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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Mar 2021, 06:19
Replies: 179
Views: 41,588
Posted By Nineiron

Heathrow Memories

I was based on the south side in the mid sixties.This was the original Harmondsworth Airport. The southern perimeter road from Hatton cross would take you past the Pan-Am base (best canteen on the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
19th Sep 2017, 21:22
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

I tend to agree with you ErwinS. There is no...

I tend to agree with you ErwinS. There is no reason why it shouldn't fly with C160 powerplants and there is a chance that the airframe will hang together. There is a chance that the aeroplane would...
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Sep 2017, 10:30
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

A few answers needed

I understand that there are a pile of outstanding A/Ds and neither Bombardier/Canadair or Rolls Royce have any support for the airframe or engines. An inspection some time ago revealed corrosion at...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st May 2016, 10:26
Replies: 86
Views: 53,900
Posted By Nineiron

121.5

The idea of monitoring 121.5 with a spare radio, whenever operation permits, is so that a transmission from anybody, anywhere at anytime is is heard. An aircraft at altitude over a remote area is in...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Jan 2016, 16:08
Replies: 37
Views: 25,537
Posted By Nineiron

Maybe?

There have been a number of crass posts mocking the term 'equilibrium' . Maybe nobody has considered labyrinthitis, which I understand is a viral infection of the middle ear. I assure you, from...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Feb 2014, 23:11
Replies: 4
Views: 2,345
Posted By Nineiron

Thanks for the info. Understand that availability...

Thanks for the info. Understand that availability of a replacement captain was the decisive factor. One report said that the captain was 'seriously ill' and the passengers were reassured that' this...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Feb 2014, 13:34
Replies: 4
Views: 2,345
Posted By Nineiron

Stansted Malaga diversion

Just had a pax report that a Stansted Malaga flight diverted to Lisbon this morning with the captain feeling unwell. Not a decision made lightly.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Sep 2013, 21:58
Replies: 46
Views: 33,512
Posted By Nineiron

Any news from BOH?

I've grown fond of that fat old lady. We go back years.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Feb 2012, 12:17
Replies: 3,594
Views: 753,202
Posted By Nineiron

Apparent anomaly

I am sure that there is a deeper analysis of the market beyond numbers. Projections will be made for business/tourist/domestic categories to determine route usage, although they might all look the...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Dec 2009, 15:13
Replies: 2
Views: 2,539
Posted By Nineiron

Formation

747 with landing lamps on, military escort aircraft on LH wingtip, just (1605z) spotted heading south over Lincolnshire. Anybody any idea what this is all about.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
1st Dec 2009, 19:54
Replies: 3,594
Views: 753,202
Posted By Nineiron

Car parking

As the car park is a revenue source for the airport, I presume these charges are worked out from average stay times and the max that can be charged before the market is lost to alternatives. There is...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Jan 2009, 11:42
Replies: 3,594
Views: 753,202
Posted By Nineiron

I wonder how much of the 600k cutbacks/job losses...

I wonder how much of the 600k cutbacks/job losses are needed to pay for the new manager and what is he expected to achieve in 6 months? Somehow the council calculate that the airport is worth £40m to...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
18th May 2008, 21:46
Replies: 3,594
Views: 753,202
Posted By Nineiron

Ldy-gla

There do not seem to be any flights after 21 July on the BA timetable. Are BA confirming the withdrawal of this route?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
27th Apr 2008, 16:17
Replies: 3,594
Views: 753,202
Posted By Nineiron

Interestingly, the City Council chief engineer...

Interestingly, the City Council chief engineer 'retired' about the same time. Surprised they are looking for an operations manager as well.
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
30th Mar 2008, 23:30
Replies: 126
Views: 47,452
Posted By Nineiron

Breitling

My Navitimer used to get moisture under the bezel and fog up. The damp eventually lifted the figures and markings off the outer ring. It was so big it often got caught and pulled out the strap pins....
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Jan 2008, 02:09
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

...and even that didn't always get the skipper...

