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Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2020, 18:45
Replies: 3
Views: 2,046
Posted By Heliplane

https://da42.co.uk/

https://da42.co.uk/
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2019, 09:41
Replies: 5
Views: 2,335
Posted By Heliplane

Did mine last year and very happy.

Did mine last year and very happy.
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2019, 16:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,727
Posted By Heliplane

I did a floatplane rating with Fort Langley, not...

I did a floatplane rating with Fort Langley, not far from Vancouver. It was in 2011 or 2012 so I'm not sure if the same folks are there but I had a great time. I drove out from downtown Vancouver...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2019, 19:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,564
Posted By Heliplane

For starters, something needs to cover their...

For starters, something needs to cover their admin costs of invoicing you (and me).
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2018, 20:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,487
Posted By Heliplane

So sorry to hear this news. I've been visiting...

So sorry to hear this news. I've been visiting North Weald for 20+ years and John was always there, often even after he became ill. North Weald was a huge part of John's life, and John was a huge...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2018, 12:58
Replies: 38
Views: 14,591
Posted By Heliplane

I did the CBIR with Booker Aviation last month...

I did the CBIR with Booker Aviation last month and rate them highly - very accommodating.

I am, however, finding the process of dealing with the CAA to be horrific and, in many ways, harder than...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2018, 16:09
Replies: 53
Views: 14,634
Posted By Heliplane

The G5 is excellent. Would be nice if Garmin...

The G5 is excellent. Would be nice if Garmin could have added a temperature input to give TAS but for the price one really can't complain.

Put one into an AA5 last summer. Our backup AI needed...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2018, 08:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,830
Posted By Heliplane

FAA IR to EASA IR

Can anyone recommend an ATO within reasonable reach of London to help with adding an EASA IR to an existing EASA PPL(A) (with a current EASA IR(R))? Single engine only and via the competency based...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2017, 16:11
Replies: 16
Views: 7,202
Posted By Heliplane

Mr Eisenberg knows everything about engines and...

Mr Eisenberg knows everything about engines and I'd go back to him in a heartbeat - had he not retired (or so I've been told).
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2017, 20:46
Replies: 16
Views: 7,202
Posted By Heliplane

Thanks. Airtime in Bournemouth has been mentioned...

Thanks. Airtime in Bournemouth has been mentioned to us too. Any thoughts on them?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2017, 20:07
Replies: 16
Views: 7,202
Posted By Heliplane

Lycoming IO-360 Overhaul UK

Grateful if anyone could share any recommendations for a reputable overhaul shop in the UK.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2017, 10:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By Heliplane

Wing covers, in my experience, are great at...

Wing covers, in my experience, are great at keeping the ice off but, early on a cold morning, result in very rapid ice formation on the wing as soon as the cover comes off. Not worth the hassle in my...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2017, 04:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By Heliplane

Based at Denham, parked on a hard stand but...

Based at Denham, parked on a hard stand but putting the aircraft in a hangar is not a convenient option.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2017, 18:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,924
Posted By Heliplane

De-Ice Fluid

I often use TKS de-icing fluid, through a simple pump and squirt device, to help de-ice my aircraft on a cold/frosty morning.

The TKS fluid, although effective, is rather expensive. There seem to...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2017, 09:11
Replies: 13
Views: 3,866
Posted By Heliplane

Solicitor with experience of aviation negligence claims

Does anyone have any recommendations for solicitors (in England/Wales) with experience in pursuing negligent third parties who have damaged/written off general aviation aircraft? Grateful if details...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th May 2017, 13:20
Replies: 157
Views: 106,964
Posted By Heliplane

When approaching landing sites, I do wonder what...

When approaching landing sites, I do wonder what effect my (R44) downwash will have on items/debris near where intend to set down. I try to stay away from things like sticks, chopped wood and items...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2016, 17:22
Replies: 40
Views: 6,299
Posted By Heliplane

Try a different instructor for a few flights - or...

Try a different instructor for a few flights - or even a couple of different instructors. That doesn't mean that you won't still fly with your current instructor but the change of personality,...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2016, 07:22
Replies: 44
Views: 12,959
Posted By Heliplane

Certainly hope not! Regardless, my heir and...

Certainly hope not!

