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Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2022, 17:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,595
Posted By Dark Helmet

I've just managed to log in to the JDM. It's been...

I've just managed to log in to the JDM. It's been a few days of outage though.
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2021, 08:05
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By Dark Helmet

Try this group: https://groups.io/g/Rallye

Try this group:
https://groups.io/g/Rallye
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2020, 20:42
Replies: 86
Views: 29,976
Posted By Dark Helmet

As one of the many ground crew who were...

As one of the many ground crew who were responsible for preparing and towing the 9 Sqn aircraft into position, I can say that I echo that sentiment. It was a fantastic achievement and one I feel...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2020, 08:46
Replies: 47
Views: 7,702
Posted By Dark Helmet

Yes, I'm left handed. Knee pad on my left leg....

Yes, I'm left handed. Knee pad on my left leg. The main problem I have is that, in common with a lot of lefties, when I write at a desk or table I have to rotate the paper to the right by about 30...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2020, 09:23
Replies: 757
Views: 514,084
Posted By Dark Helmet

Walbut: Lovely anecdote! I remember we used to...

Walbut: Lovely anecdote!
I remember we used to stand behind the blast deflector and watch the reheat light up. A great sight: especially at night. I don't think it would be allowed these days.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2020, 09:13
Replies: 757
Views: 514,084
Posted By Dark Helmet

XV410: Great picture!

XV410: Great picture!
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Mar 2020, 21:30
Replies: 757
Views: 514,084
Posted By Dark Helmet

Now we’re talking! I didn’t possess a camera in...

Now we’re talking!
I didn’t possess a camera in those days but the experience of being on the ‘sheep dip’ at max reheat will simply never leave me. A similar feeling to being outside on a Tornado...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2019, 06:57
Replies: 140
Views: 98,194
Posted By Dark Helmet

That's all looking superb Jayviator!

That's all looking superb Jayviator!
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2019, 07:05
Replies: 38
Views: 13,299
Posted By Dark Helmet

Excellent news Zoe. So pleased for you.

Excellent news Zoe. So pleased for you.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2019, 07:16
Replies: 757
Views: 514,084
Posted By Dark Helmet

Great picture Sandozer! Brings back memories.

Great picture Sandozer! Brings back memories.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2018, 07:09
Replies: 95
Views: 13,014
Posted By Dark Helmet

Ditto what everyone else has said. Don't bother....

Ditto what everyone else has said. Don't bother. Conecentrate on the flying and the enjoyment of the moment.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2018, 08:58
Replies: 13
Views: 1,585
Posted By Dark Helmet

Unless you are in a warbird, the circuit is to...

Unless you are in a warbird, the circuit is to the south of Duxford airfield so it is easier to route in via the town of Royston, which Duxford like to use a VRP anyway. That helps keep you clear of...
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2018, 08:55
Replies: 51
Views: 11,478
Posted By Dark Helmet

They now an RNAV approach to one the runways and,...

They now an RNAV approach to one the runways and, I believe, the other end is coming soon.

I am planning to go there in the next month.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2018, 06:49
Replies: 372
Views: 314,932
Posted By Dark Helmet

What a superb gesture that would be. Well said.

What a superb gesture that would be. Well said.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2018, 07:10
Replies: 69
Views: 24,232
Posted By Dark Helmet

The Beaufighter had a control yoke on top of a...

The Beaufighter had a control yoke on top of a central pole. The Lightning still had a pole but it was offset to the right hand side.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2017, 07:41
Replies: 13
Views: 2,245
Posted By Dark Helmet

Same here: always centre the boom. In light winds...

Same here: always centre the boom. In light winds I'll do it as the boat gybes.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2017, 06:54
Replies: 26
Views: 5,744
Posted By Dark Helmet

I'd be interested in how many pilots have had the...

I'd be interested in how many pilots have had the iPad Mini overheat on them in the summer months. My old iPad2 doesn't but it does get really hot.
I'm not a big fan of tablets on the yoke - I put...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2017, 10:28
Replies: 75
Views: 23,411
Posted By Dark Helmet

threeputt: I thought that as well. Never saw one...

threeputt: I thought that as well. Never saw one that complicated!

RedLineEntry: Ah yes! It was a superb piece of mechanics. Best not mention the crushable struts though!

It all brings back...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2017, 08:09
Replies: 75
Views: 23,411
Posted By Dark Helmet

I never realised that the system was actually...

