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Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2019, 21:24
Replies: 153
Views: 34,778
Posted By Tortoise

Regarding the original poster’s comment about...

Regarding the original poster’s comment about feeling isolated during training (#105), I think the best part of learning to fly is that you become part of a club forever. Even before finishing my...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2019, 17:52
Replies: 153
Views: 34,778
Posted By Tortoise

Agreed- my second "first solo" wasn't quite such...

Agreed- my second "first solo" wasn't quite such a success though as I managed to ding the prop on landing and dented my confidence considerably. It caused an awful lot of paperwork and demonstrated...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2019, 11:38
Replies: 153
Views: 34,778
Posted By Tortoise

I really struggled with landings too and was...

I really struggled with landings too and was embarrassed at how many hours it took me to go solo, especially as at the time I was working with military pilots who usually took less than ten hours....
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2015, 22:03
Replies: 17
Views: 3,397
Posted By Tortoise

Other flying I did in NZ- whale watching in...

Other flying I did in NZ- whale watching in Kaikoura, followed by some mountain flying. Flying from South to North Island with SoundAir in a 172 rather than taking the ferry. And my first experience...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2015, 20:39
Replies: 17
Views: 3,397
Posted By Tortoise

If you can, get up to Wanaka from Queenstown (an...

If you can, get up to Wanaka from Queenstown (an hour or so on the bus, IIRC). There's a really interesting aviation museum with lots of RAF links, plus I managed to do some great flying from the...
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Apr 2014, 14:49
Replies: 6
Views: 3,338
Posted By Tortoise

Have pm'd you!

Have pm'd you!
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2007, 17:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,984
Posted By Tortoise

Military AMEs

I forgot to say in my last post- I don't think the CAA website lists many (any?) mil AMEs. However most RAF med centres should have a copy of the list of RAF AMEs which is fairly up to date and...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jun 2007, 17:23
Replies: 5
Views: 1,984
Posted By Tortoise

Cranwell Med Centre does have two AMEs. A CAA...

Cranwell Med Centre does have two AMEs. A CAA medical can be combined with a PME but book as far ahead as possible as the CAA appointments are sometimes in short supply.They will also do CAA medicals...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2007, 10:53
Replies: 9
Views: 1,365
Posted By Tortoise

Short legs!

I've also flown the AA5 despite being short (ish) and having short (ish) legs. For me, a lumbar support cushion bought from the local chemist solved the problem completely by shifting me forward in...
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Apr 2007, 15:24
Replies: 18
Views: 2,792
Posted By Tortoise

Discuss this with your AME (if you haven't...

Discuss this with your AME (if you haven't already). The bottom line will be whether you can communicate clearly at all times including during emergency situations etc. If there's any doubt a more...
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Apr 2007, 15:12
Replies: 1
Views: 890
Posted By Tortoise

Opticians supply prescription sunglasses in a...

Opticians supply prescription sunglasses in a range of tints- I'm sure they would be able to tint bifocals as well?
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Nov 2006, 08:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By Tortoise

Not all military doctors can do CAA examinations-...

Not all military doctors can do CAA examinations- if your PMO can't then someone at another unit may be able to give you an appointment. We would probably be able to help where I work, but...
Forum: Medical & Health
23rd Oct 2006, 12:53
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By Tortoise

No, initial Class 1 medicals can be done by a...

No, initial Class 1 medicals can be done by a military AME but they cannot issue the certificate- the paperwork has to be sent off to the CAA who will issue it direct to you. Of course you could also...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
5th Oct 2006, 21:03
Replies: 7
Views: 1,284
Posted By Tortoise

Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestions so far- I will definitely follow them up. I'm just looking to do some interesting flying rather than chasing a CPL or ratings- those are targets for the future though. I've...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
4th Oct 2006, 11:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,284
Posted By Tortoise

Flying suggestions please!

I am visiting New Zealand for the first time soon and am keen to do some flying when I get there. I have a PPL, am working towards an IMC rating currently and have done some basic aerobatic training....
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2006, 10:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,343
Posted By Tortoise

Military AMEs can do revalidation/renewal Class 1...

Military AMEs can do revalidation/renewal Class 1 medicals for serving regular/reserve aircrew, ATCOs and civilian aircrew whose primary employment is with MOD. Initial Class 1 medicals can be done...
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