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Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2013, 08:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,876
Posted By Humaround

There is a small difference in the the minimum...

There is a small difference in the the minimum hours to obtain an NPPL and PPL, 40 compared with 45 IIRC, but the actual time it takes will depend on the student's progress. Very few people obtain...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2013, 20:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,467
Posted By Humaround

Rather surprised you haven't had a response on...

Rather surprised you haven't had a response on this. I doubt if you NEED a sign-off, after all you are flying within the privileges of your license, which is an international license.

On the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2013, 21:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,057
Posted By Humaround

There are no 'single-seat trainers' legal in the...

There are no 'single-seat trainers' legal in the UK. You are not allowed to teach yourself to fly solo!
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2013, 21:49
Replies: 133
Views: 44,637
Posted By Humaround

Richard Bach - author of Jonathan Livingston...

Richard Bach - author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and many other excellent books about flying, has been an active pilot since the fifties, USAF Reserve, flew F-15s in France (see Stranger to the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2012, 15:24
Replies: 71
Views: 11,027
Posted By Humaround

Banner towing and political parties do not mix,...

Banner towing and political parties do not mix, ask UKIP.

You know it makes sense.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2012, 11:41
Replies: 89
Views: 16,917
Posted By Humaround

Secondhand RV7s are fairly rare in the UK, they...

Secondhand RV7s are fairly rare in the UK, they do come up a few times a year though, usually advertised from £60-£75k, which is less than you could currently build one for. There are plenty for...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2012, 07:58
Replies: 89
Views: 16,917
Posted By Humaround

His budget is £130k, not £13k. Dream on...

His budget is £130k, not £13k.

Dream on...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2012, 08:32
Replies: 87
Views: 42,521
Posted By Humaround

The iPad is a general purpose consumer device,...

The iPad is a general purpose consumer device, and is therefore likely to be less reliable than a dedicated unit running closed software. I always bear that in mind and have backups available.
...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2012, 16:08
Replies: 36
Views: 5,195
Posted By Humaround

It only says "Applicants shall only take the...

It only says
"Applicants shall only take the examination when recommended by the approved training organisation (ATO) responsible for their training, once they have completed the appropriate...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Aug 2012, 22:59
Replies: 5
Views: 3,377
Posted By Humaround

Because both runways are on hillsides (different...

Because both runways are on hillsides (different sides of the same hill) there are some wind directions which I would be wary of.

One of the most beautiful locations I have had the pleasure of...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2012, 12:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,797
Posted By Humaround

Any help muchly appreciated on the subject, as I...

Any help muchly appreciated on the subject, as I do a bit of gliding at the moment, and am wondering whether it's definitely worthwhile to continue?

Definitely worth continuing to fly gliders, if...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2012, 10:53
Replies: 108
Views: 17,639
Posted By Humaround

I had to look that one up. "QFF is a Q code....

I had to look that one up.

"QFF is a Q code. It is the MSL pressure derived from the barometric pressure at the station location by calculating the weight of an imaginary air column, extending...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2012, 21:27
Replies: 108
Views: 17,639
Posted By Humaround

Airfield QNH - what's the point?

Why do Airfields not use the QNH of the surrounding Region?

If I'm inbound, the airfield's QFE is useful. If we didn't use QFE as per the US, then airfield QNH would be useful as an alternative. ...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2012, 15:03
Replies: 46
Views: 12,561
Posted By Humaround

Landing as short as possible, like regularly...

Landing as short as possible, like regularly flying glide approaches, is good practise for when you might have to do it for real.

I do it routinely now at my home strip (570m grass). I...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2012, 08:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,174
Posted By Humaround

IIRC Turweston has a limit on daily movements as...

IIRC Turweston has a limit on daily movements as a result of aircraft-conscious neighbours (in a bad way)

Has something changed? A longer runway suggests more, and bigger.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jun 2012, 16:19
Replies: 5
Views: 6,237
Posted By Humaround

No doubt you could match the level of the 1/4"...

No doubt you could match the level of the 1/4" jack headset feed to the minijack input on the camera, but finding the right lead would be the easy bit.

The headset feed is designed to drive the...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2012, 23:15
Replies: 21
Views: 3,655
Posted By Humaround

Nah, the other one is much younger...

Nah, the other one is much younger...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2012, 23:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,297
Posted By Humaround

I don't have a P28 POH handy, but maybe it gives...

I don't have a P28 POH handy, but maybe it gives 60 knots as approach speed not 'touchdown speed'?

Your actual speed at the point of touchdown, after properly rounding out, should be just above...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2012, 20:01
Replies: 87
Views: 42,521
Posted By Humaround

Kev The Dual ipad GPS seems to be the...

Kev

The Dual ipad GPS seems to be the favourite at the moment - not as easy to obtain as the GNS unit but you can get it in the UK - Google it.

