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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2024, 21:10
Replies: 10,552
Views: 4,699,832
Posted By Charley

Canary Boy, Here are the NATO Articles...

Canary Boy,

Here are the NATO Articles (https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/official_texts_17120.htm). Article 6 is the salient condition in your scenario.

It would not be a strike against a...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Feb 2024, 20:04
Replies: 358
Views: 81,818
Posted By Charley

The knowing may, if ever, only ever truly become...

The knowing may, if ever, only ever truly become obvious with hindsight.

Personally, I still think it's as much about resources as much as anything else... so not solely that, but no less...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2022, 00:57
Replies: 1,431
Views: 473,795
Posted By Charley

Many of us may hold views on such things. Any...

Many of us may hold views on such things. Any ladies or gentlemen wishing to air those views to the relevant bodies may find this of benefit.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2022, 18:04
Replies: 16,445
Views: 18,140,772
Posted By Charley

It really is the most flagrant hypocrisy by...

It really is the most flagrant hypocrisy by Russia and its apologists. Those who wish to claim the genocide and/or persecution of ethnic Russians in Ukraine, Crimea or the Donbas should perhaps...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Mar 2019, 15:37
Replies: 5,109
Views: 13,215,661
Posted By Charley

Usually a WOW (weight-on-wheels) switch, but...

Usually a WOW (weight-on-wheels) switch, but since I fly a type made by another manufacturer, I'll defer to pilots of the type to confirm.

A WOW switch is usually just a microswitch in the MLG...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Mar 2019, 14:23
Replies: 108
Views: 112,808
Posted By Charley

It's interesting to watch FlightRadar24 at the...

It's interesting to watch FlightRadar24 at the moment.

TK1997 from Istanbul to Gatwick has just turned around over the Czech Republic. TK1969 from Istanbul to Birmingham looks like it's changing...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
22nd Dec 2017, 15:15
Replies: 24
Views: 6,024
Posted By Charley

Blimey, I know this is the spotters forum but you...

Blimey, I know this is the spotters forum but you seem to enjoy a consipiracy theory... ;) :ok:

One might suggest that the routing isn't down to any of the above reasons. It's more likely that...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2017, 18:13
Replies: 38
Views: 8,533
Posted By Charley

Hi Pato In everyday aviation, declination...

Hi Pato

In everyday aviation, declination and variation are used interchangeably (and notably with one term being more common than the other depending on which side of the Atlantic you find...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2017, 14:19
Replies: 38
Views: 8,533
Posted By Charley

You would be mistaken. VOR's actually emit...

You would be mistaken.

VOR's actually emit two radio signals, one is an omnidirectional master signal and the second is a directional, rotating azimuth signal. The phase of the azimuth signal...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2017, 14:32
Replies: 38
Views: 8,533
Posted By Charley

Magnetic Declination can be the cause of these...

Magnetic Declination can be the cause of these errors, as rightly suggested.

When a VOR is installed or receives a regular calibration, it will have its datum realigned with magnetic north. ...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th Dec 2015, 01:04
Replies: 20
Views: 6,589
Posted By Charley

ATOGuy - thanks for the feedback, the explanation...

ATOGuy - thanks for the feedback, the explanation is much appreciated. :ok:

Broadly speaking though, I'm inclined to fall-in with Pace on this one. It isn't something I'd personally encourage...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Dec 2015, 21:52
Replies: 20
Views: 6,589
Posted By Charley

BJJ - do you have a reference to that? Only I...

BJJ - do you have a reference to that? Only I can provide one to suggest the polar opposite.

My understanding is that the holder of, say, a UK-issued EASA licence is able to operate an...
Forum: Questions
10th Dec 2014, 23:24
Replies: 23
Views: 11,324
Posted By Charley

During my IR I was taught to report 'entering the...

During my IR I was taught to report 'entering the hold' first time over the beacon, and 'established in the hold' once in the racetrack, if so requested. Seems to have worked so far.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2011, 17:52
Replies: 1,209
Views: 303,465
Posted By Charley

TT, Quite so. Not much to like about the...

TT,

Quite so. Not much to like about the man or his leadership. I doubt there'd be many tears among us if he fell.

However, we do have to respect that there is still a significant slice of...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2011, 17:25
Replies: 1,209
Views: 303,465
Posted By Charley

Personally, I find myself leaning towards Pr00ne...

Personally, I find myself leaning towards Pr00ne on this one.

After all, we are there to 'protect civilians'. Apparently, military vehicles are being 'targeted'. Does that mean all military...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Mar 2011, 09:33
Replies: 62
Views: 75,048
Posted By Charley

Some good advice offered above. I've also...

Some good advice offered above. I've also accrued some time on Twin Commanders, mostly 690/690A/690B's.

zlakarma - you mentioned getting a TC with the -10 conversions and in excellent condition. ...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Mar 2011, 12:45
Replies: 40
Views: 28,547
Posted By Charley

An interesting discussion and thank you, Flowman,...

An interesting discussion and thank you, Flowman, for participating in the dialogue.

