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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2021, 19:58
Replies: 82
Views: 16,189
Posted By octavian

Good call teeteringhead.

Good call teeteringhead.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2019, 08:14
Replies: 26
Views: 11,899
Posted By octavian

I think you might find that the “Airfield” at...

I think you might find that the “Airfield” at Sproston Green was part of a plan by, I believe, a Citation or possibly King Air owner to operate his aircraft from there. The grass strip was graded and...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2019, 09:40
Replies: 21
Views: 5,726
Posted By octavian

BEagle: Near South Mimms services perchance?

BEagle: Near South Mimms services perchance?
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2019, 10:33
Replies: 10
Views: 3,565
Posted By octavian

Given the quality of our brexit negotiators and...

Given the quality of our brexit negotiators and those negotiations, I don’t think we should be holding our collective breaths ��
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2018, 08:52
Replies: 201
Views: 50,601
Posted By octavian

Led by Coley Porter Bell’s unique ‘visual...

Led by Coley Porter Bell’s unique ‘visual planning’ methodology, the updated branding and assets for the RAF centenary are inspired by both military heritage and the need for flexible future-focused...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2018, 19:10
Replies: 201
Views: 50,601
Posted By octavian

What utter bollocks. I despair.

What utter bollocks. I despair.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2017, 14:09
Replies: 8
Views: 2,552
Posted By octavian

I have a copy of AP3225C, Royal Air Force, Flying...

I have a copy of AP3225C, Royal Air Force, Flying Instructor's Handbook, Chipmunk T10 issued 1958 incorporating ALS 1 to 6, Reprinted May 1967 and subsequently amended to AL8 August 1969 (on 13.7.72)...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2017, 19:33
Replies: 242
Views: 72,323
Posted By octavian

I confess to some concern that AOPA (UK) appears...

I confess to some concern that AOPA (UK) appears to be endorsing this with adverts in the magazine and I'm pretty sure I got an email from them about it recently.

Notwithstanding my...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2017, 15:42
Replies: 16
Views: 3,450
Posted By octavian

JENKINS, you're quite right, but having been...

JENKINS, you're quite right, but having been there at the time of RF's ejection, I forgot the meaning of the R! It was one heck of a day.

Incidentally, on Remembrance Sunday last year my wife and...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2017, 10:50
Replies: 16
Views: 3,450
Posted By octavian

And what did "All the helis' in the South" say...

And what did "All the helis' in the South" say after after RF parted company with 406 in August '75
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2017, 09:26
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,854,349
Posted By octavian

Reading JW411's recollections of the ACR7 at RAF...

Reading JW411's recollections of the ACR7 at RAF Salalah (OOSA) brought back memories of my own tour there in 1975. By then 04/22 was a tarmac runway of 6,000' x 100' although 17/35 remained rolled...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2017, 06:39
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,854,349
Posted By octavian

A somewhat belated welcome back to the crew room...

A somewhat belated welcome back to the crew room Danny, and picking up on the posts about one eyed/armed VSOs, I wonder if anyone else recalls Gp Capt Gerald Pendred, who was Stn Cdr at RAF Cranwell...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Jan 2017, 08:00
Replies: 17
Views: 3,169
Posted By octavian

On Track at Wellesbourne are excellent.

On Track at Wellesbourne are excellent.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2017, 08:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,385
Posted By octavian

In these changing times is it not acceptable for...

In these changing times is it not acceptable for an FAA STC to be accepted by EASA without all the gold plating that the UK CAA has previously deemed necessary?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2017, 08:40
Replies: 65
Views: 17,282
Posted By octavian

For another excellent film, I would recommend...

For another excellent film, I would recommend Appointment in London portraying a fictional Lancaster squadron, again set in WW2. Written by Wg Cdr John Wooldridge a former flight commander on 106...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2017, 08:19
Replies: 70
Views: 12,942
Posted By octavian

Loving your work piperboy84 Looks like a lot of...

Loving your work piperboy84 Looks like a lot of fun. I'm going to go and get one myself. 😃
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2017, 07:38
Replies: 50
Views: 12,121
Posted By octavian

Airbornestu regarding your post #21, I think you...

Airbornestu regarding your post #21, I think you have a far greater understanding of the airspace over the UK than you give yourself credit for, notably your recognition that without an IR you can't...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2017, 11:29
Replies: 50
Views: 12,121
Posted By octavian

Regional Pressure Settings (RPS) are the lowest...

