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Search: Posts Made By: Rans Flyer
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Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2009, 12:18
Replies: 60
Views: 9,283
Posted By Rans Flyer

"What I DID like though was the GPS generated...

"What I DID like though was the GPS generated position reference - so with no effort I could tell ATC 5 miles south of ..."

You can do that with the 296.

Also, I fly a Jab with a clear roof and...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2009, 20:49
Replies: 60
Views: 9,283
Posted By Rans Flyer

I've had a navigo. quite a few pocket PC's...

I've had a navigo. quite a few pocket PC's (mio's, ipaq's XDA's etc) running pocket FMS & memorymap, Lowrance's, Asus PC's, garmins (96C, 196, 295, 296)...... blah blah blah.

For functionality,...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2009, 20:33
Replies: 19
Views: 2,016
Posted By Rans Flyer

"The down side to these high performance...

"The down side to these high performance microlights (I use the term loosely) has to be the purchase cost which can be 50K plus."

You can pick up a 100kts Jabiru for £16.5K....
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2009, 11:05
Replies: 30
Views: 4,230
Posted By Rans Flyer

I flew around Britain a couple of years back for...

I flew around Britain a couple of years back for charity in a microlight - Raised £30,000.

We all know that a GA aircraft would whoop the ass of a car or boat in a race - weather permitting. So...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2009, 12:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By Rans Flyer

I'm a bit of a GPS Geek. Unit's include. ...

I'm a bit of a GPS Geek. Unit's include.
Garmin 295
Garmin 96C
Garmin 296
Lowrance 600C
XDAII - Memory map & Bluetooth GPS
XDA Orbit - Pocket FMS & Memory Map
Navigo - Memory Map
Asus EEE...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2009, 21:02
Replies: 27
Views: 16,148
Posted By Rans Flyer

try could try: Google Latitude...

try could try:

Google Latitude (http://www.google.co.uk/latitude/intro.html#dc=gh4sla&utm_campaign=en_uk&utm_source=gh4sla&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=google%20latitude)

or
3d Tracking...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2009, 13:26
Replies: 60
Views: 18,965
Posted By Rans Flyer

Well there has been a few changes over the early...

Well there has been a few changes over the early ones.
Mine has the long fuselage, full height rudder and winglets.

http://www.flightforlife.co.uk/winglets.jpg


Dave Almay is hosting a Jabiru...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2009, 11:25
Replies: 60
Views: 18,965
Posted By Rans Flyer

Nice, really nice! Rod you have got to take me...

Nice, really nice!
Rod you have got to take me for a ride in it.
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2009, 08:53
Replies: 60
Views: 18,965
Posted By Rans Flyer

There's no such thing as a perfect aircraft, an...

There's no such thing as a perfect aircraft, an aircraft with superb short field performance is normally a bit slower in the cruise because of the hight lift wings, etc. They are ALL nice, and have...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2009, 18:48
Replies: 60
Views: 18,965
Posted By Rans Flyer

I've always thought the Eurostar looked a bit...

I've always thought the Eurostar looked a bit like.....

http://iyokobat.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/picture-jetsons-gerry-dvorak.jpg

or
...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2009, 14:39
Replies: 60
Views: 18,965
Posted By Rans Flyer

Depends how big your @rse is! I find the...

Depends how big your @rse is!
I find the soft leather seats in my Jab are great.
It's not my @rse thats the problem it's my bladder, I could never use the 6 hours endurance of the Jab, I'd...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2009, 14:11
Replies: 60
Views: 18,965
Posted By Rans Flyer

"You can not compare the Jab to a Eurostar" ...

"You can not compare the Jab to a Eurostar"
This is VERY True,
1. A ready to fly Jabiru is £11,500 less than the Eurostar.
2. The Jabiru's Vno is 15mph faster.
3. The Jabiru is stronger (+9g as...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2009, 13:53
Replies: 60
Views: 18,965
Posted By Rans Flyer

You could go for the 100kt cruising Jabiru....

You could go for the 100kt cruising Jabiru. (http://www.flightforlife.co.uk/JABIRU.jpg)
Cheaper than all 3 as well.

I can get from Deanland to Abbeville and back on £28.

ex. Rans flyer ;-)
...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2009, 20:41
Replies: 17
Views: 2,755
Posted By Rans Flyer

It's on the new 1:500. Don't worry us micro...

It's on the new 1:500.
Don't worry us micro pilots will keep a good look out for the spam can renters with their heads inside the cockpit studying their maps .... Only joking ;-)
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2008, 05:47
Replies: 30
Views: 3,688
Posted By Rans Flyer

I had a Lowrance 600c. Screen was poor in...

I had a Lowrance 600c.
Screen was poor in sunlight and it didn't display MATZ or ATZ.
Does the 200 display MATZ etc?

Now the Garmin 96c on the other hand was a great little GPS, small robust,...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2008, 13:52
Replies: 30
Views: 3,688
Posted By Rans Flyer

If you download the VRP's the only real...

If you download the VRP's the only real difference between the 296 and 495 is the 495 has a faster screen refresh and has selectable airspace based on altitude.
The 496 has the crappy (if you have...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2008, 12:31
Replies: 13
Views: 1,378
Posted By Rans Flyer

I've got an XDA Orbit and I've had a Mio a701...

