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Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2011, 20:43
Replies: 39
Views: 6,740
Posted By StillStanding

Be sure to fit in a couple of hours in a Super...

Be sure to fit in a couple of hours in a Super Cub and try some dirt strip landings - I had great fun with these last visit!
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2011, 13:04
Replies: 40
Views: 5,352
Posted By StillStanding

Well, here's my story... I went 24...

Well, here's my story...

I went 24 frustrating hours before I went solo. I think when I got to 14-15 hours I was getting worried and asked my instructor what I was doing wrong. He told me to...
Forum: Medical & Health
22nd Aug 2011, 12:49
Replies: 24
Views: 8,984
Posted By StillStanding

Same happened to me. Got up quickly, ran...

Same happened to me. Got up quickly, ran upstairs, few seconds later found myself on the floor with a dented head.

Tests involved measuring blood pressure lying down, then standing up and...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2010, 11:58
Replies: 28
Views: 9,072
Posted By StillStanding

Understanding the lingo

I had more problems understanding the local expressions etc. So put your anorak on and listen to some small fields here:

Listen to Live ATC (Air Traffic Control) Communications | LiveATC.net...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2010, 12:25
Replies: 18
Views: 3,149
Posted By StillStanding

Ercoupe possibilities

The Ercoupe is often used to enable disabled pilots to fly, by virtue of some models having the rudders linked to the ailerons, and hence no need for pedals.

If you really need inspiration,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2009, 13:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By StillStanding

High Flyers: How Britain Took to the Air

Enjoyable programme on BBC 4 last night, now on iPlayer.

Worth a view of an approach at Croydon, 8:40 from the start. Unbelievable! Shame you guys aren't allowed to land like that anymore.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2009, 19:52
Replies: 114
Views: 28,767
Posted By StillStanding

It wasn't an Ercoupe/Aircoupe

It wasn't an Ercoupe/Aircoupe
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2009, 12:43
Replies: 582
Views: 111,611
Posted By StillStanding

Entertaining

This thread has made entertaining reading if nothing else - but it could have been even better if it had happened a year or so ago and he had diverted to Oban!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
14th Apr 2009, 08:24
Replies: 160
Views: 57,397
Posted By StillStanding

iTouch

The iPod Touch can run all the applications and connects through wifi, which can be picked up at quite a few airfields. I use:

AeroWeather - excellent as already mentioned
Pilot Wizz - good for...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2009, 17:21
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By StillStanding

I can recommend Aerodynamic Aviation (formerly...

I can recommend Aerodynamic Aviation (formerly Amelia Reid) based at Reid Hillview, San Jose. A couple of weeks ago I flew a Citabria from there. They do their own maintenance and the aircraft...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2009, 11:00
Replies: 23
Views: 2,829
Posted By StillStanding

Use a soft dustpan brush - that way your hands...

Use a soft dustpan brush - that way your hands stay relatively dry.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2008, 21:44
Replies: 18
Views: 1,731
Posted By StillStanding

LPL medical more restrictive than NPPL

Sadly the medical requirements specified in the LPL, required as driving medical requirements vary from country to country, are slightly more restricted in some areas than the current NPPL.

Yes,...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2008, 12:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,451
Posted By StillStanding

David Vernon - sad news

I am sorry to have to report that David Vernon died, I believe last Friday, of a heart attack.

He will be sadly missed by the Ercoupe community, and I'm sure many others, for his enthusiasm for...
Forum: Medical & Health
20th Aug 2008, 23:04
Replies: 32
Views: 5,141
Posted By StillStanding

I'm sorry but I cannot believe the prejudice and...

I'm sorry but I cannot believe the prejudice and false information on this thread. I just hope that those writing do not suddenly find themselves on the floor not knowing what happened, only to learn...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2008, 12:39
Replies: 82
Views: 18,733
Posted By StillStanding

Maybe its time for your daughter to learn how to...

Maybe its time for your daughter to learn how to parachute? ;-)
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2008, 11:59
Replies: 28
Views: 8,924
Posted By StillStanding

I recently did some flying in the Rockies and...

I recently did some flying in the Rockies and landed at Leadville, Colorado at 9,927 feet. It is supposedly the highest paved strip in North America. Climb out 2 up in a C-172 with 180 HP was...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
29th Mar 2008, 18:06
Replies: 1,172
Views: 265,297
Posted By StillStanding

Baggage system award

I was at a conference in the Netherlands a couple of weeks ago, which finished with awards. The winner was for the installation of the T5 baggage system. As usual award = kiss of death!
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2008, 10:28
Replies: 17
Views: 1,121
Posted By StillStanding

Stearman and Cub

I can recommend Tim Preston at Leesburg, about an hour north of Orlando. He has a great Stearman that I had an hour in a month or so ago, best flying I've done for ages. He also has a Cub. They are...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2008, 03:16
Replies: 10
Views: 925
Posted By StillStanding

I fly from Bourn nearby and have been through the...

