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Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2015, 19:29
Replies: 128
Views: 19,224
Posted By Type1106

MSOCS - thank you and how true! I'm surprised the...

MSOCS - thank you and how true! I'm surprised the Mods let this thread get this far starting as it did by an obvious troll who, I now note, has dissapeared.

Thanks again
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jan 2015, 18:53
Replies: 128
Views: 19,224
Posted By Type1106

Would someone be kind enough to explain to an old...

Would someone be kind enough to explain to an old much retired Sqn Ldr (04 in U.S. parlance when I was on exchange) just what an OF5 (Wg CD-R perhaps?) and an SO1 might be?

Thank you
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2014, 19:39
Replies: 48
Views: 8,830
Posted By Type1106

Cool Ah... thanks - glad I'm long gone! 1106

Ah... thanks - glad I'm long gone!
1106
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2014, 19:22
Replies: 48
Views: 8,830
Posted By Type1106

Angry Aerospace battle what?

I've just read in the Torygraph under graduations from Sleaford Tech that two have graduated as "Aerospace Battle Managers".
Would someone be so kind as to explain to an old fart WTF is an Aerospace...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2013, 20:54
Replies: 123
Views: 34,751
Posted By Type1106

Sharpend, Now when would that last " global"...

Sharpend,
Now when would that last " global" have been? Don't sound like a " global" to me as it didn't go "global" if you get my drift. Be interesting to know when you were an FI on 241 as well....
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2013, 19:06
Replies: 43
Views: 17,644
Posted By Type1106

Six The RAF C Mk1 (Vickers Type 1106 - one...

Six

The RAF C Mk1 (Vickers Type 1106 - one of them is still flying as a C Mk1 K) had three cruise modes: M0.84 - long range; M.86 - normal; M.88 - high speed. All indicated - knock off 0.02 for...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Jan 2013, 19:26
Replies: 48
Views: 21,615
Posted By Type1106

Just thinking...... What was the route frm JB...

Just thinking......
What was the route frm JB to Atlanta? Both are north of the equator - JB not much, Atlanta quite a lot - and the last time I was at ASI (25 years ago admittedly) it was south of...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2012, 18:24
Replies: 294
Views: 89,191
Posted By Type1106

Thanks Beags - I knew you would have the answer. ...

Thanks Beags - I knew you would have the answer.
However they did know Lew Hill was a problem back in the Belfast days but there was no ILS on 08 back then.
I certainly remember the Tristar auto...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2012, 19:37
Replies: 294
Views: 89,191
Posted By Type1106

Way before the arrival of Tristar, and as...

Way before the arrival of Tristar, and as Airsound has posted previously, the Belfast was Cat III capable with the same equipment as the HS Trident operated by BEA; indeed it was supposed to have...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2012, 18:39
Replies: 27
Views: 6,015
Posted By Type1106

Why here?

Maybe it's just me....but what the hell has this to do with "Military Aircrew"?
Forum: Tech Log
17th Aug 2012, 18:38
Replies: 11
Views: 1,954
Posted By Type1106

Hawk 37 Thank you - I understand that but the...

Hawk 37
Thank you - I understand that but the earlier posts seem to suggest that while the centre of mass moved the CofG did not and this clearly is not the case. Maybe I misunderstood the argument....
Forum: Tech Log
16th Aug 2012, 17:15
Replies: 11
Views: 1,954
Posted By Type1106

So why does every large aircraft I have ever...

So why does every large aircraft I have ever flown have a range of CofG and certainly for take off it is vital that the load distribution results in the CofG being within those limits and remains...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jul 2012, 18:36
Replies: 37
Views: 10,034
Posted By Type1106

No, not there but question If pension age rises...

No, not there but question
If pension age rises to 60 what happens to compulsory retirement at 55?

Also, the man's lying again like so many before him: our pay awards were always abated by a...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jul 2012, 20:53
Replies: 388
Views: 100,133
Posted By Type1106

I'll bet 'extricate' wishes he'd never started...

I'll bet 'extricate' wishes he'd never started this!:sad:
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2012, 18:55
Replies: 12
Views: 2,544
Posted By Type1106

It's a very long time since I had to think about...

It's a very long time since I had to think about basic propellor theory but I'm surprised you prop drivers don't know why this happens.

I think you'll find it has to do with "TAS/IAS...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2012, 18:39
Replies: 294
Views: 89,191
Posted By Type1106

XV 277 Good point - but why on Easter Sunday...

XV 277

Good point - but why on Easter Sunday or any other Sunday come to that? The new FY started on Friday anyway. I know - it was to prove to the inmates of Cartoon town how quiet it is. Not...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Mar 2012, 18:18
Replies: 38
Views: 9,393
Posted By Type1106

I think a lot of these precautions go back to the...

