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Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2015, 16:57
Replies: 14
Views: 7,887
Posted By rateone

This is good news. Why only to 18th August...

This is good news. Why only to 18th August though? Is this because the RAF is on holiday? Can we expect a reinstatement when they're all back from Lanzarote?
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2015, 12:49
Replies: 25
Views: 4,491
Posted By rateone

Go for it

I owned an L4 for a while. What a great machine. Loved it! True they are slow, headwinds can be a challenge and prop swinging is an art but nothing can beat it for bimbling in and out of farm...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Nov 2014, 12:48
Replies: 37
Views: 8,622
Posted By rateone

D703 extends significantly to the north of...

D703 extends significantly to the north of Dornoch airfield and as we know is active during weekdays, presumably for fast jet traffic. Do we know why the Army/RAF now want such a large area active...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2014, 12:13
Replies: 26
Views: 7,105
Posted By rateone

So why did he land on the numbers and then...

So why did he land on the numbers and then trundle for miles to the far end of the runway to the taxiway? Far better airmanship to have landed deeper into the runway to allow for a much shorter taxi...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2014, 11:09
Replies: 16
Views: 2,943
Posted By rateone

My EASA aircraft is at the bottom end of the...

My EASA aircraft is at the bottom end of the scale and the annual is usually between £2-3K but I have had bills over £6K.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2014, 17:28
Replies: 64
Views: 19,631
Posted By rateone

I have an old Cooper A2 jacket. The present Mrs...

I have an old Cooper A2 jacket. The present Mrs R1 bought it as a present over 20 years ago. Don't care if I look a knob, it gets me in the mood to fly, I've had it a long time and it's comfy.
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2014, 22:01
Replies: 29
Views: 4,346
Posted By rateone

New one today. Locked the canopy and put the...

New one today. Locked the canopy and put the cover on only to realise I had left my wallet and phone in the side pocket. Remove cover, unlock canopy, locate wallet and phone. Place wallet and phone...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2014, 09:06
Replies: 29
Views: 4,346
Posted By rateone

Where do I start... - Driving to the...

Where do I start...



- Driving to the airfield and finding I've left the aeroplane keys at home
- Leaving the oil filler door unlatched and having to shutdown to secure it
- Getting taxi...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2014, 13:22
Replies: 42
Views: 7,745
Posted By rateone

From Here to Eternity.... I'll get my coat

From Here to Eternity....


I'll get my coat
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2013, 16:37
Replies: 84
Views: 13,197
Posted By rateone

"My old school was compulsory, but is now...

"My old school was compulsory, but is now voluntary, I believe. But it also sounds from Wikipedia - I agree not always reliable, but I don't have the time to write to the c200 schools in the RAF CCF...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2013, 09:54
Replies: 84
Views: 13,197
Posted By rateone

"the CCF is slightly more compulsory and people...

"the CCF is slightly more compulsory and people have to make a choice between Army, Navy and RAF".


Sorry XrayAlpha, you can't have "slightly more compulsory", it's either compulsory or it's not....
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2013, 13:31
Replies: 52
Views: 26,767
Posted By rateone

I think you are being a little unfair Gasax....

I think you are being a little unfair Gasax. Having owned both, I think that the Taifun is the nicer aircraft and that (if both were left rigged) a Taifun is probably more practical than a Grob 109,...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2013, 13:07
Replies: 55
Views: 6,466
Posted By rateone

I'm with YoungSkywalker on this one! Well said my...

I'm with YoungSkywalker on this one! Well said my man.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2013, 15:15
Replies: 24
Views: 3,719
Posted By rateone

When I was a kid - must have been in the very...

When I was a kid - must have been in the very early '70s - we were travelling up the M1 northwards approaching Leicester Forest services when a light aircraft flew over our car and landed on the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2012, 09:53
Replies: 32
Views: 8,653
Posted By rateone

Unless you want the IFR capability find a Permit...

Unless you want the IFR capability find a Permit aircraft, a friendly engineer and a small grass strip.

I have a motor glider which is an EASA aircraft...sigh. Insurance is £1200 and I do OK with...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2012, 21:44
Replies: 75
Views: 12,797
Posted By rateone

On final to Maui Kahului in a rental 172...

On final to Maui Kahului in a rental 172 "American xxx. Continue approach you're number 2 to the 172 filling your windshield"

A couple of years ago heading south and working Newcastle Radar....
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2012, 11:24
Replies: 39
Views: 5,885
Posted By rateone

Hi A1. If you own your own a/c the fixed...

Hi A1.

If you own your own a/c the fixed costs can be horrific - Maintenance, Hangarage and Insurance are the biggies.

