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Search: Posts Made By: denhamflyer
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Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2011, 15:13
Replies: 9
Views: 3,561
Posted By denhamflyer

Went into San Sebastian late last year - you are...

Went into San Sebastian late last year - you are essentially correct it is Non-Schengen because as you put it 'the wrong kind of policeman turns up'.

However any pitstop in France will be ok. I...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2010, 11:02
Replies: 13
Views: 1,737
Posted By denhamflyer

TPC are a very good outfit. I did my PPL there a...

TPC are a very good outfit. I did my PPL there a while back but keep in touch with most of the people. I think it is a more friendly and less pompous atmosphere - but ultimately it is whom you feel...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2009, 17:16
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By denhamflyer

Was last there is June for Landing/Handling and...

Was last there is June for Landing/Handling and overnight parking it was £113.85 for < 1.5t SEP.

Edited: It was mandatory handling at the time - the flying school had closed (so I was told). It...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2009, 14:22
Replies: 37
Views: 4,162
Posted By denhamflyer

Actually that is quite a good point. The tower...

Actually that is quite a good point. The tower got very flustered recently when they received my flight plan but had not seen a GAR form (I had already sent it to SB the night before). I am not sure...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2009, 18:04
Replies: 21
Views: 2,609
Posted By denhamflyer

Out of interest what are the charges? - I may...

Out of interest what are the charges? - I may make a visit myself (with a 182) as my Brother now lives up there. I may well fly IFR if anyone also knows those charges?
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2009, 16:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By denhamflyer

Definitions of Astronomical events ...

Definitions of Astronomical events

Sunrise/Sunset is defined as the instant in the morning/evening under ideal meteorological conditions, with standard refraction of the sun's rays, when the upper...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2009, 07:43
Replies: 29
Views: 3,208
Posted By denhamflyer

MacBookAir with Parallels/XP for Flitestar. And...

MacBookAir with Parallels/XP for Flitestar. And iPhone for wx etc.etc. (reads the Met Forms brilliantly) :ok:

Anything in-between is a serious compromise.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2009, 14:05
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By denhamflyer

If you carry a laptop and printer around go for...

If you carry a laptop and printer around go for the electronic versions. I have been using then for a while now (2yrs) and the updates are a lot less painful than stuffing wafer thin pages into...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2008, 15:21
Replies: 12
Views: 1,167
Posted By denhamflyer

how far north are you - have you had a look at...

how far north are you - have you had a look at Denham - short hop round from M1. The Pilot Centre is the group to talk to. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2008, 19:22
Replies: 21
Views: 5,359
Posted By denhamflyer

For denisty altitude look at:- Equations -...

For denisty altitude look at:-

Equations - Air Density and Density Altitude (http://wahiduddin.net/calc/density_altitude.htm)
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2008, 12:21
Replies: 64
Views: 6,049
Posted By denhamflyer

An amusing description of what they are going to...

An amusing description of what they are going to do:-

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/05/lhc_to_leave_fabric_of_spacetime_continuum_unripped/
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2008, 16:47
Replies: 309
Views: 19,577
Posted By denhamflyer

The best solution would some form of low power...

The best solution would some form of low power ADS-B (Mode-S + GPS vector). Three versions could be available:-

1. Low power / small and light could be fitted to gliders
2. Low/High power...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2008, 22:05
Replies: 64
Views: 6,049
Posted By denhamflyer

But doesn't a black hole = IMC ?? - i.e. flying...

But doesn't a black hole = IMC ?? - i.e. flying without visual reference.

Therefore you have less than 4 years to agree on mandatory FLARM or TCAS/PCAS - before you definitely collide. Remind me...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2008, 11:54
Replies: 309
Views: 19,577
Posted By denhamflyer

Are you saying that your lump of metal up front...

Are you saying that your lump of metal up front wont paint on radar? If not then that raises a very interesting point.

The problem with all these entrenched views is that the only solution will...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2008, 16:52
Replies: 309
Views: 19,577
Posted By denhamflyer

gpn01 + Dave etc. thanks for elaborating on...

gpn01 + Dave etc. thanks for elaborating on behalf of gliders. But I dont agree with Rod1's assertion that the spamcan flyers are trying to dictate what others do.

I lean more towards ShyTorque...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2008, 21:59
Replies: 309
Views: 19,577
Posted By denhamflyer

gpn01 - you start to raise an interesting point. ...

gpn01 - you start to raise an interesting point. Specifically how far gliders go from a recognised gliding site. Dont get me wrong as far as I am concerned the air is for all of us. But as I...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2008, 11:29
Replies: 17
Views: 1,316
Posted By denhamflyer

Pilot centre would definitely be a place to try. ...

Pilot centre would definitely be a place to try. Some of the instructors are IR rated so you they will cover all you need to know. I did my IMC there and they cover more than the basic syllabus so...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2008, 07:05
Replies: 10
Views: 18,790
Posted By denhamflyer

I have just had my pitch servo replaced for a...