Regional Pressure Settings (RPS) are the lowest forecast pressure for geographical areas across the UK and may be used for checking terrain clearance. As such they are something if an anachronism...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2017, 10:31
Replies: 11
Views: 1,124
Posted By octavian

Indeed Sam, it is a VFR guide, however they also...

Indeed Sam, it is a VFR guide, however they also do clear plastic sip folders with the same hole spacing l, which are useful for paper charts like Jeppesen.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2017, 08:01
Replies: 11
Views: 1,124
Posted By octavian

AFE do a VFR trip folder which is slimmer than...

AFE do a VFR trip folder which is slimmer than the full ring binder, and ideal for putting in the various charts and pages suitable for ........... well, a trip!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2017, 08:16
Replies: 28
Views: 8,976
Posted By octavian

At risk of a bit of thread drift, but hopefully...

At risk of a bit of thread drift, but hopefully the Mods will be tolerant, there is an excellent book about FIDO: Flying Through Fire, by Geoffrey Williams, from which I have cribbed this list of UK...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2016, 17:31
Replies: 15
Views: 3,263
Posted By octavian

Sci-fi draws our attention to the remarks in...

Sci-fi draws our attention to the remarks in Pooleys (and AFE Flight Guide) about winds creating turbulence at Hawarden, and suggests that this "for the Tomahawk aircraft makes it practically...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2016, 12:34
Replies: 15
Views: 3,263
Posted By octavian

Hello BAP, I would echo ETOPS comments about...

Hello BAP,

I would echo ETOPS comments about Flintshire Flying School at Hawarden (EGNR). The school has a good atmosphere and does private hire as well. Hawarden is a good place to fly from and...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2016, 08:14
Replies: 31
Views: 6,147
Posted By octavian

At peril of thread drift, there is a long running...

At peril of thread drift, there is a long running Walt thread in the Private Flying Forum. ET to TC-T? Doesn't take a lot of imagination.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2016, 07:56
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,508,198
Posted By octavian

I note that a certain minor Royal will be...

I note that a certain minor Royal will be unveiling a statue of Amy Johnson in Herne Bay on Saturday after which Lauren Richardson will carry out an air display in her Pitts. I was wondering if TC-T...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2016, 19:16
Replies: 23
Views: 6,611
Posted By octavian

Let us never forget what gallant allies we had,...

Let us never forget what gallant allies we had, and still have, in the Polish people, both here in the UK and in Poland.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Aug 2016, 19:12
Replies: 23
Views: 4,584
Posted By octavian

Mr Chamberlain has been much derided over his...

Mr Chamberlain has been much derided over his "piece of paper signed by Mr Hitler", however, he recognised that a conflict was inevitable and that the UK, amongst others was ill prepared for war. By...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Aug 2016, 19:22
Replies: 14
Views: 9,087
Posted By octavian

Odai: I notice some employers in the...

Odai:

I notice some employers in the airline industry insist on the provision of a "flight school report". Any issues in this regard with it being a small outfit?

Allow me to approach this...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Aug 2016, 19:24
Replies: 9
Views: 5,299
Posted By octavian

OBWAN So it is, but the use of DTVA, whilst...

OBWAN

So it is, but the use of DTVA, whilst familiar to some, is not really a recognised identifier, especially for those intending to practice ATC.

Would you know where LJLA, or perhaps DSRH...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Aug 2016, 15:22
Replies: 9
Views: 5,299
Posted By octavian

DTVA had me confused. You mean EGNV. Or MME in...

DTVA had me confused. You mean EGNV. Or MME in IATA speak.
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jun 2016, 21:52
Replies: 54
Views: 27,834
Posted By octavian

Lose Gatwick and gain Wattisham. Hmmmmm not...

Lose Gatwick and gain Wattisham. Hmmmmm not exactly a big win.
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jun 2016, 20:15
Replies: 54
Views: 27,834
Posted By octavian

And if London City makes it four?

And if London City makes it four?
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2016, 01:06
Replies: 192
Views: 39,463
Posted By octavian

Nice one wageslave. Just what most people are...

Nice one wageslave. Just what most people are thinking, but aren't too inclined to put in writing.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Jun 2016, 21:18
Replies: 6
Views: 3,733
Posted By octavian

BEagle: I love the analogy of a handicapped...

BEagle: I love the analogy of a handicapped glacier.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2016, 18:42
Replies: 7
Views: 3,596
Posted By octavian

Don't tell the CAA - they'll charge you a couple...

Don't tell the CAA - they'll charge you a couple of grand for such an event.
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