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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Mar 2023, 13:30
Replies: 20
Views: 2,125
Posted By TLB

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/600x464/b307_cedbd6c0b51c26b37899b7557088f23ae5a9a775.jpg
From: Boeing 307 Stratoliner (http://www.aviation-history.com/boeing/307.html)
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2022, 21:27
Replies: 12
Views: 7,603
Posted By TLB

Really ? I was not aware of that policy for this...

Really ? I was not aware of that policy for this forum.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2021, 20:18
Replies: 24
Views: 7,341
Posted By TLB

Great thread ! As an old, long-time Voodoo pilot...

Great thread ! As an old, long-time Voodoo pilot (12 years, 2,000+ hours), I am thoroughly enjoying this discussion. I read the book 'The Penetrators' a long time ago and have no doubt that RAF...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Feb 2020, 20:27
Replies: 73
Views: 32,353
Posted By TLB

I guess that's the difference between a 'FS'...

I guess that's the difference between a 'FS' pilot and a real pilot. Google "Indicated Airspeed" and "True Airspeed" and "Ground Speed" !
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jan 2020, 19:02
Replies: 152
Views: 70,690
Posted By TLB

Bottom line on this accident folks: three pilots...

Bottom line on this accident folks: three pilots allowed the airspeed to fall 34 KIAS below the selected reference speed (110 vs 144 at 500 feet AGL). Don't blame the automatics folks, it is the...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2019, 21:12
Replies: 20
Views: 14,887
Posted By TLB

Max Q on the CF-101B/F was 650 KIAS and she could...

Max Q on the CF-101B/F was 650 KIAS and she could do that easily at low level, but not for long. Many have exceeded that, including myself. Max speed I ever got was 1,050 KTAS at about Angels 34.
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Apr 2019, 00:43
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,212,946
Posted By TLB

Don't know what you mean by "flaps out" hans...

Don't know what you mean by "flaps out" hans brinker. If you mean the flaps were 'down', they were not. The flaps were up. If they were down, the MCAS would not have activated.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2019, 19:09
Replies: 71
Views: 22,319
Posted By TLB

"Mommy, when I grow up, I want to be a fighter...

"Mommy, when I grow up, I want to be a fighter pilot."
"You're going to have to make a choice son ... you can't do both"...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
12th Aug 2018, 15:46
Replies: 134
Views: 21,090
Posted By TLB

Because the New Fighter Aircraft had to replace...

Because the New Fighter Aircraft had to replace our existing three types of fighters, it therefore had to be capable in the Air Intercept, Air-to Air, and Air-to-Ground roles. The F-16 at that time...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
11th Aug 2018, 19:12
Replies: 134
Views: 21,090
Posted By TLB

Not true. I was part of the selection team for...

Not true. I was part of the selection team for the New Fighter Aircraft Program (replacing our CF-101s, CF-104s and CF-5s) in the late-70s. The competitors were: F-14, F-15, F-16, F-18A, F-18L, and...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2017, 19:38
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,624,062
Posted By TLB

But not at all surprising considering that this...

But not at all surprising considering that this program has not yet completed the development phase and has not even started the initial OT&E phase.

'Concurrency' fights back ...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2017, 14:35
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,624,062
Posted By TLB

Let's see if I have this right: the aircraft is a...

Let's see if I have this right: the aircraft is a year from completing the development phase; initial OT&E won't even start for another year; and yet the USAF and USMC have declared IOC and the...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2017, 14:24
Replies: 16
Views: 6,114
Posted By TLB

Thanks for the info. I have always thought that...

Thanks for the info. I have always thought that this was a very good plan - for those who wanted to pursue it. I know that I would have opted for it had it been available during my time in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2017, 19:12
Replies: 16
Views: 6,114
Posted By TLB

As an aside, does the RAF still offer the...

As an aside, does the RAF still offer the "Specialist Aircrew" terms of service ?
Forum: Canada
20th Feb 2017, 16:32
Replies: 1
Views: 1,588
Posted By TLB

CAE - Corporate (http://www.cae.com/careers/)

CAE - Corporate (http://www.cae.com/careers/)
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2016, 19:57
Replies: 77
Views: 42,528
Posted By TLB

Gotta agree with you Gums. Very very fishy ! I...

Gotta agree with you Gums. Very very fishy ! I am not a conspiracy guy but if, in fact, the engine quit in flight, then saying that the pilot shut down the engine by selecting cutoff is one way of...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Oct 2016, 14:37
Replies: 173
Views: 120,739
Posted By TLB

But what about the 400+ pax who were breathing...

But what about the 400+ pax who were breathing the same air ? That's what I don't get !
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2016, 20:00
Replies: 173
Views: 120,739
Posted By TLB

I guess what I'm trying to point out here is that...

