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Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2016, 20:00
Replies: 50
Views: 10,999
Posted By modelman

Biography

Just finished Wings on my Sleeve, his biography,highly recommended. Also worth noting is that for instance he only lists Spitfire,think he few around 16 Marks, sure this applies to a few other types....
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2016, 19:07
Replies: 13
Views: 2,164
Posted By modelman

Air Cadets- highly recommended

My lad was in Banbury 1460 squadron, had the most amazing time, learnt to fly, shoot, survival, did the Nijmegen 100 mile twice, Duke of Edinburgh awards, got to Sargeant. I'm sure it matured him a...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2015, 21:56
Replies: 14
Views: 2,338
Posted By modelman

Coventry inbound

Hello, was based at Coventry for all my 7 years and never spoke to birmingham once , just get below 1500 QNH by Draycote VRP, give Cov a call a bit earlier than that maybe at Daventry and they will...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2014, 20:59
Replies: 35
Views: 10,201
Posted By modelman

Racing brew for old bike

My old shortstroke Manx Norton use to run quite nicely on 50/50 super unleaded/avgas and a splash of proboost octane enhancer. Any avgas always made plugs difficult to read to get the jetting right...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2014, 06:17
Replies: 51
Views: 6,513
Posted By modelman

More info

Seems a rather odd post. 'Fuel tank selector behind us' what is aircraft type please?
'Instructor did as as emergency landing exercise ' shutting off the fuel is not going to stop the engine...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2013, 15:23
Replies: 31
Views: 6,179
Posted By modelman

Close call

Flying into Duxford really busy day only spotted an aircraft below by his shadow. Also went around twice after tardy runway vacations ahead pity FISOs cannot issue land after instructions would speed...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2013, 19:30
Replies: 4
Views: 1,531
Posted By modelman

Thanks

Looks like I almost dropped a bollock converting to LAPL, will still work for me with a bit of mental gymnastics but appears not ideal for the very people it was designed for :ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2013, 18:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,531
Posted By modelman

LAPL recency confusion

Late last year I renewed my JAR PPL licence after a 2 year lapse, both license and SEP had expired. New Class 2, 2.5 hours with instructor, proficiency check with examiner and I was good to go. Have...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2013, 19:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,234
Posted By modelman

LAPL

After 2 years lapse of my Uk PPL I renewed last year to a EASA PPL but have just converted to EASA LAPL for about £70, half the cost of a medical because
Like you I am over 50 and LAPL MED will...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2013, 19:25
Replies: 42
Views: 6,923
Posted By modelman

Life insurance

When I started flying my life cover company said as the policy was already established no problem but they wouldn't have taken me as a new client
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2013, 21:44
Replies: 42
Views: 6,923
Posted By modelman

Passenger liability

When renting from from a FTO and you have a spot of bad luck and wipe out yourself and pax, what is the situation regarding pax's dependants claiming compo from your surviving estate/wife/ kids etc....
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2013, 21:57
Replies: 3
Views: 2,394
Posted By modelman

EASA PPL

Believe it is EASA PPL small blue book as my 5 year JAR FCL had expired before I resumed flying ( I had to take a test with examiner). Is the EASA PPL licence mon expiring then, can't check as I am...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2013, 08:00
Replies: 21
Views: 4,200
Posted By modelman

Swap

Maybe a straight swap for a go in your F1 car;)
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2013, 07:52
Replies: 3
Views: 2,394
Posted By modelman

PPL to LAPL advice sought

Having trawled CAP804 (unsuccessfully ) and still awaiting response from CAA, hopefully I can find an answer here please.
After a. 2 year flying lapse, I renewed my licence and SEP last year along...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2013, 19:16
Replies: 53
Views: 8,684
Posted By modelman

Park on western apron, pay landing/fuel at Almat...

Park on western apron, pay landing/fuel at Almat who will direct you to The Oak pub a few minutes walk away with good grub.
ATC very friendly, pick up ATIS before calling ( no problem if you if you...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2012, 20:59
Replies: 26
Views: 5,772
Posted By modelman

. Believe that is a legal requirement

. Believe that is a legal requirement
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2012, 22:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,326
Posted By modelman

Exams

It's all in CAP804, but like me who is hard of understanding it does take few read throughs.
You say you have 'just done' all 7 exams, did you not have to do Air Law prior to solo (not mandatory but...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2012, 19:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By modelman

