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Search: Posts Made By: GullWing
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Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2008, 11:44
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By GullWing

calgary, canada pleasure flight

hi all, im a PPL student in the UK going over to calgary, canada to see relatives in september.

I want to take a couple of them up with an instructor and I for an hour or so in a four seater and...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2007, 11:34
Replies: 31
Views: 18,952
Posted By GullWing

anybody out there know the story behind the...

anybody out there know the story behind the Mig/Sukhoi airframes that have been stored at Hawarden (round the back of the main GA hangar) for a while?

Sorry i dont know the type but they looked...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Aug 2007, 11:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,213
Posted By GullWing

Liverpool flying School were advertising for...

Liverpool flying School were advertising for instructors in the back of last months Pilot mag.

sounds like theres quite a deificiency in instrucotrs at the moment.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2007, 11:27
Replies: 15
Views: 2,892
Posted By GullWing

Im sure I listed Cetirizine Dihydrochloride as a...

Im sure I listed Cetirizine Dihydrochloride as a medicine i regularly take on my class 2 medical form and havent heard anything from the CAA :uhoh:

should i expect one or are these letters sent...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2007, 11:29
Replies: 1
Views: 641
Posted By GullWing

Chester Flying School went under mid-late last...

Chester Flying School went under mid-late last year. Last I heard NWMAS (the people who operate/sevrice the strikemasters at Hawarden) had taken on the aircraft and instructor(s) and were providing...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Jun 2007, 12:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By GullWing

thanks you both :ok: GW

thanks you both :ok:

GW
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Jun 2007, 15:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By GullWing

Flyglobespan Economy?

Hi all
Anybody got any feedback on flyglobespan? Flying Liverpool to New York JFK in economy class. Any good or bad experiences?
Thanks in advance, :)

GW
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2007, 07:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By GullWing

As I remember there is a description of swallows...

As I remember there is a description of swallows (i think) in flight in "Cannibal Queen" by Steven Coonts where he watches one fly over the side of the grand canyon, half-roll inverted and pull...
Forum: Private Flying
31st May 2007, 12:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By GullWing

Im always amazed at the speed of some birds in...

Im always amazed at the speed of some birds in flight

On one notable occasion a big wood pigeon flew at 45mph in front of my car down a country lane :) surprised me so much I had to check it on...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2007, 09:18
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By GullWing

books

Cannibal Queen by Stephen Coonts is an great read. :ok:

I can second that Ben Rich's Skunk Works is very good also!
GW
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2007, 17:42
Replies: 11
Views: 1,541
Posted By GullWing

FFF, Thanks for your comments. I am aware that...

FFF,
Thanks for your comments. I am aware that we are all different and that some students may indeed prefer my aforementioned instructor to any other at the school.

This again brings me back...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2007, 13:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,541
Posted By GullWing

Thanks for the helpful and heartening replies. ...

Thanks for the helpful and heartening replies.

Cumulogranite;
i agree there is a lot to be said for confrontation but being typically british it isn't my favoured way of dealing with such...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2007, 10:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,541
Posted By GullWing

Question Student/Instructor Feedback

Hi all

Had a lesson this weekend with a different instructor than the usual one and am most unimpressed :( In fact its the first lesson in 20 or so hours that I haven't enjoyed. New chap didnt...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Apr 2007, 11:57
Replies: 7
Views: 4,774
Posted By GullWing

Just wondering, is this purely because of...

Just wondering, is this purely because of aircraft age and the reliability issues associated with it? OR any other reasons?

The PIA 747s on the approach to Manchester used to be a regular sight...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2007, 19:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
Posted By GullWing

thanks for the helpful replies! tis rather...

thanks for the helpful replies! tis rather impressive when compared to the traumahawk im used to!

GW
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2007, 11:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
Posted By GullWing

tamil tigers light aircraft 'bomber'

Hi all,
Apologies - this is, i suppose, a military based question - however i thought I'd most likely get an answer in here...

I read in the daily torygraph today about the tamil tigers using a...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2007, 12:24
Replies: 38
Views: 10,219
Posted By GullWing

sunglasses

In briefing before a lesson on a bright winters day with a low sun...

Instructor: Have you got your sunglasses today GW?
Me: I think so (look in the depths of my case)
Instructor: YOU THINK...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
7th Feb 2007, 11:09
Replies: 13
Views: 1,500
Posted By GullWing

Hi all, Thanks for the helpful replies. ...

Hi all,
Thanks for the helpful replies.

The tornado was good and loud too - copared to the Ryanair/Easyjet 737s we're used to here.

