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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2006, 09:59
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By MobiusTrip

The radar side of things is, IMHO/E, only a small...

The radar side of things is, IMHO/E, only a small part of the equation - it's the Air Defence experience & ability that significantly helps you out on this particular platform. Purely learning to...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2006, 11:47
Replies: 51
Views: 6,119
Posted By MobiusTrip

NC, You must have the old Tac Manual -...

NC,

You must have the old Tac Manual - procedure now is to fly OVER the helo inverted and eject the nav (this covers the lower altitude cases).

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2006, 10:52
Replies: 28
Views: 5,429
Posted By MobiusTrip

A an "anti-spin gantry to prevent the aircraft...

A an "anti-spin gantry to prevent the aircraft from departure in extreme flight maneuvers" - interesting concept!!

Article is a little out of date and also very optimistic :-)

MT
Forum: Flight Testing
17th Nov 2005, 21:45
Replies: 19
Views: 3,448
Posted By MobiusTrip

Indeed, if you have the luxury of NWS then asymm...

Indeed, if you have the luxury of NWS then asymm braking isn't going to be a factor.

Your 'other factor' is what I meant when I talked about asymm mainwheel drag (perhaps I expressed it poorly)....
Forum: Flight Testing
17th Nov 2005, 19:06
Replies: 19
Views: 3,448
Posted By MobiusTrip

Ummm, ok - I don't know about that - what's your...

Ummm, ok - I don't know about that - what's your reasoning behind the AC having more drag if the wing is lifted by the crosswind?

Perhaps it is suitable to think about looking at the AC head on as...
Forum: Flight Testing
17th Nov 2005, 09:05
Replies: 19
Views: 3,448
Posted By MobiusTrip

stilton, As I'm sure you know, it'll have...

stilton,

As I'm sure you know, it'll have drag even when it's not producing lift. If you stick a spoiler up on take-off it will increase the drag during the T/O roll.

Up until rotation (I would...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2005, 20:15
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By MobiusTrip

Ewan, Cans tend to be a bit more 'big...

Ewan,

Cans tend to be a bit more 'big picture' than RAF (w.r.t. throwing jets away, IMHE (as an 'observer' vice a 'jet thrower awayer' I might add!)).

I think a lot will come out in the wash.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2005, 22:11
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By MobiusTrip

Hornet down at Bagtown

CF-18 down, pilot out ok. BFM, new bloke (new to the Hornet). A few days ago now - Wednesday last I think. Encouragingly unhysterical recation from the wheels, nice to see.

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2004, 15:02
Replies: 56
Views: 14,379
Posted By MobiusTrip

Climebear, OK, that makes sense. I think...

Climebear,

OK, that makes sense. I think that what pr00ne talks about is what this particular chap probably did then - the 'don't tell anyone' clause was certainly employed (on him, not me!)....
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2004, 23:56
Replies: 56
Views: 14,379
Posted By MobiusTrip

...and PVR has been challenged and the challenge...

...and PVR has been challenged and the challenge won. I stood there and watched it. Myths work both ways it would appear.

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2004, 18:59
Replies: 23
Views: 5,607
Posted By MobiusTrip

'twas a pleasure flying with you (all those years...

'twas a pleasure flying with you (all those years ago!). I hope you have a wonderful time in pastures and climes new.

G'day

Mobius
Forum: Flight Testing
22nd Nov 2004, 18:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,361
Posted By MobiusTrip

Misinformation about this subject is commonplace...

Misinformation about this subject is commonplace - a good source of open info can be found at

http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/reference/factsheets/asseltrn.html

But some relevant bits:
...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2004, 19:19
Replies: 38
Views: 6,053
Posted By MobiusTrip

FL 650 (and geometric hight ++) pan as a...

FL 650 (and geometric hight ++) pan as a flatcake.

Perhaps it's a perception thing? Some people are saying they can see it at sea level others are in the flat brigade all the way up?

I have...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Nov 2004, 17:45
Replies: 30
Views: 4,512
Posted By MobiusTrip

There are closed forums available (sites other...

There are closed forums available (sites other than pprune) for mil pilots. By invitation only........

I think keeping this 'open' is a good idea - we can chat about 95% of the stuff we wish to...
Forum: Flight Testing
8th Nov 2004, 00:04
Replies: 12
Views: 5,416
Posted By MobiusTrip

Thanks for the link BGPM (and the 'caution' about...

Thanks for the link BGPM (and the 'caution' about Cranfield!).

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2004, 22:10
Replies: 25
Views: 4,081
Posted By MobiusTrip

A subjective question indeed - but I know which...

A subjective question indeed - but I know which one I'd rather be sat in at the merge. BVR is a different kettle of fish if you only have an A model with Aim 7 and 'Legoland' radar.

