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Forum: Rotorheads
26th Apr 2024, 09:58
Replies: 23
Views: 11,823
Posted By TURIN

Very Gerry Anderson. Wouldn't look out of place...

Very Gerry Anderson. Wouldn't look out of place on Thunderbirds or Captain Scarlet.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Apr 2024, 09:39
Replies: 51
Views: 5,010
Posted By TURIN

And yet we see a proliferation of wind power...

And yet we see a proliferation of wind power generation especially in western Europe. The UK alone has cut its reliance on fossil fuels massively since the 1980s. In the winter months between a third...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2024, 09:08
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By TURIN

Didn't the SR71 carry a similar looking drone?

Didn't the SR71 carry a similar looking drone?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Apr 2024, 12:16
Replies: 51
Views: 5,010
Posted By TURIN

That's all very well but cutting aviation...

That's all very well but cutting aviation emissions by 10% only cuts global emissions by 0.3%.
Cutting cement production by 10% would have a greater effect.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Apr 2024, 11:17
Replies: 51
Views: 5,010
Posted By TURIN

Yes, cutting out flying makes a huge difference...

Yes, cutting out flying makes a huge difference to the personal carbon footprint... of a very small number of people.
You could ban all business jets, limit frequent flyers to a couple of return...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Apr 2024, 23:41
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By TURIN

I'm going to have to re read my notes. 😁

I'm going to have to re read my notes. 😁
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Apr 2024, 08:39
Replies: 20
Views: 5,675
Posted By TURIN

There's the rub. Barring a failure. I've seen...

There's the rub. Barring a failure. I've seen enough reversers fail deployed after landing to know it's not uncommon.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
23rd Apr 2024, 08:33
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By TURIN

Re tyre pressures, I thought the data was sent...

Re tyre pressures, I thought the data was sent over Bluetooth from the wheel px transducer to the wheel hub. To power the transducer the wheel has to be spinning creating a current through the flux...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Apr 2024, 22:49
Replies: 15
Views: 16,209
Posted By TURIN

Most airlines these days have cameras around the...

Most airlines these days have cameras around the forward galley/toilet/cockpit door area. Rear and mid toilets, not so much.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
21st Apr 2024, 22:46
Replies: 51
Views: 5,010
Posted By TURIN

How much less flying would you like everyone to...

How much less flying would you like everyone to do?
If we cut all flights by 50% it would reduce global CO2 emissions by..... Wait for it... less than 1.5%!!!
That is not going to make a...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Apr 2024, 11:45
Replies: 51
Views: 5,010
Posted By TURIN

A very, very minor contribution. It's crazy to...

A very, very minor contribution.
It's crazy to shut down flying to tackle climate change.
It's crazy to even consider using alternate fuels. The overall effect is minimal.
Let's focus on...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2024, 15:34
Replies: 7
Views: 2,847
Posted By TURIN

24th April 2017?

24th April 2017?
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Apr 2024, 15:34
Replies: 50
Views: 19,640
Posted By TURIN

Dubai airport flooded

Judging by current rumours, a boat would be your best bet.
Dubai Airport flooded.
Forum: Tech Log
16th Apr 2024, 09:27
Replies: 15
Views: 1,579
Posted By TURIN

Yes, absolutely correct, my bad, I had a senior...

Yes, absolutely correct, my bad, I had a senior moment.
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2024, 23:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,579
Posted By TURIN

Indeed. My thoughts too.

Indeed. My thoughts too.
Forum: Tech Log
15th Apr 2024, 23:43
Replies: 15
Views: 1,579
Posted By TURIN

Erm, are we sure about that? My understanding of...

Erm, are we sure about that? My understanding of hydraulic brake systems is that the park brake pressure is locked in. IE even if the accumulater pressure were to drop, the locked in park brake...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Apr 2024, 23:31
Replies: 51
Views: 5,010
Posted By TURIN

A very good article, and proves my point. ...

A very good article, and proves my point.
Climate change is not caused by aviation.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 23:04
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,615
Posted By TURIN

I remember the UK right wing tabloids screaming...

