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Forum: Questions
7th Jun 2021, 14:05
Replies: 1
Views: 935
Posted By a4fly

Entry to Portugal

I’ve been tasked with positioning an aircraft back to the U.K. from the Lisbon area, and am searching for advice on what to expect regarding entry requirements (Covid test type etc) for Portugal.
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Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Nov 2012, 08:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Posted By a4fly

Thanks for the replies, looks like it should be...

Thanks for the replies, looks like it should be fairly straight forward!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Nov 2012, 10:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,539
Posted By a4fly

F.A.A. Licence conversion

Sorry in advance as I'm sure this has been done before. Any ideas on current requirements to gain a F.A.A. Commercial Licence, whilst holding a current J.A.A. A.T.P.L.(with current Falcon 900 and...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2012, 15:51
Replies: 60
Views: 9,462
Posted By a4fly

The 500man: I see that their prices include...

The 500man:

I see that their prices include vat at !5%!! They must be REALLY expensive now!!
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Apr 2012, 16:52
Replies: 14
Views: 3,948
Posted By a4fly

Won't this blow a big hole in the argument for...

Won't this blow a big hole in the argument for keeping one's jet on an
aircraft management company's A.O.C.? Presumably the ability to save money on the fuel may well be lost?

With the way that...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
5th Aug 2010, 06:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,861
Posted By a4fly

Pretty short list, if one exists! We use a chap...

Pretty short list, if one exists! We use a chap from Germany who costs less to employ for the day to renew our L.P.C.'s, (even after paying to get him over here) than some that we've employed in the...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2010, 09:33
Replies: 3
Views: 3,756
Posted By a4fly

Nose wheel shimmy

We've got a Robin DR400:) and a DR500:) both of which have experienced bad nosewheel shimmy (only once on each aircraft), so bad that the spats were damaged on both occasions.Both times were on...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Feb 2010, 06:58
Replies: 63
Views: 6,018
Posted By a4fly

robin, You have a P.M. !

robin, You have a P.M. !
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2009, 16:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,634
Posted By a4fly

Nottingham gave me a F.O.C. landing the other day...

Nottingham gave me a F.O.C. landing the other day after I took fuel.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Nov 2008, 11:10
Replies: 2
Views: 3,935
Posted By a4fly

Whiterashes

Does anyone have any contact details for Whiterashes Airfield near

Aberdeen, please ?

Ta.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Nov 2008, 14:51
Replies: 94
Views: 30,576
Posted By a4fly

smarthawke says: 3 people in an ex-military...

smarthawke says:

3 people in an ex-military Gazelle ?

I wonder if this accident will be a watershed for such aircraft operating on a Permit ?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2008, 08:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,335
Posted By a4fly

Robin spares

Having narrowly avoided having to remortgage my house in order to get my Robin DR400 an EASA C of A, I was curious to know if anybody had a good source for new / used Robin spares. The lead time on a...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2008, 06:23
Replies: 22
Views: 6,538
Posted By a4fly

lurking, Many thanks for the link, I've...

lurking,

Many thanks for the link, I've joined !
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2008, 18:10
Replies: 22
Views: 6,538
Posted By a4fly

L.A.R.S. coverage.

Maybe I'm not trying hard enough, but I can't find an up to date pictorial overview of complete U.K. coverage of L.A.R.S. anywhere on the web ( even N.A.T.S. site ). Any useful links please ?
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2008, 08:38
Replies: 53
Views: 17,269
Posted By a4fly

Oxford concise dictionary reckons it's " fine...

Oxford concise dictionary reckons it's " fine chips or filings of metal "

can't find MADAP or NFDPS though !
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2008, 13:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,479
Posted By a4fly

Thanks for that. I've discovered one at Langport...

Thanks for that. I've discovered one at Langport which is a similar distance from Street to Weston Zoyland. I'll try Weston and get a taxi from there.

I'm spoilt by having five farm strips within...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2008, 10:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,479
Posted By a4fly

strip near Street, Somerset

Has anybody got any information on strip(s) near Street in Somerset,

please ( suitable for a Robin DR400 ) ?

Thanks.
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2008, 08:21
Replies: 56
Views: 9,557
Posted By a4fly

From The Telegraph: "For 25 minutes, the...

From The Telegraph:

"For 25 minutes, the plane steadily lost altitude until it was spluttering 10 feet above the sea.
Then I saw the wing tip clip a wave and then the whole plane cart-wheeled....
Forum: Private Flying
30th Oct 2007, 09:21
Replies: 123
Views: 19,500
Posted By a4fly

IO540. not only fools do foolish things !...

