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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2014, 09:07
Replies: 14
Views: 3,274
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Thanks Delta Hotel - you were right, she was in...

Thanks Delta Hotel - you were right, she was in red/white in mid 1995.

I am trying to get a representative model made for my brother who soloed XX707 back then (for his 40th present) and was...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2014, 09:40
Replies: 14
Views: 3,274
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Thanks Delta Hotel. So she may have been...

Thanks Delta Hotel. So she may have been red/white!?

:confused:
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2014, 22:44
Replies: 14
Views: 3,274
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Thanks Nutloose - I had seen that photo and was...

Thanks Nutloose - I had seen that photo and was trying to make sure the aircraft had been in those colours in 1995 and not been changed dramatically.

Cheers All.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Oct 2014, 22:39
Replies: 14
Views: 3,274
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Thanks SnapDragon. I have never seen this scheme...

Thanks SnapDragon. I have never seen this scheme before, only the red and white. Looks good in the yellow and black though!
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2014, 19:37
Replies: 14
Views: 3,274
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Thanks for the quick replies! I have...

Thanks for the quick replies!

I have emailed the contact Coffman Starter and thanks Gary - it probably is the same scheme if it was like that in 1996.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2014, 18:57
Replies: 14
Views: 3,274
Posted By Knackered Nigel

SUAS Bulldog colour scheme?

I am trying to establish the colour scheme of a SUAS Bulldog XX707 for a representative model of it. Looking online it currently flies on the civilian register and is in a dark blue and yellow...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2011, 00:35
Replies: 120
Views: 45,171
Posted By Knackered Nigel

lomeopaseo, Que? your point is...... Anyone...

lomeopaseo,

Que? your point is...... Anyone who has read the NPA should be shocked. If this is approved and airlines go for it, then IMHO safety will be compromised. Ignoring scientific data on...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2011, 00:24
Replies: 62
Views: 35,151
Posted By Knackered Nigel

FIRESYSOK, The Airbus A320 has a single...

FIRESYSOK,

The Airbus A320 has a single smoke detector in the avionics bay. The pilot's nose being the second. If smoke not detected in flight deck by crew - don't action the checklist IMHO. It is...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Sep 2010, 14:06
Replies: 47
Views: 39,121
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Aircraft are obviously certified to be able to...

Aircraft are obviously certified to be able to carry out and RTO at just before V1. If you get a wheel fire - you are in a position to evacuate if necessary before it becomes more serious.

If you...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Sep 2010, 13:19
Replies: 47
Views: 39,121
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Feathers, If there is a noticed discrepancy,...

Feathers,

If there is a noticed discrepancy, the best course of action during the t/o roll is to do what the crew did - RTO.

The flaps and slats take time to run to position, so they may not...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Feb 2010, 19:53
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,138,892
Posted By Knackered Nigel

To glideslope or not to glideslope?

Baron Rouge,

What other options to following a 3 degree glide 30 seconds out over London with little power from the engines, were there?

Shallow the path, the speed decays even more quickly,...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Feb 2010, 19:26
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,138,892
Posted By Knackered Nigel

The outcome couldn't have been much better given...

The outcome couldn't have been much better given the lack of power. No fatalities!!

The pilots have been vindicated by the report, for once pilot error can be ruled out.

Pete, here's to you...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Feb 2010, 21:31
Replies: 3,239
Views: 1,138,892
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Well done Peter and John in doing your best in...

Well done Peter and John in doing your best in such limited time. I cannot imagine being in the same position.

Additionally a fantastic job by ATC in response. Just heard the audio on BBC....
Forum: Tech Log
29th Jan 2009, 21:19
Replies: 1,524
Views: 743,188
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Smilin_Ed... Attitude from IRS.. so if all 3...

Smilin_Ed...

Attitude from IRS.. so if all 3 ADR data unreliable or suspect, use pitch/power datums in manual flight. Turn off 2 of 3 adrs (1 retains stall warning function). Use datum settings to...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Jan 2009, 21:06
Replies: 1,524
Views: 743,188
Posted By Knackered Nigel

GMDS - I disagree with the core of your...

GMDS - I disagree with the core of your statements.

To gain control of the Airbus in an unreliable airspeed/data scenario (ie pitot or static ports/sensor fault) you...

Disconnect autopilot...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jan 2009, 18:58
Replies: 1,524
Views: 743,188
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Enough of the pathetic Boeing vs Airbus nonsense

Firstly, I am not one to speculate, hence rarely post on this forum. However I do find the continous "Manual vs Auto" "Boeing vs Airbus" argument somewhat tedious. No aircraft is perfect, they all...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Jan 2008, 15:47
Replies: 726
Views: 137,313
Posted By Knackered Nigel

For those that are interested in the reasoning,...

