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5th Jul 2023, 06:02
Replies: 9,387
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Posted By Mariner9

I can see Russia using this alleged Ukrainian...

I can see Russia using this alleged Ukrainian strike on Zaporizhzhia NPP as an excuse to launch tactical nuclear strikes on Ukraine "in response".
8th May 2022, 15:34
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,524
Posted By Mariner9

Taking the bridge down to coincide with the 9th...

Taking the bridge down to coincide with the 9th May parade would be a nice touch if they could do it.
25th Apr 2022, 08:55
Replies: 444
Views: 178,853
Posted By Mariner9

The many tankers in the Russian Merchant fleet...

The many tankers in the Russian Merchant fleet I've been on are generally in good nick, but then they have to be to pass Oil Major/Trader vetting, Port State Control etc. Officers and crew are...
15th Apr 2022, 17:21
Replies: 444
Views: 178,853
Posted By Mariner9

Claims on Twitter that the Commander of the Black...

Claims on Twitter that the Commander of the Black Sea Fleet has been arrested. Looks like another heart attack may be imminent.
15th Apr 2022, 09:20
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,524
Posted By Mariner9

Abandoning all pretence that it wasn't an attack...

Abandoning all pretence that it wasn't an attack then?
14th Apr 2022, 22:02
Replies: 444
Views: 178,853
Posted By Mariner9

I agree. Pictures of a badly damaged vessel being...

I agree. Pictures of a badly damaged vessel being towed into port would also have been great propaganda for the Ukrainians/terrible for the Russians, and I doubt the Russians have the ability...
14th Apr 2022, 18:41
Replies: 444
Views: 178,853
Posted By Mariner9

I believe the Turks have denied that any of their...

I believe the Turks have denied that any of their vessels were involved in a rescue
1st Apr 2022, 19:10
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,524
Posted By Mariner9

Indeed. And very damning on Russian air defence...

Indeed. And very damning on Russian air defence capabilities. Going forward, it may well give rise to itchy trigger fingers in Russia shooting down some of their own returning aircraft.
19th Mar 2022, 18:08
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,524
Posted By Mariner9

Re conscripts serving abroad - It would appear...

Re conscripts serving abroad - It would appear that many were in Belarus for the 'exercises'. In any event, Putin apparently doesn't consider Ukraine to be a foreign country so would have few legal...
15th Mar 2022, 17:03
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,524
Posted By Mariner9

The former Essar refinery at Vadinar is majority...

The former Essar refinery at Vadinar is majority owned by Rosneft, so its hardly surprising they are buying Russian oil. That refinery has historically imported crude from Venezuela, so they don't...
8th Mar 2022, 21:33
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,524
Posted By Mariner9

The gas required is LNG or CNG, not LPG. It can...

The gas required is LNG or CNG, not LPG. It can be brought in by sea but require specialist ships, all of which are currently fully engaged carrying their regular cargoes. Also requires specialist...
1st Mar 2022, 09:57
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,524
Posted By Mariner9

From Lloyds List...

From Lloyds List (https://lloydslist.maritimeintelligence.informa.com/LL1140005/UK-bans-port-access-to-all-Russian-linked-vessels)[h1]
27th Feb 2022, 17:36
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,524
Posted By Mariner9

If the ordinary Russian soldiers share that...

If the ordinary Russian soldiers share that respect for the Ukrainian Peasants, it certainly won't help their morale/motivation in being ordered to launch an all out assault on them.
20th Jan 2022, 17:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,243
Posted By Mariner9

I use Cumbernauld followed by 10 mins in taxi and...

I use Cumbernauld followed by 10 mins in taxi and a 45min train ride to Edinburgh
10th Jan 2022, 05:53
Replies: 21
Views: 10,195
Posted By Mariner9

It seems to be more than a proposal - its already...

It seems to be more than a proposal - its already listed in the next AIRAC cycle.
10th Dec 2021, 12:50
Replies: 1,268
Views: 244,176
Posted By Mariner9

Even the most convinced horse dewormer proponents...

Even the most convinced horse dewormer proponents don't normally claim it stops covid cases, their usual claim is it leads to recovery. India did in fact try Ivermectin as a treatment for covid, for...
9th Dec 2021, 14:20
Replies: 1,268
Views: 244,176
Posted By Mariner9

That's old fake news Mullah - it was debunked a...

That's old fake news Mullah - it was debunked a month ago https://fullfact.org/health/japan-not-using-ivermectin-instead-vaccines-treat-covid-19/...
18th Nov 2021, 08:01
Replies: 114
Views: 17,177
Posted By Mariner9

It would be as useful as watching a box set of...

