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Search: Posts Made By: EvilKitty
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Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2009, 20:32
Replies: 17
Views: 6,189
Posted By EvilKitty

Plane down off Dungeness Point - pilot reported safe

Light aircraft ditched at approx 1500BST after reporting engine trouble. Pilot recovered safe by passing ships.
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Kent | Aircraft pilot rescued from sea...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2009, 17:35
Replies: 27
Views: 16,190
Posted By EvilKitty

Another option is APRS. You'll need a ham license...

Another option is APRS. You'll need a ham license though. Theres a forum in the VAF site that has lots of info (APRS Tracking - VAF Forums...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2008, 18:14
Replies: 87
Views: 11,144
Posted By EvilKitty

After adjusting the seat I gave the obligatory...

After adjusting the seat I gave the obligatory wiggle to check it. Seemed to be ok.

Only to slide to the back of the rails when going to full power :\

Luckily I had my instructor with me......
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Sep 2008, 18:07
Replies: 35
Views: 15,724
Posted By EvilKitty

Thin ice. Not getting paid doesn't mean that...

Thin ice.

Not getting paid doesn't mean that you are not working.

You might be able to do some real volunteer flying with one of the aviation charities on the VWP or B2 visa - but I'd check...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2008, 22:30
Replies: 23
Views: 3,384
Posted By EvilKitty

If its a licence being issued on the basis of...

If its a licence being issued on the basis of your current UK/JAA PPL then you'll be doing a BFR - no need for TSA or visa. Go to the FSDO for the paperwork, then to the flying school for the BFR...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2008, 21:49
Replies: 23
Views: 3,384
Posted By EvilKitty

My understanding of the situation is: If its...

My understanding of the situation is:

If its a BFR then you need neither TSA clearance or a visa.

If its the check ride and oral exam for the issuance of the initial licence, IR or ME then you...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2008, 19:48
Replies: 44
Views: 5,880
Posted By EvilKitty

This 3d has real depth... Of course that...

This 3d has real depth...

Of course that could just be the gaping holes left by planes plummeting in flames from the skies into helpless puppies...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Feb 2008, 13:39
Replies: 12
Views: 1,239
Posted By EvilKitty

The problem is that no one knows the details of...

The problem is that no one knows the details of your conviction, and even if we did, we're not consular/immigration officers, so cannot definitively say yay or nay.

Certainly there may be a delay...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2008, 12:36
Replies: 12
Views: 1,239
Posted By EvilKitty

I'm assuming you're applying in the UK and going...

I'm assuming you're applying in the UK and going to the US Embassy in London, or one of the satellite consulates.

Go to http://uk.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/niv/students.html, read and follow the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2008, 12:11
Replies: 12
Views: 1,239
Posted By EvilKitty

Did you lie on the DS-156? Have you lied on any...

Did you lie on the DS-156?
Have you lied on any previous entry to the US about your conviction? For instance, have you entered the US on the VWP since your conviction and said you haven't been...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2008, 18:00
Replies: 52
Views: 13,801
Posted By EvilKitty

I was motivated enough to stump up several Łks to...

I was motivated enough to stump up several Łks to pay for my MSc studies with the OU - but that doesn't mean it wasn't darn nice to get to go to an awards ceremony at the end of it, wear a gown, and...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2008, 10:08
Replies: 29
Views: 2,539
Posted By EvilKitty

12) How do I log time for different national...

12) How do I log time for different national licences? e.g. if I have a JAR-FCL and FAA piggyback? Or seperate standalone licences from different NAAs that may have different logging requirements? Do...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2008, 19:06
Replies: 29
Views: 2,539
Posted By EvilKitty

Maybe BEagle can be pursuaded to provide a...

Maybe BEagle can be pursuaded to provide a foreword to the thread praising BackPacker for his hard work in providing these really useful FAQs, thanking BRL for making it sticky, and admonishing the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
28th Jan 2008, 10:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,486
Posted By EvilKitty

A search on the US State Dept. website for "VWP...

A search on the US State Dept. website for "VWP carriers" gives a PDF listing them all (http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/87163.pdf). It appears to be dated 2005 so may not be current.
...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2008, 23:06
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By EvilKitty

Poss, I wasn't laughing at you! I'm just...

Poss,

I wasn't laughing at you! I'm just amazed that we keep hearing the same bad information being spouted by people who really should know better.

One of the best places to start as a student...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2008, 19:30
Replies: 18
Views: 2,018
Posted By EvilKitty

HA ha ha ha haaaa... errr, no. The skill...

HA ha ha ha haaaa... errr, no.

The skill sets may be slightly different, but the level of skill for both FAA and JAA are high. FAA for instance includes night flying, figure 8, and flight around a...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2008, 21:51
Replies: 18
Views: 1,111
Posted By EvilKitty

CFR Code of Federal Regulations...

