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Search: Posts Made By: Cunliffe
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Mar 2022, 04:38
Replies: 165
Views: 29,200
Posted By Cunliffe

Volga-Dnepra IL76 fro Moscow just overflew...

Volga-Dnepra IL76 fro Moscow just overflew Poland and landed at Bratislava.
I wonder why?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Sep 2020, 10:31
Replies: 56
Views: 12,355
Posted By Cunliffe

Easyjet hostess just after landing at Luton :...

Easyjet hostess just after landing at Luton : "Please remain seated until the aircraft has come to a full stop. This is because the captain is a brilliant pilot but a terrible driver."
Later: ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Mar 2020, 15:36
Replies: 384
Views: 126,078
Posted By Cunliffe

Great pictures from when spotting was wonderful. ...

Great pictures from when spotting was wonderful.
I lived in Stortford from 69 to 72 and my few memories of Stansted from that time include:
Flying to Edinburgh on an Air UK F27 and leaving the car...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Aug 2018, 09:24
Replies: 29
Views: 9,860
Posted By Cunliffe

At the time of the Staines accident my uncle was...

At the time of the Staines accident my uncle was working in the Hatfield factory. He told me that the word in the factory was that Cunningham said he could get out of a deep stall and wanted to take...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2017, 22:16
Replies: 21
Views: 5,654
Posted By Cunliffe

I recall the ATC being played on the PA at the...

I recall the ATC being played on the PA at the Sywell airshow a few years ago. A C130 made a low pass over the field and must have failed to spot the grass runway (in the days before the concrete...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Nov 2016, 15:15
Replies: 10
Views: 1,564
Posted By Cunliffe

Mobility Scooter

Just thinking about taking a mobility scooter on a package holiday. The problem seems to be the transfer to the resort as the coaches won't take a scooter or a wheelchair. Taxi or adapted vehicle...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Mar 2015, 18:27
Replies: 44
Views: 11,943
Posted By Cunliffe

Big button at bottom of each page on my tablet...

Big button at bottom of each page on my tablet switches to mobile version.
No good to me since my eyes are getting dim. Text is too small and cannot be enlarged.
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2014, 17:02
Replies: 243
Views: 267,256
Posted By Cunliffe

What happened to the system of diverting aircraft...

What happened to the system of diverting aircraft with gear probs to Manston? Presumably it is uneconomic nowadays but it would avoid the disruption to other flights.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Oct 2014, 12:16
Replies: 17
Views: 6,588
Posted By Cunliffe

Breakscrew, I think it possible that you started...

Breakscrew, I think it possible that you started the row, if in fact there was one.

With reference to my earlier post concerning the position of aircraft as shown on Flightradar24, I am grateful...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Oct 2014, 16:02
Replies: 17
Views: 6,588
Posted By Cunliffe

I was tracking BA676 from LHR to IST on Saturday...

I was tracking BA676 from LHR to IST on Saturday morning because my wife and daughter were on board. Strangely the 767 was shown taxying outside the boundaries of LHR before take off and then taking...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd May 2014, 15:51
Replies: 35
Views: 6,606
Posted By Cunliffe

I asked to book a pleasure flight at my local...

I asked to book a pleasure flight at my local aerodrome about 5 years ago. I was told that it would have to be called a trial lesson because the insurance for pleasure flights was much dearer.
I...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2013, 12:27
Replies: 133
Views: 44,632
Posted By Cunliffe

Jimmy Edwards - Dakota pilot in WW2. Told the...

Jimmy Edwards - Dakota pilot in WW2. Told the story that he was one of the first across the channel on D-Day but got lost. Had to turn round and head home thus causing chaos among the aircraft...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jun 2013, 11:17
Replies: 9
Views: 7,285
Posted By Cunliffe

JEM60 You obviously have not seen the field I...

JEM60
You obviously have not seen the field I referred to in my previous post. There are footpaths which take you to good viewing areas and places to sit without affecting any crops. I have never...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2013, 20:16
Replies: 53
Views: 14,425
Posted By Cunliffe

Sex and Satisfaction

Sex and Satisfaction
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Jun 2013, 14:48
Replies: 9
Views: 7,285
Posted By Cunliffe

I too avoid going into shows, not because of...

I too avoid going into shows, not because of cost, as I am usually on my own but because I like to take photos. At many shows including Duxford, the spectator area is north of the display line so...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Feb 2013, 10:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By Cunliffe

Thanks for your comments. Looks like it's six...

Thanks for your comments.
Looks like it's six of one and half a dozen of the other.
Cheers
Cunliffe
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Feb 2013, 12:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By Cunliffe

Sightseeing from a PA28?

I'm going on holiday soon to Gran Canaria and hoping to enjoy a flight round the island. The aircraft on offer is a Piper PA28.
My question is about the view from the window. I have previously...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Sep 2012, 12:45
Replies: 38
Views: 10,050
Posted By Cunliffe

Reminds me of some friends of a friend who were...

