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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Feb 2019, 19:47
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,910,123
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

I would suggest that in this case, since the...

I would suggest that in this case, since the passenger was not paying for the flight he was very much a third party as he was not a party to whatever contract existed between the provider and...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Feb 2019, 21:23
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,910,123
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Looking at the underwater photograph, the aft...

Looking at the underwater photograph, the aft fuselage appears to have suffered pretty substantial damage so perhaps it was pressure of the water, maybe at the time of impact, that forced the door...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Feb 2019, 20:43
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,910,123
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

They haven't said that the aeroplane is intact,...

They haven't said that the aeroplane is intact, but that most of it appears to be in one place. Wouldn't that suggest that it may have entered the water pretty much vertically which might be...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Feb 2019, 20:49
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,910,123
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

According to the BBC, AAIB teams have "moved into...

According to the BBC, AAIB teams have "moved into location at the site to recover the aircraft"
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Jan 2019, 12:43
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,910,123
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Mine said something to the effect of excluding:...

Mine said something to the effect of excluding: "flying other than as a passenger in commercial aircraft". I had to query it, as my job requied me to fly occasionally as a passenger in certain...
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Apr 2017, 09:14
Replies: 432
Views: 199,858
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

This accident seems sadly reminiscent of the...

This accident seems sadly reminiscent of the Malibu Mirage crash in Somerset in Nov 15 - that also involved a family travelling to an event in unsuitable weather.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2016, 15:53
Replies: 71
Views: 31,666
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Somewhat amused to see that RAF pilots will train...

Somewhat amused to see that RAF pilots will train on a version of the PC9 some 30-odd years after it was rejected in favour of the Tucano.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2016, 21:25
Replies: 168
Views: 76,005
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Several Blackburn efforts but surprised that the...

Several Blackburn efforts but surprised that the Barracuda was omitted as by all accounts that was pretty awful - perhaps even worse than the Firebrand?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2016, 10:54
Replies: 24
Views: 6,535
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

"As for lack of SQEP, I'd like to think the REME...

"As for lack of SQEP, I'd like to think the REME have that covered"

In terms of SQEP-ness I'm sure they do, but maybe an issue of not enough people (who are SQEP) hence the need to contract-out.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2016, 10:43
Replies: 41
Views: 8,260
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

"Dog of an Aston though. Designed with young...

"Dog of an Aston though. Designed with young American women in mind? I despair"

You'd think that if they were going to build a car at St Athan they would have designed it with aviating rock stars...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2016, 21:28
Replies: 24
Views: 6,535
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

"But the AAC have put a lot of Wildcat aircraft...

"But the AAC have put a lot of Wildcat aircraft maintenance out to civ contract, gratefully snapped up by mainly ex-RN AETs who want to stay in the area."

Something to do with a shortage of SQEP...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2016, 21:50
Replies: 14
Views: 8,724
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Quote: why is the SKTU commencing...

Quote:
why is the SKTU commencing ops on Monday ?
Because there is no other feasible site to operate from.

Well, I guess Culdrose would be feasible as Sea Kings are...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2015, 21:27
Replies: 6
Views: 3,877
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Must be some Carson blades around somewhere, that...

Must be some Carson blades around somewhere, that would speed it up a bit if only you could find some engines ... which Rolls-Royce probably won't sell you unless you're a military operator.
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Nov 2015, 21:49
Replies: 2,913
Views: 970,359
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

So were BIH with their S61s.

So were BIH with their S61s.
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Nov 2015, 21:28
Replies: 20
Views: 7,215
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Not the first time a SAR aircraft has had to be...

Not the first time a SAR aircraft has had to be rescued by another helicopter ...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2015, 21:39
Replies: 50
Views: 40,379
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

The video looks as if it's been faked by...

The video looks as if it's been faked by stringing together separate pictures and/or bits of video footage. What purports to be the second roll looks very much as if it's shots of at least two...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2015, 21:42
Replies: 62
Views: 16,932
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

A couple of on-topic observations. Aircraft...

A couple of on-topic observations.

Aircraft which have been taken out of service have a cash value to the taxpayer and HM Treasury's rules - not MoD's - make it very hard to justify giving them...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2014, 17:25
Replies: 5
Views: 2,800
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Agreed, sounds like the mother of all SAR ops!

Agreed, sounds like the mother of all SAR ops!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2014, 21:45
Replies: 136
Views: 22,562
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

I was in bed, fast asleep.

I was in bed, fast asleep.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2014, 22:47
Replies: 117
Views: 33,823
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

I don't think that Rolls-Royce would care as they...

I don't think that Rolls-Royce would care as they are getting out of the helicopter engine business. They no longer have a stake in the current Apache since they sold their share of RRTM to TM.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2013, 21:37
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,512
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

From reports the initial impact created a very...

From reports the initial impact created a very loud noise inside the pub - loud enough to stop the band playing - as well as a partial ceiling collapse and I guess there was a bit of a stunned...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Dec 2013, 16:36
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,512
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Can't help wondering how much the eyewitness...

Can't help wondering how much the eyewitness account from the Sun editor on the car park roof can be relied upon given the fact that it was late at night and there can have been little or no moon....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Oct 2013, 22:49
Replies: 64
Views: 11,123
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Wg Cdr Ken Wallis.

Wg Cdr Ken Wallis.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2013, 21:20
Replies: 5
Views: 5,477
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Sad news, RIP.

Sad news, RIP.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Apr 2013, 21:35
Replies: 1
Views: 1,918
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

40th Anniversary of Swiss Vanguard Crash

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the crash of Vanguard G-AXOP whilst trying to land at Basle-Mulhouse in a heavy snowstorm. I remember hearing about it as a child at the time, as it was a charter...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2013, 21:33
Replies: 220
Views: 41,918
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Now the dust has settled can anyone answer the...

Now the dust has settled can anyone answer the vital question...
What will the colour scheme be?

Black and orange?

Or red and white?
...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2013, 21:30
Replies: 220
Views: 41,918
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Whilst I share the view that it's sad to see any...

Whilst I share the view that it's sad to see any decline in military activity, let's face the fact that commercially-operated SAR is not new, as several others have pointed out in this thread. If you...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2012, 21:37
Replies: 22
Views: 5,549
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

It's Superman, wearing the new "Superheroes"...

It's Superman, wearing the new "Superheroes" collision avoidance hi vis clothing :hmm:
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2012, 21:19
Replies: 30
Views: 6,159
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

If it was a "Trans Chip" caption then damn' good...

If it was a "Trans Chip" caption then damn' good idea to get down PDQ!
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2012, 21:27
Replies: 90
Views: 21,274
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Just a thought on the comments way back in this...

Just a thought on the comments way back in this thread suggesting that HRH may not have deserved the gunnery prize he was awarded. Given that he has probably been practicing deflection shooting and...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2011, 21:49
Replies: 16
Views: 3,037
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

How can a word be deemed "extinct" if it's still...

How can a word be deemed "extinct" if it's still used?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2011, 21:47
Replies: 32
Views: 6,806
Posted By Gwyn_ap_Nudd

Back in the mid-90s the RAF wanted more Chinooks...

Back in the mid-90s the RAF wanted more Chinooks rather than Merlins; looks as if they might get their wish about 20 years late ... albeit with not quite as many wokkas as they actually wanted.
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