Counter service

If you turn up at 08:30 there will be at leat 10 ahead of you,even if you are just leaving stuff you will need to get in queue.Don't just drop off at front desk,best to get it checked in.
I got...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2012, 11:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By modelman

CAA info

It's all on their site,see para 4 in 'Additional Information'
Public Counter Service Details | Personal Licences and Training (http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=137&pagetype=90&pageid=10154)
Forum: Private Flying
20th Oct 2012, 21:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,354
Posted By modelman

Research

Surprised you haven't been flamed yet for not looking it up yourself :E
Forum: Private Flying
20th Oct 2012, 21:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By modelman

Initial licence issue

Believe you can only renew,add type/class rating/convert to EASA using the same day counter service (like I did 2 weeks ago),not initial application.
You can always drop it off though relieving you...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2012, 21:07
Replies: 35
Views: 25,743
Posted By modelman

Circlips

Don't understand either why circlips are't used- the round wire section ones are particularly good as the chamfer on the ends of the gudgeon pin makes them seat even tighter.
Raced/built many high...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2012, 22:43
Replies: 150
Views: 18,339
Posted By modelman

Diversion

I remember being briefed on diversion airfield, what heading/time it was from ours and a short visit there.
As a very busy training airport, the risk of someone else 'contaminating' the runway was...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2012, 20:42
Replies: 22
Views: 4,365
Posted By modelman

LPC

Didn't take my LPC until 29th Sept

Have re-read CAP804 and sect 4.1b states the FE can sign the SRG1199 if he and applicant are both Level 6.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2012, 19:04
Replies: 22
Views: 4,365
Posted By modelman

FRTOL

Hi Backpacker
Not recently,but in 2006 ( it last 10 years). Will checking with my flight examiner ( nice Welshman with perfect command of English) if he can give me a six.
Thanks
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2012, 17:17
Replies: 22
Views: 4,365
Posted By modelman

Language proficiency

After passing my LPC for SEP,getting my medical, filling in SRG1104,getting certified copies of my ratings page and medical, I rang CAA to check how the counter service works I am now told that...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Oct 2012, 20:54
Replies: 8
Views: 6,412
Posted By modelman

Night qualification

I already have an NQ under JAR PPL, have just renewed after a lapse of 2 years with EASA Part-FCL, will I automatically get my Night as on the JAR licence it didn't appear on the ratings page,was...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2012, 16:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By modelman

Licence/rating renewal CAP 804 confusion-BEagle where are you?

Right-following Beagle's sage advice on how to renew after 2 year layoff:

I got my Part 2 medical
Today I passed my skills test/LPC or whatever it is called.

As it is a renewal I guess it will...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2012, 22:00
Replies: 2
Views: 1,092
Posted By modelman

Thanks

Cheers Beagle, thanks for speedy response.
Will probably opt for the SEP renewal,get a Class 2 medical and look at LAPL later,simples.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2012, 21:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,092
Posted By modelman

Licence/rating renewal after short lapse-NPPL?

Looking for advice please.
I attained my JAR PPL in Nov 2006 with SEP,but after renewing my SEP,when it finally expired I had to to stop flying Nov 2010 due to financial reasons.
My actual licence...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2010, 19:55
Replies: 48
Views: 14,441
Posted By modelman

Detonation

I have no exp of aero engines but a fair bit by way of preparing motorcycle race engines ( 2 & 4 stroke) and have witnessed the destructive powers of detonation and many a ruined bore (usually caused...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th May 2010, 12:10
Replies: 2,518
Views: 695,704
Posted By modelman

Ownership?

I still can't figure out if he has bought the freehold outright to the whole site or is just leasing it as an 'airport operator' from the council.
Anybody enlighten me?
MM
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2010, 16:32
Replies: 24
Views: 7,672
Posted By modelman

Dual os P1s

I guess it depends a lot on whether the 'safety pilot' is qualified to instruct ( on that or any a/c) or is a competent but unqualified observer trusted by the a/c operator.
It's P1 if you are the...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2010, 12:43
Replies: 43
Views: 9,722
Posted By modelman

Help him/her out

Anybody here fly from Halfpenny Green feeling generous enough to offer this young person a ride even if it isn't a trial lesson,next time they are planning to go flying?
MM
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2010, 11:21
Replies: 30
Views: 4,031
Posted By modelman

PFL method

As we are generally taught PFL's in a controlled (planned) situation,this is what I was taught.
Trim for best glide ( don't fiddle about wasting time trying to get this perfect.)
Turn into wind (...
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