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Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Mar 2024, 10:28
Replies: 20
Views: 1,472
Posted By happybiker

No I was planning to go on the factory tour a few...

No I was planning to go on the factory tour a few years ago but work got in the way:sad:
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
4th Mar 2024, 14:02
Replies: 20
Views: 1,472
Posted By happybiker

Yes a nasty little hole in the finger. Yes, a...

Yes a nasty little hole in the finger.
Yes, a Hinkley Triumph Thunderbird 900
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
4th Mar 2024, 13:41
Replies: 20
Views: 1,472
Posted By happybiker

Blimey, I had almost forgotten about Sunair HF...

Blimey, I had almost forgotten about Sunair HF sets. I recall spending a few hours setting the Antenna Coupler on new installations on Shorts Skyvan aircraft using a Bird Thruline Wattmeter to...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
1st Mar 2024, 13:20
Replies: 20
Views: 1,472
Posted By happybiker

Yes the 618T did require a separate ATU. The...

Yes the 618T did require a separate ATU. The following link provides some general info but lots more available if you google Collins 618T....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Nov 2023, 08:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By happybiker

Silver Spitfire

Tonight on Sky History at 9pm "SILVER SPITFIRE: THE LONGEST FLIGHT" is a feature-length documentary following a British expeditionary team’s attempt at the world’s first circumnavigation of the Earth...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Sep 2023, 18:30
Replies: 24
Views: 13,591
Posted By happybiker

The linked Aviation Week article provides a bit...

The linked Aviation Week article provides a bit more background to this. It looks like the supply of reclaimed parts issued with bogus Airworthiness Release Certificates. This has happened a number...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2023, 14:31
Replies: 72
Views: 12,481
Posted By happybiker

Often found in Crawley Nightclubs:E

Often found in Crawley Nightclubs:E
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Sep 2023, 14:27
Replies: 12
Views: 1,153
Posted By happybiker

You can walk from the North Terminal to the Six...

You can walk from the North Terminal to the Six Bells, Church Road Horley.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2023, 10:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,179
Posted By happybiker

The analogue electro mechanical computers were...

The analogue electro mechanical computers were fascinating bits of kit in their day but their reliability was always a problem. GEC Marconi were successful in the early 1980s when they produced a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Aug 2023, 14:13
Replies: 64
Views: 7,751
Posted By happybiker

We used to experience lane slip on the Canberras...

We used to experience lane slip on the Canberras out of Pershore and as an observer I experienced it once in a Varsity. I never found a common problem with the receivers which caused this. Some...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Aug 2023, 16:47
Replies: 64
Views: 7,751
Posted By happybiker

The Decca Mk 8A was an airborne receiver unit and...

The Decca Mk 8A was an airborne receiver unit and the control unit was Type 918. The Mk 8 and 8A were fitted to both civil and military aircraft. I was at RRE Pershore 1966 to 1970 and worked with...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Apr 2023, 16:13
Replies: 155
Views: 17,951
Posted By happybiker

Green Shield Stamps; who remembers them? I think...

Green Shield Stamps; who remembers them? I think some of their soup bowls are buried in our loft!!
IIRC they operated a HS125-600 in the 1970s.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Mar 2023, 12:22
Replies: 42
Views: 7,270
Posted By happybiker

No 1 in Europe

For all BEA aficionados don't miss TPTV Tuesday 21 March at 7.20 a.m "BEA: Number One in Europe." Made in 1971 to celebrate 25 years of BEA. A fascinating day in the life of the airline on land and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Feb 2023, 12:35
Replies: 38
Views: 4,493
Posted By happybiker

I would vote for Yorkshire Airlines! Watch |...

I would vote for Yorkshire Airlines!
Watch | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10154600975252925)
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Dec 2022, 15:18
Replies: 8
Views: 7,152
Posted By happybiker

It was a memorable event at the time notable for...

It was a memorable event at the time notable for the exceptional flying skills of the Pilot Capt Ed Wyer.

There is an article in the November 2018 News letter which describes the event from the...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Dec 2022, 16:05
Replies: 155
Views: 50,281
Posted By happybiker

It was a remarkable achievement in a relatively...

It was a remarkable achievement in a relatively short time frame including the building of a new factory for production. First flight in early 1969 and certified by the end of the year ! How does...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Dec 2022, 10:15
Replies: 155
Views: 50,281
Posted By happybiker

For me BA Cathay Pacific TWA Singapore...

For me
BA
Cathay Pacific
TWA
Singapore Airlines
Malaysian
Virgin
Air New Zealand
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Nov 2022, 06:57
Replies: 4
Views: 2,658
Posted By happybiker

There are three questions that provide an...

