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Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2018, 08:45
Replies: 48
Views: 11,755
Posted By Sleeping

While the border with Spain was closed the...

While the border with Spain was closed the preferred alternate for Gib was Faro.
It was thought that the welcome from the immediate neighbors would be less that cordial, as indeed it was found to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2015, 16:00
Replies: 40
Views: 7,594
Posted By Sleeping

That's very impressive flying! The jet sure...

That's very impressive flying!

The jet sure had its limitations but boy did we have some fun!

Brought me out in a cold sweat reminding me how crap I was at those bl00dy flat turns at Deci!!!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
18th Feb 2014, 12:01
Replies: 24
Views: 9,474
Posted By Sleeping

What went wrong? - Not much, it was windy! ...

What went wrong? - Not much, it was windy!



Total rubbish.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2014, 15:49
Replies: 148
Views: 29,560
Posted By Sleeping

Rolling to 135 degrees of bank and seeing 4 HE...

Rolling to 135 degrees of bank and seeing 4 HE LGBs in close formation that we had just tossed at Garvie Island, then, pulling like fark to get out the way when I realised that all the wires and...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2014, 19:13
Replies: 18
Views: 3,428
Posted By Sleeping

Strewth - no wonder my bombing scores were so bad...

Strewth - no wonder my bombing scores were so bad - I was aiming at the wrong island!
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2012, 16:37
Replies: 25
Views: 4,914
Posted By Sleeping

Remind me, who was it that taught, and licensed...

Remind me, who was it that taught, and licensed the Wright brothers to fly?

Maybe, just maybe, we are a little over regulated perchance?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2011, 22:53
Replies: 164
Views: 95,900
Posted By Sleeping

Benedictus, Benedicat per Jesum Christum Dominum...

Benedictus, Benedicat per Jesum Christum Dominum Nostrum (Blessed is He and may he bless [this food] Amen

Makes you sound a bit educated - like.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2011, 23:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,996
Posted By Sleeping

Had an intermittent mike so replaced mine via...

Had an intermittent mike so replaced mine via their scheme.

Registered on their web site and they arranged to collect the old mike and cable assembly via UPS (I had to remove it and pack it........
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2011, 19:15
Replies: 4
Views: 875
Posted By Sleeping

Hi HG, The QRH you refer to is clearly...

Hi HG,

The QRH you refer to is clearly different from ours.

I recall the "Equipment Smoke" section of the QRH you refer to, but that is no longer in our QRH since Jun 2009 and has been...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2011, 18:31
Replies: 4
Views: 875
Posted By Sleeping

It sounds as if the checklist you refer to is...

It sounds as if the checklist you refer to is well out of date. :=

The 767 QRH dated 2009 states as item 1 on the "Smoke" checklist:

1 Diversion may be needed.

There is, in addition, much...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2010, 16:47
Replies: 14
Views: 3,002
Posted By Sleeping

Question So where is the airfield pictured in the link?...

So where is the airfield pictured in the link? Don't look like Colt to me!:confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2010, 22:24
Replies: 65
Views: 11,982
Posted By Sleeping

So pull up a chair and stand me a drink and a...

So pull up a chair
and stand me a drink
and a tale to you I'll tell
of Dead Eye Dick
and mexican Pete
and a harlot called Eskimo Nell

:E
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2010, 16:53
Replies: 45
Views: 14,164
Posted By Sleeping

Guy on your left is (the then Gp Capt Staish) Ray...

Guy on your left is (the then Gp Capt Staish) Ray Bannard - nice shiney shoes!
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Mar 2010, 20:18
Replies: 38
Views: 7,378
Posted By Sleeping

Because having the callsigns 'Bigplane 428Bravo'...

Because having the callsigns 'Bigplane 428Bravo' and 'Bigplane 248Bravo' on the same route at similar flight levels and the same frequencies all the way from the UK to the med and back gets quite...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
11th Dec 2009, 13:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,815
Posted By Sleeping

You can claim 40p per mile up to 10,000 miles...

You can claim 40p per mile up to 10,000 miles with some caveats.

The rules are here:Travel expenses: travel for necessary attendance: table of contents...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2009, 21:57
Replies: 36
Views: 10,247
Posted By Sleeping

The Clee Hills yes, but they were known as...

The Clee Hills yes, but they were known as Sally's long before 1990. I recall using the name at TWU Brawdy in the 1970s !! They even got a mention in the 6 Sqn line book in the 80s - call on the RT...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
22nd Jan 2009, 12:16
Replies: 5
Views: 757
Posted By Sleeping

Tuesday 757-200 Friday 767-300 (probably....)

Tuesday 757-200
Friday 767-300
(probably....)
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jan 2007, 19:30
Replies: 26
Views: 3,553
Posted By Sleeping

There is also some guidance on this subject from...

