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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Feb 2023, 18:46
Replies: 672
Views: 613,923
Posted By SandyYoung

As a non-pilot I can't understand why the...

As a non-pilot I can't understand why the controls shown at post 510 are so similar. Surely the feathering levers should be located somewhere physically away from the flap lever. I do see that there...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2023, 19:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,844
Posted By SandyYoung

The listing is for Sergeant being promoted to...

The listing is for Sergeant being promoted to Pilot Officer and there are no initials. I'm presuming that it's him but a search of the records should confirm. I'm leaving that to his grand-daughter -...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2023, 15:21
Replies: 5
Views: 1,844
Posted By SandyYoung

David Fulton was listed in the London Gazette of...

David Fulton was listed in the London Gazette of 6 July 1943 as 981577 Pilot Officer as of 13th May 1943.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2023, 09:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,844
Posted By SandyYoung

Thanks for that. I am with David's...

Thanks for that.

I am with David's granddaughter, Kirstin, now and you have the correct one.

That's much appreciated and any other information would be of help.

Kind regards,

Sandy.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2023, 11:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,844
Posted By SandyYoung

David A A Fulton.

I'm researching David Alexander Allan Fulton, b. 27 Feb 1918, who served in the RAF as a Pilot Officer during WW2. He flew with Bomber Command as was involved in two accidents, one in Canada and one,...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Oct 2018, 08:27
Replies: 65
Views: 19,482
Posted By SandyYoung

I wondered how long it would take before the...

I wondered how long it would take before the voice of reason was heard. We are in a time of 'electric mania' but it will pass and something else will excite us.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2018, 14:31
Replies: 21
Views: 4,270
Posted By SandyYoung

The original 'wet-plate' film - which was on...

The original 'wet-plate' film - which was on glass or tin plate - had to be exposed whilst the chemical was still moist. I think this was about 5 - 10 minutes after coating. Are we certain this was...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2017, 12:03
Replies: 432
Views: 199,659
Posted By SandyYoung

Sad that on a 'professional' forum the pilot is...

Sad that on a 'professional' forum the pilot is being blamed for flying too low in poor visibility, with little evidence. He may have been 1000 feet above the highest mountain and experienced a...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Mar 2014, 22:06
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,322,940
Posted By SandyYoung

The 'maximum detection range is 2 - 3km' which is...

The 'maximum detection range is 2 - 3km' which is fairly useless. As became clear in the Air France search what's required is a massive pulse to give a sensible range, delivered at far longer...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2014, 08:33
Replies: 714
Views: 162,524
Posted By SandyYoung

Is a nut and bolt needed here? Surely a bolt...

Is a nut and bolt needed here? Surely a bolt without threads secured with a split pin or similar would suffice. From what I read there is little force exerted on the shackle which would make it open....
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Jan 2014, 11:22
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,223,199
Posted By SandyYoung

German designed machine ... engineering clumsiness

Well that's a stormer! Most of the German gear I've used has been superb!
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2013, 19:11
Replies: 10
Views: 4,476
Posted By SandyYoung

There's more to the story. For those interested...

There's more to the story. For those interested the following links may help:

Land Rover 1/2 ton Lightweight - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Dec 2013, 15:04
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,223,199
Posted By SandyYoung

No need for Accident Investigation team nor...

No need for Accident Investigation team nor further discussion here. The Sunday Times - front page, no less - has solved the mystery.

'Pilot error' says the headline. Hmmm.

SY
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Dec 2013, 22:48
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,223,199
Posted By SandyYoung

As for witness statements, they aren't worth the...

As for witness statements, they aren't worth the paper they are written on.

At least two posts refer to witness statements as being worthless. This is quite incorrect. In a previous incarnation I...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2013, 21:19
Replies: 210
Views: 22,701
Posted By SandyYoung

The various references to "drunken slappers from...

The various references to "drunken slappers from council estates" are quite offensive. One presumes the authors are tee-total castle dwellers.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2013, 16:48
Replies: 24
Views: 3,388
Posted By SandyYoung

Looks like two rows of magnets.

Looks like two rows of magnets.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2013, 16:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By SandyYoung

November 4, Thanks for these posts. ...

November 4,

Thanks for these posts.

John Wotherspoon was in a reserved occupation but left that to serve, a decision which cost him his life. His widow, Scotland's oldest practising...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2013, 09:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,351
Posted By SandyYoung

170 Sqdn 9/10 April 1945

I'd appreciate advice regarding records for 170 Sqdn on 9/10th April 1945, in particular the circumstances of the loss of a Lancaster in which F/O John Wotherspoon, 165703, was crew.

Any pointers...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2013, 23:12
Replies: 198
Views: 31,323
Posted By SandyYoung

Currently, many Scots realise that the First...

Currently, many Scots realise that the First Puddock would dearly like to become King Puddock.

Further poor governance by the struggling coalition will increase the 'Yes' vote as people protest...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2013, 13:02
Replies: 2,185
Views: 1,034,382
Posted By SandyYoung

Why the fixation with Lithium?

Why is there such a fixation with Lithium? Does it really matter what battery technology is used provided it works reliably and does not burst into flames at random intervals?

Suspect that in...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Oct 2011, 20:13
Replies: 1,688
Views: 407,455
Posted By SandyYoung

"father of Windows"

DW,

A minor point - Windows appeared on the original Apple Mac well before Bill G. was involved. IIRC it was on the Apple Lisa before that.

I'm told the mouse part of the WIMPs interface...
Forum: Tech Log
27th May 2011, 23:04
Replies: 2,070
Views: 615,503
Posted By SandyYoung

I know nothing about flying but having spent most...

I know nothing about flying but having spent most of my professional life writing software am well aware of the difficulty of the 'user interface' between man and machine.

One thing is...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jan 2011, 19:10
Replies: 156
Views: 50,298
Posted By SandyYoung

Yes, I am aware that pilots may never work again...

Yes, I am aware that pilots may never work again if found to be over the limit and I'm sure the vast majority of pilots have no wish to endanger themselves or their passengers.

I was trying to...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jan 2011, 22:49
Replies: 156
Views: 50,298
Posted By SandyYoung

I'm sorry, but I profoundly disagree with some of...

I'm sorry, but I profoundly disagree with some of what's been posted here.

This pilot has not been jailed because he is an alcoholic but because he was a danger to the passengers who should have...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2010, 09:57
Replies: 49
Views: 38,734
Posted By SandyYoung

Hercules

PtH,

There was a lengthy account of this (or a very similar) event on the web. As I recall the means by which engines were synchronised involved shutting off fuel and that was done engine by...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2010, 00:02
Replies: 64
Views: 18,090
Posted By SandyYoung

Kate Saunders

25 September 1991 - 2005 (http://www.ejection-history.org.uk/project/year_pages/1991.htm#sep)

RAF Harrier T4A XZ147/S of 233 OCU. A female cadet was seriously injured after ejecting from a Royal...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jul 2009, 22:37
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,290,626
Posted By SandyYoung

Weak Pingers

Graybeard,

You said "The return on investment in pingers has to be pretty poor".

How does one calculate that? If this pinger is not heard and it's required to use conventional methods to...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jul 2009, 18:23
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,290,626
Posted By SandyYoung

Pinger life

I can't believe that the pinger output is so poor. Instead of sending out lots of weak signals what's clearly needed is a smaller number of really loud signals per hour.

That would have no effect...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jun 2009, 17:41
Replies: 4,593
Views: 3,290,626
Posted By SandyYoung

Pinger strength

I have no connection with the aircraft industry but have been following with interest some of the very technical discussions on this forum.

One thing I do not understand is why the pinger signal...
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