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Search: Posts Made By: jonkil
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Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2014, 14:44
Replies: 41
Views: 14,471
Posted By jonkil

Too right Mike, shows what people know about...

Too right Mike, shows what people know about types.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2012, 13:32
Replies: 9
Views: 4,819
Posted By jonkil

There is a beautiful Tripacer (or maybe its a...

There is a beautiful Tripacer (or maybe its a colt!) for sale in Newtownards. Beautiful example.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2012, 09:01
Replies: 56
Views: 20,884
Posted By jonkil

The length/width of runway is only relevant to...

The length/width of runway is only relevant to the plane you're flying and the capability of the aircraft & pilot. The Ikarus C42 with 100 horses will go in and out of 100 metres in nil wind, width...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2012, 11:19
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By jonkil

Olympic restrictions, how about Ireland ?

May be of interest to some of you, all most welcome.
See Escape to Ireland! | Flying In Ireland Magazine (http://www.flyinginireland.com/escape-to-ireland.html) for details.
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2012, 11:02
Replies: 106
Views: 29,407
Posted By jonkil

100% agree.

100% agree.
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2012, 10:16
Replies: 106
Views: 29,407
Posted By jonkil

First of all my sincere condolences to the...

First of all my sincere condolences to the deceased families.
As a microlight pilot myself I can state that Scottish info are one of the most helpful and nicest FIS one can talk to. As a regular...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2010, 22:04
Replies: 8
Views: 2,122
Posted By jonkil

I hold both a British and an Irish licence. Nip...

I hold both a British and an Irish licence.
Nip up to Aldrogrove and do the 2 day course up there and get your RT proper..... well worth it and boosts your confidence no end.
Tip? ... from bitter...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2010, 22:11
Replies: 10
Views: 1,818
Posted By jonkil

DP says it all really. If you cross up north...

DP says it all really.
If you cross up north from Scotland to Larne then it will be Scottish FIR (Hi Fishbangwallop) on 119.875 and handed over to Belfast City on 130.85 when coasting out. You will...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2010, 10:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By jonkil

I concur, I regularly fit brake pads/shoes on...

I concur, I regularly fit brake pads/shoes on aircraft for folk who seem to live on the brakes. I too flew mirages/pathfinders/quicksilvers in the old days and got used to not having brakes.... in...
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2010, 08:57
Replies: 35
Views: 4,771
Posted By jonkil

Lucky you don't have to deal with the Irish IAA...

Lucky you don't have to deal with the Irish IAA (Institution Against Aviation !).
Their Airworthiness department is second to none, however their personnel licensing department is a complete and...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2010, 22:24
Replies: 29
Views: 3,791
Posted By jonkil

Airgirl, the very fact that you have this air...

Airgirl,
the very fact that you have this air of apprehension and concern tells me that you will be absolutely fine when the moment for going solo arrives. This feeling is not un-common, work a bit...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Feb 2010, 20:30
Replies: 90
Views: 12,254
Posted By jonkil

What a complete statement of Bollox, and well you...

What a complete statement of Bollox, and well you know it.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2010, 08:55
Replies: 90
Views: 12,254
Posted By jonkil

While this is a step forward we may find that...

While this is a step forward we may find that many strips will not be suitable for much of current fleet. The microlight fraternity have been used to training out of unlicensed fields and short(ish)...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2010, 22:43
Replies: 61
Views: 8,912
Posted By jonkil

Sorry Fellas, wrong Forum I'm in, thought I was...

Sorry Fellas, wrong Forum I'm in, thought I was in the forum about flying, sorry again for logging into a GSM forum ! Anyone fly in here ? :rolleyes:
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2010, 19:59
Replies: 22
Views: 3,953
Posted By jonkil

Don't know about that, both can use up a few...

Don't know about that, both can use up a few dollars if they need a "top-end" overhaul !
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2010, 10:32
Replies: 35
Views: 4,624
Posted By jonkil

As a pilot and as a person who was raised and...

As a pilot and as a person who was raised and still live on a farm, can I make the following observations:

1. This point is academic, but worth making.... A COW cannot be a BULL !
A COW is a...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2010, 15:28
Replies: 74
Views: 96,688
Posted By jonkil

My airfield is 400m x 10m, this is wide, I can...

My airfield is 400m x 10m, this is wide, I can make it 1000m long and 50 wide if need be, I don't because it is simply not required for the flying I do, and to boot it takes me 20 mins a week to...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2010, 20:14
Replies: 74
Views: 96,688
Posted By jonkil

Couldn't disagree more with you IO, My club has...

Couldn't disagree more with you IO,
My club has 30+ aircraft based there, youngest pilot 17 years old, oldest 77 years old, many my age & younger... 42. (Well I think its still young !).. Quite the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2010, 21:10
Replies: 74
Views: 96,688
Posted By jonkil

A and C... you're 100% correct. The new modern...

