Banned Phrases - W
Wallapa
(onomat) A verbal simulation of the sound of weapon detonating or of something hitting something else at speed. Banag cf. Thunk, Dnnk
Related definitions:
- Dink
- Dnnk
- Thunk
Walter
(n.) A collection of currency contributed to equally by all members in the group, held by a single nominated person, with which to buy alcoholic beverages for the group. Kitty, Cat
- TBC
Wang off
(v.) To drop munitions. Punk off, Hoof off
Related definitions:
- Hoof off
- Pickle Button
- Plinking
- Poop off
Wank itself to death
(v.) A process by which a piece of equipment destroys itself by trying to perform more tasks than designed for.
- TBC
Wank TAMPA/HAMPA
(v.) To unnecessarily refine a plan on the automated mission planning aid. cf. Measure with micrometer hit with an axe
Related definitions:
- Measure with a micrometer, hit with an axe
Warm fuzzy (feeling)
(n.) To feel reassured that one has prepared for all airborne unseen eventualities.
- TBC
Warp-factor snot
(adj.) Extremely fast indeed. Meningy knots, Shit off a shiny shovel, At the speed of a thousand gazelles
Related definitions:
- Firewall
- Max(y) chat
- Meningy knots
- Shit off a shiny shovel
Wash up
(v.) To conclude summarising the relevant points of a visit, exercise, course or series of events. wind up cf. Bottom line
- TBC
Waterskiing behind the aircraft
(v.) To have reached the limit of one’s mental capacity when airborne. Hanging off the tailplane cf. Maxed out
Related definitions:
- Hanging off the tailplane
- Head fire
- Maxed out
Wax
(v.) 1. To fly too close to something on the ground.2. Too beat someone in air combat. Eg: I ~ed his ass. Rinse Out, Beat up, Wire cf. Dust off
Related definitions:
- Dust off
- Rinse out
- Rot off
Weak sisters
(pl. n.) Least capable ac in a combined air operation package from a performance point of view, around which most of the sortie planning has to be done. Eg: The egress flow will be the reverse of the Ingress, except for the ~ who will climb to FL 240. Fuel bitches
Related definitions:
- Fuel bitches
Wedge
(n.) 1. A suitably impressive amount of money. 2. The simplest tool known to man.
- TBC
Weedysphere
(adj.) The extreme low level environment. Down in the weeds
Related definitions:
- Down in the weeds
- Flight Level Nosebleed
- Gentlemen’s height
Weekend Power
(n.) Max Power. max chat, meningyknots
- TBC
Wets
(pl. n.) Liquid refreshments.
- TBC
What goes on tour, stays on tour
(phr.) A theoretical rule that allows those not in the vicinity of their partner or spouse to cheat on them. Detachment rules, The two tacan rule, beyond 10 west
Related definitions:
- Detachment rules
- Outside the FIR
Wheels is wheels
(stat.) The stated time of departure for the transport has passed and therefore we should depart without delay even if there are still people yet to board. Can be accompanied by an annoying watch tapping gesture.
Related definitions:
- Shed bus
When push comes to shove
(phr.) After everything else has been taken into consideration this is the most important fact. Usually used to describe at least 5 different facts. At the end of the day, Bottom line
Related definitions:
- TBC
Whistle-stop tour
(n.) A brief summary of all pertinent information relating to the subject under discussion. Quick canter through
Related definitions:
- Quick canter/rattle through
- Skating through
White man’s magic
(n.) Term used by the uneducated to describe the operation of avionics. Black magic, Ones and noughts/zeros cf. Wiggly amps
Related definitions:
- Black art
- Ones and noughts/zeros
- Science occurs
- Smoke and mirrors
White/Green Carder
(n.) Classification of pilot based on the instrument rating that they hold.
Related definitions:
- TBC
Whoopi Goldberg
(n.) A cup of tea or coffee containing no milk or sugar. NATO standard, Julie Andrews, Lindford Christie, Shirley Bassey
Related definitions:
- Julie Andrews
- Linford Christie
- NATO standard
- Shirley Bassey
Wibble
(stat.) Said when no intelligent answer to a question can be produced. From Black Adder Goes Forth.
