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Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2009, 09:03
Replies: 22
Views: 3,477
Posted By Chancros

Yes, Woodford did manage to repeat history...

Yes, Woodford did manage to repeat history without learning from it, although Warton saw to that the second time round!

Regarding my ideas on having more engineering resources, I opened another...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Aug 2009, 08:28
Replies: 13
Views: 1,985
Posted By Chancros

I am not saying we can 'magic up' some new crews...

I am not saying we can 'magic up' some new crews (but clearly we need more, plus more airframes), rather that IF it were possible to use VH-71s then it would seem to make sense to crew them with the...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Aug 2009, 10:23
Replies: 13
Views: 1,985
Posted By Chancros

Re-trained AAC Lynx crews? They have little else...

Re-trained AAC Lynx crews? They have little else to do anywhere the sun shines. Or RN Commando crews?

But of course that would bring up inter-service issues. Can't have that!

So it'll have to...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2009, 10:14
Replies: 22
Views: 3,477
Posted By Chancros

Since retiring from industry I have done some...

Since retiring from industry I have done some teaching at universities, both engineering and some management. I think young people are as clever as they ever were, and much more focussed on what they...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2009, 17:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,833
Posted By Chancros

One disadvantage of the Lightning was that the...

One disadvantage of the Lightning was that the engine config left little room for fuel. So they crammed it in where they could, including inside the flaps (!). This meant that there were many...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2009, 15:49
Replies: 22
Views: 3,477
Posted By Chancros

What is really wrong with defence tech?

As I am new to this forum, but old in the industry, I think it is only right I start with some thoughts about what is wrong with defence technology, along the lines of 'if I was Procurement...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2009, 13:18
Replies: 13
Views: 1,985
Posted By Chancros

Flightglobal and AvWeek both say VH-71a has BERP...

Flightglobal and AvWeek both say VH-71a has BERP IV.

The fuselage is the rear loading type, but from photos seems the ramp is not fitted, just a 'hatch' (to escape, or shoot from?). Perhaps...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2009, 12:21
Replies: 13
Views: 1,985
Posted By Chancros

Afghan helos 'cheap as chips'?

Seems the VH-71s could be got cheaply, maybe even free to save the embarassment of scrapping them. Mr Obama could then say he was supporting a key coalition partner to justify it. So HMG could get...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Aug 2009, 09:07
Replies: 13
Views: 1,985
Posted By Chancros

Please Mr Obama?

I am a newbie, but please don't go easy on me!

Over recent weeks there has been much talk about helos and Afghanistan. Some well informed views here (unlike 'out there'). However, one thing that...
Forum: Flight Testing
13th Aug 2009, 08:49
Replies: 100
Views: 35,407
Posted By Chancros

John Farley's book is so good...

..that I joined PPrune to read more!

Worth catching any talks he makes too.
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