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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Nov 2013, 12:01
Replies: 13
Views: 5,981
Posted By Pilotage

This is very much like the sort of behaviours...

This is very much like the sort of behaviours that caused me to take my business from CFS over the road to Bonus half a dozen years ago when I did my CPL. Twice in a row the instructor in my case...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2013, 16:56
Replies: 178
Views: 41,031
Posted By Pilotage

I was about Cranfield today. It is PFT, it...

I was about Cranfield today.

It is PFT, it is a PA38, it wasn't Chris Alexander. Seems to have been an instructor and their student, there were reports that they made a radio call about a rough...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2013, 14:46
Replies: 16
Views: 6,675
Posted By Pilotage

There are a lot of syndicates at Popham. The...

There are a lot of syndicates at Popham.

The best bet is to just go there, buy a cup of coffee, and read the noticeboard.

The man I'd trust for an honest opinion about any syndicate or...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2013, 10:28
Replies: 47
Views: 7,450
Posted By Pilotage

Fair point - my error. Partial pressure of...

Fair point - my error. Partial pressure of oxygen is the critical player. Brain fade!

Although it's still the human body, not the regulations, that have the casting vote.

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Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2013, 07:25
Replies: 47
Views: 7,450
Posted By Pilotage

It is however the human body which has the...

It is however the human body which has the casting vote.

It defines the oxygen requirements in terms of density altitude.

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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Mar 2013, 20:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,996
Posted By Pilotage

I have a postgraduate certificate in teaching and...

I have a postgraduate certificate in teaching and learning in further and higher education. When I did an instructors course I was told that I could apply for a dispensation. I decided not to try,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Feb 2013, 16:46
Replies: 4
Views: 2,622
Posted By Pilotage

The category is "EASAspeak" is "aeroplanes". So...

The category is "EASAspeak" is "aeroplanes". So SEP+MEP (plus any turbine time), but not including microlights or gliders.

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Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2013, 15:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,530
Posted By Pilotage

Did you study at school by just reading the...

Did you study at school by just reading the textbook then taking the exam? I certainly didn't.

If you apply the study skills you should have learned at school, they work just the same here. ...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2013, 13:46
Replies: 13
TAS
Views: 2,082
Posted By Pilotage

Mach 1 is, strangely enough, a Mach number. ...

Mach 1 is, strangely enough, a Mach number.

At any given set of conditions, it'll have TAS, CAS, EAS and IAS values - the relationship will keep moving, and is a function of temperature and...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2013, 21:54
Replies: 13
TAS
Views: 2,082
Posted By Pilotage

Ground speed - corrected for wind Gives...

Ground speed

- corrected for wind

Gives True Air Speed

- Corrected for Density

Gives Equivalent Air Speed
Forum: Tech Log
12th Feb 2013, 10:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,662
Posted By Pilotage

Try a Kenyan variety, something like a nilgiri in...

Try a Kenyan variety, something like a nilgiri in a broken orange pekoe leaf if your normal preference is English Breakfast. It's stronger and more bitter than the Ceylon/Assam blend which is a good...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2013, 09:56
Replies: 8
Views: 2,247
Posted By Pilotage

If you convert to an LAPL you can then add a...

If you convert to an LAPL you can then add a night rating.

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Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2013, 16:19
Replies: 14
Views: 4,769
Posted By Pilotage

I agree with most of the comments above,...

I agree with most of the comments above, particularly BPF's.

The AA5a (150hp) lifts about 150lb payload less than the AA5b (180hp) and they respectively will give a sensible cruise around 105kts...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Feb 2013, 19:19
Replies: 14
Views: 2,042
Posted By Pilotage

Yes. Most universities, regardless of what...

Yes.

Most universities, regardless of what you're registered for, will normally give the option at the end of the 2nd year.

Depending upon mean grades of-course. Typically a B-average with no...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Feb 2013, 16:41
Replies: 14
Views: 2,042
Posted By Pilotage

You need an MSc to get CEng if you only have a...

You need an MSc to get CEng if you only have a BEng; MEng will jump straight there and has substantial management content - mostly in the final year. But, if you have a strong interest in aircraft...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Feb 2013, 14:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,042
Posted By Pilotage

In which case you want an RAeS accredited MEng in...

In which case you want an RAeS accredited MEng in aerospace / aviation / aeronautical engineering from a good university (really, don't worry about the differences in titles, do look at the detailed...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
10th Feb 2013, 07:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,042
Posted By Pilotage

IF he wants to do maintenance engineering, rather...

IF he wants to do maintenance engineering, rather than aerospace/design/analytical engineering, your advice is right.

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Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Feb 2013, 22:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,042
Posted By Pilotage

Most managers in our industry don't have...

Most managers in our industry don't have management qualifications; if you reach the right level, there are generally in-house management skill training schemes.

Most managers in our industry have...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Feb 2013, 19:40
Replies: 14
Views: 2,042
Posted By Pilotage

If your interest is an either/or of aerospace...

