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Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jul 2007, 17:22
Replies: 2,761
Views: 735,270
Posted By The_Baron

Gentlemen - a question. When do you feel that you...

Gentlemen - a question. When do you feel that you are committed to the landing? When PNF calls 'decide' (at least one aircraft has been landed at the wrong airfield because the crew felt they were...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th May 2007, 21:08
Replies: 3
Views: 2,934
Posted By The_Baron

Probably taken in '68/69 when we shared the...

Probably taken in '68/69 when we shared the aircraft as the Coningsby Wing, and were only allowed to put small squadron markings on the nose (has a Canopener) for special occasions. We did a CTTO...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2007, 20:57
Replies: 52
Views: 9,035
Posted By The_Baron

I believe that the 'blue note' was something to...

I believe that the 'blue note' was something to do with the gun ports. Certainly the Meteor produced a great sound at 500 KIAS +; the Hunter also produced a blue note - but at a greater speed -...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2007, 20:36
Replies: 52
Views: 9,035
Posted By The_Baron

According to AP 2210H & J ( Meteor 8/9) Pilots...

According to AP 2210H & J ( Meteor 8/9) Pilots notes, the limits were : from sea level to 2000ft 515Knots; 2000 to 20000 M0.80 and above 20000 no limit. The T7 Notes (AP 2210G) show slightly lower...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2007, 10:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,148
Posted By The_Baron

Thankyou for the replies. I am trying to get a...

Thankyou for the replies. I am trying to get a copy of the book, but so far Amazon have taken 2 months and are not sure if they can deliver it. The colours that I have so far are Sheffield Pale Gold...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jan 2007, 20:25
Replies: 6
Views: 2,148
Posted By The_Baron

Golden Centennaires Canadair Tutor

Hi. I am trying to find out the paint spec for the Canadair Tutors flown by the Golden Centennaires in Canada in about 1967. I know that the aircraft were painted in light metallic gold on the upper...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Oct 2006, 20:15
Replies: 28
Views: 5,631
Posted By The_Baron

Try: Eagles In Spaces High Towering Mountains...

Try:
Eagles In Spaces High
Towering Mountains Occupy
A Weighty Joint Uncut Veal
Never Devoured By Greater Zeal
Rural Policeman Leaving Farm
Keenly eXpectant Yet Quite Calm
Convert the caps...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Feb 2005, 21:23
Replies: 31
Views: 2,789
Posted By The_Baron

DFC - I agree that flying is for fun otherwise I...

DFC - I agree that flying is for fun otherwise I would'nt fly. However, I believe that you should always add 'safe' first. Any comments?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Feb 2005, 20:22
Replies: 31
Views: 2,789
Posted By The_Baron

At my club we advocate the use of mnemonics for...

At my club we advocate the use of mnemonics for checks as there is little room in a typical GA trainer for a checklist, and we believe that it is better for the student to know his checks rather than...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Dec 2004, 16:32
Replies: 55
Views: 38,475
Posted By The_Baron

Remember seeing the video of the ull Bucc when I...

Remember seeing the video of the ull Bucc when I was at Honnington - anyone got a copy?
Forum: Flight Testing
23rd Dec 2004, 19:48
Replies: 24
Views: 6,980
Posted By The_Baron

Wheels up

we were not allowed to land our swept wing ac wheels up. However, I recall that at least 3 Lightnings were accidently landed wheels up, and they remained upright.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Dec 2004, 20:53
Replies: 237
Views: 100,269
Posted By The_Baron

I suspect that LOMCEVAK is referring to the rear...

I suspect that LOMCEVAK is referring to the rear stick - since 344 was the only 2 stick Bucc (unless anyone knows different?) made. Did anyone every fly it with both sticks fitted? Certainly in my...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2004, 15:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,549
Posted By The_Baron

BEags you're being a bit unfair to the Lightning...

BEags you're being a bit unfair to the Lightning - my best year was over 300 hours, and just over 670 on the tour.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jun 2004, 21:17
Replies: 427
Views: 247,099
Posted By The_Baron

Seem to remember composing another verse to the...

Seem to remember composing another verse to the above:

Flying over Yorkshire at just 250 feet,
In our fighting battle four we know we're hard to beat,
The leader is lost without a doubt,
And...
Forum: Flight Testing
23rd Jun 2004, 21:07
Replies: 2
Views: 993
Posted By The_Baron

If you can get it 'Aircraft Stability and Control...

If you can get it 'Aircraft Stability and Control for Pilots and Engineers' by Sqn Ldr Barry Dickinson is an excellent reference
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2004, 20:25
Replies: 427
Views: 247,099
Posted By The_Baron

Certainly do - was on 1 Course and can remember...

Certainly do - was on 1 Course and can remember all the hassle of centalised servicing. Was glad to go to RAFG. On return Coningsby had returned to reality
Forum: Flight Testing
29th Feb 2004, 02:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,411
Posted By The_Baron

Hi. I did the EGPWS cert tests on the...

Hi.
I did the EGPWS cert tests on the J41, and we had to fly to confirn correct operation and installation. We used high ground on Jura (just west of Glasgow) to check the E part of the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Dec 2003, 02:54
Replies: 22
Views: 5,480
Posted By The_Baron

I believe that we all would have gone east, if...

I believe that we all would have gone east, if asked, and we had no expectation of coming back. I also remember the gates at Bruggen being closed as soon as the hooter went off to preventd escapees.
Forum: Flight Testing
10th Nov 2003, 04:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,265
Posted By The_Baron

1 C 2 C 3 C 4 A 5 D

1 C
2 C
3 C
4 A
5 D
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Nov 2003, 04:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,301
Posted By The_Baron

To quote from the Varsity Pilot's Notes: ...

To quote from the Varsity Pilot's Notes:

Oops pressed the wrong button! ' After take off, to commence climbing, reduce r.p.m. to 2400 and set the throttles at the R.B. gate (+9 lb/sq.in). As...
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