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Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2016, 10:34
Replies: 18
Views: 6,221
Posted By Tom355uk

The AoA gauge on the Buccaneer was driven by the...

The AoA gauge on the Buccaneer was driven by the Airstream Direction Detector, a fixed incidence probe on the starboard nose cone that used the differential air pressure in a horizontally divided...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2016, 12:05
Replies: 18
Views: 6,221
Posted By Tom355uk

Many thanks chaps, some very valuable input! ...

Many thanks chaps, some very valuable input!

Unfortunately wind tunnel tests on an Airfix are out of the question , the resources available won't cover the costs!

I thought I'd end up having to...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2016, 22:04
Replies: 18
Views: 6,221
Posted By Tom355uk

Blackburn Buccaneer - Aerodynamic parameters/Flight Test results

Evening all, really run up a dead end and this is the last place I can think of that might hold the answer!

I'm trying to produce a digital representation of the Buccaneer Mk2; specifically the...
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2014, 20:21
Replies: 9
Views: 5,606
Posted By Tom355uk

Bingo! Well, if it was for the -22B :} Are...

Bingo! Well, if it was for the -22B :}

Are these found in the performance manuals for the aircraft (L1011 in this case) or the maintenance manuals for the engine itself?
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2014, 18:26
Replies: 9
Views: 5,606
Posted By Tom355uk

Does this apply even to high bypass units? It...

Does this apply even to high bypass units? It makes perfect sense with a turbojet, that thrust would be proportional to fuel flow but as the LP speed increases surely that would be responsible for...
Forum: Tech Log
26th May 2014, 16:08
Replies: 9
Views: 5,606
Posted By Tom355uk

RB211-22B Actual Thrust Produced vs N1 Speed

Hi,

I have an interesting question. Being well aware that, like most Rollers the original RB211-22B used EPR as the primary power setting while in operations, what was the actual thrust curve like...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jun 2013, 20:13
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By Tom355uk

PM duly sent :ok:

PM duly sent :ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Jun 2013, 16:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,660
Posted By Tom355uk

British Airtours - 1975 to 1979 - Help Please!!

Afternoon all,

I am currently trying to find out some particular details about British Airtours, and am having incredible trouble trying to source some information. I have tried fruitlessly the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Apr 2013, 19:48
Replies: 6
Views: 4,394
Posted By Tom355uk

Sorry for the delay; PM returned. Cheers :ok:

Sorry for the delay; PM returned.

Cheers :ok:
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Apr 2013, 08:11
Replies: 6
Views: 4,394
Posted By Tom355uk

I guessed that might have been the case :( the...

I guessed that might have been the case :( the donation that Airbus are going to want would probably cost more than a whole PPL :/

Oh well, it was worth a try. Nothing ventured nothing gained....
Forum: Freight Dogs
15th Apr 2013, 21:26
Replies: 6
Views: 4,394
Posted By Tom355uk

A300B4-203

Well, it's a long shot but the FD forum is going to be as good a place as any to ask the question:

I after an original FCOM and potentially even a FCTM for this fine, fine aircraft. It is purely...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Sep 2011, 09:57
Replies: 9
Views: 2,501
Posted By Tom355uk

Thanks for all the responses guys, From...

Thanks for all the responses guys,

From what I can see, maybe a FCL-PPL is the best starting point. Then it is probably easier to 'step down' (if you will forgive the term) to Microlights rather...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2011, 21:24
Replies: 9
Views: 2,501
Posted By Tom355uk

Thanks for the response G, very much appreciated....

Thanks for the response G, very much appreciated.

I haven't started anything yet, because I didn't want to pour any money into a deceptively shallow pot; it seems the NPPL may be exactly this....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2011, 12:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,501
Posted By Tom355uk

PPL (A) FI or NPPL (M) FI?

Hi Everyone,

I need some honest, straightforward advice, and could think of nowhere better to ask :O

I have now, finally, accepted that given my circumstances and family life the almost...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Dec 2010, 18:13
Replies: 316
Views: 84,750
Posted By Tom355uk

AFAIK there has never been either a 757 or 767...

AFAIK there has never been either a 757 or 767 with more than two engines....:} I believe the first two crew civil airliner with more than two engines would have been the MD11, closely followed by...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Dec 2010, 21:48
Replies: 316
Views: 84,750
Posted By Tom355uk

Well, I've never been fortunate enough to even...

Well, I've never been fortunate enough to even see a Trident in the flesh, but I have used Flight Simulator for many years and I have to say that David Maltby's Trident is the best aircraft I have...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Dec 2010, 16:10
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,677,331
Posted By Tom355uk

Wow..... What a thread! It has consumed...

Wow.....

What a thread! It has consumed many, many hours of my time, and a few groans from the missus (not that aeroplane thing again! :O ) but it has been so worth it. The level of passion,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
20th Nov 2010, 12:50
Replies: 172
Views: 89,356
Posted By Tom355uk

Aviophage

Guys,

We all know this character is a troll, and a pretty vicious one at that. He has been caught out so many times, and frankly I am surprised that the mods haven't banned him. Check out his...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Nov 2010, 16:52
Replies: 172
Views: 89,356
Posted By Tom355uk

Not with 250m visibility you cant....... You...

