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Forum: Terms and Endearment
20th Nov 2015, 07:41
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,143,607
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

I didn't write that to have a go at BA (I did say...

I didn't write that to have a go at BA (I did say I understood their current policy) or indeed those who got a second go, day 1 assessment is indeed pretty arbitrary. I just don't like some of the...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
19th Nov 2015, 23:06
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,143,607
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Many individuals have submitted themselves to an...

Many individuals have submitted themselves to an exacting succession of assessments recently for BA pilot recruitment. They have been given the chat: "jobs for everyone who makes the grade". They...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2015, 19:11
Replies: 79
Views: 25,220
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Try pretty much any Shorts Tucano! Different...

Try pretty much any Shorts Tucano! Different fuselage lengths (discovered in similar circumstances to the Shack a couple of posts ago), aircraft untrimmable in roll because the wings were different...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
23rd Sep 2015, 22:11
Replies: 6,987
Views: 7,143,607
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

And that one person will write an app and make a...

And that one person will write an app and make a small fortune!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2015, 21:02
Replies: 367
Views: 106,779
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

I'm an ex Herc mate and will defend that aircraft...

I'm an ex Herc mate and will defend that aircraft to the hilt, however it would make a fairly mediocre MPA for the UK, given the size of the sea space that must be patrolled.

I was in a...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Sep 2015, 22:01
Replies: 77
Views: 15,975
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Mostafa et al

A number of posters on here are drawing dodgy comparisons between ISIL/ISIS/IS (or whatever the 7th century tribute act is called this week) and the IRA. As someone who grew up in NI and served...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2015, 11:23
Replies: 1,628
Views: 483,397
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

In terms of industrial offset, Kawasaki are...

In terms of industrial offset, Kawasaki are already licence building 13 AW101 (Merlin) helicopters for the Japanese MSDF. Hence there is a precedent for UK (albeit Italian owned) and Japanese...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2014, 23:03
Replies: 16
Views: 3,912
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

2 Chinooks is always the answer, what's the...

2 Chinooks is always the answer, what's the question...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
12th Dec 2014, 10:20
Replies: 1,225
Views: 980,658
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

I may have missed the detail along the way but...

I may have missed the detail along the way but does anyone know how much they are charging for the rating?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
19th Jun 2014, 18:23
Replies: 4,329
Views: 2,713,825
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Maybe they want to make a big splash at...

Maybe they want to make a big splash at Farnborough.....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
14th Jun 2014, 16:08
Replies: 60
Views: 53,793
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Stoppers, I know, it's a hard old life at...

Stoppers,

I know, it's a hard old life at VS, lucky git!

Blightypilot,

I had indeed heard that LH wasn't really part of the Monarch future master plan, but certainly as a short-haul prospect...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2014, 23:29
Replies: 60
Views: 53,793
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Perhaps an issue in Virgin, not to mention...

Perhaps an issue in Virgin, not to mention potential question marks over the future of the company - Airtanker should be a pretty safe bet for the future.

I thought Monarch was a good place for...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2014, 16:06
Replies: 60
Views: 53,793
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

If people are jumping out of Monarch or Virgin to...

If people are jumping out of Monarch or Virgin to Airtanker, I find that:

A) Weird and

B) Potentially good news for some....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2014, 14:39
Replies: 60
Views: 53,793
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

I'm certainly not getting a warm and fuzzy about...

I'm certainly not getting a warm and fuzzy about it....

Do we know what the demographic of the applicants is? I can't imagine many rated chaps jumping from the UK operators but I guess there...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
13th Jun 2014, 11:01
Replies: 60
Views: 53,793
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Putting JEFTS to one side for a moment, anything...

Putting JEFTS to one side for a moment, anything on ATrS recruitment? I threw an application in for this as a non-'Bus-rated ex RAF Multi Engine mate. I'm curious as to whether they are getting...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Nov 2013, 19:22
Replies: 36
Views: 8,707
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Wikipedia European Airlift Command. Based at...

Wikipedia European Airlift Command. Based at Eindhoven.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2013, 23:08
Replies: 23
Views: 7,482
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

I was working in Shorts back in 93 / 94 when we...