I have just had my pitch servo replaced for a second time (first was a service bulletin requirement) - and the aircraft is less than 3 years old! Shortly before it was knackered I had a similar...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2008, 16:56
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By denhamflyer

Swansea Thumbs Up

Popped into Swansea for a meeting today. Very helpful people. Taxi waiting.. and excellent help getting departure via cardiff and home field weather - all without prompting :ok:

I hear a lot of...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2008, 16:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,060
Posted By denhamflyer

This affects all Cessna 182T aircraft (also...

This affects all Cessna 182T aircraft (also 172/206 and other makes built from 2006 onwards). Cessna have just issued the SB. I have just returned from the airfield after inspecting mine (rock...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2008, 08:58
Replies: 25
Views: 7,849
Posted By denhamflyer

Denham (Pilot Centre) is definitely a good...

Denham (Pilot Centre) is definitely a good training school. Excellent instructors and they dont overcharge. It IS worth using the "block booking" scheme. You dont pay the whole amount, but pay for...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2008, 12:21
Replies: 13
Views: 1,448
Posted By denhamflyer

G1000 CAT A approaches

For those that use a G1000 you may be pleased to hear that the latest database cycle now contains CAT A approaches to airports. (at least to Cambridge). You can now load for monitoring purposes...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2008, 13:09
Replies: 13
Views: 1,424
Posted By denhamflyer

I agree with most of what the others poster have...

I agree with most of what the others poster have said - the flying stop over balance is yours but do plan some dead days...

Couple of point to watch for in Spain.

1. File flight plans in...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2008, 10:39
Replies: 9
Views: 1,050
Posted By denhamflyer

Flew in a couple of years ago. No real hassle -...

Flew in a couple of years ago. No real hassle - they put a temporary control zone around it to regulate traffic (this is normally notified a couple of months before). The main issue is to book an...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2008, 09:25
Replies: 173
Views: 16,652
Posted By denhamflyer

The marina comparison is exactly that, a...

The marina comparison is exactly that, a comparison not an exact replication.

But since you raise the issue of cost one example I can give is my own marina down south - got more and more...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2008, 17:10
Replies: 173
Views: 16,652
Posted By denhamflyer

Totally agree - thats why I used the word (shame...

Totally agree - thats why I used the word (shame they cant take my weight)! I just want the same to happen to the other parts of GA ( I actually believe we are on the verge of this happening < 10yrs...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2008, 15:57
Replies: 173
Views: 16,652
Posted By denhamflyer

You are correct a number of capable aircraft CAN...

You are correct a number of capable aircraft CAN operate from small strips (I have a C182 and have used small-ish strips). But the latest generation of tourers struggle with shorter strips and grass...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2008, 12:54
Replies: 173
Views: 16,652
Posted By denhamflyer

Rod1 you make some interesting observations about...

Rod1 you make some interesting observations about the success of the smaller end of the market.

It is a completely different game at that end. The simplest comparison I can make is the boating...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2008, 08:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,100
Posted By denhamflyer

I also have XM built into the G1000 - more...

I also have XM built into the G1000 - more importantly I was after all the fancy weather stuff so I contacted them.

In essence the response was:-

"The Satellites we have will not cover Europe...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2007, 09:11
Replies: 23
Views: 11,746
Posted By denhamflyer

I have had my fuel injected 182 for a couple of...

I have had my fuel injected 182 for a couple of years. I find that if it is very cold then double prime. i.e. fuel pump on, full fuel, watch fuel flow,shut off, pump off then repeat - works...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2007, 13:53
Replies: 5
Views: 2,297
Posted By denhamflyer

I learnt to fly there. They are a nice bunch of...

I learnt to fly there. They are a nice bunch of people and the training is excellent :) - but I would say that... from what I hear they are good value for money. But since I live nearby I didnt...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2007, 09:50
Replies: 123
Views: 19,461
Posted By denhamflyer

Sounds reasonable to take the approach to land...

Sounds reasonable to take the approach to land the plane if you can. If something is so bad that it would not be possible then use the CAPS.

I understood that most of the energy absorption was...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2007, 16:43
Replies: 42
Views: 4,460
Posted By denhamflyer

Thanks Contacttower I had read the paragraph but...

Thanks Contacttower I had read the paragraph but for some stupid reason I read RNAV=Airways RNAV=GNSS. So missed the bleeding obvious.:O

Interesting that there is an assumption by many that...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2007, 16:06
Replies: 42
Views: 4,460
Posted By denhamflyer

Im not sure I agree - if so then paragraph 5...

Im not sure I agree - if so then paragraph 5 would not need to exist in its current form. To me I read this as more specific than 1 and that it specifically refers to UK Registered aircraft ( 5 All...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2007, 15:51
Replies: 31
Views: 5,400
Posted By denhamflyer

About 70hrs (about 9000 nm in 50 legs) this year...

About 70hrs (about 9000 nm in 50 legs) this year so far (not as much as I would have liked :{ ) - but I dont bimble.

muffin your post intrigues me since you and a number of others seem to have...
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