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31st Jul 2008, 09:04
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Posted By rednine

The writing is on the wall then?

The writing is on the wall then?
30th Jul 2008, 20:11
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Views: 263,146
Posted By rednine

More flights cancelled today from Edinburgh for...

More flights cancelled today from Edinburgh for September - was this a surprise?
6th Mar 2006, 04:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By rednine

Aberdeen - again!!

After all the flurry about Aberdeen here approx 2 weeks ago what is the situation now? Another full time instructor has left I have been told as have others - any updates and what does the future...
17th Feb 2006, 18:32
Replies: 37
Views: 4,674
Posted By rednine

................any more news about the flying...

................any more news about the flying school in Aberdeen and what is happening at the moment?
12th Feb 2006, 10:23
Replies: 35
Views: 4,873
Posted By rednine

YSW, I hope that yoy are right but my contacts in...

YSW, I hope that yoy are right but my contacts in Aberdeen tell me that the situation gets more interesting and more interesting by the day - absolutely amazing what is happening: Perhaps moral and...
11th Feb 2006, 08:28
Replies: 35
Views: 4,873
Posted By rednine

I have contacts in Aberdeen but haven't heard...

I have contacts in Aberdeen but haven't heard this - understand one of the flying groups also has many things to address and looking for several new members - so looks like a lot of issues in ABZ....
8th Feb 2006, 19:12
Replies: 35
Views: 4,873
Posted By rednine

PC, you are right in that it is not in the clubs...

PC, you are right in that it is not in the clubs control. However, it is the total cost for anyone learning that is important and if you look at the actual cost of lessons they are significantly...
7th Feb 2006, 18:54
Replies: 35
Views: 4,873
Posted By rednine

As I have just said in another thread someone...

As I have just said in another thread someone reported that the cost of one hours flying (and approx 5-6 circuits) was in excess of £200 - who can afford that?
7th Feb 2006, 18:51
Replies: 37
Views: 4,674
Posted By rednine

Met someone the other day - just had an hour...

Met someone the other day - just had an hour lesson and 5 circuits in Aberden - cost was in excess of £200 at Aberdeen!!! Probably Highland would be a good choice - anywhere actually!
5th Feb 2006, 18:11
Replies: 35
Views: 4,873
Posted By rednine

So then, what is happening in Aberdeen - we seem...

So then, what is happening in Aberdeen - we seem to have lost the thread? Is there any more news as to what is happening to the club or flying in general in Aberdeen?
29th Jul 2005, 17:44
Replies: 3
Views: 803
Posted By rednine

What about a Garmin 296 - compared it with a...

What about a Garmin 296 - compared it with a Garmin 430 recently and for a few thousand cheaper it performed equally as well!
2nd Jul 2005, 16:45
Replies: 23
Views: 3,436
Posted By rednine

I have got to agree with the US option -...

I have got to agree with the US option - excellent teaching, continuity and half the price. Choose the school carfully and don't be put off by those who tell you otherwise. Having trained both in the...
4th Jun 2005, 10:50
Replies: 21
Views: 2,893
Posted By rednine

MD Thanks and will certainly try it next...

MD

Thanks and will certainly try it next time we are in the area!
3rd Jun 2005, 17:51
Replies: 21
Views: 2,893
Posted By rednine

For visiting aircraft Samson charge their fee and...

For visiting aircraft Samson charge their fee and provide nothing in return! The best thing is to avoid Newcastle and go to Teeside when touring - an extra 35 miles or so, but you are made welcome...
21st May 2005, 06:27
Replies: 24
Views: 4,535
Posted By rednine

mm! think we have had a weather discussion and...

mm! think we have had a weather discussion and whether to fly last week under a TAF thread?
20th May 2005, 15:52
Replies: 24
Views: 4,535
Posted By rednine

Those of us who fly in this area know the...

Those of us who fly in this area know the difficulties - the local paper reports that he had problems with the weather - suddenly changed and went into cloud
13th May 2005, 06:43
Replies: 13
Views: 1,103
Posted By rednine

TPK the full thing states must have RT and...

TPK

the full thing states must have RT and not controlled by light signals. You can do all sorts of tests at the with the CAA medics at Gatwick and you only have to pass one! However, you can...
12th May 2005, 14:48
Replies: 13
Views: 1,103
Posted By rednine

Yes! The limitation is you can't fly at night and...

Yes! The limitation is you can't fly at night and aerodromes should have RT!

Otherwise no problems
10th May 2005, 15:10
Replies: 49
Views: 4,446
Posted By rednine

Wow! almost 400 hours per year as a PPL -...

