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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Nov 2021, 12:24
Replies: 454
Views: 219,302
Posted By Gadget freak

What bits are made in Derby?

What bits are made in Derby?
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2020, 14:07
Replies: 13
Views: 1,808
Posted By Gadget freak

Good point. N-reg database has 761 registered to...

Good point. N-reg database has 761 registered to UK addresses, the vast majority with Southern Aircraft Consultancy. More than I thought there would be.
GF
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2020, 08:38
Replies: 13
Views: 1,808
Posted By Gadget freak

N Reg in the UK

Happy for substantiated fact based answers or total guesses. Approximately how many N reg aircraft do you think are currently based in the UK?

GF
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Sep 2019, 10:59
Replies: 43
Views: 38,208
Posted By Gadget freak

From the AAIB website....... "Our purpose is to...

From the AAIB website.......
"Our purpose is to improve aviation safety by determining the circumstances and causes of air accidents and serious incidents, and promoting action to prevent...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jul 2018, 08:41
Replies: 330
Views: 50,504
Posted By Gadget freak

Velocity can be measured relative to whatever...

Velocity can be measured relative to whatever frame of reference you chose. Flight dynamisists are used to working with “body axis” or “earth axis” references.

So the answer is that the air...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jul 2018, 07:52
Replies: 330
Views: 50,504
Posted By Gadget freak

Jonkster, I'm not trying to argue for or...

Jonkster,
I'm not trying to argue for or against any myths or theories, just trying to get the basic physics straight.

An aircraft going downwind at 120kts airspeed, into a 60 kt headwind with...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jul 2018, 07:42
Replies: 330
Views: 50,504
Posted By Gadget freak

I humbly suggest you have a think about the basic...

I humbly suggest you have a think about the basic forces that are keeping you attached to the planet as it carves it's way through the universe.

Eckhard's post doesn't really explain the basic...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jul 2018, 20:26
Replies: 330
Views: 50,504
Posted By Gadget freak

Try throwing a ball into the air while driving...

Try throwing a ball into the air while driving along in a car. Just after throwing it up have the driver turn sharply. What does the ball do, stay within the cars frame of reference, moving with the...
Forum: Flight Testing
27th Jun 2018, 11:30
Replies: 12
Views: 2,825
Posted By Gadget freak

The velocity vector or flight path marker...

The velocity vector or flight path marker symbology in many aircraft shows climb/descent angle.
Forum: Flight Testing
31st Oct 2017, 13:24
Replies: 17
Views: 3,120
Posted By Gadget freak

I wasn't trying to "out" anybody. Here is...

I wasn't trying to "out" anybody.

Here is some content from the Association of Airworthiness Professionals I would recommend.

http://www.awprofessionals.org/docs/AAP%20Ethic%20Code_8_1_2017.docx
Forum: Flight Testing
30th Oct 2017, 21:35
Replies: 17
Views: 3,120
Posted By Gadget freak

If you're selling something I think you're...

If you're selling something I think you're obliged to be open and honest. If you want to recommend your own products why not just set up another account using your own name?
Forum: Flight Testing
30th Oct 2017, 11:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,120
Posted By Gadget freak

Advertising

Mods.

Should anonymous posters be advertising their own publications without declaring an interest?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Feb 2017, 16:44
Replies: 62
Views: 23,129
Posted By Gadget freak

The accident rates during training for engine...

The accident rates during training for engine failures in piston twins used to be awful although they are much better now - google Dick Collins.....

Has anyone posted the link to the EASA funded...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Feb 2017, 15:55
Replies: 62
Views: 23,129
Posted By Gadget freak

Fuel contamination

"I don't know. Do you? But I guess this Caravan accident alone outnumbers all piston twin training fatalities together: https://aviation-safety.net/database...?id=19850929-0"

and since that was...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Feb 2017, 12:00
Replies: 62
Views: 23,129
Posted By Gadget freak

Stats

"I'd still take a piston twin, or preferably a twin turboprop over a SET no matter how nice."

