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Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2019, 13:07
Replies: 18
Views: 6,583
Posted By Flap62

Wow! I am amazed that there is all sorts of talk...

Wow! I am amazed that there is all sorts of talk about radar lock coming and going, lack of NVG or FLIR but there didn’t seem to be a thinks bubble when the No2 called finals before his leader!!! Am...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2019, 13:52
Replies: 10
Views: 3,746
Posted By Flap62

So, as the report says the pilot...

So, as the report says



the pilot thought it sensible to shove the stick forward (probably not a bad plan) but put in full right rudder?!!

Now, the Harrier loved the whole slow speed thing...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Mar 2019, 13:29
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,134,836
Posted By Flap62

He didn’t say that they had.

He didn’t say that they had.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2019, 06:12
Replies: 27
Views: 8,318
Posted By Flap62

Hmmm. Not really sure what you mean. In the hover...

Hmmm. Not really sure what you mean. In the hover the wing produces no lift therefore no compensation is required. I seem to recall the 7/9 wing would produce about 1500lbs down to about 30 kts...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2019, 01:40
Replies: 145
Views: 96,709
Posted By Flap62

So France want a platform that has nuclear...

So France want a platform that has nuclear capability and can operate off carriers. This is completely at odds with German requirements. A perfect scenario. Let them waste massive amounts of money...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Jan 2019, 21:04
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,134,836
Posted By Flap62

I honestly don’t have an issue with anyone...

I honestly don’t have an issue with anyone leaving BA. Crack on! Everyone has different situations and needs and if somewhere else ticks the boxes then go for it! BA is neither better or worse than...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2019, 20:50
Replies: 40
Views: 10,018
Posted By Flap62

Perhaps it’s an indication of generational change...

Perhaps it’s an indication of generational change but I’m a bit surprised at some of the posts on this. If it had been a male squaddie doing this to a female would the response have been the same? We...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2018, 18:51
Replies: 73
Views: 21,332
Posted By Flap62

Rock Apes can’t even spell CAS!

Rock Apes can’t even spell CAS!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2018, 09:39
Replies: 73
Views: 21,332
Posted By Flap62

The Air Force must be flush for talent if it can...

The Air Force must be flush for talent if it can allow people of the ability and drive of Stu Atha to walk out the door.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2018, 07:51
Replies: 39
Views: 21,001
Posted By Flap62

I guess the F18 chaps always have a higher...

I guess the F18 chaps always have a higher probability of survival. Hopefully better news of C-130 crew soon.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2018, 19:44
Replies: 60
Views: 19,872
Posted By Flap62

Surely the Spitfire was only cleared for a Run...

Surely the Spitfire was only cleared for a Run and Break therefore the runway was not required to be clear? It doesn’t matter where the Chinook was on the runway, the Spitfire only needed clearance...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2018, 13:42
Replies: 30
Views: 12,549
Posted By Flap62

ORAC Really? How pathetic. I somehow...

ORAC



Really? How pathetic. I somehow expected slightly better of you
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2018, 23:19
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,846,926
Posted By Flap62

I am intrigued as to how targeting and aiming was...

I am intrigued as to how targeting and aiming was done in a 90deg dive. As Winkle says you can correct for azimuth errors in a 70deg dive by ailerons but surely that’s not available in a pure...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jul 2018, 15:22
Replies: 101
Views: 50,672
Posted By Flap62

swh, If it’s configured with only J not F can you...

swh, If it’s configured with only J not F can you explain how only 4 J passengers will pay the fuel bill on a 20hr sector?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jul 2018, 09:05
Replies: 23
Views: 7,674
Posted By Flap62

The USMC were always more focussed on air combat...

The USMC were always more focussed on air combat than the RAF and so perhaps practiced using the nozzles a bit more but the old “quick viff and he’ll fly right by” is really a non starter. The...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2018, 19:35
Replies: 23
Views: 7,674
Posted By Flap62

I just tried to post a rant about Ward’s self...

I just tried to post a rant about Ward’s self aggrandising link above but thankfully the ether swallowed it up. God that man is utterly insufferable.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2018, 17:01
Replies: 23
Views: 7,674
Posted By Flap62

kenparry, My comment about slow speed is...

kenparry,

My comment about slow speed is based on my GR5/7 experience where I cannot think of a time where I would have used it in the way you describe because the wing was so good that the...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2018, 16:19
Replies: 23
Views: 7,674
Posted By Flap62

While waiting for much more qualified respondants...

While waiting for much more qualified respondants I would be very surprised if it was used. In general, viffing was used at fairly slow speeds to use bleed air (through reaction ducts) to give...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2018, 20:56
Replies: 29
Views: 8,319
Posted By Flap62

212man, If your comment refered to me I...

