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Search: Posts Made By: ProfChrisReed
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Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2013, 20:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,464
Posted By ProfChrisReed

I used to be a member, and Rattlesden is limited...

I used to be a member, and Rattlesden is limited by planning permission to a tiny number of non-aerotowing movements per year. I doubt they'd be able to receive visitors.

Plus the runway is the...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2012, 21:01
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,830,893
Posted By ProfChrisReed

A glue side track

My only qualification for posting here is that I tried (but failed) to get Regle's ukulele adjusted to make it easier to play, and I make ukuleles as well as flying gliders.

The hot glue pots...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2012, 17:55
Replies: 39
Views: 3,911
Posted By ProfChrisReed

englishal's examples are all OK under the cost...

englishal's examples are all OK under the cost sharing rule, which only applies to payments by passengers. They might be a problem under some other rule, but I can't face looking at the ANO again.
...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2012, 20:43
Replies: 39
Views: 3,911
Posted By ProfChrisReed

They haven't done the best they can because they...

They haven't done the best they can because they haven't explained the rules in terms that pilots can understand. Worse, the way they have drafted it leads to foolishness.

Example: Pilot A goes...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2012, 18:04
Replies: 39
Views: 3,911
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Not if the UK ANO applies - this is precisely...

Not if the UK ANO applies - this is precisely within the wording of what would count as public transport. Of course, this might be entirely legal in the US and other places. I'm not sure that it...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2012, 23:35
Replies: 39
Views: 3,911
Posted By ProfChrisReed

The ANO is very badly drafted, as is much UK...

The ANO is very badly drafted, as is much UK legislation. My interpretation of what it means (as a law professor) is that no information or advertising about this particular flight can be published...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2012, 17:39
Replies: 60
Views: 9,354
Posted By ProfChrisReed

At my club, experienced pilots get an annual...

At my club, experienced pilots get an annual session of refresher training which includes launch failures. This seems entirely sensible to me, as modern winches rarely offer up a real failure and...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2012, 15:20
Replies: 32
Views: 5,052
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Also, all the gliding clubs I know have a cadet...

Also, all the gliding clubs I know have a cadet scheme, which gives you cheap (sometimes free!) flying in return for helping run the flying side.

At my club our cadets are mainly forced to drive...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2012, 22:24
Replies: 37
Views: 6,502
Posted By ProfChrisReed

If you're near the Essex/Suffolk border, Essex GC...

If you're near the Essex/Suffolk border, Essex GC is offering special deals for PPLs - see my last post on this thread:...
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2012, 20:19
Replies: 11
Views: 2,257
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Website details now available

Apologies for resurrecting this thread, but we've been mulling over our PPL package through the winter and, as we got three takers at the end of the season we thought we should offer it again this...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2012, 20:27
Replies: 9
Views: 2,506
Posted By ProfChrisReed

No single-seater hours, so definitely talk to...

No single-seater hours, so definitely talk to your CFI. He or she will assuredly have views on what's appropriate as a next step.

Bear in mind that gliders don't sell like cars -it might take...
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2012, 21:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,506
Posted By ProfChrisReed

ARC renewal will probably average £3-400, unless...

ARC renewal will probably average £3-400, unless something nasty turns up in the inspection or there is an A/D requiring pricy work. Other costs are pretty much as others have said.

In other...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2012, 20:47
Replies: 84
Views: 16,229
Posted By ProfChrisReed

I too am sorry about A&C's experiences, but that...

I too am sorry about A&C's experiences, but that kind of rudeness is very rare in my experience. The worst thing about my club (Essex) is the risk that the CFI and I break out with a burst of ukulele...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2012, 22:04
Replies: 84
Views: 16,229
Posted By ProfChrisReed

I've been towed behind a tug which would not...

I've been towed behind a tug which would not climb, made more interesting in that we headed away from the airfield in a straight line for an alarmingly long time. Later that day I saw the same tug...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2012, 21:34
Replies: 88
Views: 10,120
Posted By ProfChrisReed

I do hate it when amateur lawyers witter on about...

I do hate it when amateur lawyers witter on about legal requirements, particularly if their wittering is

Far better based on the law, in my professional opinion (profession being law professor...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2012, 22:22
Replies: 84
Views: 16,229
Posted By ProfChrisReed

I believe all of those were caused by a...

I believe all of those were caused by a combination of (a) inexperienced pilot, flying (b) a very light glider, on (c) a centre of gravity towing hook (as opposed to a nose hook). All the clubs I...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2012, 22:49
Replies: 84
Views: 16,229
Posted By ProfChrisReed

This gets asked regularly. Most gliding clubs...

This gets asked regularly. Most gliding clubs demand gliding experience, so that you have some idea what is happening at the other end of the rope. You normally have to be a member of the club as...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2012, 20:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,764
Posted By ProfChrisReed

There's a long queue of pilots waiting to fly...

