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Post by Barnsey on Jan 17, 2016 15:08:43 GMT 12
The Strikemaster replacement program was called "Project Falcon", obviously a long association with the name for 14 Sqn.
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Post by Barnsey on Jan 4, 2016 17:33:39 GMT 12
Well done Ross. A great way to celebrate and to no doubt capture a record.
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 12, 2015 18:01:14 GMT 12
Very impressive!
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 10, 2015 15:47:23 GMT 12
Don't write them off yet!! Arabian BusinessDubai Civil Defence signs deal to buy 20 jetpacksMonday, 9 November 2015 Dubai Civil Defence has signed an agreement with New Zealand-based firm Martin Jetpacks for delivery of 20 manned and unmanned jetpacks. The memorandum of understanding, which was signed at Dubai Airshow, will also include simulators, spares parts, support services and both pilot and engineer training for appropriate civil defence and fire service personnel. Martin Jetpack unveiled the Dubai Civil Defence-branded jetpack at the airshow, after it made its debut at Paris Airshow in June. Peter Coker, CEO of Martin Jetpack told Arabian Business that the local authority in Dubai was one of a number of Middle East government agencies interested in looking at investing in the technology, which has been around for a number of years. “It was designed about 35 years ago, so it has gone through a lot of design ever since, and now we're into commercialisation,” Coker told Arabian Business. “There are two ducted fans driven by a two-litre, two-stroke V4 engine, which has 200 horsepower. It flies 74 kph, up to 3,000 feet, and has about 30 to 45 minute endurance right now. It can carry up to 120 kilograms and can be flown manned or unmanned, like a UAV [Unmanned Aerial Vehicle] or a drone. Of course, it's a heavy-flight UAV unlike the little ones that carry up to 8 kilograms, we can carry up to 120 kilograms.” The Martin Jetpack, which is able to be flown by a pilot or via remote control, can take off and land vertically (VTOL) and because of its small dimensions, it can operate in confined spaces such as close to or between buildings, near trees or in confined areas that other VTOL aircraft such as helicopters cannot access. This highly responsive tactical air asset allows for rapid deployment for Civil Defence roles such as; Intelligent surveillance, Initial intervention, heavy lift payload drone, high rise rescue, and rapid deployment of specialist teams. As an added safety feature, the jetpack features a low opening ballistic parachute along with carbon fibre landing gear and pilot module. The jetpack is expected to retail at somewhere between $200,000 and $250,000, making Dubai Civil Defence’s deal worth somewhere in the region of $5 million. Lt Col Ali Almutawa, director of operations at Dubai Civil Defence, said the jetpacks will enable first responders in the emirate to give a fast and professional service when it comes to dealing with emergencies in Dubai. “Dubai is one of the fastest growing future cities in the world, with its modern skyscrapers and vast infrastructure. It has always been a world leader in adapting new technology to improve and save people’s lives, [and] the introduction of Martin Jetpacks into our fleet of emergency response vehicles is another example of how Dubai leads the world,” he said. The deal will also include initial training services and operational support with sale is subject to agreeing a supply contract.
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 10, 2015 15:30:45 GMT 12
A copy of the final two pages of the F700 for NZ6213 following its flight to Woodbourne for storage. This was the final flight undertaken in 75 Squadron's history on 18 Dec 2001. NZ6213 was eventually shipped to Draken International and is now registered as N143EM. Thanks to Pete Richardson for copying the pages while he was working on the reactivation in Florida.
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 5, 2015 13:35:33 GMT 12
Straight cut n paste from NZCAA AC91-3: 3. Group rating system 3.1 Another method for compliance with the Civil Aviation Regulations 1953 performance requirements was the group rating system. 3.2 The performance group rating system has been in use for a number of years as a simple method for operators of aeroplanes with a MCTOW of 2270 kg or less to determine the adequacy of the runway length for their particular aeroplane type. 3.3 Each aircraft type with a MCTOW of 2270 kg or below was given a group rating number in the aircraft flight manual. The number for a particular aircraft type is determined on the basis of its take-off and landing performance. 3.4 Each runway is given a group number and, in practice, a pilot may use any runway that has a group number equal to or greater than the aeroplane group rating for the aeroplane type. 3.5 If the aircraft you operate is given a group rating number in the aircraft flight manual, you may continue to use that group rating number for compliance with the performance requirements.
ESWL - The theoretical load which, if acting on a single tire, with a contact area equal to that of one tire of the assembly, will produce the same effect on the movement area as the multiple wheel assembly.
