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Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2011, 10:15
Replies: 1,935
Views: 306,595
Posted By Chequeredflag

Howdy!!

Mazzy old mate, how good to hear from you!. I just happened to click on the thread, and found you are still alive! Hopefully you will reach for the sky again very soon!
From a personal...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2010, 15:25
Replies: 14
Views: 2,989
Posted By Chequeredflag

As I said before, it came from a pretty good...

As I said before, it came from a pretty good source, but I have no idea if it's right or not. Perhaps someone can clear it up??
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2010, 10:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,989
Posted By Chequeredflag

Not sure about Wellesbourne. When I was learning...

Not sure about Wellesbourne. When I was learning at East Midlands Airport, I was sent often up to do three or four solo circuits at a time, which often amounted to 30/50 minutes or more, sometimes...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2010, 08:57
Replies: 1
Views: 702
Posted By Chequeredflag

There's a couple for sale on Ebay, just put...

There's a couple for sale on Ebay, just put Garmin 296 in search. One's at around £100, the other a bit over £200.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2010, 08:50
Replies: 154
Views: 19,323
Posted By Chequeredflag

Tried various names, but all were taken. ...

Tried various names, but all were taken. "Chequeredflag" comes from my 30 year motorsport career, much at a professional level - best I could think of at the time!!
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2010, 08:46
Replies: 14
Views: 2,989
Posted By Chequeredflag

Info came from someone based there who should...

Info came from someone based there who should know. Appears he was wrong.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2010, 11:55
Replies: 14
Views: 2,989
Posted By Chequeredflag

Reported to be a 12 hour student. Obviously kept...

Reported to be a 12 hour student. Obviously kept a cool head, but a bit of a lively start to his flying career!!!
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2010, 10:10
Replies: 113
Views: 13,150
Posted By Chequeredflag

Some years ago, my wife was very aware of my...

Some years ago, my wife was very aware of my longing for a ppl. She bought me the first 6 lessons for Xmas. However, one day, having achieved my license, I went into the lounge to find her quietly...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2009, 12:42
Replies: 44
Views: 13,012
Posted By Chequeredflag

I'm not an expert, but I believe there are some...

I'm not an expert, but I believe there are some old covenents which state that it can ONLY be used as an airport. Sky News reckons it has shut, with 70 jobs going. There's some hope however, that...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2009, 10:42
Replies: 44
Views: 13,012
Posted By Chequeredflag

Supposed to have flown from there today. Had a...

Supposed to have flown from there today. Had a call this am to say airport closed for at the least the rest of today. Operators winding up petition to be heard tomorrow. Concrete information hard...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
8th Dec 2009, 09:18
Replies: 2,775
Views: 944,328
Posted By Chequeredflag

Those Viscounts were just fine!! I used the...

Those Viscounts were just fine!! I used the service weekly for many years, and lost count of the number of times we had to divert to East Mids on the return trip, and coach back, getting home at...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2009, 10:19
Replies: 41
Views: 9,089
Posted By Chequeredflag

Well, I've been using my good old Garmin 296 for...

Well, I've been using my good old Garmin 296 for over four years now, and it's been perfect. I particularly like the battery life, which is still well over 6 hours even after four years (I do,...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Oct 2009, 16:15
Replies: 27
Views: 3,970
Posted By Chequeredflag

During the final landing of my Skills test...

During the final landing of my Skills test (PA28), the examiner showed me how to control an engine with the throttle stuck fully open. Simply pulling the mixture control back and forth as necessary,...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2009, 18:17
Replies: 114
Views: 28,750
Posted By Chequeredflag

I spent 30 years as a professional competitor in...

I spent 30 years as a professional competitor in the world of motor rallying. In the '70 and 80's particularly, the cars were ultra powerful, hugely quick and the events were organised in such a way...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2009, 15:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Posted By Chequeredflag

Your first solo will be your next memorable day,...

Your first solo will be your next memorable day, followed by your QXC and the skills test.

Very best of luck
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2009, 19:31
Replies: 1,935
Views: 306,595
Posted By Chequeredflag

B737

By the way, I recently did a couple of hours in the BA 737/400 sim, with a lovely young lady as tutor - her day job is First Officer on the 747's. Based ourselves at East Midlands and did ever...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2009, 19:24
Replies: 1,935
Views: 306,595
Posted By Chequeredflag

Respect Blinkz! Well done mate, I'm envious. ...

Respect Blinkz! Well done mate, I'm envious. I'm still slogging around in Warriors and Archers, but at the age of 66 don't suppose any airlines would return my calls!!

Enjoy your career

CF
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2009, 11:07
Replies: 1,935
Views: 306,595
Posted By Chequeredflag

Hi Guys. This thread keeps coming back to haunt...

