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Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2017, 12:35
Replies: 34
Views: 9,756
Posted By Farfrompuken

Last time I used it on a jet was on the #2 on an...

Last time I used it on a jet was on the #2 on an L-1011 TriStar at Gander taxying out for departure a long long time ago; it was approved practice.

After a lengthly debate with the Captain about...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
26th Dec 2016, 09:01
Replies: 36
Views: 12,616
Posted By Farfrompuken

The company I work for (LH Heavy twins) actually...

The company I work for (LH Heavy twins) actually likes ex-TP pilots as generally you get a more rounded pilot than someone who has spent all their time on A320s/737s since cadet training.
I think...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2016, 13:36
Replies: 19
Views: 9,265
Posted By Farfrompuken

Saddened to hear this; did my last AME with him a...

Saddened to hear this; did my last AME with him a couple of weeks before he retired.

RIP and thoughts to his family and friends.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2014, 07:42
Replies: 45
Views: 12,601
Posted By Farfrompuken

RIP Brian, It was a privilege to have served...

RIP Brian,

It was a privilege to have served with you. A true gent.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2014, 12:43
Replies: 48
Views: 11,238
Posted By Farfrompuken

Hangar Bash

Anyone going tomorrow? Believe its #5s or Dinner Suit.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2013, 21:58
Replies: 24
Views: 7,582
Posted By Farfrompuken

Nice one Stevie. That quality instruction...

Nice one Stevie.

That quality instruction you received from me must have made all the difference....

I'll get my coat.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2013, 08:02
Replies: 28
Views: 14,795
Posted By Farfrompuken

Well the flap position vs blade angle can at...

Well the flap position vs blade angle can at least rule out the dreaded EESDL/Flap lever coggie!

Good to hear all okay. Chances are it'll fly as the T.Mk2 when they get converted; they're actually...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Sep 2012, 10:08
Replies: 75
Views: 32,458
Posted By Farfrompuken

Stoppers, It wasn't you I had in mind when I...

Stoppers,

It wasn't you I had in mind when I made that comment. But come to think of it......!! ;)
Forum: Terms and Endearment
22nd Sep 2012, 08:04
Replies: 75
Views: 32,458
Posted By Farfrompuken

Yes, sadly those cheap pilots aren't doing us...

Yes, sadly those cheap pilots aren't doing us favours. But who's got 100k to blow out on a profession that, in the UK apart from a handful of exceptions, doesn't pay particularly well?

Coming...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2012, 06:51
Replies: 49
Views: 9,881
Posted By Farfrompuken

Design-wise it was pretty much spot on. In terms...

Design-wise it was pretty much spot on. In terms of technology, it's only now being left behind by the very latest airliners such as the 787.

Commercially, it wasn't a success; over ambitious...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2012, 18:51
Replies: 58
Views: 29,790
Posted By Farfrompuken

Fair point, however I understand the losses were...

Fair point, however I understand the losses were as a result of handling rather than airframe issues.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2012, 10:48
Replies: 58
Views: 29,790
Posted By Farfrompuken

LJ The difference in engine output between...

LJ

The difference in engine output between the -A and -M would necessitate the difference in rudder you note above.

ISTR the USAF losses were entirely due to the way they handled the aircraft,...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2012, 21:29
Replies: 58
Views: 29,790
Posted By Farfrompuken

The firefly which had a bigger engine and a...

The firefly which had a bigger engine and a different prop.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2012, 20:06
Replies: 58
Views: 29,790
Posted By Farfrompuken

They did. Then sold them all to go buy the Tragic...

They did. Then sold them all to go buy the Tragic Tutor!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2012, 06:32
Replies: 106
Views: 18,816
Posted By Farfrompuken

You guys have such rose tints to your bifocals! ...

You guys have such rose tints to your bifocals!

Just think, the modern RAF has state of the art aircraft like VC10, TriStar and the brand new C130J. Fighters like Typhoon that singlehandedly...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2012, 08:10
Replies: 146
Views: 31,571
Posted By Farfrompuken

I thought overall it was a fantastic spectacle. ...

I thought overall it was a fantastic spectacle.

There were a couple of moments where I wished the pace would pick up, but top marks to the team for the show.

The low point was McCartney; but I...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2012, 05:22
Replies: 32
Views: 13,583
Posted By Farfrompuken

Signed. I was down at the CAA having a...

Signed.

I was down at the CAA having a related but subtly different nightmare a few months ago; they were misreading their own LASORS in my case but refused to concede.

Whilst there, a Cathay...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2012, 13:41
Replies: 19
Views: 5,654
Posted By Farfrompuken

It's not retention pay. Otherwise all those...

