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Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2019, 11:03
Replies: 14
Views: 2,803
Posted By Fionn101

I would second the advice to go fly with an...

I would second the advice to go fly with an instructor, it's easier to get airborne and some stunning scenery.
I learned in Basair.com.au , a really professional and welcoming flight training...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2019, 14:58
Replies: 11
Views: 2,426
Posted By Fionn101

How I subsidise, sometimes profit

I bought a 15 seat minibus (€4,000). I should have bought a 9 seater vehicle instead (around €2,000) and saved the trouble of getting the bus licence.

I then arrange ab-initio students to take...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2019, 12:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,782
Posted By Fionn101

Can we alert the various publishing houses, that...

Can we alert the various publishing houses, that there is a book in the making with our veritable instructor & forum admin PilotDAR.
Self taught DC-8 pilot :-) fantastic. where do I pre-order?
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2018, 12:00
Replies: 8
Views: 1,923
Posted By Fionn101

stupidity knows no bounds. And it is very...

stupidity knows no bounds.
And it is very annoying when your time is wasted as a result.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2018, 13:53
Replies: 51
Views: 11,205
Posted By Fionn101

How are Electric aircraft progressing ?

Hi Everyone,

With the recent thread on operating costs of a light single , I was left wondering about how our electric aircraft are developing?

would anyone have any updates to the thread?

I...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2018, 11:46
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By Fionn101

Thank you Nutloose , I can say for certain...

Thank you Nutloose ,

I can say for certain that these two Uncle's were something special. True RAF to the core and although we kids were often too young to understand , I personally coaxed a few...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2018, 11:30
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By Fionn101

well thanks to the magic of group chat on the...

well thanks to the magic of group chat on the book of faces ,I have more info to share.

The first Archibald Campbell , is my cousins Grandfather . who served with the Argyll regiment in WW2....
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2018, 11:13
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By Fionn101

Thanks Zorbin, Archimedes and Icare. His son...

Thanks Zorbin, Archimedes and Icare.

His son Nigel gave me his service number and I will of course double check this information.

I can only presume my cousin did a search for his dads name and...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2018, 12:34
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By Fionn101

Question Requesting info on former RAF servicemen (my Uncle)

Hi All,

Can some of esteemed forum members guide me in the right direction please ?

I am looking to find out more information about my Uncle Archibald Campbell. (Archie to us kids)

I have...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2018, 11:31
Replies: 21
Views: 4,719
Posted By Fionn101

would you be so kind as to provide a link for us...

would you be so kind as to provide a link for us all to watch ?

pm if it is not allowed in the forum itself.

cheers,
Fionn
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2018, 10:48
Replies: 21
Views: 4,719
Posted By Fionn101

Hi Sam, Great idea and good luck with your...

Hi Sam,

Great idea and good luck with your STOL competition.

I do hope there will be a webcam focused on the area of landing , and you could promote it via facebook live streaming.

You...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2017, 11:30
Replies: 24
Views: 6,595
Posted By Fionn101

Thanks Sam , JTN and Funfly. I hadn't...

Thanks Sam , JTN and Funfly.

I hadn't thought of that. YLSNED

We all had an excellent day on Sunday , some light rain and plenty of smiles.

The AOC school had a 182 available, wheel the pax...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2017, 07:54
Replies: 24
Views: 6,595
Posted By Fionn101

Sage like advice there, thank you both. I am...

Sage like advice there, thank you both.
I am familiar with the bean seat you mention Backpacker, and since I have our group in a whatsapp chat together I'll ask them if they can bring one along.
...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2017, 13:06
Replies: 24
Views: 6,595
Posted By Fionn101

Hi Everyone, Can I start by thanking everyone...

Hi Everyone,
Can I start by thanking everyone for previous advice received, we are about to go into year 3 of operation and I never would have believed it at the start :-)

This weekend I have a...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2017, 13:31
Replies: 242
Views: 72,098
Posted By Fionn101

excellent comment squidie. I wonder where...

excellent comment squidie.

I wonder where the money is coming from for these sky taxi services (venture capital). what with server costs , staff wages and insurance.

I see that SkyUber have...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Aug 2017, 15:29
Replies: 28
Views: 12,770
Posted By Fionn101

Get well soon Dar, Having read so many of your...

Get well soon Dar,
Having read so many of your wise words , I'd like to advise you to rest as well as possible.
A long stay in care is tough on your and your loved ones,please try to go easy on...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2017, 10:55
Replies: 21
Views: 12,174
Posted By Fionn101

ask to resell your local club(s) flights ,...

ask to resell your local club(s) flights , lessons and ground classes and anything else in return for hours rental in their aircraft. this is how I am doing it for 'free' hours.

I like the post...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2017, 12:06
Replies: 9
Views: 2,590
Posted By Fionn101

Thank you all for taking the time to reply ,...

