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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2023, 08:37
Replies: 132
Views: 49,324
Posted By Double Hush

RAF Valley going 'Black' everytime there's a...

RAF Valley going 'Black' everytime there's a frost doesn't help matters. This has been happening rather a lot lately with the cold snaps.

Putting all the (flying training units) eggs in one...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2023, 02:47
Replies: 481
Views: 354,351
Posted By Double Hush

Wow! "Options previously...

Wow!

"Options previously outlined.....accelerating planning for 11 Sqn.....to train RAF pilots...2022 until 2027."

Will the engine problem also affect the Qatari Hawks? Or was it a case of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2021, 12:32
Replies: 701
Views: 277,697
Posted By Double Hush

tucemseh, "Also, we await news of why MoD...

tucemseh,

"Also, we await news of why MoD refused so many times to embody the firing handle shroud."

Back in the day, as an 'end user' I was involved with some trials for potential MODs to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2019, 07:57
Replies: 384
Views: 229,062
Posted By Double Hush

RAF Valley social media are reporting the first...

RAF Valley social media are reporting the first solo student T6 flight took place a little while ago so something must be working.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Mar 2019, 18:45
Replies: 481
Views: 354,351
Posted By Double Hush

Hawk TMk2 Life

Planned lifespan for the T2 = 25 years.

28 airframes x 10,000 fg hrs per airframe divided by 9,200 flying training hrs per year less an attrition rate of about 1 airframe every 3 years.

Those...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2019, 07:52
Replies: 752
Views: 347,531
Posted By Double Hush

"Malta Spitfire" by George Buerling & Leslie...

"Malta Spitfire" by George Buerling & Leslie Roberts. ISBN 978-1-906502-98-0

Have to recommend this one; just read it and could not put it down. The biography of George "Screwball" Buerling,...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2018, 18:34
Replies: 21
Views: 8,090
Posted By Double Hush

Is it still the plan for the 2 Sqns to share the...

Is it still the plan for the 2 Sqns to share the same building? And offices?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2017, 15:44
Replies: 752
Views: 347,531
Posted By Double Hush

With a slowly growing 'library' courtesy of this...

With a slowly growing 'library' courtesy of this thread, I would like to recommend one that I took a punt on - Mosquito Pathfinder by Albert and Ian Smith.

This is is the record of an NCO...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2017, 05:37
Replies: 71
Views: 30,717
Posted By Double Hush

An Al Jazeera article states that the deal...

An Al Jazeera article states that the deal includes training and the creation of a Joint Operation Squadron:

"The squadron tackles all air combat operations, ensuring combat readiness for all...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2016, 16:39
Replies: 5
Views: 2,993
Posted By Double Hush

Fatal Bert Seeks New Home

Won at a Lyneham Families day raffle in the mid-80s, Fatal Bert has had a good life but now seeks a new home. Actually, Mrs DH wants rid of him!

PM me with a good reason for wanting him and he's...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2016, 14:12
Replies: 142
Views: 70,320
Posted By Double Hush

Ascent UK MFTS

One has to remember that 4 Sqn is a success despite Ascent, not because of them. In the TW role, Ascent were (and still are) completely out of their depth. Not wanting to pay a wage that will induce...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2015, 19:41
Replies: 384
Views: 229,062
Posted By Double Hush

Coff, If the rumours I have heard are...

Coff,

If the rumours I have heard are anything to go by, T2s are all we will see at Valley. Maybe someone has finally seen sense and realised a (moderately) slow TP and a 'fast jet' don't mix too...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2015, 14:30
Replies: 322
Views: 106,412
Posted By Double Hush

Correct. HQ CFS have difficulty sourcing QFIs...

Correct. HQ CFS have difficulty sourcing QFIs with the requisite background; RAFAT have had to lower the entry standard. The pool of pilots to draw instructors (or display pilots) from is now too...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2015, 06:14
Replies: 40
Views: 9,209
Posted By Double Hush

The buy of 10 (I must admit, I thought it was...

The buy of 10 (I must admit, I thought it was originally 12) is based on the fact that the T6 will have something like 98% serviceability. Considering these things are going to be parked on the old...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2015, 06:06
Replies: 32
Views: 11,606
Posted By Double Hush

WT, you are correct in that Creamies may be back...

WT, you are correct in that Creamies may be back on the cards. The impending QFI shortage at Valley means that not only is a second 'once only reset' on the cards but so are Creamies (oh, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2015, 09:51
Replies: 98
Views: 11,149
Posted By Double Hush

Having flown with TCAS in 'fast jets' for a...

Having flown with TCAS in 'fast jets' for a couple of years now, I wouldn't fly without it. It must be considered as a 'no go' item if u/s. It is beyond comprehension that it is not mandatory on all...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2014, 14:00
Replies: 142
Views: 70,320
Posted By Double Hush

Linton closing should not come as a surprise -...