Thanks again
GullWing
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Feb 2007, 11:50
Replies: 13
Views: 1,500
Posted By GullWing

Liverpool issues

Hi all,
I work under the approach to liverpool and yesterday at about 2:30pm saw a twin engine military jet (looked at a distance to be tornado or typhoon) and then later (4:30pm) a C130 herc going...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2007, 11:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,233
Posted By GullWing

Chester Flying School, went under a few months...

Chester Flying School, went under a few months ago.

Thanks for all your helpful replies, I'll try and get in touch with my ex-instructor and see if I can get the logbook signed up!

thanks...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2007, 11:04
Replies: 206
Views: 37,737
Posted By GullWing

hi all, as a student who started a PPL in...

hi all,
as a student who started a PPL in spring last year and is getting worried that Ive only done 16 hours since, your posts come as quite a reassurance :)

While we are on-topic is there a...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2007, 10:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,233
Posted By GullWing

Thumbs up thanks for the helpful replies! Oxeagle -...

thanks for the helpful replies!

Oxeagle - when you say training records what do you mean? All I have is my logbook (wasnt given the chance to do any written exams at the last school - which in...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2007, 16:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,233
Posted By GullWing

PPL student log book queries

hello all
Im about 16 hours into PPL training and the school I was at has gone bust. Im planning to move on to another school to finish the ppl off when the weather improves, but my question is: do...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2006, 17:46
Replies: 24
Views: 5,030
Posted By GullWing

YES its boring and incorrect to boot. ...

YES its boring and incorrect to boot.

plane1 –noun
1.a flat or level surface.
2.Geometry. a surface ...
3.Fine Arts. an area of a two-dimensional surface...
4.a level of dignity......
Forum: Private Flying
30th Oct 2006, 13:10
Replies: 22
Views: 3,536
Posted By GullWing

why not? just looking at comparing LFS and...

why not? just looking at comparing LFS and ravenair. seems ravenair are the bigger outfit!? im planning on going to see both before i spend any money.

GW :)
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2006, 14:48
Replies: 22
Views: 3,536
Posted By GullWing

hawarden

Hi Hen Ddraig,
Would it be possible for you to PM me with contact details?

Many thanks
GW
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2006, 13:40
Replies: 22
Views: 3,536
Posted By GullWing

Chester Flying School

Hi all, seems you were right! :)

Heard today that Chester Flying School is to fold.

So Im off ot Liverpool myself to finish my PPL.

B*rst*rds!

GW
Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2006, 21:22
Replies: 12
Views: 1,699
Posted By GullWing

Hi could you please confirm whether the cafe is...

Hi could you please confirm whether the cafe is open to non-airside people? i.e. can i drive over and get fodder?

While hopeful I will be flying in one day, it might not be soon!
Many thanks,...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Oct 2006, 18:12
Replies: 10
Views: 2,084
Posted By GullWing

Blacksheep / Trash hauler I concur! I...

Blacksheep / Trash hauler I concur!

I wanted to do Aero Eng but didnt get the grades and ended up on mech eng. I'd say that 75%+ of the people on my course had no intention of becoming an...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2006, 20:46
Replies: 52
Views: 13,815
Posted By GullWing

ppl wings

Hi Esperanza,

Im a student PPL at the moment, and think what you are doing is a fantastic idea! If only more instructors were as thoughtful!! Hope your boss approves the plan :)

all the...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Sep 2006, 16:15
Replies: 171
Views: 203,696
Posted By GullWing

oakleys - for ladies only?!

Hi all
Been to a couple of shops trying on various sunglasses today and finally found a pair that I really like - thin enough to go under headset, wrap-around lenses, nice and light etc etc, and...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2006, 11:35
Replies: 1
Views: 749
Posted By GullWing

'keeping your eye in'

Hi all
Started a PPL course back in June and currently building up solo time in the circuit... ...well I was until Winter came upon us! :( Now Ive had one lesson in the last 6 weeks due to bad...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Aug 2006, 19:01
Replies: 5
Views: 834
Posted By GullWing

bloody engineers :)

hi matt,

First of all good luck with the course, I graduated in 2004 and know mech eng can be tough!

I have similar interests to you (currently doing a ppl course) and have pondered...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2006, 19:54
Replies: 40
Views: 4,168
Posted By GullWing

sounds great

got to agree with everyone on the all day brekkie/curry/sarnies (not together of course!)

Just hope I get the PPL quickly so I can come all the way down the coast from Hawarden to sample your...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jul 2006, 19:09
Replies: 215
Views: 35,813
Posted By GullWing

...what, nobody?! Call yourselves spotters! ...

...what, nobody?! Call yourselves spotters! hehehe :p
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