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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2022, 18:19
Replies: 74
Views: 25,600
Posted By 4468

A fair amount actually. Certainly enough years of...

A fair amount actually. Certainly enough years of operations to understand the difference between DASH, (which gives utterly unmistakeable “positive stick gradient” with no cockpit indication - when...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2022, 17:06
Replies: 74
Views: 25,600
Posted By 4468

SASless I’m afraid I don’t understand...

SASless



I’m afraid I don’t understand this?

Nobody can be in any doubt whatsoever whether they have a positive (or negative) stick gradient. Absolutely no “Instrument Indication” required....
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2022, 17:39
Replies: 74
Views: 25,600
Posted By 4468

”variation of the disk from the offset comes from...

”variation of the disk from the offset comes from flap back, which is speed dependent”?

So why does the chinnie have a level fuselage attitude throughout the speed range then, and how does...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2022, 16:41
Replies: 74
Views: 25,600
Posted By 4468

That ‘fly past’ was flown at considerably higher...

That ‘fly past’ was flown at considerably higher speed than the slowed down video suggests. As we all know, rotor downwash trails the aircraft. The camera movement does not allow sufficient dwell...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2022, 11:27
Replies: 74
Views: 25,600
Posted By 4468

I’m no aircraft recognition expert, just an...

I’m no aircraft recognition expert, just an ex-chinook pilot, but on closer inspection, to my eye absolutely everything about that airframe ties in perfectly with a Dutch D model. As I said, they...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2022, 22:22
Replies: 74
Views: 25,600
Posted By 4468

If I was guessing, as suggested earlier, whilst...

If I was guessing, as suggested earlier, whilst it’s not completely conclusive from the video, my guess would be that’s a Dutch D model. All of which retired at the end of last year in favour of F...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2022, 20:37
Replies: 74
Views: 25,600
Posted By 4468

I agree with Vessbot. I’ve got plenty of hours on...

I agree with Vessbot. I’ve got plenty of hours on chinook and there’s absolutely nothing on that video to suggest it’s a fake. The rotors are definitely turning correctly and the camera pans too fast...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2022, 08:33
Replies: 114
Views: 33,898
Posted By 4468

I wonder how many posts there’d be here regarding...

I wonder how many posts there’d be here regarding police fixed wing flying, if only those with relevant first hand experience were invited to make pronouncements? How typical of police aviation....
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Feb 2022, 10:29
Replies: 79
Views: 47,463
Posted By 4468

”TOGA 10” was actively de-trained in BA some...

”TOGA 10” was actively de-trained in BA some years ago. Partly because it’s not an Airbus recommended technique and partly because it’s too prescriptive.
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Feb 2022, 21:19
Replies: 79
Views: 47,463
Posted By 4468

Just to add to what eagle 21 wrote. In an Airbus,...

Just to add to what eagle 21 wrote. In an Airbus, there’s no requirement to counteract the secondary effect of rudder (roll) with application of aileron as described in the 737 FCOM. FBW does that...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2022, 11:28
Replies: 66
Views: 19,745
Posted By 4468

If he’s anything like Harry and Meghan, he won’t...

If he’s anything like Harry and Meghan, he won’t be expecting anyone to have the cheek to bill him.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2022, 10:15
Replies: 66
Views: 19,745
Posted By 4468

There will be many information streams available...

There will be many information streams available that will enable those currently with access and an interest, to check Andrew’s version of events. Her Majesty will be one such party. Travel and...
Forum: Tech Log
13th Jan 2022, 08:19
Replies: 64
Views: 12,963
Posted By 4468

blind pew If we really must...

blind pew



If we really must differentiate on the basis of culture and language. I think anyone in the airline industry would agree we have all learned a lot about operating jet airliners from...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jan 2022, 21:57
Replies: 16
Views: 3,791
Posted By 4468

Flying ‘big jets’, certainly on long haul, it’s...

Flying ‘big jets’, certainly on long haul, it’s entirely possible one may only fly 12 landings in a year. Shooting a manual approach in marginal conditions in some of the busiest airspace in the...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jan 2022, 21:46
Replies: 64
Views: 12,963
Posted By 4468

It’s not clear to me how many here have used what...

It’s not clear to me how many here have used what has become known as ‘monitored approaches’? I’m genuinely interested to hear who other than BA use them? IMVHO they are excellent. But I don’t expect...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Dec 2021, 10:55
Replies: 64
Views: 12,963
Posted By 4468

When it comes to manufacturer’s or operator’s...

When it comes to manufacturer’s or operator’s procedures it’s fair to say manufacturer’s make aircraft, but operator’s operate them. The big push at some operator’s back to manufacturer’s SOPs is not...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Dec 2021, 22:11
Replies: 64
Views: 12,963
Posted By 4468

“Sell me the monitored approach” Why? ...

“Sell me the monitored approach”

Why?

