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iPad in the Cockpit

Here’s a great article about using the iPad mini in an F-5N Tiger II cockpit. I’ve ordered the 9-G Kneeboard by Wings and a gel back case so I can use my iPad as a kneeboard.

F-5N Tiger II

iPad mini

iPad in Real Life: Erik Hess, F-5N Tiger II Pilot

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Some Harrier Pics From Years Ago

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Cool morning at the airport

Taken at Stand 317

Cambridge scientist debunks flying myth

Aeroplanes can fly because their wings cause the air pressure underneath to be greater than that above, lifting them into the air. But engineers have for years been frustrated by a theory which wrongly explains what causes the change in pressure to occur.

The myth is commonly found in school textbooks and aeroplane flight [...]

Served on 4, IV(AC), IV(R)?

IV(R) Sqn is reforming at RAF Valley as a Hawk squadron on Thursday 24 November 2011. There will be a parade at 1300 and a dinner in the evening (£35/head). For more details, and to book your place, please go to the FourFax website.

See you there!

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