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29th Dec 2016, 01:08
Replies: 16
Views: 5,109
Posted By O-P

I posted the above on behalf of my brother, known...

I posted the above on behalf of my brother, known to you as O-P.

He always looked at both sides of the story...but rarely became judgmental, " I just don't have all the facts" was his best line.
...
29th Dec 2016, 00:56
Replies: 16
Views: 5,109
Posted By O-P

air pig Catholicism, is a brand of...

air pig

Catholicism, is a brand of fundamental Christianity, it suppress all other forms, when given the chance, and, more importantly, exports it throughout the world. Many churches have Catholic...
1st Sep 2016, 01:26
Replies: 45
Views: 12,944
Posted By O-P

M2N, That Guy got every anti-social award in...

M2N,

That Guy got every anti-social award in the known to man. The Sqn sighed a collective thank f@#K when he left...His RAAF replacement was an utter star...only none could pronounce his name......
31st Aug 2016, 01:25
Replies: 45
Views: 12,944
Posted By O-P

First, I was forced to serve with a RAAF pilot on...

First, I was forced to serve with a RAAF pilot on (x) sqn,...well 5 if you must know ,the less said about that individual the better.

Beags, I think we went one better. After weeks of complaints...
21st Feb 2016, 00:04
Replies: 56
Views: 9,266
Posted By O-P

Basil/Beagle, Thanks for your polite...

Basil/Beagle,

Thanks for your polite responses. Rather than pure mass, it's a mix of surface area and Cd that affect the drag rate.

Ken, I apologize. Tourist go **** your self.

Ken, I guess...
19th Feb 2016, 21:56
Replies: 56
Views: 9,266
Posted By O-P

Tourist, Do explain how mass affects gravity...

Tourist,

Do explain how mass affects gravity in a freefall acceleration.
19th Feb 2016, 15:48
Replies: 56
Views: 9,266
Posted By O-P

Ken, I beg to differ. Two objects with...

Ken,

I beg to differ. Two objects with identical Cd and frontal area, but with differing mass, will fall at exactly the same rate.
19th Feb 2016, 15:10
Replies: 56
Views: 9,266
Posted By O-P

Ken, How does the persons weight (with heavy...

Ken,

How does the persons weight (with heavy equipment), alter the time it takes to reach terminal velocity? Perhaps there is a new form of gravity I'm not aware of.
18th Feb 2016, 00:23
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,614,858
Posted By O-P

a1bil, Enlighten me, how many engineers...

a1bil,

Enlighten me, how many engineers deployed in support of a single Typhoon. It's not like it's been done before!
17th Feb 2016, 22:31
Replies: 1,757
Views: 986,138
Posted By O-P

Thanks, CM, you just saved me about 7 paragraphs!...

Thanks, CM, you just saved me about 7 paragraphs!

Wageslave,

If I may give you an example of why 'blame without the full picture' is a bad idea;

About 2 years ago I slammed my knackered old...
3rd Feb 2016, 22:47
Replies: 1,757
Views: 986,138
Posted By O-P

FL, Thank you, well said.

FL,

Thank you, well said.
3rd Feb 2016, 21:47
Replies: 24
Views: 9,576
Posted By O-P

Will the "Arsenal" jet be flown by Emirates? Just...

Will the "Arsenal" jet be flown by Emirates? Just asking.
25th Dec 2015, 00:40
Replies: 27
Views: 8,526
Posted By O-P

Tourist, The dirt/dust problem may not be...

Tourist,

The dirt/dust problem may not be that much of a snag, my 2015 vintage car has automatic headlight cleaning, F1 drivers have rip off visors. Surely L-M can come up with a cheap...
25th Dec 2015, 00:04
Replies: 130
Views: 57,048
Posted By O-P

wokkamate, If I may elaborate. At the start...

wokkamate,

If I may elaborate. At the start of this thread (Sorry, the original thread) we were asked NOT to speculate on the root cause of this tragic event (I refrain from calling it an...
24th Dec 2015, 23:36
Replies: 130
Views: 57,048
Posted By O-P

Nutloose, That, perhaps, is the best...and...

Nutloose,

That, perhaps, is the best...and most articulate, post I have read in a very long time.

CM, you get second.
22nd Dec 2015, 22:26
Replies: 63
Views: 12,841
Posted By O-P

HS, What would you rather have those...

HS,

What would you rather have those unemployed 16 year olds do? If not the Forces, then I guess it's hanging around on St corners scarring the sh!t out of old ladies?

At least, in the Army,...
13th Dec 2015, 00:23
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,764,907
Posted By O-P

I'd much rather they'd put Muddleton in charge of...

I'd much rather they'd put Muddleton in charge of a few carrots rather than an F3 Sqn, or 2FTS, that Guy really knew how to cripple morale. Nothing seems to have changed.

Oh, for some obscure...
11th Dec 2015, 21:02
Replies: 63
Views: 18,000
Posted By O-P

SF, You're not the only one to have tried...

