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Forum: Tech Log
14th Mar 2014, 19:18
Replies: 14
Views: 1,833
Posted By Captain Smithy

Many PSRs also have a Wx beam as well as an...

Many PSRs also have a Wx beam as well as an Aircraft beam, which can display Wx on the display as well. It's not always used however.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2014, 19:10
Replies: 34
Views: 5,061
Posted By Captain Smithy

Inverness like Stalag 47? Eh? Some folk have been...

Inverness like Stalag 47? Eh? Some folk have been at the meths I think. There's lots of GA activity there and it's worth a visit.

If you want the Stalag 47 treatment go to Edinburgh. Absolute...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2013, 08:50
Replies: 29
Views: 4,735
Posted By Captain Smithy

Well, if it's all a load of "Right-Wing bollocks"...

Well, if it's all a load of "Right-Wing bollocks" printed by some Tory rag then it's a bit funny how all they're doing is reported what has happened in a public court of law...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2013, 09:24
Replies: 29
Views: 4,735
Posted By Captain Smithy

I'm glad you think so, for the rest of us our...

I'm glad you think so, for the rest of us our experience has been the opposite.

So why him and not the rest of us?

I think most of us can see the future on this one. Laddo gets all the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2013, 08:24
Replies: 29
Views: 4,735
Posted By Captain Smithy

So is it now a given that we will all now get a...

So is it now a given that we will all now get a free PPL at state cost?

As has already been said, why does he and his brother "need" flying lessons/Uni? The rest of us had to start by going to...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2013, 10:02
Replies: 29
Views: 4,735
Posted By Captain Smithy

I'm surprised more haven't commented on this...

I'm surprised more haven't commented on this bizarre case. It certainly makes me feel sore as I struggle through trying to fund and work towards something I may never achieve, and yet someone who has...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2013, 13:44
Replies: 48
Views: 10,307
Posted By Captain Smithy

Like any other clubs, Flying Clubs can have a...

Like any other clubs, Flying Clubs can have a range of personalities, some positive and others not so. Some are welcoming and friendly whilst others can be a bit cliquey, elitist and snobby....
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2013, 13:33
Replies: 281
Views: 61,869
Posted By Captain Smithy

A worrying trend of current times is for...

A worrying trend of current times is for individuals to be publicly lambasted and ridiculed on public forums, Keechbook, Tw-atter etc. by largely anonymous individuals who freely pass comment on...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Oct 2013, 09:37
Replies: 49
Views: 13,954
Posted By Captain Smithy

1. The farce of "security"; being fondled, felt,...

1. The farce of "security"; being fondled, felt, scrutinized, questioned, having to remove shoes, raking through bags etc. Also being chastised about tools/equipment. :rolleyes:

2. The seemingly...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Aug 2013, 12:01
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,536,712
Posted By Captain Smithy

So you would quite happily accept the greatly...

So you would quite happily accept the greatly increased risk of an incident threatening your safety and possibly your life through enforced presenteeism just so as to satisfy your ignorance. You are...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2013, 21:09
Replies: 35
Views: 3,887
Posted By Captain Smithy

Kirkwall is great :cool: Surprised at the...

Kirkwall is great :cool:

Surprised at the comments on Schnecky, i think its pretty relaxed.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2013, 21:02
Replies: 2
Views: 952
Posted By Captain Smithy

Lambs Hill, Skye

Planning a trip to Skye and noticed "Lambs Hill" on the half-mil. Never noticed it before! Does anyone have any info on it as i can't find any, wondering if it is open to visitors.
Forum: Tech Log
12th Apr 2013, 23:33
Replies: 13
Views: 1,853
Posted By Captain Smithy

Hear hear AtomKraft. My instant reaction whenever...

Hear hear AtomKraft. My instant reaction whenever I see/hear an article title beginning with the dreaded words "Climate Change..." I instantly think "here we go again, yet another load of bollocks"....
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2013, 16:33
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,432
Posted By Captain Smithy

abgd I think piperboy84's point is that if...

abgd I think piperboy84's point is that if politicians are hell-bent on pumping us all for tax then frittering it away on crap then at least it is nice for us aviation folks to enjoy the fruits of...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2013, 19:17
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,432
Posted By Captain Smithy

A good summary of things piperboy84. Smithy

A good summary of things piperboy84.

Smithy
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2013, 09:37
Replies: 2
Views: 1,199
Posted By Captain Smithy

A common problem "finger trouble". I get a lot of...

A common problem "finger trouble". I get a lot of radios chucked at me that are supposedly "knackered" and all that's happened is that the users aren't aware that the squelch is turned up too high....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2012, 12:02
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,787
Posted By Captain Smithy

Hi WW, Sorry I don't mean to continually...

Hi WW,

Sorry I don't mean to continually mention BA, it's just an example that for similar pricing you can fly with a non-LCC hence better value for money. I tend to compare EZY and BE as both...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2012, 11:34
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,787
Posted By Captain Smithy

More or less sums it up torquelink. Charge too...

