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Forum: Rumours & News
22nd May 2019, 18:46
Replies: 34
Views: 20,789
Posted By Graham Borland

Nobody invented reflective laser-proof aviator...

Nobody invented reflective laser-proof aviator glasses yet?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2017, 14:22
Replies: 17
Views: 2,483
Posted By Graham Borland

ATC: "G-GG Cleared to land, runway 26R. 26L. 26R....

ATC: "G-GG Cleared to land, runway 26R. 26L. 26R. 26L..."

G-GG: "G-GG turning final. Still turning final. Still turning..."

ATC: "G-GG confirm souls on board?"
G-GG: "29 on board, G-GG"
ATC:...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2016, 08:11
Replies: 46
Views: 10,841
Posted By Graham Borland

The Royal Navy Sea Kings would sometimes fly...

The Royal Navy Sea Kings would sometimes fly under the Erskine Bridge near Glasgow if the cloud base was too low, on their way up to the Southern General hospital.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Sep 2015, 14:08
Replies: 18
Views: 9,907
Posted By Graham Borland

When she departed Prestwick yesterday (the day...

When she departed Prestwick yesterday (the day after the display) she did not retract the gear.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2014, 15:58
Replies: 59
Views: 10,971
Posted By Graham Borland

Drop an eraser in too, should neutralise it.

Drop an eraser in too, should neutralise it.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2013, 13:54
Replies: 55
Views: 6,466
Posted By Graham Borland

Everyone knows that Scotland is the home of Golf,...

Everyone knows that Scotland is the home of Golf, so it would be the remainder of the UK that would have to find a new letter.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2012, 10:48
Replies: 60
Views: 13,174
Posted By Graham Borland

Pilot has now been named...

Pilot has now been named (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-17726412).
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2012, 23:24
Replies: 53
Views: 11,384
Posted By Graham Borland

Android is basically Linux under the hood, and...

Android is basically Linux under the hood, and you are absolutely correct that C or C++ code can be compiled with Android's version of GCC using the NDK (Native Development Kit). Many organizations...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Nov 2010, 09:27
Replies: 2,560
Views: 774,636
Posted By Graham Borland

It's not just the passengers. Several tons of...

It's not just the passengers. Several tons of cargo, for starters...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2010, 13:06
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By Graham Borland

SunnyDayInWiltshire, that's exactly what I needed...

SunnyDayInWiltshire, that's exactly what I needed to know, thanks.

Yes, I do intend to study and learn all the material in due course, I'm not just trying to pass exams. It would be silly of me,...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2010, 09:32
Replies: 6
Views: 890
Posted By Graham Borland

Thom volume 4 (Technical)

This book seems to cover the material for two PPL exams: the Aircraft General/Principles Of Flight one, and Performance & Planning. Which sections of the book are tested in which exam? Is there a bit...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2010, 09:43
Replies: 25
Views: 4,784
Posted By Graham Borland

I had my initial JAR Class 2 the other day. It...

I had my initial JAR Class 2 the other day. It cost me £276. Just as well he gave me the ECG test before presenting me with the invoice!
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2009, 12:21
Replies: 27
Views: 3,970
Posted By Graham Borland

Was it OM or OJ?

Was it OM or OJ?
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Oct 2008, 13:38
Replies: 19
Views: 2,880
Posted By Graham Borland

Found this thread whilst swotting for my PPL R/T...

Found this thread whilst swotting for my PPL R/T exam.

CAP 413 says "Flight level (number) hundred". My Trevor Thom book says "Flight level one hundred", but other hundreds must be digit-by-digit...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2008, 08:15
Replies: 50
Views: 4,237
Posted By Graham Borland

Are you at Prestwick? Did the landing fee just go...

Are you at Prestwick? Did the landing fee just go up from £8?
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2008, 12:26
Replies: 24
Views: 3,322
Posted By Graham Borland

I got this one from Argos for 7 quid. Buy...

I got this one from Argos for 7 quid.

Buy Sports LCD Chronograph Stopwatch. at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for ....
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2008, 17:10
Replies: 34
Views: 1,907
Posted By Graham Borland

The best we can do is vote with our feet and stop...

The best we can do is vote with our feet and stop buying the stuff. That'll hit them where it hurts!

Oh, wait...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2008, 14:51
Replies: 14
Views: 7,200
Posted By Graham Borland

I think it has finally clicked for me. An...

I think it has finally clicked for me.

