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Search: Posts Made By: Sailor Vee
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Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2013, 18:22
Replies: 2,609
Views: 876,687
Posted By Sailor Vee

I can recall a 234 driver coming back to Aberdeen...

I can recall a 234 driver coming back to Aberdeen when the weather was a tad 'iffy'. As most of Scotland was the same, he declared his diversion was Paris!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Sep 2013, 17:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,411
Posted By Sailor Vee

iPad 2 & safari

Is there any method to remove sites that have been added to the reading list? Tried to delete after syncing to Macbookair, no joy.
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Aug 2013, 15:41
Replies: 4
Views: 5,650
Posted By Sailor Vee

Sue has announced that CD's funeral will be in...

Sue has announced that CD's funeral will be in Truro Cathedral, August 19 at 1p.m.

She has also asked for Family flowers only, there will be an announcement for donations to a charity later.
...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
2nd Aug 2013, 17:35
Replies: 0
Views: 1,026
Posted By Sailor Vee

Intermittent you-tube running on iPad

I' m finding that about 50% of you-tube videos start to load normally, but when I hit 'play' it just goes back to the beginning of the clip. Is this an iPad problem? I don't have any problems on a PC...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jul 2013, 17:44
Replies: 32
Views: 21,168
Posted By Sailor Vee

Having come from the Chippie 10, to Culdrose for...

Having come from the Chippie 10, to Culdrose for the 'wings course', the main thing I remember from the famil flight in a Hiller12e was the auto to EOL. I thought 'farkinell' that was quick'!
...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2013, 18:30
Replies: 14
Views: 3,728
Posted By Sailor Vee

This is nothing to do with ATC, once you're out...

This is nothing to do with ATC, once you're out on a job, you can deal with all sorts of ground agencies. An ETA of 5 minutes means they don't have to look at a watch/clock, they can judge how much...
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Apr 2013, 16:25
Replies: 25
Views: 8,272
Posted By Sailor Vee

All I can say, "upside-down tree", is the further...

All I can say, "upside-down tree", is the further back you go, the more usage the 'power/speed-select (for main rotor rpm)/'throttles', got.

On a modern helicopter, such as the EC225 LP, the...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Feb 2010, 17:10
Replies: 142
Views: 49,161
Posted By Sailor Vee

may well be that English is not the first...

may well be that English is not the first language, therefore 'hearing' affects the use of 'have' and 'of' .
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2009, 08:41
Replies: 39
Views: 8,101
Posted By Sailor Vee

and always known as Fly Alternate Wednesdays ! :}

and always known as Fly Alternate Wednesdays ! :}
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Aug 2009, 16:10
Replies: 1,404
Views: 262,986
Posted By Sailor Vee

is that why Air Knight have orange as part of the...

is that why Air Knight have orange as part of the paint scheme. :E :\
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2009, 17:21
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,499
Posted By Sailor Vee

Not that much of a secret! Directly south of...

Not that much of a secret! Directly south of Muscat Airport by about 400 yards, (was known as Seeb until a few months ago).
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2009, 10:47
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,499
Posted By Sailor Vee

I found this..... ...

I found this.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/SailorVee/chippy.jpg

in the hangar at Sligo. Tracked it down in my logbook and had flown it at Church Fenton.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2009, 06:52
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,499
Posted By Sailor Vee

In the whole series the german colonel was always...

In the whole series the german colonel was always 'at' Michelle; ('waitress' at Café René); to go upstairs and get ready with ze flyin' 'elmet und ze vet zelery!

As to where I've...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2009, 17:47
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,499
Posted By Sailor Vee

There may well be some people who watched 'Allo...

There may well be some people who watched 'Allo Allo' who remember the somewhat dubious use of 'ze leather flying helmet unt de wet zelery'!
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jul 2009, 15:18
Replies: 52
Views: 8,663
Posted By Sailor Vee

Surely this applies to the owner of both garden...

Surely this applies to the owner of both garden and machine, as it's a friend who is flying in and out that could be outwith the regulation.

Where is the esteemed Judge FL?
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Jun 2009, 14:21
Replies: 129
Views: 54,466
Posted By Sailor Vee

Under JAA regs the situation changed, it used to...

Under JAA regs the situation changed, it used to be the same, but is annual medical until 60, then every six months.

Is a prat with an anorak and tatty beard, lives in Aberdeen and was the BBC's...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2009, 19:31
Replies: 524
Views: 226,852
Posted By Sailor Vee

It 'appears' that part of the epicyclic gearing...

