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Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2008, 14:35
Replies: 22
Views: 3,180
Posted By stocker

DC`s are not crap. They just dont suit Shunter...

DC`s are not crap. They just dont suit Shunter and a few others.
DC is a market leader and has been for years. You dont get there by selling crap!!!!!!!!

Some people have got heads for DC`s...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2008, 13:36
Replies: 72
Views: 7,228
Posted By stocker

I never keep mine off. Its always there for...

I never keep mine off.
Its always there for reference if the vis is not great otherwise I never look at it.
Scotland is a doddle to find your way around in good vmc but I imagine some of the...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2008, 13:27
Replies: 24
Views: 2,008
Posted By stocker

You`ll get a lot of advice on here, not all of it...

You`ll get a lot of advice on here, not all of it good:confused: Just pick your school to suit you,cost location whatever and then start learning to fly. Make up your own mind once you get started....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2008, 13:21
Replies: 20
Views: 2,668
Posted By stocker

Nope!!!! Didn`t here a thing, Go back to sleep...

Nope!!!! Didn`t here a thing, Go back to sleep I`m tryin to relax, we came here for a bit of quiet!!!!!!
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2008, 12:37
Replies: 46
Views: 5,472
Posted By stocker

some airports will allow you and help you to...

some airports will allow you and help you to descend imc and then resume your own navigation before being on final approach. I did not mean that you can be on approach and then bail out and apologise...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
6th Jun 2008, 12:15
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By stocker

got it now, thanks for your help:ok:

got it now, thanks for your help:ok:
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
6th Jun 2008, 12:09
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By stocker

windows internet explorer - if thats what you...

windows internet explorer - if thats what you meant.. Im no demon on this thing..
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2008, 11:57
Replies: 46
Views: 5,472
Posted By stocker

Nobody has mentioned yet the missed approach...

Nobody has mentioned yet the missed approach height for imc rated approaches, these may well be above the actual cloudbase your flying around in.One thing I have had to do in the past is approach imc...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2008, 16:34
Replies: 36
Views: 2,984
Posted By stocker

Like most of you I also found it a good read. I...

Like most of you I also found it a good read. I have forgotten so much about flying that its a good reminder to keep me on my toes especially when you start flying your own A/C and are not moving...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2008, 16:18
Replies: 46
Views: 5,472
Posted By stocker

Question answered, saves me looking tonight. ...

Question answered, saves me looking tonight.

I remember being sent out to practice bad weather circuits as a student with a cloudbase of about 800ft, a bit tricky to stick to the rules there. I...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
5th Jun 2008, 16:07
Replies: 13
Views: 656
Posted By stocker

Help with Smilies!!!!

How can I get the new format? One of my mates just registered and has far better posting options including fonts, smilies etc. Can anyone help direct me to the right part of the CP?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2008, 15:57
Replies: 46
Views: 5,472
Posted By stocker

I always thought that if the birds are walking...

I always thought that if the birds are walking then I will stay on the ground. I`ll have a look at the books tonight, must admit I hadn`t thought about it before and just assumed that as long as I...
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2008, 11:13
Replies: 11
Views: 1,183
Posted By stocker

Intentionally Blank

Intentionally Blank!!!!! But its not blank, they wrote on that page to tell us it was blank. You all know what Im referring too, does anyone else have any observations of daft goings on in our wee...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2008, 09:08
Replies: 69
Views: 5,719
Posted By stocker

Wouldn`t it be great if hotels could afford us...

Wouldn`t it be great if hotels could afford us the same flexibility that the weather forces on us.
Ive lost count on the amount of times I have had to cancel hotels at the last minute. Thankfully my...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2008, 08:12
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By stocker

If you are coasting out via Wick you could try...

If you are coasting out via Wick you could try "Far North Aviation"

http://www.farnorthaviation.co.uk/
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2008, 11:43
Replies: 69
Views: 5,719
Posted By stocker

Fun and the challenge are the main reasons for me...

Fun and the challenge are the main reasons for me but also the fact that I would not like to lose the amazing privelages that come with your licence, whatever one you have.

Up here in Scotland we...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th May 2008, 16:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,537
Posted By stocker

Having been to Coll and Colonsay in the past...

Having been to Coll and Colonsay in the past couple of months I would guess that they will never be manned full time and if it was I wouldn`t fancy that job with only the midgies for company most of...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2008, 13:06
Replies: 30
Views: 4,340
Posted By stocker

I have never seen a form at any of the flying...

