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Search: Posts Made By: ASRAAMTOO
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Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2024, 16:57
Replies: 11
Views: 5,415
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Having dumped the fuel in the transfer tanks, is...

Having dumped the fuel in the transfer tanks, is it possible to feed fuel back into them from other tanks and then dump it. If so what sort of flow rate can you get?
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2024, 12:59
Replies: 16
Views: 3,643
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Just out of interest what does the cockpit of the...

Just out of interest what does the cockpit of the ENJJPTS T 38s at Shepherd look like. Have they all been been upgraded to T38c with a fully digital fit?
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 10:47
Replies: 50
Views: 11,039
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

The poor flying rate is down to a number of...

The poor flying rate is down to a number of factors but mainly aircraft and QFI availability (some UAS's are worse than others!). Other factors that cause problems are the lack of radar service...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 16:26
Replies: 38
Views: 6,452
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

If we had any cash to buy Hawks, or indeed...

If we had any cash to buy Hawks, or indeed replacement engines for our existing Hawks then perhaps they should go to RAF Valley!
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2024, 17:02
Replies: 75
Views: 20,676
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Of course I don’t, that would be why I said it...

Of course I don’t, that would be why I said it was all speculation and that is why this is a RUMOUR network. If I wanted fact I’d watch the BBC.

PS For clarity the bit about getting facts from...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2024, 13:42
Replies: 75
Views: 20,676
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Yemen

Firstly, it’s a long way from Cyprus to Yemen so well done to the folks involved in this mission and those supporting it.

Next, it was of course only a matter of time before a retired Fish head...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2024, 19:09
Replies: 1,412
Views: 468,347
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Which of course leads to extra savings. A cunning...

Which of course leads to extra savings. A cunning plan Baldrick
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2023, 14:32
Replies: 17
Views: 4,304
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

As I said, I’ve been gone a while. One assumes...

As I said, I’ve been gone a while. One assumes that the current system came about because some one suggested a retention bonus was the only way to keep trained pilots.

The bean counters said great...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Dec 2023, 16:37
Replies: 17
Views: 4,304
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Not that it’s very likely in todays shambles but...

Not that it’s very likely in todays shambles but that presumably means that in theory a pilot could actually be flying on operations before being in receipt of flying pay. Doesn’t seem very fair...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2023, 15:46
Replies: 17
Views: 4,304
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Thanks for that. I now know that there is tier 1,...

Thanks for that. I now know that there is tier 1, followed by tier 2 and an ascending scale within tier 2( I’m assuming annually).

At what stage however do aircrew start to receive tier 1 and when...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2023, 14:36
Replies: 17
Views: 4,304
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Current Rates of Flying Pay

Hi Folks,

Been some while since I retired. Back then there were several rates of additional pay for flying duties.

IIRC there was Flying Instructional pay, payable from the start of BFTS,...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2023, 23:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,232
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Perhaps if you elaborated on what a 10-1 B chart...

Perhaps if you elaborated on what a 10-1 B chart is then the LIDO users here might know if there was an equivalent.

Google suggests it’s a chart legend. If this is correct then yes they do.
Forum: Tech Log
4th Dec 2023, 16:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Is it not a 10% difference in THRUST. Hence if...

Is it not a 10% difference in THRUST. Hence if the aircraft can not calculate the thrust, due for example to damage to the various probes and sensors then TAC will not kick in initially. It MAY...
Forum: Tech Log
4th Dec 2023, 16:40
Replies: 26
Views: 4,065
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Which of course would be excellent advice if the...

Which of course would be excellent advice if the manufacturers included all of the aircraft's hidden features in the FCOM. Had information that is NOW in the public domain been included in the 737...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2023, 16:23
Replies: 15
Views: 1,873
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Would there be any point, its got a straight wing...

Would there be any point, its got a straight wing so probably could not go much faster and at the speed it flys turboprops are likely to be way more efficient. Updating engines to more modern...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2023, 09:43
Replies: 102
Views: 51,018
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Another factor that must be taken into account is...

Another factor that must be taken into account is the Rules of Engagement (ROE). These are usually written by politcians and or lawyers. Whenever the UK has been involved in No Fly zones in the past...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2023, 15:20
Replies: 84
Views: 32,518
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Perhaps English is not your first language. I...

Perhaps English is not your first language. I was attempting to discuss how the aircraft ended up in the position it started from. This was BEFORE information was available as to the nature of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Sep 2023, 11:07
Replies: 157
Views: 67,407
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

It’s been a while but I seem to recall that...

