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Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Jul 2005, 15:51
Replies: 25
Views: 2,634
Posted By PoorPongo

An example only to add weight to the 'know both'...

An example only to add weight to the 'know both' theme:

I moved from flying Lynx to (UK) Apache. The Lynx was a Westlands frame designed in metric with Rolls-Royce engines in imperial. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2005, 20:26
Replies: 33
Views: 6,004
Posted By PoorPongo

Buying the beers

AHQHI:

1. My boss certainly doesn't want to be buying the beers for every aircrew mate who makes 15 hrs a month. His - no doubt lofty - wages wouldn't stretch to buying for about 80% of them...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2005, 19:22
Replies: 33
Views: 6,004
Posted By PoorPongo

Angry Cobblers...

Disapointing to see the news filled with such utter cobblers.

While it is true that there are some IPT driven issues over spares ordering (under RN management at the time, BTW) AH serviceability...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2005, 18:54
Replies: 32
Views: 5,516
Posted By PoorPongo

Standards...

As a member of the service most likely to get accused of getting all (unnecessarily) excited about Dress Standards etc then I have to admit to finding this all slightly amusing/surprising. I have...
Forum: Canada
3rd Jul 2005, 20:07
Replies: 71
Views: 10,326
Posted By PoorPongo

All the above seems to focus on the FW airline...

All the above seems to focus on the FW airline route. What about helos? I get the impression that there is a pretty vibrant RW industry in Canada which pays OK. Informal info I have heard tells me...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2005, 20:34
Replies: 42
Views: 8,088
Posted By PoorPongo

While I'm not sure I would like to make the final...

While I'm not sure I would like to make the final choice in terms of greatest combat flying feat ever, I will say that the gliders at Pegasus Bridge episode actually came well recommended.

The...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2005, 21:32
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By PoorPongo

Mil Low Flying

Chaps,

At risk of teaching to suck eggs, here's my pitch/info:

Mil FW aircraft are limited to 250 AGL unless in specific areas. RW are not subject to that limitation and under certain...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2005, 21:27
Replies: 12
Views: 4,646
Posted By PoorPongo

Question Sandy Beaches...

Anyone got any thoughts as to UK locations I might find a nice dry, deserted sandy beach? In my line of work right now the ability to deliver a good zero-speed in real brown out is becoming very...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2004, 22:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By PoorPongo

Chaps, Can't tell for the RAF but I am Army...

Chaps,

Can't tell for the RAF but I am Army (does the name give it away?) and personally received every penny of the 16 yr cash only the other day. My understanding is that it is certainly still...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2002, 01:16
Replies: 180
Views: 7,917
Posted By PoorPongo

Post Barney, The same detail occurs for you as in...

Barney,

The same detail occurs for you as in Stopstarts posting earlier. ie if your pension date (22 done) falls between the dates shown then you will indeed be entitled to the amounts listed.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2002, 23:49
Replies: 180
Views: 7,917
Posted By PoorPongo

Post The Aircrew Retention Package was released to the...

The Aircrew Retention Package was released to the 'stars' as an advance notice earlier today.

The rest of us will find out at 1530 tomorrow in line with the AFPRB award details. The details are...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2002, 01:38
Replies: 180
Views: 7,917
Posted By PoorPongo

Post While I can't tell you in any detail what the...

While I can't tell you in any detail what the package is ('cos i really don't know) I can CATEGORICALLY tell you that it is tri-service and that the Army WILL be getting it. I know this because I...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2002, 18:33
Replies: 180
Views: 7,917
Posted By PoorPongo

Post I'll bring it back on topic! Heard a rumour...

I'll bring it back on topic!

Heard a rumour from an excellent source whose info I absolutely believe located somewhere in the Main Building.

Announcement due around Jan 29th (or at least first...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2002, 18:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,831
Posted By PoorPongo

Post Heard the same as Capt W the other day and can...

Heard the same as Capt W the other day and can verify that Halton was £11 a night so it's probably worth a try.

pp
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2002, 18:13
Replies: 31
Views: 5,549
Posted By PoorPongo

Post I am fairly sure that the official guidance given...

I am fairly sure that the official guidance given on the award of Gallantry decorations does include rough assessments of percentage likelihood of loss of life. Its all contained in a publication...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2001, 23:03
Replies: 16
Views: 594
Posted By PoorPongo

Post OB, I have no idea whether this is true or...

OB,

I have no idea whether this is true or not but if it is then I bet I know the answer too. Whether you, or I, or anyone else likes it we are short of officers and almost fully recruited in NCO...
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