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Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2018, 16:44
Replies: 14
Views: 4,279
Posted By LAS1997

Very sorry to hear the news; I worked in Flight...

Very sorry to hear the news; I worked in Flight Ops at Falcon Jet Centre (FJC), Heathrow and knew Cliff there. A very reliable pilot, very good with the pax and the other crew members; one of the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Mar 2018, 10:28
Replies: 46
Views: 15,530
Posted By LAS1997

I worked for Goodman Air Taxis in the early...

I worked for Goodman Air Taxis in the early 1980's; this was a private jet charter company trading as MAM Aviation (later changed to MAMI) and we managed Harry's HS125 and later Gulfstream 2...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2018, 12:02
Replies: 67
Views: 17,432
Posted By LAS1997

If you want any information on the Trident...

If you want any information on the Trident contact Kevin Bowen at the Heathrow Trident Collection. Email [email protected]
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Nov 2017, 09:42
Replies: 44
Views: 12,996
Posted By LAS1997

It seems a shame to see such an amazing aircraft...

It seems a shame to see such an amazing aircraft retire. Surely it could be converted into a freighter? Just think how much more cargo she could take compared to a MD11 / 747. Perhaps even a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Sep 2016, 16:32
Replies: 213
Views: 118,190
Posted By LAS1997

Stall Warning Horn and Stick Shaker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGeC0TbZfUs


This demonstration shows just how overwhelming the stall warning horn was on the Trident.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Apr 2016, 15:44
Replies: 104
Views: 40,281
Posted By LAS1997

WHBM - you are quite correct; but I think after...

WHBM - you are quite correct; but I think after the wing cracks were detected (1977/78) on the T3's and strengthening plating had to be installed their range was reduced due to the extra weight /...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Apr 2016, 09:25
Replies: 104
Views: 40,281
Posted By LAS1997

Definitely Trident 2E's flew to Moscow and also...

Definitely Trident 2E's flew to Moscow and also as far as Tel Aviv. The T3 lacked the range; I believe Athens was the furthest a T3 flew. The T3 would venture into Libya via Malta as well as Tunis,...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Oct 2015, 10:01
Replies: 6
Views: 4,623
Posted By LAS1997

I think G-BOAB should be donated to Bahrain as...

I think G-BOAB should be donated to Bahrain as this was the first scheduled service for Concorde in 1976 when the US were so anti-SSC. At least she would be in a better environment and they would...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Sep 2015, 15:36
Replies: 10
Views: 3,782
Posted By LAS1997

How very sad; I knew him through working at FJC...

How very sad; I knew him through working at FJC (Falcon Jet Centre) at LHR in the 1980's / 90's NEA were a great company and Gerry always a pleasure to deal with. RIP Gerry.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Jul 2015, 21:08
Replies: 27
Views: 7,011
Posted By LAS1997

Not being sent an arrival / departure signal. I...

Not being sent an arrival / departure signal. I work in Flight Operations and have been in the industry for 32 years. It used to be part of an FBO's service to send out movement notifications to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2015, 16:40
Replies: 68
Views: 69,433
Posted By LAS1997

Don't forget Trident three G-AWZE 'Robin of...

Don't forget Trident three G-AWZE 'Robin of Cranebank'
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Dec 2014, 17:05
Replies: 243
Views: 267,181
Posted By LAS1997

Its a pity they closed Manston with its wide and...

Its a pity they closed Manston with its wide and long runway they could have diverted there, instead the 747 now blocks the runway at one of the busiest airports in the UK causing diversions and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2014, 08:58
Replies: 16
Views: 6,104
Posted By LAS1997

Hello Little Mac; so sorry to hear of your dad's...

Hello Little Mac; so sorry to hear of your dad's departing earlier this year; no doubt he is up in heaven now with Broad discussing the old days at Aravco! Mac certainly knew his job and worked very...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Nov 2014, 07:37
Replies: 60
Views: 15,568
Posted By LAS1997

I loved the programme; although could have done...

I loved the programme; although could have done with some sub-titles as I found Guy Martin very difficult to understand at times.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Jul 2014, 16:04
Replies: 251
Views: 349,257
Posted By LAS1997

I am off to Alicante, Spain next month; can...

I am off to Alicante, Spain next month; can anyone recommend a nearby aircraft museum to visit in the area?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Mar 2014, 16:44
Replies: 10
Views: 3,119
Posted By LAS1997

OMG how awful; so not even the cockpit saved?

OMG how awful; so not even the cockpit saved?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Mar 2014, 07:22
Replies: 10
Views: 3,119
Posted By LAS1997

I guess the Campaign Against Aviation (CAA) put a...

I guess the Campaign Against Aviation (CAA) put a stop to the plan which was to have the 707 on the UK air show circuit. The DVD produced by Avion Video a few years ago followed the story of this...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2014, 15:01
Replies: 45
Views: 13,761
Posted By LAS1997

DC-10? Death Cruiser I seem to recall it was...