More or less sums it up torquelink. Charge too much, people don't buy your product. Don't charge enough, you don't make money. Get it wrong and you end up stuck in a never-ending spiral of increasing...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2012, 08:38
Replies: 970
Views: 306,082
Posted By Captain Smithy

HIAL run the airport under subsidy from the...

HIAL run the airport under subsidy from the Scottish Parliament.

As I mentioned on the FlyBe thread, the harsh law of economics is at play here. Edinburgh is an hour down the road where you can...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Oct 2012, 08:29
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,787
Posted By Captain Smithy

Whilst I agree with the concept shed, FlyBe does...

Whilst I agree with the concept shed, FlyBe does indeed market itself as a low-fares airline. I regularly see adverts for FlyBe proclaiming "cheap flights" but over the period of several years I can...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
25th Oct 2012, 15:27
Replies: 3,930
Views: 1,918,787
Posted By Captain Smithy

Someone asked the question "Why can't FlyBe...

Someone asked the question "Why can't FlyBe compete with Easyjet or Ryanair?". Perhaps a case in point would be the flight prices compared with other low cost carriers.

Future wifey and I flew...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2012, 13:17
Replies: 26
Views: 5,016
Posted By Captain Smithy

I wish we had 100LL for £2.28 round these parts....

I wish we had 100LL for £2.28 round these parts. That's actually quite cheap in comparison to some places. I know of a certain "big" airport that was charging £2.70/lt not long ago :eek:

I feel...
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Jul 2012, 10:04
Replies: 44
Views: 21,762
Posted By Captain Smithy

The reason it's on is to clearly identify what...

The reason it's on is to clearly identify what approach is in use... just because the airport has an ILS doesn't mean it wil be the default approach aid. Can understand where you're coming from but...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2012, 10:54
Replies: 71
Views: 16,356
Posted By Captain Smithy

This is an interesting discussion, and I wish we...

This is an interesting discussion, and I wish we had more of this sort of thing on PPRuNE.

Katamarino - good point about summoning help e.g. AFS, rescue etc., there again I would argue for Fuji's...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2012, 09:55
Replies: 71
Views: 16,356
Posted By Captain Smithy

If you have a handheld, then you can use that....

If you have a handheld, then you can use that. Alternatively, if you need to stick it in a field/divert to a strip and land no radio, then do that first and then telephone the ATC unit you were...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2012, 09:46
Replies: 71
Views: 16,356
Posted By Captain Smithy

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate. Flying the...

Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.

Flying the aircraft comes first over anything else. Deal with the problem, sort out your diversion, only then worry about talking.

I'd only cut fuel if it was a...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2012, 11:24
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,432
Posted By Captain Smithy

...So in other words, either way it's going to...

...So in other words, either way it's going to cost a lot.

I sincerely hope someone with a bit of common sense is tasked with looking at it, and a thorough, honest, well-informed business case is...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2012, 16:58
Replies: 43
Views: 7,989
Posted By Captain Smithy

Nobody knows what the true effects of flying...

Nobody knows what the true effects of flying close to turbines are, principally because as with any other obstruction, its good practice and common sense, never mind airmanship, to stay well away...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2012, 10:00
Replies: 43
Views: 7,989
Posted By Captain Smithy

I think in all reality we all suspected that this...

I think in all reality we all suspected that this would be rammed through regardless of consequence. A small GA airfield and a group of pilots (neither the most liked groups of people in Britain) vs....
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2012, 08:27
Replies: 82
Views: 18,724
Posted By Captain Smithy

Had a petrolhead mate who went to the Goodwood...

Had a petrolhead mate who went to the Goodwood Festival Of Greed a couple of years back (not by air it has to be said), said it was brilliant fun but horrendously expensive.

Supply and Demand...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2012, 21:25
Replies: 226
Views: 33,495
Posted By Captain Smithy

Excellent post DAR in all respects, very...

Excellent post DAR in all respects, very fascinating story (we need more of this sort of info on PPRuNE) and excellent points raised all round. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2012, 21:15
Replies: 36
Views: 6,514
Posted By Captain Smithy

Peter, the scenario you describe is exactly the...

Peter, the scenario you describe is exactly the one I am concerned at.

Pboyall - Very well put.

Torque Tonight - I suspect you are largely correct re: the response to a lost bimbler, however...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2012, 12:24
Replies: 18
Views: 1,792
Posted By Captain Smithy

I'd recommend "Mountain Flying" by Sparky Imeson....

I'd recommend "Mountain Flying" by Sparky Imeson. You can get it from Transair, it is an excellent book full of advice on crossing ridges, valley flying, dealing with mountain waves etc.
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2012, 12:15
Replies: 36
Views: 6,514
Posted By Captain Smithy

Interesting question re: an intercept when IMC...

Interesting question re: an intercept when IMC prevail. Had a look at the leaflet and otherwise it is pretty clear, however my concern is that the use of non-standard procedures is not a help to...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2012, 20:38
Replies: 129
Views: 35,200
Posted By Captain Smithy

What's the fuss? An employer has requested a...

What's the fuss? An employer has requested a dress code. Big deal. Most of the rest of the world does. Is it really that much to ask people to put on a smart pair of jeans and a shirt?

We don't...
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