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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2004, 02:44
Replies: 299
Views: 112,857
Posted By DrSyn

Well, there went another early night I had...

Well, there went another early night I had promised myself! My son drew my attention to this thread late yesterday evening. It has been a pleasure reading your captivating narratives, Duke, and I...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2004, 07:25
Replies: 69
Views: 8,537
Posted By DrSyn

TV News just announced that the final 3 have been...

TV News just announced that the final 3 have been released without charge. No doubt they will be well-compensated by selling their stories to the tabloids.

4PON4PIN - and of course the Comet 4s...
Forum: Questions
25th Feb 2004, 11:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,064
Posted By DrSyn

You may have already deduced that there is no...

You may have already deduced that there is no simple answer to your question, tom24. I will try to explain a few principles which ultimately revolve around a combination of aircraft type, economy,...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Feb 2004, 12:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,338
Posted By DrSyn

Your suspicions are correct, SRB. The Air...

Your suspicions are correct, SRB. The Air Transat A330 was not the first commercial example of RAT deployment. When the second (No2/Right) engine quit on the Air Canada Gimli Glider (23 Jul 83) the...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Feb 2004, 03:01
Replies: 4
Views: 2,411
Posted By DrSyn

Ivan, check your PMs.

Ivan, check your PMs.
Forum: Tech Log
1st Feb 2004, 08:45
Replies: 52
Views: 15,790
Posted By DrSyn

So, this topic continues and clearly shows that...

So, this topic continues and clearly shows that PPRuNe is a formidable medium for discussing Flight Safety. Really folks, this is an important thread, even if the actual incidence of this confusion...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jan 2004, 12:11
Replies: 52
Views: 15,790
Posted By DrSyn

Heading is Heading

This is a potentially serious issue and I think it is worth reviewing the original question on this thread: When asked to maintain runway heading after takeoff do you fly the heading of the runway,...
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2004, 10:01
Replies: 52
Views: 15,790
Posted By DrSyn

It really is incredible that this old chestnut...

It really is incredible that this old chestnut still appears in aviation circles. As quoted by Voidhawk with reference to Doc 4444, and by 604guy, Tinstaafl, and many others with reference to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jan 2004, 03:45
Replies: 29
Views: 5,455
Posted By DrSyn

I never had the pleasure of flying the Trike, but...

I never had the pleasure of flying the Trike, but clocked many hours in the twin, when I worked for InFinRetirement, many moons ago.

Dub Trub, I never saw that before. That's the best laugh I've...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2004, 09:08
Replies: 3
Views: 977
Posted By DrSyn

Paracab, if I read you correctly, your colleague...

Paracab, if I read you correctly, your colleague knows which medals his father was awarded but somewhere along the line his Dad parted company with them.

It would be worth trying out this site...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2004, 22:49
Replies: 34
Views: 2,961
Posted By DrSyn

Without hesitation - Yes!

Without hesitation - Yes!
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2004, 20:01
Replies: 18
Views: 4,536
Posted By DrSyn

In view of recent events, I think the Matt...

In view of recent events, I think the Matt cartoon in this morning's Sunday Telegraph sums it all up perfectly:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com/news/graphics/2004/01/18/matt.gif
Forum: Questions
14th Jan 2004, 00:34
Replies: 2
Views: 950
Posted By DrSyn

It relates to the target approach speed, fonawah....

It relates to the target approach speed, fonawah. At commencement of final approach, taking into account various aspects of the current wind conditions, the pilots determine an increment above the...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2004, 08:18
Replies: 28
Views: 3,812
Posted By DrSyn

polyglory, Capt Brown RN was guest of honour at...

polyglory, Capt Brown RN was guest of honour at the recent Gatbash. A fascinating aviator to talk with, and I can see why you treasure the book.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2003, 12:08
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By DrSyn

Déjà vu

Just remember you read it here on PPRuNe first, folks!

Just type Saif as search keyword, and select Military Aircrew as forum and you can read it all again :(
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Dec 2003, 04:24
Replies: 26
Views: 3,295
Posted By DrSyn

There are romantic ones and stirring ones, and I...

There are romantic ones and stirring ones, and I would not disagree with any of the above. My personal favourite, also by Ron Goodwin and from the "Battle of Britain" score, is "Aces High". ...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2003, 08:17
Replies: 21
Views: 3,736
Posted By DrSyn

. . . . A n d I've got a really great new camera...

. . . . A n d I've got a really great new camera to provide you with an even clearer memory of the event ---- afterwards :O
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2003, 02:47
Replies: 21
Views: 3,736
Posted By DrSyn

BEagle, I am sure we all had a chuckle at the...

BEagle, I am sure we all had a chuckle at the Belslow's mach meter, not to mention those gauges which appeared to have been supplied by Harland & Wolff. During the early stages of development, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2003, 21:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,184
Posted By DrSyn

Just to add to what Dop posted, there was...