I guess what I'm trying to point out here is that - according to my calculations - the aircraft captain decided to divert about 700 nm to the west, perhaps 1 hour 45 mins flying time. That, to me at...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2016, 17:28
Replies: 173
Views: 120,739
Posted By TLB

If all the reports we have received so far are...

If all the reports we have received so far are accurate, that;

- the aircraft diverted from the Regina area to YVR without declaring an emergency;

- the entire cabin crew departed the aircraft...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Aug 2016, 18:13
Replies: 1,758
Views: 2,135,382
Posted By TLB

Any pilot who allows his airspeed to drop 30 kts...

Any pilot who allows his airspeed to drop 30 kts below Vmin is not 'fine' !
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jul 2016, 22:11
Replies: 37
Views: 11,549
Posted By TLB

OK465, In all modesty, I must admit - that...

OK465,

In all modesty, I must admit - that would be me. My back-seater at the time - Doug Danko - also my best friend & brother-in-law - re-mustered as pilot and unfortunately was killed in a...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2016, 20:19
Replies: 37
Views: 11,549
Posted By TLB

Great pic 32A. Capts Roger Ayotte & Pete...

Great pic 32A.

Capts Roger Ayotte & Pete Pellow, 425 AW (F) Sqn, William Tell 1972
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2016, 00:23
Replies: 10
Views: 4,649
Posted By TLB

Austrialian ? Another auto-correct problem ?

Austrialian ? Another auto-correct problem ?
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2016, 16:53
Replies: 124
Views: 52,739
Posted By TLB

If you are referring to the AIR 2-A Genie, the...

If you are referring to the AIR 2-A Genie, the CEP was very high. We qualified all our CF-101 Voodoos (MG-13 radar/fire control system) by live firing ATR 2-A training rockets at Tyndall AFB...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2016, 18:01
Replies: 124
Views: 52,739
Posted By TLB

Actually, the Genie was not supposed to hit the...

Actually, the Genie was not supposed to hit the target. Rather, the steering solution was designed so the the warhead would explode slightly ahead of, and slightly below, the target's trajectory.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2016, 16:09
Replies: 46
Views: 10,084
Posted By TLB

Raytheon Announces Bid for USAF T-X Trainer Competition

Raytheon Announces Bid for USAF T-X Trainer Competition
By Lara Seligman, Defense News
7:39 p.m. EST February 22, 2016

WASHINGTON — Raytheon on Monday officially announced it is teaming...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2016, 20:59
Replies: 46
Views: 10,084
Posted By TLB

Raytheon is reported to be the prime for Alenia...

Raytheon is reported to be the prime for Alenia with CAE providing the simulation and training expertise.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Nov 2015, 19:21
Replies: 220
Views: 129,936
Posted By TLB

Brass Monkey !

Brass Monkey !
Forum: Questions
24th Jul 2015, 19:53
Replies: 25
Views: 26,090
Posted By TLB

Another stat to add to the mix: Boeing has sold...

Another stat to add to the mix: Boeing has sold just over 8,000 B737s while the Airbus A320 family numbers about 6,400 (but they started about 7 years after the first 737). Both aircraft production...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2015, 20:33
Replies: 52
Views: 35,071
Posted By TLB

If memory serves, airspeed indications are, in...

If memory serves, airspeed indications are, in order:

Indicated --> Calibrated --> Equivalent --> True

Question: how would you know the EAS in the cockpit ?
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
12th Apr 2015, 20:46
Replies: 196
Views: 72,064
Posted By TLB

Right on !

Right on !
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2015, 14:26
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,624,062
Posted By TLB

Prior to becoming test pilot for the Eurofighter;...

Prior to becoming test pilot for the Eurofighter; then the F-16; and now the F-35, Canadian Billie Flynn spent 20 plus years as a CF-18 fighter pilot in the Canadian Air Force. His final flying tour...
Forum: Canada
9th Jul 2014, 20:44
Replies: 15
Views: 5,152
Posted By TLB

CYVR

I'm picking up a mid-size at YVR next week from Thrifty (booked thru Expedia) for $ 400/week - no CDW. But I booked it a couple of weeks ago.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Dec 2013, 23:31
Replies: 97
Views: 28,821
Posted By TLB

Children of the Magenta

I, and others, have posted this before, so apologies to those who have already seen it.

It is long - 25 mins - and it is dated - 16 years - but in my simple fighter pilot mind, should be required...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Dec 2013, 00:55
Replies: 97
Views: 28,821
Posted By TLB

Gums, You must be referring to the...

Gums,

You must be referring to the Mighty Voodoo, which I had the great pleasure of flying for 12 years/2,000+ hrs.

As a bit of a sidebar, I have considerable difficulty with the...
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