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11th Mar 2024, 09:53
Replies: 196
Views: 37,492
Posted By BEagle

On the subject of 'local area maps', John Redding...

On the subject of 'local area maps', John Redding used to have a neat trick during his introductory lecture to new VC10 students...

"This is a VC10 local area map", he used to announce, before...
10th Mar 2024, 13:53
Replies: 196
Views: 37,492
Posted By BEagle

Not on my excellent old Nokia 6310i though!!

Not on my excellent old Nokia 6310i though!!
9th Mar 2024, 12:47
Replies: 89
Views: 24,632
Posted By BEagle

I can accept the view that the RAF of today is...

I can accept the view that the RAF of today is probably a better organisation within which to work than it was many years ago when bullying and vicitmisation was prevalent.

If that's actually...
9th Mar 2024, 08:50
Replies: 89
Views: 24,632
Posted By BEagle

50 years ago when I won my 'Wings', the RAF had...

50 years ago when I won my 'Wings', the RAF had some 78 squadrons operating some 35 different aircraft types. Even then the old timers bemoaned the cutbacks they'd seen in 1957....

There were 7...
7th Mar 2024, 16:59
Replies: 196
Views: 37,492
Posted By BEagle

As many will doubtless recall, the summer of 1976...

As many will doubtless recall, the summer of 1976 was very hot! One fine day in August I was tasked to fly a Hunter F6A from Brawdy to Leuchars so that they could swap some bits of the jet with...
5th Mar 2024, 22:02
Replies: 196
Views: 37,492
Posted By BEagle

Where did you first hear that tale, Mr.B?? I...

Where did you first hear that tale, Mr.B??

I thought that I'd invented it 25 years ago!!
5th Mar 2024, 16:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,555
Posted By BEagle

Although most nations impose limitations on the...

Although most nations impose limitations on the volume of airspace which may be occupied by formations, there is no universal definition of formation dimensions. ICAO provisions are that all aircraft...
5th Mar 2024, 13:52
Replies: 6
Views: 808
Posted By BEagle

I double checked with a senior CAA Flight...

I double checked with a senior CAA Flight Examiner about this recently, who stated as follows:

Instructional time on Microlights cannot be counted towards the 50 hours of flight instruction needed...
4th Mar 2024, 16:20
Replies: 167
Views: 22,080
Posted By BEagle

I loathed those grease slugs - just WHAT were...

I loathed those grease slugs - just WHAT were they made from? Animal, vegetable or mineral?
26th Feb 2024, 23:33
Replies: 5
Views: 523
Posted By BEagle

Appendix 6 to Part-FCL Section Aa para 6 (c): ...

Appendix 6 to Part-FCL Section Aa para 6 (c):

(c) To determine the amount of hours credited and to establish the training needs, the applicant shall complete a pre-entry assessment at an ATO.
25th Feb 2024, 23:09
Replies: 4,862
Views: 710,269
Posted By BEagle

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/469x451/m_50_27c933347455b5d0a4cca0dc0693a6a791424ec3.jpg
Yes, the Myasishchev M-50 supersonic bomber prototype. Only one ever flew....

Zaxis,...
25th Feb 2024, 08:47
Replies: 4,862
Views: 710,269
Posted By BEagle

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/285x137/thing_fdd878e3a62dda5504a0a29960bac3dc4e9d17c4.jpg
Here you go.....
24th Feb 2024, 19:00
Replies: 62
Views: 10,949
Posted By BEagle

Please don't contaminate this thread with spotter...

Please don't contaminate this thread with spotter slang!

I assume you mean Eurofighters and F-35As?
18th Feb 2024, 18:56
Replies: 9
Views: 985
Posted By BEagle

Training a suitable number of pilots to man a...

Training a suitable number of pilots to man a larger number of Mosquito squadrons would also have proved difficult?
17th Feb 2024, 16:16
Replies: 62
Views: 7,592
Posted By BEagle

Putin. In chains....

Putin. In chains....
17th Feb 2024, 10:23
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By BEagle

Whopity is totally correct. Your licence is valid...

Whopity is totally correct. Your licence is valid for life and you only need to renew your SEP Class Rating as he has explained.

One point to note is that the Part-FCL PPL(A) now includes LAPL(A)...
16th Feb 2024, 10:44
Replies: 93
Views: 24,599
Posted By BEagle

Now on Sky News: ...

Now on Sky News: https://news.sky.com/story/fears-officers-may-quit-over-military-accommodation-shake-up-13072690
15th Feb 2024, 14:07
Replies: 4,121
Views: 635,418
Posted By BEagle

Actual photos only please! Nothing else.

Actual photos only please! Nothing else.
15th Feb 2024, 09:33
Replies: 4,121
Views: 635,418
Posted By BEagle

Can we please restrict challenge submissions to...

