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Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2009, 23:45
Replies: 149
Views: 28,625
Posted By Mr Point

The work has been going on for months and DOES...

The work has been going on for months and DOES NOT start on 1st April. As has already been stated, aircrew at Kinloss have known about this for months but political interference has muddied the water...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Nov 2008, 22:17
Replies: 1,820
Views: 404,608
Posted By Mr Point

And imagine my surprise when the Sun showed a...

And imagine my surprise when the Sun showed a photo of an MR2 as "...one of the RAF Nimrod spy planes that are being replaced..." by the Rivet Joint! :ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2008, 22:30
Replies: 42
Views: 7,506
Posted By Mr Point

The SAR Force the crewman leader posts are filled...

The SAR Force the crewman leader posts are filled by MACR but used to be manned by a Flt Lt. I believe SH has gone this way as well. I was under the impression that ALM and AEng Flt Lts were being...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2008, 23:02
Replies: 42
Views: 7,506
Posted By Mr Point

But they don't have the same comparable role on...

But they don't have the same comparable role on the ground do they? Either have all AEOs as MACR, in the same way as Crewman Leaders and WSOp Leaders are now MACR, or a mixture of commissioned and...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2008, 23:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,794
Posted By Mr Point

Culio, In a word, no. The vast majority of...

Culio,

In a word, no. The vast majority of IOT cadets have degrees and unless you are studying medicine and then apply for pilot or nav (WSO) you are unlikely to raise any eyebrows.

I know that...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Oct 2008, 22:27
Replies: 3,092
Views: 212,183
Posted By Mr Point

I was under the impression that the only occasion...

I was under the impression that the only occasion when an ankle injury would preclude service in the Royal Navy was if you were unable to touch your toes in the shower. :} (Sorry - couldn't resist).
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2008, 08:31
Replies: 224
Views: 33,195
Posted By Mr Point

I take it that the RAF short-sleeved blue shirt...

I take it that the RAF short-sleeved blue shirt procurement problem has been resolved then. The last time I checked SROs we were only able to exchange them in exceptional circumstances.

Sounds...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2008, 09:24
Replies: 108
Views: 24,492
Posted By Mr Point

Ultimately he is now doing the proper series of...

Ultimately he is now doing the proper series of courses to become an RAF pilot. Assuming he is good enough to get as far as one of the SAR flights and becomes CR then great.

This is not going to...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2008, 11:56
Replies: 108
Views: 24,492
Posted By Mr Point

It sounds as though he will be doing the full...

It sounds as though he will be doing the full rotary course a Shawbury. The BBC has spoken about 18 months from starting training to getting to a SAR flight. Just in time for a tour before the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2008, 22:41
Replies: 30
Views: 10,728
Posted By Mr Point

Jackonicko, You could work for the BBC...

Jackonicko,



You could work for the BBC with that level of factual accuracy! :}

Mr P

P.S Before you reply, I am just taking the p**s.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2008, 22:07
Replies: 19
Views: 3,001
Posted By Mr Point

Firstly, a large percentage of the public - you...

Firstly, a large percentage of the public - you never know when you might need one!

Secondly, the MOD media machine - they certainly give a ****!



Fair point but I don't know of ANY SAR...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2008, 04:43
Replies: 110
Views: 26,505
Posted By Mr Point

TD, I have agreed with many of your...

TD,

I have agreed with many of your arguments regarding Nimrod safety but I strongly disagree with the recents comments made about Martin Cannard.

Although the timing could have been better,...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2007, 11:41
Replies: 15
Views: 3,655
Posted By Mr Point

The editor of the press release was Flt Lt Ronnie...

The editor of the press release was Flt Lt Ronnie Metcalfe. SHE is the Lossie PRO. I agree that it's a bit spin-tastic but it's a more positive story than "Allied Forces Bomb School" according to...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2007, 15:29
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

EdSet, I agree that there is no certainty...

EdSet,

I agree that there is no certainty that a comprehensive maintenance review following the XV227 incident would have prevented the fire on XV230. In my early post I did not say that this...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2007, 13:35
Replies: 1,471
Views: 217,534
Posted By Mr Point

Chappie, You came across very well in the...

Chappie,

You came across very well in the BBC interview and viewers who have lost loved ones in the past could empathise.

I find it abhorrent that legal aid will not be provided. By stating...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2007, 10:14
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

EdSet, I am fully aware that the XV227...

