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Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2015, 07:53
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,498,999
Posted By kokpit

Can you video an airliner at altitude?...

With this: http://img1.gtimg.com/digi/pics/hv1/74/206/1303/84780179.jpg

It would appear you most certainly can, and with a simple bridge camera, with the aircraft allegedly at 38,000:
...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2015, 07:21
Replies: 2,082
Views: 2,498,999
Posted By kokpit

Video is fake

Oleostrut:

Are you sure, I can't find any evidence to support that, do you have a link?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2014, 07:41
Replies: 66
Views: 14,298
Posted By kokpit

Done. Best wishes Nick, I don't know you,...

Done.

Best wishes Nick, I don't know you, but wish you the best that you can hope for.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2013, 17:04
Replies: 43
Views: 28,372
Posted By kokpit

As a PI, yes, but still an incredible video! ...

As a PI, yes, but still an incredible video!

I can only echo the sentiments of those before me.

Thanks for posting.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Oct 2012, 11:52
Replies: 16
Views: 5,776
Posted By kokpit

Wan't there the one that bounced, the WOW switch...

Wan't there the one that bounced, the WOW switch allowing the previously selected buckets to deployas he went up, and then back down again in rather short order?
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Aug 2012, 16:57
Replies: 1
Views: 3,115
Posted By kokpit

Low Flying: 'Lower than a Snakes Belly in a Wagon Rut'

Came across this link on another BBS that I frequent, and thought it might be well received over here, especially as a few of the older PPRuNers might actually feature within it ;-)

Lower than a...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jul 2012, 17:03
Replies: 36
Views: 11,769
Posted By kokpit

That's pretty much the Airforce I joined in 1980,...

That's pretty much the Airforce I joined in 1980, but a shadow of its former self 25 years later, when I thought it was time to look to pastures new.

A great few minutes spent there watching that,...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jun 2012, 19:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,519
Posted By kokpit

Low Level C-130J Over A142 Cambs (27 Jun 12)

To the crew of the C-130J that crossed the A142 last night between Chatteris and Warboys, around 16:45, thanks!

You made an old Herc mate happy, proud and a little sorrowful, all at the same time....
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2012, 18:44
Replies: 24
Views: 4,724
Posted By kokpit

Thanks Milo.

Thanks Milo.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2012, 18:37
Replies: 24
Views: 4,724
Posted By kokpit

Thanks for that Sloppy, I knew it wouldn't take...

Thanks for that Sloppy, I knew it wouldn't take long, guess you're bored of eggs right now ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2012, 18:20
Replies: 24
Views: 4,724
Posted By kokpit

Bone Domes

Had this pop up in conversation with some of our colonial friends, and suspect I should have known the answer, but don't :uhoh:

What's the white / silver reflective tape (two pieces 1 vert 1...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2012, 17:27
Replies: 18
Views: 4,558
Posted By kokpit

Fantastic, my first base out of training, but not...

Fantastic, my first base out of training, but not in 1961 I hasten to add! ;)

Thanks for posting, a great find.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2012, 18:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,896
Posted By kokpit

I would suggest that the more capable the US ABM...

I would suggest that the more capable the US ABM system becomes, the more inclined they (US) may be to have a shared reduction in strategic weapons, it smacks of a win-win situation to me.

There's...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2012, 19:00
Replies: 90
Views: 25,049
Posted By kokpit

I had this emailed to me by a guy I used to work...

I had this emailed to me by a guy I used to work with at Marietta, and thought it might be of interest given the topic.

Kev.

Skier 52 is executing a navigator directed Airborne Radar Approach...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2012, 19:13
Replies: 73
Views: 18,113
Posted By kokpit

Gave on on the registration too, after 6...

Gave on on the registration too, after 6 attempts, will have another go in a day or so.....
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2012, 09:24
Replies: 41
Views: 17,107
Posted By kokpit

I knew I'd seen a painting of this in my dim and...

I knew I'd seen a painting of this in my dim and distant pass:

http://www.stenbergaa.com/stenberg/wong-friendlyord.jpg

Friendly Ordnance by Ronald Wong.

Factory Fresh Spitfire Mk IXe's make...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Jan 2012, 11:29
Replies: 62
Views: 25,002
Posted By kokpit

Done, with very best wishes to Vanessa and her...

Done, with very best wishes to Vanessa and her family, and I truly hope the power of the internet will help them overcome this terrible desease.

Kev.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2011, 16:37
Replies: 15
Views: 2,302
Posted By kokpit

Done, let's hope we can make a difference. ...

Done, let's hope we can make a difference.