I have never seen a form at any of the flying clubs that I have used to do my bienniel flight, I have just had my log book signed.... Does this mean I am not legal to fly and if so what can I do now...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2008, 12:45
Replies: 44
Views: 3,925
Posted By stocker

IO540..... No I dont actually believe that,...

IO540.....

No I dont actually believe that, just wondered what reaction it would provoke.

Up here in Scotland we have a severe problem with diet assosciated illness and are probably the most...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2008, 13:46
Replies: 44
Views: 3,925
Posted By stocker

Dublin... are you suggesting that size is an...

Dublin...

are you suggesting that size is an attribute of seniority...

I dont think income has much to do with size... ok, if you earn more you might like to eat out more, drink a bit more wine...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2008, 13:39
Replies: 66
Views: 4,684
Posted By stocker

Dont know about horses but up here in Bonnie...

Dont know about horses but up here in Bonnie Scotland we always have to consider deer and sheep on a lot of the runways, including some licenced ones.
Many of our island airfields are particularly...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2008, 12:46
Replies: 44
Views: 3,925
Posted By stocker

IO540.......However, a couple of fatties in a...

IO540.......However, a couple of fatties in a spamcan....

What a wonderful euphemism...

Even at my weight I was rarely asked by my instructors to do a weight and balance check,even when one of...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2008, 11:46
Replies: 44
Views: 3,925
Posted By stocker

Airborne.... looks like you will have to...

Airborne....

looks like you will have to leave your headset at home to save you the surcharge....some of us will have to resort to more extreme measures.
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2008, 10:27
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By stocker

Gasax... do you remember the reg of the...

Gasax...

do you remember the reg of the stinky aircraft.

I started my training at Aberdeen Flying School about 9 years ago and I distinctly remember an unpleasant aroma in one aircraft. I`ll...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2008, 09:10
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By stocker

I saw on Discovery a programme called MythBusters...

I saw on Discovery a programme called MythBusters where they take all sorts of stories and add scientific experimentation to reveal wether its plausible.
The team are all special effects experts...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2008, 09:00
Replies: 44
Views: 3,925
Posted By stocker

6`4 and 118kgs suited and booted and like femmes...

6`4 and 118kgs suited and booted and like femmes "Bruno" I am unfarely obese. BMI is rubbish, Ive less than 16% body fat so wouldn`t use that rule anywhere serious.

Flybymike.... isn`t Kylie about...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2008, 14:37
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By stocker

I remember sitting on the ground in Dornoch doing...

I remember sitting on the ground in Dornoch doing power checks and a finch flew through the prop and landed on the cowling. I was surprised but have heard since that this is not uncommon.

A goose...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2008, 14:27
Replies: 25
Views: 9,786
Posted By stocker

remember to brake forcefully but not too...

remember to brake forcefully but not too aggressive with loads of back pressure to save the prop smacking the tarmac...

I always used to test my brakes just after starting the taxi roll and then...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2008, 08:36
Replies: 25
Views: 9,786
Posted By stocker

ROBBO, Your mock flight test must be iminent...

ROBBO,

Your mock flight test must be iminent now, good luck and be sure to let us know how you get on.

If you end up routing to Edzel from Perth area watch out for the GVS, not easy to spot if...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2008, 12:44
Replies: 25
Views: 9,786
Posted By stocker

Good luck with your mock test. Try and...

Good luck with your mock test.

Try and concentrate on gettiing it right first time round and then the figures wont matter.

Are you doing it out of DND or PTH?
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2008, 12:08
Replies: 54
Views: 5,997
Posted By stocker

I0540, I did not mean to sound so assuming...

I0540,

I did not mean to sound so assuming and I do realise that some people have business within the area of airfields, I too have on many ocasion used an aircraft to get to a meeting.........
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2008, 14:49
Replies: 54
Views: 5,997
Posted By stocker

I just got back from lunch with a flying friend...

I just got back from lunch with a flying friend and we were discussing the same topic as this thread.
His comments were short and not very sweet but generaly I have to agree with him. We have the...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2008, 12:58
Replies: 20
Views: 3,315
Posted By stocker

Irish, what kind of hourly rate are we...

Irish,

what kind of hourly rate are we talking about?

Pu/t that is.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2008, 09:41
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By stocker

I bought a load of stuff from Canada and had it...

I bought a load of stuff from Canada and had it sent to someone I knew there who took everything out of the boxes, posted it to me as if it were a used gift and sent the paperwork seperately at a...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2008, 09:30
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By stocker

Oh well, Id better get my head into Lasors so he...

Oh well, Id better get my head into Lasors so he still thinks of me as one of the grown ups..
Cheers for the info.
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