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Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2021, 19:01
Replies: 494
Views: 334,540
Posted By olddog

Party Animal. Could be disatrous depending on the...

Party Animal. Could be disatrous depending on the venturi effect at the launcher exit. A good cure for constipation?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Feb 2021, 16:51
Replies: 494
Views: 334,540
Posted By olddog

A quick observation. Eating the rations does not...

A quick observation. Eating the rations does not reduce the ac AUW. It merely moves the mass into the crew bodies. In time, the mass will be further redistributed to the Elsan. Matter cannot be...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Dec 2020, 10:59
Replies: 42
Views: 20,087
Posted By olddog

Do interceptors sometimes fly close to their...

Do interceptors sometimes fly close to their stalling speed? Yes. Sometimes the target is more manoevrable at those speeds than the Interceptor. I recall a Lightning was lost in the 70s whilst...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Dec 2020, 10:40
Replies: 60
Views: 13,653
Posted By olddog

Joined 31 Oct 66 AOTS S Cerney, Grad 16 Feb 67. ...

Joined 31 Oct 66 AOTS S Cerney, Grad 16 Feb 67. Previous RAF Flying Scholarship so straight to 6 FTS Acklington JP3/4 Apr67. 156 Dual 46 Solo. First Jet Solo after 6 hrs. Wings Feb 68. Brief hold...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Sep 2020, 09:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,490
Posted By olddog

It may be that you are using the wrong spelling...

It may be that you are using the wrong spelling of Pitick (See the 227 Course photo I recently posted under the "Service Numbers" thread). Geoff's surname has only one T.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2020, 23:19
Replies: 8
Views: 2,490
Posted By olddog

Angry Geoff Pitick

I knew Geoff at AOTS in 66/67 and through training onto Shacks. Lost track of him after he returned from Saudi. Have tried to find him several times to no avail
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2020, 23:05
Replies: 96
Views: 17,549
Posted By olddog

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/2000x1418/227_cse_aots_1967_d2cbd87ec878ee284a235be1d20a5b3a1f8c371b.jpg
Shackman, youll be on here then! 4233***
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Aug 2020, 10:35
Replies: 3
Views: 2,468
Posted By olddog

Superb flypast! Great to see the Reds out and...

Superb flypast! Great to see the Reds out and about. Hope all crew unharmed and not too much damage to the jet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Q8FP_yxdc
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2020, 17:00
Replies: 220
Views: 53,750
Posted By olddog

As a Nigel, I would be honoured!

As a Nigel, I would be honoured!
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2020, 23:34
Replies: 220
Views: 53,750
Posted By olddog

Let sleeping dogs lie. History cannot be...

Let sleeping dogs lie. History cannot be changed. Only what we choose to remember. I read about Nigger and saw the film when I was about 10. He will always be Nigger in my mind, which is where it...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2020, 09:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Posted By olddog

If it is any help 184 Course (the penultimate JP...

If it is any help 184 Course (the penultimate JP course at Acklington) ran Apr 67 - Feb 68
Forum: Questions
2nd Jul 2020, 12:41
Replies: 43
Views: 19,649
Posted By olddog

Just beat me to it Lancman! Apparently, A...

Just beat me to it Lancman! Apparently, A Shackleton called turning finals and was told by ATC to "Go Around - steam roller on the runway!
Shackleton replies "Going Around. Whats a steam roller...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2019, 10:22
Replies: 21
Views: 10,112
Posted By olddog

737 Max/Poseidon

Not looking for anything of restricted nature. How similar are the 737 Max and Poisidon in instrumentation and handling?
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Dec 2019, 09:50
Replies: 35
Views: 11,004
Posted By olddog

When the RAF were getting set to leave Malta in...

When the RAF were getting set to leave Malta in 1978, my wife and I were lving in a MOD furnished hiring. We accepted the offer of being able to purchase most of the furniture and equipment. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2019, 08:32
Replies: 17
Views: 3,266
Posted By olddog

And Black Flag (Black in modern usage) - Airfield...

And Black Flag (Black in modern usage) - Airfield unusable for reasons other than weather. Eg blocked runway due to incident.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2019, 20:41
Replies: 84
Views: 37,211
Posted By olddog

Wives with "Wings"

( slight thread drift) No objection to wives wearing wings or dolphins . I presented Mrs Old Dog with daiamante and siver wings on our 25th wedding anniversary. After 25 years married to me, she had...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Aug 2019, 09:10
Replies: 84
Views: 37,211
Posted By olddog

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1187x1472/flying_badge_aa96e2dc1227adaf58f771c2b4eb60f0cfe0becd.jpg
As awarded Feb 1968
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Aug 2019, 12:57
Replies: 84
Views: 37,211
Posted By olddog

Flight Jacket

I would hope that you'd be laughed at if you wore it anywhere on a RAF Station. God knows what the SWO would say!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Aug 2019, 22:28
Replies: 84
Views: 37,211
Posted By olddog

RAF FLIGHT JACKET

Is anyone else offended by this piece of TAT (https://www.bradford.co.uk/raf100jacketbge.html?tid=367089&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImKetj5jl4wIVia3tCh2KCwqWEAQYASABEgJqpPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)?

