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Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jun 2008, 09:56
Replies: 178
Views: 52,761
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

pjvr, Often people close to a project have...

pjvr,

Often people close to a project have access to information that, while not Earth stoppingly secret (as in this case), is nevertheless covered by some kind of protected caveat. To be the one...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2008, 10:00
Replies: 44
Views: 4,016
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Bumped Signed ...

Bumped Signed .
Forum: Flight Testing
26th Mar 2008, 09:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,061
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

QQ are a big but slow 'animal' - they seem to...

QQ are a big but slow 'animal' - they seem to have too much inertia and insufficient flexibility to manage the careers of some of their brightest fledgelings. I saw talent leave in droves, I hope it...
Forum: Flight Testing
23rd Mar 2008, 14:06
Replies: 14
Views: 2,774
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

I don't think it was his posts that got him...

I don't think it was his posts that got him banned.........
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2008, 18:46
Replies: 28
Views: 5,140
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

I didn't know about the Swiss strengthening - the...

I didn't know about the Swiss strengthening - the Hornet is a very under-powered aeroplane so I don't think you'd be at 9 odd for long (provided you hadn't porked your speed). It was always the 'nose...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2008, 14:07
Replies: 28
Views: 5,140
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

It certainly feels like reclination makes a big...

It certainly feels like reclination makes a big difference. Nb the Hornet is only a 7.5g machine (and generally just briefly) and IIRC the seat is a bit reclined (but not of F16 degree). High g was...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2007, 10:58
Replies: 25
Views: 5,573
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Some ac can 'technically' supercruise, but this...

Some ac can 'technically' supercruise, but this is very different to 'useful' supercruise. Some of the older ac mentioned here can (just....) creep past the mach given the right conditions (height,...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Aug 2007, 06:51
Replies: 21
Views: 10,999
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

I'd listen to your mate more often, someone that...

I'd listen to your mate more often, someone that well informed is really hard to come by....... ;-)
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2007, 13:28
Replies: 75
Views: 12,583
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

No (to the original question!).

No (to the original question!).
Forum: Flight Testing
23rd Jun 2007, 10:28
Replies: 47
Views: 19,335
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Rate of change of direction (itself) will not...

Rate of change of direction (itself) will not 'give' G - an ac rating at (say) 20 deg/sec could be experiencing (say) 3g or 9g depending on how fast it's going.
At 90 deg AoA the ac is unlikely to...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2007, 14:21
Replies: 176
Views: 23,776
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

"In every other Air Force in the world people...

"In every other Air Force in the world people have to provide food for themselves"

Grossly incorrect.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2007, 12:59
Replies: 32
Views: 6,861
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Six, Should you find yourself in a falling...

Six,

Should you find yourself in a falling lift, the easy solution, therefore, is to fill the lift with water!

Ray ;-)
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2007, 11:52
Replies: 172
Views: 24,186
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

"...no temporary loss of speed" No $hit,...

"...no temporary loss of speed"

No $hit, Sherlock!

Yes - the autothrottle in the aircraft is so amazing that it can hold the EXACT airspeed and never lets it drop by even a knot... :rolleyes:
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2007, 11:30
Replies: 172
Views: 24,186
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Not going to comment on the logic of the...

Not going to comment on the logic of the arguments, but for anyone interested in experimental evidence (we had this discussion at work a little while ago)….

FL 250, wind 244/70, 300 KDAS, smooth...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2007, 13:04
Replies: 52
Views: 7,500
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

A while ago for me in a JP - don't remember first...

A while ago for me in a JP - don't remember first day solo, but remember BOTH legs giving it the 'Elvis' on my first night solo. Was phecking terrified!
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2007, 09:46
Replies: 45
Views: 13,870
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

The Flying Bravery Medal is hereby awarded to Maj...

The Flying Bravery Medal is hereby awarded to Maj B Rave for action against the enemy.

Whilst literally only 11,000 miles from enemy territory he sat fast as several angry text messages from...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2007, 08:47
Replies: 89
Views: 21,423
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Exrigger, Where did you find that out of...

Exrigger,

Where did you find that out of interest? Some 'interesting' ideas about stores (BL755!!!) - I suspect it is a late 80's article (sounds like it's been translated too).

Ray :-)
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2007, 09:40
Replies: 108
Views: 11,976
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

I would agree with jt. However, and you knew...

I would agree with jt.

However, and you knew it was coming because you made a reference to it, you will be competing with people who have a single minded UNQUENCHABLE BURNING DESIRE to do it.
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Feb 2007, 18:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

"I'll 'ave you Butler.... I'll 'ave you..." ...