DC-10? Death Cruiser I seem to recall it was nicknamed. I only ever flew on it once with Monarch down to Cuba for a holiday; I am glad I experienced it because it was a very pleasant flight; the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Feb 2014, 08:41
Replies: 16
Views: 6,104
Posted By LAS1997

Yes it would be interesting to know what became...

Yes it would be interesting to know what became of Angela! I think you are correct concerning Cathy the Ops Manager; gosh its so long ago now!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Feb 2014, 09:03
Replies: 16
Views: 6,104
Posted By LAS1997

Mike Echo; do you remember the lovely Angela...

Mike Echo; do you remember the lovely Angela Shipwright? Formerly at Fields / Hunting she went on briefly to Aravco in the early 2000's. I bumped into her a few times during meetings at FAB; what...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Feb 2014, 08:55
Replies: 16
Views: 6,104
Posted By LAS1997

Yes I can confirm it stood for Arab Aviation...

Yes I can confirm it stood for Arab Aviation Consultants AR AV CO. A well respected company run by Geoff Broadhurst and later his son Robin. I remember Alan McDonald and Jim Vigar (Jim was Chief...
Forum: African Aviation
29th Dec 2013, 11:13
Replies: 735
Views: 697,667
Posted By LAS1997

Does anyone know if the aircraft is written off...

Does anyone know if the aircraft is written off in view of its age and flying hours?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2013, 19:37
Replies: 213
Views: 118,190
Posted By LAS1997

In fact to be precise it was a 42 second delay...

In fact to be precise it was a 42 second delay according the ATC recordings and the AAIB report.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2013, 19:30
Replies: 213
Views: 118,190
Posted By LAS1997

No not talking to ground; at 16.06:53 Papa India...

No not talking to ground; at 16.06:53 Papa India contacted LHR tower on 118.2MHz and clearance to line up and take off from 28R was given; at this time Papa India informed the tower that they had a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2013, 17:47
Replies: 213
Views: 118,190
Posted By LAS1997

Actually it was Captain John Collins (not Rob);...

Actually it was Captain John Collins (not Rob); former BEA Trident co-pilot who moved onto Vanguards for his command. I totally agree with you; John Collins was positioned directly behind Captain...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2013, 13:23
Replies: 213
Views: 118,190
Posted By LAS1997

The National Geographic episode of Papa India's...

The National Geographic episode of Papa India's crash; not the best re-creation, a lot of facts have been left out or incorrectly put forward:-


Air Crash Investigation 2013 New S13E01 Britain`s...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Dec 2013, 13:15
Replies: 213
Views: 118,190
Posted By LAS1997

What became of First Officer Flavell who had the...

What became of First Officer Flavell who had the argument with Key in the BEA Crew Room shortly before the ill fated flight? Did he give evidence at the enquiry?
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Dec 2013, 08:42
Replies: 37
Views: 9,210
Posted By LAS1997

She needs a nice cosy warm hangar somewhere. Why...

She needs a nice cosy warm hangar somewhere. Why cant she go to Bahrain for display? Plenty of money in the Gulf State and of course it was Bahrain that gave Concorde her first SSC scheduled flight...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Dec 2013, 09:25
Replies: 213
Views: 118,190
Posted By LAS1997

National Geographic are telling the story of Papa...

National Geographic are telling the story of Papa India:-


Watch Air Crash Investigation Videos Online - National Geographic Channel - UK...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Nov 2013, 14:30
Replies: 22
Views: 6,355
Posted By LAS1997

I guess that is a wing of a Vickers Vanguard? ...

I guess that is a wing of a Vickers Vanguard? Nice photograph.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Oct 2013, 11:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,210
Posted By LAS1997

I did the Concorde flight simulator a few years...

I did the Concorde flight simulator a few years back at Brooklands as an early Xmas present from my Mrs! Very professional, well run / operated; even managed to meet Mike Bannister former Concorde...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Oct 2013, 16:14
Replies: 64
Views: 11,119
Posted By LAS1997

Sir Frank Whittle (Jet Engine) Sir Freddie...

Sir Frank Whittle (Jet Engine)
Sir Freddie Laker (I/T inventor & cheap transatlantic travel)
Lord King and Sir Colin Marshall (for turning BA around in the 1980's)
Barnes Wallis (Wellington Bomber...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Oct 2013, 15:28
Replies: 25
Views: 10,540
Posted By LAS1997

I have found that brokers tend to want net...

I have found that brokers tend to want net prices; so we always quote net; that way they can fight it out amongst themselves. There are good brokers and bad brokers; but I have always treated them...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
25th Sep 2013, 11:16
Replies: 87
Views: 67,779
Posted By LAS1997

I am amazed that a Learjet could land at...

I am amazed that a Learjet could land at Blackbushe; I guess as its a private flight and non-public transport it could.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Sep 2013, 09:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,511
Posted By LAS1997

I saw the VC10 over head EGLF en-route to...

I saw the VC10 over head EGLF en-route to Dunsfold; the fog had cleared by lunchtime and she looked great in the sunshine. So sad in a way that a chapter in British aviation has come to an end. ...
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