Just to add to what Dop posted, there was absolutely no way for Columbia to rendezvous with the ISS. They were on completely different orbital inclinations. The Shuttle (nor any other craft I know...
Forum: Questions
6th Oct 2003, 22:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By DrSyn

Just to expand on Maximum's reply: It is not...

Just to expand on Maximum's reply: It is not just the Shutlle, but all rocket launches which follow the same procedure. The giant pads at KSC, Cape Canaveral, Korou, etc, are fixed in one place. ...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Sep 2003, 11:12
Replies: 20
Views: 3,312
Posted By DrSyn

I think 1261 has the closest measure of it and as...

I think 1261 has the closest measure of it and as always the origins are historical. Much of the early aeronautical practice was adopted from the swabbos (Navy) who already had a fine system of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Sep 2003, 17:33
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By DrSyn

It appears to run deeper than that, erict, as...

It appears to run deeper than that, erict, as rumours of a merger between KLM and Air France have been cropping up for a while now. According to this morning's Sunday Telegraph (UK broadsheet), KLM...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2003, 12:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By DrSyn

Almost right, Lukeafb1, except that Stack was...

Almost right, Lukeafb1, except that Stack was Wayne's Captain and therein lies much of the crux of the story and why it still makes for a thoughtful read, or indeed movie. As with Fate Is The...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Sep 2003, 11:45
Replies: 34
Views: 6,416
Posted By DrSyn

WelshFlyer, I too believe that verbal comms will...

WelshFlyer, I too believe that verbal comms will remain in the future, but I can't see how on Earth (sic) ground-based microwave could replace satellites. They are both line-of-sight, but...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Sep 2003, 08:26
Replies: 34
Views: 6,416
Posted By DrSyn

Fox 54

ModernDinosaur, I am sure your abbreviation of Foxtrot is in fairly common useage amongst most of us in the right situations. However, the book was already updated a few decades ago when the old ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2003, 06:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By DrSyn

Does this mean that the "Wayne Estate" has...

Does this mean that the "Wayne Estate" has finally let these two classics into the home-vid market, or did you manage to sneak a pirate copy? I have tried accessing rarevideo.com through various...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2003, 11:17
Replies: 10
Views: 2,835
Posted By DrSyn

My copy begins, "The RAF intended to place a...

My copy begins, "The RAF intended to place a contract for the provision of an air charter . . . . " Is STC having second thoughts, or is someone at Wycombe having trouble with his tenses? Having...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Sep 2003, 04:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Posted By DrSyn

Definitely a rumour worthy of PPRuNe, mpenage,...

Definitely a rumour worthy of PPRuNe, mpenage, although TUI do not admit to owning Sobelair either, so Justplanes.com may have it wrong. While there is no announcement from TUI...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Aug 2003, 18:10
Replies: 28
Views: 5,513
Posted By DrSyn

I can assure everyone that comparing the BBC with...

I can assure everyone that comparing the BBC with CHIRP (or indeed PPRuNe) is like the proverbial chalk and cheese. CHIRP employs the very highest level of integrity in preserving the anonymity of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jul 2003, 09:31
Replies: 103
Views: 50,086
Posted By DrSyn

Unfortunately, ORAC, it is not clear from that...

Unfortunately, ORAC, it is not clear from that record, contained in the Comet site I linked above, whether E Young (the F/E) or D Young (the site author) inserted that info at a later date. From a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2003, 10:09
Replies: 103
Views: 50,086
Posted By DrSyn

Great stuff, Lukeafb1. As I said, there seemed to...

Great stuff, Lukeafb1. As I said, there seemed to be some doubt about the date, and your recollection would seem to favour an alternative of 3 Jun 59. This would have put 663 on 51 Sqn for the best...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jul 2003, 06:53
Replies: 23
Views: 2,856
Posted By DrSyn

Big lad like his old man then, Pups! Many...

Big lad like his old man then, Pups! Many congrats from Me and Madame S.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jul 2003, 05:42
Replies: 103
Views: 50,086
Posted By DrSyn

Check: Straight-jacket: - Off

Splendid post, Bof. It's a rare priviledge to be in at the beginning of a new era and you obviously had that. Imagine, these days, anyone keeping 3 spare Meatboxes to allow the "youngsters" to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Jul 2003, 13:21
Replies: 103
Views: 50,086
Posted By DrSyn

Correction

Having made a few calls after this thread went rather quiet :(, I have a correction to my above post. I got in touch with The Museum and they also were uncertain initially about 699's ownership. I...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2003, 16:35
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,452,936
Posted By DrSyn

Belgrano Infirmary

While this may not have anything to do with Sarah, it does remind me . . . . . .

During an excellent famil day for pilots at LATCC, and comparing notes on medicals for ATCOs/Aircrew, one of the...
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