There are three questions that provide an opportunity to probe the CAA's relationship with EASA and more importantly ICAO:

1 To what extent do you agree or disagree that the CAA has the...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2022, 13:22
Replies: 33
Views: 11,341
Posted By happybiker

Which overseas territory did they fly over?

Which overseas territory did they fly over?
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2022, 15:00
Replies: 188
Views: 139,049
Posted By happybiker

When the EASA regulations were adopted and came...

When the EASA regulations were adopted and came into force in the UK, EASA became the "competent authority" for initial airworthiness (certification) matters. The CAA did downsize the number of...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Oct 2022, 06:39
Replies: 20
Views: 9,456
Posted By happybiker

Same personnel in the executive positions, have...

Same personnel in the executive positions, have they got their beans in a row?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Oct 2022, 16:03
Replies: 70
Views: 16,782
Posted By happybiker

See my post #3. The VC 10 at Booker was either...

See my post #3. The VC 10 at Booker was either 71 or 72 as this was the time I was working at LHR and the photo reflects my memory of the flypast.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Mar 2022, 14:09
Replies: 28
Views: 4,237
Posted By happybiker

Thank you for the heads up on the book by Tim...

Thank you for the heads up on the book by Tim senior, I have placed an order. My own experience of the Hasting was carrying out maintenance at RRE Pershore in the 1960s and the registration was WD499...
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
22nd Feb 2022, 13:21
Replies: 7
Views: 2,187
Posted By happybiker

European Cargo Limited were incorporated as...

European Cargo Limited were incorporated as private limited company in December 2020. Although they may be associated with European Aviation Limited they are a separate legal entity and operate as...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Jan 2022, 15:02
Replies: 35
Views: 9,207
Posted By happybiker

3rd edition Dec 71 page 170 refers to the use of...

3rd edition Dec 71 page 170 refers to the use of flaps at high altitude. DPD refers to pilots who have developed a habit of using flaps at altitude which has raised concerns. His primary concern is...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Dec 2021, 07:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,237
Posted By happybiker

The DH114 was certified by the UK in 1950 in...

The DH114 was certified by the UK in 1950 in accordance with Airworthiness Approval Note (AAN) 01447 and the CAA may not have issued a type certificate and data sheet at this time. You can search the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Oct 2021, 10:47
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,902,966
Posted By happybiker

At race meetings where the the question was asked...

At race meetings where the the question was asked by the CAA the answer would often be "what has it got to do with you" or "foxtrot oscar". The participants knew that their activity was outside of...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Oct 2021, 13:28
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,902,966
Posted By happybiker

Getting the evidence is far from straight forward...

Getting the evidence is far from straight forward from the individuals involved in illegal public transport operations. See post 2238.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Oct 2021, 15:25
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,902,966
Posted By happybiker

You are missing the point somewhat. International...

You are missing the point somewhat. International and UK regulations require an operator to obtain an Air Operators Certificate (AOC) to be able to commercially operate an aircraft where payment is...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2021, 16:10
Replies: 10
Views: 3,204
Posted By happybiker

Did the Sun article exaggerate the event a...

Did the Sun article exaggerate the event a little?
Incident 7 Various light aircraft + one helicopter , 29 Sep 2021 (aviation-safety.net) (https://www.aviation-safety.net/wikibase/268212)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jun 2021, 18:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,416
Posted By happybiker

Peter Brown - Chief Engineer "Sally B"

Very sad to hear the news that Peter Brown has died. Peter was involved with the B17 for the best part of 40 years and it is his engineering expertise and dedication that has allowed millions of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2021, 13:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,817
Posted By happybiker

Thumbs up Well said!!! need a like button

Well said!!! need a like button
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Mar 2021, 10:54
Replies: 25
Views: 3,585
Posted By happybiker

According to Wiki RHKAAF was based at Kai Tak...

According to Wiki RHKAAF was based at Kai Tak from 1949 to 1993 when it was disbanded and the non military operations moved to the newly formed Government Flying Services. They did make use the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2020, 19:04
Replies: 115
Views: 49,472
Posted By happybiker

Sorry for the thread drift but I agree with you...

Sorry for the thread drift but I agree with you our history of preservation is poor, I am still wondering how we did not preseve HMS Vanguard.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2020, 11:35
Replies: 54
Views: 18,882
Posted By happybiker

Agghhh the runway canteen, happy memories of the...

Agghhh the runway canteen, happy memories of the summer in 1970 sitting on the grass outside after lunch watching, if you were lucky, the Pan Am and TWA 747s staggering into the air defying the laws...
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