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Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2020, 08:46
Replies: 44
Views: 8,821
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Even the College of Policing know that guidance...

Even the College of Policing know that guidance is just that. Page 17 is a clear as mud to me..
...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2020, 18:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

You need a copy of the Apron Markings and Signs...

You need a copy of the Apron Markings and Signs Handbook (As amended) published by the Airports Council International

The document is intended as a "Best Practice" handbook to be used by airport...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2020, 09:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,651
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

The UK CAA used to have a splendid library which...

The UK CAA used to have a splendid library which they stupidly got rid of to save money. Allied to this was an even better historical archive of old manuals, books & documents of historical value...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2020, 18:14
Replies: 17
Views: 3,912
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Its also in Suffolk!

Its also in Suffolk!
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2020, 08:57
Replies: 15
Views: 1,439
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

I had a truly exceptional student a few years ago...

I had a truly exceptional student a few years ago who was ready in the minimum time, couldn't teach him anything else, so we did lots of X/C flying to get to 45 hours.. He was a natural, but sadly...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2020, 08:51
Replies: 35
Views: 8,683
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

The club fleet on which I instruct have had their...

The club fleet on which I instruct have had their interiors ruined by 'disinfectant' products and wipes. Just think what it does to your skin!!!
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2020, 20:14
Replies: 36
Views: 9,996
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Sounds like Oban aren't really interested in...

Sounds like Oban aren't really interested in selling AVGAS... No excuse not to be selling it by now, unless they've bought a fancy bowser that doesn't fit into the garage :E
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2020, 10:16
Replies: 27
Views: 5,626
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

I was a great fan of Pilot magazine when it was...

I was a great fan of Pilot magazine when it was owned by James Gilbert. At one time in the early 90s I had almost every copy since it was started by Norman Jones. Archant wrecked Pilot by trying to...
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2020, 09:48
Replies: 27
Views: 5,626
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Pilot hasn't been any good since Archant bought...

Pilot hasn't been any good since Archant bought it from James Gilbert. They ruined what was an excellent magazine.

And generally, all of the UK GA Mags trot out the same stuff. Stopped buying them...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2019, 12:13
Replies: 3
Views: 2,088
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Al Mathie's strip. Not sure if its still there...

Al Mathie's strip. Not sure if its still there after his very sad demise..
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2019, 16:05
Replies: 24
Views: 12,885
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

My 750 has worked perfectly ever since I bought...

My 750 has worked perfectly ever since I bought it a few years ago. No issues at all. Built well, it makes an iCom handheld look cheap....
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2019, 10:36
Replies: 26
Views: 5,537
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

The only issue we've had is people still calling...

The only issue we've had is people still calling up on the old frequency (3 helicopters straight through the overhead last weekend! Just as well it was too windy to be dropping paras)
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2019, 17:52
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Rather silly idea, one ignition source and it all...

Rather silly idea, one ignition source and it all goes....

The 'Zlin' is actually a Chipmunk Mk23, G-AOTF and looks like it's filmed at Spanhoe....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2019, 14:18
Replies: 28
Views: 6,747
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

G-AXGP, a Piper Cub, used to have a French horn...

G-AXGP, a Piper Cub, used to have a French horn mounted on the boot cowling.... For those low flying, door open moments...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2016, 20:09
Replies: 34
Views: 7,471
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

I had an aircraft approach the opposite end of...

I had an aircraft approach the opposite end of the runway today as I was taking off. He realised on short finals to the (wrong) runway and turned into the correct circuit. Never said a word...
...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2015, 09:41
Replies: 5
Views: 2,050
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

As far as i know, the only 2 pilots ever to...

As far as i know, the only 2 pilots ever to attempt aerobatics in a Rollason built Turbulent (even a D31A) ended up dead. The structure isn't designed to take the loads, and predictably fails.
...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2015, 17:52
Replies: 2
Views: 1,337
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

It's got a tail wheel. Push/pull on interplane...

It's got a tail wheel. Push/pull on interplane struts, preferably at the base. Do not push on the tailplane or fin.

Simples.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2015, 09:08
Replies: 35
Views: 5,027
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Sounds like a perfectly normal display by an...

Sounds like a perfectly normal display by an experienced display pilot in a real Spitfire and not one of those silly wannabee replicas. The original post strikes me as something the Daily Mail would...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2015, 21:30
Replies: 12
Views: 5,354
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Sold mine 3 years ago for £10K, but for a mint...

