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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2022, 18:14
Replies: 74
Views: 19,762
Posted By Duchess_Driver

… Eddy Merckx FAL

…
Eddy Merckx
FAL
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2022, 17:32
Replies: 11
Views: 2,189
Posted By Duchess_Driver

And yet so many around the world are keen enough...

And yet so many around the world are keen enough to wage it without care or thought.

At the going down of the sun…
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
30th Jun 2022, 13:45
Replies: 15
Views: 10,808
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Whilst I don’t doubt your 18’ guesstimate judging...

Whilst I don’t doubt your 18’ guesstimate judging from the picture, in reality it surely only needs to be more than the radius of the propellor?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Apr 2022, 21:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,611
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Or try www.nfc.Ie if you can’t get through to the...

Or try www.nfc.Ie if you can’t get through to the IAA
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Mar 2022, 18:44
Replies: 21
Views: 2,605
Posted By Duchess_Driver

@TOO - 2900 in MP? I gave up examining a...

@TOO - 2900 in MP?

I gave up examining a couple of years back as it wasn’t viable for my lifestyle. Being away as much as I was I think I did 3 tests in the last year of its validity but even when...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2022, 17:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Rank/Trade Badges

The photo is of DD Snr on leave sometime during or just after training. I know he was born in Feb 36 and joined as a boy entrant so this would date the photo at about 52/53. He went through Yatesbury...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Feb 2022, 21:38
Replies: 1
Views: 906
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Like most corporate jets the 604 can be a bit...

Like most corporate jets the 604 can be a bit slippery if you’re not ahead of the aircraft. I haven’t got the books to hand but 55-57% (ish) will give you a reasonable / manageable aircraft fully...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2022, 20:50
Replies: 137
Views: 34,216
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Probably snooping versions of the Falcon exist...

Probably snooping versions of the Falcon exist across the world, but probably the most “famous” Falcon was
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Jan 2022, 13:32
Replies: 15
Views: 2,609
Posted By Duchess_Driver

And of course, not forgetting if you are U.K....

And of course, not forgetting if you are U.K. resident you will need a working visa for anywhere in EASA land and/or vice-versa.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Dec 2021, 20:39
Replies: 4,145
Views: 320,794
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Lydd…….? (For 10 characters)

Lydd…….? (For 10 characters)
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2021, 15:32
Replies: 15
Views: 2,336
Posted By Duchess_Driver

True, though it is strongly recommended….

True, though it is strongly recommended….
Forum: Private Flying
9th Oct 2021, 19:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,636
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Most clubs will offer daily or, at least, monthly...

Most clubs will offer daily or, at least, monthly membership - as and when needed.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2021, 15:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,636
Posted By Duchess_Driver

NFC used to, but were planning to move away and...

NFC used to, but were planning to move away and focus on training…. Maybe that’s why they’re not responding (not really an excuse for not replying tho).

Trim Flying club used to work out of...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Sep 2021, 18:41
Replies: 37
Views: 8,659
Posted By Duchess_Driver

About the only time I would advocate “teaching...

About the only time I would advocate “teaching yourself” is when your instructor has a heart attack after departure….

I’ve seen so many self taught simulator pilots who think they understand...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th Sep 2021, 21:12
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By Duchess_Driver

If they had asked, I would have told them where...

If they had asked, I would have told them where they could go earlier than I did.

I had an hour in the Tecnam prior to arrival on site but significant instruction in “traditional” twins and plenty...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Sep 2021, 06:07
Replies: 4,145
Views: 320,794
Posted By Duchess_Driver

‘tis indeed Brindisi. Open house has been...

‘tis indeed Brindisi.

Open house has been offered.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
12th Sep 2021, 22:02
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Unfortunately some authorities have interpreted...

Unfortunately some authorities have interpreted this as yes, you do.

At one place I had to do a full 10 hours SE standards and they wanted me to do the 15 hours ME on a Tecnam as well. I had a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2021, 17:50
Replies: 4,145
Views: 320,794
Posted By Duchess_Driver

-ve. Rest for 10

-ve. Rest for 10
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2021, 08:58
Replies: 4,145
Views: 320,794
Posted By Duchess_Driver

OK, thanks…. No, not Oshkosh.

