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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Apr 2024, 09:35
Replies: 9
Views: 4,547
Posted By Andrewgr2

But it seems very likely that the pilot only...

But it seems very likely that the pilot only undid his harness to look at the rudder to see why the aircraft had strange yaw characteristics. The disconnected rudder cable should have been easy to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Apr 2024, 14:13
Replies: 48
Views: 12,999
Posted By Andrewgr2

I guess we’ll never know why the twin was doing...

I guess we’ll never know why the twin was doing 180 kts at 150’ on short final with gear and flaps up. If it hadn’t hit the light single it would have had an interesting landing.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2024, 13:44
Replies: 535
Views: 290,522
Posted By Andrewgr2

Is it just me, or do the Airlanders in the video...

Is it just me, or do the Airlanders in the video look a lot like flying pigs?

edit - I see ninthace beat me to it!
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2024, 19:41
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

That looks like a very expensive way of clearing...

That looks like a very expensive way of clearing a few acres of woodland and creating a pond. Let’s hope their targeting remains as poor.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 14:15
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

The translation says 59 planes and helicopters....

The translation says 59 planes and helicopters. Nice little earner for the vendor. I wonder where the proceeds are banked?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jan 2024, 12:30
Replies: 25
Views: 3,691
Posted By Andrewgr2

UK e-gates always reject my passport regardless...

UK e-gates always reject my passport regardless of airport. It works fine at those overseas airports that will accept UK biometric passports. As mentioned in earlier posts Border Force agents won’t...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Dec 2023, 13:42
Replies: 28
Views: 3,093
Posted By Andrewgr2

I think you can set the transmitted ID to be...

I think you can set the transmitted ID to be anything you want. Commercial flights usually transmit their (variable) flight number. Whether it is legal to do so is quite another question....
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2023, 15:46
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

​​​​​​​Perhaps all that the shells shipped from...

​​​​​​​Perhaps all that the shells shipped from North Korea are good for?
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Dec 2023, 09:35
Replies: 17
Views: 3,684
Posted By Andrewgr2

The ‘beacons’ might just spot the glider landing...

The ‘beacons’ might just spot the glider landing in a field. They would stand no chance of seeing the glider winch launching or the winch rope that might be stretching up to 2000’. When I first heard...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Nov 2023, 06:40
Replies: 109
Views: 20,466
Posted By Andrewgr2

Most of the reports I’ve read seem to suggest...

Most of the reports I’ve read seem to suggest that their promotors think they will operate as autonomous air taxis in urban environments That would be new!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
10th Nov 2023, 18:27
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By Andrewgr2

Why only £60 compensation from your insurers?

Why only £60 compensation from your insurers?
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2023, 18:25
Replies: 462
Views: 131,372
Posted By Andrewgr2

As suggested by the runway designation Damascus...

As suggested by the runway designation Damascus has a parallel runway. Is that unusable?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Nov 2023, 14:53
Replies: 19
Views: 3,802
Posted By Andrewgr2

But one could consider how sensible it is to...

But one could consider how sensible it is to build solar farms on the disused ends of active runways as has been done at Turweston for example.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Oct 2023, 06:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,471
Posted By Andrewgr2

​​​​​​​So is what they are selling simply a...

​​​​​​​So is what they are selling simply a source of scrap metal and other materials with an obligation on the buyer to chop them up at source? The language used in the article is a bit obtuse in my...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2023, 10:58
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

How many shots before the barrel splits or the...

How many shots before the barrel splits or the weld at the base fails? Presumably using standard munitions intended to be fired from much heavier tubes.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2023, 19:58
Replies: 370
Views: 128,125
Posted By Andrewgr2

Has there been any previous suggestion that the...

Has there been any previous suggestion that the balloon had a ‘motor’ to counter winds? Seems rather improbable to me.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2023, 12:06
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

That’s a lot less than the increase in gas prices...