I never realised that the system was actually regularly degraded to Mech Mode in flight. I thought it was a last resort and was a pig to fly in that mode!
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2017, 07:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,471
Posted By Dark Helmet

Brad2523: There is indeed a preferred instructor...

Brad2523: There is indeed a preferred instructor for the group's TB10. Contact the group's owner and he will sort it out.
The five hours under supervision is for the insurance.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2017, 07:18
Replies: 13
Views: 5,063
Posted By Dark Helmet

If we ran out of fresh chutes on the line we used...

If we ran out of fresh chutes on the line we used to just put them back in the container. Not try to repack them in the bag - just put them back in the aircraft. Done slighty scientifically and...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2017, 09:26
Replies: 18
Views: 4,030
Posted By Dark Helmet

@Tashengurt: Yes, on a see-off the pilot closed...

@Tashengurt: Yes, on a see-off the pilot closed the canopy and the MDC fired. Cuts and bruises to the see-off crew but luckily no one died.
After that we used to duck under the fuselage whilst the...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2017, 10:37
Replies: 18
Views: 4,030
Posted By Dark Helmet

Did the GR models have it as well? I don't...

Did the GR models have it as well? I don't remember ever having seen one in there! Anyone have a picture?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2017, 10:53
Replies: 18
Views: 4,030
Posted By Dark Helmet

There used to be a switch to open the...

There used to be a switch to open the undercarriage bay door fully. (In the very early days the undercarriage doors would half close after the gear was locked down. It didn't really give any...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2017, 10:12
Replies: 75
Views: 23,411
Posted By Dark Helmet

Some pictures might help us. The oval hole will...

Some pictures might help us.
The oval hole will be where the ice detector was fitted. The black strip is probably the special coating for the HF notch aerial.

CSAS is the FBW system and means...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Mar 2017, 09:07
Replies: 28
Views: 8,883
Posted By Dark Helmet

@116i Indeed they don't. Not even for a 'Bread'...

@116i Indeed they don't. Not even for a 'Bread' van.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2017, 07:18
Replies: 25
Views: 3,455
Posted By Dark Helmet

SkyDemon on an old iPad2. Airspace Aware on my...

SkyDemon on an old iPad2. Airspace Aware on my phone as a backup.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2016, 07:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,660
Posted By Dark Helmet

Ahh, the RotorTune! Yes, Helitune still make the...

Ahh, the RotorTune! Yes, Helitune still make the RotorTune line of products. I don't know what version they use on the rotary fleet now.

Anyone for a RUG copy!
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2016, 08:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By Dark Helmet

Yep, I route overhead Bourn, or the gap between...

Yep, I route overhead Bourn, or the gap between Bourn and Cambridge, then Royston. Royston is the correct place to join from.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2016, 08:18
Replies: 8
Views: 2,301
Posted By Dark Helmet

Not too sure what you mean by friendly: easy to...

Not too sure what you mean by friendly: easy to fly or easy to talk to?

Deauville (LFRG) have a variety of approaches and give a great service. Highly recommended.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2016, 07:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,388
Posted By Dark Helmet

A little off topic question: what is the flow...

A little off topic question: what is the flow rate when refuelling? Is it a fast process or do you have to stay on for a while?
I've always wondered. Thanks.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2016, 07:14
Replies: 4
Views: 1,496
Posted By Dark Helmet

Done. Thanks.

Done. Thanks.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2015, 14:30
Replies: 427
Views: 247,583
Posted By Dark Helmet

Very interesting. Never knew about that aspect of...

Very interesting. Never knew about that aspect of the BLC. As a Phixer I just know that it burnt my hand if I touched the duct by accident!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2015, 14:17
Replies: 21
Views: 6,475
Posted By Dark Helmet

@Nutloose Great story! I'll confess to...

@Nutloose
Great story!

I'll confess to carrying out an engine run on a Tornado and forgetting to open the back blast doors! Luckily I noticed the temps looking a bit strange. The guy on the...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2015, 10:24
Replies: 21
Views: 6,475
Posted By Dark Helmet

@DoodleDog I'd forgotten it had a slight...

@DoodleDog
I'd forgotten it had a slight upslope. Nope, wasn't me!

I have seen:

When we used to do CSAS BITEs during a hot winch I have seen a set of steps, which were placed at the back of...
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