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Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2023, 06:56
Replies: 247
Views: 87,135
Posted By Declan275

Each political party transiently uses the...

Each political party transiently uses the problems of the DF to throw shade at each other before returning to the core subjects of health, housing and homelessness.
Any of them asserting neutrality...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Dec 2023, 16:23
Replies: 22
Views: 4,726
Posted By Declan275

Guess Poland it is in that case…

Guess Poland it is in that case…
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2023, 15:33
Replies: 22
Views: 4,726
Posted By Declan275

That’s the Irish Dept of Defence - they weren’t...

That’s the Irish Dept of Defence - they weren’t Blackhawk fans at the time, who knows now?

I think if we ended up with the same type, some kind of formal training cooperation with either the U.K....
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2023, 08:16
Replies: 22
Views: 4,726
Posted By Declan275

Blackhawk was one of the final three contenders...

Blackhawk was one of the final three contenders in the contest that produced the 139 and was also a firm favourite of the military side of the house, but DOD thought otherwise. While it would do most...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2023, 19:29
Replies: 22
Views: 4,726
Posted By Declan275

1) There’s no problem that can’t be solved by...

1) There’s no problem that can’t be solved by adding more helicopters.
2) There’s a court case coming up that may end up finding the existing reliance on the U.K. unconstitutional. Certainly, it...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2023, 15:24
Replies: 22
Views: 4,726
Posted By Declan275

Whatever ends up working with the Naval Services...

Whatever ends up working with the Naval Services planned MRV could be one to watch in that regard, certainly a heli that could contribute to the surface picture would be an advantage. The Merlin and...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2023, 14:19
Replies: 22
Views: 4,726
Posted By Declan275

At a guess, I’d say it’s initially adding the...

At a guess, I’d say it’s initially adding the extra two 139s that would account for EAS, the civil/mil HEMS in Athlone that wasn’t on the horizon when that tender was specced. That would also fit...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2023, 10:52
Replies: 22
Views: 4,726
Posted By Declan275

Irish Air Corps to replace heli fleet by 2028

Per the link below, one of the accepted recommendations from the Commission on the Defence Forces Final Report is to replace the existing fleet of 6 x AW139s with 8 x Super mediums by 2028.

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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2023, 07:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,667
Posted By Declan275

Counter narcotics operation off Irish coast

Some pictures here, and a description of a counter narcotics operation that happened yesterday.

https://x.com/defenceforces/status/1706761306357866720?s=20
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Sep 2023, 13:59
Replies: 157
Views: 67,429
Posted By Declan275

The only ejection in the history of the Irish Air...

The only ejection in the history of the Irish Air Corps involved a two seat Vampire in a spin. Instructor orders cadet to get out, this helps spin recovery, instructor flies home.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2023, 15:06
Replies: 247
Views: 87,135
Posted By Declan275

Well, apparently the bilateral deal for exactly...

Well, apparently the bilateral deal for exactly that goes back 70 years. That it stayed under wraps for so long given everything that occurred during that timeframe is quite something.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2023, 06:50
Replies: 247
Views: 87,135
Posted By Declan275

In fairness, he’s been criticised fairly widely,...

In fairness, he’s been criticised fairly widely, both for interfering in a government area of responsibility and for the comments themselves. He’s a very old school left wing politician who indulges...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2023, 12:19
Replies: 291
Views: 109,872
Posted By Declan275

I figured there was a clear arc, but quite a few...

I figured there was a clear arc, but quite a few people have suggested guns as a cheap option without thinking where rounds might land.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2023, 10:58
Replies: 291
Views: 109,872
Posted By Declan275

What size is the beaten zone on the ground for a...

What size is the beaten zone on the ground for a thousand round burst from a Vulcan cannon at 40K feet, travelling at fast miles an hour? A few sidewinders might be cheap compared to the compensation...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2023, 17:04
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,477
Posted By Declan275

After the war is over, there’s going to be a...

After the war is over, there’s going to be a fairly immense contract to be won when they decide to standardise their kit.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2022, 15:55
Replies: 14
Views: 6,988
Posted By Declan275

Nothing like reading the comments section of the...

Nothing like reading the comments section of the journal.ie to brighten up your day. Well done to the group who travelled over. All three are guys on top of their brief.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Jul 2022, 17:27
Replies: 16
Views: 6,026
Posted By Declan275

And twin pilot no less.

