Astrajet Posted February 1, 2022 #30726 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, mrsgoggins said: I'vealways been interested in all things to do with aviation. Me too. And my interest obviously rubbed off on our younger son who studied aeronautical engineering and is now a pilot! Edited February 1, 2022 by Astrajet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 1, 2022 #30727 Share Posted February 1, 2022 26 minutes ago, mrsgoggins said: I'vealways been interested in all things to do with aviation. In the light of your comments, I thought I’d confirm that you were spot on with your assessment of our flight from TPA-LGW. It was a very bouncy journey and we arrived early 😁 Glad you got back safely. We've taken that flight quite a few times. Even bumped into Simon Calder in TPA ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splice the mainbrace Posted February 1, 2022 #30728 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Today we booked an AirBnB for 4 nights in May near Wells, Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole in Somerset. Its an area that I haven't visited since I was about 7yo and my wife and son have never been there. We are at the Badminton Horse Trials before and thought that while we are down that way might as well explore an area of interest to us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted February 1, 2022 #30729 Share Posted February 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Splice the mainbrace said: We are at the Badminton Horse Trials before and thought that while we are down that way might as well explore an area of interest to us. Several members on here have been discussing jury service. At the sheepdog trials, that border collie looked guilty to me 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splice the mainbrace Posted February 1, 2022 #30730 Share Posted February 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, zap99 said: Several members on here have been discussing jury service. At the sheepdog trials, that border collie looked guilty to me 🤔 I was going to put in the Horse trials joke but decided against it 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohnonotmeagain Posted February 1, 2022 #30731 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, zap99 said: Several members on here have been discussing jury service. At the sheepdog trials, that border collie looked guilty to me 🤔 Can't keep a good joke down......(insert own comment)😁🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waju Posted February 1, 2022 #30732 Share Posted February 1, 2022 5 hours ago, wowzz said: No, nothing of the sort. However, I had a job that involved quite a lot of air travel, and I've always been interested in all things to do with aviation. Flying isn't my idea of fun. Son has a PPL but I've never been up with him - I fly if I absolutely, positively can't get to where I want to go any other way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splice the mainbrace Posted February 1, 2022 #30733 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Busy day for us booking things today. After booking our AirBnB in Somerset for May we have transferred a booking to a Queen Victoria Canaries cruise in Nov/Dec 2023. I think it is reasonably priced for the 12 day cruise in the current FCC and transferring climate. Apl 2023 to Jan 2024 Cunard cruises were available to book from today for World Club members and available to all from tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted February 1, 2022 #30734 Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Splice the mainbrace said: Apl 2023 to Jan 2024 Cunard cruises were available to book from today for World Club members and available to all from tomorrow. We got notification earlier that we got our Japan and Alaska cruise for 2023 so well happy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splice the mainbrace Posted February 1, 2022 #30735 Share Posted February 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, yorkshirephil said: We got notification earlier that we got our Japan and Alaska cruise for 2023 so well happy. We did that cruise on QE in May/June 2019, really interesting and varied cruise destinations. It's weird crossing the international date line and having two days with the same date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 1, 2022 #30736 Share Posted February 1, 2022 12 hours ago, kalos said: @Adawn47 congrat's to you and Frank on your anniversary Yesterday I was watching a live feed from Heathrow in the windy weather, watching a few planes land .The one I've posted maybe Avril's Frank should cover his eyes for this one Even the guy filming was a tad worried ,lets hope these winds sod off as they are no good to man nor beast . This is probably going to get deleted, but basically in these circumstances, this is what you do. Simple really ! "Airbus FCTM does say for a crosswind landing: LATERAL AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROLFINAL APPROACHIn crosswind conditions, a crabbed-approach wings-level should be flown with the aircraft (cockpit) positioned on the extended runway centerline until the flare.FLARE The objectives of the lateral and directional control of the aircraft during the flare are: To land on the centerline, and to minimize the lateral loads on the main landing gear. The recommended de-crab technique is to use all of the following: The rudder to align the aircraft with the runway heading during the flare The roll control, if needed, to maintain the aircraft on the runway centerline. Any tendency to drift downwind should be counteracted by an appropriate lateral (roll) input on the sidestick. In the case of strong crosswind, in the de-crab phase, the PF should be prepared to add small bank angle into the wind in order to maintain the aircraft on the runway centerline. The aircraft may be landed with a partial de-crab (residual crab angle up to about 5 °) to prevent an excessive bank. This technique prevents wingtip/sharklet (or engine nacelle) strike caused by an excessive bank angle.As a consequence, this may result in touching down with some bank angle into the wind (hence with the upwind landing gear first)." