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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Aug 2010, 20:05
Replies: 25
Views: 2,004
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Off Topic

You will find that the range of frequencies in question are used by a whole host of users. It is a shared band with radio amateurs. Remotes for car keys use 433.92Mhz +/- 100Khz in addition to that I...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
13th Aug 2010, 13:50
Replies: 25
Views: 2,004
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Our local club has donated £1000 to the RSGB fund...

Our local club has donated £1000 to the RSGB fund to fight against PLT devices that don't meet the EMC directive. Of course it does raise the issue as to how the rogue units managed to pass the tests...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2010, 00:01
Replies: 29
Views: 3,783
Posted By Astral_Flyer

I can understand your feelings Airgirl. Like...

I can understand your feelings Airgirl. Like others I can remember my first solo and the doubts I had about it when the instructor let me go alone. It was the landing aspect that I wasn't too happy...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2009, 18:55
Replies: 175
Views: 45,608
Posted By Astral_Flyer

I have done a fair amount of gliding in my time,...

I have done a fair amount of gliding in my time, and I have mixed feelings about it all. It is pot luck to find a good club with instructors that are enthusiastic, and are able to teach others..
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Oct 2008, 11:55
Replies: 0
Views: 735
Posted By Astral_Flyer

GB2DHH - De Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre

Today I spent a wet morning looking around 80 Metres and chanced upon GB2DHH on 3.74 Mhz.. Interesting to see that they have made a radio station in the nose of an ex RAF Mark 2 Comet --> GB2DHH...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2008, 10:50
Replies: 18
Views: 2,035
Posted By Astral_Flyer

I was gob smacked when I read the report. This...

I was gob smacked when I read the report. This person seems to be a danger to anyone that he is around.. I do hope that he is seeking Psychiatric help with his problems.

Astral
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2008, 01:33
Replies: 93
Views: 14,955
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Deary me.. What a question! One that has been...

Deary me.. What a question! One that has been covered by others here pretty well. I went solo (power) after I had done around 30 hours.. Up to that point I had done many landings at other airfields...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2008, 20:47
Replies: 63
Views: 7,617
Posted By Astral_Flyer

I was just waiting to savage you (in a fluffy...

I was just waiting to savage you (in a fluffy way) until you said that.. You are so lucky. You have just got away with your life intact. Or something else intact :}

Woman's only forum - No thanks....
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Nov 2007, 15:01
Replies: 15
Views: 2,843
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Thank you... Couldn't agree more. I read the...

Thank you... Couldn't agree more.

I read the article presented by Temet_Nosce. Although I can see what they are getting at as to the effect the Ionosphere has on radio signals (as every advanced...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2007, 00:21
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By Astral_Flyer

All good advice from others digital.poet. I...

All good advice from others digital.poet.

I can remember my time doing circuits and having it all get screwed up. As deano says. Hang loose on the yoke and trim the aircraft. Feel what is going...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2007, 15:31
Replies: 47
Views: 8,470
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Which begs the question as to airspace in the...

Which begs the question as to airspace in the UK.. Does anyone know if the CAA has the same jurisdiction? I thought that anything capable of flying above the ground comes under CAA control. That...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2007, 13:54
Replies: 107
Views: 12,418
Posted By Astral_Flyer

The report made for some very sad reading. It did...

The report made for some very sad reading. It did remind me of my early solo flights and how taxing it can be at that stage.

My very first solo flight that I made. I had a change of runway...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jun 2007, 13:51
Replies: 26
Views: 2,987
Posted By Astral_Flyer

I would have come up with 2000' :) Since the...

I would have come up with 2000' :)

Since the year dot. Which goes back a few decades. I was always told that the dry lapse rate was 3°C/1000' and in saturated air it was 1.5°C/1000'

I hadn't...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2007, 06:51
Replies: 43
Views: 5,624
Posted By Astral_Flyer

I managed to get to the Gasco stand at 14.25 ......

