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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2021, 19:06
Replies: 122
Views: 57,752
Posted By A310bcal

Looks like MAYBE the FRADU Hawks are flying again...

Looks like MAYBE the FRADU Hawks are flying again as one was sighted climbing Eastbound around 6,000' this afternoon.

So maybe the reason for the emergency incident with subsequent ejections will...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2021, 19:36
Replies: 122
Views: 57,752
Posted By A310bcal

Well bearing in mind Pprune is a rumour network,...

Well bearing in mind Pprune is a rumour network, the word on the street down here in Cornwall is that the Hawk was brought down by a birdstrike into the aircraft/engine and the culprit was a...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Mar 2021, 22:54
Replies: 122
Views: 57,752
Posted By A310bcal

Hawk loss

Hi, what sort of altitude was the Hawk at when you first followed its progress having presumably been alerted by the 7700 squawk ?
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Aug 2018, 20:12
Replies: 198
Views: 144,406
Posted By A310bcal

Having listened to the ATC transmissions, first...

Having listened to the ATC transmissions, first overriding impression is of the professionalism of the ATC controller. As for aural sounds from the cockpit, I picked up GPWS "Terrain" warnings ,...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2016, 06:34
Replies: 1,184
Views: 2,630,382
Posted By A310bcal

Just an observation....but the 90' turn is the...

Just an observation....but the 90' turn is the classic manoeuvre prior to commencing an Emergency Descent, i.e. to not descend through the Airway. If indeed the plane was suffering smoke in the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Sep 2015, 14:08
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,029,261
Posted By A310bcal

Insurance and all that

Earlier in this thread, there was talk of possible hikes in insurance putting an end to future air displays.....Looks like someone from the insurance company has been reading these posts. :-(
...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Sep 2015, 12:59
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,029,261
Posted By A310bcal

Flaps

From previous posts , it seems it is a normal procedure on a Hunter to have the flaps partly set during an aerobatic routine.

Check out G-CPTN's second video clip/film ( post no 462 ) and the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Sep 2015, 08:05
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,029,261
Posted By A310bcal

Having read the AAIB special bulletin, one thing...

Having read the AAIB special bulletin, one thing that has grabbed my attention is the map of Shoreham airfield along with the restricted airspace around it.

It is no wonder that the Red Arrows do...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Sep 2015, 16:45
Replies: 918
Views: 1,117,911
Posted By A310bcal

Chris Scott: Yup, your francais is "...

Chris Scott:

Yup, your francais is " formidable" and I agree. :ok:
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Aug 2015, 08:39
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,029,261
Posted By A310bcal

Best post I've read so far on this topic !!!!

Best post I've read so far on this topic !!!!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Aug 2015, 19:26
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,029,261
Posted By A310bcal

That wind was certainly "fresh" and I think you...

That wind was certainly "fresh" and I think you have a good point there. Higher up the wind effect would just be Easterly ( perhaps why AH chose to roll to the left at the top of the loop manoeuvre )...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Aug 2015, 13:42
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,029,261
Posted By A310bcal

When the Sea Fury had its mishap at Culdrose last...

When the Sea Fury had its mishap at Culdrose last year , all airshow civvy traffic was halted for at least 45 minutes in order to allow emergency vehicles to access the airfield. Guess the same may...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Aug 2015, 14:48
Replies: 357
Views: 237,576
Posted By A310bcal

With reference to the SFO crash, surely the pilot...

With reference to the SFO crash, surely the pilot ( s ) were relying on automatics too much and not just FLYING THE AIRCRAFT.....but in this case at Blackbushe, the pilot was certainly flying the...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Aug 2015, 11:59
Replies: 918
Views: 1,117,911
Posted By A310bcal

I think that what " MTOW" is getting at is why is...

I think that what " MTOW" is getting at is why is it taking so long for any confirmation, or otherwise, to come from the experts in Toulouse who initially would only say that "it was likely that the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Aug 2015, 10:46
Replies: 357
Views: 237,576
Posted By A310bcal

I agree 100% with your last sentence above ,...

I agree 100% with your last sentence above , Pace.

I offered my suggestion as just that....taking into account the position of the Pilot and his relationship to the passengers. Your experience...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Aug 2015, 06:21
Replies: 357
Views: 237,576
Posted By A310bcal

Strange, but had voiced the same experience to a...

Strange, but had voiced the same experience to a colleague only yesterday . Being caught short in a single crew aircraft is a nightmare....VIP passengers, on Airways, so can't leave your seat and...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Aug 2015, 14:19
Replies: 357
Views: 237,576
Posted By A310bcal

Sounds like a classic rushed approach, possibly...

