Aircraft thread

[Blackmac]

In 1986 I was ground running an F4 Phantom at RAF Leuchars and didn't realise the brakes hadn't been applied fully. As I pushed it to 80% the plane jumped the chocks and took off across the pan. I went about 200 yards before I managed to cut the engines and apply the brakes. I did actually shit myself.

And was called Brownmac for the rest of his air force career

To be fair, the Phantom was a beautiful aircraft but there were multiple ways you could get seriously injured or killed working on it, so most of the ground crew would have shit themselves at one point or another. My escapade ranked a close second to the poor bugger who had ejected through the hanger roof the year before, only he didn't live to tell the tale.

[Torquemada 1420]

"[The crashes] were the horrific culmination of a series of faulty technical assumptions by Boeing's engineers, a lack of transparency on the part of Boeing's management, and grossly insufficient oversight by the FAA."

This being the key point. We know Boeing are a bunch of lying c**ts when it comes to safety but the US regulator just turns a blind eye.

[Torquemada 1420]

In 1986 I was ground running an F4 Phantom at RAF Leuchars and didn't realise the brakes hadn't been applied fully. As I pushed it to 80% the plane jumped the chocks and took off across the pan. I went about 200 yards before I managed to cut the engines and apply the brakes. I did actually shit myself.

And was called Brownmac for the rest of his air force career

To be fair, the Phantom was a beautiful aircraft but there were multiple ways you could get seriously injured or killed working on it, so most of the ground crew would have shit themselves at one point or another. My escapade ranked a close second to the poor bugger who had ejected through the hanger roof the year before, only he didn't live to tell the tale.

One of Coltishall's Lightnings hit a hangar when its throttles jammed open on taxiiing. Imagine being in that seat!!

[GogLais]

This is from Clarkson so I can’t swear to its veracity - what’s the longest domestic flight in the world?

[fishfoodie]

This is from Clarkson so I can’t swear to its veracity - what’s the longest domestic flight in the world?

Glasgow to Port Stanley ?

[GogLais]

This is from Clarkson so I can’t swear to its veracity - what’s the longest domestic flight in the world?

Glasgow to Port Stanley ?

Interesting one but the Falklands aren’t part of the UK.

[fishfoodie]

This is from Clarkson so I can’t swear to its veracity - what’s the longest domestic flight in the world?

Glasgow to Port Stanley ?

Interesting one but the Falklands aren’t part of the UK.

Oooooh, edgy

It's an interesting exercise in Non-Euclidean geometry; as the logical Russian routes are shorter than you'd think, because of the polar routes.

I'm guessing it's in a former colonial power, & crosses the hemispheres. So France to Réunion would be >9,000km

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Glasgow to Port Stanley ?

Interesting one but the Falklands aren’t part of the UK.

Oooooh, edgy

It's an interesting exercise in Non-Euclidean geometry; as the logical Russian routes are shorter than you'd think, because of the polar routes.

I'm guessing it's in a former colonial power, & crosses the hemispheres. So France to Réunion would be >9,000km

I haven't done the direct flight as it's only just started but Paris to Tahiti is the longest domestic flight. When I was in French Polynesia in 2005 the local shops were all closed for the Euro elections so it's definitely domestic.

[fishfoodie]

Interesting one but the Falklands aren’t part of the UK.

Oooooh, edgy

It's an interesting exercise in Non-Euclidean geometry; as the logical Russian routes are shorter than you'd think, because of the polar routes.

I'm guessing it's in a former colonial power, & crosses the hemispheres. So France to Réunion would be >9,000km

I haven't done the direct flight as it's only just started but Paris to Tahiti is the longest domestic flight. When I was in French Polynesia in 2005 the local shops were all closed for the Euro elections so it's definitely domestic.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner !

15710.82 km

According to https://www.distancefromto.net/

[GogLais]

Interesting one but the Falklands aren’t part of the UK.

Oooooh, edgy

It's an interesting exercise in Non-Euclidean geometry; as the logical Russian routes are shorter than you'd think, because of the polar routes.

I'm guessing it's in a former colonial power, & crosses the hemispheres. So France to Réunion would be >9,000km

I haven't done the direct flight as it's only just started but Paris to Tahiti is the longest domestic flight. When I was in French Polynesia in 2005 the local shops were all closed for the Euro elections so it's definitely domestic.

