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Search: Posts Made By: Slopey
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Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2022, 00:54
Replies: 48
Views: 5,994
Posted By Slopey

Hot air balloon? Or Para/hang glider?

Hot air balloon? Or Para/hang glider?
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2020, 00:35
Replies: 25
Views: 4,108
Posted By Slopey

And you're giving up after the PPL because you...

And you're giving up after the PPL because you didn't like your instructor???? Good luck with that!

You've got the PPL. If you want to go further, get on with it. Nobody will make it happen but...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2020, 14:12
Replies: 11
Views: 2,590
Posted By Slopey

In the case of (2) - how do you do it? The PMD...

In the case of (2) - how do you do it? The PMD form at https://apply.caa.co.uk/CAAPortal/terms-and-conditions.htm?formCode=PMD doesn't list an option for an EU Part-FCL PPL to fly an EASA aircraft,...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2020, 17:54
Replies: 11
Views: 2,590
Posted By Slopey

I take it this:...

I take it this: https://www.caa.co.uk/General-Aviation/Pilot-licences/Medical-requirements/Medical-requirements-for-private-pilots/ is out of date currently given General Exemption E 4764 referenced...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Sep 2019, 02:16
Replies: 1,550
Views: 1,826,025
Posted By Slopey

Probably because you're not just talking about...

Probably because you're not just talking about pilots and aircraft - there's the rest of the company to take over also. In that scenario, a little money doesn't go a long way and the government...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jun 2018, 23:04
Replies: 79
Views: 25,575
Posted By Slopey

This "story" is at least 3-5 years old, and was...

This "story" is at least 3-5 years old, and was disproven then - why has it suddenly reappeared? A clickbait website recycling old news?

It's nonsense.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2017, 01:11
Replies: 20
Views: 3,826
Posted By Slopey

@Terry - what has this got to do with Maurice...

@Terry - what has this got to do with Maurice Kirk? Why bring him up??
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2017, 18:14
Replies: 15
Views: 2,976
Posted By Slopey

If you're heading up past Oban, an overnight at...

If you're heading up past Oban, an overnight at Glenforsa is a good shout (if it's open) - just park up and walk into the hotel :)
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2014, 03:41
Replies: 1
Views: 1,173
Posted By Slopey

I'm in a C172 syndicate at ABZ, shoot me a PM.

I'm in a C172 syndicate at ABZ, shoot me a PM.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
27th Mar 2014, 00:51
Replies: 29
Views: 6,557
Posted By Slopey

Carry on bags even on someone like BA have been...

Carry on bags even on someone like BA have been getting crazier and crazier over the last few years. Economy pax now think nothing of taking a trundle-bag which won't fit in the overhead, and...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2014, 20:06
Replies: 32
Views: 4,501
Posted By Slopey

Why did the camera man wait until after landing...

Why did the camera man wait until after landing to get his lifejacket on - if that's what he pulls out of the seatback infront of him? Would have thought it would have been on and ready prior to...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2014, 09:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,433
Posted By Slopey

From a bit more Googling, there do seem to be...

From a bit more Googling, there do seem to be commercial SR22 sims out there with the side yoke - might be worth contacting them to see if it's something that can be sourced independently, but I'd...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2014, 15:19
Replies: 6
Views: 1,433
Posted By Slopey

Wasn't meaning to have a dig, but would be worth...

Wasn't meaning to have a dig, but would be worth posting on Avsim or myCockpit.org to see if anyone has done one before :)
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2014, 12:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,433
Posted By Slopey

This is probably in the wrong forum as it sounds...

This is probably in the wrong forum as it sounds like you're wanting a controller for an SR20 in MS Flight Sim.

Anyways - there isn't one on the market afaik, your best bet would be to buy a yoke...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2013, 17:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By Slopey

Yep - it was a few years ago, I guess it's all...

Yep - it was a few years ago, I guess it's all changed under the new regime.

I stand corrected :)
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2013, 01:12
Replies: 29
Views: 4,814
Posted By Slopey

How exactly are we going to manage that when he...

How exactly are we going to manage that when he gets deported next year when his leave to remain runs out, after 12 months of tax-payer funded PPL lessons? (Plus accommo, plus legals).

It's not...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2013, 01:06
Replies: 8
Views: 2,377
Posted By Slopey

IMHO, met and nav were the hardest topics until...

IMHO, met and nav were the hardest topics until you actually do some flying, then they're no problem.

If you're already planning XCs with a plog, Nav ceases to be an issue.

Human Perf is simple...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
7th Aug 2013, 18:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,633
Posted By Slopey

I've just come back from Cyprus and as a UK...