I remember the UK right wing tabloids screaming blue murder at the very notion of an 'EU Army' prior to UKIP rearing it's ugly head. Go figure. 🤔
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 16:57
Replies: 10,328
Views: 4,611,615
Posted By TURIN

Lonewolf. Much of what you say has merit...

Lonewolf.
Much of what you say has merit however...

That's a bit like saying the attacks on 11/9/01 were all the fault of the USA!

​​​​​​​For the record I don't agree with either view.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Apr 2024, 23:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,116
Posted By TURIN

Here ya go... A380 engine vortex generators

Here ya go...

A380 engine vortex generators
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2024, 11:39
Replies: 1,217
Views: 415,670
Posted By TURIN

Experience on type then. 😁

Experience on type then. 😁
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2024, 11:29
Replies: 1,217
Views: 415,670
Posted By TURIN

Could it be considered good practice/exercise for...

Could it be considered good practice/exercise for RAF crew?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Apr 2024, 00:09
Replies: 75
Views: 25,405
Posted By TURIN

A key was introduced on the CEO fleets. The key...

A key was introduced on the CEO fleets. The key is kept in the flt deck with the landing gear ground locks. To open the cowling the key is inserted under the engine and cannot be removed until the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Apr 2024, 10:00
Replies: 75
Views: 25,405
Posted By TURIN

The A320 family have had multiple events like...

The A320 family have had multiple events like this, well over 30. He/she was joking.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Apr 2024, 20:54
Replies: 75
Views: 25,405
Posted By TURIN

2022, Alaska Airlines. ...

2022, Alaska Airlines.
https://simpleflying.com/alaska-airlines-boeing-737-loses-engine-cowling/
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Apr 2024, 20:36
Replies: 75
Views: 25,405
Posted By TURIN

https://safetyfirst.airbus.com/preventing-fan-cowl...

https://safetyfirst.airbus.com/preventing-fan-cowl-door-loss/
Since the publication of the original issue of this article there have been 12 further cowl loss incidents.
I don't know how many...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Apr 2024, 20:06
Replies: 75
Views: 25,405
Posted By TURIN

A brief search that took about 30 seconds...

A brief search that took about 30 seconds revealed 8 cowl losses on A320 series.
I'm pretty sure that after the very well publicised BA incident of double cowl loss there was an AD issued that...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Apr 2024, 00:21
Replies: 75
Views: 25,405
Posted By TURIN

I think this happened over 30 times on the A320...

I think this happened over 30 times on the A320 before they changed the design. How often does it happen on the 737?
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Apr 2024, 00:02
Replies: 157
Views: 98,648
Posted By TURIN

I do wonder, after months of explanations about...

I do wonder, after months of explanations about these satellites, why it is that some people still want it to be something else.
It is Starlink!
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
6th Apr 2024, 23:50
Replies: 630
Views: 79,186
Posted By TURIN

That's impressive. 3 weeks from launch to static...

That's impressive. 3 weeks from launch to static fire!
Forum: Tech Log
6th Apr 2024, 11:12
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By TURIN

According to this link......

According to this link... https://aircraft.airbus.com/en/newsroom/news/2021-01-cabin-air-quality-key-to-a-comfortable-flight
HEPA filters are changed after "several thousand" flight hours.
I think...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Apr 2024, 23:12
Replies: 8
Views: 963
Posted By TURIN

I don't think we ever check CO or CO2 levels in...

I don't think we ever check CO or CO2 levels in flight.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Apr 2024, 09:50
Replies: 14
Views: 5,195
Posted By TURIN

It's just the 'falsework' composite none...

It's just the 'falsework' composite none structural belly fairing. The pressure hull is several inches above that.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2024, 09:41
Replies: 23
Views: 4,599
Posted By TURIN

EASA is enforced by the ECJ. The EU were very...

EASA is enforced by the ECJ. The EU were very happy for us to remain within EASA but the ERG etc wanted to 'take back control' and insisted that the UK's sovereignty was paramount. Ergo no UK...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Apr 2024, 09:10
Replies: 23
Views: 4,599
Posted By TURIN

I still have a letter from the MOT via my MP...

I still have a letter from the MOT via my MP stating we would not be leaving EASA. 🙄
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