That’s interesting. My - well Clarkson’s - answer was that it’s Reunion because it’s a French departement and Polynesia isn’t. I need to delve further - NPR - not plane related.

[Insane_Homer]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

[mat the expat]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

Chuck Yaeger Air Combat was the best combat flight sim!

[Yeeb]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

Chuck Yaeger Air Combat was the best combat flight sim!

Not sure if it was that one I had on the spectrum, but you would get a review of the mission afterwards like ‘who do you think you are, Chuckie ?’

97 is a good life, could so easily have ended when he was in his 20’s

[Saint]

Oooooh, edgy

It's an interesting exercise in Non-Euclidean geometry; as the logical Russian routes are shorter than you'd think, because of the polar routes.

I'm guessing it's in a former colonial power, & crosses the hemispheres. So France to Réunion would be >9,000km

I haven't done the direct flight as it's only just started but Paris to Tahiti is the longest domestic flight. When I was in French Polynesia in 2005 the local shops were all closed for the Euro elections so it's definitely domestic.

That’s interesting. My - well Clarkson’s - answer was that it’s Reunion because it’s a French department and Polynesia isn’t. I need to delve further - NPR - not plane related.

French Polynesia is a semi-autonomous French territory. Think the Falklands, but with the right to vote in a General Election.

The question wouldn't normally arise, as the flight has only become a direct one thanks to Covid, and I believe is already planned to return to being a stopover in Vancouver

Reunion is an interesting one. It's a French department, but not part of Schengen. If you're not an EU national, you need a Visa to enter. Next on the list would would Aruba (Amsterdam to Aruba), but similar restrictions

[Torquemada 1420]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

One whose name was etched into your brain as a child along with the likes of Fedotov, Galland and Gibson. Funny to think he lived way longer than another hero, Ray Hanna.

As an aside, does anyone know the name of a single, current pilot?

[Yeeb]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

One whose name was etched into your brain as a child along with the likes of Fedotov, Galland and Gibson. Funny to think he lived way longer than another hero, Ray Hanna.

As an aside, does anyone know the name of a single, current pilot?

Thomas Smith.
(He’s a neighbour , expect that doesn’t count )
Bruce Dickinson
John travolta
Harrison ford

[Saint]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

One whose name was etched into your brain as a child along with the likes of Fedotov, Galland and Gibson. Funny to think he lived way longer than another hero, Ray Hanna.

As an aside, does anyone know the name of a single, current pilot?

My wife's Uncle Billy - flys BA Longhaul out of Gatwick

One of my best friends at my local is an A320 pilot for BA as well, had been accepted to transfer to A350 Long haul before this all kicked off

[Sandstorm]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

One whose name was etched into your brain as a child along with the likes of Fedotov, Galland and Gibson. Funny to think he lived way longer than another hero, Ray Hanna.

As an aside, does anyone know the name of a single, current pilot?

I suppose if you're a Red Bull Air Racing fan (I'm not) you'll know the names of a few.

[laurent]

Locally Jean Salis (Meeting de la Ferté / Cerny)

"Até" Chuet who did the marine display is now civilian pilot and very active on Youtube.

[Torquemada 1420]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

One whose name was etched into your brain as a child along with the likes of Fedotov, Galland and Gibson. Funny to think he lived way longer than another hero, Ray Hanna.

As an aside, does anyone know the name of a single, current pilot?

My wife's Uncle Billy - flys BA Longhaul out of Gatwick

One of my best friends at my local is an A320 pilot for BA as well, had been accepted to transfer to A350 Long haul before this all kicked off

[The Druid]

NEAR THIS SPOT ON 07-11-1941 R.63053 SERGEANT PILOT IVAN RAYMOND TRAFFORD ROYAL CANADIAN AIRFORCE WAS KILLED WHEN HIS SPITFIRE AIRCRAFT 4772 CRASHED GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN/ A NATIVE OF BRUNSWICK CANADA

Memorial in Caerphilly S Wales. It has been well kept and respected without any problems.

[MungoMan]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

One whose name was etched into your brain as a child along with the likes of Fedotov, Galland and Gibson. Funny to think he lived way longer than another hero, Ray Hanna.

As an aside, does anyone know the name of a single, current pilot?

Richie McCaw

And in other aeronautical news: Honey, I broke the super hornet!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-08/ ... e/12962426

Consequent to this, all Straya's super hornets and growlers (fnarr fnarr) are temporarily grounded.

We live on a ridge a few km from Amberley, so planespotting is part of the package.