Regardless, my heir and spare both enjoy flying (seem to recall taking one up when he was 2 but I know of others who have taken their children up much younger) but I've gone...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2016, 18:22
Replies: 33
Views: 6,396
Posted By Heliplane

Prop swinger, many thanks. Amusing to note...

Prop swinger, many thanks.

Amusing to note the out of date chart that is being used - the Panshangar ATZ is still shown. In the narrative section of the notam, an obsolete number for the AIS...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2016, 16:00
Replies: 33
Views: 6,396
Posted By Heliplane

Notams / TRAs for Obama's Visit

The notams and TRAs for Obama's London visit are on the AIS website, however the weblink within the notams themselves (that purports to lead to a map) does not work. I don't fancy plotting the notams...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2015, 18:24
Replies: 273
Views: 150,698
Posted By Heliplane

I worked with the pilot some years ago in the...

I worked with the pilot some years ago in the banking world and remember him as a thoroughly decent chap. Very saddened by the news and my deepest condolences to his family at this difficult time.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2015, 20:11
Replies: 10
Views: 3,611
Posted By Heliplane

Thanks - unfortunately nowhere near the detail I...

Thanks - unfortunately nowhere near the detail I need.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2015, 19:35
Replies: 10
Views: 3,611
Posted By Heliplane

RPM/Power Settings

I would like to work out the power settings for my engine/propeller combination and wondered if anyone had any thoughts or insights as to how this might be done.

The aircraft is an American...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2015, 15:28
Replies: 91
Views: 18,893
Posted By Heliplane

The "standby for clearance" message from ATC was...

The "standby for clearance" message from ATC was met with my response that I would be above the ATZ - not as direct as no clearance required (which I may try next time) but certainly implying the...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2015, 08:30
Replies: 91
Views: 18,893
Posted By Heliplane

Cambridge "Airspace"

A few times over the past several weeks my routing has taken me directly through the Cambridge overhead - in the Class G airspace above the Cambridge ATZ but below the base of the overlying Class A...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2015, 15:04
Replies: 18
Views: 4,224
Posted By Heliplane

What Heston said. NW is a brilliant place with...

What Heston said. NW is a brilliant place with great people. I'd base my plane there if I lived a bit closer but I still have all my maintenance done there.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2015, 15:01
Replies: 11
Views: 2,753
Posted By Heliplane

Real or not, it's my new desktop wallpaper (until...

Real or not, it's my new desktop wallpaper (until the next cool pic comes along...)
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2014, 15:28
Replies: 38
Views: 9,271
Posted By Heliplane

My vote would be for the Dabbling Duck near Great...

My vote would be for the Dabbling Duck near Great Massingham.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2014, 20:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,230
Posted By Heliplane

Love the previous post! :) With the shot at...

Love the previous post! :)

With the shot at the end showing some damage to the engine cowl, he must have taken out part of the fence with his prop. That'll be expensive.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2014, 17:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,798
Posted By Heliplane

I'm not based at EGLG and have no connection to...

I'm not based at EGLG and have no connection to NLFS but occasionally transit their ATZ. I have generally found the people manning the radio (be they on the ground or passing details from other...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2013, 11:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,554
Posted By Heliplane

Maintenance Near London

I'm thinking of changing maintenance organisations and wondered if anyone had any recommendations.

We're not necessarily looking for the cheapest place out there - we'd like someone solid,...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2013, 14:31
Replies: 9
Views: 2,367
Posted By Heliplane

I believe the head instructor at Panshangar can...

I believe the head instructor at Panshangar can do this for you.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Nov 2013, 13:53
Replies: 2
Views: 770
Posted By Heliplane

Why not sell him a 5% stake in the aircraft for...

Why not sell him a 5% stake in the aircraft for £1.00 that can be repurchased by the group at any time (or sold back to the group). That would sort out the requisite ownership element but would give...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2013, 10:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,790
Posted By Heliplane

Thank you for your suggestions. There are a few...

Thank you for your suggestions. There are a few that will definitely make it onto the list.
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2013, 09:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,790
Posted By Heliplane

Family/Dog Friendly Lunch Destinations

I am very fortunate for my wife's (recent) enthusiastic support of loading the family into our plane (her, me, two boys in car seats (5 and 3) and a Cocker Spaniel) for day trips and am keen to...
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