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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2015, 08:17
Replies: 25
Views: 4,419
Posted By Slow Roll

TCAS does have limitations against rapidly...

TCAS does have limitations against rapidly manouevering aircraft but operated in TA-only mode it can still provide an enormous amount of SA. It is also an excellent cue of approaching traffic in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2011, 19:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,661
Posted By Slow Roll

So this + this...

So this + this (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-16024605) + last week's embassy stuff adds up to what exactly?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2011, 07:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,566
Posted By Slow Roll

Whilst it may work for some, I can't help but...

Whilst it may work for some, I can't help but feel that current cutbacks and the general way things are going make the Armed Forces look more like a first career than a lifetime one. With that in...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2009, 07:54
Replies: 44
Views: 8,983
Posted By Slow Roll

It's made out of parts of real spitfire, so you...

It's made out of parts of real spitfire, so you know it's good...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2008, 15:47
Replies: 20
Views: 2,710
Posted By Slow Roll

Legend! Say what you will about H&S, I...

Legend!

Say what you will about H&S, I salute him as a man with balls of steel and the sort of pioneeering spirit we could all do with every now and then.

Here's some footage of his antics...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2008, 17:58
Replies: 28
Views: 3,359
Posted By Slow Roll

At the risk of quite serious thread creep, I...

At the risk of quite serious thread creep, I personally think that TCAS @ LL is a lifesaver; it's certainly warned me of impending doom in situations where look-out couldn't have several times...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2007, 16:31
Replies: 26
Views: 9,958
Posted By Slow Roll

Any update on this? I don't think I'll be...

Any update on this? I don't think I'll be putting my 1's into the tailors just yet but thought I'd see if any formal word had been given either way.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2007, 20:25
Replies: 19
Views: 4,327
Posted By Slow Roll

Good EFATO clip

Found this as a throw away link on a thread in JB. I appreciate it's not directly Mil related, but seems to me to be a very good example of a well handled emergency that we could all learn a bit...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2007, 10:56
Replies: 61
Views: 19,428
Posted By Slow Roll

RE: Lafyar's post... With robust logic like...

RE: Lafyar's post...

With robust logic like that running through low flying complaints, I think we should all launch for LFA 7 post-haste. One last lap of the loop before the gates are shut...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Mar 2007, 21:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,657
Posted By Slow Roll

Yes, all that suction combined with fast rotating...

Yes, all that suction combined with fast rotating compressors makes rising columns of water entirely plausible- I've also seen it with sand and dust and was glad it wasn't my aircraft. Jet engines...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2006, 22:59
Replies: 42
Views: 11,083
Posted By Slow Roll

Re: Sad Loss - Flt Lt N Rees

Didn't know Nev nearly so long as others speaking here, but I struggle to name a man who spoke so proudly and dearly of his family to all who would listen. Rest in Peace
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Dec 2005, 11:59
Replies: 20
Views: 2,987
Posted By Slow Roll

Posted something similar on the 'Questions'...

Posted something similar on the 'Questions' forum, but hope this may help, it's certainly the way I try and sort this stuff out...

Jet engine cycle from start to finish covered diagramatically by...
Forum: Questions
17th Dec 2005, 15:01
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By Slow Roll

Don't think I can help with it all. One thing...

Don't think I can help with it all. One thing though...

While you ask about compressors, looking at the engine as a whole helps clarify matters.

Compressor section hits air with a big fan,...
Forum: Questions
17th Dec 2005, 13:13
Replies: 5
Views: 749
Posted By Slow Roll

Firstly, let me apologise for what happens next...

Firstly, let me apologise for what happens next as it's a while since I've flexed the muscles of my engineering degree.

To tidy up your first statement, compressing air does not increase it's...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2005, 18:29
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,019,648
Posted By Slow Roll

"I'm sure someone said we weren't supposed to do...

"I'm sure someone said we weren't supposed to do this, but I feel GREAT! Nothing but aviation fun police these flight safety officers. Hmm, do feel a bit sleepy actually, maybe I could have just a...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2005, 11:35
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,019,648
Posted By Slow Roll

Profits soared following "Bee Chaircrafts" subtle...

Profits soared following "Bee Chaircrafts" subtle rebranding
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2005, 18:59
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,019,648
Posted By Slow Roll

Stringent new drinking laws spelt an end for the...

Stringent new drinking laws spelt an end for the "pie and a pint" in-flight favourite ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2005, 11:27
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,019,648
Posted By Slow Roll

Early efforts to develop a constant QDM for...

Early efforts to develop a constant QDM for runways close to the poles produced some interesting results
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2005, 15:59
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,019,648
Posted By Slow Roll

Efforts to recreate the infamous "Cranwell...

Efforts to recreate the infamous "Cranwell Flypast" stumbled when only one cadet turned up for parade and all bar one of the band called in sick...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2004, 11:57
Replies: 58,121
Views: 11,019,648
Posted By Slow Roll

-Adopting mad scientist voice- "Where we're...

-Adopting mad scientist voice-

"Where we're going, we don't need roads!"

or perhaps

"Ok Bloggs, a judicious use of full flap here can be used to bring the touch down point closer to the.......
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2004, 20:18
Replies: 19
Views: 3,609
Posted By Slow Roll

Whilst introducing an avoid around all riding...

Whilst introducing an avoid around all riding schools may reduce accidents in the animals vs aviation saga, can't help but think it'd be an instant curtains to just about all low flying. Unless, of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th May 2004, 23:15
Replies: 11
Views: 3,120
Posted By Slow Roll

howzabowt "go go airlines" cue drawn out...

howzabowt "go go airlines"

cue drawn out sigh...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2002, 17:08
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By Slow Roll

I think a lot of people worry about this (I...

I think a lot of people worry about this (I certainly did) and while it's trite to say it, it's probably more down to the individual than anything.

If you have no intention of accepting anything...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2002, 15:45
Replies: 18
Views: 1,282
Posted By Slow Roll

Certainly there is no substitute for experience...

Certainly there is no substitute for experience i.e. reading papers all your life will inevitably help. It's hard to find current affairs snippets as news items tend to expand on subjects that...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2002, 10:31
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By Slow Roll

In my experience, OASC are fairly inflexible...

In my experience, OASC are fairly inflexible regards medical problems. They have a fairly black and white approach to things it seems. With respect to your flying ability, OASC are reluctant to...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2002, 11:46
Replies: 11
Views: 1,452
Posted By Slow Roll

Grobbler could do well to take his own advice...

Grobbler could do well to take his own advice methinks! :D

Or did you sneak in some exercise last week when I wasn't looking?
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