A and C... you're 100% correct.
The new modern efficient stuff doesn't need the miles of tarmac, simple grass strips suffice, it's the future of GA... so actually onwards to the 30's... 2030's that...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2010, 15:56
Replies: 74
Views: 96,688
Posted By jonkil

As aircraft like the C42 and Eurostars and the...

As aircraft like the C42 and Eurostars and the like become more the norm with their superior performance and ownership costs, then demise of certain airfields will become inevitable as they will no...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2010, 12:40
Replies: 41
Views: 6,411
Posted By jonkil

Easy to make excuses why you shouldn't be a...

Easy to make excuses why you shouldn't be a member.
I fly all over the UK, Ireland and a good chunk of Europe in a LAA aircraft and on the NPPL licence, no IFR and no mad fees, but then it suits me...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2010, 12:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,048
Posted By jonkil

All events in Ireland are listed at...

All events in Ireland are listed at www.IrishFlyin.com (http://www.IrishFlyin.com)
Problem is that the lists don't generally get populated until about March.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2010, 19:45
Replies: 33
Views: 13,597
Posted By jonkil

and a cup holder for thermos of hot cocoa !!

and a cup holder for thermos of hot cocoa !!
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2010, 19:12
Replies: 33
Views: 13,597
Posted By jonkil

"Flex-Wing" in general lay man's terms refer to...

"Flex-Wing" in general lay man's terms refer to Weightshift microlights, or as you refer to them "A Kite"... so IMHO the original poster is correct.... A C42 is not a Flex Wing... it is a...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2010, 18:02
Replies: 74
Views: 96,688
Posted By jonkil

Affirm Aerosport UK are no longer trading. ...

Affirm
Aerosport UK are no longer trading.

Red-Air, a new company established by former Aerosport Employee Lisa Leah is supplying all Ikarus parts, Lisa is Knowledgable and very helpful and will...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2010, 17:47
Replies: 33
Views: 13,597
Posted By jonkil

Ince is a great place to Learn, Say Hi to Karl...

Ince is a great place to Learn, Say Hi to Karl for me.
Great Club, very friendly and a lovely grass airfield with 3 runways, I call in when I do some of the trips across the UK from Ireland.

RE:...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2010, 08:26
Replies: 56
Views: 9,384
Posted By jonkil

All that's happened is that Sandown has switched...

All that's happened is that Sandown has switched from being a licensed airfield to an unlicensed one.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2010, 15:34
Replies: 74
Views: 96,688
Posted By jonkil

Correct Rod, difference in the C42 is firewall...

Correct Rod, difference in the C42 is firewall cover and a drain on the pitot tube, no other difference. I brought a Group A version back from the UK and have just re-categorised it as a Microlight...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2010, 10:56
Replies: 74
Views: 96,688
Posted By jonkil

I own a C42 with the 912s 100hp engine. Have 500+...

I own a C42 with the 912s 100hp engine. Have 500+ hours on them now, excellent aircraft. Cruises 80 knots and 90 on a push. I can operate in and out of 200 metre friends strip if need be. Flown mine...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2009, 15:26
Replies: 34
Views: 5,501
Posted By jonkil

It gets me in a twiddle when I chat to Shannon...

It gets me in a twiddle when I chat to Shannon and then Belfast.... The amount of times I have asked Shannon for a Basic service and Belfast for a FIS...!!...starting to get used now to it !.......
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2009, 17:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,296
Posted By jonkil

From the pilot of G-CCCT and the crews from the...

From the pilot of G-CCCT and the crews from the Emerald Isle may I wish you all in Scottish Info a happy and peaceful Christmas 2009 and a safe and enjoyable 2010. Will talk to you all early in 2010....
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2009, 12:29
Replies: 23
Views: 6,279
Posted By jonkil

When I did mine I used a 36 Ton Kobelco track...

When I did mine I used a 36 Ton Kobelco track machine. No good hitting it with anything lighter. I was lucky from the point of view of having access to this type of plant, hiring it in will cost...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2009, 21:52
Replies: 23
Views: 6,279
Posted By jonkil

http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/252864-settin...

http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/252864-setting-up-strip.html

http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/356493-making-grass-strips.html
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2009, 09:11
Replies: 13
Views: 1,898
Posted By jonkil

Hi There, You say you will only be flying for...

Hi There,
You say you will only be flying for pleasure ?
Have you given any thought to Microlights?
I am based in Donegal, near Letterkenny... Saturday 1:30pm I left and flew to Bantry in Co.Cork,...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2009, 10:08
Replies: 37
Views: 4,618
Posted By jonkil

Robbie, I think you are quite confused...

Robbie,
I think you are quite confused regarding the NPPL license.
First of all, all the info you need on the NPPL is HERE (http://www.nationalprivatepilotslicence.co.uk/), a simple google would...
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