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Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2018, 07:26
Replies: 22
Views: 3,928
Posted By Sideslipper

AquileF, Look no further than the Bristol &...

AquileF,
Look no further than the Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club (Nympsfield).
See bggc.co.uk
The club offers:
a. An LS4 and ASK21.
b. A 7 day week operation
c. Ridge & soaring in...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2016, 11:34
Replies: 31
Views: 7,186
Posted By Sideslipper

Went into the Sywell rally only once. Had to go...

Went into the Sywell rally only once. Had to go round twice because of blatant poor airmanship by joiners who hadn't read the NOTAM or the Pitsford joining procedure.
Never again.
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Mar 2016, 17:02
Replies: 17
Views: 3,556
Posted By Sideslipper

Reporting position with transponder on

As a PPL flying VFR during a Zone Transit or MATZ Penetration under a Basic or Traffic Service, and squawking A & C as directed by a Radar LARS provider, why am I usually requested to "report at...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2015, 08:09
Replies: 22
Views: 5,808
Posted By Sideslipper

Thanks ifitaintboeing:ok:, My take on the...

Thanks ifitaintboeing:ok:,
My take on the subject is that you need to maintain a hard copy logbook, and you can only use an electronic one as a backup.
If the dog eats your logbook then if you need...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2015, 07:54
Replies: 22
Views: 5,808
Posted By Sideslipper

Does the record of the 1 hour training flight in...

Does the record of the 1 hour training flight in the logbook have to be signed by the instructing pilot? As stated earlier,obviously not possible with electronic logbooks.
Is it a mandatory...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2014, 22:30
Replies: 224
Views: 47,044
Posted By Sideslipper

I am often surprised by how misunderstood gliding...

I am often surprised by how misunderstood gliding is to power pilots. During a recent competition it fell to me to deal with enquiries (the number had been thoughtfully provided in the NOTAM).
"At...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2013, 19:51
Replies: 53
Views: 10,724
Posted By Sideslipper

Bristol (Brizzle to the natives) hasn't got much...

Bristol (Brizzle to the natives) hasn't got much of a mention. Good to read Standard Noise's post. For the record I have always had excellent service from them. Can't remember a transit refusal.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2012, 18:06
Replies: 108
Views: 17,523
Posted By Sideslipper

Usually, whenever I depart from my local LARS...

Usually, whenever I depart from my local LARS provider they wish me farewell with "Squawk 7000, Regional QNH ****".
I take it as meaning "You are on your own now mate, and if you bump into something...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2010, 10:53
Replies: 47
Views: 13,597
Posted By Sideslipper

If Approach NDBs ever bite the dust, and GPS...

If Approach NDBs ever bite the dust, and GPS approaches replace them, then it will probably have an unfortunate impact on PPL IMCR holders.
Most flying school single engine training a/c I have come...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2010, 18:59
Replies: 47
Views: 13,597
Posted By Sideslipper

Has anybody got any further information about the...

Has anybody got any further information about the removal of Approach NDB (and therefore the need for ADF in a/c)?
Unless I have missed something, not much has changed since the last post.
AOPA...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2009, 06:37
Replies: 47
Views: 13,597
Posted By Sideslipper

Goatface, From an airfield perspective, we...

Goatface,

From an airfield perspective, we don't technically need an NDB now,

Does your airfield presently use the NDB as the Missed Approach fix? If so, if you don't really need an NDB now,...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2009, 18:13
Replies: 47
Views: 13,597
Posted By Sideslipper

Future of NDB/ADF

At present, the majority of Missed Approaches require a turn back to an NDB, even if you are using, say, an ILS/DME approach. If and when the NDBs bite the dust, will the missed approach be based on...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2009, 21:55
Replies: 47
Views: 13,597
Posted By Sideslipper

Future of NDB/ADF

I've heard somewhere that the CAA is considering withdrawing the need for NDBs. Can't find anything in their website.
Can anybody throw some light on this?
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2007, 06:45
Replies: 42
Views: 7,752
Posted By Sideslipper

Sounds as if he had a trial lesson and realised...

Sounds as if he had a trial lesson and realised he wouldn't be able to hack it for real.:)
"Those who can, fly; those who can't, drive";)
Shouldn't take J too seriously. Articles of that nature are...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jul 2007, 10:04
Replies: 15
Views: 3,849
Posted By Sideslipper

Military International Comms

Having recently had an interesting transit through a military zone due to me being on VHF and the silent C130 I was avoiding presumably on UHF, I was moved to wonder they don't use VHF in their...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2007, 10:43
Replies: 2
Views: 1,219
Posted By Sideslipper

LHR according to Boeing.

Does Boeing know something about LHR that may come as a surprise to most of us?
In today's Times, page 23, Boeing proudly report the noise impact on LHR by its 747-8.
Interestingly, it seems LHR...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th May 2007, 08:39
Replies: 49
Views: 8,172
Posted By Sideslipper

Chevvron, Are you saying that it is technically...