Kev.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2011, 18:30
Replies: 51
Views: 16,196
Posted By kokpit

Yes, more please SPHLC, one of the most amusing...

Yes, more please SPHLC, one of the most amusing posts I can remember on here :)
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2011, 20:21
Replies: 18
Views: 3,670
Posted By kokpit

It was the same routine when we were there with...

It was the same routine when we were there with the F3's for Deny Flight.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2010, 18:33
Replies: 233
Views: 39,206
Posted By kokpit

With a 'team' of just over 100 personnel, and...

With a 'team' of just over 100 personnel, and looking at an average capitation rate of £30,000 (although I suspect it would be far higher), the yearly manning costs alone are £3 Million.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2010, 19:48
Replies: 74
Views: 17,496
Posted By kokpit

Bugger, it's got a tad smokey in here, that to me...

Bugger, it's got a tad smokey in here, that to me captures perfectly the efforts people go to to make the system work :ok:

Had a couple of experiences myself, never thinking I would actually need...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2010, 20:41
Replies: 16
Views: 3,330
Posted By kokpit

Good on you, it is probably often intended, but...

Good on you, it is probably often intended, but possibly more often forgotton. I'm sure it will mean a lot to the lad, his boss, and his unit.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2010, 17:02
Replies: 28
Views: 11,584
Posted By kokpit

Well found Gibbo, I've taken the opportunity to...

Well found Gibbo, I've taken the opportunity to post the info here:

John Lovegrove says:

This picture was taken by Dutch Photographer Lieuwe Hofstra, who states:

"I was expecting this 19 sqn...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2010, 15:02
Replies: 28
Views: 11,584
Posted By kokpit

F4 Phantom Picture

I've just had this emailed through as part of one of those 'unusual aircraft picture' powerpoints.

Most of the pics seem to do the rounds, with the odd new one once in a while, but this one...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2010, 16:37
Replies: 172
Views: 68,253
Posted By kokpit

I have a feeling we all have am element of blame...

I have a feeling we all have am element of blame to shoulder here….

Ever since SDR, and possibly before, we have continuously coped. Be it aircrew, groundcrew or associated manpower, we have...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2010, 11:30
Replies: 55
Views: 8,906
Posted By kokpit

Brilliant :D Clear and concise, a man of my...

Brilliant :D

Clear and concise, a man of my own heart :ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2010, 09:06
Replies: 15
Views: 4,540
Posted By kokpit

Much, much, much better, but then I am an old...

Much, much, much better, but then I am an old Sootie :)
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2009, 08:00
Replies: 30
Views: 5,955
Posted By kokpit

First part of the narrative: 'I’m on the phone to...

First part of the narrative: 'I’m on the phone to Nikki, my little sister, and we’re gossiping away about the usual stuff, boys, shoes, bombs. Yes, bombs. Squadron Leader Nikki Thomas is a fast-jet...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2009, 12:00
Replies: 1,075
Views: 780,323
Posted By kokpit

LOL, could it really have been anything else?...

LOL, could it really have been anything else? :ok:

Sorry Arthur, I couldn't resist, possibly one of those 'I wish I hadn't said that' moments?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2009, 17:23
Replies: 3
Views: 815
Posted By kokpit

Done, thanks for the link, though I doubt any...

Done, thanks for the link, though I doubt any minister type person will a, like the anwsers, and b, take any notice.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2009, 07:36
Replies: 50
Views: 6,127
Posted By kokpit

This just in, Prospect New Release: 12...

This just in, Prospect New Release:

12 November 2009

2009/01413

PROSPECT ATTACKS MEDIA WAR AGAINST DEFENCE CIVILIANS

Prospect, the union for 10,000 Ministry of Defence specialist civil...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2009, 11:54
Replies: 50
Views: 6,127
Posted By kokpit

My thoughts as well, I'm glad to say. At SO2...

My thoughts as well, I'm glad to say.

At SO2 level my pay was eclipsed by an SAC who was rebanded a couple of years ago, but I expect we typically earn less than a Cpl.

The bonus scheme was...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2009, 08:11
Replies: 1,820
Views: 404,259
Posted By kokpit

Never a truer word! I am so glad I managed to...

Never a truer word! I am so glad I managed to find another job and leave the IPT I was on, and the 26 years of aeronatical experience and training behind. If you voiced your concerns you were...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2009, 14:17
Replies: 75
Views: 57,075
Posted By kokpit

I remember the XX122 incident well, we were out...

I remember the XX122 incident well, we were out recovering the aircraft on Easter Monday, with it being the lowest tide of the year. Sad to see, especially after Capt Thor Bjornstadt and his fellow...
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