There's a long queue of pilots waiting to fly tugs at most UK gliding clubs, because the flying is fun (so the tuggies tell me) and the club pays the costs. Normally, experience as a glider pilot is...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2012, 19:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,715
Posted By ProfChrisReed

I was going to mention Peter Johnson as well. He...

I was going to mention Peter Johnson as well. He arranged the import of my glider from Germany and maintained it for several years until he got too busy with the more complex world of vintage...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2011, 21:07
Replies: 15
Views: 13,177
Posted By ProfChrisReed

I had a share in an Astir as my first glider, and...

I had a share in an Astir as my first glider, and can support all that has already been written. It's about as good a glider as can be for early solo pilots (LS4 excepted) - benign handling, solidly...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2011, 17:22
Replies: 11
Views: 2,257
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Thanks nddriver (currently K13 driver and soon,...

Thanks nddriver (currently K13 driver and soon, who knows) - BTW I didn't solicit this, nice surprise!

We could fit a couple more in - PM me if you want to talk about it.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2011, 19:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,334
Posted By ProfChrisReed

I remember the original article - I think the...

I remember the original article - I think the photos were shot in Warwickshire or Worcestershire. This was relevant because the timings they gave for each crop don't work across the country -...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2011, 20:11
Replies: 32
Views: 7,827
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Saltby (Lincs) runs an annual aerobatics comp...

Saltby (Lincs) runs an annual aerobatics comp and, I think, provides training (certainly did a couple of years back). Still some way from you though.

I would expect there to be an aerobatics...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Jul 2011, 18:13
Replies: 79
Views: 29,548
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Pilot DAR: I doubt we're actually in...

Pilot DAR:

I doubt we're actually in disagreement. Don't fiddle with flaps on the approach unless you know what you're doing must be the right approach.

It would interest Cessna/Piper XXX...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jul 2011, 21:26
Replies: 79
Views: 29,548
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Pilot DAR wrote: This last sentence does not...

Pilot DAR wrote: This last sentence does not match the experience of many glider pilots.

One of the reasons why your chosen flap setting for the approach might turn out to be wrong is hitting...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2011, 20:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,064
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Surrey has just clicked. You do know that Surrey...

Surrey has just clicked. You do know that Surrey Hills at Kenley (just inside the M25) operates Mon-Fri for gliding (at weekends it's ATC only)? Surrey Hills Gliding Club...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2011, 16:55
Replies: 9
Views: 2,064
Posted By ProfChrisReed

It mght be relevant that Lasham is offering a...

It mght be relevant that Lasham is offering a special conversion course for PPLs, and so has given some thought to the different training needed, and the different approach to the (now) pupil.

My...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2011, 17:38
Replies: 11
Views: 2,257
Posted By ProfChrisReed

I've had a couple of responses and replied by PM,...

I've had a couple of responses and replied by PM, but these might not have got through or just not been noticed. If anyone wants to email me direct, [email protected] will work. ...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2011, 13:44
Replies: 39
Views: 4,201
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Nympsfield would have been interesting if you are...

Nympsfield would have been interesting if you are used to runways. It's a nice, big expanse of grass but distinctly up and downy! A/c in the first and sceond dips aren't visible from the launchpoint,...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2011, 19:09
Replies: 11
Views: 2,257
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Thanks rkgpilot! Must remember to hide the...

Thanks rkgpilot! Must remember to hide the ukuleles if someone follows in your footsteps.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2011, 21:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,257
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Oops, forgot something. This makes more sense if...

Oops, forgot something. This makes more sense if you know that we estimate that on average a PPL will take 30 winch launches to solo (obviously, depends on experience and how quickly you "get" this...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2011, 21:35
Replies: 39
Views: 4,201
Posted By ProfChrisReed

In answer to Pete Stratten's original query I...

In answer to Pete Stratten's original query I think I have the, or at least an, answer (I initiated the other thread). I've put a package together- see new thread...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2011, 21:33
Replies: 49
Views: 4,998
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Thanks to everyone here for their helpful...

Thanks to everyone here for their helpful comments. They enabled me to put a package together- see new thread...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2011, 21:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,257
Posted By ProfChrisReed

Gliding package for PPLs @ Ridgewell (Essex/Suffolk border)

I started the recent thread on gliding for PPLs (thanks mods for allowing me to post details there and here). I have now agreed with my club (Essex GC) details of the package.

Where we're coming...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2011, 16:46
Replies: 49
Views: 4,998
Posted By ProfChrisReed

PaulisHome wrote: Tried that. Once. The...

PaulisHome wrote:

Tried that. Once. The damn things glue to you and don't let go easily.

The same shops sell water-absorbing crystals -a teaspoonful in a plastic bag (or one bag inside...
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