SF,

You're not the only one to have tried that trick...and scared themselves sh1tless.
11th Dec 2015, 18:30
Replies: 63
Views: 18,000
Posted By O-P

Bob, The APU would run the gearboxes (Hyds...

Bob,

The APU would run the gearboxes (Hyds and Gen), but you stood a good chance of blowing it out if you tried to sweep the wings on the APU alone.

Hope that helps.

As for the CoG...
11th Dec 2015, 17:45
Replies: 63
Views: 18,000
Posted By O-P

The problem with parking them wings swept was due...

The problem with parking them wings swept was due to the APU exhaust. Beyond (can't remember the number) degrees, the APU would blow on the wing/flaps. there was a finite time limit (can't remember...
10th Dec 2015, 22:18
Replies: 63
Views: 18,000
Posted By O-P

'Hippo' fit was not just restricted to the F2. It...

'Hippo' fit was not just restricted to the F2. It did give you the ferry capability to reach Cyprus (F3), or cross the Pond (E to W), without your truly wonderful services. The fit gave you an...
10th Dec 2015, 21:49
Replies: 63
Views: 18,000
Posted By O-P

They weren't 'just trainers', then again, they...

They weren't 'just trainers', then again, they weren't very capable either!

Apart from the backend and engines, there were numerous avionic differences (single IN etc)

Anyway, they served a...
10th Dec 2015, 21:17
Replies: 65
Views: 11,799
Posted By O-P

We could update the 'traditional' soccer match...

We could update the 'traditional' soccer match for the 21st century... How about 'catch the Brimstone', or a PWIV heading contest, guess which side goes first.

O-P
23rd Nov 2015, 00:51
Replies: 322
Views: 106,556
Posted By O-P

Banncock, I stand corrected, thank you. ...

Banncock,

I stand corrected, thank you.

O-P

Guess that's the potential Typhoon sale to Japan f@#ked then.
23rd Nov 2015, 00:04
Replies: 322
Views: 106,556
Posted By O-P

The Telegraph article leads you to believe that...

The Telegraph article leads you to believe that the P-8 has been selected...not sure that is true.
16th Nov 2015, 17:48
Replies: 231
Views: 47,862
Posted By O-P

For those interested in learning a little more...

For those interested in learning a little more about ISIS, its origins and beliefs. Here is an article that might help. It's a bit long winded, but worth sticking with.

What ISIS Really Wants -...
14th Nov 2015, 01:24
Replies: 231
Views: 47,862
Posted By O-P

LJ, 100% Well said.

LJ,

100% Well said.
13th Nov 2015, 22:18
Replies: 20
Views: 5,039
Posted By O-P

I seem to remember that increasing the thrust of...

I seem to remember that increasing the thrust of an afterburning engine will 'usually' result in increased reliability (lowered RPMs, temp margins etc), and a reduction in fuel consumption/increased...
5th Nov 2015, 12:14
Replies: 26
Views: 8,379
Posted By O-P

I know the F-18 had some problems with target...

I know the F-18 had some problems with target acquisition with tip mounted AiM9s. The Mx flops around all over the place, no-idea how they solved it.
2nd Nov 2015, 22:10
Replies: 42
Views: 12,159
Posted By O-P

Smuj, I'm with Bowly on this one. As a Halton App...

Smuj, I'm with Bowly on this one. As a Halton App I can't ever remember that the position of the leaf was important. Perhaps you can quote QR/ Dress reg?

Perhaps, it was just your DS Sgt trying to...
1st Nov 2015, 01:26
Replies: 55
Views: 17,369
Posted By O-P

If I flew with a QWI, I'd ask an esoteric...

If I flew with a QWI, I'd ask an esoteric question about the radar/missile. Close my eyes, and listen to him blather on (You had to chuck in the occasional "OK" to keep him motivated).

I guess...
25th Oct 2015, 15:46
Replies: 44
Views: 12,531
Posted By O-P

CM, Boats, albeit in a controlled fashion,...

CM,

Boats, albeit in a controlled fashion, sink.
22nd Oct 2015, 03:58
Replies: 171
Views: 40,857
Posted By O-P

1987, JP5, 2000'. QFI "OK Bloggs, just taken...

1987, JP5, 2000'.

QFI "OK Bloggs, just taken a bird, I'm incapacitated, the engine is dead, the aircraft will crash, what you going to do?"

Me "Eject Sir"

QFI "Aren't you going to try and...
12th Oct 2015, 01:02
Replies: 134
Views: 24,036
Posted By O-P

CM, When I knew you as both Sqn Ldr and Wg...

CM,

When I knew you as both Sqn Ldr and Wg Cdr, you didn't need to use your rank with me. Sadly, I don't know you as a civilian.

There is a huge difference between rank and leadership.
14th Sep 2015, 01:35
Replies: 1,757
Views: 986,138
Posted By O-P

CM, APG63, 100% Get well soon AH. Last...

CM, APG63,

100%

Get well soon AH. Last post on this thread until you get better, which I hope is soon.

SD

You are allowed to do a flypast at 200', at some point after that event you have...
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