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Post by Barnsey on Dec 5, 2014 21:04:20 GMT 12
Vmo = Max Operating Speed (an Indicated Airspeed) Mmo = Max Operating Mach Number Basically as fast as you're allowed to go. Vmo/Mmo is depicted on Boeing aircraft Primary Flight Displays as a series of red squares at the top of the airspeed scale (sometimes called "the red army"), where the bottom square is either Vmo or Mmo depending on altitude, or the flap limit speed when flap is extended. In most auto flight modes, the aircraft will pitch up or reduce thrust and will not allow the aircraft to exceed this speed, even though the speed bug is set higher than the limit. On the 777 the flight control computers (in normal mode) will also intervene to pitch up to stop an overspeed if Vmo/Mmo is exceeded. Pic here: www.airliners.net/photo/247457/L/
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Post by Barnsey on Dec 5, 2014 2:56:28 GMT 12
VMO til 10nm also works on the 777 for when you-need-to-get-it-on-the-ground-quick (uncontrolled fires etc), although you'll probably won't achieve on speed till approx 200ft.
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Post by Barnsey on Dec 1, 2014 20:50:56 GMT 12
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 30, 2014 19:44:28 GMT 12
Variometer, which aurally depicts climbing or descending in the thermals.
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 30, 2014 16:57:23 GMT 12
www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2013/09/ship-shore-logistics-09-current-capabilities/ Is an interesting and well researched blog on UK defence issues (and they have many!), and in the article above the author looks at the amphibious ops for the UK military. As he writes "To summarise, HMS Ocean [HMAS Canberra/Adelaide] is aviation focussed, Albion/Bulwark has extensive command facilities and is assault landing craft focussed and the Bays [HMAS Choules] are logistics focussed, RFA not RN crewed. What I also took away from his series, was the all the extra "stuff" that's required from all 3 services to do amphibious ops properly. The ADF has a ways to go before they declare combat ready for over the shore military ops.
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 30, 2014 16:31:33 GMT 12
"The LHD is a helicopter-centric ship. Its flight deck is big, but its dock is small compared to US or UK amphibious ships, and it will normally carry only four small landing craft. But the landing-force order of battle is vehicle-centric."
The ASPI article ignores the additional load carrying abilities of HMAS Choules which I assume would operate as part of the amphibious task group, and the author has a "large navy" viewpoint. The RAN does not have the luxury of additional carriers or large amphibious assault vessels that the USN and RN have that allow a more specialised focus for their vessels. From my limited reading, it does appear that the landing craft ordered with the LHDs (LCM-1E or LLC) are of a reasonable size (1x MBT or 170 troops) , however some articles state they do not fit in the well dock of the Choules...! I don't know if this is correct as the RN operate the LCU Mk10 from their Bay Class vessels and they have a wider beam than the LLC the RAN have.
My prediction: The RAN/RAAF will operate the F-35B aboard these ships and the first refit of the Canberra will enable this capability.
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 27, 2014 17:57:04 GMT 12
For you Dave:
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 24, 2014 3:59:36 GMT 12
"Herb" had been commentating for our A4 display slot beforehand, but he was then press ganged into commentating for the 40/5 squadron formation display pictured above. Never one to shy from controversy, he delivered a spirited repartee over the PA on transport squadrons and their operations that contained more than a few "this is not the professional image that we're trying to portray to the public" type comments. His "humorous" commentary later led to a hat-on reprimand from the AOC!
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 17, 2014 17:02:46 GMT 12
Note the date of when this actually happened.... Nothing I have found supports the supposed resignations, and there's no way one can draw a link between the US issuing a formal protest over the actions of the Russians and the alleged demoralised crew. Further, the USS Donald Cook was scheduled ahead of the incident for the port visit to Romania. More propaganda from the Russians for domestic consumption in a similar vein to the hoaxed satellite photos of the Ukranians apparently shooting down the Malaysian 777. www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=122052Russian Aircraft Flies Near U.S. Navy Ship in Black Sea By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 14, 2014 – A Russian attack aircraft repeatedly flew near the USS Donald Cook in international waters in the Black Sea on April 12, a Pentagon spokesman said today. The USS Cook was patrolling in the western Black Sea when an unarmed Russian Su-24 Fencer attack aircraft repeatedly flew near the Navy ship, Army Col. Steve Warren told reporters. “The aircraft did not respond to multiple queries and warnings from Donald Cook, and the event ended without incident after approximately 90 minutes,” Warren said. “This provocative and unprofessional Russian action is inconsistent with international protocols and previous agreements on the professional interaction between our militaries.” Two Russian aircraft were present, but only one took part in the provocative actions, Warren said. The aircraft flew from near sea level to a couple of thousand feet, he added, but never overflew the U.S. Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. “The Russian plane made a total of 12 passes,” he said. The wingman stayed at a considerably higher altitude, Warren said. Officials later said the aircraft approached within about 1,000 yards of the ship. The USS Cook was never in danger, Warren said. “The Donald Cook is more than capable of defending itself against two Su-24s,” the colonel said. Warren said he does not think this is an example of a young pilot joyriding. “I would have difficulty believing that two Russian pilots, on their own, would chose to take such an action,” he said. “We’ve seen the Russians conduct themselves unprofessionally and in violation of international norms in Ukraine for several months, and these continued acts of provocation and unprofessionalism do nothing to de-escalate the situation in Ukraine, which we called on the Russians to do.” The Cook arrived in the Black Sea on April 10. The ship is now making a port call in Constanta, Romania. Non Black Sea states are regulated in the size and duration of stay for their naval vessels. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreux_Convention_Regarding_the_Regime_of_the_Straits