Not with 250m visibility you cant.......

You might see a glow in the mist then the aircraft appearing sliding along on fire, but you won't see the threshold from the golf course in such low vis.
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Nov 2010, 13:50
Replies: 129
Views: 50,750
Posted By Tom355uk

I believe this was the first leg of their duty....

I believe this was the first leg of their duty. The Captain resided in Frankfurt (or Dusseldorf, can't remeber which) and commuted to DXB on this particular occasion. Whether the FO non-revved on the...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Nov 2010, 14:33
Replies: 35
Views: 8,802
Posted By Tom355uk

Sounds suspiciously like what happened earlier...

Sounds suspiciously like what happened earlier this year to the Afriqiyah A330.

:sad:
Forum: Tech Log
20th Oct 2010, 12:20
Replies: 10
Views: 7,928
Posted By Tom355uk

CFM56 EGT variation

Why does the CFM56-5C as fitted to the A340 run normal cruise EGT's around 700 degrees C, where the -5A/B will run similar N1 speeds but EGT's around 100-130 degrees C lower? I know that on the CFM56...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Oct 2010, 16:31
Replies: 18
Views: 13,024
Posted By Tom355uk

Ohhh the irony........ :rolleyes: Anyway,...

Ohhh the irony........ :rolleyes:

Anyway, from a (currently) SLF perspective, I have experienced a confirmed 3.15g bounce followed by a 2.75g second touchdown - it was hard. Very, very hard...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Sep 2010, 21:41
Replies: 4,715
Views: 3,523,044
Posted By Tom355uk

EZY Summer 2011 Timetables

Hi,

Does anybody know when EZY will release their Summer 2011 timetables? I'm looking to holiday in France next year, and the LTN-MPL flight is perfect, but obviously I can't book it until they go...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Aug 2010, 14:48
Replies: 11
Views: 4,869
Posted By Tom355uk

G-SXTY - A superbly well written and humourous...

G-SXTY - A superbly well written and humourous piece of prose!

Biggest giggle of the day by far!! I somehow get the impression you are not that well enamoured with the venerable DHC-8-400 :8
...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Aug 2010, 10:44
Replies: 45
Views: 14,114
Posted By Tom355uk

'Slasher' said: Which says all you need...

'Slasher' said:


Which says all you need to know about:

:rolleyes:

I can't believe they let people like this have such an amazing career.

There is no justice in the world :ugh:
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jul 2010, 16:16
Replies: 730
Views: 265,687
Posted By Tom355uk

Absolutely not, if you push the thrust levers to...

Absolutely not, if you push the thrust levers to the TOGA detent as required.

In fact, an A320 series aircraft will climb faster & safer than an equivalent 737 in such a situation. The Alpha...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
5th Jul 2010, 12:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,251
Posted By Tom355uk

Where is that if you don't mind me asking? ...

Where is that if you don't mind me asking?

I've been looking for a dispatch job at BHX or EMA for 12 months and haven't seen anything appear!

Any pointers in the right direction or from the...
Forum: Tech Log
25th Jun 2010, 13:23
Replies: 9
Views: 8,347
Posted By Tom355uk

OK bumpy, got a little question for you: ...

OK bumpy, got a little question for you:

If, on the A321 you fly, if A/THR is active (both engines operative) and the levers are in the CL detent, what happens if you move one lever out of the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jun 2010, 18:56
Replies: 0
Views: 837
Posted By Tom355uk

Typical UK Charter week

I did a search but couldn't find anything.

Purely out of interest, what is typical week's worth of flying for you charter guys and gals? For example, if you work for Thomson on the 738, what legs...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2010, 17:52
Replies: 1,543
Views: 856,662
Posted By Tom355uk

Ok, the IB A320 incident - that doesn't seem as...

Ok, the IB A320 incident - that doesn't seem as though it was any sort of software/hardware failure. The aircraft was caught in an unusual and difficult situation just before landing, which would...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2010, 13:03
Replies: 1,543
Views: 856,662
Posted By Tom355uk

Firstly, you will know as well as I do that those...

Firstly, you will know as well as I do that those errors that occur are almost always down to human errors in source coding. I do not do avionics (and looking at mike-wsw's profile he apparently did...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2010, 10:24
Replies: 1,543
Views: 856,662
Posted By Tom355uk

@ mike-wsm

:=

Do everyone a favour and crawl back under your rock. You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. I will quite confidently say that it is physically impossible for any airliner, let...
Forum: Tech Log
7th May 2010, 08:42
Replies: 84
Views: 29,369
Posted By Tom355uk

Now, I'm not a driver (I hope to be, one day in...

Now, I'm not a driver (I hope to be, one day in the distant future :)) but I have studied fluid dynamics and I also have an intense interest in the flight controls and laws of all Airbus FBW.

...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Apr 2010, 13:10
Replies: 35
Views: 1,899
Posted By Tom355uk

Gee Thanks FANS :rolleyes: Firstly, I never...

Gee Thanks FANS :rolleyes:

Firstly, I never have, and never will be lucky enough to be able to afford an integrated course, or even be bankrolled for a fulltime modular course.

Secondly,...
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