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Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2024, 03:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,841
Posted By CISTRS

Adrienne, I know neither Harry nor yourself,...

Adrienne,
I know neither Harry nor yourself, but I want to thank you for telling this forum of your loss.
It's very thoughtful of you at a difficult time.
Condolences and thanks.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2024, 09:46
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,771,004
Posted By CISTRS

OK - my PPRuNe name gives the preflight checklist...

OK - my PPRuNe name gives the preflight checklist at the time.
CISTRS...
Controls
Instruments
Spoilers
Trim
Release
Straps

Who remembers the checklist for the retrieve motor vehicles?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Feb 2024, 12:05
Replies: 14
Views: 4,899
Posted By CISTRS

The fact that this was a mid-air collision is not...

The fact that this was a mid-air collision is not clear in the thread title.
Lucky to survive...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2024, 09:32
Replies: 705
Views: 198,423
Posted By CISTRS

And the undervaluation of professional engineers...

And the undervaluation of professional engineers and meaningful quality management systems.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
9th Feb 2024, 08:49
Replies: 281
Views: 187,709
Posted By CISTRS

More here... ...

More here...

https://twitter.com/pitdesi/status/1754694717684785216?s=46&t=0KJFVn5u8cYfvs1xXiy8yQ
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2024, 13:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,303
Posted By CISTRS

Also look at this: ...

Also look at this:

https://www.solentflight.co.uk/
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
20th Jan 2024, 04:15
Replies: 79
Views: 25,040
Posted By CISTRS

Chair of Cathay Pacific since 6th November 2019. ...

Chair of Cathay Pacific since 6th November 2019.
Timing's perfect.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2024, 05:12
Replies: 1,144
Views: 617,358
Posted By CISTRS

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ...

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
THIS
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Jan 2024, 09:36
Replies: 6
Views: 3,697
Posted By CISTRS

It's strange how object in an otherwise clear...

It's strange how object in an otherwise clear landing field act as magnets for stressed pilots.
Trees, tractors, winches, other aircraft, etc in particular to student glider pilots.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Jan 2024, 08:21
Replies: 35
Views: 10,599
Posted By CISTRS

Parker pens???

Parker pens???
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2024, 03:12
Replies: 75
Views: 20,773
Posted By CISTRS

China has a PLA(N) base in Djibouti, but keeps...

China has a PLA(N) base in Djibouti, but keeps out of the whole affair.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2023, 09:48
Replies: 1,217
Views: 417,407
Posted By CISTRS

I would think that ice rated cargo ships and the...

I would think that ice rated cargo ships and the Arctic route to Europe is the way China would go, should this situation persist.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Dec 2023, 03:21
Replies: 125
Views: 75,323
Posted By CISTRS

Video 2:27ish... "Positive rate of climb" ...

Video 2:27ish...
"Positive rate of climb"
"Gear down"
???
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Dec 2023, 02:41
Replies: 22
Views: 8,192
Posted By CISTRS

Smile Isn't it amazing that the dogs of the rich and...

Isn't it amazing that the dogs of the rich and famous can "use the bathroom" according to the linked article.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Nov 2023, 08:55
Replies: 8
Views: 3,752
Posted By CISTRS

It looks like an excellent result. Well done...

It looks like an excellent result.
Well done all involved.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2023, 03:24
Replies: 35
Views: 5,592
Posted By CISTRS

Nutty... Is this in the correct thread?

Nutty...
Is this in the correct thread?
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Oct 2023, 13:45
Replies: 64
Views: 15,002
Posted By CISTRS

Not really their strongpoint, considering they...

Not really their strongpoint, considering they couldn't manage the VGS Glider fleet.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Oct 2023, 04:41
Replies: 71
Views: 9,775
Posted By CISTRS

Very many thanks indeed.

Very many thanks indeed.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Sep 2023, 02:39
Replies: 148
Views: 25,470
Posted By CISTRS

I would just like to see a specific mention of...

