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February 20, 2006 at 11:11 am in reply to: tunes to fly too #1945087

dakota2
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Tunes to Fly to!!!!!

😎
A year or so ago at the Waddington Airshow a display was given by a Nimrod and the music played over the PA was Elgars “Nimrod” it fitted into the display superbly. Great stuff as I am both an aircraft enthusiast and a classical music man. Lets have more of this at airshows as it gives a further dimention to the flying
Anyone agree!!!!!

dakota

January 10, 2006 at 3:28 pm in reply to: ww2 USAAF Base Units #1343555

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Base Air Depot USAF

Can someone explain the meaning and duty of a “Base Unit” in USAAF WW2 organization?
Avi[/QUOTE]

These Units had a major function to prepare new aircraft for combat units.
Bomber aircraft flown across the north or south atlantic ferry routes normally arrived in the UK at Prestwick or St.Mawgan, St.Eval and Valley. They were then ferried to a Base Air Depot for inspection and modification if facilities were overloaded, to a storage airfield Greencastle, Mullaghmore, Toome and Langford Bridge.
A full write up on these units can be found in “Mighty Eighth War Manual” by Roger Freeman on pages 138/140.

dakota

December 11, 2005 at 9:35 am in reply to: Engines #230946

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Just think – if you hand started your engine you would “flick” it anti clockwise consequently your starter is turning it correctly.
I am not quite sure of your comment re the cone!
This is usually referred to as a “Spinner” the important thing is to make sure that the crankshaft nut is fully tightened.
If I can be of further help please advise.

dakota2

November 29, 2005 at 10:55 am in reply to: General Discussion #338202

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:dev2:
I am definately ENGLISH (not even a European)!!!!!!!

dakota

November 29, 2005 at 10:55 am in reply to: Take the "Britishness Test" #1927853

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:dev2:
I am definately ENGLISH (not even a European)!!!!!!!

dakota

November 27, 2005 at 12:22 pm in reply to: Starting your own flying club #231878

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One of the big problems you may encounter is that of a “Flying Field” as you need permission from the local council to even use a grass field (change of use).
Being a Club Member myself until recently I have experienced lots of problems with this, some people object to model aircraft being flown within half a mile of their houses due to the “noise” level.
This noise level is far less than their flymo’s but they still object and one has to agree to certain noise levels being adhered to.
IT CAN BE USUALLY OVERCOME !
Good luck – get them flying it a great hobby.

dakota 2

November 27, 2005 at 12:03 pm in reply to: Radio Equipment #231880

dakota2
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Both RX and TX must have the same Crystals (Chips) to work. If they are of the same make you will have no problems although some different makes will take another makes crystals but this is not recommended.

dakota2

November 21, 2005 at 11:56 am in reply to: Should all Police Officers be armed ? #1929739

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As a retired Police Officer with things changing to such an extent since I was in the Force I would recommend that they now be armed.
In the late 50’s I was a Traffic Officer and we had very little problems no one ever thought of shooting us (generally) but if I was still in the force I would want to be able to protect myself by being able to shoot back if necessary. The whole scene has completely changed.

dakota

November 21, 2005 at 11:56 am in reply to: General Discussion #343349

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As a retired Police Officer with things changing to such an extent since I was in the Force I would recommend that they now be armed.
In the late 50’s I was a Traffic Officer and we had very little problems no one ever thought of shooting us (generally) but if I was still in the force I would want to be able to protect myself by being able to shoot back if necessary. The whole scene has completely changed.

dakota

October 21, 2005 at 3:45 pm in reply to: Which book are you reading right now? #1934321

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I am reading the new book by William Donald called “John Burn One-zero-five”
and excellent publication about the 305BG at Chelveston Airfield great pictures and write-up. Worth obtaining.

dakota 2

October 21, 2005 at 3:45 pm in reply to: General Discussion #355337

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I am reading the new book by William Donald called “John Burn One-zero-five”
and excellent publication about the 305BG at Chelveston Airfield great pictures and write-up. Worth obtaining.

dakota 2

October 21, 2005 at 3:02 pm in reply to: Delectable Dakotas #1342201

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ALL GREAT PICCIES LADS My favourite aircraft – why- it was designed when I was born – its still going strong – cor!

dakota

October 9, 2005 at 8:59 am in reply to: General Discussion #360413

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Hi Steve
Roger Freeman was an 8th Airforce specialist. Without him we would not have had
the “B.17 Flying Fortress Story” , “The Mighty Eighth”, “Mighty Eighth War Manual”,
“Claims to Fame The B.17 Flying Fortress” and others.

dakota

October 9, 2005 at 8:59 am in reply to: The man himself (Roger Freeman) #1936588

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Hi Steve
Roger Freeman was an 8th Airforce specialist. Without him we would not have had
the “B.17 Flying Fortress Story” , “The Mighty Eighth”, “Mighty Eighth War Manual”,
“Claims to Fame The B.17 Flying Fortress” and others.

dakota

October 8, 2005 at 11:13 am in reply to: Driving #1936806

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Don’t forget M.S.M (Mirror, signal, manoeuvre – and watch the language – Examiners also know different languages for different people. (Yes its true).

dakota (ex Driving Standards Agency Examiner)
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