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Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2023, 10:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,322
Posted By Dominator2

It was done years ago with "Albert" down in the...

It was done years ago with "Albert" down in the Falklands.

With the KC135 one wonders which will occur first, Unacceptable High Fatigue Usage or the first accident due to lack of experience and...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2023, 09:59
Replies: 23
Views: 6,538
Posted By Dominator2

I was luck enough to fly the F4D, E and M (FGR2)...

I was luck enough to fly the F4D, E and M (FGR2) between 1976 AND 1987. In that time I achieved 2500 hours in both Air Defence and Air To Mud.

In the late 70s and early 80s the FGR2 was at the top...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2023, 15:51
Replies: 455
Views: 141,413
Posted By Dominator2

Since the C130J was an essential element in...

Since the C130J was an essential element in recent operations maybe the MOD will reconsider their decision on early retirement?

I'm sure that those involved will once again be able to explain the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2023, 10:03
Replies: 65
Views: 18,261
Posted By Dominator2

Nipva, Yes, I remember it well. Wildenrath...

Nipva,

Yes, I remember it well. Wildenrath used to use both 27 and 09 for departures at the same time to reduce taxi time. A 92 Sqn ac had just departed from 09 prior to Hyltons approach to 27. It...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2023, 18:31
Replies: 65
Views: 18,261
Posted By Dominator2

SATCOS WHIPPING, As regards an Accident...

SATCOS WHIPPING,

As regards an Accident Report concerning accidental barrier engagement look for RAF Gutersloh, German F4F from Hopstein AB late 70s, early 80s.

As regards the cable positions I...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2023, 14:08
Replies: 65
Views: 18,261
Posted By Dominator2

SATCOS WHIPPING, Sorry but you are wrong....

SATCOS WHIPPING,

Sorry but you are wrong. With over 6000 hrs on F4s and Tornado F3 I think that I know this subject quite well.

If a pilot over an F4, Tornado or similar Fast Jet lands “On the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2023, 12:04
Replies: 65
Views: 18,261
Posted By Dominator2

SATCOS WHIPPING, You miss the point that...

SATCOS WHIPPING,

You miss the point that ACW342 was trying to make. On the average airfield the approach cable is set 1200 to 1500 feet in from the runway threshold. On the average fighter...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2023, 08:15
Replies: 1,144
Views: 614,631
Posted By Dominator2

. BV, No one forced AH to fly this or...

.

BV,

No one forced AH to fly this or any other display. The pilot must take the ultimate responsibility for accepting a display venue and adapting the display to suit the venue and conditions....
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2023, 08:53
Replies: 164
Views: 65,394
Posted By Dominator2

It gets worse! Why would any sane man...

It gets worse!

Why would any sane man (person) send 1000+ mateloes on a "run ashore" in Cyprus during Covid?


If a Risk Assessment had been done it would have certainly shown that Covid would...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2022, 11:48
Replies: 8
Views: 4,681
Posted By Dominator2

reg1963 Pleased to see you on Pprune. I...

reg1963


Pleased to see you on Pprune. I thought the accident caused all of your hair to fall out!!

I was on the Duty Desk that night. Seriously, I think that the pain caused after the...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2022, 18:04
Replies: 112
Views: 17,589
Posted By Dominator2

BV, BV, your too young to say that. You...

BV,


BV, your too young to say that. You have to at least be a "Cold War Warrior" to make such inflammatory comments!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2022, 14:58
Replies: 150
Views: 34,398
Posted By Dominator2

DaveReidUK Dave, I am suggesting that as...

DaveReidUK

Dave, I am suggesting that as you sit at Buckingham Palace and look down the Mall towards Admiralty Arch all of the aircraft appear from slightly left of centre. This would indicate...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2022, 12:33
Replies: 150
Views: 34,398
Posted By Dominator2

I thought that the flypast was superb. As for...

I thought that the flypast was superb.
As for wondering . All I can say is "have you ever tried to fly line abreast for a long time?

Might be my imagination but all waves appeared to be angled...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2022, 07:49
Replies: 4
Views: 3,601
Posted By Dominator2

I understand that its a Rolls Royce issue,...

I understand that its a Rolls Royce issue, however, they are blaming a sub-contractor.

In the mean time, once again, the student pilots are the ones to loose out. Some of this bunch that are...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2022, 11:52
Replies: 296
Views: 138,039
Posted By Dominator2

Many years ago when Top Gun was made it was quite...

Many years ago when Top Gun was made it was quite normal in the US Navy for Fast Jet pilots and RIOs to fly with their mask down a lot of the time.

Apparently their Regulators put them on 100%...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2022, 10:34
Replies: 4
Views: 3,601
Posted By Dominator2

Hawk T2 Engine problems delay FJT

Can anyone shed any light on what is happening with Fast Jet Training at RAF Valley.

I am led to understand that the Hawk T2 is suffering from an engine problem and Fast Jet Courses may be delayed...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2021, 12:38
Replies: 79
Views: 22,608
Posted By Dominator2

I think that many of you miss the real point! ...

I think that many of you miss the real point!

What a fantastic capability the ASRAAM has to take out such a target. This makes the seeker head and avionics an absolute world beater.

We should...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2021, 08:31
Replies: 80
Views: 38,333
Posted By Dominator2

I am at a loss as to why it is recommended to fit...

I am at a loss as to why it is recommended to fit a Stall Warning System when an Angle of Attack Indicator with Audio Warning would achieve so much more?