It's not retention pay.

Otherwise all those in their last year prior to their 34/38/40 point having not been assimilated to PA/Promoted or just taking their option would lose their Fg Pay as...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th May 2012, 22:44
Replies: 54
Views: 10,881
Posted By Farfrompuken

8 weeks to develop the bomb?! It'd be 8...

8 weeks to develop the bomb?!

It'd be 8 years nowadays!
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2012, 07:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,819
Posted By Farfrompuken

I think it's within 9 months of your exit date...

I think it's within 9 months of your exit date you can apply.

My timings were similar to Lj101's
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2012, 17:53
Replies: 37
Views: 8,550
Posted By Farfrompuken

Lynehams 18/36 had a very slight kink in the...

Lynehams 18/36 had a very slight kink in the middle; don't know why-maybe a construction error?
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2012, 14:56
Replies: 67
Views: 32,973
Posted By Farfrompuken

AZ, IIRC the Pulsar was withdrawn from Issue...

AZ,

IIRC the Pulsar was withdrawn from Issue as the crown was prone to falling out and constituted a FOD hazard in cockpits.

I lost my Pulsar Chrono, however it wasnt worth a penny, let alone...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Apr 2012, 06:28
Replies: 567
Views: 140,268
Posted By Farfrompuken

IAG - International Airlines Group - 2012 RNS...

IAG - International Airlines Group - 2012 RNS Releases (http://www.iagshares.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=240949&p=irol-rns&nyo=0)
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2012, 05:12
Replies: 56
Views: 8,006
Posted By Farfrompuken

5910 days in, 18 to go! Feel like a part...

5910 days in, 18 to go!

Feel like a part timer with some of those numbers mentioned!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Mar 2012, 18:57
Replies: 117
Views: 45,933
Posted By Farfrompuken

Checked mine today; declined. Ho Hum!

Checked mine today; declined. Ho Hum!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2012, 18:13
Replies: 9
Views: 2,105
Posted By Farfrompuken

IIRC you lose the 12 year point on OFFER of...

IIRC you lose the 12 year point on OFFER of promotion.

Up to you to accept it or not, you've still lost the option.

Any confirmation of this out there?
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2012, 06:33
Replies: 45
PVR
Views: 13,634
Posted By Farfrompuken

Sargs, You are right, however be very wary...

Sargs,

You are right, however be very wary about taking career advice over RoS etc over the 'phone. Even from the God-that-is-the-desky. The desky might not know every finest detail, sometimes...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2012, 18:36
Replies: 9
Views: 2,105
Posted By Farfrompuken

1. I think so 2. No

1. I think so

2. No
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2012, 13:17
Replies: 132
Views: 75,410
Posted By Farfrompuken

From a couple of pictures earlier, there looks...

From a couple of pictures earlier, there looks like to be a parallel valley to the right of the last few seconds of flight....

I know the J well, but am in no way knowledgeable of the met...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2012, 12:05
Replies: 45
PVR
Views: 13,634
Posted By Farfrompuken

SM, that does sound great but I reckon it'll...

SM,

that does sound great but I reckon it'll end in a planet of pain; either far longer notice period (when JPA actioned) or a big bill!

The whole docking/ceasing 'retention pay' issue is as...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Feb 2012, 07:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By Farfrompuken

There was a thread on here recently pointing to a...

There was a thread on here recently pointing to a company at Kemble.

They have/had one more place between now and April to convert QSP(H) to civilian licence.

Wasn't too long ago?

Good luck!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2012, 20:54
Replies: 507
Views: 258,369
Posted By Farfrompuken

Wirbelsturm, I guess I'm having a crash...

Wirbelsturm,

I guess I'm having a crash course in civilian life! All about being in the right place at the wrong time, I suppose...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
24th Feb 2012, 17:50
Replies: 507
Views: 258,369
Posted By Farfrompuken

Well, if it's at least a year, I will have...

Well, if it's at least a year, I will have drowned as that's my 18 months done.

Shame I had to hand in my notice with my previous employer in order to apply!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2012, 14:38
Replies: 45
PVR
Views: 13,634
Posted By Farfrompuken

RAFOff, the latter is correct.

RAFOff, the latter is correct.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2012, 10:56
Replies: 51
Views: 13,811
Posted By Farfrompuken

LASORS F4.1 b seem to put it in black and white: ...

LASORS F4.1 b seem to put it in black and white:

Pre-requisite conditions for training

An applicant for the first type rating course for a MPA shall provide evidence that the following...
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