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2nd Mar 2024, 16:01
Replies: 9,387
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Posted By flash8

I was in Odessa during most of December, didn't...

I was in Odessa during most of December, didn't witness such actions, did however meet my landlady's son who was "in hiding".. apparently this is widespread and they use messenger to communicate with...
28th Jan 2024, 16:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,432
Posted By flash8

Think he means Frozen of course... but you know...

Think he means Frozen of course... but you know these youngsters... keen as hell and likely to forget such trivialities.
2nd Jan 2024, 21:16
Replies: 40
Views: 20,660
Posted By flash8

Could have told you that a decade ago or more....

Could have told you that a decade ago or more. BALPA - a complete and utter joke.
17th Nov 2023, 18:13
Replies: 9
Views: 3,791
Posted By flash8

Indeed its amazing how many qualified people...

Indeed its amazing how many qualified people forget this, not exactly rocket science, a lot of air transport hull losses could have been avoided if this simple rule were applied!
2nd Oct 2023, 22:22
Replies: 20
Views: 3,422
Posted By flash8

Unfortunately may class you as training risk...

Unfortunately may class you as training risk (wrongly in my opinion, but still..)

Also late 40's doing SH at the bottom is very physically demanding, not commenting on your situation but it may...
22nd Aug 2023, 10:06
Replies: 9,387
Views: 4,204,775
Posted By flash8

Conscripts are not sent to the front, nor even...

Conscripts are not sent to the front, nor even into theatre as far as I'm aware? Reservists yes, one of my Russian ex Boeing colleagues now flying something rather less sophisticated, and not out of...
15th Jul 2023, 17:06
Replies: 503
Views: 433,799
Posted By flash8

Not on the 146 I hope? Now that is a kettle of...

Not on the 146 I hope?
Now that is a kettle of fish.
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jun 2023, 16:01
Replies: 12
Views: 1,909
Posted By flash8

Thank you! Excellent resource.

Thank you! Excellent resource.
Forum: Tech Log
20th Jun 2023, 08:40
Replies: 12
Views: 1,909
Posted By flash8

Apologies.

Apologies.
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jun 2023, 20:36
Replies: 12
Views: 1,909
Posted By flash8

No secret, just didn't want to clutter the...

No secret, just didn't want to clutter the question. I am aware of the Wikipedia article (having initially started the article back in '03'ish) - I am also familiar with the entire accident report...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Jun 2023, 18:03
Replies: 12
Views: 1,909
Posted By flash8

DC-10/MD-11 Control cabling.

Does the DC-10/MD-11 autopilot utilize the cabin floor routed control cables to operate the (tail) control surfaces? Or was it a different system, possibly above the cabin using electrical signals? I...
8th Jun 2023, 17:23
Replies: 42
Views: 18,444
Posted By flash8

Plenty of Americans still in Russia, as well as...

Plenty of Americans still in Russia, as well as British, Irish and other, leading a normal life. Unless you commit a criminal offence or are a threat to the state you can pretty much go about as...
3rd Jun 2023, 17:29
Replies: 1,742
Views: 3,032,897
Posted By flash8

I'd call it multiple gross criminal negligence,...

I'd call it multiple gross criminal negligence, not unusual in that region.
31st May 2023, 15:42
Replies: 310
Views: 99,772
Posted By flash8

I wouldn't be so sure. More likely adopting the...

I wouldn't be so sure. More likely adopting the PC/equality at all costs culture aligns with potential promotion (meeting artificial targets etc). Many folk go overboard on this issue not because of...
1st May 2023, 18:38
Replies: 41
Views: 24,694
Posted By flash8

My mind springs back to Pablo.

My mind springs back to Pablo.
27th Feb 2023, 17:55
Replies: 672
Views: 610,454
Posted By flash8

Was it established he was the one who disabled...

Was it established he was the one who disabled the pusher? I agree it seems likely but were both channels separated on the FDR?
23rd Feb 2023, 19:11
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,522
Posted By flash8

The problem with such news is verifying its...

The problem with such news is verifying its source to be trustworthy. In this case the source was "According to the Russian 'Mobilisation News' Telegram channel" that is likely disinformation and...
22nd Feb 2023, 17:56
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,522
Posted By flash8

Via Moldova? Moldova has almost zero capability...

Via Moldova? Moldova has almost zero capability (spent a bit of time there for my sins) - there isn't much in Transnistria either, doubt the "Sheriff" Organisation will put up much of a fight.
22nd Feb 2023, 16:49
Replies: 38
Views: 20,843
Posted By flash8

Be interested to know for those who long term...