Hi Guys. This thread keeps coming back to haunt us!! Quick update on me, now flying out of Coventry in one of two Warrior 3's (two years old and really nice), or lately in the CFI's Archer which he...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2009, 18:47
Replies: 16
Views: 5,000
Posted By Chequeredflag

A couple of weeks ago I flew from Coventry to...

A couple of weeks ago I flew from Coventry to Bembridge (IOW). I called Brize from just North of Banbury at 3500'. They obliged with a traffic service, and when I requested freq change to Oxford...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2009, 17:15
Replies: 9
Views: 978
Posted By Chequeredflag

On my ppl skills test, the weather was awful -...

On my ppl skills test, the weather was awful - low cloud, poor viz, showers. When the examiner (A300 captain) turned up I told him if it was my decision, then we would not go. "Good call", he said,...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2009, 18:52
Replies: 11
Views: 959
Posted By Chequeredflag

Firstly, good luck on your forthcoming skills...

Firstly, good luck on your forthcoming skills test. Before I did mine, everyone said "just relax and enjoy it!" Oh yeah, you must be joking!! However, you know what, they were absolutely right. I...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2009, 16:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,840
Posted By Chequeredflag

And some!!!

And some!!!
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2009, 13:02
Replies: 78
Views: 19,505
Posted By Chequeredflag

ITV News have just reported that two RAF Grob...

ITV News have just reported that two RAF Grob trainers were involved.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th Jan 2009, 14:31
Replies: 20
Views: 2,778
Posted By Chequeredflag

I'm not sure - she was 7 months pregnant, so is...

I'm not sure - she was 7 months pregnant, so is not likely to be around much longer.

As far as I'm aware, the instructors are all BA pilots, though one or two may be retired from active flying. I...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jan 2009, 16:25
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By Chequeredflag

Good advice on both counts, many thanks!!

Good advice on both counts, many thanks!!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Jan 2009, 12:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By Chequeredflag

Manchester viewing

I have a few hours to spare next week when visiting Sale trying to avoid the in laws! Can someone please tell me the location of the often shown spectators spot alongside Manchester Airport. An...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jan 2009, 14:58
Replies: 20
Views: 2,778
Posted By Chequeredflag

Just back from 1 hour and 15 minutes on the BA...

Just back from 1 hour and 15 minutes on the BA 737/400 sim at Heathrow. I had a lovely young lady as my instructor, currently on maternity leave from her day job as First Officer on BA 747/400s!!
...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2009, 08:55
Replies: 19
Views: 2,087
Posted By Chequeredflag

Surely, could have blown it's horn!!

Surely, could have blown it's horn!!
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jan 2009, 17:27
Replies: 20
Views: 2,778
Posted By Chequeredflag

I did mine through Airmiles. Had them for ages,...

I did mine through Airmiles. Had them for ages, never used, so spent 5500 miles on the sim. If you have Miles to spare, go to their website's activities page.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jan 2009, 10:42
Replies: 20
Views: 2,778
Posted By Chequeredflag

I'm on the 737 sim for one hour next Tuesday. ...

I'm on the 737 sim for one hour next Tuesday. Lowly PPL here - many years ago having had 4 hours total in a DC9 sim (B.Mid captain friend), each time we repositioned at around 5 mile final for Touch...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2009, 12:22
Replies: 62
Views: 5,200
Posted By Chequeredflag

1. Stay healthy (having lost 5 months of flying...

1. Stay healthy (having lost 5 months of flying in 2008 due to loss of medical, now reinstated)

2. Complete IMC

3. Spread my wings a bit more. The route from Coventry - Bembridge - Swansea -...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2008, 22:34
Replies: 14
Views: 1,826
Posted By Chequeredflag

It'll be fine next Wednesday. I've planned...

It'll be fine next Wednesday. I've planned Coventry to Bembridge, Bembridge to Swansea, and back to Coventry. Clear blue skies are forecast with little wind and Viz 10+km............
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2008, 11:33
Replies: 57
Views: 5,682
Posted By Chequeredflag

Well, I'll stick my hand up to a mere 13 hours,...

Well, I'll stick my hand up to a mere 13 hours, though I have not flown since 24/7 due mainly to suspended medical (reinstated last week), and weather. I have been trying to get current again over...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2008, 16:59
Replies: 29
Views: 6,309
Posted By Chequeredflag

Now that's more like it!!

Now that's more like it!!
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2008, 22:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,735
Posted By Chequeredflag

It looks like a nice bit of kit. At around £2K...

It looks like a nice bit of kit. At around £2K it's a lot of money. Based on the prices of the 296/496, I would say it will be down to about £1200 in a couple of years time
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