PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: A4scooter
Showing results 1 to 35 of 36
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2023, 07:38
Replies: 64
Views: 15,003
Posted By A4scooter

It's probably down to cost, it is probably a lot...

It's probably down to cost, it is probably a lot cheaper to transport the helicopters by road from Brize Norton to Wattisham rather than fly an empty C17 from Wattisham, Mildenhall or Stansted to...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jun 2023, 22:56
Replies: 455
Views: 142,243
Posted By A4scooter

If the A400 is so brilliant why have the French &...

If the A400 is so brilliant why have the French & Germans ordered Hercules?
Apart from Belgium & now the UK every A400 operates a smaller type (C130/C295/C235) to supplement the larger aircraft.
It...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2023, 18:39
Replies: 130
Views: 32,492
Posted By A4scooter

The 737 unlike the RAF A321 operated by Titan...

The 737 unlike the RAF A321 operated by Titan Airways are quite self sufficient, they don’t need external steps or loading equipment etc & as the A321 are flown by civilians they wouldn’t be allowed...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2023, 10:59
Replies: 455
Views: 142,243
Posted By A4scooter

According to the BBC the RAF dispatched both a...

According to the BBC the RAF dispatched both a Atlas & a C130, but what has happened between the decision to keep the C130 until 2035, the decision to order additional Atlas to replace the Hercules...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2023, 06:55
Replies: 455
Views: 142,243
Posted By A4scooter

I doubt they will change their decision as this...

I doubt they will change their decision as this is obviously a financial, not an operational decision.
Whether it’s the withdraw from Afghanistan, the war in the Ukraine or the current need to...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2023, 08:44
Replies: 1,431
Views: 474,817
Posted By A4scooter

Regardless of we are fighting a war in Europe or...

Regardless of we are fighting a war in Europe or the South China seas you need the ability to transport personnel & equipment. With no more Atlas aircraft ordered this is a huge reduction of our...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2022, 10:54
Replies: 49
Views: 13,804
Posted By A4scooter

It doesn't matter how good an aircraft is, it...

It doesn't matter how good an aircraft is, it can't be in two places at once & is it cost effective to use an A400 for a load that the Hercules would previously have carried?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2022, 13:52
Replies: 49
Views: 13,804
Posted By A4scooter

Regardless of the A400 v C130 debate an aircraft...

Regardless of the A400 v C130 debate an aircraft can only be in one place at once & apart from Belgium & Luxembourg every other A400 operator has a fleet of smaller aircraft (C130, C235 & C295) to...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2022, 20:22
Replies: 1,431
Views: 474,817
Posted By A4scooter

It was only a few months ago and we were told the...

It was only a few months ago and we were told the threat was coming from China, so potentially we need the ability to fight on 2 x fronts, so some big decisions need to be made.
Even if defence...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2022, 20:10
Replies: 455
Views: 142,243
Posted By A4scooter

Apparently the RAF will get additional A400s...

Apparently the RAF will get additional A400s which implies 22 x A400 aren’t enough after the Hercules are withdrawn.
The Ukraine situation should be a wake up call for our politicians & although a...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2021, 18:30
Replies: 108
Views: 41,005
Posted By A4scooter

The Dutch recently rejected the A400 as the C130...

The Dutch recently rejected the A400 as the C130 replacement as it had operational limitations.
Every other A400 operator apart from Belgium operates either the C130 & / or C235 / C295.
The RAF...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2021, 21:15
Replies: 117
Views: 29,468
Posted By A4scooter

Hercules prematurely retired, Chinook fleet...

Hercules prematurely retired, Chinook fleet reduced & 3 x frigates to be retired early etc but we can afford £200m for a ship which no one wants apart from a few politicians for "vanity" purposes....
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2021, 16:38
Replies: 29
Views: 10,789
Posted By A4scooter

I had a conversation with a former USAF Phantom...

I had a conversation with a former USAF Phantom pilot who had done an exchange with the RAF and he commented that the Spey version reached mach 2 very quickly but wouldn't go any faster while the J79...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2021, 15:26
Replies: 58
Views: 21,506
Posted By A4scooter

Seems a strange choice as a replacement for the...

Seems a strange choice as a replacement for the 146, the 146 is quite a "self sufficient" aircraft which had it's own stairs fitted and didn't require ground handling equipment to load or unload...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2021, 13:54
Replies: 455
Views: 142,243
Posted By A4scooter

Reading an article on the Dutch Air Force...

Reading an article on the Dutch Air Force Hercules replacement, they have already rejected the A400 as its "less operationally agile", which I presume means its too big for many of the tasks.
Other...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2019, 12:19
Replies: 40
Views: 15,485
Posted By A4scooter

I have a lot of sympathy for genuine refugees and...

I have a lot of sympathy for genuine refugees and wouldn't want anyone to die while crossing the channel whatever their circumstances and I take offence at the "Council House" remark as I am not that...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2019, 14:42
Replies: 40
Views: 15,485
Posted By A4scooter

Neither the RNLI or Coast Guard helicopters...

Neither the RNLI or Coast Guard helicopters should be used when dealing with immigrants.
I know from personal experience that "refugees" can be aggressive, have mental issues or are physically ill...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2018, 09:46
Replies: 59
Views: 21,303
Posted By A4scooter

The initial requirement was for 21 Nimrod MR4...

