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30th Oct 2023, 13:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,682
Posted By LOMCEVAK

having flown and displayed both, i am sure that...

having flown and displayed both, i am sure that the F4 wqould win, although I have no data to back this up
25th Oct 2023, 14:25
Replies: 210
Views: 48,325
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Such a shame that just names cannot be used, are...

Such a shame that just names cannot be used, are first names really so disrespectful of rank
16th Oct 2023, 13:38
Replies: 210
Views: 48,325
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Does this also mean that anyone from Manchester...

Does this also mean that anyone from Manchester cannot join, and people cannot visit or live there.

what winds me up is the use of they/them as pronouns when referring to a single person, because...
29th Sep 2023, 11:29
Replies: 18
Views: 6,186
Posted By LOMCEVAK

I think that the major problem that you will have...

I think that the major problem that you will have will be the landing pattern because you have no blow/BLC system. the blow cut in when the ailerons drooped through 20 degrees 12 degrees in an early...
24th Aug 2023, 12:05
Replies: 55
Views: 12,764
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Hi stitchbitch I am still around but missing...

Hi stitchbitch
I am still around but missing Boscombe greatly

I have flown both PC-21 and T6II PC21 does have BETTER PERFORMANCE AND ALSO HAS A GREAT SYNTHETIC RADAR AND WEAPON DELIVERY...
28th Jul 2023, 11:09
Replies: 30
Views: 7,367
Posted By LOMCEVAK

to set the record straight, the pedal shaker was...

to set the record straight, the pedal shaker was triggered at a certain angle of attack (14 degrees from memory) and not at an airspeed. the F-4K had an audio angle of attack system also as did the...
5th Jun 2023, 12:10
Replies: 83
Views: 19,757
Posted By LOMCEVAK

this episode is not really relevant to this...

this episode is not really relevant to this thread as it is all about spinning on the ETPS course ETPS NEVER SPan the Jaguar and flew all manoeuvres with care to avoid departure; I used the mantra 8...
7th Apr 2022, 17:53
Replies: 3
Views: 2,661
Posted By LOMCEVAK

I spoke to John the other day also and passed on...

I spoke to John the other day also and passed on Katherine’s details so he definitely has them.
5th Apr 2022, 10:50
Replies: 32
Views: 3,967
Posted By LOMCEVAK

In general terms, and not specifically related to...

In general terms, and not specifically related to this accident, other potential reasons for abandoning an aircraft by parachute include jammed flight controls, disconnected flight controls, an...
19th Mar 2022, 12:37
Replies: 80
Views: 38,104
Posted By LOMCEVAK

If I may add a couple of points to what LFH has...

If I may add a couple of points to what LFH has posted and what is in the linked documents. I flew the Hawk T1 for over 40 years, instructed on it for 30 years and flew quite a few non-aircrew in...
18th Mar 2022, 20:53
Replies: 25
Views: 6,659
Posted By LOMCEVAK

I haven't seen RP for a while but this will be an...

I haven't seen RP for a while but this will be an interesting chat over a beer! The clean aircraft limit was 0.95M but directional stability was rather weak by then to say the least! I have no doubt...
17th Mar 2022, 19:49
Replies: 25
Views: 6,659
Posted By LOMCEVAK

One consideration here, which has been mentioned...

One consideration here, which has been mentioned briefly above, is true M versus indicated M. Static source errors and pitot errors are often very large in the transonic region so true M could be...
11th Mar 2022, 21:17
Replies: 414
Views: 107,955
Posted By LOMCEVAK

The RAFCAM Hawks are also being retired on 31...

The RAFCAM Hawks are also being retired on 31 March.
5th Feb 2022, 14:38
Replies: 1,144
Views: 612,424
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Post this and the publication of CAA CAP1724 it...

Post this and the publication of CAA CAP1724 it is still permitted to commence an aerobatic manoeuvre from flypast height minima so long as the aircraft is no more than 30 degrees nose up on climbing...
5th Feb 2022, 13:59
Replies: 1,144
Views: 612,424
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Could you please give some indication as to the...

Could you please give some indication as to the nature of what compromised the flying controls? There may well have been an issue but it did not degrade the flying qualities of the aircraft on that...
31st Dec 2021, 21:07
Replies: 35
Views: 6,520
Posted By LOMCEVAK

And 180 KIAS was the maximum speed for opening...

And 180 KIAS was the maximum speed for opening the canopy and I have seen someone tow the banner with the canopy open!
31st Dec 2021, 12:13
Replies: 35
Views: 6,520
Posted By LOMCEVAK

When 2 TWU was operating at Lossiemouth from’78...

When 2 TWU was operating at Lossiemouth from’78 to ‘82/3 the air-to-air gunnery was done over the Moray Firth but I cannot remember whether it was just clear range or in the Danger Area.
22nd Dec 2021, 13:10
Replies: 35
Views: 15,725
Posted By LOMCEVAK

A friend of mine who flew the F3 and later became...