It 'appears' that part of the epicyclic gearing of the L2 and the 225 is 'potentially' magnetic, therefore there could be a case of 'metal making' being masked by this, rumours are that these...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Apr 2009, 09:04
Replies: 524
Views: 226,852
Posted By Sailor Vee

Certainly grounded in the ME.

Certainly grounded in the ME.
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Apr 2009, 13:40
Replies: 524
Views: 226,852
Posted By Sailor Vee

Just been reported on Sky News, no other info at...

Just been reported on Sky News, no other info at present. :(
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2009, 18:57
Replies: 497
Views: 154,477
Posted By Sailor Vee

T4 Risen Sorry if I didn't fully explain that,...

T4 Risen Sorry if I didn't fully explain that, the gate was a 'fix' for me on visual approaches, obviously one had to amend that if 'forced' into carrying out an ARA due to the prevailing Wx...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Feb 2009, 17:54
Replies: 497
Views: 154,477
Posted By Sailor Vee

Do you really think the oil companies would...

Do you really think the oil companies would seriously consider that option?

When on NS night operations I always placed myself at a 'gate' of 500', 1 NM and 60 KIAS, no matter if that was at the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2009, 16:48
Replies: 36
Views: 24,994
Posted By Sailor Vee

Not until after June! Didn't bring any of my...

Not until after June! Didn't bring any of my pikkies with me when I returned to Oman last October! Will dig some out when on leave, in the meantime may I present the range behind the Beavers,...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Feb 2009, 12:25
Replies: 497
Views: 154,477
Posted By Sailor Vee

Don't agree, when I was picking up a stretched C...

Don't agree, when I was picking up a stretched C model from Marignane, there was a Kuwaiti 332 brought in after Saddam's crowd had used it for target practice and bulldozer lessons, that was flying...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2008, 19:05
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,499
Posted By Sailor Vee

Just glad to see that you guys are still here to...

Just glad to see that you guys are still here to regale us all with these legendary tales, was missing the regular up dates!
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2008, 18:27
Replies: 241
Views: 106,977
Posted By Sailor Vee

It was initially sent over 'in bits' and was...

It was initially sent over 'in bits' and was 'rebuilt' in Japan using a jig from Sikorsky, it ended up as being .5 of a centimeter longer than a 'standard' 61!. If you'd ever talked to an Irish SAR...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Dec 2008, 18:08
Replies: 1,404
Views: 262,986
Posted By Sailor Vee

Or is it that the newer machines have Partial Ice...

Or is it that the newer machines have Partial Ice Shedding System? :E
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2008, 17:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,500
Posted By Sailor Vee

Internet access in RN aircraft! Things HAVE...

Internet access in RN aircraft! Things HAVE changed since the days of the Wezzie then? :uhoh:
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2008, 07:58
Replies: 12
Views: 1,762
Posted By Sailor Vee

Try this...

Try this (http://www.janes.com/extracts/extract/jau/jau_a070.html), should give you a heads-up.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2008, 10:46
Replies: 29
Views: 7,142
Posted By Sailor Vee

All those who flew the Chipmunk, My Friend Freddy...

All those who flew the Chipmunk, My Friend Freddy Has Hairy Balls, Mixture Fuel Flaps Harness Hood Brakes.
Forum: Rotorheads
2nd Sep 2008, 19:12
Replies: 22
Views: 3,891
Posted By Sailor Vee

But they only autorotate! :uhoh:

But they only autorotate! :uhoh:
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2008, 19:57
Replies: 19
Views: 2,696
Posted By Sailor Vee

All I can say is thank **** the tilt-rotor is...

All I can say is thank **** the tilt-rotor is comparatively easy!
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2008, 19:42
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,499
Posted By Sailor Vee

The VP homing is based on an indicator which...

The VP homing is based on an indicator which shows a deflection either left or right, you ask ATC to transmit for a '5 second homing' and turn to get the needle in the centre of the display,...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2008, 06:31
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,499
Posted By Sailor Vee

Think the last one I did was for my IRT in '77,...

Think the last one I did was for my IRT in '77, (Royal Navy, Wezzie 5).
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2008, 18:46
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,499
Posted By Sailor Vee

Obviously I didn't recall correctly! :O Ever...

Obviously I didn't recall correctly! :O

Ever do a 'Violet Picture Homing'?
Forum: Medical & Health
20th Aug 2008, 19:10
Replies: 10
Views: 3,466
Posted By Sailor Vee

It's also the reason why peeps with jaundice are...

It's also the reason why peeps with jaundice are yellow. Certain people of 'Celtic' descent have high levels of Billirubin naturally.
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