From Zero to Forty Five - my PPL Diary
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Spicy Meatball
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Fixing position from an ad hoc VOR or VOR/DME in IMC is quite difficult
Thanks Beagle
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Spicy Meatball
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Now then ! 
Let's look at it another way. Let's just say that one day, I woke up 'Quantum Leap' style, to find myself doing 120 knots over the fence in a PA28. There is only one thing I could do, given that the average runway doesn't last forever, the only thing I feel would be appropriate would be to raise the nose, let the speed drop a little, apply full power, and go around. But that's the end of that one anyway........
I am lucky enough to be in an empty office today, with lots to do (honest)
Let's look at it another way. Let's just say that one day, I woke up 'Quantum Leap' style, to find myself doing 120 knots over the fence in a PA28. There is only one thing I could do, given that the average runway doesn't last forever, the only thing I feel would be appropriate would be to raise the nose, let the speed drop a little, apply full power, and go around. But that's the end of that one anyway........
I am lucky enough to be in an empty office today, with lots to do (honest)
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From: The noisy part of Papa 1-8 55 N 1 W
Yes I deleted it. It seems that a misunderstanding of the written english language is a problem here.
But it is a free bandwagon....
And I whole heartedly agree that any attempt to show off is foolish and indeed a dangerous practice, once again that was not the case of showing off .
But it is a free bandwagon....
And I whole heartedly agree that any attempt to show off is foolish and indeed a dangerous practice, once again that was not the case of showing off .
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Spicy Meatball
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I very much appreciate anyone's posts on here, and a bit of whole hearted debate never hurt nobody. The problem with things like this, is that it is difficult to express tone - if we were sat at a bar, having a laugh and a few drinks, I am sure the same subject would receive some different responses, however, when you are limited to writing it can be difficult.
I remember about a year ago, when I met up with some pruners in Blackpool - one of the chaps thought I was a 16 year old kid, due to my writing style on pprune, he thought I was a totally different person when he met me!
I remember about a year ago, when I met up with some pruners in Blackpool - one of the chaps thought I was a 16 year old kid, due to my writing style on pprune, he thought I was a totally different person when he met me!
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And way, way back, when I went to my first bash, I introduced myself to someone with whom I'd had long chats on the forums and in the chat room and who I felt I really knew, and he looked at me in amazement and said, "I thought you was a bloke". 
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Spicy Meatball
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Whirls - was he upset about the fact?
Its like when I met DiscoChocolate, he is a complete
Haha just kidding mate - I am just testing to see if you still read this
Its like when I met DiscoChocolate, he is a complete
Haha just kidding mate - I am just testing to see if you still read this
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Unlikely I'll get a chance to say this tomorrow - so happy new year everybody! Hope 2006 goes well for everybody!
Lot's of people in the run for "class of 2006", I hope to see some qualified pilots soon!!
As for myself, need to get a move on with these exams. The target's still June '06, but if I can get the theory done sooner then could be before, though!
Happy new year everyone!
Lot's of people in the run for "class of 2006", I hope to see some qualified pilots soon!!
As for myself, need to get a move on with these exams. The target's still June '06, but if I can get the theory done sooner then could be before, though!
Happy new year everyone!
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From: Chester
Its like when I met DiscoChocolate, he is a complete
I am just testing to see if you still read this
I am just testing to see if you still read this
'bout time you took that GFT, i want that free flight you owe me
Happy new year one and all and lets hope 2006 gives us all some great flying!
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Re: From Zero to Forty Five - my PPL Diary
Cheers Neil - don't worry, you shall be receiving your flight, in return for your generosity
Hope you all had a great new year, I certainly did! And now that I am sober, I thought I would keep you updated - I am due to be flying a solo flight of approximately 1 hour within the next few weeks, to meet the license criteria - then I will fly a mock test with my instructor, before going onto the final skills test!
Lee
Hope you all had a great new year, I certainly did! And now that I am sober, I thought I would keep you updated - I am due to be flying a solo flight of approximately 1 hour within the next few weeks, to meet the license criteria - then I will fly a mock test with my instructor, before going onto the final skills test!
Lee
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Re: From Zero to Forty Five - my PPL Diary
Good luck with everything mazzy! Sounds very exciting!
I managed to get a flight in today. Needed a quick dual check before being sent off by myself so we did one circuit. It all was fine, apart from forgetting to level off at 1000 feet! Thus resulting in being downwind at 1200 feet! Never mind, other than that everything was ok!
I dropped my instructor off, and called for departure clearance. The plan was a short solo navigation exercise to the south of Newcastle. As soon as I was at circuit height I could see the VRP in the zone, which I was going to navigate from.
Once I got onto my heading and contacted radar, things settled down a little, and I had a quick chance to admire the view! This leg of the trip, to Barnard Castle, was fine. I reached my point when expected, and I did some estimation work (1/3 and a 5 mile thumb), just for practice really. And it worked!