And twin pilot no less.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2022, 14:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,377
Posted By Declan275

Irish Air Corps 100 anniversary

An Cosantóir - An Cosantóir March & April Issue 2022 (http://digital.jmpublishing.ie/i/1467451-an-cosant%C3%B3ir-march-april-issue-2022/0)

For those interested in a bit of Irish aviation history,...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2022, 09:32
Replies: 247
Views: 87,135
Posted By Declan275

Certainly, a lot of the skills required are...

Certainly, a lot of the skills required are ‘nascent’ at best. Even ones that previously existed have left with the holder without replacement. Aer Lingus, for example, has more FAC trained personnel...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2022, 09:11
Replies: 247
Views: 87,135
Posted By Declan275

The arguments against all seem to include...

The arguments against all seem to include something along that line, along with ‘ The US/U.K./EU will jump in, it’s in their interest.’ The mental gymnastics required to square this position with the...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th May 2022, 13:57
Replies: 247
Views: 87,135
Posted By Declan275

All the more reason to get in at the ground...

All the more reason to get in at the ground floor! That way Ireland would at least have a seat at the table when it comes to setting conditions for use.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2022, 13:18
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,477
Posted By Declan275

We’re doing constant checks on magicseaweed.com...

We’re doing constant checks on magicseaweed.com so we can get to Lahinch in time for the wave. That’s about it I’m afraid.
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Apr 2022, 09:43
Replies: 16
Views: 6,026
Posted By Declan275

No idea, but I’m guessing as the incumbent...

No idea, but I’m guessing as the incumbent operator, Sloane will have an advantage so long as costs etc are equal.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Apr 2022, 16:41
Replies: 16
Views: 6,026
Posted By Declan275

New Irish HEMS tender

As per the title, really. Seems to be a move to state fund the existing ICAA service based on Cork.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2022, 06:39
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,477
Posted By Declan275

Article 42.7 doesn’t guarantee a joint military...

Article 42.7 doesn’t guarantee a joint military response ( trust me, we had two whole referenda about it). There’s also the fact that without joint training and equipment standardisation prior to any...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2022, 12:12
Replies: 247
Views: 87,135
Posted By Declan275

To be fair, no one knows what the nature of the...

To be fair, no one knows what the nature of the govt to govt agreement is because, while we know it exists, the details haven’t been made public.

Keeping to the neighbourly analogy above it could...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2022, 13:22
Replies: 247
Views: 87,135
Posted By Declan275

Very much so. The prevailing wisdom is that...

Very much so. The prevailing wisdom is that Ireland would be used as a landmass to hide behind and launch on RN in Plymouth from The Atlantic.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2022, 13:20
Replies: 247
Views: 87,135
Posted By Declan275

Hello all, Perhaps a bit of context on...

Hello all,

Perhaps a bit of context on this. We all see things through our own eyes, with our own perspective borne of experience and history. In that way, to some, Ireland is seen as freeloading...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2022, 09:38
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,477
Posted By Declan275

https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanaly...

https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-40795392.html

As a side show to the main event.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2022, 10:54
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,131,477
Posted By Declan275

https://www.thejournal.ie/russia-missile-test-sout...

https://www.thejournal.ie/russia-missile-test-south-west-coast-ireland-5660829-Jan2022/

Looking at cables again, positioning for an exercise missile shoot at Plymouth or just coincidence that it...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2022, 17:53
Replies: 247
Views: 87,135
Posted By Declan275

Possibly it might at least prompt a redraft over...

Possibly it might at least prompt a redraft over the weekend of the final Commission on Defence Forces report!
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2022, 10:18
Replies: 32
Views: 10,986
Posted By Declan275

Agreed, I was referring to the comment that the...

Agreed, I was referring to the comment that the aircraft was new to them or the Air Corps. It had been in service since the mid eighties and would have been very much a known quantity both...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Jan 2022, 06:16
Replies: 32
Views: 10,986
Posted By Declan275

The DH had a very advanced avionics kit for it’s...

The DH had a very advanced avionics kit for it’s day including a 4 axis autopilot with a Sar modes such as auto hover , trans up, trans down etc. It was actually very good when it all worked. It was...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2021, 12:33
Replies: 25
Views: 5,581
Posted By Declan275

Thanks Pasta, much appreciated!

Thanks Pasta, much appreciated!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2021, 17:28
Replies: 25
Views: 5,581
Posted By Declan275

Hi Spit, Sorry you didn’t like it, I won’t...

Hi Spit,

Sorry you didn’t like it, I won’t take it personally!
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