Sold mine 3 years ago for £10K, but for a mint example you can add at least £2k to that. Spares were getting difficult for the A65, and the fabric wasn't great.

Great little aeroplane. I miss it,...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2015, 17:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,884
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Felthorpe, or the strip at Horsford. Not much in...

Felthorpe, or the strip at Horsford. Not much in it..
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2015, 22:27
Replies: 12
Views: 2,887
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

I've got over 2000 marked on my Google Earth map...

I've got over 2000 marked on my Google Earth map of the UK, got from various sources (ahem!) and seeing them myself. The only trouble is that most of them are private with a capital P. If I owned a...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2015, 22:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,288
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

I've flown both types and now own a DR1050. I...

I've flown both types and now own a DR1050. I can't tell the difference in cockpit size. You certainly can't adjust the seat back and forth in the Mascaret like you can in the DR1050

The Mascaret...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2015, 08:01
Replies: 38
Views: 13,781
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

You are correct, it is nonsense..

You are correct, it is nonsense..
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2015, 21:44
Replies: 25
Views: 4,524
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

By authority, not by. ICAO requires...

By authority, not by.

ICAO requires signatories to the convention to publish an AIP, the CAA outsource this to NATS.
Forum: Private Flying
31st May 2015, 20:53
Replies: 46
Views: 8,286
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

+1. The last time i flew into to the PFA/LAA...

+1. The last time i flew into to the PFA/LAA Rally, I was surprised that nobody collided on finals, so many differing types/speeds and all pilots desperate not to have to go around to join the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2015, 14:39
Replies: 48
Views: 9,833
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

BillieBob, I read it that you are granted a...

BillieBob,

I read it that you are granted a 'General Permission' to fly below 500ft by Para 2(a). The condition, at Para 2(b), further clarifies it to state that to exercise this permission, you...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2015, 07:42
Replies: 47
Views: 9,995
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

It's a myth that a CAA 'Public use' aerodrome...

It's a myth that a CAA 'Public use' aerodrome licence allows freedom to come and go without PPR.

Read the conditions on any CAA aerodrome licence here...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2015, 20:29
Replies: 37
Views: 9,623
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

An e-mail to [email protected] should do the...

An e-mail to [email protected] should do the trick, and will elicit any reason why the CAA are apparently agreeing to it..

A tax on flight safety as far as I'm concerned:=
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2015, 18:02
Replies: 37
Views: 9,623
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

I think you'll find NATS are nothing to do with...

I think you'll find NATS are nothing to do with the CAA anymore.. Nothing but greed from a private company who don't give a rats @rse about their GA customers. Just look at the Farnborough CAS...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2015, 19:58
Replies: 26
Views: 6,174
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

I've had David Clarke headsets for the last 30...

I've had David Clarke headsets for the last 30 years, Not all pilots like them but I cant fault them. They last forever. I have 4, two new H10-60X for my smart aeroplane and 2 others that I've owned...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2015, 20:31
Replies: 20
Views: 3,914
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Not sure the CAA Aerodrome Licensing Dept work...

Not sure the CAA Aerodrome Licensing Dept work that fast...... Most ex-Mil airfields require quite a bit of work to bring them up to a compliant ICAO or CAA civilian standard. Lee on Solent has taken...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2015, 21:38
Replies: 78
Views: 55,087
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Thames Admiral, CAP168 applies only to...

Thames Admiral,

CAP168 applies only to licensed aerodromes and is not the definitive guide to seaplane ops or landings in the UK.. Since flying training no longer requires a licensed aerodrome,...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2015, 18:08
Replies: 14
Views: 6,216
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Another vote for Paul Lipman.

Another vote for Paul Lipman.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Nov 2014, 17:06
Replies: 7
Views: 2,307
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Since when have petitions been able to affect the...

Since when have petitions been able to affect the sale of a privately owned aircraft?

Waste of time and energy, 'petitions' are not worth the paper they're written on:rolleyes:

I'm sure the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2014, 12:12
Replies: 64
Views: 12,213
Posted By 'Chuffer' Dandridge

Fleet, I know exactly what 'a bunt' is.....

Fleet,

I know exactly what 'a bunt' is.. Which is why I advised against doing it in this particular type, a type I have a lot of experience in and a lot of respect for not pushing the limits in....
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