212man,

If your comment refered to me I didn’t think that the formation were trying to fly a formation circuit. They were obviously positioning for a RIAB (although very early to echelon if they...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2018, 07:43
Replies: 29
Views: 8,319
Posted By Flap62

Indeed although not quite 90 off as he wasn’t due...

Indeed although not quite 90 off as he wasn’t due south when he made the decision to return. The M11 was an unwelcome complication. Not easy no matter what he chose. Glad he walked away.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th May 2018, 07:43
Replies: 44
Views: 22,981
Posted By Flap62

Indeed although not quite 90 off as he wasn’t due...

Indeed although not quite 90 off as he wasn’t due south when he made the decision to return. The M11 was an unwelcome complication. Not easy no matter what he chose. Glad he walked away.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2018, 23:14
Replies: 29
Views: 8,319
Posted By Flap62

Instead of any discussion of how tight the...

Instead of any discussion of how tight the circuit was I might personally have pointed at the field then considered a downwind landing.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th May 2018, 23:14
Replies: 44
Views: 22,981
Posted By Flap62

Instead of any discussion of how tight the...

Instead of any discussion of how tight the circuit was I might personally have pointed at the field then considered a downwind landing.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2018, 15:13
Replies: 34
Views: 9,784
Posted By Flap62

Read his posts? Thanks Ken, hadn’t thought of...

Read his posts? Thanks Ken, hadn’t thought of that.

I’ll leave you with the words of the Admiral



Given that, the JTO post was entirely reasonable but I’ll leave you guys to beat yourself to...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2018, 07:30
Replies: 34
Views: 9,784
Posted By Flap62

Sorry Lonewolf. Still don’t get it. You,...

Sorry Lonewolf.

Still don’t get it. You, very aggressively, rail against the journo and know-nothings for inaccuracies(if you include me in the know-nothings then you are too kind but I’ve done a...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2018, 21:14
Replies: 34
Views: 9,784
Posted By Flap62

I’m a bit confused by this Lonewolf. You post a...

I’m a bit confused by this Lonewolf. You post a blow by blow rebuttal yet there seems to have been catastrophic errors made. Indeed even the Admiral says



Am I missing something?
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2018, 20:28
Replies: 77
Views: 21,801
Posted By Flap62

So an F22 can’t lose an engine at lift off and...

So an F22 can’t lose an engine at lift off and still climb away? With all that power? Really?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2018, 23:37
Replies: 46
Views: 44,953
Posted By Flap62

Right engine. Many thanks. You have...

Right engine.

Many thanks. You have professionally slandered me and many of my colleagues but hey ho, it’s only banter isn’t it? I tend to turn up to work fully prepared and treat everyone with...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Apr 2018, 08:33
Replies: 46
Views: 44,953
Posted By Flap62

Apologies for drifting off topic but I want to...

Apologies for drifting off topic but I want to re-assure the OP that the arrogant, patronising posts like the above and others from 4468 etc do not reflect the majority view in BA. One of the great...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2018, 15:09
Replies: 372
Views: 314,700
Posted By Flap62

Wat? Send Mickey Over

Wat?

Send Mickey Over
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2018, 01:22
Replies: 22
Views: 7,792
Posted By Flap62

I’m sure he will answer for himself but, at a...

I’m sure he will answer for himself but, at a guess, I suppose he’s suggesting that the OP should be familiar with the term from his/her aerobatic course and if they haven’t done the course then it’s...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2018, 21:30
Replies: 20
Views: 5,947
Posted By Flap62

PN, Re your post #12 He was not a...

PN,

Re your post #12

He was not a “baby” pilot. If he had wings he was a pilot. I’m sure he showed your brevet respect, I suggest you return the complement.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2018, 17:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,343
Posted By Flap62

1983 - Tayside Aviation - RAF Special Flying...

1983 - Tayside Aviation - RAF Special Flying Award
1987-99 Harrier
99 - present 744, 380
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2017, 21:22
Replies: 106
Views: 23,038
Posted By Flap62

BEagle, You are becoming rather tiresome....

BEagle,

You are becoming rather tiresome. The question was a valid one about ministerial rights, do you really have to use it as an opportunity to flog your increasingly turgid agenda?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2017, 07:52
Replies: 60
Views: 19,148
Posted By Flap62

Now, I'm as much of a grumpy old sod as the best...

Now, I'm as much of a grumpy old sod as the best of them but some of the posts here have flicked my switch!

Why are we even bothering? It’s just a huge waste of money blah blah blah.

Well, the...
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