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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2011, 11:49
Replies: 19
Views: 5,096
Posted By spocla

Do you think that might have has something to do...

Do you think that might have has something to do with him being ex-Jaguars?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2011, 13:54
Replies: 19
Views: 5,096
Posted By spocla

I was once told that when CAS he was heard to say...

I was once told that when CAS he was heard to say "We need more Jaguar pilots on Typhoon! Their OQs are so much better than those F3 wallahs"
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2011, 08:59
Replies: 60
Views: 16,506
Posted By spocla

The Sea Harrier FRS1 has the Blue Fox radar. It...

The Sea Harrier FRS1 has the Blue Fox radar. It was pulse only and was affectionately referred to as the Cloth Cock, as in "its about as much use as a...."
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th Jun 2010, 15:36
Replies: 30
Views: 9,857
Posted By spocla

"Simply curious to see if the same rumours are...

"Simply curious to see if the same rumours are circulating around the VS and BD camps?".... Not in VS
Forum: Terms and Endearment
18th Jun 2010, 15:34
Replies: 2
Views: 2,348
Posted By spocla

Air Tanker-any info?

Does anyone have any information on term and conditions etc. for civilian pilots with Air Tanker? Their website is rather sparse on the topic.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jul 2008, 16:01
Replies: 2,219
Views: 431,553
Posted By spocla

Late Arm live, you're wasting your breath trying...

Late Arm live, you're wasting your breath trying to talk sense/no conspiracy/Harrier is old news/limited current air to air threat/limited resources/the FA-2 wasn't the best aircraft ever/we can't...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
27th Jan 2008, 14:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,456
Posted By spocla

SriLankan Airlines-whats it like?

Anybody have any information on what life is like at SriLankan?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2007, 10:54
Replies: 354
Views: 72,532
Posted By spocla

The best thing in 12 O'Clock High is the opening...

The best thing in 12 O'Clock High is the opening sequence. They actually land a B17 wheels up for, and close to, the cameras. Also other boys in the circuit rolling out on "final" at about 20'. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2007, 10:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,985
Posted By spocla

00, sorry to polish the chip on your shoulder re...

00, sorry to polish the chip on your shoulder re the RN, but the Indian Navy has had 29 aircraft delivered since 1983/84, of which 14 have been involved in accidents. (Source...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2007, 14:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,946
Posted By spocla

Try this: http://www.tradersonthereef.com/ its...

Try this: http://www.tradersonthereef.com/ its run by an ex-army guy who did about 2 years in Belize. I've been on the boat and its pretty sweet.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2007, 16:42
Replies: 55
Views: 9,949
Posted By spocla

Witchell: Prince Charles had that stimper just...

Witchell: Prince Charles had that stimper just right!! Who could argue with that.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2007, 12:02
Replies: 55
Views: 9,949
Posted By spocla

Yes, I have. The BBC thinks that producing one...

Yes, I have. The BBC thinks that producing one or two decent programmes per week gives it both the justification for the iniquitous licence fee and carte blanche to flood the rest of the schedule...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Mar 2007, 09:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,414
Posted By spocla

Bentley Priory Mess

I'm looking to stay near London for a few days although not on duty. Is BP mess still available? If so does anyone have a contact? Thanks.
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jan 2007, 23:01
Replies: 11
Views: 1,728
Posted By spocla

On a similar note, can anyone point me at a...

On a similar note, can anyone point me at a reference to settle a recent debate in my company. The question is this, once cleared something like "after departing BA A320 line up rwy 27 R via A1",...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2006, 19:26
Replies: 34
Views: 5,041
Posted By spocla

Sorry, but what does IIRC mean?

Sorry, but what does IIRC mean?
Forum: Questions
11th Apr 2006, 18:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,501
Posted By spocla

I'm sure that BA's pilots can pull themselves...

I'm sure that BA's pilots can pull themselves off, sorry, pull them off themselves.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2006, 14:32
Replies: 23
Views: 7,033
Posted By spocla

Maybe those in the know are wary of getting...

Maybe those in the know are wary of getting involved in vacuous slanging matches with those out of the know. I know I am.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2006, 13:04
Replies: 9
Views: 3,655
Posted By spocla

I think you're watching a different film to me!

