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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2021, 08:28
Replies: 5,343
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Posted By Arclite01

Sadly I think, the issue with Kenley is that it...

Sadly I think, the issue with Kenley is that it is really a small site and only a 'one line' school (squadron). Currently it serves Kent Wing, Surrey & Sussex Wings, London Wing, Hampshire et al...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th May 2021, 15:09
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Wethersfield ? or Little Ris ? Arc

Wethersfield ? or Little Ris ?

Arc
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2021, 15:44
Replies: 5,343
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Posted By Arclite01

Konig engines - that well known manufacturer...

Konig engines - that well known manufacturer :hmm:

Arc
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Nov 2020, 08:56
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

I would agree that access is not that easy into...

I would agree that access is not that easy into Grob 109's for the less than able bodied. My concern is not about getting in, but getting out in an emergency (engine fire on the ground say ?)

Lets...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Oct 2020, 11:09
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Merryfield not happening now for 621VGS then ?

Merryfield not happening now for 621VGS then ?
Forum: Military Aviation
7th May 2020, 15:34
Replies: 5,343
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Posted By Arclite01

Great to see those Belgian kids having fun. ...

Great to see those Belgian kids having fun.

Lots of flying, lots of happy smiling faces !!, not huge amounts of expensive kit, just adequate, in the right amounts.

Well done Royal Belgian Air...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Mar 2020, 17:29
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

So has Corona Virus stopped the VGS again ?? ...

So has Corona Virus stopped the VGS again ??

Arc
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2020, 14:25
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Interestingly virtually all the VGS Motorglider...

Interestingly virtually all the VGS Motorglider sites are still under MoD control. Having been told they were closing and being sold off..............

From Wikipedia

611 VGS (RAF Honington...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Mar 2020, 10:16
Replies: 5,343
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Posted By Arclite01

Pobjoy What I am getting at is why would MoD...

Pobjoy

What I am getting at is why would MoD (UK Plc) give away 62 airframes that have a considerable second hand value to a niche charity very few people have heard of and agree to part fund the...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2020, 15:09
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

I am more concerned that someone, somewhere is...

I am more concerned that someone, somewhere is making a bundle of ££ by getting aircraft effectively for free and then selling them on with what I expect to be the minimum amount of remedial work. I...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2020, 13:55
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Absolutely scandalous. Verging on corrupt. ...

Absolutely scandalous. Verging on corrupt.

Can't find the public funds to refurb them for the ACO but can find the money to give them away and part fund their refurbishment for a 'charity'. All...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2020, 08:14
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

If activity is only 30% of previous levels that...

If activity is only 30% of previous levels that means we need 70% less staff at HQAC, 2FTS and Syerston surely ? :}

Arc
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2020, 09:16
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

I am convinced the Vigilants will fly somewhere...

I am convinced the Vigilants will fly somewhere again in some shape or form.

I don't believe they will be under the LAA banner though. And almost certainly not in the UK, and definitely not under...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2020, 09:36
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

I thought the original OSD was based on the...

I thought the original OSD was based on the expected Fatigue Life. On the basis that the fatigue life has been hardly used, and the fact that all the returned airframes have had in depth inspections...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2018, 10:56
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

If AEF staff are remaining VR(T) on basis of...

If AEF staff are remaining VR(T) on basis of 'Accountability' then VGS staff should also be in that category - for the same reasons

IMHO.

Arc
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2018, 11:31
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

with it's amazing infrastructure and...

with it's amazing infrastructure and roads/railways/airports setup...................:O

TBH I think with the massively contracting Defence estate HQAC and 2FTS are clutching at straws for...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2018, 15:32
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Honington also on my list. East Wretham has...

Honington also on my list.

East Wretham has no proper airfield since 1948. There is a helipad there though.
Bodney is in a similar state - heli Ops only there now. No proper airfield since the...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2018, 13:04
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

The northern grass was Ok for basic Mk3 work but...

