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Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Oct 2022, 18:00
Replies: 92
Views: 11,681
Posted By PaulH1

The Earth has been going through ice ages and...

The Earth has been going through ice ages and interglacial warming periods for 4.5 billion years. There is no reason to suspect that this has suddenly stopped.
12.000 years ago the Arctic was free...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
24th May 2022, 17:00
Replies: 81
Views: 9,060
Posted By PaulH1

43 inches - Thatcher cull off Many people...

43 inches - Thatcher cull off

Many people seem to have forgotten that this was when Authur Scargill was trying to bring the country to its knees. Thatcher defeated the hard left/communist...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2021, 13:35
Replies: 292
Views: 66,678
Posted By PaulH1

I too have witnessed the Welsh reverting to the...

I too have witnessed the Welsh reverting to the Welsh language when a member of the services walks into a pub. Similar to a previous post, when I was at RAF Valley in late 70s, going for a local...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2021, 07:37
Replies: 292
Views: 66,678
Posted By PaulH1

I have been there. Hence the comment!

I have been there. Hence the comment!
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2021, 14:30
Replies: 292
Views: 66,678
Posted By PaulH1

So let me get this right...... An Aviator is...

So let me get this right...... An Aviator is involved in a war. He, sorry they, come face to face with the enemy who is about to shoot them. They can therefore shoot and kill the enemy, but must be...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
2nd Oct 2021, 15:16
Replies: 232
Views: 60,748
Posted By PaulH1

I think military aircraft have a distinct...

I think military aircraft have a distinct advantage as most are designed to be thrown about.
The civil aircraft with a military heritage can be very nice. The HS125 and Falcons are all a delight to...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2021, 19:12
Replies: 24
Views: 8,299
Posted By PaulH1

Ex 5 Sqn myself and also in Jersey!

Ex 5 Sqn myself and also in Jersey!
Forum: Questions
25th Jul 2021, 10:07
Replies: 0
Views: 302
Posted By PaulH1

How long are the CAA taking to issue new ratings

Does anyone know how long the CAA are now taking to issue new ratings?
I applied to renew my SEP rating 7 weeks ago. It had expired by 10 years so it now has to be issued by the CAA.
The only...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2021, 11:43
Replies: 646
Views: 156,293
Posted By PaulH1

When I joined the LTF at Binbrook, there were two...

When I joined the LTF at Binbrook, there were two of us on the course. The Squadron boss who had a dubious sense of humour, for some reason, named us Scunge and Bucket! Luckily they did not stick...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Jun 2021, 18:17
Replies: 140
Views: 36,054
Posted By PaulH1

Except the Lightning had Avon engines. Just as...

Except the Lightning had Avon engines. Just as noisy though!
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2021, 14:28
Replies: 254
Views: 50,028
Posted By PaulH1

Yes but we already know that Blue is for boys and...

Yes but we already know that Blue is for boys and Pink for girls. ummm....
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2021, 20:26
Replies: 102
Views: 25,720
Posted By PaulH1

We always put the covers on to prevent FOD...

We always put the covers on to prevent FOD blowing into the intakes. In the Summer to prevent birds nesting and icing in the Winter. It is a problem in high winds but we always did our best!
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
28th Mar 2021, 20:05
Replies: 102
Views: 25,720
Posted By PaulH1

Yes a great aircraft. I have 2000 odd hours on...

Yes a great aircraft. I have 2000 odd hours on the Hawker 1000 and a few more on the 700, 800 and 900. Several had nose wheel latches that were hard to operate, particularly the 1000 srs. The...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2021, 16:11
Replies: 102
Views: 25,720
Posted By PaulH1

Whist I have no problem at all with female...

Whist I have no problem at all with female pilots, I can give you a couple of examples where some women cannot do the job as well as men. I am talking about the biz jet world where the crew have to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Feb 2021, 13:03
Replies: 81
Views: 20,090
Posted By PaulH1

If a switch or breaker is going to fail, it will...

If a switch or breaker is going to fail, it will almost certainly happen when it is operated. Breakers have a finite life so never operate one in the air unless it forms part of a checklist. By all...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Jan 2021, 15:31
Replies: 21
Views: 8,432
Posted By PaulH1

The A400s circling Jersey are doing practice...

The A400s circling Jersey are doing practice approaches. They have been doing this since last March. It keeps ATC occupied while it is deathly quiet.
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Jan 2021, 13:31
Replies: 73
Views: 26,252
Posted By PaulH1

Anyone been into Courchevel in the French Alps. ...

Anyone been into Courchevel in the French Alps.

2007 Metres Altitude
537m r/w available
Max slope 18.66%

https://youtu.be/c6Wr3ilAWpo
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Dec 2020, 15:07
Replies: 289
Views: 147,018
Posted By PaulH1

Some did. Easyjet Europe has an Austrian AOC so...

