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Search: Posts Made By: TheOptimist
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Nov 2009, 16:17
Replies: 112
Views: 42,351
Posted By TheOptimist

Really? Given the little time he had to get...

Really? Given the little time he had to get himself sorted?

I imagine that had he planned it it wouldn't be a particularly difficult manouvre for one of you guys, but since it was a spur of the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Nov 2009, 19:47
Replies: 112
Views: 42,351
Posted By TheOptimist

I love this story. I don't neccessarily...

I love this story.

I don't neccessarily condone what Flt Lt Pollock did, but I can certainly understand it.

Looking back now it's all a bit of fun, and an excellent piece of flying. I would...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Nov 2009, 21:28
Replies: 18
Views: 3,227
Posted By TheOptimist

In fairness, if I was given the option for...

In fairness, if I was given the option for purchasing a toy like that I wouldn't really mind if it came with Ikea-like assembly instructions.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Nov 2009, 21:22
Replies: 18
Views: 3,227
Posted By TheOptimist

ATC thought that it was impossible to fly the JSF...

ATC thought that it was impossible to fly the JSF F-35's without the source codes....


....Little did they know the pilot was Australian.....
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Nov 2009, 19:17
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By TheOptimist

Specifically; - Control panel - Display ...

Specifically;

- Control panel
- Display
- 'Settings' tab
- See whether there is a box which says 'extend my windows desktop onto this moniter'
- Uncheck that box if it is checked.

Does...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Nov 2009, 20:03
Replies: 64
Views: 13,063
Posted By TheOptimist

Personally I think checklists are a fairly poor...

Personally I think checklists are a fairly poor method of preparation. For certain actions they are useful but you run the risk of falling into unvoluntary automaticity and simply reading the...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2009, 20:45
Replies: 13
Views: 1,731
Posted By TheOptimist

Your budget is tiny. You should be doubling that...

Your budget is tiny. You should be doubling that really. The David Clark H10-13.4 is the most well known basic headset around, and that's £260ish.

Personally when I buy my first headset it'll be...
Forum: Cabin Crew
16th Nov 2009, 20:24
Replies: 25
Views: 18,914
Posted By TheOptimist

You answer your own question - "inflate the life...

You answer your own question - "inflate the life jacket when you are leaving the aircraft"

Leaving doesn't mean the moment you get up from your seat, it means as you are stepping out of the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Nov 2009, 08:20
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By TheOptimist

It'd be difficult to make it cost effective but I...

It'd be difficult to make it cost effective but I don't see why not.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2009, 07:29
Replies: 77
Views: 22,923
Posted By TheOptimist

Strictly speaking, under the rules of false...

Strictly speaking, under the rules of false representation, should the name be changed to 'RA' instead of 'RAF?' Soon enough our pilots will be dropping aim9's out of C150's.

It's a real shame....
Forum: African Aviation
14th Nov 2009, 14:39
Replies: 21
Views: 6,517
Posted By TheOptimist

Urgh. I can't imagine the feeling of pressing...

Urgh. I can't imagine the feeling of pressing pulling the ejector cord and nothing happening.

At the very very very least we can be glad there wasn't a passenger in it.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2009, 16:25
Replies: 14
Views: 2,185
Posted By TheOptimist

This is excellent, very glad for this. ...

This is excellent, very glad for this.

However, what a muppet Cameron is. I bet it took him all the strength in the world not to reveal this initiative on remembrance sunday! I hope the scheme...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Nov 2009, 09:19
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,825,916
Posted By TheOptimist

Twice I've explained that I mean no disrespect...

Twice I've explained that I mean no disrespect and that I am only playing about. I'm sorry if you've taken it the wrong way but I'd suggest that if you can't take a light-hearted dig, you might be in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Nov 2009, 08:11
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,825,916
Posted By TheOptimist

Aviate using google is what I classify as...

Aviate using google is what I classify as cheating :E

As I said before though I don't intend any personal digs, the game is obviously only a bit of fun. I'm also sure there are people in here who...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Nov 2009, 21:01
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,825,916
Posted By TheOptimist

Mainly because for just about every aircraft in...

Mainly because for just about every aircraft in this thread, it is 'guessed' within one or two posts or the picture being put up. For some planes that's to be expected. Most people (including myself)...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Nov 2009, 20:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,590
Posted By TheOptimist

You just want to fly over the North sea? You can...

You just want to fly over the North sea? You can do that with a ppl(h).
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Nov 2009, 20:38
Replies: 8,604
Views: 1,825,916
Posted By TheOptimist

There is some serious cheating going on in this...

There is some serious cheating going on in this thread.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Nov 2009, 20:28
Replies: 142
Views: 49,150
Posted By TheOptimist

Number 1 on BBC news already :ugh: ...

Number 1 on BBC news already :ugh:

'Alledgedly.'