I've just come back from Cyprus and as a UK Citizen, I know that you don't need any passport validity beyond your stay in Cyprus (it's on the gov.uk site), but I'm not sure how that applies to a...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2013, 08:01
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,410,721
Posted By Slopey

Working here - you might need to update Java, or...

Working here - you might need to update Java, or if you're using Chrome just click "Run this time" in the bar at the top if it complains.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2013, 17:36
Replies: 24
Views: 9,295
Posted By Slopey

There was a post on the previous large topic...

There was a post on the previous large topic about these, whereby EASA viewed them as advisory rather than mandatory (can't find the link currently)?

Does that change at June 2014?
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2013, 23:35
Replies: 24
Views: 5,095
Posted By Slopey

Is the TC indication weird in that photo, or do...

Is the TC indication weird in that photo, or do you think he has a bit of bank on - I can't really tell. If he's doing about 140 knots, would he not need a 20+ degree bank angle for rate 1?
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2013, 08:09
Replies: 18
Views: 2,452
Posted By Slopey

Aberdeen - Perth - Castle Kennedy - Glenforsa on...

Aberdeen - Perth - Castle Kennedy - Glenforsa on Saturday, then Oban, Dornoch and Aberdeen on Sunday in the trusty C172.

Fantastic weekend for it! :) And the usual superb service from Scottish...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2013, 13:05
Replies: 87
Views: 11,682
Posted By Slopey

So what he's really saying is that safety is...

So what he's really saying is that safety is secondary to some European federalisation paperwork exercise :ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2013, 08:44
Replies: 30
Views: 19,296
Posted By Slopey

Get the PPL first. Worry about the CPL once...

Get the PPL first. Worry about the CPL once you've got the PPL.

(Also remember that the CPL isn't much use without an ME/IR if you're trying to make a living from it (unless you're going...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2013, 02:03
Replies: 27
Views: 5,050
Posted By Slopey

If a highly skilled test pilot landed it once in...

If a highly skilled test pilot landed it once in a 40kt crosswind, and they put that in the POH, how long do you think it'd take before someone in the US sues when they park it in a field with a...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2013, 10:14
Replies: 33
Views: 11,991
Posted By Slopey

I'd rather have the distraction, than a unnoticed...

I'd rather have the distraction, than a unnoticed transition into unconsciousness and loss of control.

They are loud for a reason, and most of them have a silence button. The point is you KNOW...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2013, 10:09
Replies: 8
Views: 1,237
Posted By Slopey

palacie - you can have many thousands of hours on...

palacie - you can have many thousands of hours on a PPL. Just because you get close to the requirements of a CPL doesn't mean you need to get one. There's no point.

For a start, there's the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2013, 10:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,424
Posted By Slopey

Ahh - was wondering if it was through already or...

Ahh - was wondering if it was through already or not. So noted.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2013, 15:32
Replies: 16
Views: 2,424
Posted By Slopey

Not sure about Italy, but in the UK (until EASA...

Not sure about Italy, but in the UK (until EASA screw it all up) you can fly a G-reg on an FAA PPL iirc so it wouldn't necessarily stop you flying. (But then having an FAA PPL might be a pest for...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2013, 10:05
Replies: 65
Views: 8,245
Posted By Slopey

If you want them to be fully bothered about...

If you want them to be fully bothered about helping you learn to fly - pay for the lessons and get on with it.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2013, 09:53
Replies: 16
Views: 2,424
Posted By Slopey

Why can you not fly on weekends with a FAA PPL?...

Why can you not fly on weekends with a FAA PPL? :confused:
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2013, 09:49
Replies: 2
Views: 1,118
Posted By Slopey

Apparently it was a practice of a planned stunt...

Apparently it was a practice of a planned stunt that the stunt team put on their Facebook page - someone else reposted it somewhere else, it went viral, and the Metro picked it up as a shoddy excuse...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2013, 09:27
Replies: 2
Views: 765
Posted By Slopey

Hi there, Once you have the PPL, it's worth...

Hi there,

Once you have the PPL, it's worth checking out Cabro at Aberdeen - they have reasonable rental rates (for Aberdeen!) - saves on the drive to Dundee if you're Aberdeen based, which given...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2013, 09:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,237
Posted By Slopey

:confused: Yes - it all counts. But if...

:confused:

Yes - it all counts. But if you're only doing 12 hours every 2nd year, you'll have a way to go/quite a while to the CPL - you need 150 hours for that, including 70 PIC.

If you're...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2013, 10:14
Replies: 65
Views: 8,245
Posted By Slopey

In a nutshell, they've got the planes, you've not...

In a nutshell, they've got the planes, you've not got the money. So if you want to fly their planes, you do what you have to. It's their train set.

If you want to turn that around and get...
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