[Yeeb]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

One whose name was etched into your brain as a child along with the likes of Fedotov, Galland and Gibson. Funny to think he lived way longer than another hero, Ray Hanna.

As an aside, does anyone know the name of a single, current pilot?

Richie McCaw

And in other aeronautical news: Honey, I broke the super hornet!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-08/ ... e/12962426

Consequent to this, all Straya's super hornets and growlers (fnarr fnarr) are temporarily grounded.

We live on a ridge a few km from Amberley, so planespotting is part of the package.

You just know he enters his helicopter only from the side

[mat the expat]

RIP Chuck

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55225903

One whose name was etched into your brain as a child along with the likes of Fedotov, Galland and Gibson. Funny to think he lived way longer than another hero, Ray Hanna.

As an aside, does anyone know the name of a single, current pilot?

Richie McCaw

And in other aeronautical news: Honey, I broke the super hornet!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-08/ ... e/12962426

Consequent to this, all Straya's super hornets and growlers (fnarr fnarr) are temporarily grounded.

We live on a ridge a few km from Amberley, so planespotting is part of the package.

I wonder if this is related to the engine fire on the Aussie Growler in the states last year - which we never got compensated for....

[Ali Cadoo]

I went to the Wings Over Houston air show in the summer, was pretty awesome seeing A-10s and some amazing jets horsing around.

[Torquemada 1420]

One whose name was etched into your brain as a child along with the likes of Fedotov, Galland and Gibson. Funny to think he lived way longer than another hero, Ray Hanna.

As an aside, does anyone know the name of a single, current pilot?

Richie McCaw

And in other aeronautical news: Honey, I broke the super hornet!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-08/ ... e/12962426

Consequent to this, all Straya's super hornets and growlers (fnarr fnarr) are temporarily grounded.

We live on a ridge a few km from Amberley, so planespotting is part of the package.

You just know he enters his helicopter only from the side

[Torquemada 1420]

Serious crash at Cranfield this morning.

Puddle jumper in pieces: fuselage in 2 and rear upside down and one wing off.

[Enzedder]

Oops

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(I understand this was a demonstration, and it went off without a hitch)

[laurent]

Oops

Oops.jpg

(I understand this was a demonstration, and it went off without a hitch)

Costly unless the plane was going to a wrecker...

[Torquemada 1420]

Today’s ‘guess the plane’ - easier one as this one entered service

Is it The "Glue"?

[laurent]

Today’s ‘guess the plane’ - easier one as this one entered service

Is it The "Glue"?

Could be The E prototype with Gnome Rhone engines however the nose looks like Luftwaffe 46...

edit: adding a wankbank photo

[Bullet]

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Used to work for A380 GSE manufacturer and sent a link to picture of airframe 3 flown back to France for dismantling.

[Calculon]

Today’s ‘guess the plane’ - easier one as this one entered service

Is it The "Glue"?

It's a fokker g1 in possibly photoshopped luftwaffe markings and radar

[fishfoodie]

Oops

Oops.jpg

(I understand this was a demonstration, and it went off without a hitch)

I wonder how often this ooops happened for real ?

There's an infamous broken arrow incident, where the ground crew f'ked up & a Skyhawk rolled off a carriers elevator, with the pilot inside, & a Mk43 Nuke .... now that's an OOOOPS !!!

The yanks had to lie about the exact location, as it was in the waters close to Japan, & the Japanese are a little sensitive about nukes. They never recovered anything; so that nuke is still sitting there.

[laurent]

Today’s ‘guess the plane’ - easier one as this one entered service

Is it The "Glue"?

It's a fokker g1 in possibly photoshopped luftwaffe markings and radar

correct.
cheers...

[fishfoodie]

One for niegs



And the write up over the whole sorry, "Arrow", story.

[laurent]

Such a nice looking plane...

[mat the expat]

Such a nice looking plane...

Such a sad end

[fishfoodie]

Such a nice looking plane...

Such a sad end

Worked out great for the yanks; they hoovered up most of the key people, & got the benefit of their experience & expertise. There's a great scene in the mini-series about the Arrow, where the Canadians had to ask the yanks for the use of their wind tunnel, as they didn't have one that could simulate mach 2; needless to say the yanks were very impressed, when their models were failing long before they got to the speeds the Arrow could.

[Wignu]

By no means an aircraft aficioando or even knowledgeable but always loved the Mossie.