There's your key word.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2009, 20:22
Replies: 16
Views: 5,991
Posted By TheOptimist

^^^ I agree. This kind of thing looks fun. ...

^^^ I agree. This kind of thing looks fun.

I suppose you have to bear in mind anyone could be flying though, and if the jet had careered into the pier it wouldn't do much for the face of GA.
...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2009, 16:29
Replies: 16
Views: 5,991
Posted By TheOptimist

@ FlysafeLA, I can't imagine Rigg would just be...

@ FlysafeLA, I can't imagine Rigg would just be sitting back and letting Holm destroy his life in aviation....

I severely doubt Holm was flying the thing.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Nov 2009, 16:24
Replies: 4
Views: 853
Posted By TheOptimist

^^^ For that to work the aircraft would...

^^^

For that to work the aircraft would have to be flying in or over an airfield, and in the case of an attack, planes hurtling into your aerodrome and crashing isn't neccessarily a good thing :}
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Nov 2009, 14:43
Replies: 20
Views: 11,349
Posted By TheOptimist

Guppy I imagine that if you lose concentration...

Guppy I imagine that if you lose concentration for a moment that's a very quick speed builder! Imagine someone who didn't know that lumping on full power and pushing in the yoke to keep the nose...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Nov 2009, 11:14
Replies: 28
Views: 6,659
Posted By TheOptimist

I think some of you are getting bogged down with...

I think some of you are getting bogged down with your experience somewhat. If you're an experienced IR pilot then you're clearly going to like the old method much better.

From a PPL student...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2009, 00:28
Replies: 20
Views: 4,035
Posted By TheOptimist

Sky lanterns perhaps? ...

Sky lanterns perhaps?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqf8E2-WKoM&feature=related

They're really popular at the minute and people are letting them off everywhere.

I'm not determined to...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2009, 00:16
Replies: 20
Views: 4,035
Posted By TheOptimist

I'd have thought that if you could see 6-8...

I'd have thought that if you could see 6-8 afterburners you would have been able to hear them....

Not calling you a liar, I just wonder if you were mistaken perhaps. Are you sure they weren't...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2009, 23:09
Replies: 20
Views: 2,990
Posted By TheOptimist

Impossible, in my opinion. A) The fuel would...

Impossible, in my opinion.

A) The fuel would vaporize/particles would be too spread out for the fire to actually start.
B) The second jet would have to be low. Which isn't a great idea really....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Nov 2009, 17:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By TheOptimist

Well if they are kills the pilot is only one off...

Well if they are kills the pilot is only one off being the ace of all aces. Old Giora won't be happy.

Edit: In fact I'm not sure about military convention, whether the hearts are for the single...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
5th Nov 2009, 11:03
Replies: 271
Views: 52,032
Posted By TheOptimist

Would the real slim shady please sit down, please...

Would the real slim shady please sit down, please sit down, please sit down.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2009, 10:15
Replies: 67
Views: 13,573
Posted By TheOptimist

The OP specifies in terms of LOOKS.

The OP specifies in terms of LOOKS.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2009, 09:54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,687
Posted By TheOptimist

The pilot I went up with wouldn't be a problem....

The pilot I went up with wouldn't be a problem. Once he'd made a mess of things I'd take over, flick us back into straight and level, perform a lovely cuban 8 with a Pugachev's cobra to finish things...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2009, 09:42
Replies: 67
Views: 13,573
Posted By TheOptimist

In terms of prettiness and general gorgeousness -...

In terms of prettiness and general gorgeousness - The spitfire
In terms of looking completely badass - The mustang.

If I had to choose a favourite I'd go for the Spitfire, although it is very...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2009, 19:42
Replies: 30
Views: 3,388
Posted By TheOptimist

Capetonian - Sterile prep for theatre doesn't...

Capetonian - Sterile prep for theatre doesn't leave much time for poppies.

Fat Chris - Please quote all my 'stirring' and 'trolling' please. Would love for you to find a valid example of either.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2009, 19:32
Replies: 30
Views: 3,388
Posted By TheOptimist

Charlie Time, can you read? Or have you...

Charlie Time, can you read? Or have you conveniently ignored my other posts in this thread?

If you could point out exactly where I've shown any disrespect whatsoever then I'd be grateful.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2009, 19:23
Replies: 30
Views: 3,388
Posted By TheOptimist

It has nothing to do with my age and attitude. ...

It has nothing to do with my age and attitude.

It has far mroe to do with the fact none of you have actually given me a valid response beyond 'oh you're just young, you couldn't possibly know.'...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2009, 18:08
Replies: 30
Views: 3,388
Posted By TheOptimist

Can't you wear your mark of respect outside work?...

Can't you wear your mark of respect outside work?

Why are bodycare being disrespectful exactly? How is not allowing charity emblems on their uniforms disrespectful. Does this mean they are being...
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