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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Jun 2014, 15:59
Replies: 32
Views: 10,032
Posted By Lightning Mate

This underwhelms me. Look to the future...

This underwhelms me.


Look to the future with the "magenta line children".
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jun 2014, 13:38
Replies: 50
Views: 33,954
Posted By Lightning Mate

safetypee - here ye go. Coltishall 1969. ...

safetypee - here ye go.


Coltishall 1969.


http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/Lightning_29001/WoE/Where%20on%20Earth/16-ship640_zpsd417c573.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jun 2014, 09:15
Replies: 50
Views: 33,954
Posted By Lightning Mate

"Would that be for a Buccaneer by any chance?" ...

"Would that be for a Buccaneer by any chance?"


Not a Buccaneer - a Jaguar.
Forum: Questions
16th Jun 2014, 11:47
Replies: 13
Views: 10,403
Posted By Lightning Mate

Dutch roll occurs when lateral stability is more...

Dutch roll occurs when lateral stability is more powerful than directional stability.


As altitude (and therefore TAS) increases, the directional stability reduces at a greater rate than lateral....
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2014, 10:26
Replies: 34
Views: 14,034
Posted By Lightning Mate

Wotcha newt.

Wotcha newt.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2014, 08:59
Replies: 34
Views: 14,034
Posted By Lightning Mate

"Always wondered how the 2-man principle was...

"Always wondered how the 2-man principle was enabled in ops with single crewman aircraft."


The Nuclear Safety Committee was persuaded that the use of HF satisfied the requirement as far as the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jun 2014, 17:32
Replies: 50
Views: 33,954
Posted By Lightning Mate

Yes - just supersonic. He did it a second...

Yes - just supersonic.


He did it a second time from Lightning F3 XP739.


Can't match that - I only have one Martin Baker tie.
Forum: Questions
15th Jun 2014, 17:19
Replies: 42
Views: 9,609
Posted By Lightning Mate

Black magic innit.................. If...

Black magic innit..................


If you are not qualified professionally to fly aeroplanes then please stay off this thread.
Forum: Questions
15th Jun 2014, 12:37
Replies: 42
Views: 9,609
Posted By Lightning Mate

"Anyone know how it is done? Differential...

"Anyone know how it is done? Differential aileron? Black magic? S&M?"


Black magic mate.............................


WTF !!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jun 2014, 11:09
Replies: 50
Views: 33,954
Posted By Lightning Mate

The lead ship had to give a fair amount of power...

The lead ship had to give a fair amount of power to the rest of such a big formation and the speed was quite low over the top.


Hence the use of a bit of flap.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jun 2014, 09:57
Replies: 50
Views: 33,954
Posted By Lightning Mate

Tremblers - Paris 1965. ...

Tremblers - Paris 1965.


http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/Lightning_29001/WoE/Where%20on%20Earth/1111965teamb1200_zps44db347e.jpg


L to R :


Tony Doyle, Pete Creigh, ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jun 2014, 13:42
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,907
Posted By Lightning Mate

oldpax, Would you care to respond to...

oldpax,


Would you care to respond to G-ARZG as pure courtesy, or do you wish to continue as you are on "Where on Earth"?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Jun 2014, 13:23
Replies: 11,849
Views: 1,222,871
Posted By Lightning Mate

I admire your persistence and sentiments Hesham. ...

I admire your persistence and sentiments Hesham.


However, all the old players have moved to a site of their own.


Please keep trying.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Jun 2014, 09:00
Replies: 7
Views: 3,075
Posted By Lightning Mate

As far as aircraft blades are concerned, they are...

As far as aircraft blades are concerned, they are swept back aerofoils which thus increase critical Mach number.


This is beneficial at higher altitudes.


Dunno about submarines.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st May 2014, 09:14
Replies: 41
Views: 12,973
Posted By Lightning Mate

I remember taking the overrun RHAG on take-off in...

I remember taking the overrun RHAG on take-off in a heavy Jaguar (engine surge).


It paid out 1300 feet irrespective of the engagement speed.


150 knots to zero in 1300 ft is quite a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th May 2014, 13:28
Replies: 10
Views: 3,050
Posted By Lightning Mate

Text speak rubbish will not get you past any...

