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22nd Sep 2018, 08:34
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Posted By nkt2000

so is this thread

so is this thread
18th Aug 2018, 16:23
Replies: 14
Views: 1,663
Posted By nkt2000

What has happened to GRAMET. I use that a lot and...

What has happened to GRAMET. I use that a lot and it still works on my phone but I have just wiped and restored my iPad mini and now GRAMET is no longer available. Any ideas why?
6th Jun 2018, 15:42
Replies: 36
Views: 12,659
Posted By nkt2000

Hi PIperboy i présumé it was you refuelling at...

Hi PIperboy
i présumé it was you refuelling at Dundee this afternoon. I was going to intro myself but was busy preflighting OF. Am doing my IMC rating. By the time I got finished you were off again....
18th Apr 2018, 11:46
Replies: 104
Views: 25,626
Posted By nkt2000

I was taught to deal with stalls in the landing...

I was taught to deal with stalls in the landing configuration when turn from base to final. I usually have two stages of flap at that time and leave the final stage until on final (if I use it at...
7th Apr 2018, 16:30
Replies: 93
Views: 27,281
Posted By nkt2000

I have been through Leuchars matz a few times,...

I have been through Leuchars matz a few times, including on my flight test and I have always been given a “clearance” through their overhead. Bit of a nuisance if you are heading to Fyfe as it makes...
10th Mar 2018, 09:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,122
Posted By nkt2000

There is a private strip somewhere near Turriff. ...

There is a private strip somewhere near Turriff. Contact Sandy Mitchell. You can get his contact number from the website Alexander Air Flight Training (http://www.alexair.co.uk)
12th Nov 2017, 11:10
Replies: 11
Views: 2,237
Posted By nkt2000

During my training, I did a low level navex from...

During my training, I did a low level navex from Perth to Montrose at about 800 feet. My instructor was sitting beside me. It went very well but I was conscious all the time that I was traveling at...
11th Nov 2017, 11:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,496
Posted By nkt2000

I know at least one group looking for new...

I know at least one group looking for new member(s). Pm me and I will sent you details.
25th Oct 2017, 10:58
Replies: 41
Views: 9,836
Posted By nkt2000

How about learning to fly a glider. That is...

How about learning to fly a glider. That is significantly cheaper than powered aircraft and, I am sure, almost as much fun.
12th Oct 2017, 07:58
Replies: 42
Views: 8,964
Posted By nkt2000

Thanks PB, will give it a go sometime. What...

Thanks PB, will give it a go sometime. What length is the strip?
11th Oct 2017, 14:52
Replies: 42
Views: 8,964
Posted By nkt2000

I flew over PP84’s strip yesterday on the way...

I flew over PP84’s strip yesterday on the way back from Perth to Aberdeen. I was at about 2500 feet and would have gone in lower for a closer look see but it there was an aircraft taxing down there...
10th Mar 2017, 09:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,444
Posted By nkt2000

Well worth watching

Well worth watching
8th Mar 2017, 12:15
Replies: 48
Views: 13,430
Posted By nkt2000

When I did my training, neither I nor my...

When I did my training, neither I nor my instructor could get our C172 to spin. It just settled itself down again every time we tried with virtually no input from me. That's one of the reasons I...
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2017, 10:15
Replies: 16
Views: 12,298
Posted By nkt2000

I have done that but hoped that I would also get...

I have done that but hoped that I would also get some useful info from pilots.
Forum: Rotorheads
24th Feb 2017, 08:34
Replies: 16
Views: 12,298
Posted By nkt2000

Thanks for the responses. However, I am no...

Thanks for the responses. However, I am no further forward. I was hoping someone would post the actual flying policy rather than personal opinions. Noiseboy has come closes to an actual answer. ...
Forum: Rotorheads
22nd Feb 2017, 10:49
Replies: 16
Views: 12,298
Posted By nkt2000

North Sea Helicopter flying limits

Question for anyone flying helicopters to offshore platforms in the North Sea from Aberdeen:


What are your flying limits with respect to sea state?
Do you ask the platform or the ERRV what is...
19th Jan 2017, 11:04
Replies: 40
Views: 9,991
Posted By nkt2000

I recall from my training that my instructor and...

I recall from my training that my instructor and I could not get our C172SP to spin no matter what we tried. It just sorted itself out every time. BTW, I chose to train on a 172 rather than a PA28...
7th Jan 2017, 12:39
Replies: 43
Views: 5,797
Posted By nkt2000

The only place I have Been where you have to call...