The northern grass was Ok for basic Mk3 work but not so sure about the Viking though - and actually the Northern grass was where Eugene Esmonde and his Swordfish took off from to try and intercept...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd May 2018, 09:20
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Cats You've already admitted previously on...

Cats

You've already admitted previously on this thread that you don't have any experience of ACO Gliding Operations.

I'd just leave it there.

Arc
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2018, 14:35
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Typo Definitely RAF...

Typo

Definitely RAF Wittering.........................:)

FFS.................... (Fat Finger Syndrome)

Arc
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2018, 11:32
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

All valid points Woodvale not suited to...

All valid points

Woodvale not suited to Winch Launch VGS as I believe there would be a conflict with Tutor Ops. I believe that was why 631 VGS was re-equipped with Vigilant as it has previously...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2018, 10:08
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

The Viking to Vigilant and Vigilant to Viking...

The Viking to Vigilant and Vigilant to Viking conversion has been done before and there is a fairly well practised route for doing this, and involves support from ACCGS staff. The real issue is the...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2018, 14:45
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Something in my head said that someone, somewhere...

Something in my head said that someone, somewhere felt that the Air Cadets were becoming just a bit too much of a private air force. Let's clip their wings

1. Reduce the number of VGS
2. Get rid...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2018, 13:04
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

It smacks of the TSR2 and the Avro Arrow. ...

It smacks of the TSR2 and the Avro Arrow.

Destroy all the evidence - physical and documentary - that way our incompetence will never be discovered or auditable..............

Hmmm

Arc
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2018, 10:12
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

I also taught the CCF on various VGS's. Fair...

I also taught the CCF on various VGS's.

Fair to say that almost without exception they were the scruffiest and relatively undisciplined bunch I've ever met. But I also found them to be some of the...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2018, 10:00
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

That book is great. Alex was a nice guy - I flew...

That book is great. Alex was a nice guy - I flew with him in the Mk3 at Kenley and later on at West Malling in the Vanguard (ASK21). I seem to remember he worked for the Sevenoaks Chronicle in some...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2018, 09:44
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

I had some previous Venture T2 time so most of...

I had some previous Venture T2 time so most of the syllabus was about winch launch/launch failures and landings for me.

Arc
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2018, 08:59
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

18 Launches for me. Arc

18 Launches for me.

Arc
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2018, 17:01
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Bobward No Hangars now - just Tank 'Hangars'...

Bobward

No Hangars now - just Tank 'Hangars'

There is an area of airspace that can be activated for military purposes (The Swanton Box) by NOTAM. I expect this will be permanently activated at...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2018, 07:46
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

I agree it's a good location for flying. The...

I agree it's a good location for flying. The Venture was operated there and the Viking too before the move to Watton via Marham.

I am looking forward to the return. As I say, the only issue is...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2018, 10:00
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

ATFQ Good news and bad news then !! All...

ATFQ

Good news and bad news then !!

All they need to do now is re-number it 611VGS, move ACCGS from Syerston and the wheel will have gone full circle !!

Swanton is in the middle of no-where...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Feb 2018, 10:33
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Campbeex I always thought that the Condor...

Campbeex

I always thought that the Condor airfield was a better glider training field (width, length, hangarage, airspace etc) than Kirknewton (apart from Kirknewton is closer to EDI) for travel....
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2018, 12:55
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Frangible fencing

Chevvron

..............and at Hullavington as well where they effectively closed off the perimeter track continuity.

However at Kenley I do think it (Frangible fencing) would be a good idea to...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2018, 13:40
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

I think any fence anywhere inside the airfield...

I think any fence anywhere inside the airfield area (by that I mean within 50 yards of the peritrack) is actually a flight safety hazard at Kenley. Anyone who knows the site realises that it is...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2018, 14:31
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,760,983
Posted By Arclite01

Cargo It's impossible to make anything...

Cargo

It's impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious I was once told........................ :-)

Arc
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