To give you a feel; on my CofA aircraft the insurance is c.£1.5K/yr....
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2012, 08:20
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By rateone

I think Peter and Robin have beaten me to it on...

I think Peter and Robin have beaten me to it on this one but in short, yes.

The point here is that, being a Limited Company, your flying club has to abide by the rules that govern all Limited...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2012, 11:58
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By rateone

Hi GC The issue isn't the liability in...

Hi GC


The issue isn't the liability in case of bancruptcy, that's what the "Limited" does in the company name.

This is about the personal liability carried by the Directors of a company....
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2012, 15:28
Replies: 27
Views: 4,444
Posted By rateone

Directors' & Officers' Insurance

Congratulations GQ

If you are now a Company Director make sure you read and fully understand the Articles of Association of the company and other legal documentation associated with the company....
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2012, 08:05
Replies: 25
Views: 5,226
Posted By rateone

Weather Sites

Not sure about the Pacific Rim, but I quite like the charts from USAF 21st Operational Weather Squadron

21st Operational Weather Squadron (http://131.54.120.150/index.cfm?section=SFCProg)

No...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2011, 16:02
Replies: 37
Views: 5,545
Posted By rateone

Stuff

Just had a look in my flight bag

- Pens (several of which don't work)
- Set of permanent markers
- Rulers & plotters (several. These get lost so I buy another only for the previous one to turn...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2011, 08:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,955
Posted By rateone

I heard a rumour that Sauer were looking at...

I heard a rumour that Sauer were looking at taking over.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2011, 13:52
Replies: 7
Views: 2,611
Posted By rateone

Did that a few years ago in a 172. Great fun, no...

Did that a few years ago in a 172. Great fun, no problems at all and on a good day the view is spectacular. Call ATC before you go to get the opening times, R/W in use, etc. Lining up the approach...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2011, 13:08
Replies: 51
Views: 8,229
Posted By rateone

I agree with you GTW. That's what I've elected to...

I agree with you GTW. That's what I've elected to do. I don't believe this is "burying my head in the sand" as others have suggested. It is simply that when there is so much uncertainty, it seems...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2011, 09:39
Replies: 51
Views: 8,229
Posted By rateone

This situation is absurd. I have enjoyed the...

This situation is absurd. I have enjoyed the priviledges of my ICAO compliant CAA PPL(A) for some considerable time. A few years after I obtained my licence the CAA began issuing the JAA PPL (also...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2010, 20:27
Replies: 61
Views: 7,516
Posted By rateone

These forums really do make me laugh! For all of...

These forums really do make me laugh! For all of those who are up in their ivory towers, I suggest you climb down, pick up a shovel and help clear the runways and taxiways. Unless you are informed...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2009, 12:32
Replies: 87
Views: 11,065
Posted By rateone

Let me see now. - Done the mag switch thing...

Let me see now.

- Done the mag switch thing

- Tried to taxi with chocks still in place - lots of cheers from onlookers

- Wondered why the engine wouldn't start and finding I hadn't turned...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2007, 12:10
Replies: 14
Views: 3,319
Posted By rateone

Like to post prices but probably not the best...

Like to post prices but probably not the best time at the moment. Delicate discussions and all that.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2007, 14:16
Replies: 14
Views: 3,319
Posted By rateone

Thanks for all the responses. I'm interested in a...

Thanks for all the responses. I'm interested in a comparison to see of the obscene rise in parking fee that we appear to be facing is justified in comparison to other fields. GA being forced out...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2007, 15:24
Replies: 14
Views: 3,319
Posted By rateone

Parking & Hangerage charges

What kind of charges for parking and/or hangerage are folks paying at the moment? I'm particularly interested in the charge rates at the larger fields. I'm interested to see if our charges are in...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2007, 22:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,378
Posted By rateone

Hangerage in Grampian Area

Does anyone know of any available hangerage in the Grampian area that might take a Cub? Farm strips, that sort of thing.

Thanks

Rateone
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2007, 13:15
Replies: 85
Views: 11,388
Posted By rateone

I have had this experience at a large controlled...

I have had this experience at a large controlled field with a lot of scheduled traffic. A couple of years ago I had a landing clearence cancelled and an instruction to make an immediate right turn...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2007, 13:58
Replies: 49
Views: 7,673
Posted By rateone

Solar, If you can arrange it so that your...

Solar,

If you can arrange it so that your AME visit is shortly after your offshore medical you can use the ECG trace from your offshore medical. I too work in the oil business and being over 40 I...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2007, 12:51
Replies: 18
Views: 1,379
Posted By rateone

I have used my (group owned) a/c for a business...

I have used my (group owned) a/c for a business trip and the company refunded the cost. I flew it solo and I did have the choice of taking a scheduled flight, driving or taking the train. It was...
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