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Thieving,lying,robbing bas*******
Sounds about right TJ
Cost me an arm and leg the other day for dual chk + 1t/g.
New guy Andy is good laugh....
Did get vectored ILS for me money and no orbit and full use of runway no "land up " !!!!
At least we have a flying school again.................
Cost me an arm and leg the other day for dual chk + 1t/g.
New guy Andy is good laugh....
Did get vectored ILS for me money and no orbit and full use of runway no "land up " !!!!
At least we have a flying school again.................
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Greetings all!
Well, I finally got down to "Northumbria Flight Training" today, and the office area is looking fantastic! Couldn't believe the transformation!
Managed to see the CFI and NC which was nice, and we've sorted my training out. Got a lesson booked for next week, so I'm rather chuffed with it all!
The first thing which struck me, when I walked in was the better atmosphere compared with NAC. In the old club, whenever I went in it, seemed hostile. But today was the total opposite - straight away we were greeted by (I forget her name, Neils wife, I believe) and the CFI came a couple minutes later for a chat. NC, who was at the heli area then came, and again another nice chat. The whole place seemed nicer and more friendly. NC made a point of introducing me to another young flyer which was again very nice. The helpfulness and general positive attitude almost suprised me, but certaintly made me happy to know I'm doing PPL training there.
So nice to see a proper club at Newcastle again!
May see some of you down there at some point!
Happy flying!
JW.
Well, I finally got down to "Northumbria Flight Training" today, and the office area is looking fantastic! Couldn't believe the transformation!
Managed to see the CFI and NC which was nice, and we've sorted my training out. Got a lesson booked for next week, so I'm rather chuffed with it all!
The first thing which struck me, when I walked in was the better atmosphere compared with NAC. In the old club, whenever I went in it, seemed hostile. But today was the total opposite - straight away we were greeted by (I forget her name, Neils wife, I believe) and the CFI came a couple minutes later for a chat. NC, who was at the heli area then came, and again another nice chat. The whole place seemed nicer and more friendly. NC made a point of introducing me to another young flyer which was again very nice. The helpfulness and general positive attitude almost suprised me, but certaintly made me happy to know I'm doing PPL training there.
So nice to see a proper club at Newcastle again!
May see some of you down there at some point!
Happy flying!
JW.
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Was speaking to Clarky yesterday and sometime in the near future he hopes to have a photograph taken with ALL members and aircraft in front of the hangar.
The photo will take the form of the anniversary picture taken some years ago - watch this space for dates.
The photo will take the form of the anniversary picture taken some years ago - watch this space for dates.
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Hi,
Quite like the idea of a picture, wouldn't mind one myself!
I've managed to get two lessons in now, with a further two booked for next week. Great fun - I forgot how much I enjoyed it. Did a proper lesson on stalls which was brilliant, and got my first unassisted landing in as well!
I'm a member now, and was wondering about the wings bar. I read somewhere that theres a free years membership for NFT members? Might be wrong here, just wondered if anyone could confirm?
Anyway, cheers.
Happy flying!
JW.
I\'ve just found the Wings homepage, and that it is indeed free for the first year. I\'ve also just found that I\'m not allowed in after 2100!! I shall apply anyway though - always seem to be hungry after flying!
Cheers,
JW.
Quite like the idea of a picture, wouldn't mind one myself!
I've managed to get two lessons in now, with a further two booked for next week. Great fun - I forgot how much I enjoyed it. Did a proper lesson on stalls which was brilliant, and got my first unassisted landing in as well!
I'm a member now, and was wondering about the wings bar. I read somewhere that theres a free years membership for NFT members? Might be wrong here, just wondered if anyone could confirm?
Anyway, cheers.
Happy flying!
JW.
I\'ve just found the Wings homepage, and that it is indeed free for the first year. I\'ve also just found that I\'m not allowed in after 2100!! I shall apply anyway though - always seem to be hungry after flying!
Cheers,
JW.
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Hiya TJ. No more orbits for me, mate. I'm let loose on my own to such places as Colt Crag, Rothbury and even Morpeth!! Tomorrow could be Barnard Castle and Seaham Harbour if I'm lucky.
Just need to work on the Nav exam now. I'm finding it hard work with lack of study time in the house, due to the kids etc.
Just need to work on the Nav exam now. I'm finding it hard work with lack of study time in the house, due to the kids etc.
