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Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2021, 17:56
Replies: 12
Views: 1,882
Posted By gliderkev

Husbands Bosworth have at least one old tractor,...

Husbands Bosworth have at least one old tractor, can't remember the make, last time I was there, they had two when I started gliding in the 80s..presumably one has bought the farm..
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2019, 12:25
Replies: 28
Views: 10,213
Posted By gliderkev

Hercules and Ospreys today

I dont know wether any of our transatlantic friends read this, but the formation near Frinton on Sea today was wonderful to see and its cause brought a lump to my throat..
Well done!
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2019, 18:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By gliderkev

Some gliding sites are winch only, some aerotow...

Some gliding sites are winch only, some aerotow only and quite a lot do both. The logistics of flying round the country from site to site are complicated, needing weather and a retrieve crew for when...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2019, 12:31
Replies: 30
Views: 10,884
Posted By gliderkev

Thanks for the replies. I understand the...

Thanks for the replies. I understand the sensitivity, and I was aware of its loitering capability, just didnt know why it wasnt kept on if it was effective.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2019, 21:46
Replies: 30
Views: 10,884
Posted By gliderkev

ALARM

I'm watching an episode of "Air Warriors" about electronic warfare, and I remember that the RAF at one time used a missile called Alarm.
is it still in use? If not, can anyone tell me wether it was...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Nov 2018, 17:17
Replies: 85
Views: 16,154
Posted By gliderkev

The way to make it really cheap is to go back...

The way to make it really cheap is to go back after your winch launch trial lesson. The fee for the trial lesson includes a period of clubmembership, typically 2 or 3 months. If you go back, your...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2018, 13:52
Replies: 1
Views: 908
Posted By gliderkev

HI while it was 3 or 4 years ago now, Oxford...

HI
while it was 3 or 4 years ago now, Oxford sport flying at Enstone were very good and as they use ventures are much cheaper than Cessna flying.
not sure how close they are to you tho...I went and...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2018, 15:39
Replies: 85
Views: 16,154
Posted By gliderkev

Thats great to hear. Apart from the challenges...

Thats great to hear.
Apart from the challenges and fun involved, once solo and in your own glider costs come down dramatically... on a soaring day or when ridge/wave is working, its the cost of a...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2018, 18:15
Replies: 0
Views: 1,134
Posted By gliderkev

Thanks!

to the Hercules low over Kirby Cross near Frinton tonight - great to see in the moonlight! I wish we got more low flying...
and while I'm at it a general thanks to all in the forces, stay safe!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Oct 2017, 07:09
Replies: 60
Views: 20,904
Posted By gliderkev

I think Mary was saying she had been in that...

I think Mary was saying she had been in that position on the other end of the rope... it certainly wasnt a k13!
I can see the family's distress but the learning value IS huge.
Gliderpilot.net...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2017, 10:58
Replies: 17
Views: 2,511
Posted By gliderkev

Does it say something about relative build...

Does it say something about relative build quality?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2017, 10:57
Replies: 17
Views: 2,511
Posted By gliderkev

What goes around....

What goes around....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2017, 18:15
Replies: 30
Views: 7,404
Posted By gliderkev

As has been said, Gliding is a superb way to fly,...

As has been said, Gliding is a superb way to fly, full of challenges and rewards. It does need a time commitment, but the returns are huge and Portmoak is a particularly good place to start.
They...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2017, 14:49
Replies: 13
Views: 5,987
Posted By gliderkev

Yes they are much cheaper to tow with than...

Yes they are much cheaper to tow with than lycoming engined, heavier aircraft, but operating as a tug isnt the most efficient use from a fuel point of view so costs may be slightly skewed, also usage...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2017, 12:49
Replies: 13
Views: 5,987
Posted By gliderkev

As far as I know most are operated as glider tugs...

As far as I know most are operated as glider tugs and as such will probably have higher service/fuel costs than for more conventional use.
Try your local club and see what they say.. there are...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2017, 10:03
Replies: 0
Views: 783
Posted By gliderkev

Spitfire at Bourn

yesterday evening, thanks for the eurofox flyby! wonderful to see! and while I'm on here white Cessna near newmarket around 12.20 who went round a thermalling glider, I think we saw each other at...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2017, 14:11
Replies: 39
Views: 17,850
Posted By gliderkev

NPPL so not quite the same... 50 hours solo...