My point is not germane to this discussion, but while last minute route changes are "no problem" to Cessnapete,...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Feb 2011, 13:11
Replies: 1,357
Views: 810,447
Posted By Charley

I was going to quote parts of Mad Jock's post to...

I was going to quote parts of Mad Jock's post to confirm that it is an accurate reflection of life at a small operator before I realised that it'd be pointless; every word of it is bob on.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2011, 20:53
Replies: 181
Views: 56,068
Posted By Charley

It is very much a sensible question. Neither of...

It is very much a sensible question. Neither of the two type-rated A330 guys I know would consider a job that paid below the market rate. There are plenty of pilots on the job market at the moment,...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2010, 20:45
Replies: 19
Views: 4,554
Posted By Charley

I can't answer your question specifically, only...

I can't answer your question specifically, only generally with 'possibly the same source as the NOAA (http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/EGOW.html) in the U.S'.

Perhaps some coalition/MoD...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2010, 14:45
Replies: 106
Views: 34,037
Posted By Charley

At least for those of us stood in the cold at...

At least for those of us stood in the cold at Waddington, it certainly never came. The spotters were in force and had a little comms network of their own going. Reports came in of the weather...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2010, 10:32
Replies: 106
Views: 34,037
Posted By Charley

Is there anyone on the inside sufficiently close...

Is there anyone on the inside sufficiently close enough to suggest when a go/no-go decision might be made? The cloudbase is pretty low around Lincoln, but it would be a shame to miss it if they...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2010, 10:26
Replies: 19
Views: 4,554
Posted By Charley

You're never happy, Dallas, are you? ;) ...

You're never happy, Dallas, are you? ;)

Sorry, that was my mistake -- I linked you to the map rather than the setup page; this page (http://www.ogimet.com/gmetar.phtml.en) will serve you better....
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2010, 10:06
Replies: 19
Views: 4,554
Posted By Charley

Are you looking for something like this?...

Are you looking for something like this? (http://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gmetar?lang=en&zona=uk&base=bluem&proy=orto&ano=2010&vco=Co&Send=send&mes=12&day=15&hora=10&min=02)


p.s. anyone know if...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th Nov 2010, 23:03
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By Charley

Crete

Not sure whether this one belongs here or in Night Stops, but I'll try here.

For a twin TP aircraft heading from Europe to the Middle East planning to nightstop in Crete, is there one airport...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2010, 17:52
Replies: 21
Views: 6,000
Posted By Charley

Allow me to start by saying I'm not mil, merely...

Allow me to start by saying I'm not mil, merely someone who takes an interest, so I'm far from qualified to comment on military matters. However, colleagues of mine at a European company are...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2010, 15:09
Replies: 2,041
Views: 561,799
Posted By Charley

Bob Ainsworth just asked how the cancellation of...

Bob Ainsworth just asked how the cancellation of Nimrod renders Trident "less than invulnerable".

Cameron totally skated over that, by focussing on the other point he made.

Wonder how our...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Oct 2010, 15:02
Replies: 160
Views: 36,538
Posted By Charley

And Puma refurb still on.

And Puma refurb still on.
Forum: Middle East
27th Aug 2010, 09:58
Replies: 1
Views: 861
Posted By Charley

Required eqpt for Saudi

Hi all

The Saudi Arabian AIP suggests that all aircraft flying within the Jeddah FIR need to be fitted with an ACAS II (which basically means TCAS). GEN 1.5.6 refers.

GEN 1.5.3.1.3 also...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
20th Jul 2010, 19:23
Replies: 4
Views: 9,467
Posted By Charley

Not familiar with the type but unless there's...

Not familiar with the type but unless there's some kind of uplock (mechanical or otherwise) then I guess so.

The nosewheel on the aircraft I fly will gradually descend in the event of a hyd...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Jul 2010, 14:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,540
Posted By Charley

When you say medical flight, could it have been a...

When you say medical flight, could it have been a 'Helimed' callsign?

I don't know if it's standard, but the Air Ambulance around my home area uses a callsign suffix to denote their mode of ops. ...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Jul 2010, 18:49
Replies: 23
Views: 13,815
Posted By Charley

Thanks both. Very glad to hear that your views...

Thanks both. Very glad to hear that your views are pretty much the same. Especially Con's point about becoming a test pilot.

Sadly, I'm fairly sure it still happens in some places. Whilst...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Jul 2010, 17:49
Replies: 23
Views: 13,815
Posted By Charley

Flying overweight aircraft

Right then, let's see how many takers this one gets... ;)

Firstly, to paint the picture; consider the lower half of the GA market (piston twins, smaller twin turboprops, etc) flying on low-end...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd May 2010, 17:40
Replies: 51
Views: 7,962
Posted By Charley

As both a glider and commercial pilot often...

As both a glider and commercial pilot often operating outside of controlled airspace, this is something that I've thought about often. I don't panic or lose sleep over it, but the growing trend of...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th May 2010, 12:34
Replies: 4,932
Views: 1,726,603
Posted By Charley

I'm not afraid to admit that I'm pleased with the...

I'm not afraid to admit that I'm pleased with the decision on the 'third runway'. I am a pilot and I fly for my living but the wholesale expansion of airports to complete with the CdG's and...
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