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Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2018, 14:03
Replies: 31
Views: 11,694
Posted By aytoo

...Yes I have H500. And I may be closer to the...

...Yes I have H500. And I may be closer to the fire than you realise :ok:
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Mar 2018, 07:49
Replies: 31
Views: 11,694
Posted By aytoo

My, there are some bitter and twisted folk on...

My, there are some bitter and twisted folk on here! Please be sure of your facts before hitting 'post' guys. There are several massive inaccuracies in some of the posts in this thread.

Kraxous,...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Sep 2017, 10:01
Replies: 282
Views: 87,374
Posted By aytoo

...so, where is the Uckers board then?

...so, where is the Uckers board then?
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2017, 09:20
Replies: 282
Views: 87,374
Posted By aytoo

Hi Crab! Long time no speak... What an...

Hi Crab! Long time no speak...

What an interesting thread! M Vuichard, FWIW, is an examiner with the Swiss CAA, with a long history of long lining and mountain flying. Not directly defending his...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Aug 2017, 15:24
Replies: 66
Views: 13,198
Posted By aytoo

55 ACM(O), 301 APC, 260 QHI - happy days :)

55 ACM(O), 301 APC, 260 QHI - happy days :)
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Oct 2008, 07:17
Replies: 42
Views: 11,975
Posted By aytoo

Steve and I flew together, along with Dave...

Steve and I flew together, along with Dave 'Flying Brain' Critchlow on the 1994 Helimeet. We had a lucky few days, and badically won it. My two abiding memories of the event are first, the two of...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2007, 22:57
Replies: 31
Views: 8,491
Posted By aytoo

Wasn't the original design from Saunders Roe...

Wasn't the original design from Saunders Roe prior to Wastelands taking it all over?

Apropos of nothing, but IIRC the criterion for the naming of the three cabs involved was that the names had to...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2007, 22:51
Replies: 226
Views: 33,150
Posted By aytoo

My shredder has just eaten my application form to...

My shredder has just eaten my application form to participate in the wonderful forthcoming 50th anniversary celebrations.

When, as an Airtpr, I participated in the 25th Anniversary back in '82, I...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2007, 07:23
Replies: 226
Views: 33,150
Posted By aytoo

"...plus ca change, plus ca le meme chose...". ...

"...plus ca change, plus ca le meme chose...".

I was one of those dropped upon from a great height over the original FRI - you know, the one that was about retaining experience in the middle order...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2007, 11:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By aytoo

Sharp replies! The link failed to appear, but is...

Sharp replies! The link failed to appear, but is now there. Thanks.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2007, 10:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,807
Posted By aytoo

Save The Navy!

The text of an e-mail I received is self explanatory:

Subject: Fw: Fw: SAVE THE NAVY

Every so often we, the people, have to let the government know that
there is a point beyond which we will...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2006, 19:26
Replies: 5
Views: 2,537
Posted By aytoo

As a QHI (now civvy), and with a daughter that is...

As a QHI (now civvy), and with a daughter that is pursuing a career in the equine industry, I have great sympathy both for the victim of this - or indeed any - riding accident. I also sympathise...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2006, 09:07
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

Aircrew were briefed on Friday that there is a...

Aircrew were briefed on Friday that there is a new offer coming from the company which the chaps will be asked to vote on sometime in the very near future. If they vote to accept, that's it. If...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2006, 09:14
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

Re: Imminent strike at RAF Shawbury?

EESDL, an unworthy response. Some of the chaps concerned have been there 8 years, and much can change in that time. The guys have a genuine beef - did you know that the dispute hinges around last...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2006, 04:34
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

Re: Imminent strike at RAF Shawbury?

No, they do not expect PARITY with the mil QHIs. Not even parity less X-factor (you know the bit that covers OOA deployments, getting in harms way, etc). Just a realistic narrowing of the huge gap...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2006, 22:38
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

Re: Imminent strike at RAF Shawbury?

Link to the technician vacancies here http://www.fbheliservices.com/FBH/Vacancy_Shaw_Tech.htm

Though surprisingly the 'latest news' on the FBH website appears to be this...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2006, 06:47
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

Re: Imminent strike at RAF Shawbury?

Crab, I realise that this is a rumour network, but I think you should be sure of your facts before posting. There is a background in this case of the management deliberately splitting the...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2006, 21:29
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

Re: Imminent strike at RAF Shawbury?

Seems the replacement groundcrew coped quite well in the absence of the AMICUS members today - only one blade strike on one hangar door whilst moving aircraft with unaccustomed crews! Watch the...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Dec 2005, 08:08
Replies: 324
Views: 59,277
Posted By aytoo

TRF, Looking at the timing of your post, you...

