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Forum: Cabin Crew
11th Aug 2015, 22:50
Replies: 390
Views: 1,759,800
Posted By Mike744

John Prescott was a steward in the Merchant Navy.

John Prescott was a steward in the Merchant Navy.
Forum: Cabin Crew
15th Jul 2015, 21:29
Replies: 15
Views: 8,763
Posted By Mike744

Which singer?

Who is the singer that cabin crew can't look at I wonder?
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2014, 08:34
Replies: 33
Views: 9,309
Posted By Mike744

Pilot dies as his light aircraft crashes in a...

Pilot dies as his light aircraft crashes in a field near Buckingham | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2731175/Pilot-dies-light-aircraft-crashes-field-near-Buckingham.html)
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2014, 14:38
Replies: 29
Views: 4,616
Posted By Mike744

CISTRS, Also 'Best Bent Wire'

CISTRS, Also 'Best Bent Wire'
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2014, 10:40
Replies: 29
Views: 4,616
Posted By Mike744

I was a Radio/Electronics officer at sea for over...

I was a Radio/Electronics officer at sea for over twenty years. Initially I found learning morse code quite easy. Keeping it is harder, good way was to mentally convert text to morse when reading....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2013, 07:58
Replies: 47
Views: 20,548
Posted By Mike744

Maybe they'll be a fashion line in hi-viz jackets...

Maybe they'll be a fashion line in hi-viz jackets to be photogenic for the rag trade?
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Jul 2012, 18:18
Replies: 1,316
Views: 402,863
Posted By Mike744

I was wondering how many alternatives to the...

I was wondering how many alternatives to the Pitot tube sensor there are and what would be the pros & cons? Apart from the hot wire method there are also ultrasonic sensors similar to the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st May 2012, 11:46
Replies: 8
Views: 3,706
Posted By Mike744

Many seagoing vessels are fitted with...

Many seagoing vessels are fitted with anemometer/wind vane for weather reporting purposes i.e. 6 hour OBS message transmission plus ship handling & log entry purposes.
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2012, 12:04
Replies: 21
Views: 4,670
Posted By Mike744

"G-BH Ready for Departure" :E Seriously,...

"G-BH Ready for Departure" :E

Seriously, hats off the PIC. Being a C152 Aerobat I 'd assume the full harness would have given better occupant protection.
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2012, 09:36
Replies: 21
Views: 4,670
Posted By Mike744

Came across an interesting photo of the incident...

Came across an interesting photo of the incident on Motors North - Home (http://www.motors.co.uk/north/cars/home/) open the 'new issue' link on RHS, page 11 and zoom in to picture. Picture shows...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2012, 18:09
Replies: 21
Views: 4,670
Posted By Mike744

Agreed! In my opinion the hack who wrote that...

Agreed! In my opinion the hack who wrote that sensationalist piece has demonstrated the worst side of journalism! MFC are a highly professional operator and such irresponsible news reporting does the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2012, 23:33
Replies: 12
Views: 4,737
Posted By Mike744

TEEEJ Thanks for those links, interesting & very...

TEEEJ Thanks for those links, interesting & very readable morse but was expecting a higher sending speed from the Russians. Notice in groups they use shorthand for zero, T rather than 5 dashes. We...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Mar 2012, 22:23
Replies: 38
Views: 9,396
Posted By Mike744

There is an IEEE paper on this subject available...

There is an IEEE paper on this subject available to members:
"An investigation was performed to study the potential for RF power radiated from portable electronic devices (PEDs) to create an...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Mar 2012, 09:35
Replies: 38
Views: 9,396
Posted By Mike744

When loading aviation fuel on marine tankers we...

When loading aviation fuel on marine tankers we were required to ground all transmitting antennas (MF & HF) up to 2KW however I do not recall any limitations to the use of the ships VHF transmitter...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Mar 2012, 12:31
Replies: 12
Views: 5,082
Posted By Mike744

The water analogy provides a basic understanding...

The water analogy provides a basic understanding but as previously mentioned has its limitations. The progression to Kirchhoff's laws also has its limitations - nothings perfect :E
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2011, 15:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,338
Posted By Mike744

Hi Cashquest, I'm 67 and hadn't taken a written...

Hi Cashquest,
I'm 67 and hadn't taken a written exam for 45 years! With the aid of the Confuser, AirQuiz and picking FI's brains I managed to pass all of 'em first shot. I wasn't convinced I'd pass...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2011, 13:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,174
Posted By Mike744

A bit of nostalgia. The High & the Mighty theme...