An easterly wind in the northern hemisphere will start out moving due west, and will gradually turn to the south along its great circle track. However, the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2008, 16:34
Replies: 14
Views: 7,200
Posted By Graham Borland

Thanks - one point I was missing was the Great...

Thanks - one point I was missing was the Great Circle thing. Air which starts to head due west (in the northern hemisphere) will gradually acquire a southbound heading as it follows its Great Circle...
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2008, 15:46
Replies: 14
Views: 7,200
Posted By Graham Borland

Coriolis - east/west movement

I'm swotting for my PPL Met exam, and I'm struggling to get my head around this Coriolis thing. The Thom book glosses over it, explaining how it works for north/south wind, but completely failing to...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2008, 17:02
Replies: 27
Views: 9,777
Posted By Graham Borland

I take the point about separation and the...

I take the point about separation and the transition level. The explanation in the book states, however, that FL30 is below 3000ft amsl with QNH 1015. So, at the very least, the explanation is wrong....
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2008, 16:29
Replies: 27
Views: 9,777
Posted By Graham Borland

Yes, it's Pratt's Simplifier. The book is adamant...

Yes, it's Pratt's Simplifier. The book is adamant that FL30 is lower than 3000ft amsl with QNH 1015, which is just plain wrong.

Glad I'm not the only one who spotted it!
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2008, 15:45
Replies: 27
Views: 9,777
Posted By Graham Borland

Red face QNH and Flight Level

Hello, I'm revising for my PPL Nav exam, and I'm stuck on one of the sample questions in my book. It's asking me to select the lowest available flight level which complies with the quadrantal rule....
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2008, 17:12
Replies: 26
Views: 2,882
Posted By Graham Borland

Learning Morse

Can someone recommend good (free or cheap) resources for learning Morse? Preferably something I can listen to in the car.

I'm at the stage in my PPL training where I need to be able to identify...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2007, 20:55
Replies: 9
Views: 7,936
Posted By Graham Borland

Log book - missing entries

Going over my records I've just noticed there are two entries in my log book which I should have made, but didn't. No idea why - I have receipts for my payment, and notes in my notebook, which...
Forum: Canada
16th Aug 2007, 16:14
Replies: 1
Views: 2,295
Posted By Graham Borland

Unhappy Alpenglow Aviation (Golden, BC)

Anyone know what happened to Alpenglow Aviation based in Golden, BC? I went on a flight with them (as a paying customer) a couple of years ago, and I just noticed that their web site at...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2007, 17:17
Replies: 42
Views: 10,790
Posted By Graham Borland

Light aircraft down near Oban

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6542797.stm
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2007, 21:48
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By Graham Borland

Thanks folks. :)

Thanks folks. :)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2007, 17:52
Replies: 11
Views: 1,250
Posted By Graham Borland

A wee Air Law question

Trevor Thom (2006 edition) says that the X signs to mark an unsafe area of the manoeuvering area are always white.
CAP 637 disagrees: it says they're white on the runway, or yellow on the taxiway....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Dec 2006, 16:49
Replies: 23
Views: 2,621
Posted By Graham Borland

Nationwide credit card for purchasing things. ...

Nationwide credit card for purchasing things.

Nationwide current account debit card for cash withdrawals.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2006, 07:17
Replies: 9
Views: 1,324
Posted By Graham Borland

http://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Goes-Up-Might-Come-Do...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Goes-Up-Might-Come-Down/dp/B00002MOJK/sr=8-1/qid=1156835800/ref=sr_1_1/026-0447489-9430853?ie=UTF8&s=gateway
Is this it? My wife got me this as a present and it's...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jun 2006, 10:49
Replies: 38
Views: 5,214
Posted By Graham Borland

PM to get two 'Blair Force Ones'

Prime Minister Tony Blair is set to get the go-ahead later this month for two "Blair Force One" planes to fly him on official trips, the BBC has learned....
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2006, 12:55
Replies: 127
Views: 15,773
Posted By Graham Borland

Talking Sorry to hijack your thread, Ben. I also just did...

Sorry to hijack your thread, Ben. I also just did my first solo at the weekend.
After many frustrating circuit sessions where I seemed to be unable to judge the hold-off without ballooning, it was a...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Feb 2006, 16:27
Replies: 67
Views: 17,519
Posted By Graham Borland

Started the engine without making sure the...

Started the engine without making sure the parking brake was on.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2005, 16:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,083
Posted By Graham Borland

PPL at Prestwick

Which organisations offer PPL training at Prestwick?

The web site for Prestwick Flight Centre is out-of-date and in a poor state of repair, and it's not clear if they still offer PPL training...
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