For those that are interested in the reasoning, http://www.baplane-bapilot.org

We don't expect the support of the public, we are sending a message and using the only real leverage we have....
...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jan 2008, 09:13
Replies: 726
Views: 137,313
Posted By Knackered Nigel

BALPA are (for once) quite forthright. They have...

BALPA are (for once) quite forthright. They have negotiated as much as poss, but BA is not budging - hence the last resort of ballot.

It's all of our industry T's and C's in the balance if you...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Feb 2006, 20:53
Replies: 110
Views: 30,826
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Sounds shocking to me. Scary stuff.

Sounds shocking to me. Scary stuff.
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2005, 09:36
Replies: 93
Views: 36,227
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Sounds like a job well done, but this forum is...

Sounds like a job well done, but this forum is too often full of cheap shots. 411A ..... how predictable you are.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Nov 2005, 22:08
Replies: 41
Views: 21,967
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Well done chaps for remaining so cool. I would...

Well done chaps for remaining so cool. I would have needed a new pair of undies!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Nov 2005, 22:01
Replies: 17
Views: 1,912
Posted By Knackered Nigel

411A Actually Heathrow ATC are the fairest...

411A

Actually Heathrow ATC are the fairest bunch in Europe. They don't give BA preferential treatment. At some major European airports, the local carriers are given BLATANT preferential treatment....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2005, 20:06
Replies: 34
Views: 4,867
Posted By Knackered Nigel

"Lame Duck" in what way exactly. He has seen BA...

"Lame Duck" in what way exactly. He has seen BA through Sept 11, SARS and managed to keep us in profit, whilst most other airlines have either gone bust, chapter 11 or made severe losses.

What is...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
1st Sep 2005, 22:50
Replies: 7
Views: 2,045
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Angry So no point in responding to the chauvinist....I...

So no point in responding to the chauvinist....I guess you aren't too hot on CRM. Perhaps you need some hours in the kitchen.:\
Forum: Medical & Health
1st Sep 2005, 22:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By Knackered Nigel

As a slight aside, my wife has asthma and was on...

As a slight aside, my wife has asthma and was on steroids for much of her childhood. She carried out the Buteyko breathing method (a course) and has been drug free for 5 years. Better for long term....
Forum: Medical & Health
1st Sep 2005, 22:37
Replies: 4
Views: 5,820
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Should be a pretty thorough one with an HIV test....

Should be a pretty thorough one with an HIV test. It's tougher than CAA medical, because looking at long term implications.
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Aug 2005, 10:35
Replies: 331
Views: 56,061
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Wrong Maxtow, Staff travel has been...

Wrong Maxtow,

Staff travel has been suspended for some time to allow revenue passengers on board.

Flight, cabin crew and staff from most departments have been doing their utmost to alleviate...
Forum: Rumours & News
26th Jun 2005, 23:01
Replies: 201
Views: 66,098
Posted By Knackered Nigel

Thread Creep

Just going slightly off the topic.... with the tight rostering and long days most of us are working to, fatigue is likely to become more of a factor in the future than alcohol in terms of incidents....
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jun 2005, 21:43
Replies: 245
Views: 68,418
Posted By Knackered Nigel

But of course, we all know that if you are on...

But of course, we all know that if you are on different frequencies, there is no way that you will collide!

I have to agree that US ATC is poor with regard to maintaining safety standards. If...
Forum: Tech Log
17th May 2005, 22:25
Replies: 13
Views: 8,113
Posted By Knackered Nigel

One step forward...... twice as many keypad...

One step forward...... twice as many keypad presses to change anything, severe reset failure modes, but gives you abeams. Also don't get ILS DME if biased to zero, so have to use up a VOR entry to...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th May 2005, 19:03
Replies: 57
Views: 19,819
Posted By Knackered Nigel

No big deal, but both runways closed means poor...

No big deal, but both runways closed means poor buggers with cirrus fuel ended up elsewhere no doubt. Unlucky chain of events. Never commit to Heathrow.. imho.

I understand the Klm was on the...
Forum: Questions
6th Dec 2004, 21:02
Replies: 21
Views: 6,566
Posted By Knackered Nigel

EoP, Yes, I have heard it too and don't...

EoP,

Yes, I have heard it too and don't think suggestions so far are the answer. Often the pitch changes, ie low note, higher note?

K N:confused:
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Oct 2004, 21:17
Replies: 59
Views: 25,655
Posted By Knackered Nigel

UK ATC are in my opinion the best in Europe, not...

UK ATC are in my opinion the best in Europe, not only in terms of controlling, ie having an understanding of what an aircraft can do - realistic speeds/changes on approach, but also in terms of your...
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Oct 2004, 20:18
Replies: 446
Views: 110,880
Posted By Knackered Nigel

I can't comment on other types of commercial...

I can't comment on other types of commercial airliners, but on the Airbus 319/20/21 series, rudder is only to be used in the following circumstances:

On take-off roll to maintain centreline
On...
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