TRF,

Looking at the timing of your post, you MAY just be excused for attempting to crowbar this thread into the traditional crab v pongo slanging match - but I doubt it! There are very serious...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2005, 08:08
Replies: 103
Views: 23,547
Posted By aytoo

TRF, Looking at the timing of your post, you...

TRF,

Looking at the timing of your post, you MAY just be excused for attempting to crowbar this thread into the traditional crab v pongo slanging match - but I doubt it! There are very serious...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2005, 07:50
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

swerve, well made points. I understand...

swerve,

well made points.

I understand that the strike ballot papers are arriving at members addresses now, with a closing date of 11 Jan 06. Though by then, the groundcrew will already have...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2005, 07:58
Replies: 43
Views: 6,128
Posted By aytoo

To answer the question about pre-heating fuel: it...

To answer the question about pre-heating fuel: it is a valid technique used on some gas turbines. Both the Apache and the Wessex (quite an age range then!) use a heat exchanger whereby engine oil is...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Dec 2005, 21:33
Replies: 324
Views: 59,277
Posted By aytoo

It's been said before, but will bear saying...

It's been said before, but will bear saying again. Like any new bit of kit, there is a honeymoon period, followed by a reality check.

When the Scout came into service, contrary to urban myth, it...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2005, 21:33
Replies: 103
Views: 23,547
Posted By aytoo

It's been said before, but will bear saying...

It's been said before, but will bear saying again. Like any new bit of kit, there is a honeymoon period, followed by a reality check.

When the Scout came into service, contrary to urban myth, it...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Dec 2005, 06:00
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

serf, you wouldn't be FBH management by any...

serf, you wouldn't be FBH management by any chance?

Where exactly in the industry are you getting a 'standard' for CFS qualified, ex-military QHIs? I'm sure both sides in the dispute would be...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2005, 06:45
Replies: 116
Views: 30,212
Posted By aytoo

Lovely thread! That's the trouble with nostalgia...

Lovely thread! That's the trouble with nostalgia these days - it's not what it used to be.

A couple of oldies:

CSM: What's wrong with that belt laddie?

Pte: It's frayed sir

CSM: It's...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2005, 16:27
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

http://www.shropshirestar.com/show_article.php?aID...

http://www.shropshirestar.com/show_article.php?aID=40375
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Dec 2005, 22:00
Replies: 75
Views: 7,903
Posted By aytoo

JT - months of training? Even the old AAC...

JT - months of training? Even the old AAC Observer course was only 3 months, including groundschool, and qualified one to tac llmr, recce, recognition, and even to handle the aircraft to the ground...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2005, 21:43
Replies: 29
Views: 3,964
Posted By aytoo

SASless, Thanx for that - a really tasteful...

SASless,

Thanx for that - a really tasteful piece, despite the overwhelming taste of Spam! Seriously, a sentiment I am sure that is shared by all those of us who have been in harms way, but now...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2005, 21:35
Replies: 15
Views: 4,985
Posted By aytoo

Rita's till in Coronation Street had a dayglo...

Rita's till in Coronation Street had a dayglo 'Fred Frog' from 652 (The Chosen Few) Sqn stuck on it for a number of years, though last time I looked it had gone...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2005, 06:13
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

I believe I am right in saying that all the civvy...

I believe I am right in saying that all the civvy QHIs at Shawbs have to be ex-military. If that is correct, how pi$$ed off must a bunch of retired Lt Cdrs, Majors and Sqn Ldrs be to even consider...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2005, 08:04
Replies: 168
Views: 27,772
Posted By aytoo

Imminent strike at RAF Shawbury?

I understand from contacts and local press that all is not well in the state of PFI that is DHFS. Apparently both the engineers and the aircrew, represented by AMICUS and BALPA respectively, are...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2004, 13:57
Replies: 8
Views: 6,475
Posted By aytoo

Don't hold your breath waiting! I have deep and...

Don't hold your breath waiting! I have deep and personal experience of the officer corps closing ranks to protect the guilty, with such minor allegations as perjury, conspiracy to pervert the course...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2004, 13:51
Replies: 28
Views: 7,018
Posted By aytoo

...not just tales of 'derring do' in the bar. I...

...not just tales of 'derring do' in the bar. I understand that he entered the pub where his course mates (and matesses) were, to a spontaneous standing ovation. Big respect!

Just glad the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Dec 2004, 13:51
Replies: 45
Views: 16,808
Posted By aytoo

...not just tales of 'derring do' in the bar. I...

...not just tales of 'derring do' in the bar. I understand that he entered the pub where his course mates (and matesses) were, to a spontaneous standing ovation. Big respect!

Just glad the...
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