Be interested to know for those who long term operated the 146!
20th Feb 2023, 18:59
Replies: 672
Views: 610,454
Posted By flash8

I hate to wheel back fifty years and continue...

I hate to wheel back fifty years and continue this thread drift but for the sake of accuracy it was not conclusively proven that Key (who was I believe PF at the time not PM) suffered a medical...
2nd Feb 2023, 15:01
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,522
Posted By flash8

Thankyou Orac, was quite an interesting read and...

Thankyou Orac, was quite an interesting read and raises some interesting points.
30th Jan 2023, 18:03
Replies: 74
Views: 34,144
Posted By flash8

The number of occasions down route either myself...

The number of occasions down route either myself (or the Captain) had to sort out crew trouble, usually alcohol related were so numerous that they were getting reputations at certain bars and a few...
29th Jan 2023, 15:43
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,522
Posted By flash8

I reckon that only when we see the likes of MГУ...

I reckon that only when we see the likes of MГУ (MGU) and МГИМО (MGIMO) students served with papers should we be worried. They are almost untouchable. The rest may well be seen as canon fodder (
27th Jan 2023, 23:54
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,522
Posted By flash8

Thanks Lone, and oh dear, I don't wander here...

Thanks Lone, and oh dear, I don't wander here often. I think it must be the new front page of popular threads and I clicked assuming it was a JB topic!
27th Jan 2023, 22:33
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,522
Posted By flash8

I totally agree with this sentiment, but I'd go...

I totally agree with this sentiment, but I'd go further and say that measure of gratitude is still very considerable. Many credit him with "Saving Russia" (not my words but I can see where they come...
27th Jan 2023, 22:21
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,522
Posted By flash8

Still I only offer an opinion, but the situation...

Still I only offer an opinion, but the situation is moving so fast at the moment who knows how things will pan out. I have been watching John Mearsheimer's (of the Uni of Chicago) contributions on...
27th Jan 2023, 19:31
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,522
Posted By flash8

Whilst I can't be arsed to respond in detail, my...

Whilst I can't be arsed to respond in detail, my point here is that the difference between the younger generations (post Soviet) and older (Soviet) was slowly widening and they never really agreed on...
27th Jan 2023, 17:19
Replies: 19
Views: 2,868
Posted By flash8

What the poster means is their is a disdain...

What the poster means is their is a disdain amongst a few for FI's... no matter that they usually hold the same licences. It is called snobbery.
27th Jan 2023, 17:13
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,099,522
Posted By flash8

Spoke to colleagues/friends in Moscow... I had to...

Spoke to colleagues/friends in Moscow... I had to leave unfortunately and live in exile... in style as you might expect.

The current sentiment amongst all, young and old, is a hardening not so...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jan 2023, 17:24
Replies: 28
Views: 6,360
Posted By flash8

Could also be down to the calibre of S/E Pilots,...

Could also be down to the calibre of S/E Pilots, Airplane vs Rotary, and 206 pilots likely far more experienced (in hours) than the average fixed wing piston pilot (most of the s/e).
26th Jan 2023, 17:16
Replies: 164
Views: 64,919
Posted By flash8

Had previously vaguely heard of him. Just googled...

Had previously vaguely heard of him. Just googled to find the Argies awarded him one of their highest honours for his war conduct. Extremely impressive to say the least.
Replies: 1,022
Views: 628,687
Posted By flash8

The demands of the syllabus, flying skills, focus...

The demands of the syllabus, flying skills, focus etc. would for many over 50+ I think be somewhat demanding and I'd expect huge attrition rates during the training phase... so even getting through...
11th Jan 2023, 21:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Posted By flash8

Oldish thread but have to concur.... if Eva could...

Oldish thread but have to concur.... if Eva could teach a chimpanzee to fly (me) she must be a fantastic instructor. What does this button do?
4th Jan 2023, 16:08
Replies: 64
Views: 19,709
Posted By flash8

Ditto, I can only concur, but would like to add...

Ditto, I can only concur, but would like to add this has been a deliberate policy by the government in its attempt to decimate the NHS. On my last visit to the UK (after 10 years of the Tory Reich)...
17th Dec 2022, 13:02
Replies: 64
Views: 19,709
Posted By flash8

Ah, the usual Tory from the rule book sow...

Ah, the usual Tory from the rule book sow division amongst the public. It used to work a treat, but I think (from what I have read and viewed) this tactic has runs its course and folk are just plain...
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