I fly from Bourn nearby and have been through the same thinking. My top 5 (in no particular order) are:

Headcorn
White Waltham
Panshanger
Sywell
North Weald
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2008, 15:19
Replies: 99
Views: 10,273
Posted By StillStanding

I overhead an 'official' at Bourn once say they...

I overhead an 'official' at Bourn once say they would charge any visitor double landing fees if they put on a vest!
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2007, 12:11
Replies: 23
Views: 3,895
Posted By StillStanding

My suggestion is to take a break from circuits. ...

My suggestion is to take a break from circuits. I was struggling like you, although only mid-20 hours, and finding it very frustrating and not coming together.

So I booked a double session and...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2007, 20:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,756
Posted By StillStanding

In flight glide

I was studying my aircraft's flight manual the other day in the performance section and came across a page entitled 'en-route glide - power unit inoperative'. First time I have heard it called that,...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2007, 07:13
Replies: 27
Views: 3,087
Posted By StillStanding

Another tip - try listening to live feeds from US...

Another tip - try listening to live feeds from US ATC units at
http://www.liveatc.net/
Select Class D airports where there is likely to be some GA traffic.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2007, 07:03
Replies: 10
Views: 917
Posted By StillStanding

Like this?

I've been searching for some nice flying in upstate NY myself and came across this.
http://www.asmn85.dsl.pipex.com/Brizee_NY_60s_Taylorcraft_trees.jpg
An early 1960s view of a Taylorcraft which...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2007, 20:06
Replies: 15
Views: 1,642
Posted By StillStanding

No problem

I've done this loads of times - most recently February in Florida - both as a student and now as a PPL. I have never been asked for ID or money up front. Everyone has been very friendly and...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Apr 2007, 12:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,072
Posted By StillStanding

2 faints and you are out

Sorry to hear your news. I was 2/3rds of the way through a PPL course when I fainted. 3 months later I fainted again. On the first occasion I grounded myself and consulted my GP and AME. It took...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2007, 09:54
Replies: 5
Views: 1,055
Posted By StillStanding

Flight training and visas

I'm sure that initial flight training requires a visa and TSA clearance, but less sure about ratings. This is from a flight school web site in Florida:

"Training of...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2007, 19:14
Replies: 48
Views: 11,278
Posted By StillStanding

OK here it is!

http://www.asmn85.dsl.pipex.com/G-BRNZ.jpg

The moral of the story is, if you don't have an engine fitted don't forget the tie-downs.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2007, 18:36
Replies: 48
Views: 11,278
Posted By StillStanding

A sad sight

G-BRNZ at Fenland today. It has been recovered from the field back to the airfield but is a sorry sight.

file:///D:/My%20Pictures/2007_01_21/G-BRNZ.jpg


OK guys, how do I post an...
Forum: Medical & Health
15th Dec 2006, 12:22
Replies: 11
Views: 1,788
Posted By StillStanding

Hi Paul, I waited until I got my drivers...

Hi Paul,

I waited until I got my drivers licence back and could drive again, which enabled me to fly solo as well as with an instructor. When you fly solo prior to a licence then all solo flights...
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Dec 2006, 13:16
Replies: 11
Views: 1,788
Posted By StillStanding

Yes, I'm flying!

About 2/3rds of the way through my PPL I suffered a couple of instances of aura, the first time with loss of consciousness for about one second. Thankfully the episodes were minor. However, I owned...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2006, 10:18
Replies: 14
Views: 1,078
Posted By StillStanding

Weather Widgets

A reminder to those of you who use the other type of computer named after a fruit that there are several weather widgets for the dashboard. One particularly useful one is Aviation Weather which...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2006, 12:48
Replies: 15
Views: 1,526
Posted By StillStanding

Lowrance 2000C battery life

<For example, Lowrance 2000, good though it is, only seems to have two hours battery life>
Only about an hour on alkalines, assuming you press the button every minute or so to get the display...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2006, 12:23
Replies: 19
Views: 1,012
Posted By StillStanding

I'm in the US 4-5 times a year in different parts...

I'm in the US 4-5 times a year in different parts and just call local flight schools when I'm there and book some flying. My interest is just flying around easily for the few spare hours I might...
Forum: North America
21st Mar 2006, 21:53
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By StillStanding

I've used East Coast Areo Club based at Hanscom...

I've used East Coast Areo Club based at Hanscom Field, Bedford KBED, to the North West of Boston. They have a wide range of aircraft and were helpful. An attraction for me is that you can get there...
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