If your interest is an either/or of aerospace engineering or professional flying, then I think you want a BEng + pilot studies combination. If this gives you a route to that, shoot for it - if...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
8th Feb 2013, 10:03
Replies: 62
Views: 37,290
Posted By Pilotage

Very simple really - go to your nearest GA...

Very simple really - go to your nearest GA airfield, find a hangar doing maintenance, and ask politely.

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Forum: Engineers & Technicians
7th Feb 2013, 16:28
Replies: 62
Views: 37,290
Posted By Pilotage

Not feasible during termtime, but the 10 week...

Not feasible during termtime, but the 10 week summer break at most UK universities lends itself to this sort of thing. Certainly I agree that a graduate engineer who is also a licenced engineer...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
5th Feb 2013, 20:07
Replies: 62
Views: 37,290
Posted By Pilotage

Start again! Your BEng/MEng education is...

Start again!

Your BEng/MEng education is directed completely wrongly for maintenance. If it's really what you want to do, duck out, start again from scratch.

The degree will do no harm, but...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2013, 17:28
Replies: 27
Views: 5,036
Posted By Pilotage

Max demonstrated means "worst seen during the...

Max demonstrated means "worst seen during the certification test programme". It has no other meaning.

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Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2013, 16:55
Replies: 27
Views: 5,036
Posted By Pilotage

http://www.commander.org/Bergcom/Tech/Documents/11...

http://www.commander.org/Bergcom/Tech/Documents/112A%20Flight%20Manual.pdf

On page 19 it does indeed give a "maximum demonstrated" crosswind value of 12 knots.

That seems very low; I've...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2013, 12:34
Replies: 4
Views: 660
Posted By Pilotage

Sennheiser XLR Cigarette Lighter Adapter - Marv...

Sennheiser XLR Cigarette Lighter Adapter - Marv Golden Pilot Supplies (http://www.marvgolden.com/sennheiser-xlr-cigarette-lighter-adapter.html)

This is the other way around, but I've good...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Jan 2013, 20:34
Replies: 15
Views: 7,241
Posted By Pilotage

Nevil Shute's autobiography "Slide Rule" contains...

Nevil Shute's autobiography "Slide Rule" contains some stories from when he was on a flying club committee at that time, including his views on hiring and firing instructors.

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Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2013, 19:25
Replies: 106
Views: 19,335
Posted By Pilotage

I tend to believe Chris Thompson of the two. ...

I tend to believe Chris Thompson of the two.

I've flown from Popham on and off for years, in a lot of types. I've witnessed several bollockings (thankfully never received any -at Popham anyhow),...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2013, 15:47
Replies: 1
Views: 1,055
Posted By Pilotage

Depends where you are in the world, but at a...

Depends where you are in the world, but at a rough figure, another 150 flying hours, a commercial licence, and then an instructors course.

Probably around £20k, £10k, £5k in that order.

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Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2013, 18:05
Replies: 15
Views: 2,142
Posted By Pilotage

I've flown into Carlisle and Newcastle - both...

I've flown into Carlisle and Newcastle - both welcome GA but Newcastle is very expensive.

The walking around Lydd in Kent might be very interesting - surrounded by sandflats and bird reserves.

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Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2013, 16:25
Replies: 106
Views: 19,335
Posted By Pilotage

If complaining, the best thing to do would be to...

If complaining, the best thing to do would be to complain to Dick Richardson. He is thoruoughly pro-aviation, will do just about anything to ensure his customers are safe and happy, and is very good...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2013, 08:20
Replies: 11
Views: 1,900
Posted By Pilotage

Whilst C152 are all very similar to each other,...

Whilst C152 are all very similar to each other, there is a lot more variation between C150 models. A generic C150 POH downloaded from the web may be quite misleading.

The only safe approach is to...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2013, 14:08
Replies: 27
Views: 5,432
Posted By Pilotage

If you own land, almost anywhere in the world,...

If you own land, almost anywhere in the world, you own it from the centre of the earth to the edge of the universe.

However, there are also, almost anywhere in the world, laws that permit other...
Forum: Flight Testing
4th Jan 2013, 12:22
Replies: 8
Views: 3,461
Posted By Pilotage

The short answer is probably "none". The use...

The short answer is probably "none".

The use of ground simulation is part of the shortening and de-risking of airborne testing. Ultimately, it's still the airborne test data which is used for...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2013, 19:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,406
Posted By Pilotage

Same firm. Hinton are trying to expand, and...

Same firm. Hinton are trying to expand, and taking advantage of the empty facilities at Cranfield after the departure of CATS and closure of Bonus and Cabair.

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Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2012, 12:06
Replies: 28
Views: 4,787
Posted By Pilotage

AAIB generally are extremely helpful and...

AAIB generally are extremely helpful and nonjudgemental in their dealings with the people who report accidents to them.

Unless they've been lied to, in which case they get very unpleasant, and...
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