Is it just that the Coroner was not...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2021, 14:20
Replies: 80
Views: 38,333
Posted By Dominator2

ROC man I think that maybe Jerry is wrong? ...

ROC man

I think that maybe Jerry is wrong?
My understanding is that the Practice Engine Failure was initiated with "apparently" enough height and speed to get to Low Key. Once the pilot had...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2021, 16:49
Replies: 84
Views: 19,685
Posted By Dominator2

Peter Carter I totally agree, for those...

Peter Carter


I totally agree, for those of us who served in 2ATAF and 4ATAF in the 1970s and early 80s the Cold War was very real. It is very annoying for those who were born or served after...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2021, 12:19
Replies: 97
Views: 21,237
Posted By Dominator2

Timelord, That may be true but often not much...

Timelord, That may be true but often not much more was achieved. Any way, the Maritime Instructors knew all of the best eating places. Seemed to make it all worthwhile!
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2021, 08:19
Replies: 97
Views: 21,237
Posted By Dominator2

One of the most boring trips on Dominies was a...

One of the most boring trips on Dominies was a 2.5 hr trip to Sola Stavanger. All so that the baby Navs could practice a 3 Position Line Fix!

The offset was that a 5 minute walk from where the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Oct 2021, 11:57
Replies: 232
Views: 60,802
Posted By Dominator2

Hunter F6 by far and away the best. Every pilot...

Hunter F6 by far and away the best. Every pilot that I know walks away from a flight in a Hunter with a smile on their face.

Had the misfortune to fly both a KingAir and a Grob Tutor. IMHO both...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2021, 08:19
Replies: 122
Views: 37,612
Posted By Dominator2

To start with why not look at Joint User...

To start with why not look at Joint User (Civilian/Mil) airfields with Fast Jets, especially Air Defence assets deployed across a number of airfields. You could call them Middleton St George and...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
8th Jun 2021, 17:06
Replies: 140
Views: 36,057
Posted By Dominator2

May have been until recently the Dominie T1...

May have been until recently the Dominie T1 (HS125 200 Series). Two Vipers in close formation made a hell of a noise. In recent years we were theoretically banned from many European civilian...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2021, 13:51
Replies: 29
Views: 10,711
Posted By Dominator2

LOMCEVAK, My comments were slightly tongue in...

LOMCEVAK, My comments were slightly tongue in cheek. Yes , a clean F4 did accelerate quite well in Full A/B and may catch the unwary! I seem to recall that we could be airborne in 2500ft and land in...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2021, 15:05
Replies: 29
Views: 10,711
Posted By Dominator2

ex82watcher, Your story reminded me of a trip I...

ex82watcher, Your story reminded me of a trip I did while doing my PPL at a flying club on the South Coast near Brighton. One day I had gone to Biggin with my Instructor in a Cessna 150 for some...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2021, 13:54
Replies: 29
Views: 10,711
Posted By Dominator2

LOMCEVAK . I believe that the recommended...

LOMCEVAK .
I believe that the recommended technique was Full Aft Stick until the nose started to rise and then move the stick forward to hold the takeoff pitch attitude 8-12deg. The aircraft...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2021, 11:55
Replies: 29
Views: 10,711
Posted By Dominator2

I agree with LOMCEVAKS numbers but would add that...

I agree with LOMCEVAKS numbers but would add that if approaching the Trop too quickly it was possible to make a second climb once above M1.03 (Ramps travelled) back up to 45,000ft and then a 5 deg...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2021, 12:09
Replies: 87
Views: 38,800
Posted By Dominator2

Paul Rice, Your comments are from one who is...

Paul Rice, Your comments are from one who is totally out of touch with the present situation at Valley. You imply that maybe you served at some time but then your comments show that you have little...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2021, 16:57
Replies: 186
Views: 46,459
Posted By Dominator2

Quite a few visits to EGOV over 37 years but not...

Quite a few visits to EGOV over 37 years but not as many missiles as sarn1e!!

18 Oct 1973 JP 5 XW307 BFT Navex Land away
Advanced Flying Training 3 Sqn Hunter 8 July 74 – 11 Oct 74
Refresher ...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2020, 12:32
Replies: 217
Views: 68,623
Posted By Dominator2

Trumpet, Why would you think that the Air Board...

Trumpet, Why would you think that the Air Board would do something so sensible.

It would of course mean that the BBMF Fighter Pilots would have to travel to Scampton. Oh dear!!

It would also...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2020, 09:07
Replies: 217
Views: 68,623
Posted By Dominator2

One may suggest that the Trial is complete. ...

One may suggest that the Trial is complete.

Recommendation: Waddington is unfit for RAFAT Operations due to poor weather factor and incompatibility with Front Line Operations.

Further...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2020, 12:08
Replies: 227
Views: 81,280
Posted By Dominator2

I also recall great days at Linton when in 1972...

I also recall great days at Linton when in 1972 it was by far and away the Premier BFTS. The staff student relationship was at the forefront of a new era. Just imagine being permitted to be in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2020, 17:47
Replies: 48
Views: 19,467
Posted By Dominator2

LOMCEVAK, A very detailed post on the F3...

LOMCEVAK,

A very detailed post on the F3 AWS/AMDS, your memory serves you well. My first trial under the tuition of Mal G was the AWS/AMDS. Our findings were (I believe) that the system was...
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