"I'll 'ave you Butler.... I'll 'ave you..."

Got your e-mail - will call next week ;-) Nice to hear from you old chap!

Mr Ginardon
Forum: Flight Testing
14th Feb 2007, 20:08
Replies: 47
Views: 19,335
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

JP, So you never ever in your flying career...

JP,

So you never ever in your flying career had one of those 'cripes!!' moments shortly before touchdown in response to a gust or a misjudgement?

That sort of movement is not unusual in a FBW...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2007, 19:44
Replies: 56
Views: 17,906
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

"Isn't their a major problem with the canairds (...

"Isn't their a major problem with the canairds ( spelling? ) on the Typhoon being directly in the line of sight of pilot and ground?"

No, you don't even notice them unless you are bored and think...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Feb 2007, 07:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Super, thanks :-)

Super, thanks :-)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Feb 2007, 20:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Beags, Sorry, I could have been a bit more...

Beags,

Sorry, I could have been a bit more specific there. A2 QFI Tucano about 15 years ago. Done a bit of instructing since, but not at that (BFT) level. ATPL(A) and a PPL.

Ray
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Feb 2007, 12:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Civ FI from mil QFI

Would be grateful for gen on this as part of new job may involve instructing a bit:

What would and ex-mil, fixed wing pilot need to do (courses/exams etc) to become a civilian FI (single piston)?...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2007, 07:37
Replies: 9
Views: 3,127
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

BootFlap As I said, Typhoon has released A/S...

BootFlap
As I said, Typhoon has released A/S stores. Simply that.
You're not being pedantic, just presumptuous! ;-)
Ray
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2007, 17:50
Replies: 9
Views: 3,127
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

LateArm, Um, yes, really. Ray ;-)

LateArm,

Um, yes, really.

Ray ;-)
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2007, 20:29
Replies: 9
Views: 3,127
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

A/S stores have been released from Typhoon. ...

A/S stores have been released from Typhoon.

Ray
Forum: Flight Testing
27th Jan 2007, 10:23
Replies: 47
Views: 19,335
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Ergo, I don’t know where to pitch this because...

Ergo,
I don’t know where to pitch this because your profile doesn’t say much about you – so I do apologise if this comes over as ‘sucking eggs’!
From an operators point of view, against this...
Forum: Flight Testing
25th Jan 2007, 11:59
Replies: 47
Views: 19,335
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

JF, Indeed. There is (sometimes) a...

JF,

Indeed. There is (sometimes) a disconnect between what people are seeing and what is actually being demonstrated. Although I would not be worried (too much) about him getting a shot off at me...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2007, 20:27
Replies: 137
Views: 24,011
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

I think we are in raging agreement there :-) F16...

I think we are in raging agreement there :-) F16 and Typhoon are way more enjoyable to fly, in almost all respects, than Hawk. I was just saying that I was impressed with what they (Reds) do with...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2007, 18:32
Replies: 137
Views: 24,011
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Quote "The Hawk by comparison is slower and the...

Quote "The Hawk by comparison is slower and the poor old Reds have to adapt the display to fit what is a less capable aircraft. This leads to a very flowing and lovely display but I can't help...
Forum: Flight Testing
23rd Jan 2007, 17:19
Replies: 47
Views: 19,335
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

(probably) Because the thing has feedback - if it...

(probably) Because the thing has feedback - if it is disturbed from where it 'wants to' be then it will wiggle the stabs to get back there. It may have flown through a little turbulence and be...
Forum: Flight Testing
23rd Jan 2007, 13:58
Replies: 47
Views: 19,335
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

It was meant tongue in cheek ;-)

It was meant tongue in cheek ;-)
Forum: Flight Testing
22nd Jan 2007, 17:14
Replies: 47
Views: 19,335
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Well, yes, I guess if you put it that way....

Well, yes, I guess if you put it that way. Perhaps not comfortable, but certainly fun :-)

Not sure about the gun, I remember hosing off all (578 rings a bell, if it was full?) my rounds (one...
Forum: Flight Testing
22nd Jan 2007, 16:34
Replies: 47
Views: 19,335
Posted By Raymond Ginardon

Indeed - to 'Joe Airshow' it looks impressive....

Indeed - to 'Joe Airshow' it looks impressive. The somersault appears to be very much an open-loop manoeuvre and I think you'd perhaps have some 'issues' trying to fire anything but a gun - and even...
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