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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Nov 2010, 21:40
Replies: 61
Views: 16,393
Posted By robinpiper

Thomson Boeing 737-800 from Arrecife Anybody...

Thomson Boeing 737-800 from Arrecife
Anybody know the reg?
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2009, 21:09
Replies: 58
Views: 11,051
Posted By robinpiper

I came up against this a couple of years ago. Had...

I came up against this a couple of years ago. Had a cross channel check with one flight school, school closes down. Joined new school had local checkout all fine, few local flights solo completed....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2008, 13:56
Replies: 6
Views: 851
Posted By robinpiper

Handheld GPS

Looking to purchase a handheld Garmin GPS 296 or similar.
Does any one know where I can obtain one from that will be able to give me a VAT receipt and is not a pilot store?
Want to bill it to my...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2008, 19:40
Replies: 28
Views: 2,477
Posted By robinpiper

Yeah, I'm keen to hear from anyone who flys...

Yeah, I'm keen to hear from anyone who flys direct into a non customs airfield in europe.
Have you ever been questioned or fined?

I've got a good mind to go direct to my destination next time...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2008, 17:16
Replies: 29
Views: 4,104
Posted By robinpiper

Online Flight Plan Filing

Just visited the NATS website www.flightplanningonline.co.uk (http://www.flightplanningonline.co.uk) to register for the AFPEx service.

It's about time the UK had a internet based flight planning...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2007, 23:05
Replies: 27
Views: 9,518
Posted By robinpiper

Does the speed increase trick work when the...

Does the speed increase trick work when the aircraft is flown 4 up?
Just wondering if it has anything to do with the DA40 being out of balance when flown with only front seat occupants.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2007, 11:01
Replies: 27
Views: 9,518
Posted By robinpiper

Diamond DA40 TDi TAS@70%

For flight planning upto 5000' does anybody know the TAS for a Diamond DA40 TDi with a power setting of 70%

Diamond only give figures for a 10,000 cruise!

Cheers in advance:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2007, 22:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By robinpiper

Flying in OZ

I'm about to visit Australia staying in Perth, Melbourne & Sydney. Has anybody got any experience in obtaining a Australian certificate of validation based on a UK PPL & views on suitable/unsuitable...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jun 2007, 13:05
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By robinpiper

CAA IMC Examiners

Anybody know if the CAA website has a page that lists examiners & their contact details?

Had a quick look but can't seem to find one.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2007, 19:19
Replies: 53
Views: 12,633
Posted By robinpiper

Don't know about the weather at Headcorn on...

Don't know about the weather at Headcorn on Sunday but Rochester has been closed on and off for weeks due to flooded runways.
I have been advised myself on a visit to Headcorn the location of the...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2007, 23:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By robinpiper

Joining A French Aeroclub

I have recently purchased a house in Bernay, France. Having found a local airfield nearby I was hoping to become a member of their aeroclub. Does anybody have any information on how to apply for...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2007, 12:14
Replies: 11
Views: 3,754
Posted By robinpiper

A whizz wheel you must be joking. Oh well...

A whizz wheel you must be joking.

Oh well better hunt one down on ebay! Going to need the instructions with it coz I ain't got a clue how to use one anymore.

I can fault America for a lot of...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2007, 11:53
Replies: 11
Views: 3,754
Posted By robinpiper

IMC Exam

Anybody sat a IMC written exam recently?

Got any advice of what questions or areas were covered?

Been about 10 years since I passed the PPL written exams are the question based entirely on...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2007, 19:17
Replies: 1
Views: 541
Posted By robinpiper

Share availability in North Kent

Anybody know of any shares or low cost hire available in north kent?
Would be interested in any aircraft that is being under used midweek at either Rochester or Headcorn.

45 club hire hours...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2006, 17:27
Replies: 111
Views: 27,393
Posted By robinpiper

Question for Cirrus Pilots

Can I ask any Cirrus pilots out there if faced with a engine failure mid channel would they pull the CAPS handle?

I'm sure I read somewhere that a US pilot received serious back injuries from a...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2006, 14:26
Replies: 111
Views: 27,393
Posted By robinpiper

Been across on many occasions good & bad vis so...

Been across on many occasions good & bad vis so the lack of a horizon is something I'm not concerned about. Usually go Lydd - Cap Griz Nez (As instructed)
Last time return leg was flown direct...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2006, 22:32
Replies: 111
Views: 27,393
Posted By robinpiper

Thanks for your replies. Can I also just ask...

