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Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2010, 10:40
Replies: 12
Views: 3,441
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

G-BMPY was displaying at Kemble last weekend.

G-BMPY was displaying at Kemble last weekend.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2009, 13:34
Replies: 107
Views: 18,851
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

My experience of WW mirrors that of KERDUNKER. ...

My experience of WW mirrors that of KERDUNKER.

I popped in about a month ago to view the notice board & grab a cold drink & was told that I couldn't.

Never been back since & never will. There...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2008, 11:54
Replies: 28
Views: 4,374
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Though thiers no obligation to call Farnborough,...

Though thiers no obligation to call Farnborough, why miss out on a FIS from 25+ miles out? Especially when the service is closer to an RIS.

Upon rejoin (in my case) from the north, I usualy...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2007, 09:29
Replies: 20
Views: 3,048
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

My boss flies into Coventry quite often (and I...

My boss flies into Coventry quite often (and I might from next spring). He joined the local flying club & gets all that you mentioned for free or a reduced price.

It cost him a few quid to join...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2007, 11:38
Replies: 20
Views: 2,822
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

I asked the same thing about a year ago and had...

I asked the same thing about a year ago and had some pretty good advise.

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=246730
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2007, 14:40
Replies: 35
Views: 6,134
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

1 Fly an old taildragger with next to no dials...

1 Fly an old taildragger with next to no dials etc. Proper seat of pants stuff
2 Aeros (still learning - got the bug)
3 Find a friendly field in a place that's really awkward to drive to, and fly...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2007, 09:08
Replies: 44
Views: 6,597
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

If bimbling or if site seeing is part of the...

If bimbling or if site seeing is part of the journey (the norm), then I usually fly at 2,200. 2 reasons: 1 - I avoid the norm & 2 - 2k2 is an easy altitude to read as both hands in the dial are...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2007, 09:49
Replies: 10
Views: 1,727
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

When I've done this in the past, I phone them up...

When I've done this in the past, I phone them up 1st & make an arrangement.

Most of the time I can do quite a few T&Gs stoping half way through for a cuppa & to pay. It's rare that I get charged...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2007, 16:44
Replies: 53
Views: 12,637
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Unless things have changed since I was last...

Unless things have changed since I was last flying there in Sept 06, the runway finishes just short of an area that's just been re-tarmaced. The surrounding areas & area just short of the crash scene...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2007, 15:42
Replies: 53
Views: 12,637
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

22 it is. It's ended up in the side of an...

22 it is.

It's ended up in the side of an ex French Navy Super Sabre. A bit of a one sided contest.

Condolences to the family of the deceast and I hope the injured get well soon.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2007, 14:04
Replies: 14
Views: 1,928
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

The higher panel would be for 2 reasons: 1....

The higher panel would be for 2 reasons:

1. More instuments to display as a norm
2. Can't see over the engine anyway.

And if you're planning on spinning a Cheetah, make sure that you've done...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2007, 17:36
Replies: 50
Views: 7,415
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Though I appreciate that Bournemouth has costs,...

Though I appreciate that Bournemouth has costs, how much does it cost for them to bring in a GA type AC? Not much. Everything is there anyway and GA's fly a tight circuit away from the bus lane.
...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2007, 10:01
Replies: 14
Views: 1,551
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

I can thoroughly recomend the Tiger Club in...

I can thoroughly recomend the Tiger Club in Headcorn. Not too far from Gatwick.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2007, 18:40
Replies: 16
Views: 1,969
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

HH, I know of a share for sale. Check your...

HH,

I know of a share for sale. Check your PMs

Martin
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2007, 16:18
Replies: 19
Views: 1,993
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

I've also been thinking of doing some bimbling in...

I've also been thinking of doing some bimbling in a Super Cub (done my taildraggers in one last summer - only 4hrs P1 so far).

I'd probably be starting from Headcorn, Kent. Has anyone any...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2006, 09:00
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

We have thought about our group AC but it's on a...

We have thought about our group AC but it's on a Private C of A.

Blackbushe can stay open late by arrangement but is only licensed till 6pm.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2006, 16:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Night rating in 1 night

Does anyone know of a flying school that can teach the night rating in 1 (or 2) night(s) (wx permitting etc) in the S/SE/Central region?

I've heard legend of such thing!!!

Thanks,

Martin
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2006, 14:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,139
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Mortgage cover for pilots

I've just changed mortgages & am trying to get motgage cover. A well known insurer want to raise my monthly payment from £15 to £86 (the dirty ground-hugging robbing b~~~~~~~s!!!)

