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Forum: Military Aviation

15th Oct 2020, 20:48

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48 IOT RAF Cranwell

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Posted By Ronald

That takes me back. Something about getting older...

That takes me back. Something about getting older makes me think more about the past. Had a small 51 Cse BFTS reunion last year which was good....although sad to see Linton a shadow of its former...

Forum: Military Aviation

6th Oct 2013, 21:17

Replies: 109

Looking for advice: ex Jaguar GR1(a) pilots/maint.

Views: 25,826

Posted By Ronald

Cubes, I remember watching the S-VHS video...

Cubes,

I remember watching the S-VHS video of your 'uncommanded roll' over moon country at 500kts+ with the alpha warning bleeping as you bottomed out at not many feet. Great jet though despite...

Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning

7th Nov 2011, 13:30

Replies: 415

Polish LOT 767 wheels up landing

Views: 293,041

Posted By Ronald

I believe that the Alternate switch operates an...

I believe that the Alternate switch operates an electric motor beneath the flight deck floor that operates cables connected to the uplocks. On the ground the main door locks can be released...

Forum: Rumours & News

17th Feb 2007, 21:43

Replies: 24

Airborne planes' windshields crack in blustery cold

Views: 12,152

Posted By Ronald

On the B757 and B767 the FWD windsheild heat is...

On the B757 and B767 the FWD windsheild heat is initially (automatically)applied at a low power setting before the power is increased. This is probably to try and prevent cracking but no idea what...

Forum: Military Aviation

6th Feb 2006, 22:02

Replies: 165

Low Level Omani Jags

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Posted By Ronald

Flown with 8x1,000lb (concrete) twice. No...

Flown with 8x1,000lb (concrete) twice. No problems getting airborne and actually not that draggy, but the circuit(s) to land were interesting. Cruising at 45,000ft in a lightweight jet was no...

Forum: Rumours & News

3rd Jun 2004, 20:17

Replies: 15

Meteor over Western France. 01/06/04

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Posted By Ronald

Yes saw it as well. It was very unusual,...

Yes saw it as well. It was very unusual, however, from my perspective it appeared to come from the west then change direction with its trail illuminated by the moon. I didn't have French NOTAMs to...

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