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Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2017, 09:10
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Gentlemen, I would remind everyone that RAF...

Gentlemen, I would remind everyone that RAF operating and security procedures are often classified info. Whatever comes out into the public domain from the CM would usually reflect that as well....
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2014, 12:03
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Well, could there be so much discussion because...

Well, could there be so much discussion because the flying controls were centrally involved in an accident?:ok:
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2014, 16:30
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

beardy, robust AP modes in suitability and...

beardy, robust AP modes in suitability and function. Never mind the recent accident, according to some contributors, the Airbus sidestick/autopilot suffers from regular accidental disconnection and...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2014, 12:46
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

beardy, I have no idea what autopilot...

beardy,
I have no idea what autopilot modes the Vulcan used in AAR. However, getting back to the 330, it would seem incredible to me that a less robust system is replacing the first-class...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2014, 12:10
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Thank you beardy. You should not see my...

Thank you beardy. You should not see my criticism of the FSTA/AirTanker/RAF project as direct attack on Airbus aircraft. However, the level of robust integrity of the A330 autopilot/flying controls...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2014, 10:05
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

beardy, Please retract your insult. I do not...

beardy,
Please retract your insult. I do not insult you.
I have little faith in the FSTA, borne out by an almost-disaster in 7000 odd hrs of FSTA flying. There is little point in comparing any...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Mar 2014, 08:32
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

So, the RAF has procured a new tanker that will...

So, the RAF has procured a new tanker that will routinely fly in close formation with other aircraft, day and night, on Ops, on trails, fair weather and foul for the next 25 or so years. And yet,...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2014, 14:04
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Thank you Roly. I cannot speak for any Airbus...

Thank you Roly. I cannot speak for any Airbus operator. However, the risks from inadvertent inputs on flying controls, and the elimination of such inputs, forms the basis of many simple flightdeck...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2014, 13:25
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

lj101. Maybe you have a different view? Or, are...

lj101. Maybe you have a different view? Or, are you trolling? My views clearly given in many posts, are yours? Are you involved with the "private raf"?
BTW, your quote misrepresents my complete...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2014, 10:39
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Easy Street, quite so. Mil use of civ best...

Easy Street, quite so. Mil use of civ best practice where applicable, is the sound basis that should used. However, my contention is that, in this instance "best practice" cannot have been used. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2014, 09:55
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

BEagle, different "private raf"?:sad: ...

BEagle, different "private raf"?:sad:

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2014, 09:42
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

For those who don't know, or have...

For those who don't know, or have forgotten....routine Flightdeck protocol should have prevented the assumed cause.:\
"No Accidents is not an Accident":=

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2014, 09:09
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Isn't everyone as shocked as I am about this...

Isn't everyone as shocked as I am about this incident? The flagship AT/AAR fleet of RAF almost lost 200+ passengers and crew! The proposed cause is worthy of inclusion in an "airplane" movie, if...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2014, 21:51
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

I think I can see now, a "unique event". No one...

I think I can see now, a "unique event". No one would believe it could happen. How could it happen? How do all the other airliners fly without this happening? Answers to Wg Cdr Spry please........
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2014, 11:29
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Oops... Just noticed the incident is "classed as...

Oops... Just noticed the incident is "classed as unique". So, no problem, it cannot happen again!:uhoh:

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2014, 08:37
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Are there any similar sidestick incidents known...

Are there any similar sidestick incidents known in civil Airbus operation?

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2014, 13:33
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Here is another thought: The "private raf" might...

Here is another thought: The "private raf" might not have to satisfy commercial risk oversight for insurance? How could that effect things?

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2014, 11:37
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Yes VinRouge, I understand your point too:ok:. ...

Yes VinRouge, I understand your point too:ok:. But, it seems the definition of "negligible risk" is somewhat vague in the "private raf"? :ooh:

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2014, 11:08
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Notwithstanding the details of this event, which...

Notwithstanding the details of this event, which seem to be top-secret, this quote from the link above is worthy of consideration...

"The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it was inappropriate to...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2014, 09:33
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

The TriStar has kapton. Built c1978. OAP

The TriStar has kapton. Built c1978.

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2014, 14:31
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

beardy, what matters is, what happened?! BTW,...

beardy, what matters is, what happened?! BTW, please do not brand other peoples opinions as prejudiced.

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2014, 08:11
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

CP, I do not think we can presume much. On the...

CP, I do not think we can presume much. On the sooper-dooper "private-raf" site, it says they have "resumed flights". Maybe they have introduced a third pilot, or a Loady trained as a...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2014, 20:06
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

I'll hazard a guess on the release..."that...

I'll hazard a guess on the release..."that particular airframe might have a problem and, it is restricted non-RVSM for six months. Rest of mil fleet released from restriction. NFF". :eek:

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2014, 21:07
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Hello 1, great, wow, what else? OAP

Hello 1,
great, wow, what else?

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2014, 15:36
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Compensation old chap? No, no, no. At our...

Compensation old chap? No, no, no. At our prices, you are doing quite well enough with the Falklands charter for £ 1,500,000 per day old chap. :oh:

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2014, 08:10
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Beagle, depends what you call wasted? The...

Beagle, depends what you call wasted? The budget for the TriStar wing pods was donated to the VC10! :eek: That was, of course, in the days when there was a tanker force.
The real politics behind...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2014, 05:49
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Quote TCF: "More importantly... is the TriStar...

Quote TCF:
"More importantly... is the TriStar Hangar Party still scheduled for the 27th of March?"

Who can tell? Anything remotely positive about FSTA is given top billing and glossy PR. But...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2014, 09:56
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

So, nearly a week and no mention of what actually...

So, nearly a week and no mention of what actually happened. Reports seem to range from "unplanned change of flightlevel" to, "-1.6G, 40 degrees pitch-down". :\
Anyone?

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2014, 18:52
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

Well, three pilots failed to fly AF447. RIP:(. ...

Well, three pilots failed to fly AF447. RIP:(.

OAP
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2014, 15:24
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

No Bob, it could only save the RAF widebody AT...

No Bob, it could only save the RAF widebody AT tasks and, it is the total AAR capability as of now!:ok:
TriStar is not a wonder-jet, it was under-resourced and operated in a an undersized fleet by...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2014, 19:50
Replies: 1,029
Views: 473,726
Posted By Onceapilot

It is a pity the Scottish AF have already bought...

It is a pity the Scottish AF have already bought the TriStars ! ;)
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