How many people have been killed by engine failures in single-engine turboprops?
How many people have...
Forum: Flight Testing
30th Nov 2011, 11:28
Replies: 6
Views: 8,782
Posted By Gadget freak

What about Flight Test Engineers? There was...

What about Flight Test Engineers? There was quite a bit of detail in the NPA. Is this still being worked on?
Forum: Flight Testing
30th Nov 2011, 10:04
Replies: 6
Views: 8,782
Posted By Gadget freak

NPA 2008-20 Flight Testing

Does anyone know what the status is of the EASA proposal or the timescales for any further developments? There is no CRD on the EASA website, has it all died a death?
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Feb 2010, 17:29
Replies: 300
Views: 143,406
Posted By Gadget freak

Filton

What facilities and people does MK have left at Filton now?
Forum: Flight Testing
20th Apr 2009, 18:41
Replies: 42
Views: 9,921
Posted By Gadget freak

I heard a story once that as part of the F15...

I heard a story once that as part of the F15 programme they had done a single engine take-off for some reason. Any one able to confirm or deny this?
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Aug 2008, 20:24
Replies: 178
Views: 52,761
Posted By Gadget freak

Duff gen from Mick in post 46. Those two...

Duff gen from Mick in post 46. Those two problems, which were mentioned in the press, have not led to additional delays to the Flying Test Bed programme.
Forum: Flight Testing
15th Feb 2008, 11:08
Replies: 16
Views: 2,387
Posted By Gadget freak

Nigd, Since you are working in Switzerland,...

Nigd,
Since you are working in Switzerland, have you considered using the Libelle g suit if you are getting anywhere near the limits where a g suit would be required. This suit does not need any...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2007, 14:28
Replies: 57
Views: 8,877
Posted By Gadget freak

Spooky, Not sure that all civil aircraft do...

Spooky,

Not sure that all civil aircraft do the GPS / inertial integration in the FMS. Check out the Nothrop Grumman LTN-101E, both in terms of what it does and what aircraft it's on.
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2007, 16:33
Replies: 0
Views: 842
Posted By Gadget freak

Outside schneider

I'm not sure if this is the best forum to ask this, if there are any aerobatic pilots out there could you please give me a description of an "outside schneider".

Thanks,

GF
Forum: Flight Testing
4th Sep 2006, 16:52
Replies: 21
Views: 74,174
Posted By Gadget freak

I've never flown in an R22 and I don't know...

I've never flown in an R22 and I don't know anything about them but I was really surprised when you said there were no wind limits. After a quick google I found FAA Special Airworthiness Information...
Forum: Flight Testing
19th Aug 2006, 10:51
Replies: 59
Views: 14,050
Posted By Gadget freak

My way in.... 1. Engineering degree 2. I...

My way in....
1. Engineering degree
2. I applied for a job with a large multi-national defence manufacturer
3. I was given a job in the flight test department
4. I slowly learned enough to...
Forum: Flight Testing
7th Feb 2005, 17:09
Replies: 2
Views: 3,582
Posted By Gadget freak

internship

007,

Check your pm`s
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Nov 2004, 18:10
Replies: 314
Views: 59,608
Posted By Gadget freak

There's winning and there's winning...

AgustaWestland can't really lose in this competion now they've got this far. Just being in the race probably helps them in the buy US vs European debate in future competions. George may not end up...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Jul 2004, 18:42
Replies: 314
Views: 59,608
Posted By Gadget freak

With the bear trap system do you have to have any...

With the bear trap system do you have to have any matelots on the deck to hook up the wire? With the Merlin harpoon and Type 23 Frigate deck handling system I think you can get the aircraft into...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2004, 11:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,304
Posted By Gadget freak

How does your HUD work?

How does your HUD work at high AoA when the climb dive marker or velocity vector reaches the bottom of the field of view?

This might be more of a tech log question but I am interested in replies...
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