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Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2019, 19:52
Replies: 83
Views: 29,687
Posted By Pudnucker

I regularly fly DCT from the SW to the Channel...

I regularly fly DCT from the SW to the Channel Islands. I’ve sailed all my life and flown for a good proportion of it. It beggars belief the risks pilots often take flying over the channel. I’ve...
Forum: Tech Log
21st Jan 2019, 21:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,765
Posted By Pudnucker

Safety Gear

Evening all,

Drawing a bit of a blank.. am looking for the list of equipment, either mandated or recommended for safety equipment that should be carried aboard aircraft. Need to understand what’s...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Sep 2018, 19:10
Replies: 3
Views: 4,310
Posted By Pudnucker

I’ve landed many times at Haydock.. not sure how...

I’ve landed many times at Haydock.. not sure how this occurred.. it’s generally firm, wide approaches and lots of room.. super destination.. hope they don’t ban or place restrictions on other pilots..
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2018, 12:36
Replies: 11
Views: 2,213
Posted By Pudnucker

I’m based at Exeter. Very interesting decision.. ...

I’m based at Exeter. Very interesting decision..

While I am very much against grabs for CAS and have been scared to death with some close calls in the corridors that they create (M3 in...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2018, 19:28
Replies: 38
Views: 14,494
Posted By Pudnucker

I’m right at the end of my IR(R) training. My...

I’m right at the end of my IR(R) training. My instructor/mentor is a one man band instructor.. ex airline for 35 years and thousands of hours on light aircraft. He is a SUPERB instructor.. focused...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2018, 10:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,130
Posted By Pudnucker

Suggested Flight Sim for instrument practice

Hi guys,

probably been done to death but cannot see anything that recent. Need to do some at home practice for my upcoming IRR rating. Just need to practice NDB approaches and ILS etc - not...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2018, 10:27
Replies: 71
Views: 26,997
Posted By Pudnucker

Dont use standard trickle chargers on sealed AGM...

Dont use standard trickle chargers on sealed AGM aircraft batteries (i.e. a standard automotive charger).. The ripple voltage and fixed voltage output will damage the battery... needs to be a 3 stage...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2018, 05:12
Replies: 71
Views: 26,997
Posted By Pudnucker

But what if the battery health is low due to...

But what if the battery health is low due to excessive discharge? After charging there maybe just enough amp hours available to start the engines up etc but a short period of discharge could cause...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2018, 22:13
Replies: 71
Views: 26,997
Posted By Pudnucker

My business designs and manufactures battery...

My business designs and manufactures battery monitors for the specialist vehicles and defence applications - we own the IP for the worlds most accurate state of charge and state of health technology....
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2018, 05:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,416
Posted By Pudnucker

Thanks - I’ll give them a shout. Word is from the...

Thanks - I’ll give them a shout. Word is from the Navion owners group in the US is that the FAA want something, anything fitted as there’s been a good number of walk away accidents where people died...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Mar 2018, 22:37
Replies: 17
Views: 9,942
Posted By Pudnucker

Lucky to be alive - I’ve always feared an engine...

Lucky to be alive - I’ve always feared an engine failure in the (utterly stupid) low level route. Hope he gets back in the air soon.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2018, 22:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,416
Posted By Pudnucker

Harnesses for Light Aircraft?

Guys,

I have an older Aircraft with only front lap belts. I really need to fit shoulder harnesses (preferably 4 pointers). A/c is a Navion so no off the shelf kits available. Does anyone know of a...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2017, 19:00
Replies: 14
Views: 3,135
Posted By Pudnucker

Retarded!

Hi

I went through the NPPL to LAPL to EASA PPL route.. over 700 hours solo x-country and 100 training over 10 years.. I STILL had to do a qualifying cross country and skills test.. the instructor...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2017, 17:04
Replies: 20
Views: 3,317
Posted By Pudnucker

in a recent French trip I asked the president of...

in a recent French trip I asked the president of the aero club of the previous airfield visited to call ahead (everyone v friendly). In each case he could never get through but left a message.. the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2017, 16:56
Replies: 26
Views: 11,847
Posted By Pudnucker

Thanks guys - anyone have any contact details for...

Thanks guys - anyone have any contact details for Sproston Green? I may go and recce it by car next time I'm there!

I've just been discussing this with the team from GAIN - worth a look for those...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2017, 20:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By Pudnucker

I have said that several times... Why are...

I have said that several times...

Why are there no sensible strips anywhere in that part of the world?
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2017, 19:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By Pudnucker

Strips Near Ormskirk

Evening,

My mum in her wisdom has moved from a stones throw from Compton Abbas to Ormskirk in Lancashire...

Anyone know of any farm strips in the area. I've been in/out of Haydock Park which is...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2017, 19:22
Replies: 26
Views: 11,847
Posted By Pudnucker

It's still on the chart but all I can find on the...