The ESWL doesn't really mean much to pilots. It was devised in the 1940s by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a way to adapt the CBR (California Bearing Ratio) thickness design measure for flexible airport pavements. The equivalent single-wheel load (ESWL) concept relates multiple-wheel gear loads to an equivalent single-wheel load for substitution into the CBR equation.
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Post by Barnsey on Oct 31, 2015 16:57:02 GMT 12
Does the US have no non-nuclear carriers now? Or France or Britain? In addition to what has been mentioned, Brazil Spain and Italy have non nuclear aircraft carriers but I can't imagine any of those will make it here Nor the Royal Thai Navy's carrier (more a very expensive royal yacht). en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTMS_Chakri_Naruebet
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Post by Barnsey on Jun 25, 2015 18:34:30 GMT 12
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Post by Barnsey on May 13, 2015 23:04:59 GMT 12
What's a waste seat Don? Is that where you shit yourself...?!!
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Post by Barnsey on Feb 11, 2015 21:23:45 GMT 12
a bit of contact counselling in order after that!
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Post by Barnsey on Feb 10, 2015 16:09:13 GMT 12
Back in the day: The published fixed Low Flying Route of the day (e.g. Thursday Route 2) disappeared with the creation of the NZ Military Low Flying Area (NZMLFA). In essence, anywhere within NZ territory but clear of built-up areas, controlled airspace and special use airspace was deemed to be the NZMLFA and we were cleared down to 250' AGL. Within Military restricted areas and low flying areas, and >5nm from the coast we were cleared to 50' AGL.
I don't know what they use now as their low flying regulations.
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Post by Barnsey on Feb 6, 2015 1:58:09 GMT 12
Not speculation: The whole idea of multi engine air transport ops is that they can fly away from obstacles safely after the failure of an engine. Discreet runway analysis is (should be) done to ensure that the aircraft's weight is limited if required to guarantee (as much as possible) that sufficient performance exists to clear affecting obstacles or shortened runways etc. What this does however rely on is a robust airline operations system, and a modicum of pilot training and skill.
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Post by Barnsey on Feb 5, 2015 14:25:45 GMT 12
It'll be interesting to see what they do. I think there'd be limiting vertical restrictions to the north and west of OH due to the air traffic climbing out of Palmy or transiting northwards.
From my Aussie PC9 days, we weren't allowed to go above FL250 due to lack of pressurisation, and whilst the T6 is pressurised, a turboprop won't perform well in the training role above that level anyway, which does limit the need for unrestricted upper level airspace like we had in the Macchi / A4 days. I seem to remember that the Pearce PC9 areas were usually limited to 15000 and most of the training never needed to go above this, but this was partially because there were Hawk areas overlaid on top. In any case, I think the need for greater vertical manoeuvring by the T6 would restrict the usage around and above the old Airtrainer areas.
The Macchi / A4 training areas were to the east of the Tararua Ranges (outside 40nm OH, I think), which was OK when you're in an aircraft that transits at 350+kts, whereas the T6 transits at around 250kts which will lead to wasted hours. However, I'd think that the lack of air routes on the east coast and the ability to have unencumbered high level airspace would lead them to resuming those areas, as compared to the issues in trying to get higher airspace to the NW of Ohakea. The distance gives the stude more time to get his head around the recovery, or more time for the instructor to conjure up simulated failures, which is a plus!
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Post by Barnsey on Feb 3, 2015 21:37:42 GMT 12
Singaporean artillery perhaps? SSPH PrimusThe Singapore Self-Propelled Howitzer 1 (SSPH 1) Primus is a self-propelled howitzer armed with a 155 mm howitzer. Developed jointly by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Singapore Technologies Kinetics (ST Kinetics), it was introduced to the Singapore Artillery in 2004. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSPH_Primus
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Post by Barnsey on Feb 3, 2015 15:43:26 GMT 12
Yes, and yes
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Post by Barnsey on Dec 12, 2014 20:07:39 GMT 12
I think it's more: "kicking the tyres at the Ferrari dealership knowing that you don't have a chance of affording the sticker price, when everyone involved knows you should be next door at the Toyota dealership (while your 1964 Chevvy pickup with the new AM/FM/CD radio waits broken down out front)"!
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Post by Barnsey on Dec 12, 2014 19:38:11 GMT 12
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Post by Barnsey on Dec 11, 2014 12:57:40 GMT 12
The full video here:
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Post by Barnsey on Dec 8, 2014 13:33:47 GMT 12
Pooled ANZAC transport force similar to the NATO C-17 fleet, or at least pooled support and depot level maintenance? Good news if it comes to fruition.
RAAF C-17s are based at Amberley with 36 Sqn.
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Post by Barnsey on Dec 7, 2014 21:09:33 GMT 12
Well done Haughtney! How many years to command was it?
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