It would be as useful as watching a box set of "Call the Midwife" in preparation for a career in Obstetrics. :)
14th Oct 2021, 14:33
Replies: 1,268
Views: 244,176
Posted By Mariner9

. Excellent. I take it you will be following...

. Excellent. I take it you will be following their advice to get vaccinated then?
14th Oct 2021, 13:48
Replies: 1,268
Views: 244,176
Posted By Mariner9

The modern way of deciding whether to get on an...

The modern way of deciding whether to get on an aircraft is to ignore advice from aircraft designers, pilots etc as they are all paid by the aviation industry so can't be trusted. Even if they are...
18th Jul 2020, 17:00
Replies: 251
Views: 101,248
Posted By Mariner9

No. For a BLEVE to arise, the liquid has to be...

No. For a BLEVE to arise, the liquid has to be contained within a sealed tank so that it can be heated above its atmospheric pressure boiling point. As pressure (and temperature) rises, the tank...
13th Jul 2020, 21:36
Replies: 251
Views: 101,248
Posted By Mariner9

Contrary to what's been suggested earlier in this...

Contrary to what's been suggested earlier in this thread, heavy fuel oil (bunker) tanks can certainly explode. (Over the course of my career, I've surveyed many ships on which this has happened). ...
20th Mar 2019, 10:41
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By Mariner9

A quick look on Sky Demon suggests Sondrio is the...

A quick look on Sky Demon suggests Sondrio is the nearest - but that is 2 hours by car away - perhaps the one you found?
1st Mar 2019, 13:29
Replies: 47
Views: 6,498
Posted By Mariner9

Wingly don't "blatantly abuse the system", they...

Wingly don't "blatantly abuse the system", they in fact do exactly what you are proposing by requiring (in their T&Cs) an equal share to be contributed by the pilot. Thus, changing the rules to equal...
28th Feb 2019, 14:57
Replies: 47
Views: 6,498
Posted By Mariner9

Those that don't often pay for it. Is it a reason...

Those that don't often pay for it. Is it a reason to make ever more draconian laws? Wont stop the lawbreakers.
28th Feb 2019, 14:31
Replies: 47
Views: 6,498
Posted By Mariner9

The FAA Common Purpose rule didn't help Ibbotson...

The FAA Common Purpose rule didn't help Ibbotson or Sala.
28th Feb 2019, 14:21
Replies: 25
Views: 5,005
Posted By Mariner9

Its a real faf for licensing purposes if logbooks...

Its a real faf for licensing purposes if logbooks are lost these days. The CAA "lost logbook" procedure now requires (amongst other things) 2 interviews (£100+/time), in-between which you need...
27th Feb 2019, 13:41
Replies: 47
Views: 6,498
Posted By Mariner9

Couldn't a similar safety case argument about...

Couldn't a similar safety case argument about cost share be made? *Do I feel more pressure to complete the flight if it costs me £30 instead of £60?*
26th Feb 2019, 16:26
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,637
Posted By Mariner9

I don't know what answers those querying CI...

I don't know what answers those querying CI flights are expecting. A rash of "yes I do it but have got away with it up to now" answers? Never going to happen.

M9 (flew completely legally to...
31st Jan 2019, 09:05
Replies: 53
Views: 14,532
Posted By Mariner9

As much as you (and many forumites) may not like...

As much as you (and many forumites) may not like it, if the Wingly "rules" are followed, there are no current regulations whatsoever broken or indeed bypassed in such a flight.

As for Aero Clubs...
29th Jan 2019, 10:09
Replies: 53
Views: 14,532
Posted By Mariner9

I don't know what exactly some posters expect the...

I don't know what exactly some posters expect the CAA to test.

The pilot "making a contribution", however small (the amount is not specified in the rules), would make such flight legal within...
15th Oct 2018, 09:47
Replies: 451
Views: 85,211
Posted By Mariner9

Wink Mrs M9 and I (both LAA members) will be there. ...

Mrs M9 and I (both LAA members) will be there. Wonder if it would be against the dress code to wear "Troll" suits?
10th Oct 2018, 11:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By Mariner9

It would be an even better idea if the hosts were...

It would be an even better idea if the hosts were to offer their own airfield for the fly-in rather than borrow someone else's!
3rd Oct 2018, 12:17
Replies: 451
Views: 85,211
Posted By Mariner9

To be fair, "Bird in a Biplane" is a reasonable...

To be fair, "Bird in a Biplane" is a reasonable attempt at alliteration. "Bird and a Bloke in a Biplane" would be even better, of course.
23rd Jul 2018, 13:05
Replies: 24
Views: 5,787
Posted By Mariner9

I would say that far from buggering up your...

I would say that far from buggering up your lesson, the Dornier Pilot actually provided a very valuable lesson in that other aircraft don't always do what you would expect in the circuit. So buy that...
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