The only place I have Been where you have to call for startup is Fife as they do parachute jumping and don't want anyone dropping onto your propeller.
11th Dec 2016, 17:41
Replies: 26
Views: 14,684
Posted By nkt2000

I was at Perth yesterday. ACS took my landing...

I was at Perth yesterday. ACS took my landing fees and I even got a free pen. The guy said he was trying to get rid of them. It is an ACS pen!
Surprisingly, Perth was dead as door nails. The...
11th Dec 2016, 14:04
Replies: 19
Views: 3,856
Posted By nkt2000

I always though that "air station" was a term...

I always though that "air station" was a term used by the navy, as in naval air station. I grew up near an active RAF base and never heard anyone call it a station. A Group Captain is not a naval...
9th Dec 2016, 13:11
Replies: 30
Views: 3,678
Posted By nkt2000

I was told by an instructor on a ship handling...

I was told by an instructor on a ship handling simulator course that you should always use your engines to get you out of trouble, not to get you into it. Wise words.
4th Nov 2016, 15:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,807
Posted By nkt2000

During my training, at a well known NE Scotland...

During my training, at a well known NE Scotland airport, my instructor told me not to worry about declaring an emergency if I thought I was in trouble. He reckoned that the guys in the fire station...
21st Sep 2016, 09:13
Replies: 14
Views: 1,986
Posted By nkt2000

On yer go @SF

On yer go @SF
20th Sep 2016, 08:37
Replies: 14
Views: 1,986
Posted By nkt2000

Yes but looks like it hasn't been updated since...

Yes but looks like it hasn't been updated since 2006!
17th Aug 2016, 19:01
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By nkt2000

I would be surprised if, under the freedom of...

I would be surprised if, under the freedom of information act , you we not entitled to a copy of your notes if you so wished. Could be data protection act.
11th Aug 2016, 15:02
Replies: 73
Views: 11,866
Posted By nkt2000

Rule No. 1 - DW is always right (Substitute your...

Rule No. 1 - DW is always right (Substitute your name here)
Rule No.2 - If in doubt, rule No.1 applies
Rule No.3 - There is no rule No.3:)
10th Aug 2016, 10:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,767
Posted By nkt2000

In the marine industry, electronic chart systems...

In the marine industry, electronic chart systems (ECDIS) have to be duplicated (two completely independent systems) in order to avoid having to carry paper charts as well. I presume this is what is...
3rd Jun 2016, 14:28
Replies: 53
Views: 12,815
Posted By nkt2000

You guys are starting to worry me. I have done...

You guys are starting to worry me. I have done almost all of my training in C172s and have had my license since September last year. My instructor always told me that approach speed was 65 knots...
21st May 2016, 10:17
Replies: 6
Views: 1,941
Posted By nkt2000

The C172 Skyhawk I fly has two comm and two nav...

The C172 Skyhawk I fly has two comm and two nav antennas. Comm on the cockpit roof and nav on the vertical stabiliser
15th May 2016, 09:37
Replies: 34
Views: 6,712
Posted By nkt2000

It reminds me of a joke I heard years ago. A...

It reminds me of a joke I heard years ago. A country guy made good called up the garage to complain that his new Bentley motorcar would not get above a crawling speed. The mechanic asked him what...
28th Apr 2016, 20:12
Replies: 20
Views: 5,062
Posted By nkt2000

Afaik CAA discourage the use of both polarised...

Afaik CAA discourage the use of both polarised and photochromic lenses by pilots. There is a CAA paper on it.
8th Apr 2016, 14:13
Replies: 89
Views: 16,262
Posted By nkt2000

I think the main problem is that we don't...

I think the main problem is that we don't understand the concept of "service" in the UK any more. I am not encouraged by some of the replies on this thread and I certainly wouldn't put any business...
7th Apr 2016, 11:56
Replies: 89
Views: 16,262
Posted By nkt2000

Fully agree with Dirtyprop. This should be...

Fully agree with Dirtyprop. This should be looked on as an opportunity to take work from a competitor, no matter what the circumstance. I expect Mr Heston is either extracting the yellow liquid or...
3rd Jul 2015, 20:03
Replies: 12
Views: 1,884
Posted By nkt2000

I fully endorse the guys at Scottish info. Always...

I fully endorse the guys at Scottish info. Always helpful and easy to talk to.
28th Apr 2015, 14:06
Replies: 29
Views: 9,286
Posted By nkt2000

I use an iPad mini and Dual XGPS150E with...

I use an iPad mini and Dual XGPS150E with Skydemon. I have been on the phone to Apple Support this afternoon. They tell me that is it a Skydemon and Dual issue as they should update their products...
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