I think you're watching a different film to me!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2006, 13:40
Replies: 9
Views: 3,655
Posted By spocla

Its an F14 A with the old original TF30 engines ...

Its an F14 A with the old original TF30 engines These had the habit of failing such that the hot air came out sideways! Especially when in 'burner and at high speeds and g levels - as it looks like...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2006, 09:21
Replies: 47
Views: 8,327
Posted By spocla

Re: Royal Navy Hawks

Quite a few reservists flying them an'all. An old friend of mine used to refer to the "Thursday War" as re-running the Falklands War every week-difficult to disagree really.

Beagle-Sweet work!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2006, 12:47
Replies: 427
Views: 247,164
Posted By spocla

Re: F4 Phantom - Flying Bus???

Beagle, How cr@p?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2006, 11:26
Replies: 2,219
Views: 431,553
Posted By spocla

Re: Sea Jet

Amen to that-can we please stop this nonsense- 'ere I die
Forum: Terms and Endearment
21st Oct 2005, 16:22
Replies: 15
Views: 6,386
Posted By spocla

Hey Farty: I guess that means you didn't get in...

Hey Farty: I guess that means you didn't get in either the "scouts" or VS-oh well-I did!
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2005, 14:36
Replies: 31
Views: 5,929
Posted By spocla

Kpax: No, its not true, not by a long way. The...

Kpax: No, its not true, not by a long way. The FA2 has some good points (the ability to launch AIM120 being the main one) but its bad points outweigh them (covered in tedious depth on other...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2005, 20:31
Replies: 2,219
Views: 431,553
Posted By spocla

Widger: Absolute tripe I'm afraid. Nozzle Nudge...

Widger: Absolute tripe I'm afraid. Nozzle Nudge is handy for gross fore and aft corrections in the hover and the MADGE will give you range and a nozzle setting cue from the ship and is a great ILS...
Forum: Questions
3rd Apr 2005, 12:54
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By spocla

Thanks very much.

Thanks very much.
Forum: Questions
3rd Apr 2005, 12:44
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By spocla

Min FL in Afghanistan

My company has FL 370 as the minimun through Afghanistan for "security" reasons. What is everyone else using and why?
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Feb 2005, 15:47
Replies: 28
Views: 6,189
Posted By spocla

L'K Most erudite, i think that point has been...

L'K
Most erudite, i think that point has been expressed here a few times but never quite so well
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2005, 21:18
Replies: 28
Views: 6,189
Posted By spocla

Fair call, what geeks we are!!

Fair call, what geeks we are!!
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2005, 20:45
Replies: 28
Views: 6,189
Posted By spocla

Sorry, can't agree, Dutch Roll is a mode of...

Sorry, can't agree,
Dutch Roll is a mode of motion rather than a stability and is a product of directional stability (the "spring") and roll damping (the "damper") where a sideslip excursion is...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Feb 2005, 12:59
Replies: 28
Views: 6,189
Posted By spocla

Mate: You're right I did mean spiral mode-but I...

Mate:
You're right I did mean spiral mode-but I heard you first time!
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2005, 20:56
Replies: 26
Views: 7,527
Posted By spocla

Alex, as you you say "if you assume", many are...

Alex, as you you say "if you assume", many are not-not exactly anyway! Thanks for the groundschool by the way. (~'98)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Feb 2005, 20:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,393
Posted By spocla

As you say most people counter crosswind by...

As you say most people counter crosswind by flying off rwy heading to counter drift. But, one must try to land with zero heading error. Thus one must kick (yes I do use this phrase and have for 30...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Feb 2005, 20:20
Replies: 28
Views: 6,189
Posted By spocla

What do we mean by "Roll Stability". I hold that...

What do we mean by "Roll Stability". I hold that there is no such thing-in the sense that there is static and dynamic pitch stability. Resistance to roll is a function of roll damping (-1/Lp). But...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Feb 2005, 18:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,393
Posted By spocla

It reckon its a photo thing. The response time...

It reckon its a photo thing. The response time would be too long and control power of assymetric thrust here would be insignificant at approach RPM. He could conceivably shut down or left at idle to...
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