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Forum: Rotorheads
30th Nov 2013, 07:50
Replies: 12
Views: 4,346
Posted By crabbbo

Jungly Mk 4s also have 2 batteries. However, I...

Jungly Mk 4s also have 2 batteries. However, I never had a problem starting a Mk3 or 3a on battery if you did it in manual throttle. Some crews were/are just afraid of doing this.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2013, 16:03
Replies: 111
Views: 14,811
Posted By crabbbo

The funding is through the charity donations of...

The funding is through the charity donations of the public. There is no claim back or insurance claim made by the charity. If the job is an inter-hospital transfer (ie an Air ambulance rather than...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2011, 13:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,199
Posted By crabbbo

Hi Matt Another PM for you asking for email...

Hi Matt

Another PM for you asking for email details etc

Thanks
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Dec 2010, 15:56
Replies: 150
Views: 69,571
Posted By crabbbo

Nice photo, taken on 16 Dec i see. Not bad for a...

Nice photo, taken on 16 Dec i see. Not bad for a contract starting on 1 Dec. But then again anyone who can start a contract with 4 weeks of standby is doing well. Hope that Trinity's lights are...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2009, 16:44
Replies: 86
Views: 38,176
Posted By crabbbo

Maxibon I was at CF May 87 to Feb 88, 31...

Maxibon

I was at CF May 87 to Feb 88, 31 course

Crabbbo
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2009, 19:43
Replies: 86
Views: 38,176
Posted By crabbbo

Thanks for posting the link, i have been wanting...

Thanks for posting the link, i have been wanting to get a copy of the series for a number of years.

I also went straight on the the JP3 at Fenton, having had an Air Cadets flying scholarship (30...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2009, 17:29
Replies: 60
Views: 50,330
Posted By crabbbo

Jo I joined the RAF on the same day as Ian...

Jo

I joined the RAF on the same day as Ian and had the pleasure of having the bed next to his when we started Officer Training at Cranwell. We were also both on the same Jet Provost course...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2008, 22:24
Replies: 93
Views: 13,114
Posted By crabbbo

Disappointing. Having now watched it, despite a...

Disappointing. Having now watched it, despite a mention of the Berlin Air Lift i don't remember seeing any air transport or helicopters in the film. These are surely the mainstay of the modern RAF...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2008, 11:52
Replies: 42
Views: 11,960
Posted By crabbbo

Steve will be sorely missed. A true professional...

Steve will be sorely missed. A true professional and a great guy. He was a great help to us all making the transition from military to civilian flying and was always there to help and guide. Proud...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Mar 2008, 16:16
Replies: 48
Views: 13,130
Posted By crabbbo

Not to mention a few of us in permanent...

Not to mention a few of us in permanent semi-retirement enjoying the air ambulance role.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2008, 16:08
Replies: 16
Views: 4,593
Posted By crabbbo

Nice to see. Just checked the logbook. I last...

Nice to see. Just checked the logbook. I last flew that one in January 2005. has anyone passed my 140 hours on Mk yet?
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2006, 17:56
Replies: 186
Views: 51,235
Posted By crabbbo

Agreeing with the above i am afraid UKMil. The...

Agreeing with the above i am afraid UKMil. The (face-saving?) 'deal' to get rid of the aircraft in 2002 was just water-testing by the USA and came of nothing. All 8 were still at BD in late 2005,...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2006, 08:44
Replies: 186
Views: 51,235
Posted By crabbbo

I think you will find that the Mk3s were being...

I think you will find that the Mk3s were being flown reqularly on trials flights, air tests and occassional limited currency trips but (checking my log book) i believe the last flight was 19 Jan 05.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2006, 10:53
Replies: 24
Views: 6,139
Posted By crabbbo

tps were not provided for free. tps log their...

tps were not provided for free. tps log their working hours for each and every project they assist on, even for a 15 minute conversation with a project they may never fly. At the end of such...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2006, 09:55
Replies: 79
Views: 23,955
Posted By crabbbo

You are right that pay is not the major factor. ...

You are right that pay is not the major factor. In fact the armed forces are very well paid. A number of years ago pay was a major factor - at 38 you were being paid to leave but with the retention...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Feb 2006, 11:57
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By crabbbo

It must be the Chinook - an awesome machine. ...

It must be the Chinook - an awesome machine. With full (airframe) fuel and about 25 pax it is still able to hover IGE on one engine on a standard UK day. Usually it bulked out inside before...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2005, 13:42
Replies: 186
Views: 51,235
Posted By crabbbo

Yes, straight after the incident.

Yes, straight after the incident.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2005, 08:09
Replies: 186
Views: 51,235
Posted By crabbbo

Thanks Brian, a travesty that even the acceptance...

Thanks Brian, a travesty that even the acceptance air tests have never been completed for all of the machines. As for entering service within the lifespan of the 2/2A fleet that is an unbelievable...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2005, 08:20
Replies: 186
Views: 51,235
Posted By crabbbo

It is very disappointing to notice that in last...

It is very disappointing to notice that in last weeks Flight Intl an In Brief comment noted that the UK MoD is still only'continuing discussions' of whether to conduct the 'fix to field' on the Mk3s....
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2005, 10:16
Replies: 15
Views: 3,091
Posted By crabbbo

I have recently left. I had a job offer which...

I have recently left. I had a job offer which wanted me out 3 months before all my resettlement, terminal leave and remaining annual leave kicked in prior to my 16/38 point. Despite my CO being...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2005, 04:13
Replies: 69
Views: 13,114
Posted By crabbbo

JJ was doing anything but swotting at Boscombe...

JJ was doing anything but swotting at Boscombe and should be at SY by now. All the best for him and his future studes...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Aug 2005, 04:09
Replies: 35
Views: 3,854
Posted By crabbbo

I must agree with those put off by the landing...

I must agree with those put off by the landing fees. As a Chinook, Sea King and Gazelle driver I have been put off numerous times from landing at the museum. Our presence would surely attract...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2005, 09:16
Replies: 186
Views: 51,235
Posted By crabbbo

Glad to hear that after 3 years a final...

Glad to hear that after 3 years a final (in-)decision has been made. Let's hope it actually is the final decision and the aircraft can eventually get sorted. A shame though that the RAF will still...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2005, 11:02
Replies: 215
Views: 26,497
Posted By crabbbo

I would be surprised if theye are heading for...

I would be surprised if theye are heading for Jigsaw as it is Bond Offshore who is doing that...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2004, 13:02
Replies: 126
Views: 22,619
Posted By crabbbo

Yes please, gizza job

Yes please, gizza job
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2001, 16:48
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By crabbbo

Post If you really need to know, why don't you ask...

If you really need to know, why don't you ask your friendly Ops staff?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2001, 18:52
Replies: 18
Views: 589
Posted By crabbbo

Post C R Is that a chip on both shoulders that I...

C R

Is that a chip on both shoulders that I can see, you weren't turned down by the junior service were you?

Or do you just enjoy giving ill-informed banter out in an abusive manner?
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