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 15, 2014 0:28:20 GMT 12
The 1978 Armed Forces Establishments Road Traffic Bylaws lists the following Navy locations: Navy Establishment Location Naval Supply Depot Devonport. Defence Scientific Establishment Devonport. HMNZ Dockyard Devonport. HMNZS Philomel Devonport. HMNZS Tamaki Devonport. HMNZS Tamaki Boatyard Devonport. Naval Radio Station and Training Area, North Head Devonport. RNZN Married Quarters Area Wakakura Crescent, Devonport. HMNZS Ngapona Ponsonby. RNZN Armament Depot Kauri Point, Birkenhead. RNZN Armament Depot Whangaparaoa. HMNZS Irirangi Waiouru. RNZN Stores Depot Islington Bay, Rangitoto. www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/1978/0149/latest/DLM63175.html
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 15, 2014 0:00:03 GMT 12
Strange place for an ammo dump, as there's no NZDF facilities nearby (Tekapo Army camp nearest?). Part of dispersing facilities in the face of a potential Japanese invasion? Some info here: www.nzrifle.com/ml_timaru.htm This would suggest that the Fairlie facilities were for storing rounds for the Timaru coastal defence guns? and "Army Ammunition Depot built during WW2. Railway line use to pass close to here and finished at Fairlie, so munintions could be railed from Burnham (near Ch-ch) or elsewhere, then trucked to Tekapo Military Camp. Also the advantage with threat of Japanese invasion that this depot was inland but easy access." Panoramio Link to Photos
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 13, 2014 18:30:36 GMT 12
Wow, it sounds very impressive in that valley. Sounds like the Air Force has its balls back. Don't get too carried away, it's just a turboprop trainer!
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Post by Barnsey on Nov 8, 2014 1:50:26 GMT 12
Black Falcons for me.
Falcon was the previous 14 Sqn call sign prefix, and Black was the colour suffix most commonly used (hence why it was the aerobatic team name).
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Post by Barnsey on Oct 28, 2014 15:58:04 GMT 12
Congrats Bevan.
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Post by Barnsey on Oct 23, 2014 16:30:44 GMT 12
www.upperhuttcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Maymorn_Report_Stage_2-Site_Annalysis_and_Capacity_Study.pdfNew Zealand Defence Force Various military uses have been present in the valley starting with the Maymorn Military Camp during the First World War. A number of large storage buildings were built at the time of the Second World War by the RNZAF’s No. 1 Base Supply Battalion to store aircraft parts and other items remains. The central complex is adjacent to Flux Road and consists of five storage and ancillary buildings. Six properties in Alamein Avenue were originally Defence houses associated with the storage depot. Three other large buildings are located along Parkes Line Road and Mangaroa Valley Road. In 1990, the Defence Department declared the houses in Alamein Avenue surplus to requirement and began to transfer stores from the storehouses to Trentham. The buildings have since been sold to private owners. Maymorn Sawmill The Maymorn sawmill was located at the end of McLaren Street with the small settlement initially providing a row of workers cottages. The mill was designed in England and was owned by an English syndicate called the Maymorn Land Company. The mill was extremely modern for its days and many of its activities were intended to be automatic. The mill operated for a short period before the First World War. Later, the site was used as Maymorn Camp (established 1915) after the sawmill ceased to operate. Concrete mill foundations can still be seen. Of particular interest is the base of the old chimney stack which was used to store explosives when part of Maymorn Camp.
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Post by Barnsey on Oct 23, 2014 16:00:12 GMT 12
Makomako ammo dump is off the end of Eisings Rd. Closed now, I believe, in part due to the much reduced holding of HE required by the RNZAF after the shutdown of the AAF. goo.gl/maps/gQe5QThe 1915 photo of the Army camp at Maymorn appears to me to be beside one of the Cruickshank sawmills (left hand side of the photo). I'd concur that this appears to be on Flux Road on the same site that now holds the remnants of the stores building, and opposite where the remains of the railway siding are today. The remaining military buildings, fencing and defence signage is still visible on google street view. goo.gl/maps/UQdwc
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Post by Barnsey on Oct 16, 2014 13:29:09 GMT 12
got 10 C27's going to based there too Nope, they're going to be at RAAF Base Richmond with the C130Js & E7A Wedgetails (near Sydney). Amberley (near Brisbane) has the Super Hornets, C17s & KC30As Meanwhile, the 737 BBJs (while the RAAF still has them) & Challenger 605s are based at Fairburn in Canberra. The Wedgetails are based at RAAF Williamtown, not Richmond.
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Post by Barnsey on Sept 5, 2014 18:28:18 GMT 12
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Post by Barnsey on Jun 30, 2014 18:51:15 GMT 12
So what is the story with the CATMs, TGMs etc? They were part of the sales package?
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Post by Barnsey on Jun 19, 2014 19:41:47 GMT 12
Was the site of the old AMS hangar Photo from Turfey Facebook page
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