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Forum: Rumours & News
21st Jul 2014, 20:25
Replies: 1,357
Views: 809,332
Posted By OVC002

Wasn't this tragedy a result of the decision to...

Wasn't this tragedy a result of the decision to go around with different pilots hands on throttle and stick.

But, possibly, an equal factor was the decision to go around at all. If you're...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2009, 11:33
Replies: 23
Views: 10,956
Posted By OVC002

Try, PPL/IR Europe - Home...

Try,



PPL/IR Europe - Home (http://www.pplir.org/)
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2008, 18:06
Replies: 183
Views: 18,545
Posted By OVC002

Bose-x, you have a great deal of credibility on...

Bose-x, you have a great deal of credibility on this forum. It ill behoves you to use it irresponsibly.

Real people have made real decisions (important to them, if not to you), based upon...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2008, 20:02
Replies: 183
Views: 18,545
Posted By OVC002

Bose, your increasingly strident replies are...

Bose, your increasingly strident replies are invariably entertaining, but:



doesn't seem to be quite in line with (from another place):




IMHO it is not in the same realm as the FAA...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2007, 16:40
Replies: 23
Views: 3,825
Posted By OVC002

All jets require a type rating. The test...

All jets require a type rating. The test standards are the same as the ATP. This requires an annual renewal. Just like a B737.

IMHO VLJ's will not work for owner/pilots in Europe. RVSM doesn't...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2007, 07:46
Replies: 16
Views: 2,637
Posted By OVC002

The JetProp uses the -35 version of the PT6a. It...

The JetProp uses the -35 version of the PT6a. It has a single stage compressor and is rated at 750shp thermodynamically, but de-rated to 560shp.

The Meridian uses the -42a. It uses a dual stage...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2007, 18:32
Replies: 16
Views: 2,637
Posted By OVC002

Inter alia and starting at the beginning, the JP...

Inter alia and starting at the beginning, the JP takes off and lands in half the distance.

Initial climb is twice the rate. Even at FL200 it's the same.

10kt slower but 10gph less Jet A1.
...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2007, 21:58
Replies: 16
Views: 2,637
Posted By OVC002

If your mission is 2 or 3 people going 300 to...

If your mission is 2 or 3 people going 300 to 500NM then the Meridian or JetProp is the winner hands down.

You get 10 extra kts out of the Meridian at the cost of 10 usg p/h of Jet A. I am led to...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2007, 16:50
Replies: 16
Views: 2,637
Posted By OVC002

The TBM850 seems to be a very fine aircraft....

The TBM850 seems to be a very fine aircraft. However its PT6-66D is 850 shp.

I believe the Dynasty is going to use the -67A at 1200 shp. Cruising at 340kt's. IFR range 1874 NM with full seats, as...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2007, 19:35
Replies: 14
Views: 4,967
Posted By OVC002

My experience supports the previous posts. ...

My experience supports the previous posts.

In particular the training programme was personalised to take into account my experience and proficiency(or otherwise) and made maximum use of the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2007, 16:57
Replies: 68
Views: 8,098
Posted By OVC002

All the chat about how expensive aeroplanes,...

All the chat about how expensive aeroplanes, boats and wives/divorces are reminds me of the old aphorism:
"If it fly's, float's or f*ck's.... it's cheaper to rent!"
My experience is supportive of...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2007, 11:56
Replies: 287
Views: 29,788
Posted By OVC002

I have a reasonable number of US airfields in the...

I have a reasonable number of US airfields in the log. Not one of them required HiViz from GA pilots airside. Their government and legal systems may well have problems, but an out of control and...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2007, 17:53
Replies: 183
Views: 18,545
Posted By OVC002

Any genuine effort to ease the route to IFR in...

Any genuine effort to ease the route to IFR in CAS has to be applauded. Well done Bose x.

Just a couple of points:

There is no JAA minimum training requirement to convert an ICAO IR. Just pass...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2007, 19:05
Replies: 287
Views: 29,788
Posted By OVC002

The "experts" that guide management in these...

The "experts" that guide management in these matters will point to the lack of incidents as evidence of their success. They are unlikely to draw equal attention to the fall in the number of hours...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2007, 19:43
Replies: 183
Views: 18,545
Posted By OVC002

Trust me this is VERY good news for us. I...

Trust me this is VERY good news for us.

I hope that I'm wrong, but I just cannot see it.

The IMCR works well in the UK with a relatively flat topography, a temperate maritime climate, and a NAA...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2007, 17:43
Replies: 48
Views: 12,920
Posted By OVC002

AIUI Eurocontrol charges are levied on the flight...

AIUI Eurocontrol charges are levied on the flight planned distance. If no route is filed how do they work out the charge? Do they just draw a straight line between origin and destination?
If so,...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2007, 19:33
Replies: 35
Views: 7,256
Posted By OVC002

All three countries post their AIP's online....

All three countries post their AIP's online. Although you might struggle with Libya if you don't read Arabic.

http://www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/asp/ais.asp?idl=uk

Is a good resource for...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2007, 19:51
Replies: 14
Views: 1,979
Posted By OVC002

Hi LH2, The fuel price difference is...