Thank you all for taking the time to reply , greatly appreciated.

I do get to fly quite a lot , but usually as Pax\Dead Head on our scenic tours.

@ Mary Meagher : I have been to the Dublin...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2017, 14:04
Replies: 9
Views: 2,590
Posted By Fionn101

Wondering what to do while grounded

Hi Everyone,

I'd like to start by saying thanks to all our forum regulars for making this the best site for discussing anything GA related.

I see from my logbook that it is almost 2 years since...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2016, 14:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,289
Posted By Fionn101

An Aviation legend indeed, who served a very...

An Aviation legend indeed, who served a very amusing cup of tea :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9pvG_ZSnCc

There is a second video on the right showing his wonderful demonstration for engine...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2016, 13:53
Replies: 7
Views: 6,627
Posted By Fionn101

Hi Sam, I knew your name rang a bell :-) ...

Hi Sam,
I knew your name rang a bell :-)

For recording audio using my iphone , I usually use the pre-bundled earphone's with microphone built in.
Simply pop the mic in the cup of your headset...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2016, 07:58
Replies: 6
Views: 2,261
Posted By Fionn101

Morning Ufo, I have sent you a message with...

Morning Ufo,
I have sent you a message with details of an Irish school that operate in that category of aircraft, hopefully they will have something for you.
cheers,
Fionn
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2016, 08:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,839
Posted By Fionn101

Done, expect a visit soon Davey

Done, expect a visit soon

Davey
Forum: Military Aviation
26th May 2016, 11:16
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,761
Posted By Fionn101

It certainly feels as if we are all in that cold...

It certainly feels as if we are all in that cold wet dinghy together.

Gripping story Walter, keep it coming and thank you for sharing.

Fionn
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2016, 13:51
Replies: 9
Views: 2,047
Posted By Fionn101

I teach in the north atlantic ocean all year...

I teach in the north atlantic ocean all year round.

At no stage would I enter the water with just a life jacket. you will need a wet suit or immersion suit. and a locator beacon.

I cannot see...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Apr 2016, 07:42
Replies: 24
Views: 11,898
Posted By Fionn101

It's looks like a good field selection for a...

It's looks like a good field selection for a precautionary landing so +1 for that.

Glad you are back okay, and cheers for a good read Piperboy.

Fionn
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2016, 08:44
Replies: 27
Views: 5,255
Posted By Fionn101

Last time into Liverpool we went to 'visit' the...

Last time into Liverpool we went to 'visit' the flying school there. google has the contact info.

we parked beside their portacabin and were escorted out to the public side.
Very friendly bunch,...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2016, 10:30
Replies: 201
Views: 35,325
Posted By Fionn101

My humble opinion, I am a very low hours pilot...

My humble opinion, I am a very low hours pilot with too much to live for to take chances...

I do know of one person who perished in fire (R.I.P.) crashing after turning low and slow for finals.
...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2016, 07:16
Replies: 19
Views: 2,863
Posted By Fionn101

Nice museum there also worth a look, and some...

Nice museum there also worth a look, and some great scenery along the coastline on the way in.
It is a quite a popular first port of call when coming in from Dublin.
Enjoy
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2015, 14:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,064
Posted By Fionn101

Congratulations on the new job offer Andrew. ...

Congratulations on the new job offer Andrew.

Australia is a beautiful country and full of lovely people.

Like you I went there for work mid way through my training, and I resumed my flying with...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2015, 12:49
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,761
Posted By Fionn101

Ian BB, many thanks for the heads up. A...

Ian BB, many thanks for the heads up.

A brief Google for the program contents brings up a different description for me. See Below :

Published on Sep 22, 2015
Premieres 9pm, Thursday 22...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Oct 2015, 11:38
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,843,761
Posted By Fionn101

please forgive a slight thread drift but I wish...

please forgive a slight thread drift but I wish to find out more about my uncle Archie who served with the RAF from the late forties through to 1960's . I do know he was out in ITS Isle of Man in...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2015, 09:56
Replies: 24
Views: 6,595
Posted By Fionn101

Cheers to you all

Hi All,
I wanted to pop back and say thanks again for all the advice.
Every one of our guests survived the day with only smiles to show, and one passenger booked in for their intro lesson :-)
...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2015, 09:54
Replies: 24
Views: 6,595
Posted By Fionn101

some excellent advice Pull What. I am the tour...

some excellent advice Pull What.
I am the tour operator (and PPL member of the flying club) and it is my local club that have the AOC and the know how.

I wanted to ask here about what else I...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2015, 11:11
Replies: 14
Views: 2,557
Posted By Fionn101

Thank you all for your response. a few options to...

Thank you all for your response. a few options to consider alright.

I quite like the fact of a hard surface and only 7 miles in a taxi so I will give the gliding club a call.

As a Plan B, or...
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