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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Oct 2014, 08:37
Replies: 17
Views: 6,588
Posted By breakscrew

Dear Groundloop, Heathrow Director and...

Dear Groundloop, Heathrow Director and Flightmech,
I think you will find that abrupt and condescending posts, however accurate in their bluntness, can be considered rude, particularly as I asked a...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Oct 2014, 12:21
Replies: 17
Views: 6,588
Posted By breakscrew

Thanks Konsult, at least you were a bit more...

Thanks Konsult, at least you were a bit more helpful and not as rude as DaveReidUK. Why I was interested is that none of the other aircraft around MAS4 seem to 'disappear', particularly the SIA...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Oct 2014, 09:35
Replies: 17
Views: 6,588
Posted By breakscrew

FLIGHTRADAR24

I have been following MAS4 from KLIA to LHR for the last couple of weeks on FlightRadar24, and I have noticed that it 'disappears' every now and again. Does anyone know why that may happen? It...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2014, 07:38
Replies: 18
Views: 6,081
Posted By breakscrew

I flew to Singapore on a Comet 2 and returned in...

I flew to Singapore on a Comet 2 and returned in a Britannia in 1960. The route was Lyneham to Nicosia, Sharja, Gan and Changi. We overnighted at Gan.
I imagine that the Captains had some...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Dec 2013, 12:41
Replies: 31
Views: 4,489
Posted By breakscrew

If you are 'not getting paid' where do you stand...

If you are 'not getting paid' where do you stand with insurance?
Is the aircraft owner or student going to sue you personally when something goes wrong.
Seems to me you are on a very dodgy wicket.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Dec 2013, 15:28
Replies: 2,934
Views: 2,224,614
Posted By breakscrew

Has anyone speculated about vortex ring yet? If...

Has anyone speculated about vortex ring yet?
If he was hovering downwind at night, it could have occurred and that could explain the vertical dropping and the upright, 'relatively' soft landing. It...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2012, 20:43
Replies: 21
Views: 4,732
Posted By breakscrew

Yeh, Helicopters are easy - Littoral manoeuvre it...

Yeh, Helicopters are easy - Littoral manoeuvre it is called. Both Lynx and Gazelle are the appropriate gentlemens carriages; ask any Marine. (or Cabbage Hats as they like to be called when sober.)
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2012, 20:35
Replies: 206
Views: 101,090
Posted By breakscrew

Three year old learning to swim at at Button Bay,...

Three year old learning to swim at at Button Bay, Akrotiri: "Bloody U2 again" she said as her instructor was distracted once again.....
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2012, 20:31
Replies: 31
Views: 7,532
Posted By breakscrew

Please God, don't be as boring as last season.

Please God, don't be as boring as last season.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2012, 20:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,336
Posted By breakscrew

If they knew where they actually were, then I'm...

If they knew where they actually were, then I'm impressed. Better not try inland flying during the Olympics guys!
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2012, 08:14
Replies: 9
Views: 4,223
Posted By breakscrew

Hi E-E, The board consists of 3 people, the...

Hi E-E,
The board consists of 3 people, the Regimental Colonel, The Chief Flying Instructor and the SO1 MCM from Glasgow, and off to one side (with voting rights but who does not sit on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Aug 2011, 12:43
Replies: 317
Views: 57,376
Posted By breakscrew

Having taught both mil and civvy students, the...

Having taught both mil and civvy students, the major difference I found is that mil pilots will slow down and go down, whereas the civvy pilots are terrified that the CAA will prosecute them for...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2011, 10:53
Replies: 8
Views: 6,026
Posted By breakscrew

The Army and Navy flying grading courses and the...

The Army and Navy flying grading courses and the initial flying training at RAF Barkston Heath were carried out on the Firefly. If you want an endorsement, then that is pretty good.
It is a lovely...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Jul 2011, 12:35
Replies: 14
Views: 3,696
Posted By breakscrew

My criteria is: 'You have had your once chance to...

My criteria is: 'You have had your once chance to kill me; I am not going to let you have the opportunity again. Good day Sir/Madam!'
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Jul 2011, 15:23
Replies: 16
Views: 4,907
Posted By breakscrew

I know that there is nothing to stop you doing...

I know that there is nothing to stop you doing aerobatics in an Auster, but why would you want to. It is a 40-50 year old aircraft with very dodgy handling characteristics at times. It also is an...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2011, 09:59
Replies: 0
Views: 839
Posted By breakscrew

APC 122

Can anyone help to refresh my memory; I would like to know when Army Pilots Course 122 graduated?
Many thanks.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jun 2011, 19:00
Replies: 40
Views: 10,264
Posted By breakscrew

The only reason that the RAF came into being was...

The only reason that the RAF came into being was that the air arms of the RN and Army were getting too large and unwieldy for the respective chains of command. The RAF then ignored the RN and Army...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2011, 10:41
Replies: 25
Views: 7,019
Posted By breakscrew

Yes, if you take the stats from initial...