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 2, 2022 #30737 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Good morning on this mild 10.c but that will soon change for the weekend ,back to cool weather . Here's a handy tip for car drivers Take care and have a nice day 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 2, 2022 #30738 Share Posted February 2, 2022 We decided that we needed to book a cruise this morning. We are still not comfortable with going abroad because of DH's health so we are going with Princess around Britain. We have done this before but this time we go into Portland and Cork which are new ports for us. It will be good to be on a ship again. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 2, 2022 #30739 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I just received this in the post. 8 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eglesbrech Posted February 2, 2022 #30740 Share Posted February 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, Josy1953 said: I just received this in the post. A small gesture but at least an acknowledgment of what you do and all other volunteers have done to help. Thank you 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 2, 2022 #30741 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Thought for today 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted February 2, 2022 #30742 Share Posted February 2, 2022 1 minute ago, Eglesbrech said: A small gesture but at least an acknowledgment of what you do and all other volunteers have done to help. Thank you Thank you. It is nice to have received it. The person who is responsible for our hub and 2 other local hubs has invited all of the volunteers out to a local asian restaurant, these gestures are thoughtful and make us feel appreciated. I am sure that all of the volunteers feel, as I do, we don't do it for recognition but we hope that in our small way we are helping to stop people becoming seriously ill and to save lives. The real heros for me are the doctors and nurses who have worked over and above what they have ever done before. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 2, 2022 #30743 Share Posted February 2, 2022 16 hours ago, wowzz said: This is probably going to get deleted, but basically in these circumstances, this is what you do. Simple really ! "Airbus FCTM does say for a crosswind landing: LATERAL AND DIRECTIONAL CONTROLFINAL APPROACHIn crosswind conditions, a crabbed-approach wings-level should be flown with the aircraft (cockpit) positioned on the extended runway centerline until the flare.FLARE The objectives of the lateral and directional control of the aircraft during the flare are: To land on the centerline, and to minimize the lateral loads on the main landing gear. The recommended de-crab technique is to use all of the following: The rudder to align the aircraft with the runway heading during the flare The roll control, if needed, to maintain the aircraft on the runway centerline. Any tendency to drift downwind should be counteracted by an appropriate lateral (roll) input on the sidestick. In the case of strong crosswind, in the de-crab phase, the PF should be prepared to add small bank angle into the wind in order to maintain the aircraft on the runway centerline. The aircraft may be landed with a partial de-crab (residual crab angle up to about 5 °) to prevent an excessive bank. This technique prevents wingtip/sharklet (or engine nacelle) strike caused by an excessive bank angle.As a consequence, this may result in touching down with some bank angle into the wind (hence with the upwind landing gear first)." Thank you for the information. Wind Shear is the big worry. Graham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted February 2, 2022 #30744 Share Posted February 2, 2022 33 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Thank you for the information. Wind Shear is the big worry. Graham. I thought Alan Shearer was your biggest worry back in the day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 2, 2022 #30745 Share Posted February 2, 2022 17 hours ago, wowzz said: this is what you do. Simple really ! FINAL APPROACHIn crosswind conditions, a crabbed-approach wings-level should be flown with the aircraft (cockpit) positioned on the extended runway centerline until the flare. If all else fails ..Go around or squawk7600 59 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Thank you for the information. Wind Shear is the big worry. Graham. I'd be more worried it did not land and stop where they said it would . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 2, 2022 #30746 Share Posted February 2, 2022 5 hours ago, kalos said: If all else fails ..Go around or squawk7600 No real need for 7600 in that situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 3, 2022 #30747 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Good morning ,hope everyone's ok. As you can see I'm not good with radio's My first day taking flying lessons as a pilot. Control tower: Can you give me your position? Me: I am next to a cloud that looks like a lion. Control tower: Can you be more specific? Me: Simba Have a nice day 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 3, 2022 #30748 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Good morning. It is currently 8°C and sunny. January was the sunniest January on record in the UK and February is trying to emulate January so far. I hope everyone has a nice day whatever your plans. Take care. Graham. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMichelle Posted February 3, 2022 #30749 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Just found the new MDR menu for P&O... 😂 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted February 3, 2022 #30750 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Always knew that brown gravy would catch on 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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