Apparently...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2019, 10:40
Replies: 40
Views: 13,722
Posted By olddog

Harrier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0jgZKV4N_A

This explains it all (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0jgZKV4N_A)
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jul 2019, 08:38
Replies: 4
Views: 2,270
Posted By olddog

WIN HARRIS

I first met Win when I was at AOTS South Cerney in 1966. I worked under his guidance for most of my 40 years in the RAF. He was a fair, but demanding, Boss and a champion of anything to do with MPA...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2019, 10:07
Replies: 201
Views: 69,727
Posted By olddog

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/469x375/cable_cut_dbb117b16592acbd1dfcdba444a1937ee0c083d8.jpg
617GS Hendon. Not a bad landing! A winch cable was dropping onto the glider and the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2019, 09:56
Replies: 201
Views: 69,727
Posted By olddog

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/709x500/cgi_1966_936977056383f5f5fae6eb38930159d3a3522301.jpg
Hendon 1964/5
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2019, 09:53
Replies: 201
Views: 69,727
Posted By olddog

First trip in a Cadet Mk3 Dec 62 at a very snowy...

First trip in a Cadet Mk3 Dec 62 at a very snowy Swanton Morley on a course with Jeff Naylor, Dougie King and Co. Weather meant that I had to complete the course at Hendon (617 GS). First solo 9 Jun...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2018, 19:58
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,771,110
Posted By olddog

I enjoyed my 1500 or so launches in T31 and T21s...

I enjoyed my 1500 or so launches in T31 and T21s at Hendon and Bovingdon as a Cdt, Staff Cdt and CI prior to an RAF career spanning 39 years as a pilot. A bit of research (...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2018, 08:39
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,771,110
Posted By olddog

From Dave Unwin. Just the other day I flew a...

From Dave Unwin. Just the other day I flew a mate in a T-31, 60 years to the day that he went solo in one. He'd been on a course, gone solo in less than the prescribed number of launches and had...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2018, 21:37
Replies: 38
Views: 7,448
Posted By olddog

In late April 1986 (at the time of the Chenobyl...

In late April 1986 (at the time of the Chenobyl disaster) we were deployed to Andoya from SM on a routine detachment. We returned the day after the disaster and were met by the groundies all in...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2018, 23:50
Replies: 168
Views: 49,229
Posted By olddog

Forgotten Heroes

Old Grey Ladies
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2018, 16:23
Replies: 65
Views: 25,030
Posted By olddog

Although we occasionally practised water meth...

Although we occasionally practised water meth take offs to check the sevicability of the system the only time I remember using it for real was to CLIMB to join the pattern at Nairobi International...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2018, 16:14
Replies: 65
Views: 25,030
Posted By olddog

In its day I believe the Shackleton was as good...

In its day I believe the Shackleton was as good as any ASW aicraft. ASV21, with a good operator, was an effective search and location radar against snorting diesel submarines. It also had great...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Apr 2018, 15:52
Replies: 65
Views: 25,030
Posted By olddog

I remember asking to join airways at FL40...

I remember asking to join airways at FL40 somewhere over central england in a Shack and being told the lowest available level on the airway was FL60. We replied "Is OK if we just borrow your...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2018, 23:43
Replies: 71
Views: 14,113
Posted By olddog

First solo, Cadet Mk3 617 GS RAF Hendon June...

First solo, Cadet Mk3 617 GS RAF Hendon June 1963. Went on as Staff Cadet and CI until joining the RAF in Oct 1966. Flying Scholarship at Cranfield 1965. The Rogers Aviation Cup for that year sits...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2018, 22:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By olddog

Hi Shackman, Seems we are the only 2 still alive...

Hi Shackman, Seems we are the only 2 still alive (or able to read)? Sadly heard the news of John Laws passing a day or 2 ago.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2018, 13:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,907
Posted By olddog

184 Cse 6 FTS Acklington 1968

50 years ago, this bunch of keen young men graduated with their RAF Wings. I wonder how many hours we put together over the years. I'll start the ball rolling with 11000 (mainly Bulldog and...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2018, 10:45
Replies: 69
Views: 24,212
Posted By olddog

And the secondary effect of yaw is? Roll. ...

And the secondary effect of yaw is? Roll. Asymetric flight requires use of both rudder and aileron. - Nutloose - well done you beat me to it!
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