Related definitions:
- TBC
Wide open
(adj.) Very good weather with no cloud and very good visibility. Gin clear
Related definitions:
- Gin Clear
Wiffadyll
(n.) A non-specific aerobatic manoeuvre. Octaflugeron cf. Nicky nacky noo
Related definitions:
- Octaflugeron
Wiggly amps
(pl. n.) Term used by the uneducated to describe the action of electromagnetic waves or electronic equipment. cf. Bernouillis, Lift fairies, skyhooks, Ones and noughts/zeros, Science occurs
Related definitions:
- Erg
- Ones and noughts/zeros
- Science occurs
- Sky hooks
- Smoke and mirrors
Wilco
(Stat.) I will comply with your instructions. Usually used when talking on the telephone. From Radio Telephony.
Related definitions:
- Roger (Dodge)
Winchester
(adj.) Run out of an obvious item, eg “Chaps i’m ~beer”. Bingo
Related definitions:
- TBC
Wind up
(v.) 1. Increase the difficulty of something. 2. Bring something to a conclusion.
Related definitions:
- TBC
Wind your neck in / Select “neck in” and wind
(phr.) Please cease to consider your inputs to this conversation of any significance to me. Get back in your box
Related definitions:
- TBC
Wing it
(v.) Rely on one’s instinctive knowledge to complete a task. Cuff it, TLAR
Related definitions:
- TBC
Wings
(n.) The pilot of the aircraft. Stick monkey, Nose gunner, Seat to stick interface
Related definitions:
- IFU3
- Nose gunner
- Seat to stick interface
- Stick Monkey
Wipe your minge
(v.) Used to tell someone to stop being a wuss and be more like a man: Eg: “I don’t care if Miss Moneypenny dumped you and slept with your brother, ~ Mr Bond.” Man Up, Dry your eyes, Grow a spine
Related definitions:
- Get some hair on your arse
- LMF
Wire
(v.) To perform an extremely low flypast. Wax, Beat up, Rinse out
Related definitions:
- Rinse out
- Rot off
Wire Straightener
(n.) An RAF Search and Rescue winchman. Dope on a rope
Related definitions:
- Dope on a Rope
Wishile
(n.) A missile that has been fired with a very low probability of hitting its target. cf. Telegraph pole
Related definitions:
- TBC
Witch’s tit
(n.) A reticule slewing controller in the front cockpit of the Tornado GR4 so named for it’s black pointy shape set upon a circular base.
Related definitions:
- TBC
WIWOL
(acron.) When I was on lightnings, often used to start a boring story. cf. Pull up a sandbag
Related definitions:
- TBC
Wizard Prang
(adj.) A bombing mission that resulted in a large amount of destruction being caused.
Related definitions:
- Aircrew sunshine
- Shit and corruption
- Shit and derision
Woefully inadequate (lacrunabilis inadiquatum)
(adj.) Used to describe the performance (usually of a student on the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit) if they have not performed to the standard required.
Related definitions:
- TBC
Won’t go down and slow down
(phr.) Seemingly all aircraft type encompassing phrase used by Qualified Flying Instructors to chastise descent profile decisions.
Related definitions:
- TBC
Woolly
(adj.) Not exact. So inexact as to be near useless. Nebby
Related definitions:
- Nebbsville
- Nebby
Work like a one armed paper hanger
(phr.) To work extremely frantically and hard on something.
Related definitions:
- TBC
Worth fighting for not worth dying for
(phr.) A phrase indicating that the loss of one’s life for this cause is not necessary but it is still a worthy cause.
Related definitions:
- TBC
Wozzle jet
(n.) A harrier aircraft. Plastic pig, Flying tea trolley, Bona
Related definitions:
- Bona Jet
- Flying tea trolley
- Nozzly no mates
- One Man One Fan
- Plastic pig
Wristwatch
(n.) What ever time datum the speaker wishes. Zeberdee, Zulu
Related definitions:
- TBC