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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2024, 06:05
Replies: 14
Views: 2,312
Posted By Brain Potter

From first-hand contact, I can tell you that...

From first-hand contact, I can tell you that Ireland grants no credits for military experience other than that gained in the Irish Armed Forces.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2023, 08:45
Replies: 454
Views: 219,287
Posted By Brain Potter

I’ve yet to see such a badly-written SI report. ...

I’ve yet to see such a badly-written SI report.

This is apparent from the very first sentence written by the board which says that the aircraft ‘ditched’. The MRP doesn't appear to have a...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jun 2023, 20:05
Replies: 455
Views: 141,742
Posted By Brain Potter

Does the absurdity of the UK retiring an aircraft...

Does the absurdity of the UK retiring an aircraft type that is still in production and being delivered to similar air forces have any precedent?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2023, 18:19
Replies: 212
Views: 79,616
Posted By Brain Potter

I remember having it explained to me as follows...

I remember having it explained to me as follows (paraphrasing)..

In the army, the officers send the troops into the fight
In the navy, the officers and sailors go into the fight together.
In the...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2023, 15:19
Replies: 74
Views: 11,860
Posted By Brain Potter

Single pilot operations?

To try and return this thread to its original purpose with a genuine question or two

What RW aircraft currently in service are routinely operated single pilot?

If they are operated SP, would...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2023, 18:15
Replies: 370
Views: 128,059
Posted By Brain Potter

When I see the footage of low flying A-4s and...

When I see the footage of low flying A-4s and Daggers in San Carlos Water, I sometimes think about the equivalent scenes from D-Day beaches and wonder if Barrage Balloons would’ve been useful in that...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2023, 04:44
Replies: 494
Views: 333,646
Posted By Brain Potter

Ah, so that was the fate of the ‘Nosmo King’ !

Ah, so that was the fate of the ‘Nosmo King’ !
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2022, 06:16
Replies: 442
Views: 170,554
Posted By Brain Potter

Whether or not he broke the ‘service test,...

Whether or not he broke the ‘service test, wouldn’t the bigger issue be the clear failures of leadership that occurred in recent years?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2022, 11:51
Replies: 442
Views: 170,554
Posted By Brain Potter

Should a second individual be sanctioned for...

Should a second individual be sanctioned for behaviour similar to that of Flt Lt Green, then reports about the broader culture within the team gain significant credibility, indicating a failure of...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Oct 2022, 07:18
Replies: 51
Views: 8,287
Posted By Brain Potter

With QFE being an anachronism in the most...

With QFE being an anachronism in the most countries, the term Decision Height is now usually associated with Low Visibility Operations where the vertical element of the approach minima is derived...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2022, 06:34
Replies: 10
Views: 3,787
Posted By Brain Potter

Brilliant! if you don’t get the reference,...

Brilliant!

if you don’t get the reference, then watch this video from 1:45:20 bookmarked as ‘A tale to finish’.

https://youtu.be/JuZV_cWQNOk
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2022, 18:07
Replies: 137
Views: 34,013
Posted By Brain Potter

Maybe he did…

Maybe he did…
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2021, 12:29
Replies: 15
Views: 4,511
Posted By Brain Potter

Kirtland AFB uses the aerodrome facilities of the...

Kirtland AFB uses the aerodrome facilities of the civilian airport Albuquerque KABQ, so I would think that Ms Smith is an employee of the FAA. This does seem like rather a low-level recognition of...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2020, 19:28
Replies: 45
Views: 14,283
Posted By Brain Potter

A P-8 to be named ‘John Cruickshank VC’ would be...

A P-8 to be named ‘John Cruickshank VC’ would be something worthwhile for the 120 Sqn association to campaign for?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2019, 05:32
Replies: 197
Views: 127,242
Posted By Brain Potter

What! Slug-balancing is a fundamental aspect of...

What! Slug-balancing is a fundamental aspect of the cultural identity of RAF aircrew.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2019, 06:06
Replies: 142
Views: 74,686
Posted By Brain Potter

The “Department of all things Flying” in the MoD...

The “Department of all things Flying” in the MoD ( the MAA) classifies Cabin Crew as aircrew, but the “Department of Badges and Hats” takes primacy.

I can accept that this situation just ‘came...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2019, 21:23
Replies: 142
Views: 74,686
Posted By Brain Potter

LJ , I hope you have never operated a...

LJ , I hope you have never operated a passenger-carrying aircraft - because your attitude towards the role of other crew-members would be a CRM nightmare.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Oct 2019, 12:54
Replies: 142
Views: 74,686
Posted By Brain Potter

So the attempt to encourage you to see Cabin Crew...