...and even that didn't always get the skipper out of the bunk.
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Jan 2008, 18:27
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

Sound of Tynes

Its about time somebody made a quality recording! There were days when I heard them for 12 maybe 13 hours or more nonstop and found the silence of a hotel uncanny, not that there were many silent...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2008, 15:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,218
Posted By Nineiron

Varsity notes

Varsity TMk 1 (AP4331) notes are held by a member of the CL44 Association.
If you are still looking, email [email protected]
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Dec 2007, 21:09
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

A400m

At twice the SHP of the Tyne, with an 8 blade prop 18" larger in diameter, I assume you envisage a twin installation? The Guppy inboard prop ground clearance (loaded) is only abot 15"
It would...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2007, 23:54
Replies: 77
Views: 33,526
Posted By Nineiron

Majunga memories

I was hauled in for questioning ( well invited for a beer or two) by you lot. I was the only English crewman aboard the MV Wumme, (a scruffy looking trawler full of stuff that went bang) that seemed...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Jul 2007, 22:53
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

I say, steady on. There are some quite good Tyne...

I say, steady on. There are some quite good Tyne sounds on some of the video recordings made for the CL44 Association. Not sure if any still available though.The CL44 loadmasters needed to play a...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Jul 2007, 22:19
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

How sad to think that any correspondent to this...

How sad to think that any correspondent to this forum could confuse the sound of a RR Tyne, with its chordant twin spools, the matching descant of its two wheelcases, the purr of the centrifugal...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Jul 2007, 18:42
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

Tynes don't make 'noise'. The word is 'sound'...

Tynes don't make 'noise'. The word is 'sound' dear boy.
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Jul 2007, 11:32
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

Meat charters

Hi Tinpis, just seen your post. Yes, flew lots of them. Shannon was better. Were you there?
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jul 2007, 01:12
Replies: 90
Views: 26,696
Posted By Nineiron

Its better than that: "Simon's first job was a...

Its better than that:
"Simon's first job was a cleaner for British Airways at Gatwick airport. He later worked as a security guard frisking passengers. It was during the long gaps between flights...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2007, 23:59
Replies: 90
Views: 26,696
Posted By Nineiron

Ridiculous comparison

Duty hour/flying hour ratio on shorthaul night freight can be 5:1 on some operations. The junior doctor gets HOME after his 19hr shift, can eat proper meals and not experience climate/timezone...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
3rd Jul 2007, 10:01
Replies: 3,594
Views: 753,202
Posted By Nineiron

Politics

A golden rule when choosing a scapegoat, is to pick a man who is not going to take anybody with him. Speaking generally of course.
How can the council run the airport when forced into a shoestring...
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Jun 2007, 09:07
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

'Props pushed around' = ADLS check, normal...

'Props pushed around' = ADLS check, normal pre-flight item.
APU? GPU surely? I seem to remember that there was a CL44 with an APU fitted in the fwd belly. I wonder what happened to the equipment?...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th May 2007, 20:32
Replies: 3,594
Views: 753,202
Posted By Nineiron

WHIH

You would think that something would have been learnt from the Bristol experience, who were initially in denial but gained respect from the moment they dealt with the problem while keeping everybody...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th May 2007, 22:35
Replies: 3,594
Views: 753,202
Posted By Nineiron

Inspections

If Lisdoonvarna is right it will be interesting to see if heads roll. The initial report I heard, mentioned bad drainage and inadequate bird control. If the CAA had given due warning, it was...
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Apr 2007, 14:36
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

Missing - presumed unemployed

Exactly how far did the last three crews fly?
Forum: Freight Dogs
9th Apr 2007, 23:03
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

To classify this forum as 'nostalgia' would be to...

To classify this forum as 'nostalgia' would be to finally state that the Guppy is dead. Of course there is plenty of nostalgia, over 40 years of a type of flight operation rarely seen today...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Mar 2007, 14:55
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

2+2 now=6

mm....your (now edited) posting proved my point. Sorry, its not my CL44 Group, I just spent many hours with a CL44 strapped to my back and appreciate an organisation that keeps me in touch with the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Mar 2007, 21:19
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

2+2=5

Recent postings ('Swingtail') bear no resemblance to anything approaching the real situation at Bournemouth and such offerings only tend to annoy those who will recognise that the process of such an...
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Jan 2007, 08:00
Replies: 431
Views: 137,702
Posted By Nineiron

Another prop available

....no its not off the Guppy, it last flew on a J model. Another complete propeller has become available. If anybody would like to own one of these magnificent props ( 16 feet accross) check for...
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