Text speak rubbish will not get you past any written tests in a job interview !
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th May 2014, 11:40
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,907
Posted By Lightning Mate

Yes - I know where it is but I'll leave it for...

Yes - I know where it is but I'll leave it for someone more deserving.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th May 2014, 09:27
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,907
Posted By Lightning Mate

Spanish Buchons modified to look like P51s.

Spanish Buchons modified to look like P51s.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th May 2014, 15:38
Replies: 24
Views: 5,436
Posted By Lightning Mate

There is only one Lightning...........

There is only one Lightning...........
Forum: Tech Log
9th May 2014, 10:25
Replies: 36
Views: 13,284
Posted By Lightning Mate

The modern term for alternator is AC generator.

The modern term for alternator is AC generator.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2014, 17:18
Replies: 16
Views: 3,602
Posted By Lightning Mate

I shall certainly watch the Bournemouth show,...

I shall certainly watch the Bournemouth show, which I don't normally do.


If only we had more Lancasters. We're very good at destroying our heritage aren't we !
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd May 2014, 16:28
Replies: 9
Views: 6,743
Posted By Lightning Mate

paco, PL is no longer CGI - it's TS.

paco,


PL is no longer CGI - it's TS.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2014, 12:56
Replies: 52
Views: 10,655
Posted By Lightning Mate

?????????????????

?????????????????
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2014, 13:14
Replies: 52
Views: 10,655
Posted By Lightning Mate

As an ex-RAF QFI I find this thread intriguing.

As an ex-RAF QFI I find this thread intriguing.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2014, 12:56
Replies: 23
Views: 4,302
Posted By Lightning Mate

Low level at the bottom of the Grand Canyon...

Low level at the bottom of the Grand Canyon before it was banned.


4-ship at 450 knots - needed lossa g in places.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Apr 2014, 16:03
Replies: 7
Views: 3,217
Posted By Lightning Mate

Sorry - I started at 18, almost fifty years ago.

Sorry - I started at 18, almost fifty years ago.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2014, 15:26
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,213,659
Posted By Lightning Mate

"If they end up being switched off then it was a...

"If they end up being switched off then it was a deliberate act , case closed."


They cannot be switched off.


They run automatically from the point at which the aeroplane is capable of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Apr 2014, 19:09
Replies: 25
Views: 5,641
Posted By Lightning Mate

"What was the distance from where IT and you...

"What was the distance from where IT and you landed?"


Right next to it. The parachute opened at 190 ft according to Boscombe Down ballistics department and I landed about 40 yds from the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2014, 13:23
Replies: 23
Views: 5,226
Posted By Lightning Mate

Thread drift. If you don't like heights...

Thread drift.


If you don't like heights then stay very low.....


http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/Lightning_29116/howtogooverahill_zps8a93f166.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Apr 2014, 13:17
Replies: 20,482
Views: 3,192,907
Posted By Lightning Mate

Who has control of the thread ?

Who has control of the thread ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Apr 2014, 13:15
Replies: 25
Views: 5,641
Posted By Lightning Mate

I managed to get a jet to land in 50 Yards...

I managed to get a jet to land in 50 Yards !http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/Lightning_29115/XX828wreckage_zpsc4c49cbe.jpg
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2014, 12:12
Replies: 47
Views: 18,126
Posted By Lightning Mate

One has to be correctly attired if going...

One has to be correctly attired if going high.....


http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/Lightning_29/Lightning_29105/pressure_zpsff162533.jpg
Forum: Questions
2nd Apr 2014, 21:25
Replies: 7
Views: 5,065
Posted By Lightning Mate

"I really do wonder about some of the present...

"I really do wonder about some of the present generation of pilots. :{ "


You are not alone...............
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Apr 2014, 14:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,349
Posted By Lightning Mate

Blimey John - you looked worse for wear even back...

Blimey John - you looked worse for wear even back then.


Not as much as I do though.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Apr 2014, 12:32
Replies: 8
Views: 3,041
Posted By Lightning Mate

Nothing unusual there I'm afraid, and any pilot...

Nothing unusual there I'm afraid, and any pilot who can't handle it shouldn't be in the office.
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