It's still on the chart but all I can find on the web is that they only accept "PFA types".. not sure what that means..

The a/c I fly isn't an EASA machine nor supported by the PFA..
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2017, 14:56
Replies: 26
Views: 11,847
Posted By Pudnucker

Thanks Guys, Dairy House Farm CW5 6DN looks...

Thanks Guys,

Dairy House Farm CW5 6DN looks super - does anyone have any contact details.

Also, the strip in Middlewich mentioned above looks OK (maybe a tad short) but maybe worth an...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2017, 10:54
Replies: 26
Views: 11,847
Posted By Pudnucker

ANy other idea

Guys,

An old thread that I started a while back... Have been successfully flying in/out of Ashcroft but now I exceeded the horsepower limit for the airfield :-/

Looking for somewhere close to...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2012, 19:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By Pudnucker

N Reg on NPPL

Hi guys,

Have searched this and can't find other posts but apologies if this topic is covered elsewhere.

Can I fly an N Reg aircraft on an NPPL around the uk and channel islands?

I saw a...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2011, 14:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,781
Posted By Pudnucker

Red Arrow Down Bournemouth

Sad news: red arrow has crashed at Bournemouth just to south of airfield. Pilot ejected hope he/she is ok..
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2011, 22:06
Replies: 134
Views: 37,965
Posted By Pudnucker

There are some truly shocking posts on this...

There are some truly shocking posts on this thread. At best some are misinformed/dillusional at worst totally inappropriate. It worries me that I may have to share the sky with some of you - frankly...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2011, 13:43
Replies: 4
Views: 885
Posted By Pudnucker

The PCAS works well with the liferaft but the...

The PCAS works well with the liferaft but the raft doesnt move quick enough to avoid traffic......

Seriously, they are good bits of kit. The Zaon does scare the crap out of me occasionally when...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2011, 13:30
Replies: 22
Views: 3,282
Posted By Pudnucker

My stall warner goes off quite a lot in...

My stall warner goes off quite a lot in turbulence. If he seems dilligent, checks fuel, visually checks contents and briefs you etc, he's probably ok. Express your fears to him - its your life at the...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2011, 12:35
Replies: 4
Views: 885
Posted By Pudnucker

Thumbs up Excellent Service

Team,

Just thought I'd let you know about some excellent customer service received.

I bought a Garmin 695 & Zaon PCAS system last month. This month I've just bought a Liferaft. Both from Harry...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2011, 23:23
Replies: 12
Views: 3,279
Posted By Pudnucker

Thirty grand for a 152... Wow!

Thirty grand for a 152... Wow!
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2011, 21:24
Replies: 26
Views: 3,674
Posted By Pudnucker

Achtung Fun Police!

I wonder if "zee fun police" posts on here are based on any sound technical knowledge. Before criticising others in the name of safety - because you "think" it may be dangerous, why dont you find...
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2011, 21:31
Replies: 19
Views: 4,199
Posted By Pudnucker

Biggles pancake?? Wazzzattt? I guess holding...

Biggles pancake?? Wazzzattt?

I guess holding off as long as possible and dropping tail on ground first... Not in my (dusty!!) Trevor Thom..
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2011, 18:33
Replies: 19
Views: 4,199
Posted By Pudnucker

Hmm. Not many ways to stop both engines on a king...

Hmm. Not many ways to stop both engines on a king air... If indeed the engines were stopped...
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2011, 15:53
Replies: 19
Views: 4,199
Posted By Pudnucker

Great news no serious injuries... As the two guys...

Great news no serious injuries... As the two guys walked away, does it mean that everyone on Pprune is now allowed to summise as to what happened???? Go for it chaps! :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2011, 13:05
Replies: 19
Views: 4,199
Posted By Pudnucker

Aircraft Down @ Bournemouth

Another one...

Plane comes down shortly after taking off from Bournemouth airport (From Bournemouth Echo)...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2011, 20:42
Replies: 166
Views: 45,239
Posted By Pudnucker

Lucky to be alive. Hope they make a full...

Lucky to be alive. Hope they make a full recovery.. Sad loss of a historical machine.. Daily mail's reporting sensationalist and inaccurate as usual.

Pilot and passenger pulled alive from wreckage...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2011, 14:58
Replies: 24
Views: 3,092
Posted By Pudnucker

I flew in there recently on a tour with 8 other...

I flew in there recently on a tour with 8 other a/c. Awesome place. LOTS of sink over the trees on v.short final but otherwise great. Very relaxed people run it. Highly recommended!
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2011, 14:55
Replies: 26
Views: 11,847
Posted By Pudnucker

Thanks chaps. Will look at those suggestions. A...

Thanks chaps. Will look at those suggestions. A decent airfield slap bang in the middle/South of the low level route and near a station for easy access to Liverpool/Manchester would make a fortune!
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