MT
Forum: Flight Testing
30th Oct 2004, 19:20
Replies: 12
Views: 5,416
Posted By MobiusTrip

CAC, on the subject of a Masters from Cranfield...

CAC, on the subject of a Masters from Cranfield (post ETPS) - do you (or does anyone for that matter) have any gen (or links) regarding eligibility for the Cranfield Masters for those who did the TP...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2004, 16:40
Replies: 65
Views: 9,701
Posted By MobiusTrip

The Americans do not seem even mildly perturbed...

The Americans do not seem even mildly perturbed about it being exported. This might be because few of them know anything/much about it, or perhaps other reasons.

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2004, 22:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,880
Posted By MobiusTrip

PM 4 U ...................

PM 4 U ...................
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2004, 21:47
Replies: 10
Views: 2,880
Posted By MobiusTrip

I wouldn't get obsessed with practising toooo...

I wouldn't get obsessed with practising toooo much - think about what some of the tests are actually assessing............

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2004, 20:49
Replies: 49
Views: 11,997
Posted By MobiusTrip

Beags, So I wasn't the only person thinking...

Beags,

So I wasn't the only person thinking that then (had visions of that gimp scene from Pulp Fiction)!

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2004, 21:03
Replies: 6
Views: 2,873
Posted By MobiusTrip

mbga, That's why those little LEX fence...

mbga,

That's why those little LEX fence 'vortex bursters' were fitted - significantly reduced the fatigue on the V stabs.

victor,

If you look how far back the mainwheels are (when it's on...
Forum: Flight Testing
12th Aug 2004, 20:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,116
Posted By MobiusTrip

SETP, Sep 04, LA

Wondered if I might bump into any other forum Pruners at the said event?

MT
Forum: Flight Testing
28th Jul 2004, 20:06
Replies: 15
Views: 2,248
Posted By MobiusTrip

...they have some competition now! MT ...

...they have some competition now!


MT


http://www.floridatoday.com/news/space/stories/2004b/spacestoryN0728XPRIZEE.htm
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2004, 19:10
Replies: 17
Views: 3,692
Posted By MobiusTrip

....and the blue oak leaf often worn on flt suit...

....and the blue oak leaf often worn on flt suit (for LTC that is).

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2004, 23:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,309
Posted By MobiusTrip

PD, You might have some luck on the 'where...

PD,

You might have some luck on the 'where are they now' thread - or whatever it's called.

Cheers,

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2004, 23:22
Replies: 24
Views: 4,304
Posted By MobiusTrip

WEBF, That furniture would be ideal for some...

WEBF,

That furniture would be ideal for some people I know ;-)

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jul 2004, 01:29
Replies: 126
Views: 22,663
Posted By MobiusTrip

GM, Here's the article: MoD chairs...

GM,

Here's the article:

MoD chairs £1,000 each as troops face axe
By Michael Smith Defence Correspondent
(Filed: 12/07/2004)


The Ministry of Defence has bought each of its 3,150...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jul 2004, 21:09
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By MobiusTrip

"Ouch" That's a high yield bolly - even more...

"Ouch"

That's a high yield bolly - even more humiliating that it's in the public domain. Fine was a bit limp though.

MT
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2004, 18:17
Replies: 41
Views: 8,361
Posted By MobiusTrip

allan, What you say is perturbing - how are...

allan,

What you say is perturbing - how are these guys (with poor written comm) getting through English 'O' level (or whatever it is now)?

I can speak from 'a bottom of the barrel' perspective...
Forum: Medical & Health
28th May 2004, 04:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,245
Posted By MobiusTrip

In the aeroplane, you are controlling when the...

In the aeroplane, you are controlling when the zero 'g' happens - in the roller coaster you are not - perhaps it is some sort of 'expectation' thing? Never really thought about it 'till you mentioned...
Forum: Medical & Health
28th May 2004, 03:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,199
Posted By MobiusTrip

You don't suddenly conk out if you experience...

You don't suddenly conk out if you experience rapidl decompression at 37K, you have a (small) period of useful consciousness followed by a period of (I suppose) 'useless' consciousness before you...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th May 2004, 02:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,666
Posted By MobiusTrip

Indeed - cue 'muted cheer' and sporadic golf...

Indeed - cue 'muted cheer' and sporadic golf applause.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2004, 19:32
Replies: 24
Views: 4,105
Posted By MobiusTrip

"Mr Sulu - raise shields..........."

"Mr Sulu - raise shields..........."
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st May 2004, 23:59
Replies: 13
Views: 1,215
Posted By MobiusTrip

The more you know, the more you realise how much...

The more you know, the more you realise how much you don't know - it never ends. Better that, than thinking you know it all :-)

MT
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