That’s a lot less than the increase in gas prices in the UK! Mine has more than doubled.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2023, 18:19
Replies: 2,090
Views: 615,741
Posted By Andrewgr2

Is it really true that almost everyone has a far...

Is it really true that almost everyone has a far better standard of living than in Soviet days? I get the impression life is still very primitive outside Moscow and St Petersburg.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2023, 07:26
Replies: 280
Views: 97,856
Posted By Andrewgr2

That fence looks hard to scale but tunnelling...

That fence looks hard to scale but tunnelling seems to be the preferred way of bypassing such fences. Mexicans seem pretty good at it.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2023, 09:20
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

And I imagine that the F16 has rather more...

And I imagine that the F16 has rather more complex flight and weapons systems that the pilot needs to master than the Spitfire.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Aug 2023, 19:52
Replies: 50
Views: 20,606
Posted By Andrewgr2

Did you perhaps see this report;...

Did you perhaps see this report; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-66532844 ?
Sadly, there was a fatal gliding accident at Dunstable yesterday involving someone in their 40s....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Aug 2023, 18:53
Replies: 50
Views: 20,606
Posted By Andrewgr2

Are you sure? This report...

Are you sure? This report https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-66538308 says ‘no details of any injuries have been confirmed’.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Aug 2023, 15:42
Replies: 57
Views: 18,907
Posted By Andrewgr2

As a glider pilot and tug pilot I cannot...

As a glider pilot and tug pilot I cannot understand why so many light aircraft pilots voluntarily put themselves into a position where an engine failure on a base leg, and especially on final will...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jul 2023, 07:51
Replies: 24
Views: 5,975
Posted By Andrewgr2

To say nothing of the fact that it is only a two...

To say nothing of the fact that it is only a two seater!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2023, 17:51
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

​​​​​​​Would anyone care to try to translate this...

​​​​​​​Would anyone care to try to translate this statement into clear English?
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2023, 18:02
Replies: 24
Views: 5,975
Posted By Andrewgr2

And my point is that in 4 years using relatively...

And my point is that in 4 years using relatively proven technologies they have not got certification. It’s inconceivable that a hydrogen fuelled aircraft could be carrying fare paying passengers in...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2023, 07:09
Replies: 24
Views: 5,975
Posted By Andrewgr2

Harbour Air demonstrated a modified to electric...

Harbour Air demonstrated a modified to electric plane for their services in 2019. They don’t expect to get certification until 2025. Good luck to anyone that manages to do it any faster -...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2023, 19:02
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

I think your bomb might be better placed on the...

I think your bomb might be better placed on the railway line!
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2023, 14:58
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

I like “we have ways to incentivise these...

I like “we have ways to incentivise these people”! As developed and practiced on the frontline with reluctant conscripts perhaps?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Jul 2023, 09:28
Replies: 15
Views: 5,760
Posted By Andrewgr2

… and the wind direction!

… and the wind direction!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2023, 10:54
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

Clear on Google Earth that the road bridge is to...

Clear on Google Earth that the road bridge is to the north. And also from the posted videos that the piers under the road spans don’t look like the ones in this drawing.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2023, 15:59
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

Are they trying to make it look like the strike...

Are they trying to make it look like the strike did more damage than it actually did? Or perhaps that the bridge is used by private cars rather than the military?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2023, 08:49
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

Comments on the Twitter post suggest the opposite...

Comments on the Twitter post suggest the opposite - that the agreement would subordinate the MoD to Wagner. If true, it’s not surprising they refused to accept it!
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2023, 17:51
Replies: 10,343
Views: 4,614,445
Posted By Andrewgr2

The End Of The World As We Know It Google...

The End Of The World As We Know It

Google is your friend!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2023, 05:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,693
Posted By Andrewgr2

I’ve taken a look at the AIC and the bits of the...

I’ve taken a look at the AIC and the bits of the AIP that are referenced (ENR 6.20 and 6.21).

Would it be fair to say that the UK Low flying system covers nearly all of the UK outside regulated...
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