EdSet,

I am fully aware that the XV227 incident was as a result of duct failure. My point is that the first recommendation of the XV227 incident reports was:



Had a comprehensive maintenance...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2007, 20:18
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Graham and Mick, There is little doubt that...

Graham and Mick,

There is little doubt that had action been taken by the RAF following the SCP hot pipe damage to XV227, Ben and the rest of Crew 3 would still be here. My point is that, as far as...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2007, 19:05
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Mick, I was not aware that BAe had warned...

Mick,

I was not aware that BAe had warned the RAF not to use the SCP prior to September 2006.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2007, 18:04
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Distant Voice: You mean apart from the AAR...

Distant Voice:

You mean apart from the AAR system!

I don't believe that anyone is having a go at Jimmy Jones for being concerned with the safety of the Nimrod; in fact this is to be highly...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2007, 22:17
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Tuc, Well said.

Tuc,

Well said.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2007, 22:11
Replies: 2
Views: 639
Posted By Mr Point

Maverick, Have a look at this THREAD...

Maverick,

Have a look at this THREAD (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=202356&highlight=sar+winchman). As CyclicGal has said, there are relatively few opportunities for direct entry...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2007, 21:59
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

This alone constitutes at the very least neglect,...

This alone constitutes at the very least neglect, but to believe that the zone had fire warning and fire suppressant is utter incompetence that contributed to the death of 14 men.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2007, 16:50
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Magners, The manufacturers do have limits...

Magners,

The manufacturers do have limits that the aircraft is tested to, but the summer temperatures in theatre often exceed these limits.

However, as you quite correctly say, other aircraft...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2007, 12:08
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Winco, I agree that things are becoming too...

Winco,

I agree that things are becoming too heated and understand that now we have answers regarding what happened last September, the next question will inevitably be "who do we blame?"

Nimrod...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2007, 23:17
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

DeepGE, If it makes you feel any better, as...

DeepGE,

If it makes you feel any better, as aircrew my eyes roll uncontrollably when the name "Jimmy Jones" is mentioned. To have any credibility I believe you need to be current, or very recently...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2007, 18:01
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Ed Set, I think you have taken my comments...

Ed Set,

I think you have taken my comments out of context. They were directed in response to RAF_Techie101's comments that the No 7 tank dry bay has fire wire.

As a Nimrod crew member I am...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2007, 15:39
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

RAF_Techie101, I know that the bomb bay...

RAF_Techie101,

I know that the bomb bay firewire runs through the No 7 tank dry bay but this is not dedicated fire warning for the dry bay itself. A bomb bay fire warning, by definition, indicates...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2007, 13:37
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Nige, Sorry for the delay, it has just taken...

Nige,

Sorry for the delay, it has just taken me an hour to find the reference again:

BoI Para 43 (page 2-39)



Vage,
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2007, 11:44
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Nige, The Board DID make reference to a fuel...

Nige,

The Board DID make reference to a fuel tank fire suppression system but concluded that this would not have saved the aircraft. They also believe that if the risk assessment of the No. 7 tank...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Dec 2007, 09:38
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Rock, I totally agree that Skua's comments...

Rock,

I totally agree that Skua's comments regarding the CSAR operation were at best naive.

When I read the BoI report last night, as well as thinking about the friends I lost last September, I...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2007, 23:25
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

I think the CREW of the R1 may be offended by the...

I think the CREW of the R1 may be offended by the implication that they are passengers. Now, on the other hand, the E3D .......:}
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2007, 22:31
Replies: 20
Views: 4,096
Posted By Mr Point

MoD Spokesperson: Now where have I heard...

MoD Spokesperson:

Now where have I heard that line before?
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2007, 13:08
Replies: 2,342
Views: 399,967
Posted By Mr Point

Magners, I agree that the number of fires...

Magners,

I agree that the number of fires reported by the media do not add up but I can assure you that there have been more than one.

As has already been stated, galley smoke, burning oil and...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2007, 14:37
Replies: 41
Views: 15,712
Posted By Mr Point

Rest in peace - another tragic loss.

Rest in peace - another tragic loss.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2007, 10:03
Replies: 21
Views: 5,435
Posted By Mr Point

...although there could be one or two unwanted...

...although there could be one or two unwanted side effects!

Trainspotting: Spud on speed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdpqH1_EC7A)
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