There is also some guidance on this subject from the CAA on their website here:

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SRG-NATS_RTDISCIP.PDF

slightly more readable than CAP 413 (but not much!).
...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Jan 2007, 19:20
Replies: 26
Views: 3,553
Posted By Sleeping

Galaxy, CAP 413 Chapter 3 says - 1.2.3.4...

Galaxy, CAP 413 Chapter 3 says -

1.2.3.4 Pilots are expected to comply with ATC instructions as soon as they are issued. However, when a climb/descent is left to the discretion of the pilot, the...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Dec 2006, 12:00
Replies: 63
Views: 13,629
Posted By Sleeping

Question Genghis, that doesn't appear to be what ICAO...

Genghis, that doesn't appear to be what ICAO thinks; this from their website,

ICAO, Air Navigation Bureau (ANB), Personnel Licensing, FAQs

Quote -
A State may wish to impose a lower maximum...
Forum: Questions
17th Nov 2006, 19:04
Replies: 31
Views: 5,511
Posted By Sleeping

Pierre Cardin pilot case from Argos - £19.99! ...

Pierre Cardin pilot case from Argos - £19.99!
Light, durable, just the right size, lots of zip pockets and at less than £20 you can treat yourself to a new one every year!!!:ok:
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Oct 2006, 08:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By Sleeping

Hmmmm, agree with vapilot2004. Definately works...

Hmmmm, agree with vapilot2004. Definately works for me - using Excel 2002 XP.
:ugh:
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Oct 2006, 20:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By Sleeping

If you format the cells as "number / custom"...

If you format the cells as "number / custom" [hh]:mm and then insert a function into a third cell eg =SUM(A1-A2) you should be able to subtract one cell value from another.

Works for me...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Apr 2006, 11:27
Replies: 128
Views: 36,557
Posted By Sleeping

I was there last week, they were working on the...

I was there last week, they were working on the 707. The engines and a few panels were off, lying on the grass. Tail held up with railway sleepers. Looked a bit sad... :{
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Apr 2006, 13:13
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By Sleeping

Lightbulb CAP 413 Chapter 3 page 3 para 1.2.3.4 says: ...

CAP 413 Chapter 3 page 3 para 1.2.3.4 says:
"Pilots are expected to comply with ATC instructions as soon as they are issued. However, when a climb/descent is left to the discretion of the pilot, the...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Mar 2006, 16:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,863
Posted By Sleeping

If you want "chapter and verse" on this topic...

If you want "chapter and verse" on this topic it's written in the UK AIP as a note to En-Route 1.1.1. You can view the AIP at www.ais.org - you have to register but it's free and there's some very...
Forum: Questions
23rd Sep 2004, 10:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,223
Posted By Sleeping

Should find most things you need here: ...

Should find most things you need here:

http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/coded.html

http://euro.wx.propilots.net/

zzzzzzzzzzzzz.......
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Sep 2004, 12:38
Replies: 9
Views: 860
Posted By Sleeping

You might find this useful: ...

You might find this useful:

http://www.airline-seat.net/ca/m_findFlights/o_airlineInfo/prebookSeats/contentflash.html

Enjoy your trip!
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2003, 00:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,517
Posted By Sleeping

Have a look here: ...

Have a look here:

http://users.skynet.be/mns/ptla/mnpsmanual.pdf

It's the ICAO guide so should answer most questions on N Atlantic MNPS airspace procedures.
Forum: Tech Log
10th Oct 2003, 02:00
Replies: 12
Views: 2,182
Posted By Sleeping

Methinks the gent complains too much! ...

Methinks the gent complains too much!

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=101819

Change the record mate.....
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Jun 2003, 00:11
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By Sleeping

CAP 371 is what you want. Try here. ...

CAP 371 is what you want. Try here.

http://www.caa.co.uk/publications/publicationdetails.asp?id=22

It's not available for download though so you might have to buy one unless you can find...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jan 2003, 20:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,312
Posted By Sleeping

Flaps, The basic (APS) weight of a 757-300...

Flaps,

The basic (APS) weight of a 757-300 is likely to be about 65,000kgs and the max take off weight about 120,000kgs depending on operator. Are your figures for the 737?
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jan 2003, 16:53
Replies: 152
Views: 27,339
Posted By Sleeping

The CAA proposals for changes to CAP 371 are at...

The CAA proposals for changes to CAP 371 are at UK CAA FODCOM (http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/FOD200229.pdf)

The proposed changes close a few of the loopholes exploited in the past by less...
Forum: Questions
19th Jul 2002, 21:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,673
Posted By Sleeping

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP410__PartA.pdf ...

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP410__PartA.pdf

Chapter 5 Para 4.2
Forum: ATC Issues
15th May 2002, 07:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,633
Posted By Sleeping

http://www.caa.co.uk/publications/docs/CAP413.pdf

http://www.caa.co.uk/publications/docs/CAP413.pdf
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