Linton closing should not come as a surprise - the only way that Ascent could justify their low bid was by closing one of the training airfields. The only thing that's stopped this happening sooner...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2014, 08:05
Replies: 29
Views: 13,571
Posted By Double Hush

Mr Jones had (allegedly!) been using a laser to...

Mr Jones had (allegedly!) been using a laser to dazzle the aircrew when night flying at Mona.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2014, 19:29
Replies: 71
Views: 23,899
Posted By Double Hush

Like it or not, the Reds will be around for a...

Like it or not, the Reds will be around for a while (IMHO) as they are indispensible to the UK plc brand. On the back of the re-opened production line, T2s are on offer for a reasonable price and so...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2014, 13:58
Replies: 142
Views: 70,320
Posted By Double Hush

Another QRF grounding

Another QRF grounding
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2014, 13:51
Replies: 142
Views: 70,320
Posted By Double Hush

Generally, or in light of Friday's events?

Generally, or in light of Friday's events?
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2014, 17:12
Replies: 191
Views: 50,021
Posted By Double Hush

PP When is the GR4 drawdown? There seems to...

PP

When is the GR4 drawdown? There seems to be some slippage on that! The main point though is whether the GR4 pilots offered upto CFS have the requisite flying hours and experience to pass the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2014, 08:52
Replies: 191
Views: 50,021
Posted By Double Hush

PP, that's just the point; in certain areas the...

PP, that's just the point; in certain areas the RAF is screaming out for pilots, especially with the right attributes necessary for QFI. There doesn't seem to be enough of a pool to feed both QFI...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2014, 06:08
Replies: 191
Views: 50,021
Posted By Double Hush

At a time when it's becoming ever more difficult...

At a time when it's becoming ever more difficult to man the FTSs, it does seem incongruous that the RAF still has a pool of 9 potential QFIs in the Reds. We have to face the fact that with all the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2013, 06:09
Replies: 26
Views: 6,068
Posted By Double Hush

Is it the gun ports? The Canberra PR9 would...

Is it the gun ports? The Canberra PR9 would produce a wonderful blue note at 450 kts and max chat; 2 x Avons = twice the strength of the blue note. The only problem was that max chat v quickly...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2013, 06:44
Replies: 13
Views: 4,080
Posted By Double Hush

As PN noted, the new pension deal is a clincher...

As PN noted, the new pension deal is a clincher for many. It is financially 'less disadvantageous' to PVR before the new pension rules come into force - you lose less money by leaving now!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2013, 07:02
Replies: 13
Views: 4,080
Posted By Double Hush

RAF Manning is already under threat, but from the...

RAF Manning is already under threat, but from the inside! The current 'push' factors are probably more important than 'pull' factors. And anyway, in certain sectors the airlines are way,way down the...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2013, 18:10
Replies: 41
Views: 8,441
Posted By Double Hush

BRAMIS = Battle Readiness And Management...

BRAMIS = Battle Readiness And Management Information System

Oh what fun I had cycling between the Laarbruch WOC and AWOC with a monstrous data disk tucked under my arm, trying to keep what was...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2013, 18:22
Replies: 124
Views: 29,814
Posted By Double Hush

The RAF barely have enough T2s for the trg role...

The RAF barely have enough T2s for the trg role let alone an acrobatic team. There's even doubt that there are enough for a singleton display in '14.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2013, 05:43
Replies: 124
Views: 29,814
Posted By Double Hush

It may not be the aircraft or the cost of fuel...

It may not be the aircraft or the cost of fuel etc that's the driver in this case, it's the aircrew! Guess what? After SDSR the RAF is short of aircrew, esp fast jet pilots. There are front line...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2012, 19:42
Replies: 271
Views: 66,458
Posted By Double Hush

South to North -...

South to North - http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/64/Queens%20%20Jubillee%20Flypast%20RA%28T%29.pdf
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2012, 05:42
Replies: 271
Views: 66,458
Posted By Double Hush

There are 2 flypasts - 19th May and 5th Jun. On...

There are 2 flypasts - 19th May and 5th Jun. On the 19th May there is a large formation flying over Windsor Castle as outlined in the following CAA information...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2011, 06:53
Replies: 32
Views: 6,956
Posted By Double Hush

PIK, Yes, Prestwick is an option but they now...

PIK, Yes, Prestwick is an option but they now frequently add the requirement for Mil aircraft to arrive with 20 mins holding fuel. Fully IAW with civvy rules but a crippler for mil aircraft that have...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2011, 16:17
Replies: 32
Views: 6,956
Posted By Double Hush

Ever since the closure of KSS was discussed, the...

Ever since the closure of KSS was discussed, the issue of a lack of suitable diversions for Lossie was understood by anyone with a minimum of intelligence. Losing KSS meant the loss of the 'crash...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2011, 19:36
Replies: 83
Views: 24,704
Posted By Double Hush

Yozzer, deploying to Mona like you suggest would...

Yozzer, deploying to Mona like you suggest would be the way forward but, as has been mentioned previously, cannot currently happen whilst the SK OCU (Airfield Denial Wpn) do just that. In the past,...
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