NPPL so not quite the same... 50 hours solo gliding plus silver c around £1000 max - I actually had rather more than that, plus nppl slmg course at Enstone in £1400 inc exams radio etc. plus...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2017, 16:16
Replies: 18
Views: 2,125
Posted By gliderkev

As far as effect on rolling is concerned, it...

As far as effect on rolling is concerned, it depends on where the thermal is. If you are rolling left and the thermal centre is to your left, it will tend to roll you wings level, if it is to your...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2017, 15:24
Replies: 47
Views: 13,885
Posted By gliderkev

"I do wonder how you land six Gliders in the...

"I do wonder how you land six Gliders in the middle of the night within yards of the Sentries and they did not hear anything unusual?"
While gliders do make some noise before touching down it is'nt...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2016, 09:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By gliderkev

I've had a Buzzard dive at me with its feet...

I've had a Buzzard dive at me with its feet aiming straight at me - it backed off at the last second and went over the port wing - I cringed waiting for it to hit the tailplane it was so close.. the...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2016, 09:46
Replies: 0
Views: 1,222
Posted By gliderkev

Thanks

To the formation of a Chinook, 4 x Apache and a Merlin over Frinton today! a great sound and sight! only complaint is - it doesnt happen very often....
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2016, 17:07
Replies: 40
Views: 6,511
Posted By gliderkev

Electric vario/glide computer?

Electric vario/glide computer?
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2016, 20:14
Replies: 12
Views: 6,382
Posted By gliderkev

If you do choose to go the slmg nppl route as I...

If you do choose to go the slmg nppl route as I did, I can happily recommend Oxfordshire Sport Flying at Enstone. They were accomodating friendly and very supportive.
Whichever way you go, good luck!
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jan 2015, 15:09
Replies: 12
Views: 3,185
Posted By gliderkev

There was a fast, low jet over frinton around...

There was a fast, low jet over frinton around 1.30 this afternoon (rushed outside on hearing it but it was long gone ) was that linked? - it is an unfortunately rare occurence round here so if...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2014, 14:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Posted By gliderkev

Thanks for the replies Now to put it to use!

Thanks for the replies Now to put it to use!
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2014, 19:26
Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Posted By gliderkev

Oxfordshire Sportflying

A big thanks to all at Oxfordshire Sportflying (Enstone) for successfully getting me through my Slmg nppl this week. A very friendly helpful bunch of people.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2013, 12:40
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By gliderkev

If I got it right you have a pm

If I got it right you have a pm
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2012, 17:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,553
Posted By gliderkev

try here Glider Pilot Network >...

try here Glider Pilot Network > uk.rec.aviation.soaring (http://uras.gliderpilot.net/) you will probably have a bigger gliding audience.
GK
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2012, 23:19
Replies: 49
Views: 10,521
Posted By gliderkev

looking thro it it looks as though the field has...

looking thro it it looks as though the field has a slope down left to right - but then the road he landed on seemed the same - I think an upslope, down wind landing on the field may have had better...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2011, 17:21
Replies: 15
Views: 13,217
Posted By gliderkev

Price is fairly dependent on condition and fit -...

Price is fairly dependent on condition and fit - £5k will get you a tatty one including trailer and basic instruments, 6-7k wil get you a nice one. As for early solo suitability first ask your cfi...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2011, 23:09
Replies: 13
Views: 2,340
Posted By gliderkev

I seem to remember a series of field selection...

I seem to remember a series of field selection pictures a while ago but dont know where they came from - try here Glider Pilot Network > uk.rec.aviation.soaring (http://uras.gliderpilot.net/) someone...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2011, 14:22
Replies: 4
Views: 1,007
Posted By gliderkev

Try asking on the uras section on here Glider...

Try asking on the uras section on here Glider Pilot Network > uk.rec.aviation.soaring (http://uras.gliderpilot.net/) someone ther will know
K
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2011, 15:33
Replies: 12
Views: 1,467
Posted By gliderkev

relax and enjoy - as someone above said its a bit...

relax and enjoy - as someone above said its a bit like a fairground ride while you are first learning. Once you start taking the controls during a launch you dont really notice the acceleration as...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2009, 16:19
Replies: 14
Views: 2,608
Posted By gliderkev

From someone outside the military I would like to...

From someone outside the military I would like to show my appreciaton of all those mentioned and those who werent - reading the citations is enough ground for admiration - i'm sure the reality was...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Aug 2009, 17:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By gliderkev

Typhoon over Frinton

Today at 1820 - heading for retirement already?
GK
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