Yes, if you take the stats from initial application, via the OASC and medical process right through the various DHFS stages to wings, it is pretty plausible.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2011, 08:57
Replies: 25
Views: 7,019
Posted By breakscrew

Prince Harry Qualifies as an Apache Pilot

Congratulations to young Harry.
This is a very demanding course, and I am pleased that he passed.:D
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2011, 13:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,917
Posted By breakscrew

PRJ, You are quite right, we have a dearth of...

PRJ,
You are quite right, we have a dearth of flying locations in the West Country.
If anyone would like to set one up around Taunton they would get my vote.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Jul 2009, 11:59
Replies: 31
Views: 23,326
Posted By breakscrew

The Army Historic Flight at Middle Wallop still...

The Army Historic Flight at Middle Wallop still use the flag method to track and balance their helicopters. You may be lucky and see them from the Museum of Army Flying if you want a photo. If you...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2009, 09:13
Replies: 27
Views: 8,129
Posted By breakscrew

At the moment the discussions and submission of...

At the moment the discussions and submission of evidence is ongoing for the quinquenial review (QQR) of Flying Pay. Basically, the three pay staffs have to prove every 5 years that flying pay should...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Apr 2009, 10:38
Replies: 180
Views: 61,329
Posted By breakscrew

Can someone tell me why it is only pilots who...

Can someone tell me why it is only pilots who seem to fall foul of the law? No engineers, groundcrew, air traffic controllers or even train drivers seem to get caught, even though the law applies to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Feb 2009, 16:07
Replies: 38
Views: 4,381
Posted By breakscrew

Broomstick, Totally agree. If you tried to get...

Broomstick,
Totally agree. If you tried to get the Auster's flaps up first, you would run off the end of the runway before you could advance the throttle, especially on the short grass strips I...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Feb 2009, 15:50
Replies: 17
Views: 1,693
Posted By breakscrew

I was charged for the checkride and famil trip...

I was charged for the checkride and famil trip before I got a job. I was so amazed and annoyed. I refused to pay, so they took it out of my wages! Sign of the times methinks....
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2009, 17:33
Replies: 87
Views: 11,503
Posted By breakscrew

I'm with Shack; I wish the press would leave the...

I'm with Shack; I wish the press would leave the bloke alone. Not a story - Ho Hum.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Jan 2009, 08:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,234
Posted By breakscrew

Why would you want to swap being an ATPL(A) for a...

Why would you want to swap being an ATPL(A) for a low paid, thankless and sweaty job as a helicopter instructor in flying schools who treat you abysmally. It is a long and expensive road, filled...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jan 2009, 07:51
Replies: 5
Views: 3,483
Posted By breakscrew

Apart from being there at the time, I cannot...

Apart from being there at the time, I cannot remember the aircraft numbers. However, I do remember that it has been a topic in the past on these forums, with the answer to the detail you require, so...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2008, 10:31
Replies: 68
Views: 20,556
Posted By breakscrew

SilsoeSid, Back in the late 70's we used to do...

SilsoeSid,
Back in the late 70's we used to do night 6 monthlies in NI, as well as normal daylight ones. It always ended up doing an engine off onto Ballykelly airfield, having fired the 2 flares;...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Oct 2008, 07:21
Replies: 27
Views: 15,099
Posted By breakscrew

The VGS at Upavon is 622 Sqn. Are you sure that...

The VGS at Upavon is 622 Sqn. Are you sure that you havn't transposed a digit?
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Sep 2008, 08:43
Replies: 8
Views: 6,005
Posted By breakscrew

Adam, If you joined as a soldier, you could...

Adam,
If you joined as a soldier, you could join any Corps or Regiment, however, the AAC would be the logical one. You the need to be a Lance Corporal with a recommendation for promotion below the...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2008, 11:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,590
Posted By breakscrew

Have you thought to put it into the Regimental...

Have you thought to put it into the Regimental Shop in the Museum. They will sell it for you and you can then get them to donate the money to H4H.
It is the first place AAC officers should go if...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2008, 11:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,309
Posted By breakscrew

See your pm's.

See your pm's.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2008, 10:56
Replies: 75
Views: 10,956
Posted By breakscrew

Letsby, the Army have introduced a system called...

Letsby, the Army have introduced a system called Versatile Engagement (VEng) which allows SNCOs to serve to age 55. The AAC are giving it to aircrew who have a specialisation (Spec aircrew) like...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2008, 07:36
Replies: 39
Views: 5,050
Posted By breakscrew

The AAC used to teach it on the basic course at...

The AAC used to teach it on the basic course at Middle Wallop, and then reinforce the lessons for those boys in NI who sat at night in the hover over Belfast. However, the RAF controlled Defence...
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