IO540.

not only fools do foolish things ! remember the discussion we were having

recently about a twin that came a cropper in the Alps. You are right about

ice, it's a pain in the ar*e...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2007, 17:38
Replies: 123
Views: 19,500
Posted By a4fly

Fuji, thanks for that. I've only once had...

Fuji, thanks for that. I've only once had experienced of flying a non-deiced single in what turned out to be light / moderate ice and was grateful to be flying a slab winged Piper. I'm sure that I...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2007, 14:58
Replies: 123
Views: 19,500
Posted By a4fly

Fuji, out of interest how serious would the...

Fuji, out of interest how serious would the airframe ice need to be before you would think of deploying the 'chute ?
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Aug 2007, 12:12
Replies: 0
Views: 635
Posted By a4fly

converting N.Z. C.P.L

I am helping a friend with a N.Z. C.P.L.(H) convert to a commercial licence here in Europe. Having checked out LASORS I've discovered (not surprisingly) that he has to do the full set of ground...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2007, 19:01
Replies: 107
Views: 12,418
Posted By a4fly

Chilli Monster. You ask for proof...

Chilli Monster.



You ask for proof but accept (by using the word "apart") that my point may have had a bearing on this incident. Surely only one accident is enough proof?


To clarify,...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2007, 12:37
Replies: 107
Views: 12,418
Posted By a4fly

G-EMMA. Don't even think about it ! ...

G-EMMA.

Don't even think about it !

This report shows that even experienced, professional people (A.T.C. in this case) can find it demanding trying to juggle a multitude of different...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2007, 09:42
Replies: 26
Views: 3,150
Posted By a4fly

Vetflyer, sorry for the delay. I wasn't ignoring...

Vetflyer, sorry for the delay. I wasn't ignoring your question, I've been pre occupied !

Thanks MikeJ for pretty much highlighting the problem. I was referring, in particular, to the U.S.F....
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Mar 2007, 20:58
Replies: 21
Views: 4,509
Posted By a4fly

AMEX, You're absolutely right. We are...

AMEX,

You're absolutely right. We are continually reminded by C.R.M. instructors to manage the resources available. A.T.C. (particularly in the U.K.) are extremely competent and are a huge asset...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2007, 20:02
Replies: 26
Views: 3,150
Posted By a4fly

Englishal. I'm a chicken when it comes to...

Englishal.

I'm a chicken when it comes to aeros, but I refused to do the spin awareness / demonstration for my C.P.L. in the T67 because of its record, even though it was a great 'plane to fly. I...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2007, 19:57
Replies: 36
Views: 4,247
Posted By a4fly

Oh dear, I would never suggest that anybody...

Oh dear,

I would never suggest that anybody was talking rubbish whilst recounting their experiences, unless I had flown with them during 100% of their flying career. You haven't, so please don't....
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2007, 22:27
Replies: 36
Views: 4,247
Posted By a4fly

cjboy, you can get all the airways clearances you...

cjboy, you can get all the airways clearances you like on the ground, but the chances of being cleared to climb to even FL250 is unlikely whilst under control of particularly the French.

I flew...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2007, 18:25
Replies: 36
Views: 4,247
Posted By a4fly

IO540 is right about the Eclipse not getting to...

IO540 is right about the Eclipse not getting to its optimum level for weather avoidance / fuel burn. It flies at almost the same speed as the Citation ii. You will have two hopes of getting past...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2007, 16:29
Replies: 53
Views: 8,547
Posted By a4fly

It doesn't matter whether it was a Hawk, F16,...

It doesn't matter whether it was a Hawk, F16, Harrier or whatever. If you have one engine and little height or speed you will always get the same result, a long walk home !
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2007, 13:01
Replies: 53
Views: 8,547
Posted By a4fly

If you manage to get a go in an F16, let's hope...

If you manage to get a go in an F16, let's hope that you get more luck than this guy !! :ooh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWCCPog9m9o
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2007, 18:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,705
Posted By a4fly

I learnt to fly at Thruxton and reckon that it's...

I learnt to fly at Thruxton and reckon that it's the best airfield that i've been to regarding air traffic that has a/g only, better in fact than some places offering full a.t.c.! Don't bother with...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2007, 18:53
Replies: 57
Views: 8,437
Posted By a4fly

Snoop IO 540 I am certainly assuming that this...

IO 540

I am certainly assuming that this pilot was flying in V.M.C. ! I would be staggered if he was flying in I.M.C. several thousand feet below M.S.A.

I suppose the bottom line with my...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2007, 20:55
Replies: 57
Views: 8,437
Posted By a4fly

Angel I agree that planning is very important, but the...

I agree that planning is very important, but the planning process should not stop when airborne.

Multi crew procedures, say for take-off, are a good example of how decisions can be made clear...
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