The initial requirement was for 21 Nimrod MR4 which was reduced to 18 in 2002, in 2004 it was reduced 16 but Geoff Hoon stated 12 would suffice and in 2009 it became 9.
It doesn't matter how good an...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2017, 07:34
Replies: 53
Views: 18,218
Posted By A4scooter

Red Arrows - Hawk replacement

Jets flown by RAF Red Arrows could be built OVERSEAS | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4981406/Jets-flown-RAF-Red-Arrows-built-OVERSEAS.html)

Allegedly a letter signed...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2017, 14:12
Replies: 122
Views: 59,495
Posted By A4scooter

Although I suspect totally impractical but a VC10...

Although I suspect totally impractical but a VC10 MPA would have looked the business.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2017, 09:47
Replies: 122
Views: 59,495
Posted By A4scooter

Going slightly off topic but was Orion ever...

Going slightly off topic but was Orion ever considered as a Shackleton replacement and if selected would we still a MPA force?
New Zealand, Spain, Brazil, Greece etc are still operating old updated...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2015, 16:56
Replies: 23
Views: 6,227
Posted By A4scooter

The Prime Minister should have a dedicated...

The Prime Minister should have a dedicated aircraft.
If it is taken from the 9 operational aircraft this represents a loss in capability but if it from the 5 spare / leased aircraft it could...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2014, 09:57
Replies: 51
Views: 11,353
Posted By A4scooter

Of course the UK with our commitments and having...

Of course the UK with our commitments and having nuclear subs should have the P8 and we should never have lost the MPA capability.
We should never have purchased 2 x carriers when we are unlikely to...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Mar 2013, 21:35
Replies: 220
Views: 41,899
Posted By A4scooter

The issue how can Bristows who will be providing...

The issue how can Bristows who will be providing this service for profit be cheaper than the RAF / RN?
The problem is that is the present and previous governments / civil servants are incapable of...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2012, 21:32
Replies: 48
Views: 10,178
Posted By A4scooter

Yes a civilian SAR service will be cheaper...

Yes a civilian SAR service will be cheaper because all the crews will ex RAF/RN requiring no training but when these people retire and the successful bidder needs to train staff with no previous...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2012, 10:04
Replies: 301
Views: 86,539
Posted By A4scooter

Jayand - Surrounded by some of the busiest...

Jayand - Surrounded by some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world and a huge EEZ to Police I think we are in agreement and an aircraft with the ability to patrol and assist with SAR is an asset...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2012, 20:16
Replies: 301
Views: 86,539
Posted By A4scooter

Jayand - you could use the same argument with a...

Jayand - you could use the same argument with a Trident replacement and I appreciate money is tight but the Nimrod was more than a MPA/ASW aircraft with its extensive use as an ISTAR platform in...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2012, 18:50
Replies: 301
Views: 86,539
Posted By A4scooter

Polyglory - because we have politicians in all...

Polyglory - because we have politicians in all parties who don't care and would rather spend money on foreign aid, supporting the feckless, paying for the 25% of social housing in London occupied by...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2011, 10:47
Replies: 270
Views: 48,072
Posted By A4scooter

When SAR is privatised the current SAR aircrew...

When SAR is privatised the current SAR aircrew will just leave the RAF/RN and take their skills to who ever gets the contract.
When these aircrew retire in time where will the new aircrew come from...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2011, 09:07
Replies: 301
Views: 86,539
Posted By A4scooter

To highlight how short sighted the governments...

To highlight how short sighted the governments decision to remove the UK's maritime patrol capability is look at whats happening in the the Pacific with the latest tsunami.
Apart from the military...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2011, 20:25
Replies: 41
Views: 7,874
Posted By A4scooter

Re grandfer Not everyone who is outside the...

Re grandfer
Not everyone who is outside the armed forces is interested in Cheryl Cole, Jordan, X Factor etc etc. - I hate these "celebrities" and reality programmes.
It makes me really angry when I...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2011, 18:44
Replies: 202
Views: 50,168
Posted By A4scooter

The Nimrod fiasco is the result of a series of...

The Nimrod fiasco is the result of a series of bad decisions made over a number of years by the MOD, RAF?, Labour and Conservative governments and BAE.
Was it the right decision to rebuild a 40 year...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
18th Jan 2011, 22:07
Replies: 24
Views: 6,698
Posted By A4scooter

Grrr Those at Swissport BHX now that ex Aviance...

Those at Swissport BHX now that ex Aviance management are involved start watching your backs.
I left MAS many years ago when the same managers were in place and unless they have changed they lack...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2010, 18:57
Replies: 118
Views: 28,912
Posted By A4scooter

If the SAR services are to be privatised I...

If the SAR services are to be privatised I presume they will rely on ex RAF/RN/army personnel to crew and maintain the helicopters.
Given that PFI has proved to be a failure and that a private...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2010, 14:21
Replies: 26
Views: 6,239
Posted By A4scooter

According to The telegraph the UK had the 3rd...

According to The telegraph the UK had the 3rd largest defence budget globally.
Ignoring countries such as China and India etc. where wages would be far lower than those of western nations enabling...
Showing results 1 to 35 of 36
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.