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations (http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html)
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2008, 08:54
Replies: 13
Views: 1,426
Posted By EvilKitty

Only if they land whilst still connected to the...

Only if they land whilst still connected to the wire.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2008, 22:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,426
Posted By EvilKitty

You mean a full body silver suit with sparks...

You mean a full body silver suit with sparks doesn't qualify? :}
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2008, 12:30
Replies: 76
Views: 6,575
Posted By EvilKitty

Can you imagine it - soldiers going into battle...

Can you imagine it - soldiers going into battle in hi-viz so that they can be conspicuous for H&S?

Mind you - I've always wondered as to why the NATO friendly ID plates the armoured divisions use...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2007, 17:52
Replies: 100
Views: 227,881
Posted By EvilKitty

You also forgot: cost of accomodation near...

You also forgot:

cost of accomodation near Shobdon
aircraft hire for skills test
night qualificationAt least compare like with like.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Dec 2007, 10:32
Replies: 22
Views: 2,495
Posted By EvilKitty

It's Quantum

Funny... I thought exactly the same thing when I started training aswell.

What you will (probably) find is that even though you are "solo" you are not alone in the airplane. Your instructor is...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2007, 08:42
Replies: 19
Views: 6,739
Posted By EvilKitty

The thing to remember is that bright does not...

The thing to remember is that bright does not mean it will be seen. What you need is contrast.

Silver is generally bad, as is that preserve of light aircraft - white. These provide little or no...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2007, 14:53
Replies: 18
Views: 1,230
Posted By EvilKitty

tacpot said: How can you "fail" the...

tacpot said:



How can you "fail" the navigation training? Its not an exam...

As you have the one hour solo including 5 full stop landings signed off, and 5 hours overall, it might be worth a...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2007, 12:31
Replies: 12
Views: 1,030
Posted By EvilKitty

The BBC does use the Met Office for its weather...

The BBC does use the Met Office for its weather information. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/metoffice.shtml)

However, the two things no one here has considered are the location and the time - just...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2007, 11:22
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By EvilKitty

More than once have I had the call all sorted out...

More than once have I had the call all sorted out in my head, but once I start to make it my mind goes blank..

Me (to ATC): "G-XXXX C172 from cranfield to yyy 2 POB err blah blah blah.."
Me (To...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2007, 20:37
Replies: 115
Views: 15,296
Posted By EvilKitty

Don't they use paint on latex for their bodysuits?

Don't they use paint on latex for their bodysuits?
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2007, 10:40
Replies: 115
Views: 15,296
Posted By EvilKitty

G-EMMA wrote: I'll be very interested to...

G-EMMA wrote:

I'll be very interested to read that.

Personally though, I believe that this approaches the problem from totally the wrong direction, and thereby propose the "string theory of...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2007, 09:12
Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
Posted By EvilKitty

But remember that the FAA certificate will be...

But remember that the FAA certificate will be based on your CAA issued license, so when you switch to IAA you'll have to do it all over again.

And its a BFR you have to do, not a full flight test....
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2007, 16:38
Replies: 39
Views: 4,627
Posted By EvilKitty

Haven't you ever seen Gremlins??? :} I've...

Haven't you ever seen Gremlins??? :}


I've done night flying towards my PPL and its definately worth doing. It gives a different perspective of the world and increases your instrument...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2007, 18:10
Replies: 23
Views: 2,879
Posted By EvilKitty

Yup, I'll admit I misread Whopitys reply and...

Yup, I'll admit I misread Whopitys reply and IO540 provided the correct ANO reference for IFR privileges OCAS.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Nov 2007, 13:16
Replies: 40
Views: 3,454
Posted By EvilKitty

clanger32 wrote: and also: ...

clanger32 wrote:



and also:



You also have fallen into the trap of not comparing like with like - you have fallen into the trap of assuming that integrated go straight into jobs, but...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2007, 23:31
Replies: 23
Views: 2,879
Posted By EvilKitty

[/quote] Yes it does. A quick glance at...

[/quote]

Yes it does.

A quick glance at Lasors (section E p.13) gives:
Forum: Private Flying
30th Oct 2007, 16:42
Replies: 107
Views: 19,833
Posted By EvilKitty

PPR needed (to get a runway slot), preferably not...

PPR needed (to get a runway slot), preferably not less than 24 hours in advance. mandatory ground handling (three ground handlers to choose from). Dedicated GA terminal!
...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2007, 13:55
Replies: 51
Views: 6,070
Posted By EvilKitty

Why does being a member of SkyWatch (or CAP or...

Why does being a member of SkyWatch (or CAP or the RNLI) make someone an "anorak"?
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