Chevvron,
Are you saying that it is technically possible for the military to couple UHF/VHF at their units, but they either won't or don't know how to do it?
Forum: ATC Issues
6th May 2007, 02:36
Replies: 49
Views: 8,172
Posted By Sideslipper

Three Yellows, I have had the same problem. ...

Three Yellows,
I have had the same problem. Its not your kit. Often go from crystal clear with Bristol to almost unreadable at Lyneham or Brize.
I am also unimpressed that you can't hear the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2007, 10:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,641
Posted By Sideslipper

Good question. Answer - Florida.

Good question.
Answer - Florida.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2007, 16:21
Replies: 15
Views: 1,641
Posted By Sideslipper

Florida Recommendations please.

Further to my previous post, can anyone recommend any operators to fly with.
Some of the larger "pilot factories" seem to have had some "iffy" comments made about them in other threads and forums....
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2007, 16:04
Replies: 15
Views: 1,641
Posted By Sideslipper

All, Thanks for the advice.:ok: Not as much...

All,
Thanks for the advice.:ok:
Not as much hassle as I was expecting.
Probably will be going to Florida, but not until this time next year.
As my flying has been only low wing (PA28 & Robin), I...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2007, 18:56
Replies: 15
Views: 1,641
Posted By Sideslipper

Flying in USA

I will probably be going over to the US on holiday.
I've got a JAA PPL but can't face the M1 hassle for a short stay.
However, I would like to fly with an instructor for an hour or two just for the...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2007, 19:17
Replies: 63
Views: 12,160
Posted By Sideslipper

Always close the throttle and eyes together. ...

Always close the throttle and eyes together.
Works for me:ok:
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Apr 2007, 17:54
Replies: 16
Views: 2,659
Posted By Sideslipper

Lomon, The card is A5 sized and published by...

Lomon,
The card is A5 sized and published by the CAA, complete with its logo and a statement that it includes changes notified by UK AIP Amendments up to 1 Feb 07! It is provided with each new 500...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Apr 2007, 06:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,659
Posted By Sideslipper

Lomon, Did I say it was wrong? I think not. A...

Lomon,
Did I say it was wrong? I think not.
A somewhat unhelpful and defensive response to a simple question that was merely trying to establish some facts.:=
The fact that this footnote has been...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Apr 2007, 07:27
Replies: 16
Views: 2,659
Posted By Sideslipper

Agree with all the common sense about who to call...

Agree with all the common sense about who to call for what, but the published information isn't logical.
Why can't the RAF conform with civilian practices?
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Apr 2007, 09:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,659
Posted By Sideslipper

First Contact with Brize

Could someone in the RAF ATC community explain the mysteries of making contact with Brize for a Zone Transit?
Uniquely, for Brize alone, the Southern England & Wales Frequency Reference Card has a...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2007, 03:46
Replies: 22
Views: 2,352
Posted By Sideslipper

Number of PPL Instructors

I used up 15 instructors in the 18 months it took to get my PPL.
Most of that was due to the meltdown of instructors going off to get right hand seat jobs in grown up aeroplanes.:ok:
The need for...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2007, 15:34
Replies: 31
Views: 3,815
Posted By Sideslipper

Pooleys Binder

As one of those who phoned Pooleys about this problem, I received a new binder within a couple of days.:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
10th Jan 2007, 14:07
Replies: 15
Views: 3,849
Posted By Sideslipper

Military UHF

Am I right in suspecting that in military zones ATC talk to military a/c on UHF, and civil a/c on VHF?
Going through one their zones once, ATC constantly asked me if I was still visual with a C130...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Dec 2006, 11:14
Replies: 15
Views: 3,849
Posted By Sideslipper

Military VHF Comms

Whenever I talk to civil ATC on VHF I am always "5s" on TX & Rx.
On frequency change to a military ATC it almost always drops to nearly unreadable. As soon as I go back to a civil frequency it's...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2006, 21:34
Replies: 30
Views: 16,642
Posted By Sideslipper

Whirls, Saw your post, but not being a...

Whirls,
Saw your post, but not being a rotorhead don't know what is "high" or "low" for helo solo time.
Anyone out there have an opinion on what takes longer, aircraft or helo?
What's more...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2006, 21:08
Replies: 30
Views: 16,642
Posted By Sideslipper

Hours to Solo

For those out there who are worried about how many hours they may take to go solo, this should make you feel a lot better;
I took 35 hours.
Anybody able to beat that?
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2005, 20:51
Replies: 1
Views: 608
Posted By Sideslipper

Hours between Solo & Licence

Is there any noticeable rule of thumb relationship between hours to solo and hours to licence, i.e x3 etc.?
:hmm:
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