Some did. Easyjet Europe has an Austrian AOC so will be able to fly point to point in Europe.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2020, 16:51
Replies: 73
Views: 19,388
Posted By PaulH1

There seems to be a lot of mis-information in...

There seems to be a lot of mis-information in this thread. Left Hand Downwind means when you are flying downwind, the runway is on your Left. Giving faster joining traffic a different circuit pattern...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2020, 17:20
Replies: 73
Views: 19,388
Posted By PaulH1

I have been asked many times to join, say,...

I have been asked many times to join, say, downwind right when a left hand circuit is in operation. This is quite normal if flying a faster aircraft in a busy circuit. ATC do not want an aircraft...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Dec 2020, 10:48
Replies: 69
Views: 17,133
Posted By PaulH1

I'd have to disagree with you here. Flying...

I'd have to disagree with you here. Flying military swept wing jets (Gnat, Hunter, Lightning F4) the best turning performance was achieved by flying in the 'Light Buffet'. This is where the inboard...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Dec 2020, 11:56
Replies: 69
Views: 17,133
Posted By PaulH1

Thanks Genghis. This only shows the 'Abstract' ....

Thanks Genghis. This only shows the 'Abstract' . The rest of the article is behind a paywall.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Dec 2020, 11:26
Replies: 69
Views: 17,133
Posted By PaulH1

There is a difference between the best stall...

There is a difference between the best stall recovery in whether you are flying a light straight wing or a larger swept wing. With a swept wing, the inboard wing stalls first and so the ailerons...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Nov 2020, 08:03
Replies: 30
Views: 5,470
Posted By PaulH1

G-AUTO was re-registered G-HOSP when the Jersey...

G-AUTO was re-registered G-HOSP when the Jersey side of AA was sold off to become Aviation Beauport in 1986. G-HOSP then became the designated air ambulance aircraft flying under the callsign AVB999.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2020, 10:56
Replies: 250
Views: 72,361
Posted By PaulH1

Hunter F6. Did that thing shift!

Hunter F6. Did that thing shift!
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Oct 2020, 09:03
Replies: 74
Views: 21,381
Posted By PaulH1

Also from an airmanship point of view, airfields...

Also from an airmanship point of view, airfields can be unusable for other reasons than weather. What would you do if as you were approaching your destination in VMC, an aircraft ahead of you burst...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2020, 10:13
Replies: 109
Views: 41,455
Posted By PaulH1

Or the Irish sea. An Irish friend of mine had an...

Or the Irish sea. An Irish friend of mine had an undercarriage anomaly which required an automatic ejection over the sea in the Lightning. As he was in the North Wales training area at the time he...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2020, 13:21
Replies: 109
Views: 41,455
Posted By PaulH1

When I was on basic training at Cranwell on the...

When I was on basic training at Cranwell on the JP5a, we had 2 German instructors - both ex 104s (affectionally known as widowmakers). After Cranwell one if them went back to 104s and was killed...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2020, 10:20
Replies: 109
Views: 41,455
Posted By PaulH1

Yes the Lightning turned very well. Mind you when...

Yes the Lightning turned very well. Mind you when flying low level intercepts and dogfighting, the fuel did not last very long!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Oct 2020, 09:49
Replies: 36
Views: 10,508
Posted By PaulH1

Interesting though that if you look at the VOR...

Interesting though that if you look at the VOR approach the missed approach instructions are:MISSED APCH: Climb on R-248 inbound to BT VOR. At BT VOR turn RIGHT to intercept and follow R-110 BT to...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Oct 2020, 17:41
Replies: 36
Views: 10,508
Posted By PaulH1

A difficult one as if you are commencing an...

A difficult one as if you are commencing an approach in marginal vis. you may not descend below 1000' agl if you do not have the required RVR. Descending to 700' would put you at 480' above the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Oct 2020, 15:05
Replies: 178
Views: 56,630
Posted By PaulH1

The take-offs from Heathrow were a normal sight. ...

The take-offs from Heathrow were a normal sight. But the landings in Kemble and St Athan would have been something special. I would have thought the BBC would have filmed these.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Oct 2020, 13:28
Replies: 54
Views: 15,554
Posted By PaulH1

Yes the 125 is a very tough bird. I remember...

Yes the 125 is a very tough bird. I remember seeing a newspaper article years ago where a 125 had been hit by a SAM over somewhere in Africa. It blew one engine off but the aircraft remained...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2020, 14:02
Replies: 87
Views: 19,374
Posted By PaulH1

And once the CAA have certified it, that 8...

And once the CAA have certified it, that 8 minutes endurance will be a problem. Alternate plus holding fuel and 5% contingency. It would never get off the ground!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Sep 2020, 11:25
Replies: 77
Views: 21,600
Posted By PaulH1

I flew to Berlin in the mid 70s in an Andover. ...

I flew to Berlin in the mid 70s in an Andover. It was an amazingly vibrant city in those days. It showed the way that peoples inner characters come out when under oppression.
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