I have the GNS unit and its only real fault for...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2012, 12:51
Replies: 20
Views: 24,595
Posted By Humaround

I have both and can't see any reason to use ANP...

I have both and can't see any reason to use ANP on the iPad, now that I have SD.

I do use ANP on iPhone as a backup.

I don't have a Windows PC. When I first got SD last year I had to plan...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2012, 13:11
Replies: 3
Views: 936
Posted By Humaround

Looks like a fantastic achievement - I couldn't...

Looks like a fantastic achievement - I couldn't find a detailed map of the route but it seems far from a straightforward trans-world journey.

Some beautiful shots on the youtube link (mainly...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2012, 18:54
Replies: 52
Views: 12,652
Posted By Humaround

I have the GNS5780 and no complaints about its...

I have the GNS5780 and no complaints about its core function, but its ability to turn itself on and drain its battery is becoming a real pain. I went flying on Friday and it had been clipped, face...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2012, 13:56
Replies: 38
Views: 5,125
Posted By Humaround

I'm curious why, in the normal course if events,...

I'm curious why, in the normal course if events, anyone would want to climb at Vx? Obviously if there are obstacles to clear. But otherwise? Surely better and much safer to climb at higher speed,...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2012, 12:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,288
Posted By Humaround

This one ...

This one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/MediaDevil-Magic-Screen-protector-Anti-Glare/dp/B004ZXZK4O/ref=pd_cp_ce_0

is good, pricey, but mine is fine after 6 months fairly heavy use.

You do have to...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2012, 16:41
Replies: 16
Views: 3,090
Posted By Humaround

Defford not at all muddy this winter! The OP...

Defford not at all muddy this winter!

The OP needs to rent, so Defford and Bidford are not really an option. Gloucester (easy drive down the M5) or Halfpenny Green. Or Wellesbourne.

edited to...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2012, 20:53
Replies: 57
Views: 7,393
Posted By Humaround

I fly from a well-established farm strip. ...

I fly from a well-established farm strip.

One of the other co-owners (actually he was getting his check out having only recently joined the group) encountered another aircraft landing in the...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2012, 21:31
Replies: 17
Views: 2,282
Posted By Humaround

Whatever the confusing info suggests about...

Whatever the confusing info suggests about getting a PPL/NPPL/EASA whatever, you need to understand that the hours given are minimums, and you will only actually get your licence when you reach the...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2012, 21:19
Replies: 67
Views: 8,436
Posted By Humaround

Aeroplane mad from a very young age - wasn't...

Aeroplane mad from a very young age - wasn't every boy in the 1950's?

Model aircraft, starting with chuck gliders and ending with designing r/c aerobatic gliders and powered aircraft in my teens. ...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2012, 16:07
Replies: 26
Views: 5,812
Posted By Humaround

iPhone screen is about the same size as most...

iPhone screen is about the same size as most cheap chinese GPS units, and a lot clearer and brighter.

AirNav Pro is very usable on iPhone, though better on iPad.

I wonder if Tim will do Sky...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2012, 16:03
Replies: 56
Views: 20,884
Posted By Humaround

Mary... "I've landed .... (on) a helicopter...

Mary...

"I've landed .... (on) a helicopter landing pad at Silverstone, that was a bit short...."

...you're talking about a glider landing?

:D:D:D
Forum: Private Flying
26th Dec 2011, 11:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,388
Posted By Humaround

Gliding at Lasham 1950s and 1960's

Colour footage shot in the mid 1950's on 8mm at Lasham, plus a short scene in about 1961.

Can anyone identify the gliders?

Lasham 1957_1961.mov - YouTube
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2011, 01:31
Replies: 30
Views: 12,978
Posted By Humaround

Skydemon runs fine on Windows 7, certainly it...

Skydemon runs fine on Windows 7, certainly it does on my MacBook Pro running W7 under Parallels - I presume (though you might want to check with Tim) that it's also fine on a mobile device with W7.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2011, 14:34
Replies: 20
Views: 3,927
Posted By Humaround

Andre - much of the air above Manchester is, in...

Andre - much of the air above Manchester is, in fact Controlled airspace (Class D) so it's not exactly a free-for-all up there...

Check the charts to see if your house is in or out.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2011, 13:14
Replies: 52
Views: 8,065
Posted By Humaround

My iPad has no GPS so I bought the GNS5780. With...

My iPad has no GPS so I bought the GNS5780. With Air Nav Pro this invariably seems to display the same speed as my Sky Demon system.

I can't totally recommend the GNS unit as it has a habit of...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2011, 08:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,557
Posted By Humaround

Worth pointing out that the main operational...

Worth pointing out that the main operational difference between Certified and Permit types is that you can't currently fly in IMC in a Permit type.

You don't say if you have, or are planning to...
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