I've got an XDA Orbit and I've had a Mio a701 before it.
Both pocket PC mobile phones with built in GPS running Memory-Map:ok:
So no more playing around trying to get the devices to connect via...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2008, 19:55
Replies: 59
Views: 5,606
Posted By Rans Flyer

The little plastic Jabiru has been tested to...

The little plastic Jabiru has been tested to 8.55G

http://www.flightforlife.co.uk/JABIRU.jpg

Ex Rans Flyer.
www.FlightForLife.co.uk
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2008, 08:52
Replies: 48
Views: 5,280
Posted By Rans Flyer

I've got an NPPL and my Jabiru was registered as...

I've got an NPPL and my Jabiru was registered as an SP-450 (A - License).
I want to fly to France, so it's be re-registered as a microlight.
No change to the plane, same weight limits etc.
The...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2008, 13:22
Replies: 54
Views: 4,369
Posted By Rans Flyer

I didn't sing anything, but my backside was...

I didn't sing anything, but my backside was making some noises :O

Rans (now Jabiru Flyer).
www.FlightForLife.co.uk
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2008, 17:14
Replies: 15
Views: 22,805
Posted By Rans Flyer

Here's a pic of Mrs. Flyer.:ok: ...

Here's a pic of Mrs. Flyer.:ok:
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/flightforlife/images/hayley_home.jpg

Rans Flyer (who as of last week should now be called Jabiru Flyer)
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2008, 10:06
Replies: 21
Views: 3,751
Posted By Rans Flyer

What about a Jabiru? Various models in the...

What about a Jabiru?
Various models in the range A & Micro licence 2 and 4 seats.

Price £18 – 50k
Insurance £800
Hanger £1000
Maintenance £250
Fuel £1200 ;)
You get 132kn and STOL
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2007, 11:09
Replies: 19
Views: 6,733
Posted By Rans Flyer

My Rans S6 is bright yellow & black with a red...

My Rans S6 is bright yellow & black with a red stripe and twin strobe lights.
Yet it seems I'm still invisible to most traffic flying towards me :ugh:
...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2007, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,690
Posted By Rans Flyer

I might try JHSU etc.... Unfortunately there's...

I might try JHSU etc....
Unfortunately there's not a direct associated with the forces, father served in Germany, and grandfather was the Secretary for the British legion, but not directly with her....
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Dec 2007, 12:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,690
Posted By Rans Flyer

Chinook

Hi,
My wife absolutely loves CH-47 Chinooks.
When she was a co-ordinator for the Coastguards, she turned down an offer for a ride in the Sea King, “If it’s not a Chinook I’m not interested”.
If...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2007, 20:13
Replies: 117
Views: 70,655
Posted By Rans Flyer

I brought a new Rolex GMT II (originally designed...

I brought a new Rolex GMT II (originally designed in 1956 to aid pilots) years ago, and I could now sell it for £1,000 more than I paid for it.
http://clockmaker.com.au/w/k350_rolex_16710_GMT_2.jpg...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2007, 19:03
Replies: 29
Views: 3,164
Posted By Rans Flyer

I vote for Duxford or Popham. Rans, ...

I vote for Duxford or Popham.

Rans,
www.FlightForLife.co.uk
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2007, 15:07
Replies: 40
Views: 6,283
Posted By Rans Flyer

snapper41, Before this thread turns into...

snapper41, Before this thread turns into 'Microlight pilots are shoddy, and GA pilots are brilliant and never make mistakes' I remember the GA pilot doing the same over Eastbourne last year.
The...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2007, 06:18
Replies: 40
Views: 6,283
Posted By Rans Flyer

"at circuit height. Whilst popping in and out of...

"at circuit height. Whilst popping in and out of cloud " If the cloud base was that low, were you flying a low level circuits or were you IFR?

It sounds like the poor Pilot simply made a nav...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Jun 2007, 06:36
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By Rans Flyer

I've sent you a PM ;) Rans,

I've sent you a PM ;)


Rans,
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2007, 19:53
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Rans Flyer

tim, your talking about the freedom maps. ...

tim, your talking about the freedom maps.
Lowrance don't do a combined freedom map + terrain card for the UK.
Which means that the 600c looses it terrain information if you have the detailed base...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2007, 09:01
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Rans Flyer

I hope it has decent base map, ATZ and MATZ (All...

I hope it has decent base map, ATZ and MATZ (All lacking in the 600c), but has the superb sideways on airspace view (the one thing I miss upgrading to a Garmin 296).

Rans,
www.FlightForLife.co.uk
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2007, 06:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,513
Posted By Rans Flyer

15,16 & 17th June. There should be 500 + going....

15,16 & 17th June.
There should be 500 + going.
Cant wait ;)
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2007, 19:35
Replies: 59
Views: 10,612
Posted By Rans Flyer

I was comparing the situation that Laichtown is...

I was comparing the situation that Laichtown is in.
BTW. £85 is for training in a new C42 with no additional membership fees.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2007, 19:11
Replies: 59
Views: 10,612
Posted By Rans Flyer

"For the small(ish) difference in training costs,...

"For the small(ish) difference in training costs, I would go for the JAR PPL"

NPPL(M) 25Hours @ £85.00 = £2125
PPL 45Hours @ £182.00 = £8190

The extra £6,000 that the PPL cost, could buy you a...
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