Sounds like a classic rushed approach, possibly forgetting the gear selection until on the base leg ( with a tail wind there I think ) .....basically what my old instructors used to say ...a good...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Mar 2015, 13:28
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,589,282
Posted By A310bcal

@deefer dog

"It was reported that his demeanor changed to "curt" after the Captain discussed the "landing procedures." It would be helpful to hear more about this discussion, and what led the FO to respond...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Mar 2015, 21:32
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,589,282
Posted By A310bcal

ZS-NDV

So why was the flt deck door kept locked, why did the co-pilot keep the door locked, why did the co-pilot not talk to ATC ?....that explanation is the biggest load of BS I've heard for a long time....
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2015, 15:14
Replies: 3,543
Views: 5,589,282
Posted By A310bcal

"One thing that may be important: with both this...

"One thing that may be important: with both this incident and MH370 one of the pilots was relatively inexperienced. The emergency may have occurred when the more experienced pilot was in the bathroom...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Mar 2014, 15:51
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,198,278
Posted By A310bcal

waypoints and fixes

Having been retired for more time than I care to admit, just a thought....whilst flying on active route 1 , is it not possible to put in the fix page, any 5 letter waypoint ? Then at the desired...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Mar 2014, 15:14
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,198,278
Posted By A310bcal

cell phones and the like.....

I hate to be a pessimist but IF the flight excursion to 45,000 feet did occur, then it might explain lack of phone signals texts etc.....
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Mar 2014, 21:51
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,198,278
Posted By A310bcal

@xyze : Totally agree with your last post ;...

@xyze :

Totally agree with your last post ; IF there was indeed a gold shipment on that flight, I have no doubt that it would not be too difficult for any Senior Captain to find out in advance...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Mar 2014, 11:33
Replies: 11,831
Views: 24,198,278
Posted By A310bcal

playing for max confusion and time.....

The more one sees , and the more one reads, especially regarding the route being flown and the timing of dropping off of all comms, the more this looks like a very carefully planned and executed...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jan 2013, 17:30
Replies: 846
Views: 277,251
Posted By A310bcal

I have read and re-read the posts and prelim AAIB...

I have read and re-read the posts and prelim AAIB report regarding this tragic accident and after the past few days of comments am hesitant to offer my thoughts amongst the helicopter fraternity for...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Jan 2013, 13:19
Replies: 601
Views: 271,890
Posted By A310bcal

Comewhirlwithme. this is from Rotormotions...

Comewhirlwithme.

this is from Rotormotions home page.

Quote :Landings are currently £550 +VAT. Also do be prompt. After 15 minutes on the ground, the helicopter has a £300 parking charge levied...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jan 2013, 20:22
Replies: 601
Views: 271,890
Posted By A310bcal

Reading Heathrow Directors post above regarding...

Reading Heathrow Directors post above regarding compliance with ATC instructions, and from the AAIB report ,

quote ; The ATC controller replied:
“ROCKET 2, YOU CAN HOLD ON THE RIVER FOR THE...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jan 2013, 14:51
Replies: 601
Views: 271,890
Posted By A310bcal

just a thought.

I'm sure that everyone on this thread has tried to fathom out what happened and I have to admit to my fair share of speculating. OK, so I'll get shot down again for speculating but have a possible...
Forum: ATC Issues
24th Jan 2013, 11:46
Replies: 267
Views: 76,585
Posted By A310bcal

Heathrow Director: Your memory of the Greasy...

Heathrow Director:

Your memory of the Greasy Spoon is very good!!! I was a BEA General Apprentice back in '64-'67, doing most of the menial jobs they could think up for us and it was but a short...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2013, 16:38
Replies: 267
Views: 76,585
Posted By A310bcal

windowjob. :D

windowjob.

:D
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2013, 11:22
Replies: 267
Views: 76,585
Posted By A310bcal

Qwerty2: Not guilty that time , altho' was...

Qwerty2:

Not guilty that time , altho' was around White Waltham at that time.....there was an Aztec based there, G-AZZA so you might well have flown in that, a darn sight better than that battered...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jan 2013, 08:34
Replies: 267
Views: 76,585
Posted By A310bcal

31 May 1974 ? Mr Cl**ke? happy days eh?:)

31 May 1974 ? Mr Cl**ke? happy days eh?:)
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jan 2013, 07:55
Replies: 846
Views: 277,251
Posted By A310bcal

RVDT: AGREE 100% !!!!!

RVDT:

AGREE 100% !!!!!
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jan 2013, 20:51
Replies: 267
Views: 76,585
Posted By A310bcal

The tower is coming down.....never made it up to...

The tower is coming down.....never made it up to the top, but visited the canteen on the ground floor many a time !!!

On a different topic, I wonder if any contributors here ever flew out of White...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jan 2013, 20:32
Replies: 601
Views: 271,890
Posted By A310bcal

ShyTorque. I think you are doing an...

ShyTorque.

I think you are doing an admirable job acting as an unbiased spokesman for the rotary world. I suspect that you and all your fellow UK based rotary colleagues have got some well...
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