Wow!

almost 400 hours per year as a PPL - thats some experience! Wish I could afford that - thats almost 10 hours a week - fantastic ! However, guess I will have to stick to my meagre flying.
...
10th May 2005, 14:09
Replies: 49
Views: 4,446
Posted By rednine

Kookabat You and I are in agreement and we...

Kookabat

You and I are in agreement and we have no pressures and do it for fun!

Just to confirm that I have flown many hours in IMC but in carefully selected conditions. I have also flown in...
10th May 2005, 13:52
Replies: 68
Views: 8,966
Posted By rednine

Now that everyone has got all that out of their...

Now that everyone has got all that out of their systems, perhaps we can all agree to move forwards and if we have any facts about FAS then we can consider and discuss them?

Does anyone have the...
10th May 2005, 13:00
Replies: 49
Views: 4,446
Posted By rednine

Well actually, 22 years experience and about 1100...

Well actually, 22 years experience and about 1100 hours! Does that help? Guess we will all have to stick to our opinions then eh?

However, you are quite right in that I am terrified of the...
10th May 2005, 06:49
Replies: 49
Views: 4,446
Posted By rednine

I am sorry but I would have to disagree. This...

I am sorry but I would have to disagree. This debate is about safety and thinking about the weather.

Yes, OK, you can take chances and play the probabilities game and you can win.

However, you...
9th May 2005, 19:42
Replies: 49
Views: 4,446
Posted By rednine

Be ready for Pan calls? Oh dear oh dear - we...

Be ready for Pan calls? Oh dear oh dear - we shouldn't be flying in this weather really should we?
8th May 2005, 19:55
Replies: 49
Views: 4,446
Posted By rednine

Skyseeker Having read all these comments,...

Skyseeker

Having read all these comments, remember that we do this for fun - we are not paid to fly and we don't have schedules to meet and we pay handsomely to ENJOY IT!

What other people do...
8th May 2005, 18:34
Replies: 68
Views: 8,966
Posted By rednine

Now, now!! OK, he made a mistake. Now lets...

Now, now!!

OK, he made a mistake. Now lets get some serious discussions about the real issues that this thread was intended for.

Wouldn't that be interesting and informative?
8th May 2005, 13:10
Replies: 49
Views: 4,446
Posted By rednine

Skyseeker No you made exactly the right...

Skyseeker

No you made exactly the right choice! OK, if you play the probability odds then you could have gone and been 70% OK!!? However, if the 30% probability did happen then you could have...
7th May 2005, 12:06
Replies: 68
Views: 8,966
Posted By rednine

yes, you are absolutely right! A little humility...

yes, you are absolutely right! A little humility is never misplaced - even an important politician has just realised that!!

I guess as everyone gets more experienced there will be a realisation...
3rd May 2005, 13:05
Replies: 68
Views: 8,966
Posted By rednine

The most appropriate comments - clear and concise...

The most appropriate comments - clear and concise come from young skay walker!

I wasn't sure why you thought that in Scotland you could be 100 miles from an airport! Try looking at a map and I...
3rd May 2005, 06:37
Replies: 68
Views: 8,966
Posted By rednine

Say again slowly Of course there is more...

Say again slowly

Of course there is more than the weather that was just an example and it would not be appropriate in this forum, which is about FAS, to go into all the issues. I would also add...
2nd May 2005, 13:57
Replies: 68
Views: 8,966
Posted By rednine

Well sorry about this but I must disagree with...

Well sorry about this but I must disagree with you here. Lets be honest, the costs in the US are 50% of those here. Having trained in both the UK and USA I would recommend anyone to train in the USA!...
2nd May 2005, 12:50
Replies: 68
Views: 8,966
Posted By rednine

I guess what would be very nice for anyone...

I guess what would be very nice for anyone wanting to do a PPL would be a table of the costs afor the different schnools nd what can be anticipated in terms of overall costs. For example, those...
2nd May 2005, 12:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,605
Posted By rednine

Planning to go in August or September. Plan to go...

Planning to go in August or September. Plan to go via Luca, then stop as close to Rome as possible followed by Naples. On the return leg would like to go to Venice and then possible returning via...
2nd May 2005, 07:40
Replies: 68
Views: 8,966
Posted By rednine

I guess that the difficulty from Aberdeen is the...

I guess that the difficulty from Aberdeen is the 2 hour drive to Inverness or the 1.5 hours to Dundee or Perth? However, there could be an opportunity for these schools to undercut FAS in Aberdeen...
1st May 2005, 11:42
Replies: 68
Views: 8,966
Posted By rednine

I guess that you are right! It will be a shame to...

I guess that you are right! It will be a shame to see it go downhill, if that happens. Lets give them a chance but it seems from all the correspondence that the omens are not the best!

Lets see!!
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