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Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2007, 15:45
Replies: 22
Views: 3,514
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

:eek: I got something right!! Thanks for...

:eek: I got something right!!

Thanks for the confirmation IO540 - I wasn't aware of the CAA FL100 rule before seeing this thread!
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2007, 15:19
Replies: 22
Views: 3,514
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Does anyone know what the regs are on N-reg in...

Does anyone know what the regs are on N-reg in Europe. As I recall, FAA regs require that the flight crew require o2 if between 12,500' and 14, 000' for >30 mins. whereas it was pointed out earlier...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2007, 06:18
Replies: 13
Views: 2,436
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Flew in a couple of weeks ago in the arrow,...

Flew in a couple of weeks ago in the arrow, everyone very helpful, lift to & from the western parking area, tower organised a cab on initial call up & filed IFR FLP for the way home while I was away,...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2007, 20:24
Replies: 142
Views: 26,320
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Well I fly for work a lot and I usually have to...

Well I fly for work a lot and I usually have to wear a suit, shirt & tie for work.... But I can't stand wearing them for flying, I usually wear casual clothes, cotton t-shirt, jeans or shorts,...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2007, 20:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,977
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Gospel & verse from the British Parachute...

Gospel & verse from the British Parachute Association here:

http://www.bpa.org.uk/safetydocs/Operations%20Manual/sec%209.doc

Reality is most dropzones require 500hrs PIC to satisfy insurance...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2007, 15:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,412
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

What I am unsure about is if a FP would be...

What I am unsure about is if a FP would be rejected on the basis that it was filed in airways with section 10 entered as S/C. Otherwise, at what point will you be stopped (if indeed you are stopped)...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2007, 10:33
Replies: 12
Views: 1,412
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Thanks for your replies - I also have entered S/C...

Thanks for your replies - I also have entered S/C since day 1 but figured that this may now be rejected for airways - so its S/S from now on then (including VFR I suppose)
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2007, 06:44
Replies: 12
Views: 1,412
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Mode S & Flight Plans

Hi all - I don't know if this has been discussed before, but does anyone know whether you still enter "C" after the forward slash for sec 10 (equipment) on FLP Form CA48 or does it become "S" (or...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2007, 19:57
Replies: 19
Views: 2,309
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

As I understand it - Quadrantal in UK...

As I understand it - Quadrantal in UK uncontrolled - Assigned Altitude/Flight Level in controlled - Semicircular in Europe and most of the rest of the planet. But I'm probably wrong!! :}
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2007, 08:41
Replies: 53
Views: 12,641
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

For the record, the BPA limit for experienced...

For the record, the BPA limit for experienced jumpers is 25kts.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2007, 16:37
Replies: 53
Views: 12,641
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Not flown a taildragger - but once the tailwheel...

Not flown a taildragger - but once the tailwheel is off the ground, if the power was cut I would suspect there would be a large and sudden loss of rudder authority - particularly with a large turbine...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2007, 22:41
Replies: 53
Views: 12,641
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Pilot died in hospital. Very sad :-( I jumped...

Pilot died in hospital. Very sad :-( I jumped from that plane yesterday - Condolances to all involved.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2006, 13:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

We've tried a few dessicant packs etc in our...

We've tried a few dessicant packs etc in our Arrow (kept outside) but we just got a couple of these http://www.airtreatment.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=69 They seem to work a...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2006, 15:10
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Thanks all - weather does look crap for pottering...

Thanks all - weather does look crap for pottering around locally & sightseeing. Reckon I'll be postboning it to another weekend. Goodwood and Tangmere sound good though, I think I'll be heading down...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2006, 09:04
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Thanks for the suggestions - most will have to be...

Thanks for the suggestions - most will have to be flyovers as a lot of the airfields are disused. But its all a good excuse to go flying!! :)
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2006, 09:35
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

WW2 Airfields of interest in SE

Hi all,

I'm taking a polish WW2 enthusiast flying at the weekend, was planning to go to Duxford and North Weald. Does anyone have any suggestions of other airfields that he may find of interest??...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2006, 09:55
Replies: 111
Views: 27,467
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

I think every overwater trip deserves it's own...

I think every overwater trip deserves it's own appraisal on what survival gear to take bearing in mind comfort and practicality against risk. Main factors to consider are type of A/C, POB, distance...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2006, 07:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,689
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Thanks for the info everyone - It looks as though...

