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Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2018, 08:14
Replies: 36
Views: 12,681
Posted By TractorBoy

If you can't use it as a landing strip then sell...

If you can't use it as a landing strip then sell the land to some members of the travelling community.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2017, 07:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,846
Posted By TractorBoy

If you're prepared to sit in the cockpit...

If you're prepared to sit in the cockpit performing all the necessary preflight/start up/post start up checks while it's > 40C outside, TBH you're mad enough not to care what the POH states! ...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Mar 2017, 11:58
Replies: 1,109
Views: 551,083
Posted By TractorBoy

"The entry height of the manoeuvre was consistent...

"The entry height of the manoeuvre was consistent with the 200ft minimum height on the pilot's DA for a Jet Provost; the apex height and speeds on the accident manoeuvre were consistent with those...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2016, 13:12
Replies: 32
Views: 6,377
Posted By TractorBoy

Not any more. I believe it's now 12/30 for the...

Not any more. I believe it's now 12/30 for the second runway.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2016, 08:44
Replies: 32
Views: 6,377
Posted By TractorBoy

NW is no problem. Just make sure you're...

NW is no problem.

Just make sure you're around 1300ft when you cross the Lea Valley, give NW a call and squawk 7010, then descend to 800ft QFE.

I'd join via Epping, either turning downwind for...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2015, 09:24
Replies: 31
Views: 6,902
Posted By TractorBoy

Even if you're not doing it for employment, you...

Even if you're not doing it for employment, you could still do a CPL. I did it (along with the 14 ATPL exams) as a personal challenge, plus I had a lot of fun doing it and learnt a lot of useful...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2015, 07:11
Replies: 19
Views: 3,495
Posted By TractorBoy

During my ATPL Flight Planning and Performance...

During my ATPL Flight Planning and Performance exam, we were given one really useful tip - "Sharp Pencil".

Some of those graphs are flippin' ridiculous to read, let alone trying to interpolate 1/4...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2015, 10:57
Replies: 67
Views: 8,453
Posted By TractorBoy

No it isn't really a corridor - it's more of a...

No it isn't really a corridor - it's more of a suggested route with an entry and exit VRP.

Personally I've never used it. Just call up Luton (usually the same person works Stansted and Luton but...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2015, 11:09
Replies: 67
Views: 8,453
Posted By TractorBoy

You are quite right - sorry. All our aircraft...

You are quite right - sorry. All our aircraft have Mode S so I never bother.

In that case, just talk to them. They're not ogres, and there have been times that I actually asked for a radio check...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2015, 11:33
Replies: 67
Views: 8,453
Posted By TractorBoy

I do this trip quite a lot from North Weald if I...

I do this trip quite a lot from North Weald if I have nothing better planned - route up to Haverhill then come back down the M11 from Audley End (keeps me in practice dealing with Class D)

I would...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2015, 11:42
Replies: 28
Views: 6,430
Posted By TractorBoy

These are good - VFR Airspace Guide |...

These are good -

VFR Airspace Guide | Airspace & Safety Initiative (http://airspacesafety.com/vfr-airspace-guide/)

They were released by NATS a while back on DVD (you may still be able to get...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2015, 20:31
Replies: 21
Views: 7,090
Posted By TractorBoy

10 mins from Northolt? Then TBH Denham is a...

10 mins from Northolt? Then TBH Denham is a no-brainer. I've only been there once, but it seemed pleasant enough.

If you really want to learn, do 2 things before spending any more cash

1)...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2015, 07:44
Replies: 28
Views: 6,430
Posted By TractorBoy

To really confuse things at NW, the runways used...

To really confuse things at NW, the runways used to be

02/20 and 13/31 !

Fortunately, due to the joys of magnetic variation, it's now 02/20 and 12/30.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2015, 06:45
Replies: 21
Views: 7,090
Posted By TractorBoy

LowGlider, you don't say where you live. That...

LowGlider, you don't say where you live. That will have a factor on where you learn.

I learnt at Stapleford - training was OK, but the general attitude there isn't friendly and it does put you...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2015, 06:51
Replies: 28
Views: 6,430
Posted By TractorBoy

What's the issue you're having? Just choose a...

What's the issue you're having? Just choose a destination, plot a direct route then move it around anything you can't go through!

Seriously - Stansted and Luton are simply Class D airspace and 99%...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2015, 10:44
Replies: 23
Views: 6,077
Posted By TractorBoy

Flyme273 - I can assure you that Westerly...

Flyme273 - I can assure you that Westerly variations are written -ve, Easterly are +ve

One of many worked examples...

HDG Question - ATP Forum (http://www.atpforum.eu/showthread.php?t=11827)
...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2015, 08:35
Replies: 23
Views: 6,077
Posted By TractorBoy

You need to get your books out again. You've...

You need to get your books out again. You've simply added the deviation and variation without recognising the difference between +5 and 5W

Westerly values can be written as 5W or -5 degrees....
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2014, 16:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,091
Posted By TractorBoy

I couldn't find the umlaut!