OK, thanks….

No, not Oshkosh.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2021, 08:23
Replies: 4,145
Views: 320,794
Posted By Duchess_Driver

If my understanding of them there rules is...

If my understanding of them there rules is correct, I can neither confirm nor deny that until 24hours has passed from the time of posting?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Sep 2021, 05:30
Replies: 4,145
Views: 320,794
Posted By Duchess_Driver

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/685x387/c4a53ee8_12aa_426c_a6d5_ad9b534e0942_58d32d770eafd6dcdb760cd8383625f50b3ed260.jpeg
Try this one… not seen it before but haven’t checked.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2021, 06:27
Replies: 4,145
Views: 320,794
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Bovingdon.

Bovingdon.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Sep 2021, 22:13
Replies: 15
Views: 2,149
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Out of interest, what mechanism is in place for...

Out of interest, what mechanism is in place for your “decision” being ratified at the meeting and that interpretation then reaching each National Authority and then out to examiners. Surely this...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2021, 15:25
Replies: 76
Views: 24,842
Posted By Duchess_Driver

In this day and age, where exactly would that be?

In this day and age, where exactly would that be?
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2021, 10:08
Replies: 10
Views: 2,493
Posted By Duchess_Driver

As has been said he can hold a CPL at the age of...

As has been said he can hold a CPL at the age of 18 but he would need to have 150hours before starting the flying side and most schools insist on have the theory done before the flying - that saves a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Sep 2021, 21:05
Replies: 16
Views: 3,395
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Each level of licence has a set of criteria...

Each level of licence has a set of criteria defined by ICAO. These are recommended (not mandatory) and any National Authority (FAA/EASA/UK CAA/DGCA etc) can set their own licence standards. These may...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Sep 2021, 14:29
Replies: 16
Views: 3,395
Posted By Duchess_Driver

ICAO licence/CPL usually refers to “ICAO...

ICAO licence/CPL usually refers to “ICAO compliant issued by a National (competent) Authority” …. But you knew that, didn’t you?😉😀
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Aug 2021, 22:43
Replies: 1
Views: 592
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Phone the help desk number. In times past they’ve...

Phone the help desk number. In times past they’ve been very helpful at both resetting passwords or filing one for you. 24/7 as well - or used to be…
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
22nd Aug 2021, 12:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,398
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Perhaps there may be some benefit in asking in...

Perhaps there may be some benefit in asking in the Military or Aviation History Forums.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2021, 10:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,960
Posted By Duchess_Driver

And one of the conditions of your EASA and U.K....

And one of the conditions of your EASA and U.K. licence is that you carry a photo ID with it!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Aug 2021, 17:20
Replies: 43
Views: 11,338
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Secret Spitfires...

Driving up to Old Sarum the other day, stumbled past a plastic Spit on a pole.

A bit of research found....

https://www.secretspitfiresmemorial.org.uk/

Interesting. Who knew?

DD
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Aug 2021, 16:26
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By Duchess_Driver

In EASA, once you have completed the ATPL TK...

In EASA, once you have completed the ATPL TK exams you have three years to finish the flying side. There is (or should be) no dispensation from this but I guess in extenuating circumstances somebody...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2021, 07:10
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Transition to Twins: Your First Multi-Engine...

Transition to Twins: Your First Multi-Engine Rating.

by David Robson
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Aug 2021, 10:54
Replies: 8
Views: 2,250
Posted By Duchess_Driver

After completing exercise 10 you’re probably not...

After completing exercise 10 you’re probably not far off 2 hrs SSAT anyways, but it is far better to review some stall awareness/avoidance often during the course - just 10-15 minutes every 2 months...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Jul 2021, 12:44
Replies: 22
Views: 7,136
Posted By Duchess_Driver

Surely it only becomes the insurers property once...

Surely it only becomes the insurers property once a claim has been paid. In the (unlikely?) event that QF don’t make a claim and pay all outstanding bills then the insurers can whistle, surely.
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