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Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2019, 16:04
Replies: 5
Views: 3,557
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Strangely enough just finished Ben Macintyre's...

Strangely enough just finished Ben Macintyre's book on Oleg Gordievsky, The Spy and the Traitor. Very brave man too. His exfiltration from the Soviet Union after he was betrayed is the stuff of...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2019, 22:37
Replies: 18
Views: 5,508
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

And Walter's cousin, Justin Cyder-Belvoir.

And Walter's cousin, Justin Cyder-Belvoir.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2019, 14:38
Replies: 157
Views: 45,166
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

One definitely did not come and do a couple of...

One definitely did not come and do a couple of circuits at Swinderby in 92, oh no...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2018, 23:26
Replies: 1,254
Views: 704,095
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

I’ve just picked on this individual post because...

I’ve just picked on this individual post because it sort of illustrates my point; absolutely no criticism of it or the poster is intended.

Is it a particular helicopter thing to demand groundings...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2018, 09:20
Replies: 1,254
Views: 704,095
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Ivorget I think you might be...

Ivorget



I think you might be...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2018, 14:32
Replies: 139
Views: 38,190
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

There's a pub in Reading called The Moderation....

There's a pub in Reading called The Moderation. Very handy for the Benson Orderly Officer!
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2018, 11:45
Replies: 161
Views: 32,928
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Exactly the same, plus we were starting on the "3...

Exactly the same, plus we were starting on the "3 blue long sleeved shirts, 3 pairs number 2 trousers, one pair DMS shoes" palaver. Fortunately this was all from the stores Sgt who had come out to...
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Nov 2017, 20:03
Replies: 212
Views: 116,845
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Looks like Vector in Gosport?

Looks like Vector in Gosport?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2017, 08:29
Replies: 117
Views: 42,575
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Do it. You do not have to be "110%...

Do it.

You do not have to be "110% committed, it being the only thing you've ever wanted etc etc". Don't listen to those who talk about taking up spaces that more deserving people could have...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2017, 09:06
Replies: 23
Views: 5,131
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Getting into close formation in a helicopter: ...

Getting into close formation in a helicopter:

When the crewman says "that's close enough" - 2 rotor spans
When the crewman says "that's REALLY close enough" - 1.5 rotor spans
When the crewman's...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2017, 06:13
Replies: 58
Views: 17,346
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

And most of them are nearly as old as this thread!

And most of them are nearly as old as this thread!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2017, 21:42
Replies: 111
Views: 45,699
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

"What do all the crewmen on 72 Sqn have in...

"What do all the crewmen on 72 Sqn have in common?"

"They've all been flying with D*** B***** when it's the first time he's ever been lost..."
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jul 2017, 07:32
Replies: 35
Views: 11,718
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/8...

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/842/755/493.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2017, 17:23
Replies: 94
Views: 33,232
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

:D:D:D Exactly what Evalu8ter said. Part of...

:D:D:D

Exactly what Evalu8ter said. Part of the initial brief was "don't ask for a new helicopter, there isn't any money ". The published cost of the Puma programme included (AIUI) a fair amount...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2017, 08:23
Replies: 178
Views: 40,590
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

The rotors on a helicopter are only there to keep...

The rotors on a helicopter are only there to keep the pilots cool.

When they stop turning, watch them start sweating ...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2017, 19:56
Replies: 178
Views: 40,590
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

In the event of an engine failure, we will look...

In the event of an engine failure, we will look forward and crash visually...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2017, 19:54
Replies: 178
Views: 40,590
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Try to stay in the middle of the air. Do not go...

Try to stay in the middle of the air. Do not go near the edges of it. The edges of the air can be recognized by the appearance of ground, buildings, sea, trees and interstellar space. It is much...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2017, 18:26
Replies: 39
Views: 9,958
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

:E:E:E:E:E (wish there was a little devil...

:E:E:E:E:E

(wish there was a little devil smiley)
Forum: Rotorheads
1st May 2017, 13:05
Replies: 23
Views: 5,785
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Certainly worked coming out of places like...