Can we please restrict challenge submissions to actual cockpit photos only? No flight sim screenshots or manufacturer's artist's impressions!
14th Feb 2024, 11:18
Replies: 93
Views: 24,599
Posted By BEagle

There is petition running calling for MOD's New...

There is petition running calling for MOD's New Accommodation Offer for armed forces personnel to be reviewed.

It calls for further engagement with affected personnel to shape the policy before...
14th Feb 2024, 09:43
Replies: 93
Views: 24,599
Posted By BEagle

So a future Stn Cdr without kids would only be...

So a future Stn Cdr without kids would only be entitled to a 2 bed house?

That will do wonders for retention and promotion incentives....
12th Feb 2024, 13:42
Replies: 4,862
Views: 710,269
Posted By BEagle

Grunau Baby.

Grunau Baby.
11th Feb 2024, 16:06
Replies: 50
Views: 10,875
Posted By BEagle

Prohibiting practising simulated emergency...

Prohibiting practising simulated emergency procedures whilst carrying passengers should be the first step towards risk reduction.
11th Feb 2024, 15:26
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,677
Posted By BEagle

https://news.sky.com/story/departure-of-3bn-royal-...

https://news.sky.com/story/departure-of-3bn-royal-navy-aircraft-carrier-halted-a-week-after-cancelled-voyage-of-sister-ship-13069282
FFS......
11th Feb 2024, 11:44
Replies: 50
Views: 10,875
Posted By BEagle

What nonsense. There is NO need to modify the...

What nonsense. There is NO need to modify the Hawk command ejection system. Proper passenger briefs for every trip are, however, essential.

Passengers were flown in the Gnat for years before the...
10th Feb 2024, 18:32
Replies: 30
Views: 6,970
Posted By BEagle

No accommodation? Surely Marine warfighters...

No accommodation? Surely Marine warfighters could 'improvise, adapt and overcome' such a minor inconvenience?

RIP the fallen.
10th Feb 2024, 18:23
Replies: 46
Views: 5,856
Posted By BEagle

Thanks Biggus - now edited! Mind you, Gunny...

Thanks Biggus - now edited!

Mind you, Gunny Highway had a good way of dealing with ear rings....

https://youtu.be/jWlzIO_NHu4
10th Feb 2024, 14:32
Replies: 23
Views: 4,320
Posted By BEagle

The hangars at RAF Chivenor when it reopened were...

The hangars at RAF Chivenor when it reopened were modern, light, quiet and bright inside - the engineers couldn't believe their luck!

Chatting with a Luftwaffe chum on the way to lunch at their...
10th Feb 2024, 14:18
Replies: 46
Views: 5,856
Posted By BEagle

From the days before beards, weird hairstyles and...

From the days before beards, weird hairstyles and tattoos were permitted in the uniformed services, Gunny Highway Hartman had a very positive way of ensuring that recruits could tell left from...
10th Feb 2024, 13:54
Replies: 50
Views: 10,875
Posted By BEagle

Indeed pr00ne! Not just RAFAT, but even UASs have...

Indeed pr00ne! Not just RAFAT, but even UASs have precious few QFIs these days, sadly.

There was enough 'fat' in the system pre-GW1 to spring some QFIs back to the front line after a couple of...
9th Feb 2024, 11:50
Replies: 23
Views: 4,320
Posted By BEagle

XS103 looked very sad indeed when I saw it later...

XS103 looked very sad indeed when I saw it later at RAF Valley!
9th Feb 2024, 10:59
Replies: 167
Views: 22,080
Posted By BEagle

Not a good idea. If it is to be approved, it...

Not a good idea. If it is to be approved, it should be an unique medal for those who served a minimum qualifying period of uniformed service between 1947-1991.
9th Feb 2024, 08:11
Replies: 23
Views: 4,320
Posted By BEagle

Correct! A point I made many years ago when...

Correct! A point I made many years ago when comparing the offerings of TTSC and AirTanker.

The 767K would have fitted, the Voyager does not.
6th Feb 2024, 16:13
Replies: 167
Views: 22,080
Posted By BEagle

Around 300000 GSM(NI) were awarded.... Yes,...

Around 300000 GSM(NI) were awarded.... Yes, three hundred thousand!

Nowadays LS&GC is awarded after 15 years service. Perhaps 15 years service between 1947 and 1991 would be reasonable for any...
6th Feb 2024, 14:55
Replies: 22
Views: 2,337
Posted By BEagle

Probably an air display special? Dive to around...

Probably an air display special? Dive to around 360KIAS, level off and feather 3 engines. Then fly past hoping like heck that they'll unfeather after the fly past!

One of my VC10 simulator...
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