Next leg was a little less standard. Pretty quickly I was off course, and because I wasn't farmiliar with the area there was a lot of frantic searching for something which didn't look like everything else in the area! There wasn't a lot, excpet a windfarm towards the coast, slightly north of where I needed to be. I set off in that direction, being careful not to bust a restricted zone, and steer clear of a parachute drop zone! Both of which I managed (after some zig-zagging!).
As soon as I was overhead Seaham Harbour I called for clearance to enter the zone and rejoin instructions. I was still pretty far away, but wanted to have everything done with plenty of time! I flew past Sunderland and the Stadium of Shi...I mean light, and I was quickly overhead 'the bridges' (VRP), and being told to join left base!
Newcastle airport sudenly became rather busy - lots of inbounds, helicopters buzzing around, lots of airliners waiting to depart, and what I can only assume was a training flight in which an airbus (I think) wanted to depart on the opposite runway to everyone else! But anyway, I was asked to orbit by tower, in present position, which luckily enough was overhead St James' Park - which was very nice! I was then told to proceed to left base, where I orbited for ages, until evuntually being cleared to finals!
At 500 feet on final, you'll be pleased to know I selected the third stage of flap!
A nice flight was ended with a good landing.
A very good flight overall I think. First time where I've doubted my position a little, but I think I dealt with it fairly well. Total time 23 hours now, so half way there, at least that's the theory!!! Bring on my first landaway (which might be tomorrow!)
Thanks all, and good luck!
I managed to get a flight in today. Needed a quick dual check before being sent off by myself so we did one circuit. It all was fine, apart from forgetting to level off at 1000 feet! Thus resulting in being downwind at 1200 feet! Never mind, other than that everything was ok!
I dropped my instructor off, and called for departure clearance. The plan was a short solo navigation exercise to the south of Newcastle. As soon as I was at circuit height I could see the VRP in the zone, which I was going to navigate from.
Once I got onto my heading and contacted radar, things settled down a little, and I had a quick chance to admire the view! This leg of the trip, to Barnard Castle, was fine. I reached my point when expected, and I did some estimation work (1/3 and a 5 mile thumb), just for practice really. And it worked!
Next leg was a little less standard. Pretty quickly I was off course, and because I wasn't farmiliar with the area there was a lot of frantic searching for something which didn't look like everything else in the area! There wasn't a lot, excpet a windfarm towards the coast, slightly north of where I needed to be. I set off in that direction, being careful not to bust a restricted zone, and steer clear of a parachute drop zone! Both of which I managed (after some zig-zagging!).
As soon as I was overhead Seaham Harbour I called for clearance to enter the zone and rejoin instructions. I was still pretty far away, but wanted to have everything done with plenty of time! I flew past Sunderland and the Stadium of Shi...I mean light, and I was quickly overhead 'the bridges' (VRP), and being told to join left base!
Newcastle airport sudenly became rather busy - lots of inbounds, helicopters buzzing around, lots of airliners waiting to depart, and what I can only assume was a training flight in which an airbus (I think) wanted to depart on the opposite runway to everyone else! But anyway, I was asked to orbit by tower, in present position, which luckily enough was overhead St James' Park - which was very nice! I was then told to proceed to left base, where I orbited for ages, until evuntually being cleared to finals!
At 500 feet on final, you'll be pleased to know I selected the third stage of flap!
A nice flight was ended with a good landing.A very good flight overall I think. First time where I've doubted my position a little, but I think I dealt with it fairly well. Total time 23 hours now, so half way there, at least that's the theory!!! Bring on my first landaway (which might be tomorrow!)
Thanks all, and good luck!
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Spicy Meatball
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Re: From Zero to Forty Five - my PPL Diary
Cheers John - some very good experience there
I am no longer able to access Pprune at work since the website was updated, our web blocking software now blocks it
I am no longer able to access Pprune at work since the website was updated, our web blocking software now blocks it
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Re: From Zero to Forty Five - my PPL Diary
Sat and passed the written navigation exam today which is a relief,and I'm now starting on the Meteo which should not take too long.
That will then leave Aircraft perfomance and the R/T.
I have not been flying since 18th December as the airfield has been closed for Christmas and am now getting severe withdrawal symptoms,I have six lessons booked from Friday to Sunday but unfortunately the weather does not look that promising.
On a more positive note, I'm sure I've already noticed a slight increase in the day-length.
Lister
That will then leave Aircraft perfomance and the R/T.
I have not been flying since 18th December as the airfield has been closed for Christmas and am now getting severe withdrawal symptoms,I have six lessons booked from Friday to Sunday but unfortunately the weather does not look that promising.
On a more positive note, I'm sure I've already noticed a slight increase in the day-length.
Lister