I was working in Shorts back in 93 / 94 when we had a delegation from the Future Large Aircraft Group, later to become Airbus Military, who picked over every bit of data that Shorts had retained on...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Aug 2013, 20:57
Replies: 350
Views: 176,609
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

He doesn't need to sack a thousand pilots. If he...

He doesn't need to sack a thousand pilots. If he sacks, say, 100 pour encourager les autres, that would probably have the desired effect. The Romans operated a similar policy......
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th May 2013, 13:11
Replies: 964
Views: 562,515
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Fingers crossed then....

Fingers crossed then....
Forum: Terms and Endearment
8th May 2013, 21:42
Replies: 964
Views: 562,515
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Have any non-TR'd types been contacted yet?

Have any non-TR'd types been contacted yet?
Forum: Terms and Endearment
17th Oct 2012, 23:37
Replies: 507
Views: 259,000
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Bylgw

Don't wish to seem impertinent old chap, but how solid is your info?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
17th Sep 2012, 01:46
Replies: 260
Views: 42,673
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

First of all, a disclaimer, I haven't read every...

First of all, a disclaimer, I haven't read every post on here so I may be retreading similar arguments but here goes: it's fecking Gatwick! Good links. Plenty of undeveloped real estate. An...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2012, 00:13
Replies: 41
Views: 12,813
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Aw come on, it's Firefox! Where's Clint Eastwood...

Aw come on, it's Firefox! Where's Clint Eastwood when you need him? Oh yes, he's having a conversation with an empty stool....
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Sep 2012, 00:08
Replies: 125
Views: 31,859
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Easy Street

Like what you have to say about early days in Afghanistan. My take on this misadventure is that if we'd applied a fraction of the resources we threw at Iraq in 03 to Afghanistan, we my be looking at...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2012, 00:44
Replies: 19
Views: 5,241
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

An-225

While I should be cynical being 15 years in and about to leave next year, I would still commend it to anyone. Sure, the new terms and conditions suck and it's become a bit of a cottage industry...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2012, 23:40
Replies: 64
Views: 14,600
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

I'll bite. Who do you think operates all those...

I'll bite. Who do you think operates all those Chinooks and Merlins at Bastion, the Women's Auxiliary Balloon Corps?

Do pay attention 007!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2012, 22:49
Replies: 18
Views: 3,136
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

A timely reminder that militant islam doesn't...

A timely reminder that militant islam doesn't have an absolute monopoly on swivel-eyed crazies.
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2012, 01:34
Replies: 33
Views: 11,721
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

JammedStab, While you seem to have an...

JammedStab,

While you seem to have an overall grasp of the situation, you seem to be 180 out with the roll effect. A live outboard engine will produce more of a rolling moment than a feathered...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2011, 01:59
Replies: 332
Views: 75,666
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Can somebody, please, just make an announcement...

Can somebody, please, just make an announcement about the future of of the Puma Force. Too many good people are hanging onto the promise of a future here.

And as for those who are using this...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Dec 2011, 00:59
Replies: 43
Views: 29,916
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Another good guy gone. RIP

Another good guy gone. RIP
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2011, 12:02
Replies: 33
Views: 11,721
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

I haven't flown Albert for a few years, but I...

I haven't flown Albert for a few years, but I think I can recall the fundamentals so here goes....

The No. 1 (port outboard) is the critical engine. This is due to the thrust line of the engines...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2011, 16:47
Replies: 21
Views: 6,023
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Phil9560

Mustard gas is a chemical weapon and, by current definition, very much a WMD.

Still, much more concerned (ie scared sh!teless) about losing track of a shed-load of SA-24s.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2011, 00:44
Replies: 199
Views: 26,482
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

I don't buy the argument from a previous poster...

I don't buy the argument from a previous poster that the Tomlinson case has caused the Met's reluctance to employ robust tactics. That was a clear case of an innocent bystander being abused by...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2011, 22:28
Replies: 145
Views: 57,875
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

......and very recently retired/current army...

......and very recently retired/current army officers.....
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2011, 00:12
Replies: 78
Views: 18,485
Posted By Father Jack Hackett

Essentially, getting on the promotion ladder for...

Essentially, getting on the promotion ladder for an RAF pilot (I guess ES from here onward) is like investing in a pyramid scheme. Statistically you may realise a profit over the long run, but...
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