A bit of nostalgia. The High & the Mighty theme while visualising the title sequence:
‪Les Baxter and his orchestra - The High And The Mighty‬‏ - YouTube
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2011, 16:20
Replies: 21
Views: 2,103
Posted By Mike744

Brilliant! Congratulations HPSC :D

Brilliant! Congratulations HPSC :D
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2011, 10:15
Replies: 22
Views: 3,289
Posted By Mike744

mad-jock you assumed I was flying, you are...

mad-jock you assumed I was flying, you are incorrect! At the controls was a Flying Instructor, I occupied the spare seat at no cost and merely videoed the landing. (Before making assumptions on who...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2011, 16:19
Replies: 22
Views: 3,758
Posted By Mike744

Thanks, that I didn't know. A bit of googling...

Thanks, that I didn't know. A bit of googling shows "swelling action of the lubricant as fractions become absorbed into the elastomer"
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2011, 12:49
Replies: 22
Views: 3,758
Posted By Mike744

Do O rings swell? I thought the rings either/or...

Do O rings swell? I thought the rings either/or wear or harden with age. A device that brought fuel in close proximity to the firewall and electrics should at least have the O ring seals changed...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2011, 20:16
Replies: 22
Views: 3,289
Posted By Mike744

Stall Warning

Like this?
YouTube - ‪Landing Dornoch‬‏
Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2010, 12:21
Replies: 16
Views: 4,522
Posted By Mike744

Out of interest, is there a Fuel System diagram...

Out of interest, is there a Fuel System diagram of the Baron available? I've googled to no avail. Does she have just two main wing tanks & no auxiliary or saddle tanks?
TIA

Mike
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2010, 22:45
Replies: 16
Views: 4,522
Posted By Mike744

IO540 Surely the 'for sale' notice was prior to...

IO540 Surely the 'for sale' notice was prior to the accident and not a recovery. The sale says no damage history and the French accident report states L'avion est detruit, the aircraft is destroyed.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2010, 13:08
Replies: 16
Views: 4,522
Posted By Mike744

Beech Baron, probably out of fuel...

BBC News - Northampton inquest told crashed plane 'out of fuel' (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-11770972)
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2010, 13:19
Replies: 19
Views: 2,847
Posted By Mike744

Well done sandbagsteve. No poo coloured wallet...

Well done sandbagsteve. No poo coloured wallet eh? I remember months of full time blood, sweat achieving my Marine Electronics Cert. it turned out to be just a printed card.. it deserved gold plating...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Oct 2010, 14:18
Replies: 74
Views: 16,588
Posted By Mike744

Might help by heeding newsanchors, if you're...

Might help by heeding newsanchors, if you're unsure of anything preceed it with 'allegedly' :E
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2010, 14:52
Replies: 20
Views: 3,712
Posted By Mike744

With a bluetooth equipped headset you can link to...

With a bluetooth equipped headset you can link to your mobiles bluetooth for telephone calls or should you want it to steam music to the headset etc. ATC traffic obviously has priority so all other...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2010, 09:25
Replies: 20
Views: 3,712
Posted By Mike744

The Lightspeed Zulu manual states that heavy...

The Lightspeed Zulu manual states that heavy Bluetooth usage can significantly reduce battery life. Have any tests been done to estimate that reduction, 30%?, 50%? as I'd like to leave the bluetooth...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2010, 09:58
Replies: 20
Views: 5,151
Posted By Mike744

bern444, if input overloads a problem it can...

bern444, if input overloads a problem it can easily be overcome by an attenuator built into the inline socket (a quick job by any competent tech). If you have the choice of mic and line inputs on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Aug 2010, 13:14
Replies: 44
Views: 6,579
Posted By Mike744

Your memory serves, QRT is 'stop sending'. QUQ...

Your memory serves, QRT is 'stop sending'.
QUQ is one to note - 'Shall I train my searchlight nearly vertical on a cloud, occulting if possible and, if your aircraft is seen or heard, deflect the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
12th Aug 2010, 11:57
Replies: 44
Views: 6,579
Posted By Mike744

A few suggestions to learn Morse Code - Try the...

A few suggestions to learn Morse Code - Try the free programme WinMorse2.0 which converts text to morse code.

Suggest grouping letters in blocks of five, starting with A to E in various group...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2010, 10:37
Replies: 1
Views: 1,318
Posted By Mike744

If others have problems with the News & Events...

If others have problems with the News & Events page on LAA Highlands & Islands Strut (http://www.laahighlandstrut.org.uk/) I'd appreciate a PM. TIA
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2010, 10:03
Replies: 59
Views: 10,238
Posted By Mike744

I worked on a tanker supplying JP4 aviation fuel...

I worked on a tanker supplying JP4 aviation fuel to south nam during the war, I was saddened by how many Huey personnel missing/dead between each two week run to NhaBe, Danang & Qui Nhon - they...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2010, 09:58
Replies: 26
Views: 6,415
Posted By Mike744

The jack for the headset earpieces is a quarter...

The jack for the headset earpieces is a quarter inch (6.35mm) in diameter, whereas the mic jack is smaller at 5.23mm. Being an electronics engineer in a past life I can only surmise that the...
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