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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2018, 19:28
Replies: 201
Views: 50,676
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Thumbs down Including my time in the ATC, Full Time, and...

Including my time in the ATC, Full Time, and Reserves, I have been in RAF uniform for very nearly 50 of the 100 yrs; still managed not to qualify for the LSGCM though. I have seen many bad calls in...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2012, 20:24
Replies: 90
Views: 25,100
Posted By highveldtdrifter

I normally ignore Beagles ill informed statements...

I normally ignore Beagles ill informed statements about the C130, but having spent several seasons displaying the K and J, I can not allow him to slag off the display clips. Especially as I know the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2010, 17:19
Replies: 26
Views: 9,394
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Daisy Cutters

Bobward,

I was at a forwrd LZ in N Saudi (Qazuma??) during GW1 when the US dropped the (rumoured) last 2 Daisy Cuters from a C130 north of the border. They were miles away but the shock wave was...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2010, 19:05
Replies: 839
Views: 205,430
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Equiv, When we signed the A400 contract we...

Equiv,

When we signed the A400 contract we agreed to purchase the training aids (sim etc) from AMSL, rather than direct from the manufacturer. Since the program is a loss maker, we can expect...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2009, 20:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,639
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Ah the memories come flooding back, 13 hrs and a...

Ah the memories come flooding back, 13 hrs and a prod to PSA. Another Herc was so nice to tank from compared with the bloomin Victor. Is that Boozy Taylor in the right seat?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2009, 20:31
Replies: 142
Views: 28,216
Posted By highveldtdrifter

2 Pilot Flight Decks

'You appear to have taken the 2-crew, EFIS aspect of my point in isolation and are offering the C-130J as counter-argument. In many ways the introduction of the J reflects what I am saying; it wasn't...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2009, 19:52
Replies: 9
Views: 3,396
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Brady Jet Ruler

Advo,

I went through training with Rog Brady at Cranwell in the late 70s. There were primitive'jet rulers' available in Flight Planning but non that really fit the bill. We used to cut down Nav...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2007, 20:47
Replies: 35
Views: 6,743
Posted By highveldtdrifter

wx662, Our wonderful procurement people...

wx662,

Our wonderful procurement people decided to buy the J with no cargo handling system (ECHS or -4a) because they thought it would be cheaper and promote commonality if they lashed up the...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2007, 22:01
Replies: 5
Views: 2,269
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Saint, I am pretty sure that it is a...

Saint,
I am pretty sure that it is a requirement that the A400 should be capable of AAR with a 3 man crew (2 pilots and 1 LM). The USMC manage in their KJs.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2006, 23:02
Replies: 47
Views: 9,871
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Flip, The MIDS shhould be compatible with...

Flip,

The MIDS shhould be compatible with anyone on the L16 net. The initial talk of an additional flight deck crew member was assumed by some nations, mainly the larger customers. This is...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2006, 23:36
Replies: 47
Views: 9,871
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Flip, The JTIDS or MIDS data will be...

Flip,

The JTIDS or MIDS data will be displayed as an overlay on any of the 6 configurable standard head down displays. Data input will be via the FMS keypad. There will be no standalone...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2006, 23:27
Replies: 9
Views: 2,034
Posted By highveldtdrifter

The answer is they don't really know yet. Airbus...

The answer is they don't really know yet. Airbus have only just run the first engine/prop combo. However, noise may become a problem, given new EU H&S legislation. Running at a slightly reduced...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2006, 22:16
Replies: 68
Views: 9,410
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Re: QinetiQ to be sold off

I have worked with QQ, in its may forms, over the last 15 yrs. They have many pools of excellence (TPs boffins etc), although the organization as a whole leaves something to be desired. They were...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2006, 20:33
Replies: 42
Views: 11,086
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Re: Sad Loss - Flt Lt N Rees

I, along with many at Lyneham, am stunned by this tradgedy. One of the nicest guys I have worked with, and one of the best senses of humour. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. My...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2005, 18:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,632
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Rusty, Southern coastal plain looks good enough.

Rusty,
Southern coastal plain looks good enough.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2005, 17:36
Replies: 17
Views: 3,632
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Rusty, After getting my old maps from the loft,...