Hi LH2,

The fuel price difference is negligible between LF and LS, and LF are usually much better value landing fee wise.

Annemasse and Annecy are both great GA airfields on the edge of the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2007, 20:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,085
Posted By OVC002

AIUI, if you have an FAA issued PPL and less than...

AIUI, if you have an FAA issued PPL and less than 100hrsTT, you need to pass all the JAA ground exams and the skills test. More than 100hrsTT just Air law, Human Performance and the skills test will...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2007, 18:39
Replies: 10
Views: 1,757
Posted By OVC002

Astonishing as it may sound, JetA1 has been...

Astonishing as it may sound, JetA1 has been subject to the same derogation as AVGAS. In fact more so, as it has, until now, been totally duty free for private use. Not, I am led to believe, as a...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2006, 13:10
Replies: 34
Views: 4,215
Posted By OVC002

Sadly, one International Galactic Spaceport has...

Sadly, one International Galactic Spaceport has recently closed off the Aeroclub access gate. Forcing everyone through the toothpaste hating, no chocolate mousse, Minimum Wage Gorilla entrance.
...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2006, 19:36
Replies: 27
Views: 4,530
Posted By OVC002

There are always those who interpret the regs in...

There are always those who interpret the regs in the most proscriptive manner.

Let's examine the case of an individual wishing to enter the US for a two day course in, for arguments sake, Origami....
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2006, 11:13
Replies: 22
Views: 3,381
Posted By OVC002

Whilst some have presented the relatively recent...

Whilst some have presented the relatively recent reduction in Flight training requirements for IR conversion (it used to be required to do the full 55hr course) as the result of a more enlightened...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2006, 10:25
Replies: 37
Views: 5,015
Posted By OVC002

PPRUNE Radar Your post is as ignorant as it...

PPRUNE Radar

Your post is as ignorant as it is offensive. pistongone had already corrected his original statement.

Which bit of :



did you not understand?
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2006, 19:05
Replies: 37
Views: 5,015
Posted By OVC002

If some can all get over the self righteous,...

If some can all get over the self righteous, unjustified, posturing over pistongone, for following his clearance, we might get back to the point of the thread. To wit:

Why does any class D zone in...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2006, 08:33
Replies: 13
Views: 954
Posted By OVC002

There does seem to be an element of "re-inventing...

There does seem to be an element of "re-inventing the wheel" here. Thales (a French company) could possibly have a word with the DGAC. Their Olivia system seems to work, is easy to use, and is free...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Aug 2006, 18:16
Replies: 87
Views: 9,995
Posted By OVC002

Helpful and professional is the way I would...

Helpful and professional is the way I would describe most UK controllers. VFR or IFR.

I am still very curious, however, about the differences in culture/procedures/regulations that allows SOCAL...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2006, 13:06
Replies: 98
Views: 10,234
Posted By OVC002

You are, of course, entitled to your view that...

You are, of course, entitled to your view that the issue is relatively unimportant. I disagree. IMHO everyone should have the freedom to choose what works for them, provided it does not impinge upon...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2006, 12:28
Replies: 98
Views: 10,234
Posted By OVC002

I don't think the debate is about being ASKED to...

I don't think the debate is about being ASKED to wear a (Hi-Viz) jacket. It is about being COMPELLED to wear a (Hi-Viz) jacket.

My memory is a bit hazy but was it not Edmund Burke who is usually...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2006, 10:53
Replies: 98
Views: 10,234
Posted By OVC002

:rolleyes: Apparently. I would be...

:rolleyes:

Apparently.

I would be surprised if Kemble's operator felt that GA is more trouble than it's worth. It is, after all, a solely GA field. Unless there is an ulterior motive for the...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2006, 10:11
Replies: 21
Views: 3,678
Posted By OVC002

You own an aircraft, and think there is nothing...

You own an aircraft, and think there is nothing wrong with a change that adds nothing but delay and cost, and will, if anything, make things less safe. :hmm:

Of course you do. :rolleyes:

On...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2006, 19:51
Replies: 16
Views: 7,410
Posted By OVC002

What a marvellously constructive response to a...

What a marvellously constructive response to a reasonable question.

The first (and last) safety briefing I had from an instructor was just before my trial lesson. From memory it went something...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2006, 11:52
Replies: 149
Views: 10,249
Posted By OVC002

There may be some circumstances where, compared...

There may be some circumstances where, compared to the USA, the system in Europe is structured to the relative benefit of GA, rather than CAT, I can't think of any offhand.
Whilst there are...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2006, 14:38
Replies: 16
Views: 3,152
Posted By OVC002

Should really be called the Joint Aviation Mutual...

Should really be called the Joint Aviation Mutual Agreement then, innit :O
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2006, 08:50
Replies: 16
Views: 3,152
Posted By OVC002

If one had bothered to read the thread one might...

If one had bothered to read the thread one might have noticed the original poster was under the impression there was a difference between a JAR PPL and a JAA PPL. So for those who are unable to...
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