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Search: Posts Made By: Plastic Bonsai
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jun 2017, 17:56
Replies: 53
Views: 12,803
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

I'm sure I read somewhere it took 30 B-17s or 17...

I'm sure I read somewhere it took 30 B-17s or 17 Lancasters or 1 Mosquito to take out a No Ball site (V1 launch ramp). The Mosquito technique was a 4000lb cookie delivered from a vertical dive.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2016, 22:33
Replies: 18
Views: 6,212
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

I used to work with John Cowper, the best boss I...

I used to work with John Cowper, the best boss I ever had. Pleased to know he's still around Walbut. Please pass on my regards.

Also watch out for factors of 2 on the lateral rate derivatives and...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2016, 18:30
Replies: 18
Views: 6,212
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

The most pertinent I remember is Cdo wing body...

The most pertinent I remember is Cdo wing body 0.012.

Most you can get close enough with ESDU. I think Clmax was 2.4 with blow. dcl/dalpha 4.5, de/da 0.3

Nv 0.08, Lv -0.03 ish Lxsi -0.2 ish -...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2015, 18:40
Replies: 37
Views: 7,622
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/Plastic_B...

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/Plastic_Bonsai/redarrer_zpsdfa5ahtg.jpg (http://s538.photobucket.com/user/Plastic_Bonsai/media/redarrer_zpsdfa5ahtg.jpg.html)

Also available in black...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2015, 16:46
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,933,916
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Now that's what I call a twin stores carriage...

Now that's what I call a twin stores carriage problem.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jun 2015, 22:38
Replies: 33
Views: 11,955
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

In my youth I worked on the AST412 project at...

In my youth I worked on the AST412 project at Brough. We started out with the the P164 - side by side (well if you ask JP QFIs what they would replace a JP with) high wing, and very short. Unusually...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2015, 22:12
Replies: 754
Views: 510,342
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Sorry I meant Tangmere.

Sorry I meant Tangmere.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2015, 13:47
Replies: 754
Views: 510,342
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Phinally..

FGR2 XV408 at the Tangmere (thanks foxvc10) Air Museum. Definitely worth a trip.

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff347/Plastic_Bonsai/92ff13ed-bab5-4e2f-aedf-fafe4cdc2e7b_zps06nmpnmc.jpg...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2015, 20:19
Replies: 16
Views: 4,061
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Interesting Grass Blower

https://www.facebook.com/kayleigh.r.bennett/videos/10152786674757644/

and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAk7GQzqxag&app.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2015, 20:16
Replies: 16
Views: 4,061
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Interesting Grass Blower

https://www.facebook.com/kayleigh.r.bennett/videos/10152786674757644/
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2015, 11:49
Replies: 24
Views: 13,177
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

The Claerwen accident was due to a snatch pull...

The Claerwen accident was due to a snatch pull ripping the tailplane off - 4 Hunters coming at you in the opposite direction tends to do that. Subsequently several flight trials were made to get a...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2014, 16:49
Replies: 24
Views: 10,932
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

LM I'm intrigued - what handling differences...

LM

I'm intrigued - what handling differences did you discern in the Buccardo?
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2014, 14:51
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,933,916
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

2 toy planes and a couple of jets.

2 toy planes and a couple of jets.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2014, 18:34
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Another vote from me on Porco Russo - in fact any...

Another vote from me on Porco Russo - in fact any of the Studio Ghibli films are worth seeing for their stunning artistry and the not-Disney kind of stories. Frequently they are on Film4. My kids at...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st May 2014, 18:27
Replies: 0
Views: 932
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Paul R Hill "Jet Shoe" Demonstration

Could someone possibly help me with this?

I have seen a film clip on TV of someone - probably Paul Hill, running around in a big circle in mid air whilst loosely attached to a rig supplying him...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2014, 21:13
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,933,916
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

In that get up? You can hide but you can't run.

In that get up? You can hide but you can't run.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Mar 2014, 07:37
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,933,916
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Broadstairs calling dan bouy....

Broadstairs calling dan bouy....
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2014, 21:30
Replies: 72
Views: 15,662
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

The aerodynamic crutches on the Hawk are no worse...