Thanks for the info everyone - It looks as though airways is the simple way to go (as usual :) )

For info - I am flying an Arrow from Panshanger, N-Reg, IMC & FAA IR rated. I was planning to go...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2006, 06:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,689
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

IFR in France

Hi all - I am planning a trip to La Rochelle in the next couple of weeks - As there are no airways that take me a sensible routing and most are higher than I would want to fly at this time of year...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2006, 09:39
Replies: 4
Views: 966
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Further investigation has revealed that the...

Further investigation has revealed that the tandem passenger would need to be an experienced (c - Licence or above) skydiver. So basically, it can't be done in the UK (but its OK in the states with...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2006, 21:08
Replies: 4
Views: 966
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Most one-off jumps into events or even private...

Most one-off jumps into events or even private parties etc (or any jump that is not into a designated dropzone) are catagorised as display jumps: see...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2006, 19:56
Replies: 40
Views: 4,828
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

I was dropping a mate off at Filton once, he had...

I was dropping a mate off at Filton once, he had never flown in a light a/c before and he had sank a couple of pints before we took off. As the journey progressed he got more & more desperate. As...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2006, 17:51
Replies: 35
Views: 3,917
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

I've given this (the original subject) some...

I've given this (the original subject) some thought and came up with this FWIW:

I automatically elected to dive on both occasions as a climb or descent i.e. elevator input gives a direct instant...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2006, 15:57
Replies: 35
Views: 3,917
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

A few points: 1) I was on a RIS not 'limited'...

A few points:
1) I was on a RIS not 'limited' RIS
2) The controller was very busy hence I suspect he never noticed the other A/C, or did'nt have time to inform me. This is also why I never...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2006, 21:44
Replies: 35
Views: 3,917
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Avoiding action

Today, I had the second genuine near miss of my flying career. On both occasions I spotted a plane level, close and closing fast. One was a twin from 2:00. The one today was a cessna (or other...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2006, 20:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Thanks for the suggestions all! I've got a few...

Thanks for the suggestions all! I've got a few (less pricey) idea's to work on :) :) I'll figure out where is closest (turns out where I'm going is only 5km south of Orly!)
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2006, 17:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

You don't think I'll be putting my short field...

You don't think I'll be putting my short field technique into practice then?? :O But seriously, I have a meeting 20KM south of Orly on Friday Morning and the only flight is £450 return from LCY so...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2006, 10:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,117
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Orly??

Anyone flown into there before? Thinking of flying in next Thursday - IFR in a PA28R. Any advice, comments or suggestions greatly appreciated!!
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2006, 19:09
Replies: 51
Views: 9,165
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

For years I've used QFE for visual app's & QNH...

For years I've used QFE for visual app's & QNH for instrument app's. If landing at a field when there's no radio, I use QNH (but sometimes calculate QFE from a nearby airfield QNH if I am bored).
...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2006, 19:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

I have thought about this, but although I...

I have thought about this, but although I concluded that I like to fly and go places, I decided that FI work would quickly lose its appeal for me if it wasn't leading somewhere i.e. hours building...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2006, 20:19
Replies: 15
Views: 1,334
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

I managed to get an FAA licence on the back of my...

I managed to get an FAA licence on the back of my UK licence without leaving the country. After speaking to the FAA, I found out that they often (usually about once a month) have officials in the UK...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2006, 14:37
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Thanks again for all the advice :) I think...

Thanks again for all the advice :)

I think IFR all the way is going to be the most sensible. Just noticed ETHN is Mil :\ Think I'll give that one a miss! So what I really need is more...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2006, 14:03
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Thanks for all the info. I'll be flying from...

Thanks for all the info. I'll be flying from Panshanger next Monday. Looking at Navbox Proplan (I don't have charts yet), I was thinking straight through Belgium, stopping at ETHN (Niederstetten) in...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2006, 12:57
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Flying to Budapest

Anyone done it?? Any advice, route suggestions etc. Any info greatly appreciated!!!:)
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2006, 21:21
Replies: 147
Views: 14,087
Posted By 3FallinFlyer

Isn't IFR flying in controlled airspace just...

Isn't IFR flying in controlled airspace just about filing a sensible route at a sensible level, picking up a clearance then either fly the route as filed if cleared or following headings and...
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