I couldn't find the umlaut!
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2014, 15:58
Replies: 18
Views: 3,091
Posted By TractorBoy

Do you mean a Fohn wind?

Do you mean a Fohn wind?
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2014, 12:46
Replies: 23
Views: 6,077
Posted By TractorBoy

CH is 120°. Deviation is +4°. Variation is 5° W....

CH is 120°. Deviation is +4°. Variation is 5° W. Wind correction angle is 8° Right. TT is: (choose below)
111°
127°
113°
129°

Err... isnt the correct answer 111?

CH = 120, Deviation is +4...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2014, 12:13
Replies: 55
Views: 10,323
Posted By TractorBoy

I've only had 1.5 hours on a Cirrus SR20 - this...

I've only had 1.5 hours on a Cirrus SR20 - this was with a very knowledgeable instructor at North Weald who is an official Cirrus training partner - and it was excellent fun, although the speed...
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2014, 09:04
Replies: 51
Views: 9,828
Posted By TractorBoy

1) Bashing my head on the high Cessna wings. A...

1) Bashing my head on the high Cessna wings. A lot. And I still do it.

2) Missed the foot hold on the spar of a 172 when checking fuel. My foot slid along the spar, I fell off and smacked into the...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2014, 08:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,867
Posted By TractorBoy

True, NW charge £65 a month, however the aircraft...

True, NW charge £65 a month, however the aircraft are £30 p/h cheaper.... plus thats tacho hours so you can usually get 1.1 : 1, improving the price even more.

Fly 2 hours a month and you're ahead.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2014, 08:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,071
Posted By TractorBoy

YODI, I've been a member of NWFG for several...

YODI, I've been a member of NWFG for several years and the prices are competitive.

The C172s are £125 p/h and the C150 is £98.50 p/h. There are no hidden extras such as fuel surcharges that alot...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2014, 12:34
Replies: 43
Views: 15,030
Posted By TractorBoy

Got these 2 at North Weald... ...

Got these 2 at North Weald...

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee370/greenfumb/28dl%20airfield%20report/final12.jpg


and


http://www.airport-data.com/images/airports/small/027/027366.jpg
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2014, 09:32
Replies: 21
Views: 3,228
Posted By TractorBoy

Personally I'd go for a 152 as it's a lot...

Personally I'd go for a 152 as it's a lot cheaper. You can convert to a PA28 after learning in about 2 hours - this can save you as much as £1000 over the course.

I was a similar weight when I did...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
30th Jun 2013, 16:02
Replies: 40
Views: 37,279
Posted By TractorBoy

You don't actually have to be on your own for the...

You don't actually have to be on your own for the 300nm. I took a non-flying friend along for some company and made a day out of it. Break the trip up into 3 100nm legs and it's much more manageable....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2013, 19:07
Replies: 22
Views: 9,211
Posted By TractorBoy

Ah fair enough. Could I suggest the following...

Ah fair enough. Could I suggest the following conversation then -

Pilot - I'd love to take you to Exeter. It's just a shame the landing fee's so expensive

Passenger - Oh thats OK, I'll pay for...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2013, 17:56
Replies: 22
Views: 9,211
Posted By TractorBoy

Hang on a minute. He's not asking for any money...

Hang on a minute. He's not asking for any money for the actual flight. If his friend offers to pay the airport charge for allowing the aircraft to land, why isn't that legal?
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2013, 08:11
Replies: 53
Views: 10,724
Posted By TractorBoy

hegemon88 - where are you based? I used to...

hegemon88 - where are you based?

I used to moan about Stansted based on what other people told me. I then went to try it myself....

Done Luton about 5 times (never refused once)
Done Stansted...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2013, 16:38
Replies: 10
Views: 2,619
Posted By TractorBoy

Couldn't you just multiply the minimum white arc...

Couldn't you just multiply the minimum white arc speed by 1.3?
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2013, 11:49
Replies: 21
Views: 6,690
Posted By TractorBoy

I'd look at the fact that you're saving $2000 in...

I'd look at the fact that you're saving $2000 in a 152. A 2 hour(ish) PA28checkride after getting your licence will mean you can fly both and you'd have saved a fistload of cash.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2013, 16:16
Replies: 26
Views: 4,905
Posted By TractorBoy

Is this correct? I always thought you could only...

Is this correct? I always thought you could only fly a G-reg aircraft in the UK on an FAA licence as it had been given special approval. If you wanted to fly outside the UK, you need a N-reg

UK...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2013, 22:03
Replies: 34
Views: 3,560
Posted By TractorBoy

Have you bought the package? 50% up front!

Have you bought the package? 50% up front!
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2013, 21:45
Replies: 34
Views: 3,560
Posted By TractorBoy

So the instructors are charging for the...

So the instructors are charging for the pre-lesson briefings at £40 p/h then? On top of £180 p/h for flying?

I'm with Mad_Jock.

I'm also rather surprised that you hadn't got this down in black...
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