The aerodynamic crutches on the Hawk are no worse than any of its contemporaries and possibly slightly superior. It has relatively vice-less handling and considering it was about 2 years from napkin...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2014, 09:49
Replies: 72
Views: 15,662
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

I'm glad BV at least agrees the Hawk is (still)...

I'm glad BV at least agrees the Hawk is (still) reliable which was one of the original main design aims.

I was involved a bit in developing the initial Hawk 200 series aircraft avionics and we...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2014, 09:06
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,933,916
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Does that say "the wet's favourite airline"? ...

Does that say "the wet's favourite airline"?

Well by "Exeter Airport" we actually mean the Somerset Levels.

"Trunks."

"Check."

"Flippers."
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2014, 20:20
Replies: 422
Views: 138,554
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

'Tween the Wars, RAF pilot gets caught short on a...

'Tween the Wars, RAF pilot gets caught short on a flight showing an Army Major around the mountainous Tribal regions of Persia. No alternative but to go where he was.

After the flight the Major...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2014, 07:18
Replies: 9
Views: 3,288
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

One did land though, with the aid of a portable...

One did land though, with the aid of a portable RHAG.

It was a bit hairy as if they missed the wire they would have gone into the Main Offices helpfully built across the end of the runway.

They...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2014, 07:12
Replies: 535
Views: 290,175
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Well...

BBC News - The world's longest aircraft in the making (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26372277)

It's here, it's built, it's working. Now lets find out if it's any use.

I must admit the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2014, 06:54
Replies: 54
Views: 23,046
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Where was HMS Battleaxe?

There was another Sea Wolf equipped ship, the third Type 22 HMS Battleaxe. I have never seen any mention of her in relation to the Falklands Conflict.

I was on an RAeS tour of here when she was...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Feb 2014, 17:17
Replies: 6
Views: 3,275
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Doh! Thanks for the correction.

Doh!

Thanks for the correction.
Forum: Tech Log
15th Feb 2014, 21:57
Replies: 6
Views: 3,275
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

OK that's another subtlety that is useful to...

OK that's another subtlety that is useful to know.

Thanks.

May I assume "captured" mode is valid signal but at >2.5 dots deflection and "armed" is <2.5 dots deflection? I haven't come across...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Feb 2014, 10:27
Replies: 6
Views: 3,275
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Thank you PH. I guessed wrong!

Thank you PH.

I guessed wrong!
Forum: Tech Log
15th Feb 2014, 08:15
Replies: 6
Views: 3,275
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Boeing 737 ISFD

I'm working on simulation of the ISFD fitted to the Boeing 737.

Could someone tell me what the colour of the ILS diamonds are on the ISFD display please? - probably green but might be magenta. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2014, 23:00
Replies: 714
Views: 162,129
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Finally...

Walbut:
"As a follow on, the T Mk 2 and later Hawks has a 'PINS' caption on the CWP. If I remember rightly it illuminates if the pins are left in with the canopy closed. It was introduced to try and...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2014, 15:33
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,933,916
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

... and the magazine clip is ribbed for extra...

... and the magazine clip is ribbed for extra pleasure.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2014, 07:24
Replies: 714
Views: 162,129
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

These seats are designed to work at zero-zero. ...

These seats are designed to work at zero-zero.

It is likely that Flt Lt Cunningham was fully strapped in when the seat fired.

Given how important and how much it is drummed into everyone about...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2014, 23:22
Replies: 714
Views: 162,129
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

The second quote in Note #85 suggests someone has...

The second quote in Note #85 suggests someone has found several ways to inadvertently fire the seat though surely it would have happened before now if it was possible?

I've seen no mention of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2013, 21:27
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,933,916
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance is...

Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2013, 05:09
Replies: 58,121
Views: 10,933,916
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Never mind you are up to your arse in a Harrier,...

Never mind you are up to your arse in a Harrier, we are here to drain the swamp.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2013, 06:51
Replies: 82
Views: 11,802
Posted By Plastic Bonsai

Bubble wrap? - with something on it.

Bubble wrap? - with something on it.
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