Rusty,
After getting my old maps from the loft, it wasn't Tristan but 'nearby' Gough Island.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2005, 08:05
Replies: 17
Views: 3,632
Posted By highveldtdrifter

IHOHARV, Easter Isle was an option, along...

IHOHARV,

Easter Isle was an option, along with the grading of a strip on Tristan. Luckily, neither were required after AAR probes were fitted
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2005, 22:26
Replies: 13
Views: 2,283
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Cougar, Yes we do, you just have to be...

Cougar,

Yes we do, you just have to be careful about speed change power settings, but no snags. We follow the same basic SOPs, even the 2 types of SKE work together. I think the most we have...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2005, 18:01
Replies: 29
Views: 10,801
Posted By highveldtdrifter

I have heard that Airbus are considering using a...

I have heard that Airbus are considering using a C-130K for the low speed A400 engine trials, and possibly an A340 for the higher speed envelope. I would have thought this was a fitting end for...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2005, 10:51
Replies: 51
Views: 8,409
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Iva Hardon If you look at the pax list, you...

Iva Hardon

If you look at the pax list, you would see that there were some of your very own station's duty pax back from out east. The rugby team jumped on to save the travel costs.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2005, 22:50
Replies: 4
Views: 3,012
Posted By highveldtdrifter

In addition, if you feel sporty, when operating...

In addition, if you feel sporty, when operating to Military Standards the Vr can be as low as 75 kts for the short body J. The speeds do not vary much by model except that the long ac has a bit...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2004, 11:52
Replies: 92
Views: 17,514
Posted By highveldtdrifter

moggi

My point exactly, the signs are it is only going to get heavier. Unless they increase the TOM, then the salesmans range figures will have to reduce.

Beagle must be a car salesmans dream.

The...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2004, 21:11
Replies: 92
Views: 17,514
Posted By highveldtdrifter

A400

The A400 programme is so far reasonably on track. If it performs as advertised it wil be a good ac. However, I am surprised bleegle accepts the manufacturers blurb so readily. The ac is over wt at...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2004, 17:46
Replies: 56
Views: 11,026
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Stopstart is right, operators love the J and get...

Stopstart is right, operators love the J and get fed up of people who have no knowledge of the ac slagging it off. I have worked with USAF J mates who also are more than pleased with it.

As for...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2004, 16:31
Replies: 45
Views: 7,089
Posted By highveldtdrifter

A400 - Lyneham

For once I find myself agreeing with Beagle, Airbus were quite miffed by the duff claim that Lyneham is too small for the A400. The thing is designed to fly off 2500 ft strips for gods sake (albeit...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2004, 18:14
Replies: 21
Views: 4,321
Posted By highveldtdrifter

Southport Airshow

The event to which you refer is the Southport Airshow, traditionally held late Aug/early Sep. It is an excellent show, with a C-130J participating, dropping the Falcons, paras and then flying an air...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2003, 09:05
Replies: 51
Views: 7,653
Posted By highveldtdrifter

StopStart, Good posts. The J cargo...

StopStart,

Good posts. The J cargo compartment is essentially an E model, because that is what we asked for. the RAF thought they could superimpose the Beverley/K skydel role equipment and...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2003, 02:11
Replies: 76
Views: 9,779
Posted By highveldtdrifter

NEW C130 Variant seen in wilts!!

Hear hear Jonny,

So its true the turbines are not lasting as long as they where supposed to at max chat. The solution will be a cruise power reduction (sound familiar 1010 vs 985 on the K), but...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2003, 03:53
Replies: 16
Views: 2,744
Posted By highveldtdrifter

JONNOBOY, Get with the programme, the J can...

JONNOBOY,

Get with the programme, the J can actually drop 2 more troops from the para doors than the K owing to marshalls putting some avionics where the seats used to be. do not believe all the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2003, 18:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,849
Posted By highveldtdrifter

VN to DL middle of the night a 5 man crew curry...

VN to DL middle of the night a 5 man crew curry used to be possible. Even easier now we have the micro wave. I also heard the Tri motors ration conversation, they did sound a bit ashamed, mainly...
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