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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Oct 2021, 08:21
Replies: 232
Views: 60,979
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

I was honoured and fortunate enough to meet...

I was honoured and fortunate enough to meet Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown, CBE, DSC, AFC, Hon FRAeS, RN who holds the record for the most types of aircraft flown, 487 not including variants.

He's no...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2019, 09:22
Replies: 15
Views: 3,257
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

I still use a Brunsviga to balance my cheque...

I still use a Brunsviga to balance my cheque book....
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
8th Dec 2017, 17:21
Replies: 12
Views: 1,231
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

It's easy to create a second PST file in outlook...

It's easy to create a second PST file in outlook and move some email from the current PST to the second PST file. See...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2017, 19:18
Replies: 62
Views: 17,282
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

In a PA28 I hit a sparrow with the starboard wing...

In a PA28 I hit a sparrow with the starboard wing just after takeoff. No damage to the aircraft.

PPD
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2017, 15:59
Replies: 1
Views: 1,904
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Do *NOT* ask for copyrighted software or ebooks...

Do *NOT* ask for copyrighted software or ebooks on PPRuNe.

PPD
Forum: Private Flying
15th Dec 2016, 20:14
Replies: 25
Views: 7,206
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Just my twopence worth... Many years ago I...

Just my twopence worth...

Many years ago I owned & flew a Pegasus-XL flexwing microlight.

Approach and landing were easy in good conditions. At the right point in the circuit the engine would...
Forum: Medical & Health
20th Jul 2016, 12:38
Replies: 14
Views: 6,724
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

If you suspect you do have sleep apnoea then get...

If you suspect you do have sleep apnoea then get yourself properly tested. That may mean a night in a sleep clinic, or it may mean a night at home being wired up to a set of kit that monitors your...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2016, 17:20
Replies: 27
Views: 7,965
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Deeply sad news indeed. I was fortunate to...

Deeply sad news indeed.

I was fortunate to meet Captain Brown and attend a talk he gave some years ago. A real hero to me, he did more for aviation and this country than anyone else I can think...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Sep 2015, 22:09
Replies: 20
Views: 14,415
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

About 14 years ago I was flying from Sywell to...

About 14 years ago I was flying from Sywell to Thruxton. I was at 2200', about 10 miles to go, in a PA28. I'd been on frequency with Brize, they transferred me to Farnborough a short while ago but...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2015, 18:35
Replies: 23
Views: 8,212
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Yes, the return to Finningley was returning u/s. ...

Yes, the return to Finningley was returning u/s.

So the B17 at Old Sarum started her display in formation with a Mustang, then performed on her own... and gave a great display.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
14th Jun 2015, 21:20
Replies: 10
Views: 1,743
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Sometimes the data can be recovered. ...

Sometimes the data can be recovered.
https://www.decryptcryptolocker.com/

PPD
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2012, 16:05
Replies: 486
Views: 135,516
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

I've just watched the program - and had to smile...

I've just watched the program - and had to smile when I saw the white Vulcan B1 at the beginning of the program. It was XH481, which still holds the record for the longest ever flight by a Vulcan,...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jun 2011, 15:58
Replies: 59
Views: 47,224
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Wrong. It takes an RB211 Trent 900 series engine...

Wrong. It takes an RB211 Trent 900 series engine 5.6 seconds to spool up from flight idle (15% thrust) to takeoff power (95% thrust). Source: European Aviation Safety Agency Type-certificate data...
Forum: Flight Testing
9th Apr 2011, 11:07
Replies: 10
Views: 6,516
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

"Fly The Wing" by Jim Webb gets good...

"Fly The Wing" by Jim Webb gets good reviews....
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2011, 18:29
Replies: 26
Views: 3,210
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Another data point: some years ago I had an...

Another data point: some years ago I had an airmiss with a buzzard at about 2500 feet north of Thruxton. I saw the buzzard approaching almost head-on at the same altitude about three or so seconds...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
1st Mar 2011, 18:48
Replies: 45
Views: 4,262
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

A lot of websites are currently dangerous due to...

A lot of websites are currently dangerous due to poisoned adverts.

Tainted ads punt scareware to surfers on LSE and Myvue sites ? The Register...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
11th Jan 2011, 10:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Easiest: Microsoft Flight Simulator X PMDG...

Easiest:

Microsoft Flight Simulator X
PMDG 747-400 etc.

Google is your friend. (Sometimes)

PPD
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
3rd Jan 2011, 12:03
Replies: 6
Views: 2,121
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

The free "Calibre" ebook management application...

The free "Calibre" ebook management application is very good at converting PDF to other formats such as MOBI, which is one of the best formats for Kindles.

PPD
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Oct 2010, 17:54
Replies: 21
Views: 2,274
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Have a look at Digital Cameras: Digital...