So the attempt to encourage you to see Cabin Crew as primarily performing the role of a safety critical crewmember and not as catering function was not successful. Perhaps the MAA definition might...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Oct 2019, 21:13
Replies: 142
Views: 74,686
Posted By Brain Potter

”Hostie”, “Air Hostess”, “Stewardess” etc are...

”Hostie”, “Air Hostess”, “Stewardess” etc are inappropriate terms that carry the implication that such personnel are onboard mainly for the delivery of “hospitality”.

The reality is contrary to...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2019, 02:32
Replies: 128
Views: 106,962
Posted By Brain Potter

There was a photograph published in the Support...

There was a photograph published in the Support Command flight safety magazine that showed three senior officers in No 1’s stood on the wing of a Tucano peering into the front cockpit. I can”t...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jul 2019, 18:38
Replies: 9
Views: 3,806
Posted By Brain Potter

As a relatively inexperienced captain, I was...

As a relatively inexperienced captain, I was crewed with MEng Simpson for trip to somewhere in Norway. After landing in quite challenging conditions, Dave offered a quiet “well done” - which meant a...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2019, 19:09
Replies: 79
Views: 31,107
Posted By Brain Potter

Application of Stable Approach Criteria is...

Application of Stable Approach Criteria is equally important whether the context is military or commercial. The purpose is to create barriers to runway excursion with associated aircraft damage, hull...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2019, 18:32
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,405,620
Posted By Brain Potter

Inevitable, but still amusing.... ...

Inevitable, but still amusing....

http://www.captiongenerator.com/1395902/Hitler-Reacts-to-QE-Skipper-Sacking
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2019, 10:10
Replies: 287
Views: 161,013
Posted By Brain Potter

What are benefits of co-locating the E-7 and P-8?...

What are benefits of co-locating the E-7 and P-8? As both are based on the 737NG, I can think of the following:

Single pool of flight crew.
Same flight simulator,
Maintenance commonality....
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2019, 07:22
Replies: 49
Views: 27,134
Posted By Brain Potter

An external GPS is an uncertified piece of...

An external GPS is an uncertified piece of emitting electonic equipment containing a lithium battery. I suggest that ‘wedging’ such an item behind a cover on an aircrft is not a good idea.
Forum: Tech Log
12th Dec 2018, 05:52
Replies: 28
Views: 9,287
Posted By Brain Potter

The A330 auto-callout is triggered at V1 minus 5...

The A330 auto-callout is triggered at V1 minus 5 knots.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2018, 06:07
Replies: 11
Views: 6,231
Posted By Brain Potter

DCThumb. My advice is to complete that module,...

DCThumb. My advice is to complete that module, irrespective of your previous experience. It should show you some different techniques and philosophies from those employed by CFS. ) I found the focus...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2018, 05:53
Replies: 73
Views: 22,294
Posted By Brain Potter

On a previous type I remember being slghtly...

On a previous type I remember being slghtly puzzled when engineers referred to an “ECU”. Initially I thought they meant a component, perhaps Engine Control Unit, but then realised that they were...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2018, 07:24
Replies: 32
Views: 6,580
Posted By Brain Potter

With 2000 ft seperation required?

With 2000 ft seperation required?
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2018, 22:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By Brain Potter

Captain Alan Bean USN

Al Bean (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44268960)

Godspeed Al Bean.

Only 4 left now.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2018, 15:33
Replies: 62
Views: 25,737
Posted By Brain Potter

When it comes to medals and awards the...

When it comes to medals and awards the parsimonious British have an innate moral superiority over those ridiculous foreigners...
...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2018, 09:40
Replies: 62
Views: 25,737
Posted By Brain Potter

Why not award an AFC for this? Is it is...

Why not award an AFC for this?

Is it is easier to cofer the characteristic of ‘gallantry’ in cases where the crew had the option to abandon the aircraft but chose not to?
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2018, 23:37
Replies: 42
Views: 10,968
Posted By Brain Potter

Ship recognition for P8 crews Shall we start...

Ship recognition for P8 crews

Shall we start with the NOSMO KING ?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2018, 18:14
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By Brain Potter

John Young 1930-2018

Godspeed John Young....

http://https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-remembers-agency-s-most-experienced-astronaut...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2017, 17:49
Replies: 11
Views: 3,816
Posted By Brain Potter

Pop’s Leather ? ...

Pop’s Leather ?

http://www.popsleather.com/prod_v2.php3?prod=242
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