Thanks for your replies.
Can I also just ask your views on this, say halfway across the engine started running roughly but did not quit totally, I climbed to get the best glide distance but in...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2006, 20:10
Replies: 111
Views: 27,393
Posted By robinpiper

Crossing the English Channel in a SEP

Having always been told by instructors to fly the shortest crossing distance (which makes a great deal of sense) am I being totally reckless in flying Beachy Head - Dieppe direct?
I see there is a...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2006, 13:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,384
Posted By robinpiper

Can fully recommend weald air at Headcorn, as...

Can fully recommend weald air at Headcorn, as they have a fleet of 14 aircraft which are available to hire with choice of about 15 self-employed instructors to choose from, if you don't get on with...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2006, 19:01
Replies: 4
Views: 4,510
Posted By robinpiper

Garmin G1000 in Microsoft Flight Sim X

Just obtained a copy of the new Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Can anyone with experience with an aircraft fitted with a G1000 explain any differences between the genuine thing and the FSX version. ...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2006, 23:20
Replies: 21
Views: 7,215
Posted By robinpiper

According to data of the Swedish press agency TT...

According to data of the Swedish press agency TT the airplane had lost 1,000 meters at height within fewer seconds. The sea is about 40 meters deep in the assumed crash place.

APA 10:33...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2006, 23:03
Replies: 21
Views: 7,215
Posted By robinpiper

I would think it is hardly likely that the two...

I would think it is hardly likely that the two are connected, just troubled me when I read the report a few months ago. Sorry if I gave the impression the two were somehow connected in my first post.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2006, 22:44
Replies: 21
Views: 7,215
Posted By robinpiper

http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/cms_resources/DA40D,%20...

http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk/cms_resources/DA40D,%20G-CCLB%2006-06.pdf

No I don't have a dislike of diamond aircraft I just like to have read the details of any incidents that has happened to a...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2006, 21:39
Replies: 21
Views: 7,215
Posted By robinpiper

While I agree with you that the crash may have...

While I agree with you that the crash may have been caused by many different factors at this time I'm still going of postpone until the full facts are known. As for nose wheels shearing off during...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2006, 20:17
Replies: 21
Views: 7,215
Posted By robinpiper

Diamond DA40-TDI Crash

I was going to get a checkout on this aircraft, after reading this on aero news and viewing threads on the network with regard to all-composite aircraft and the fact that DA40 nose wheels have...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2006, 20:46
Replies: 11
Views: 1,668
Posted By robinpiper

For details of the project being planned for...

For details of the project being planned for Eastchurch the home of british aviation can be seen at: http://www.theflyingstart.co.uk

Visited Eastchurch on many occasions by road but did not know...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2006, 14:43
Replies: 14
Views: 6,412
Posted By robinpiper

So this new computer/digital transponder they...

So this new computer/digital transponder they have installed may not be in fact be mode S. But I'm still wise to select 7000 and switch them all on when flying VFR
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2006, 10:45
Replies: 14
Views: 6,412
Posted By robinpiper

Transponder Types

I fly quite a few aircraft all of the same type but with different transponders. How can tell what mode type they are? They dont have written on the front of them this is a mode X type transponder. ...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2006, 11:34
Replies: 15
Views: 1,171
Posted By robinpiper

Knowledge of PA28-235 Needed

Have been offered a share in a PA28-235 Pathfinder (1965)
Can anybody give me any advice as to what this type is like and what questions to ask when I view it.
Also I would appreciate a view as...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2006, 21:51
Replies: 46
Views: 4,014
Posted By robinpiper

I've got a CAA PPL issued in 1994. Does this put...

I've got a CAA PPL issued in 1994. Does this put me in a better position?
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2006, 21:06
Replies: 46
Views: 4,014
Posted By robinpiper

Teaching On A PPL

I seem to remember that an instructor once mentioned to me that is was possible for a PPL to teach somebody to fly as long as is was for free.

Does anybody have any experience or know the rules?...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2006, 21:09
Replies: 11
Views: 1,668
Posted By robinpiper

Anybody know the length of the strip? Contact...

Anybody know the length of the strip?
Contact name & number?
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2006, 14:06
Replies: 40
Views: 4,120
Posted By robinpiper

HP Beans , not heinz. Leaves cockpits...

HP Beans , not heinz.

Leaves cockpits smelling fresher in my experience.

May not work for everyone!
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2006, 12:28
Replies: 1
Views: 924
Posted By robinpiper

French Aero Clubs

I want to be able to hire aircraft from an aeroclub in france. I believe you first must be a member of the Fédération Française de l'Aéronautique.

Had a look at their website, but due to my...
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