I managed to get to the Gasco stand at 14.25 ... Bit late I know... I did keep my eyes open for you Whirly.. The preflight challenge was good.. It took me a little while to get into the mindset of...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2007, 21:18
Replies: 43
Views: 5,624
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Whirlybird - I will be arriving at around 1230...

Whirlybird - I will be arriving at around 1230 ... I don't know the layout or the best meeting point.. I will certainly be recognisable with the bright top..

Any suggestions accepted :)

Astral
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2007, 21:27
Replies: 43
Views: 5,624
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Hi Whirly & Co I will be along on Sunday......

Hi Whirly & Co

I will be along on Sunday... Hope that you are going to be there Whirls. I have heard so much about you..

I'm also a short blonde lass... I will be wearing a bright pink(ish)...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2007, 00:31
Replies: 14
Views: 1,922
Posted By Astral_Flyer

When I learned to fly(at Goodwood) the AA5a was...

When I learned to fly(at Goodwood) the AA5a was the aircraft I preferred over the usual stuff. Coming from the Glider fraternity into power I thought (like others have said) that this aircraft...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2007, 21:15
Replies: 11
Views: 1,867
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Barit - Your experience fits with what a lot of...

Barit - Your experience fits with what a lot of other people have found out. You don't have to be that close to feel the effects of CB's. Scouting through the reports of others flying at the time....
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2007, 13:57
Replies: 11
Views: 1,867
Posted By Astral_Flyer

I really cannot for the life of me understand why...

I really cannot for the life of me understand why the pilots involved in the competition took such risks with CB's. They were all very experienced competition pilots and know the dangers.

Like...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
14th Feb 2007, 00:56
Replies: 13
Views: 2,172
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Paracab said: 'Look very similair to what I saw...

Paracab said: 'Look very similair to what I saw whilst on the A12 one night'

Can I ask if that was a year or two ago one Summers night. I was in Witham and saw 50+ lights travelling in a long...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2006, 14:24
Replies: 0
Views: 723
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Toyota engineer who helped develop Prius dies in plane crash

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2006-11-26-toyota-engineer_x.htm?ord=2

From above news source - "Dave Hermance was a dedicated pilot. Authorities believe he was the only person aboard his...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
30th Oct 2006, 13:43
Replies: 38
Views: 5,197
Posted By Astral_Flyer

I do agree that the subject of the way that...

I do agree that the subject of the way that female students and instructors interact with their male counterparts is worthy of another thread.

One of my intructors later on in my training was a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Oct 2006, 20:27
Replies: 38
Views: 5,197
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Mad Girl - Fantastic girl! :D Your write up...

Mad Girl - Fantastic girl! :D

Your write up reminded me of my very first solo flight over 15 years ago. You hear about all of those that go smoothly and how fantastic it was, blah, blah.

On...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
4th Oct 2006, 11:33
Replies: 59
Views: 15,395
Posted By Astral_Flyer

Thanks - I do try :) My explaination was...

Thanks - I do try :)

My explaination was somewhat an over simplification of what I would normally write. Most scanners and VHF / UHF equipment convert the incoming signal down in frequency at...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
3rd Oct 2006, 22:58
Replies: 59
Views: 15,395
Posted By Astral_Flyer

That is all correct. Most scanners are not...

That is all correct. Most scanners are not exactly the best designed bits of kit around. The main oscillator hasn't got much in the way of isolation to the aerial on the unit and it radiates through...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Aug 2006, 13:55
Replies: 30
Views: 2,828
Posted By Astral_Flyer

I can recall one occasion when the doors were...

I can recall one occasion when the doors were closed and I decided to move into an empty seat. I was stopped and told firmly that I couldn't change seats as it would change the balance of the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2006, 19:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,560
Posted By Astral_Flyer

I saw this clip on another site. It sure...

I saw this clip on another site. It sure demonstrates how speed is your friend :)
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