It’s been a while but I seem to recall that activation of the ejector seat turns the transponder on with an emergency squark in most modern aircraft.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2023, 22:36
Replies: 84
Views: 32,518
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

The loss of a pilot is a tragic event so my...

The loss of a pilot is a tragic event so my sympathy’s to his loved ones but the accident report into the Smyrna crash does not really reflect your statement.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2023, 22:14
Replies: 84
Views: 32,518
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

The only potential relevance of this being a...

The only potential relevance of this being a display team is that it MAY have involved a formation take off. If so then they MAY have lined up further down the runway and potentially used less than...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2023, 15:23
Replies: 9
Views: 3,203
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Apparently. Although its difficult to argue that...

Apparently. Although its difficult to argue that they would not do a better job than the ones we are currently using!
Forum: Tech Log
31st Aug 2023, 15:21
Replies: 1
Views: 2,381
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Boeing 777 EGPWS Pull UP following GPS Jamming

Routing from Europe to India via the middle east it is common to encounter GPS jamming/spoofing over the middle east. As a result one or both of the GPS systems goes off line. Sadly, and for reasons...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2023, 14:23
Replies: 39
Views: 12,105
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Makes a very interesting read. Absolutely no idea...

Makes a very interesting read. Absolutely no idea if there is any relevance in this case but worth a look.

https://www.angelfire.com/me/swissair111memorial/modded/ThatVexingVortexRing.html
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2023, 19:22
Replies: 107
Views: 44,759
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Not bizarre at all. If the tail falls off would...

Not bizarre at all. If the tail falls off would you rather be sat on a seat that MIGHT work or a seat that WON’T work?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2023, 13:50
Replies: 107
Views: 44,759
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

As someone who for a while flew ex military jets...

As someone who for a while flew ex military jets in the UK, initially with live seats and then without I was always disappointed by the attitude of the regulator.

They required seats with time...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2023, 14:21
Replies: 19
Views: 7,031
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

We KNOW that illegal discrimination took place...

We KNOW that illegal discrimination took place during the selection of ORs, mainly due to the courage of one Gp Cpt and unusually an inquiry admitting it.

We do not know if there was a similar...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2023, 14:34
Replies: 77
Views: 20,582
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

There is a recruitment video doing the rounds at...

There is a recruitment video doing the rounds at the moment for Riyadh Air, targeting 787 and 777 trainers. So one could argue loan service for airline pilots! No firm numbers easily obtainable but...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2023, 14:21
Replies: 61
Views: 11,979
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

We have zillions of Ex WW2 airfields scattered...

We have zillions of Ex WW2 airfields scattered around the country, many with the remains of a runway in place and industrial units scattered around the edges. If I was a planner I would ensue an...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2023, 12:37
Replies: 310
Views: 100,801
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Weasel words from Ben Wallace too. “ All those...

Weasel words from Ben Wallace too. “ All those selected met the minimum standards” Undoubtedly true but what he does not say is that some of those not selected exceeded the minimum standards and...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2023, 10:16
Replies: 98
Views: 36,054
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Which presumably shows how little you know. Its...

Which presumably shows how little you know. Its been a very long time indeed (if ever) that the boarding school allowance has come even close to covering the school fees involved in a modest private...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jun 2023, 11:00
Replies: 42
Views: 18,568
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

One assumes that neither GE engineers nor GE...

One assumes that neither GE engineers nor GE parts will be sent to Russia as that would be illegal?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2023, 16:52
Replies: 22
Views: 4,968
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Whilst its nice that the RAF retains a presence...

Whilst its nice that the RAF retains a presence in the frozen north one can't help think that it would generally be a better policy to retain and improve those bases that actually posess a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th May 2023, 16:41
Replies: 31
Views: 12,043
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

There is of course no reason that those on an...

There is of course no reason that those on an integrated course should be made to pay up front, other than the fact that the schools can get away with it and students are desperate for a flying job....
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2023, 11:10
Replies: 196
Views: 46,070
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Nope, but we do anyway if it suits us. How are...

Nope, but we do anyway if it suits us. How are things in Hong Kong these days?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2023, 15:10
Replies: 11
Views: 2,717
Posted By ASRAAMTOO

Interesting choice to put the F35 on the wing....

Interesting choice to put the F35 on the wing. I'd have had it lead or put it in the box for symetry. ( Can I still say box?)
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