I think a lot of these precautions go back to the days of piston engine ac using high octane gasoline. As has been said, it's difficult to get kerosene to burn under these circumstances BUT kerosene...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Dec 2011, 16:17
Replies: 13
Views: 4,841
Posted By Type1106

Stepwilk Best comment I've heard on this...

Stepwilk

Best comment I've heard on this subject and I agree with you 100%!:ok:
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Nov 2011, 09:47
Replies: 115
Views: 33,478
Posted By Type1106

BA/AA - No Way????

How is this going to affect Willy Walsh's much vaunted ( and much hated by The Bearded One) BA/AA tie up?

I hope it kills it dead - BA has its problems, but I shudder at the thought of buying a BA...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Nov 2011, 16:02
Replies: 4
Views: 8,555
Posted By Type1106

Aerobat 77 I think you are confusing...

Aerobat 77

I think you are confusing yourself here. The limitations on CAT1 are in RVR, not met vis; if the particular runway minima allow it you can make the approach in an RVR of 550m PROVIDED...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2011, 16:49
Replies: 118
Views: 19,182
Posted By Type1106

Now he's gone................is he for real? ...

Now he's gone................is he for real?

Sorry - WAS he for real?
Forum: Tech Log
31st Oct 2011, 10:54
Replies: 15
Views: 1,979
Posted By Type1106

If ATC said something along the lines of 'From...

If ATC said something along the lines of 'From present position fly track of *** until advised' it should not pose a problem for the FMS. These days there must be very few aircraft flying under IFR...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2011, 16:15
Replies: 81
Views: 47,963
Posted By Type1106

RAFENG - where did you get the 'capped at 5%'...

RAFENG - where did you get the 'capped at 5%' from? First I've heard of it.

1106
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2011, 16:03
Replies: 21
Views: 4,119
Posted By Type1106

Think the expression "You can't polish a turd..."...

Think the expression "You can't polish a turd..." covers it!
Forum: Tech Log
4th Mar 2011, 11:23
Replies: 36
Views: 9,352
Posted By Type1106

Try this site to visualise the problem- Great...

Try this site to visualise the problem- Great Circle Mapper. Great Circle Mapper (http://www.gcmap.com/)

1106
Forum: Tech Log
15th Feb 2011, 15:41
Replies: 22
Views: 4,182
Posted By Type1106

In my experience it was perfectly normal to use a...

In my experience it was perfectly normal to use a reduced flap landing in gusty/crosswind conditions - as you clearly were in the situation you describe. A small addition to Vref can added. In the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Dec 2010, 19:59
Replies: 17
Views: 3,901
Posted By Type1106

DR - you are a miserable b****r. Only a look...

DR - you are a miserable b****r. Only a look alike Scrooge would see this as a 'loose loose' situation.

Get some Christmas cheer man and try and see the good side.

1106
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2010, 08:10
Replies: 193
Views: 39,410
Posted By Type1106

High Spirits

Many thanks - I thought I knew most of the dark blue boy's slang but that one passed me by1
1106
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Oct 2010, 20:20
Replies: 193
Views: 39,410
Posted By Type1106

Help! For a thick ex truckie - what is a...

Help!
For a thick ex truckie - what is a 'junglie' please>:confused:
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Sep 2010, 19:32
Replies: 59
Views: 47,283
Posted By Type1106

ALP Who or what gave you the impression he...

ALP

Who or what gave you the impression he was on an ILS to 25?
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Sep 2010, 11:26
Replies: 59
Views: 47,283
Posted By Type1106

Yes, it's still VOR only for R/W 07. If the...

Yes, it's still VOR only for R/W 07.

If the time was 19.08 local, that would make it 17:08 Z, and we don't seem to have the METAR for 16:50 z - which would be the most relevant -but it would seem...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Sep 2010, 15:47
Replies: 20
Views: 5,568
Posted By Type1106

In the late 80s, early 90s, I carried out a...

In the late 80s, early 90s, I carried out a number of post major inspection air tests in the RAF's VC10s.

In most configurations she stalled like any aeroplane, with aerodynamic as well as stick...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Sep 2010, 19:43
Replies: 71
Views: 22,799
Posted By Type1106

This thread, like some others, is descending into...

This thread, like some others, is descending into a willy waving contest between civil and military pilots and is totally childish. Let's all grow up and go back to the serious matter of pilots...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2010, 11:08
Replies: 47
Views: 10,452
Posted By Type1106

Spanish No Fly The route from UK to Cyprus...

Spanish No Fly

The route from UK to Cyprus to Bahrain was, in those days, as you describe.
However from there on The route took us over the UAE, Oman (Masirah Island) then straight across the...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2010, 20:11
Replies: 47
Views: 10,452
Posted By Type1106

Once Gan (73 ish?) closed, the route became Brize...

Once Gan (73 ish?) closed, the route became Brize Bahrain Colombo Hong Kong. The Brits tended to do the Changi slip (until that closed about the same time) and the VC10 the Hong Kong. By the time I...
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