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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Apr 2013, 07:52
Replies: 1,623
Views: 609,609
Posted By options770

Eastern's problems were the timing of the slot...

Eastern's problems were the timing of the slot which was inconvenient and their pricing. Arriving in Brussels about 1330 and leaving at 1400 meant that all business trips had to include a night stop....
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2013, 14:10
Replies: 205
Views: 66,002
Posted By options770

Reg was a flight commander when I was on 7 Sqn at...

Reg was a flight commander when I was on 7 Sqn at St Mawgan. A good man.

On another note, I only once was faced with landing on only one engine after an air test when I couldn't get a relight. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2013, 08:44
Replies: 205
Views: 66,002
Posted By options770

I did a few years flying the Canberra but it does...

I did a few years flying the Canberra but it does seem a long time ago. If I can be of assistance please let me know

Joe
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2013, 13:22
Replies: 41
Views: 12,434
Posted By options770

When I was on 27 we did the sampling from Midway...

When I was on 27 we did the sampling from Midway and the aircraft were cleaned after every flight just to get rid of the oil and other substances stuck to the surfaces. This was to keep then clean...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Oct 2012, 07:49
Replies: 1,623
Views: 609,609
Posted By options770

I understand that Eastern are cancelling the...

I understand that Eastern are cancelling the Southampton to Brussels route on 11 November so your list for next summer is wrong. I have been flying the route for over 3 years now, firstly with Flybe...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th May 2012, 19:51
Replies: 22
Views: 9,823
Posted By options770

I flew 426 when she was on 27 Sqn, not all of the...

I flew 426 when she was on 27 Sqn, not all of the aircraft were shiny. That was mainly for the 'sniffers', it made it easier to keep them clean when needed
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Apr 2012, 07:12
Replies: 1,623
Views: 609,609
Posted By options770

I think the low number of passengers on the...

I think the low number of passengers on the Brussels flight will improve. Many regulars like me who book well in advance have flights with other airlines and will revert to T3 when they are...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Apr 2012, 09:31
Replies: 146
Views: 47,598
Posted By options770

:)Thanks Steve, downloaded :)

:)Thanks Steve, downloaded :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Apr 2012, 17:24
Replies: 146
Views: 47,598
Posted By options770

A little trip to Cyprus

It all started on a Thursday.

A simple transit from St Mawgan to Naples. The transit wasuneventful apart from falling out of the Airway and getting vectors from FrenchAir Traffic Control because...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Apr 2012, 15:02
Replies: 146
Views: 47,598
Posted By options770

B2 Pilot's Notes

I have been asked by Tangmere Aviation museum if I have Pilot's notes for the B2 to go with the cockpit I have loaned them.

Unfortunately I do not but would like to acquire a set, so if anyone...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Mar 2012, 13:37
Replies: 146
Views: 47,598
Posted By options770

Compass failure follow up

I have checked in the log book I have with me in Brussels and have flown with both Dalek and BSweeper. Of interest is the fact that on the Gib to UK compass failure, Dalek was the Navigator!!!:D
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Mar 2012, 20:56
Replies: 146
Views: 47,598
Posted By options770

While the lamp is still swinging :) One...

While the lamp is still swinging :)

One Friday morning we were doing practice interceptions under the control of a Shackleton near Lundy Island when we got a message from 18 Group that a Russian...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Mar 2012, 20:01
Replies: 146
Views: 47,598
Posted By options770

To be honest had we had warning of electrical...

To be honest had we had warning of electrical activity we wouldn't have streamed in cloud. There was no apparent damage from either strike apart from the small entry hole but we did the compass swing...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2012, 07:52
Replies: 205
Views: 66,002
Posted By options770

GAP

One function we had on 7 Sqn which was a lot of fun was providing training for Forward Air Controllers at Templeton Airfield in South Wales. This involved flying what was known as the Templeton GAP...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Mar 2012, 19:22
Replies: 146
Views: 47,598
Posted By options770

One Monday morning en-route to Kinloss from St...

One Monday morning en-route to Kinloss from St Mawgan via the Hebrides range in a TT18... We were streaming the Rushton, in cloud, while flying north parallelling the coast.
Happily listening to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Mar 2012, 09:37
Replies: 146
Views: 47,598
Posted By options770

Steve if you PM me I will let you have personal...

Steve if you PM me I will let you have personal details and the odd story :O

Joe
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2012, 07:46
Replies: 205
Views: 66,002
Posted By options770

Naval Runs

For the beginning of each course we would do 'Dry' runs using the sircraft as the target while the crews learnt and practised the procedures. This would usually take 2 days. Then we went 'Hot' flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2012, 17:53
Replies: 205
Views: 66,002
Posted By options770

I did target towing using the TT18 on 7 Sqn at St...

I did target towing using the TT18 on 7 Sqn at St Mawgan. We only did ground to air, so I have no experience of air to air.

We flew with a sleeve which we deployed from a canister in the air and...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Mar 2012, 16:11
Replies: 1,623
Views: 609,609
Posted By options770

I have flown the SOU to BRU route for the past 3...

I have flown the SOU to BRU route for the past 3 years and watched the passenger numbers dwindle as the schedule became less attractive.
In the days of the early morning and evening flights we used...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2012, 08:23
Replies: 205
Views: 66,002
Posted By options770

We were listen only on the Nimrod frequency and...

We were listen only on the Nimrod frequency and they were only broadcasting positions so it was a method of launching silently without alerting the enemy!
We broadcast on a different frequency on...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2012, 18:49
Replies: 205
Views: 66,002
Posted By options770

I have done the Lopro from both sides, on 27 Sqn...

I have done the Lopro from both sides, on 27 Sqn despatching a Canberra to do the run but as stated, Selfpro was much more fun.

On 7 Sqn at St Mawgan we did the Lopro but working with a Nimrod...
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