A friend of mine who flew the F3 and later became a test pilot at Warton once said "The Tornado F3 is to fighter aircraft what the Austin Allegro was to Formula 1 motor racing". I don't think anyone...
22nd Dec 2021, 11:49
Replies: 292
Views: 66,443
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Whoever replaces Wigston as CAS will have an...

Whoever replaces Wigston as CAS will have an interesting challenge ahead, and it will be interesting to see whether someone similar or someone with different views on these matters is appointed.
...
22nd Dec 2021, 11:34
Replies: 35
Views: 15,725
Posted By LOMCEVAK

But you could sweep the wings further aft than...

But you could sweep the wings further aft than the computed position so if an F-14 pilot knew that an adversary pilot was doing this he could always make it look as though he was faster than he was....
7th Dec 2021, 16:53
Replies: 751
Views: 505,207
Posted By LOMCEVAK

43 was one of the squadrons that operated from...

43 was one of the squadrons that operated from Akrotiri on Operation Pulsator from Sep 83 to April 84 (56 was the other). Great times having their support and doing affil with them! And then there...
3rd Dec 2021, 11:10
Replies: 292
Views: 66,443
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Does anyone else remember the wonderful TV series...

Does anyone else remember the wonderful TV series 'M*A*S*H' in which Cpl 'Radar' O'Reilly always referred to Maj Margaret 'Hotlips' Houlihan as 'Sir'? In today's world would that be praised for...
30th Nov 2021, 08:59
Replies: 292
Views: 66,443
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Surely it should be 'Air Canine' in case offence...

Surely it should be 'Air Canine' in case offence is caused?
29th Nov 2021, 14:55
Replies: 292
Views: 66,443
Posted By LOMCEVAK

K n C, a couple of thoughts on what you have...

K n C, a couple of thoughts on what you have said. First, 'progress' implies a change for the better but some changes inevitably will be for the worse and both cases must be accepted as potential...
28th Nov 2021, 17:16
Replies: 292
Views: 66,443
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Or perhaps aircrew should now become known as...

Or perhaps aircrew should now become known as 'real aviators' ......

Those who wish to change the English language such that it has ambiguity between singular and plural (the use of the word...
14th Nov 2021, 19:44
Replies: 161
Views: 40,043
Posted By LOMCEVAK

'Two nations divided by a common language'

'Two nations divided by a common language'
14th Nov 2021, 10:02
Replies: 161
Views: 40,043
Posted By LOMCEVAK

I have to say that I think that the FAA document...

I have to say that I think that the FAA document does not explain this very clearly. The two pictures are identical except that they are orientated differently on the page which surely causes...
13th Nov 2021, 11:13
Replies: 161
Views: 40,043
Posted By LOMCEVAK

I have followed the discussions over sideslipping...

I have followed the discussions over sideslipping with great interest. I have been flying for almost 50 years, mainly in the UK, with much of this time being involved in flight test and instruction...
9th Nov 2021, 19:00
Replies: 65
Views: 25,666
Posted By LOMCEVAK

And then there is the variation in the maximum...

And then there is the variation in the maximum coefficient of lift for a given wing as a function of Mach number and Reynolds number but let’s not dig the rabbit holes too deep in this thread.
9th Nov 2021, 14:51
Replies: 65
Views: 25,666
Posted By LOMCEVAK

megan, Hence why I said ‘not quite’. I think...

megan,

Hence why I said ‘not quite’. I think that Mog knows me well enough to realise that I was not criticising him but adding a little so that if anyone on here was interested they would have an...
9th Nov 2021, 10:22
Replies: 65
Views: 25,666
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Nope. Lift is proportional to the square of the...

Nope. Lift is proportional to the square of the air speed and will occur at the same IAS no matter what the density of the local atmosphere. It is the TAS that will change with height - and not many...
8th Nov 2021, 18:19
Replies: 161
Views: 40,043
Posted By LOMCEVAK

As you found out, it works but there are a couple...

As you found out, it works but there are a couple of traps to be wary of. First, your margin from the stall is reduced so if you flare from this speed you may stall. Associated with that, when you...
8th Nov 2021, 18:11
Replies: 74
Views: 15,717
Posted By LOMCEVAK

MFCG was on Victors before he went to 8 Sqn. It...

MFCG was on Victors before he went to 8 Sqn. It was definitely yellow and green suits at Lossie and I thought that it was the station commander and not the PMC with whom he had the discussions. After...
6th Nov 2021, 15:34
Replies: 161
Views: 40,043
Posted By LOMCEVAK

Heston, I think that many reading some of the...

Heston, I think that many reading some of the comments on this thread will learn something, even if the points are not totally relevant to this incident. Let's consider this incident as a trigger...
6th Nov 2021, 09:41
Replies: 161
Views: 40,043
Posted By LOMCEVAK

double barrel, Some thoughts from me. If...

double barrel,

Some thoughts from me. If you have an engine failure and turn to point at the airfield on a track that is roughly aligned with the runway the first decision is whether or not you...
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