If your employer specifies flying your own approaches, then do it. On the other hand, if your employer is Big Airways, then expect to fly what is called...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2021, 09:42
Replies: 10
Views: 6,651
Posted By 4468

I completely agree. What I saw was an utter...

I completely agree.

What I saw was an utter disgrace. Yet not out of character.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2021, 17:38
Replies: 174
Views: 55,550
Posted By 4468

As I said: It’s always been that way.

As I said:



It’s always been that way.
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Mar 2021, 00:49
Replies: 174
Views: 55,550
Posted By 4468

Very fair comment.

Very fair comment.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2021, 23:12
Replies: 174
Views: 55,550
Posted By 4468

Fantastic. We agree. Fixed Wing can work in...

Fantastic. We agree.

Fixed Wing can work in the police role. A number of forces have shown that! 👍
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2021, 22:25
Replies: 174
Views: 55,550
Posted By 4468

I completely understand. But don’t you agree,...

I completely understand. But don’t you agree, nobody should make the mistake of thinking only GMP could get ‘brilliant’ results from an aeroplane!

NEASU did that many years before GMP! 1995 if I...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Mar 2021, 22:02
Replies: 174
Views: 55,550
Posted By 4468

Why would you wish to operate an aeroplane at so...

Why would you wish to operate an aeroplane at so called ‘helicopter heights’? (Whatever that means?) What’s the advantage/disadvantage?

Why was the GMP Defender ‘very successful’? Was everyone...
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Mar 2021, 09:51
Replies: 68
Views: 32,966
Posted By 4468

One can only imagine what having the billionaire...

One can only imagine what having the billionaire aircraft owner and pilot’s employer as an actual crew member might do to CRM and/or any decision making process? 😳

Not a situation I’d like to be...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
1st Mar 2021, 19:59
Replies: 50
Views: 13,758
Posted By 4468

I heard from one of the captains, the subsequent...

I heard from one of the captains, the subsequent session in the pub wasn’t too shabby either! 😀
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Feb 2021, 00:04
Replies: 278
Views: 58,812
Posted By 4468

Merlin is the fairly obvious answer. I am...

Merlin is the fairly obvious answer.

I am however very surprised Rolls Royce Olympus haven’t been mentioned? Four of them in/under a delta wing are simply a primeval force of nature!
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2021, 17:02
Replies: 449
Views: 128,330
Posted By 4468

Is it possible he was still a serving officer...

Is it possible he was still a serving officer when captain of the golf club? (There were a few RAF airfields not a million miles from Chippenham.)

If so, I’d say that would be fair enough?
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2021, 13:58
Replies: 449
Views: 128,330
Posted By 4468

”Doctor” is generally a qualification. As in PhD....

”Doctor” is generally a qualification. As in PhD. Corporal, Lieutenant, Admiral etc is an appointment. Once you retire you no longer hold that appointment.

People who cling to such things, having...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Jan 2021, 13:24
Replies: 77
Views: 21,942
Posted By 4468

Why were you at 50’? Were the brakes stuck...

Why were you at 50’?

Were the brakes stuck on? 🤔

Always a touch embarrassing when you burst the tyres at low level! 😳
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2021, 18:33
Replies: 77
Views: 21,942
Posted By 4468

There is one current fleet in the RAF with a very...

There is one current fleet in the RAF with a very large number of medals to it’s crews’ names. Including one individual with three DFCs. If that’s not exciting flying I don’t know what is?

But as...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2021, 13:58
Replies: 52
Views: 11,485
Posted By 4468

I’m surprised to have to admit, I can’t find...

I’m surprised to have to admit, I can’t find anywhere that ‘recommends’ heels on the floor! 😳

I’m also scratching my head to recall what I did during my 6 years on A319/320/321? The more I think...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2021, 09:52
Replies: 52
Views: 11,485
Posted By 4468

How many 747 classics are still in operation...

How many 747 classics are still in operation worldwide? A non steerable nose wheel sounds about as relevant to this discussion as a non steerable tailwheel?

inadvertant (and unwanted) brake...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Jan 2021, 00:03
Replies: 52
Views: 11,485
Posted By 4468

I completely agree. If (and it’s a really...

I completely agree.

If (and it’s a really big if!) that means you go off the side of the runway on a low speed abort at 30 or 40 knots, that’s totally survivable. On the other hand, inadvertent...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
5th Jan 2021, 19:21
Replies: 40
Views: 17,245
Posted By 4468

The problem with the A380 has very little to do...

The problem with the A380 has very little to do with individual customer’s preference for the onboard experience. It’s purely economics. Airlines are run by accountants, not hoteliers.

If the...
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Jan 2021, 20:13
Replies: 52
Views: 11,485
Posted By 4468

There is a possibility that omission is due to...

There is a possibility that omission is due to the fact that some here have no experience on the 747-400? Or the dubious effectiveness of it’s nose wheel? Certainly when compared to the power of it’s...
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