Certainly worked coming out of places like Forkhill! Trick was judging when to go for the fence...
Forum: Rotorheads
30th Apr 2017, 10:55
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,306,379
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

As said above, not mandated for RW. Also, ARAs...

As said above, not mandated for RW. Also, ARAs are not flown as a CDFA. A "CDFA" is flown like a Precision Approach to a Decision Altitude/Height (actually a DDA, to allow a margin such that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2017, 13:10
Replies: 90
Views: 30,064
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

I'm sure the fine folk over on ARRSE...

I'm sure the fine folk over on ARRSE (https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/forums/the-naafi-bar.27/) won't have anything to say about this at all...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Apr 2017, 12:57
Replies: 432
Views: 199,331
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

And in a Wessex in a lovely hover over a ridge...

And in a Wessex in a lovely hover over a ridge line in Wales (I think), in full autorotation, until the realisation dawned that this was a really stupid idea.
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Apr 2017, 09:58
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,306,379
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Surely Blacksod has a lighthouse too?

Surely Blacksod has a lighthouse too?
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2017, 13:09
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,306,379
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Perhaps they did see land on the radar, and it...

Perhaps they did see land on the radar, and it didn't raise any questions because if they thought they were at Blacksod they would be expecting to see land on the radar.

In the cold light of day...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2017, 17:46
Replies: 63
Views: 17,712
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Still a little confused. Here is my pension...

Still a little confused. Here is my pension forecast:

Estimate based on your National Insurance record up to 5 April 2016
£135.74 a week
Forecast if you contribute another 5 years before 5...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2017, 09:04
Replies: 432
Views: 199,331
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

That brought back memories of IF trg under the...

That brought back memories of IF trg under the hood all those years ago!

"A peek is worth thousand scans!"

And limited panel UPs on a Chipmunk...:eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Mar 2017, 06:59
Replies: 2,047
Views: 1,306,379
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

On a 225/175, if the aircraft is in a landing...

On a 225/175, if the aircraft is in a landing configuration and approaching a suitably designated site (airfield, heliport etc), the EGPWS is inhibited as the system assumes that you are trying to...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2017, 19:13
Replies: 284
Views: 155,108
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Flight Manual Supplement 4.

Flight Manual Supplement 4.
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Dec 2016, 16:01
Replies: 46
Views: 17,407
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

Why don't you give us the reason rather than...

Why don't you give us the reason rather than veiled hints, so we can all benefit from your unbounded wisdom?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2016, 06:23
Replies: 60
Views: 14,427
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

"Overarching" and "underpinning" in one post!...

"Overarching" and "underpinning" in one post! Well done, Sir! I salute you! :p
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2016, 14:48
Replies: 18
Views: 3,169
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

I'm still missing something (of course I could...

I'm still missing something (of course I could just get off my arse and go and speak to my pensions adviser...)

From the above link:

How does this affect the amount of State Pension you get?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2016, 10:11
Replies: 18
Views: 3,169
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

I understand what the £43 and COPE are, but the...

I understand what the £43 and COPE are, but the maximum additional state pension appears to be £155.65 (full pension) - £119.30 (basic pension) = £36.35? How then can my COPE amount be higher than...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Dec 2016, 07:41
Replies: 18
Views: 3,169
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

A brief question that I cannot find the answer to...

A brief question that I cannot find the answer to on the HMRC website:

My pension forecast is the full £155.65.
The basic state pension is £119.30

The HMRC calculator estimates my COPE amount...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2016, 12:32
Replies: 18
Views: 5,914
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

And to the two nurses who ensured he didn't die...

And to the two nurses who ensured he didn't die alone.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2016, 15:36
Replies: 10
Views: 4,265
Posted By obnoxio f*ckwit

I had one of those. My Flt Cdr was the Det Co...

I had one of those. My Flt Cdr was the Det Co before me, so I was getting substitution pay in their absence. I then took over from them as Det Co, but as acting unpaid.

I was earning more at home...
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