I would just like to see a specific mention of the Polish airmen.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Sep 2023, 05:31
Replies: 143
Views: 76,066
Posted By CISTRS

This one, I think... Mexican Pilot Emergency...

This one, I think...

Mexican Pilot Emergency Lands Plane At Mallow Racecourse, Ireland 1983
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F_g6rOe5wg
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Sep 2023, 10:16
Replies: 100
Views: 27,263
Posted By CISTRS

The tone of questioning reminds me of one of my...

The tone of questioning reminds me of one of my first flying instructors questions...

Q
What would you do if I fell out of the aircraft?

A
Re-trim immediately.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Aug 2023, 07:43
Replies: 64
Views: 7,813
Posted By CISTRS

In my experience, the fuel gauges were marked in...

In my experience, the fuel gauges were marked in bushels (8 imperial gallons)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Aug 2023, 06:03
Replies: 64
Views: 7,813
Posted By CISTRS

Chain 5 indicates that the distance recorded is...

Chain 5 indicates that the distance recorded is half a furlong from the reference point.
The length of 5 cricket pitches...
10 chains = one furlong.

I am told that this measurement of distance...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Aug 2023, 03:01
Replies: 57
Views: 18,949
Posted By CISTRS

He seems very lucky to have walked away from...

He seems very lucky to have walked away from this, with no collision with traffic.
I would have thought that almost any field - regardless of crop - would have been a better choice...
But then, I...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jul 2023, 09:54
Replies: 20
Views: 5,406
Posted By CISTRS

A NEW MEDAL???? Sums it all up.

A NEW MEDAL????
Sums it all up.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2023, 10:43
Replies: 46
Views: 11,616
Posted By CISTRS

Hornchurch May/June 1960

3 solos after 32 launches.
8 in Sedburghs
Remainder in T31.

ATC gliding was left hand circuits.
RAFGSA was right hand circuits.
Army parachuting from static balloon in the middle of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2023, 03:34
Replies: 7
Views: 3,576
Posted By CISTRS

Angel Flight Sgt Peter Brown

Flight Sergeant Peter Brown died aged 96 in Maida Vale (https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/maida-vale), West London, on December 17.

His funeral was set to be held on March 29 at Mortlake...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2022, 10:44
Replies: 63
Views: 18,229
Posted By CISTRS

I agree. Best not to trim into the turn...

I agree.
Best not to trim into the turn pressure on the stick.
Be aware of the first signs of buffet, and release some back pressure.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2021, 12:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,397
Posted By CISTRS

So interesting to see that it's a taildragger.

So interesting to see that it's a taildragger.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2021, 10:35
Replies: 11
Views: 3,420
Posted By CISTRS

Stamford curry and Ruddles County plus high...

Stamford curry and Ruddles County plus high altitude = explosive decompression.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Aug 2021, 12:22
Replies: 51
Views: 11,222
Posted By CISTRS

BEA's Reservation Department moved to Dorland...

BEA's Reservation Department moved to Dorland Hall, Lower Regent Street, in 1948.
Forum: Fragrant Harbour
17th Jan 2020, 01:37
Replies: 2
Views: 3,032
Posted By CISTRS

HK Express pregnacy checking Saipan flights

Hong Kong Express Airways apologized Thursday after making a woman take a pregnancy test prior to her November flight to a U.S. territory, according to NBC News.
...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Dec 2019, 09:42
Replies: 55
Views: 47,394
Posted By CISTRS

I find this very worrying. Do pilots get...

I find this very worrying.
Do pilots get given passes on medicals or sims due to PC, courtesy or even fear of age discrminination?
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2019, 06:55
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,771,004
Posted By CISTRS

Aaah - Tinless and Taildragging Sportair...

Aaah - Tinless and Taildragging Sportair...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2019, 03:34
Replies: 34
Views: 11,311
Posted By CISTRS

Constant Aspect Approach

I believe most glider pilots adopt the concept of the Constant Aspect Approach, it having been drilled into them in circuit planning pre-solo in glider pilot training. Keeping the landing zone at a...
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