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Once flew from Newquay to Ballykelly (NI) in a Lancaster with a smashed navigators astral dome. Seagull strike, real air conditioning !! That was back in 1952, (National Service).
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I was on a flight once and I think the left phalange was missing.
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I wanted to marry a pilot when I was younger.
Just felt like sharing that… |
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All jokes aside, flightradar24.com is a fantastic website, I use it every day
![]() I love watching helicopters but I'd never go in one because they look so fragile. |
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I knew a young lady once that had taken off in a plane three times but but never landed in one.
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I knew a young lady once that had taken off in a plane three times but but never landed in one.
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There are two programmes on the subject of Future Flight that are now available on BBC iPlayer in the Discovery series. The link is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002w557
At the recent Farnborough Airshow, we saw an appearance by the Boeing V-22 Osprey and it'll be interesting to see how short/vertical take off and landing aircraft develop in the future. Personally, I think it's unfortunate that old Fairey Rotodyne concept was never really developed. There's more about that aircraft here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotodyne |
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Anything else we can talk about?
Anyone heard about the new Boeing 787? |
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Just heard that the Vulcan will be appearing at the Leuchars Airshow next month - yipee
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Hypersonic Waverider jet fails Mach 6 test
I have some news here about the US Air Force's hypersonic Waverider which has failed to reach Mach 6 in its latest test run and there's more on this aircraft here: http://www.af.mil/information/factsh...t.asp?id=17986
Interestingly, we have already had reports about the advanced Project Aurora which Jane's Defense Weekly writer Nick Cook has broadcast and written about. It is reported as using a pulse detonation engine which produces an unusual "balls of cotton wool" contrail. Irrespective of whether Aurora actually exists, I am sure that the US military has aircraft under secret development that are highly advanced just as the B2 and F117* were kept secret a couple of decades ago. *I was actually able to stand next to and touch that sinister-looking aircraft at RAF Fairford a few years ago when it was on static display and it's an awesome piece of kit to behold. |
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Some of us asked before for a science and technology subforum but we got told there wasn't the interest. Problem is that even if we had one it would get swamped by the intelligent designers and conspiracy nuts!
Anyway, there seems to be lots of private interest now in hypersonic aircraft with the aim to get international business types around the world more quickly and I expect that private development will soon catch up with the military's programme. |
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Breaking News..
They've just finished re-painted the double yellows at Gatwick's pick-up point.
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![]() (other websites / forums are also available )Maz |
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Just heard that the Vulcan will be appearing at the Leuchars Airshow next month - yipee
![]() That was the clincher for me!! |
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You guys like the Vulcan?
Then your going to bloody love this!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...O5zVPz4g&gl=GB Turn volume up to the max and enjoy.
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You guys like the Vulcan?
Then your going to bloody love this!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...O5zVPz4g&gl=GB Turn volume up to the max and enjoy. ![]() ![]() Sound of the wind was annoying though! |
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Some of us asked before for a science and technology subforum but we got told there wasn't the interest. Problem is that even if we had one it would get swamped by the intelligent designers and conspiracy nuts!
Anyway, there seems to be lots of private interest now in hypersonic aircraft with the aim to get international business types around the world more quickly and I expect that private development will soon catch up with the military's programme. Indeed, Boeing regrettably cancelled their Sonic Cruiser* (it would have been a really nice-looking aircraft) which would have travelled at Mach 0.98 and cut journey times across the Atlantic by an hour or two. That leaves the fastest civilian passenger aircraft as Cessna Citation X which can travel at Mach 0.92. *Links below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_Cruiser http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=son...w=1024&bih=570 |
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You guys like the Vulcan?
Then your going to bloody love this!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...O5zVPz4g&gl=GB Turn volume up to the max and enjoy. ![]() ![]() I bet they won't do this at Leuchars http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPuTgcrA2Zs |
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All jokes aside, flightradar24.com is a fantastic website, I use it every day
![]() ![]() I know my Boeings from my Airbuses.
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Me too- I'm a female aviation geek which my housemate finds very amusing
![]() I know my Boeings from my Airbuses. ![]()
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Jet: When Britain Ruled the Skies 1: Military Marvels
BBC 4 21:00-22:00 22nd August Should be worth watching as it deals with the classic British jets - Canberra, Meteor, Valiant, Vulcan and the Lightning (hope they mention the Buccaneer too) |
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I wonder if there are going to be any more 'Most extreme' aviation related specials.
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Phoenix Squadron by Rowland White is a top book if you like Buccaneers...if you aint read it allready of course
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Jet: When Britain Ruled the Skies 1: Military Marvels
BBC 4 21:00-22:00 22nd August Should be worth watching as it deals with the classic British jets - Canberra, Meteor, Valiant, Vulcan and the Lightning (hope they mention the Buccaneer too) Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Electric_Canberra http://www.airrecce.co.uk/postww2/ac.../Canberra.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-57_Canberra http://www.b-57canberra.org/rb57recon.htm http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=can...w=1024&bih=570 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAoA7...eature=related |
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