,017
Posted By XX514

The only N9000A on the FAA database...

The only N9000A on the FAA database (http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=9000A) is a Firefly 7 Balloon. No Gazelle comes up on a search of S/N 1470 either.

As to...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2012, 01:15
Replies: 34
Views: 8,605
Posted By XX514

I once flew under the Queen Juliana bridge in...

I once flew under the Queen Juliana bridge in Willemstad, Curacao. Mind you, that was in a helicopter with a white ensign hanging off the winch!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2012, 22:18
Replies: 50
Views: 13,354
Posted By XX514

To be fair, the same can be said of the T67. Two...

To be fair, the same can be said of the T67. Two good friends of mine both had very narrow escapes, particularly as neither they nor their respective students were wearing parachutes.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2012, 14:40
Replies: 50
Views: 13,354
Posted By XX514

I can boast (if that's the right word) just shy...

I can boast (if that's the right word) just shy of 90 hours in XX699 between Dec 1979 and Aug 1986.

I can't say that I've ever been very impressed by the T67, having flown the A, C, M and M260. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2012, 13:24
Replies: 43
Views: 15,581
Posted By XX514

....while the instructors played interminable...

....while the instructors played interminable games of croquet!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2011, 21:07
Replies: 44
Views: 27,462
Posted By XX514

OK, here's a thing. I hereby register a claim to...

OK, here's a thing. I hereby register a claim to have conducted the last ever take-off of a fixed-wing aircraft from Westcott having flown a PA28 (G-BRXC) out of there on 22 Aug 1996. The aircraft...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2011, 23:28
Replies: 43
Views: 9,809
Posted By XX514

ISTR that the RN spent a stupid amount of money...

ISTR that the RN spent a stupid amount of money about 25 years ago on a study to find out why baby observers who had starred in 750 had so much difficulty when stuffed in a goon suit and strapped...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2011, 21:54
Replies: 76
Views: 23,076
Posted By XX514

Yes, I seem to recall that night PARs to RW04 at...

Yes, I seem to recall that night PARs to RW04 at Portland with a 300ft cloudbase were particularly prone to concentrate the mind! And then the bar steward beefer switched the hydraulics out!!!
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2010, 13:02
Replies: 40
Views: 10,473
Posted By XX514

In the late 60's, when HMS Eagle was moored in...

In the late 60's, when HMS Eagle was moored in Plymouth awaiting conversion into razor blades, the Chipmunks from Roborough could occasionally be seen carrying out touch-and-goes. It was not long...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jan 2010, 13:24
Replies: 25
Views: 3,584
Posted By XX514

Why not talk to a member of the last team to try...

Why not talk to a member of the last team to try it (http://www.rockall.be/)
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Nov 2009, 15:58
Replies: 6
Views: 2,779
Posted By XX514

That brings back some memories! I never flew...

That brings back some memories! I never flew XK911 but did fly XK912 - on 18 November 1971 with Mad Max Speedy.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Oct 2009, 20:38
Replies: 24
Views: 3,861
Posted By XX514

Here ...

Here (http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/1-1993%20G-BPJT.pdf)is a better example of the dangers. I was closely involved with the initial investigation of this sad accident and, even...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Mar 2007, 19:55
Replies: 24
Views: 4,345
Posted By XX514

I cannot but agree with 'teeteringhead', it...

I cannot but agree with 'teeteringhead', it depends entirely on what you mean by 'successful'. Sure, the B206 is (today) the eponymous helicopter, but what about the B47? From today's perspective...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2001, 04:36
Replies: 17
Views: 3,476
Posted By XX514

Post Dan, maybe we met when I brought SE-KMS up to...

Dan, maybe we met when I brought SE-KMS up to Scampton for you lot to fly?

I agree with your assesment, the Z242 beats the Airfix T67 into a cocked hat. Big engines are no substitute for properly...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2001, 01:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,476
Posted By XX514

Post The brake problem is a bit of a self-inflicted...

The brake problem is a bit of a self-inflicted injury caused by the parking brake being left on for long periods. Moravan never intended it to be used like that and the Flight Manual makes it quite...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2001, 21:40
Replies: 19
Views: 5,723
Posted By XX514

Wink I think what the officer meant to say is that, if...

I think what the officer meant to say is that, if you are going to resort to personal abuse, it's often wise to make sure that you're abusing the right person with the right abuse.

Best of luck...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Jul 2001, 15:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,692
Posted By XX514

Post The Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1949 is available...

The Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1949 is available online at http://www.radio.gov.uk/topics/legislation/wtact1949.pdf

The relevant information is contained in paragraph 5 and reads:

5. Any person...
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