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Forum: Military Aviation

14th Feb 2018, 15:11

Replies: 143

Scared of Flying?

Views: 48,993

Posted By Mikey66

I am not a 'real' pilot (150hr PPL but a long...

I am not a 'real' pilot (150hr PPL but a long time ago :() like some of the blokes/gals above but can relate too and enlightening reading (and admire peoples honesty, even if support within the armed...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

29th Sep 2017, 18:19

Replies: 27

Daily Express report on stalling

Views: 6,969

Posted By Mikey66

That's what has always scared me, you read...

That's what has always scared me, you read something that you have a wee bit of knowledge off and quickly see it is :mad:, read things you have no knowledge off and take it as truth.... As leat...

Forum: Military Aviation

27th Jun 2017, 18:02

Replies: 36

Youthful High Spirits

Views: 10,256

Posted By Mikey66

High jinks! Done some bloody stupid things in the...

High jinks! Done some bloody stupid things in the past myself but a switch comes on that thinks hang on... Ok, maybe gone beyond that but, these guys supposed to lead and you wonder about lack of...

Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.

20th Jun 2017, 21:27

Replies: 15

Portugal Waterbomber report

Views: 7,367

Posted By Mikey66

Defo no crash? Relieved if so, not really a pilot...

Defo no crash? Relieved if so, not really a pilot myself but know demanding flying and respect those guys/gals

Forum: Rotorheads

11th May 2017, 14:02

Replies: 33

Autogyros - commercial use

Views: 12,195

Posted By Mikey66

All the above has given me stuff to ponder on....

All the above has given me stuff to ponder on. Maybe there is just a niche area from them (as greater range/endurance then drones and cheaper then helicopters but the big players don't seem the mind...

Forum: Rotorheads

7th May 2017, 12:49

Replies: 33

Autogyros - commercial use

Views: 12,195

Posted By Mikey66

The Cavalon looks a wonderful sexy fun looking...

The Cavalon looks a wonderful sexy fun looking aircraft, to be honest they have obvious uses to me but poor rep safety wise and other reasons means they have never taken off I have a few ideas about...

Forum: Rotorheads

19th Apr 2017, 16:57

Replies: 33

Autogyros - commercial use

Views: 12,195

Posted By Mikey66

Oh yeah, read about that, interesting concept,...

Oh yeah, read about that, interesting concept, not sure how they powered the wing tips? Prob wrong saying poor safety record, any aircraft, assuming it's mechanically sound is safe as long as...

Forum: Rotorheads

19th Apr 2017, 16:10

Replies: 33

Autogyros - commercial use

Views: 12,195

Posted By Mikey66

Autogyros - commercial use

Hello, wasn't sure what forum too post this on but seeing as they have thrashing things on top.... Anyone ever come across autogyros for commercial use or are they just regarded as 'fun' machines...

Forum: Military Aviation

9th Oct 2010, 03:25

Replies: 12,908

Sticky Gaining An R.A.F Pilots Brevet In WW II

Views: 4,851,723

Posted By Mikey66

Great stuff

I wish to complain about this thread, came across it 2 nights ago and kept me up until 6am both times and only up to page 60 (and still wanted to carry on reading!), my partner is wondering why I...

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