Reminds me of some friends of a friend who were spotting in southern USA. Just settled down in the long grass just outside the fence when a patrol car pulls up. They were expecting to be moved on...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
1st May 2012, 15:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,911
Posted By Cunliffe

In Cold War days a colleague who travelled to...

In Cold War days a colleague who travelled to Moscow on business told me about on board applause.
Apparently it used to break out on BA as soon as the aircraft lifted off on the return flight.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Feb 2012, 12:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,285
Posted By Cunliffe

Modern Dam Busters

I can't find a thread on this subject but if there has been one then perhaps someone would be kind enough to point me in the right direction.
My question is " What modern weapons would be used for...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Dec 2011, 08:48
Replies: 63
Views: 21,354
Posted By Cunliffe

Just a couple of stories which I seem to remember...

Just a couple of stories which I seem to remember from long ago.
Jimmy Edwards said that he was towing a glider on D-day and was one of the first across the channel. Unfortunately he got lost and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Nov 2011, 11:58
Replies: 10
Views: 2,326
Posted By Cunliffe

Strangely I wanted to get into Duty Free but was...

Strangely I wanted to get into Duty Free but was refused entry.
Spent money in Duty Free on my way to Germany only to find the item was faulty. On my return to LHR there was no way to get back into...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2011, 12:39
Replies: 268
Views: 137,928
Posted By Cunliffe

Justice

Air Training Corps summer camp in 1950s.
Bully boys decide to toss the nerds bedding out of the window into the pouring rain. Nerd returns and has to retrieve bedding and sleep in a very damp bed....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Sep 2011, 12:23
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By Cunliffe

Captivep IMHO there is no such thing as a...

Captivep
IMHO there is no such thing as a pedant, only right and wrong.
You are right and I am wrong.
Simples.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Sep 2011, 09:18
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By Cunliffe

Spacial Disorientation

I need help to settle a domestic argument.
My wife does not believe that she could be affected by disorientation if she were a pilot. She is convinced that she would know if she were not flying...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Sep 2011, 10:58
Replies: 19
Views: 2,918
Posted By Cunliffe

Sorry O&H, only just seen your post. Sorry...

Sorry O&H, only just seen your post.
Sorry again but choppers are not really my thing but thanks for the info.

Cunliffe
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Sep 2011, 14:42
Replies: 19
Views: 2,918
Posted By Cunliffe

Now the PBY has jumped to No 1 on my list. ...

Now the PBY has jumped to No 1 on my list.
Unfortunately I can't open the booking page so am unable to work out how much mortgage I need to apply for!
So many temptations, so little time.

Thanks...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Sep 2011, 12:06
Replies: 88
Views: 36,019
Posted By Cunliffe

How about the airliner that landed in the River...

How about the airliner that landed in the River Nile at Khartoum. Any truth in the story that the river was mistaken for the runway?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Sep 2011, 12:45
Replies: 19
Views: 2,918
Posted By Cunliffe

Thanks for your suggestions. I flew in the Twin...

Thanks for your suggestions.
I flew in the Twin Pioneer at the Coventry Airshow a few years ago but I didn't realise they were still operating pleasure flights from there. The Dove is definitely on...
Forum: Medical & Health
7th Sep 2011, 12:05
Replies: 45
Views: 28,488
Posted By Cunliffe

Otex Have used this from time to time. Lots of...

Otex
Have used this from time to time. Lots of fizzing/crackling noise and good result.
However recent purchases don't fizz and no result. Have H&S
made them emasculate the formulation?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Sep 2011, 16:12
Replies: 19
Views: 2,918
Posted By Cunliffe

Pleasure Flights

One thing I still enjoy at my relatively advanced age is an interesting pleasure flight once or twice a year. I am hoping that some of you might be able to point me in the right direction. I am...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2011, 12:16
Replies: 22
Views: 14,348
Posted By Cunliffe

Slightly off subject but I do feel particularly...

Slightly off subject but I do feel particularly cheated by house rescue programmes. They often seem to be at a stage where the owner is making a hash of it, not listening to advice and the budget is...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2011, 12:52
Replies: 98
Views: 40,156
Posted By Cunliffe

Thanks BEagle I think my cranial hard disk...

Thanks BEagle
I think my cranial hard disk needs a defrag.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
26th Jul 2011, 12:44
Replies: 8
Views: 1,133
Posted By Cunliffe

I too am receiving similar messages, some days...

I too am receiving similar messages, some days between 50 and 100. Most, but not all, have attachments (which I have never opened). They only arrive on my orange (freeserve) account.
With a...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2011, 12:21
Replies: 98
Views: 40,156
Posted By Cunliffe

I seem to remember reading that when violent yaw...

I seem to remember reading that when violent yaw occured because of an engine fialure an automatic system kicked in opposite rudder to correct it. It was said that the effect on the crew was to...
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