Is this...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2006, 15:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,762
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Things also stop for us. Well occasionally...

Things also stop for us. Well occasionally anyway.

I was once flying N of one of the Salisbury Plains ranges when an irate controller had a pop at a pilot flying low over an active range. I can't...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2006, 16:09
Replies: 25
Views: 4,012
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

I went through the same things a few weeks ago....

I went through the same things a few weeks ago. The responses from then are linked below.

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=246730

Good luck. I hope they enjoy it as much as Jess...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2006, 14:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,212
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

If you go west on towards the M3, south on M25...

If you go west on towards the M3, south on M25 for a jctn you'll be pretty close to Fairoaks. There's 2 schools there.

Alternatively, go south on the A23 & you'll soon find Redhill. I believe...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2006, 14:44
Replies: 24
Views: 2,552
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

The first thing I'd do is set up a company to buy...

The first thing I'd do is set up a company to buy a Concorde & run it for pleasure flights.

Then I'd buy a HUGE chunk of BA shares, sit on the board & arrange to sell a Concorde & loads of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Oct 2006, 12:05
Replies: 37
Views: 6,544
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

I'll have to dig mine out. I think it's in my...

I'll have to dig mine out. I think it's in my mum's loft.

From memory:

Gliding at Kenley - including the Gliding Scholarship to solo :D
- wasn't that glider called a...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Oct 2006, 12:05
Replies: 46
Views: 11,612
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

I'll have to dig mine out. I think it's in my...

I'll have to dig mine out. I think it's in my mum's loft.

From memory:

Gliding at Kenley - including the Gliding Scholarship to solo :D
- wasn't that glider called a...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Oct 2006, 09:23
Replies: 23
Views: 3,816
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Thanks everyone for your advise. I'm...

Thanks everyone for your advise.

I'm pleased to report that she loved it and we even had to take a detour on the way home so that she could see her house & school.

A couple of other things...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2006, 15:14
Replies: 23
Views: 3,816
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Creep Feed Grinder - How do you know I can't...

Creep Feed Grinder - How do you know I can't stick to my cruise altitude?

OC617 - It takes a braver man than me to comment on mum's mass/balance!
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2006, 14:01
Replies: 23
Views: 3,816
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

She defo wants to go (she's fallen for all the...

She defo wants to go (she's fallen for all the hype we've given her - and the bribe of seeing the seaside). And it is in a PA-28.

So:

Car seat
Mum in view (poss in back)
Point out...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2006, 08:47
Replies: 23
Views: 3,816
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Flying with a 7yr old

I'm planning on taking a friend & her 7yr old daughter on a trip this Sat (1/2hr each way).

Has anyone got any advice regarding taking a young girl on her 1st flight. Both safety & enjoyment...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2006, 11:48
Replies: 20
Views: 4,998
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

With you on that one Boing 737. I always do that...

With you on that one Boing 737. I always do that when I go x-country out of my local knowledge area.

Another cheat is to have a spreadsheet on a PDA with the maths programmed in. Just enter in...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2006, 12:06
Replies: 5
Views: 877
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

I can't afford Shorham!!!

I can't afford Shorham!!!
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2006, 12:03
Replies: 24
Views: 4,376
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Personally, I prefer the Tacho solution that our...

Personally, I prefer the Tacho solution that our group PA-28 runs on.

If I fly for an hour at 90kn, the tacho shows about 45 mins. If I fly at 110, it shows about 65 mins. So I get more airtime...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2006, 09:41
Replies: 73
Views: 9,004
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

The one thing I've learnt about the CAA...

The one thing I've learnt about the CAA (including ATC's in zones) is that it's always better if you tell them about your errors before they come to you (if you have to tell them at all).

Between...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2006, 15:16
Replies: 14
Views: 1,868
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

re Test Drive. It's quite common for the...

re Test Drive.

It's quite common for the seller to charge for the test flight. It stops the non serious who are just after a flight.

It's also common(ish) to get that refunded/knocked off...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2006, 13:46
Replies: 14
Views: 1,868
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

I'd recommend that you look at the maintrnance...

I'd recommend that you look at the maintrnance records.

Also, while looking at the hours, see when the next majors are. Things like the Star annual & next engine overhaul. Has the group got a...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2006, 12:00
Replies: 40
Views: 4,411
Posted By Martin @ EGLK

Personally, I always have the pump on when...

Personally, I always have the pump on when changing tanks. And I keep a brief eye on on the presures while doing so.

I also make sure that both tanks have been used while on the ground both with...
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