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Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2023, 23:14
Replies: 19
Views: 3,351
Posted By ABL262

Many, many thanks for your recollections of ULAS...

Many, many thanks for your recollections of ULAS Bulldogs XX552 and XX553, and your questions and comments.

RLE, ha, yes! Thanks for reminding me of the parachute teepee survival exercise. Later...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2023, 00:52
Replies: 34
Views: 12,222
Posted By ABL262

Hi Flipster130. Welcome to the discussion and...

Hi Flipster130. Welcome to the discussion and thank you for your recollections of XX553. My regular "steed" at ULAS was XX548, mainly with Flt Lt Jim Woodall. Fast forward 25 years when I was looking...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2023, 23:48
Replies: 19
Views: 3,351
Posted By ABL262

Thanks again everybody for your questions and...

Thanks again everybody for your questions and comments.

Nutloose, yes, the RAF Bulldogs have the green cross marker for the first aid kit on the starboard side just behind the canopy. The UASs...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2023, 23:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,351
Posted By ABL262

Thanks everybody for your fantastic stories about...

Thanks everybody for your fantastic stories about XX552.

LR, no shame in a jolly to the Cornish Riviera! In my day, summer camp used to alternate between RAF St Mawgan and RAF Leeming - no prizes...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2023, 20:25
Replies: 19
Views: 3,351
Posted By ABL262

Happy 50th Birthday Bulldog XX553, ULAS '07' and welcome Bulldog XX552, ULAS '08'

Many of you may remember Bulldog XX553's 40th birthday thread.

https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/527756-happy-40th-birthday-bulldog-xx553-ulas-07-a.html

Thank you again to all those who...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2015, 02:06
Replies: 35
Views: 11,364
Posted By ABL262

handleturning, I also support BEagle's point of...

handleturning, I also support BEagle's point of view that whoever advised your son not to apply deserves a kick in the pants. Keep in mind that UAS representatives at Freshers' Fairs are often UAS...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Oct 2015, 18:00
Replies: 43
Views: 24,726
Posted By ABL262

Instrument Panel Paint Colour

Hi! Apologies for invading a thread on Chippie paint schemes, but I own a 1973 ex-RAF Bulldog in the same classic Training Command Red/White/Grey. At the moment, I am trying to match the original...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2015, 17:49
Replies: 38
Views: 14,295
Posted By ABL262

Tucano on Experimental Category in US - Ejection Seats

As I understand, the US company which purchased c.20 Tucanos from the MOD in 2007 for sale under the Experimental Category in the US offers them with the option of live seats or de-activated seats. ...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2014, 03:06
Replies: 0
Views: 1,061
Posted By ABL262

Honeywell/BK KMD 150 - North American Data Card

Hi All:
I am planning some VFR flying in Canada and USA in a former UK-reg aircraft fitted with a Honeywell/Bendix King KMD 150 GPS. The KMD 150 has a Euro region data (map) card, but not a North...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2014, 18:34
Replies: 33
Views: 5,752
Posted By ABL262

1985-86 QFIs

Hi sp6 - check your PMs - I have listed from my logbook with what I know for each. If there is wider interest, I can publish the list on this thread minus personal info or alternatively contact ULAS...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2014, 05:26
Replies: 33
Views: 5,752
Posted By ABL262

Bulldog IAS

I think Mandator has hit the nail on the head.


Original RAF Bulldog engine pool must be getting awfully long-in-the-tooth. ISTR the engine in XX553 has more cumulative hours since factory new...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2014, 19:21
Replies: 33
Views: 5,752
Posted By ABL262

Bulldog IAS and Adam wise

I fly Bulldog XX553 in "hot and high" southern CA. It's good for about 110-112kts IAS straight-and-level at 4,000ft AMSL with everything forward bar the RPM at 2,600 ... BUT the engine needs an...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2013, 20:39
Replies: 34
Views: 12,222
Posted By ABL262

A very big thank you to all contributors and call sign suggestions

Dear All:
I would like to extend my personal thanks to all ULAS (and OUAS) alums who have sent me their stories, log book entries and some absolutely cracking photographs of Bulldog XX553.

Some...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2013, 19:06
Replies: 34
Views: 12,222
Posted By ABL262

Thanks everybody for your swift responses. ...

Thanks everybody for your swift responses.

LR, thanks to you and those who came afterwards, XX553 flies a treat and trims out nicely - no more "why bother flying at 3,000' when you might as well...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2013, 02:29
Replies: 34
Views: 12,222
Posted By ABL262

Happy 40th Birthday Bulldog XX553, ULAS '07'

Hi All:

I have recently become the proud owner of Bulldog XX553 which I flew as a Cadet Pilot with the University of London Air Squadron between 1984 and 1986. For those of you who follow these...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jun 2013, 09:11
Replies: 43
Views: 28,380
Posted By ABL262

The Right Stuff ...

Agree DB, Absolutely brilliant short film ... what humility considering such great achievements!
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2013, 23:13
Replies: 65
Views: 13,753
Posted By ABL262

Lots of Noisy Jets ...

I'm afraid you have to go to the US these days if you want to attend an air show with LOTS of noisy jets.

The Chicago Air Show (which BTW is FREE) is truly remarkable. You pitch camp on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2013, 23:44
Replies: 18
Views: 8,269
Posted By ABL262

The elusive Mr Bond ... found!

Just wanted to update the group regarding Mr Bond, the log book binder. I finally managed to track down Mr Bond at his workshops in Stoke sub Hamdon (he works nights) and dropped in my log books for...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2013, 08:53
Replies: 26
Views: 5,126
Posted By ABL262

Can anybody explain the differences between the...

Can anybody explain the differences between the Mk4, 4A, 5, 5A, etc CDRs? Also, which version is current issue for Nav training during EFTS on the Tutor and does anybody out there have one available...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2013, 10:33
Replies: 43
Views: 15,573
Posted By ABL262

Bulldog Student Study Guide (Navigator)

Hi everyone and many thanks to HFD for posting his links to the Bulldog training manuals. The annex to Sortie 36 in the Instructor Manual (Targeting Introduction and Laydown Attack) is brilliant and...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2012, 23:53
Replies: 18
Views: 8,269
Posted By ABL262

Thanks for your response Milo. I have the 01935...

Thanks for your response Milo. I have the 01935 number. I'll try the other.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2012, 19:09
Replies: 18
Views: 8,269
Posted By ABL262

Log Books, Bookbinding and the elusive Mr Bond

I have been trying for a couple of months now to contact Mr Bond in Stoke-sub-Hamdon to get my 414 log books bound and to have new pages added as I am running out. He does not answer his phone and I...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2012, 18:39
Replies: 20
Views: 5,297
Posted By ABL262

Current Issue RAF Nav Bag wanted

I am looking to purchase a current issue RAF Nav Bag in good condition. Anybody out there prepared to sell me theirs plus donation to RAFBF or H4H? Thanks for listening.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2012, 10:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,127
Posted By ABL262

Courtney Mil, thanks for your response. Mk2 is...

Courtney Mil, thanks for your response. Mk2 is current RAF issue (see photo below)
...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2012, 17:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,127
Posted By ABL262

RAF Mk2 Knee Board wanted

I am looking to purchase a current RAF Mk2 knee board in good condition. Anybody out there prepared to sell me theirs plus donation to H4H? Thanks for listening.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2012, 10:48
Replies: 3
Views: 3,269
Posted By ABL262

MK4/10 Visor Cover Logos

I notice it is increasingly popular for squadrons to embroider their badges, slogans, zaps, names and all manner of things on their Mk4/10 flying helmet visor covers. Does anybody know which company...
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