Have a look at Digital Cameras: Digital Photography Review, News, Reviews, Forums, FAQ (http://www.dpreview.com) It's got some good info. on choosing a dSLR. Also find a good camera shop & find out...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Aug 2010, 17:01
Replies: 11
Views: 4,867
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

It's an entirely different kind of flying. ...

It's an entirely different kind of flying.

Although not being an airline pilot, I was lucky enough to get about 12 hours in a big jet sim many years ago. Even with an experienced pilot in the...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2010, 16:45
Replies: 11
Views: 1,986
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

I'm medically grounded so decided to learn to fly...

I'm medically grounded so decided to learn to fly RC helicopters. Not the coaxial-rotor toy things from Maplin - the heli I usually fly, a Trex 450, has a carbon fibre frame & blades with a tip...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Apr 2010, 16:28
Replies: 36
Views: 6,179
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Physically destroying a disk with a hammer won't...

Physically destroying a disk with a hammer won't prevent the really clever bad guys from getting at the data. They are quite capable of reading data from fragments of a disk.

But - it's very...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Mar 2010, 19:17
Replies: 60
Views: 6,219
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Another way of being able to use a faster shutter...

Another way of being able to use a faster shutter speed is to turn up the ISO. However, higher ISO = more noise. That's where something like Noise Ninja helps.

PPD (Taking photographs since...
Forum: Cabin Crew
4th May 2009, 12:04
Replies: 109
Views: 51,164
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Heard on one flight: "This is the Captain. ...

Heard on one flight:

"This is the Captain. I'll be flying you to Frankfurt. In front of me I can see pretty flashing lights, lots of switches and funny-looking dials. This is my first time in...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Aug 2008, 08:47
Replies: 23
Views: 1,630
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

My wife is definitely worth more than 450 quid -...

My wife is definitely worth more than 450 quid - she's a manager in her organization and I run her at a profit :cool:

800 quid will buy a very well spec'd laptop. I use an HP laptop ('cause I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Apr 2008, 07:34
Replies: 29
Views: 4,282
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Yes, that's mine, taken with a Canon 20d SLR. ...

Yes, that's mine, taken with a Canon 20d SLR. It's a superb digital SLR with extremely short shutter lag.

I've uploaded quite a few "close" pics to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Apr 2008, 16:59
Replies: 29
Views: 4,282
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

This is what I would call reasonably close.... ...

This is what I would call reasonably close....
http://mik.me.uk/plogger/thumbs/lrg-286-s_img_0988_filtered.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Feb 2008, 09:19
Replies: 340
Views: 85,643
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

One of my earliest memories is of my dad, RAF...

One of my earliest memories is of my dad, RAF Chief Tech. Jim "Yanto" Butler, being angry at the cancellation of the TSR-2. At the time we lived very near Warton.

He never did tell me exactly...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
10th Feb 2008, 08:40
Replies: 12
Views: 5,237
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

I've been using Vegas Video...

I've been using Vegas Video http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/vegasfamily.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Vegas
for about 5 years.

It's easy to use - I taught someone who'd...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Feb 2008, 12:29
Replies: 9
Views: 3,336
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Post The angle of bank in a passanger airliner will be...

The angle of bank in a passanger airliner will be at most 25 to 30 degrees.

The vertical component of lift is given by the formula
Lv = cos(angle of bank).

And therefore the 'G' that must be...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
31st Jan 2008, 11:45
Replies: 88
Views: 17,082
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

According to the Antanov website, the An-225 has...

According to the Antanov website, the An-225 has by far the highest cruising altitude of any commercial aircraft. :E

http://www.antonov.com/products/air/transport/AN-225/its.xml
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
22nd Nov 2007, 18:59
Replies: 41
Views: 3,845
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

Back in the days when hard disks were 14" in...

Back in the days when hard disks were 14" in diameter, held about 3Mb of extremely vital data and were in a cartridge... the wonderful RK05.

http://www.pdp8.net/rk05/rk05.shtml

There was a...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2007, 16:45
Replies: 37
Views: 3,529
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

If you do have to use a high ISO, e.g. 1600 or...

If you do have to use a high ISO, e.g. 1600 or 3200, then you'll get noisy pictures. The Canon SLRs have a (very well deserved) reputation for producing clean images even at high ISOs, however at...
Forum: Questions
24th Nov 2006, 09:59
Replies: 46
Views: 5,947
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

I get a dry mouth if I climb a ladder or a tree,...

I get a dry mouth if I climb a ladder or a tree, and once I'm 6' above the ground, I can feel myself start to sweat. It's not pleasant.

But I'm happy to fly a light aeroplane, I've parachuted,...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2006, 11:54
Replies: 10
Views: 2,499
Posted By PPRuNe Dispatcher

South Bound, here are a few pics of a Chinook at...

South Bound, here are a few pics of a Chinook at Farnborough...

http://www.mik.me.uk/plogger/images/airshows/farnborough_2006/s_img_0693_filtered.jpg
...
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