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Happy: I here what your saying mate! 
Barnard Castle/Seaham etc - good little trip if you come out of the Colt Crag/Rothbury unscathed!
I think Linda hung the picture from the Aero Club's Anniversary somewhere in the flying school. Pity there won't be a committee in the new photograph....
Barnard Castle/Seaham etc - good little trip if you come out of the Colt Crag/Rothbury unscathed!
I think Linda hung the picture from the Aero Club's Anniversary somewhere in the flying school. Pity there won't be a committee in the new photograph....
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I've snuck in to post this threads 1000th reply and what a thread it's become. Had it all really, dispair, anger, hope, joy and we've luckily all witnessed the re-birth of GA in Newcastle with a superb re-vamped Club and of course the Wings Bar.
Well done to those who made it possible, I hope it is a big success and that the Northumbria Flying School goes from strength to strength. We all though we'd lost the Club in December, the Administrators presentation was depressing and the Clubs AGM was awful with doom and gloom writ large.
It has been good to see the Phoenix rise and new members joining and enjoying learning to fly as well as seeing the older members chatting over the older times in the new plush surroundings. The new instructors and team that run the Club and bar are excellent, a mixture of experience, enthusiasm and youth.
I have made many new friends since my first introductory flight a year ago tomorrow and even met someone that I hadn't seen in almost 30 years again. Well done once again.
Well done to those who made it possible, I hope it is a big success and that the Northumbria Flying School goes from strength to strength. We all though we'd lost the Club in December, the Administrators presentation was depressing and the Clubs AGM was awful with doom and gloom writ large.
It has been good to see the Phoenix rise and new members joining and enjoying learning to fly as well as seeing the older members chatting over the older times in the new plush surroundings. The new instructors and team that run the Club and bar are excellent, a mixture of experience, enthusiasm and youth.
I have made many new friends since my first introductory flight a year ago tomorrow and even met someone that I hadn't seen in almost 30 years again. Well done once again.
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Ah Wings, saviour of the thirsty late night airport worker! God bless John Smiths.
Quick question for you gents (and ladies?). In my haste to part with my cash and get airborne, forgot to ask NC about the club's currency requirements for solo flying. Haven't been able to get him on the phone either for the last few days. Anybody know off hand what the requirements are?
Cheers.
Quick question for you gents (and ladies?). In my haste to part with my cash and get airborne, forgot to ask NC about the club's currency requirements for solo flying. Haven't been able to get him on the phone either for the last few days. Anybody know off hand what the requirements are?
Cheers.
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Maude Chaz:
I think he has the same 28 day currency rule as per old Aero Club. In fact I think I asked NC last night but my memory was clouded by crisp, ice cold white wine...
I think he has the same 28 day currency rule as per old Aero Club. In fact I think I asked NC last night but my memory was clouded by crisp, ice cold white wine...
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Wasn't around for the old club, so I'm afraid that doesn't help much. Do you have to fly in a club a/c once every 28 days, or just fly? I get plenty of continuity elsewhere, but the club is handy if I want to take some friends up on the odd jolly.
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I believe 28 day currency required in club aircraft with the aircraft booked out in your name and you as PIC. Other flying doesn't count as it cannot be corroborated and that includes expense sharing when for instance you fly one leg as PIC and someone else flys another leg as PIC. That's if the rules are the same as the old club rules.
It is an expensive bummer especially when you want to seize the chance to take some mates up for a quick bimble at an opportune moment.
The answer.... operate your own A/C
It is an expensive bummer especially when you want to seize the chance to take some mates up for a quick bimble at an opportune moment.
The answer.... operate your own A/C
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You must have flown the club aircraft within 28 days - other aircraft flights do not count, on the 29th day it's a quick dual check - like Speedy says - it's an expensive job!
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As long as you have evidence in your log book of flying a PA28 within 28 days, and the CFI is happy with that, you shouldn't need to go flying with an Instructor (that's the same as the old Aeroclub rules).
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28 Days...
MB: Remember our circuit....
Andy the new Instructor seems a good guy with a brilliant sense of humour and extremely likeable - anybody had the pleasure of flying with him yet??
Andy the new Instructor seems a good guy with a brilliant sense of humour and extremely likeable - anybody had the pleasure of flying with him yet??
