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Forum: Flight Testing
13th Nov 2018, 19:24
Replies: 5
Views: 9,333
Posted By Nipper2

Pitot Tube Drain - Design Question

I have searched the web and my variuous textbooks to try and find the answer to this question, but to no avail...

How doe the drain-hole in a pitot tube function? Or to be more precise, how does...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Dec 2012, 18:50
Replies: 92
Views: 58,269
Posted By Nipper2

Or as I was once told, If it floats, f**ks...

Or as I was once told,

If it floats, f**ks or flies, rent, don't buy.

I speak as the owner of a 1946 Luscombe that cost me £18,000, on which I have spent north of £10,000 and is now worth.........
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2012, 18:09
Replies: 17
Views: 2,144
Posted By Nipper2

Another vote for SkyDemon in the UK and Europe....

Another vote for SkyDemon in the UK and Europe. In the UK you can enter a six digit postcode and it gives you a list of adjacent airfields and a spot on the map.

They currently have charts for...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2012, 21:58
Replies: 23
Views: 7,568
Posted By Nipper2

Pledge is really excellent if you want to have a...

Pledge is really excellent if you want to have a total nightmare anytime you come to repaint your aircraft. Once you have contaminated the surface with silicon oils, it is all but impossible to...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2012, 20:28
Replies: 1
Views: 925
Posted By Nipper2

Lee On Solent - Good news at last

Copy of a press release from Lee Flying Association below. More on the other forum.

_______________________________________________
Lee Flying Association - Press Statement 30 March 2012

Lee...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2012, 22:00
Replies: 4
Views: 998
Posted By Nipper2

Or just buy a modern GPS with them already...

Or just buy a modern GPS with them already installed and automatic updates to reflect changes.....
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2012, 18:10
Replies: 28
Views: 4,430
Posted By Nipper2

Why would a property company want to run an...

Why would a property company want to run an airfield into the ground?
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2011, 10:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,320
Posted By Nipper2

A beautiful day here (close to Southampton)....

A beautiful day here (close to Southampton). First flight for my Nipper after some repairs, a shock-load inspection and recovering. Pretty much faultless.

Now it looks like the hurricane season...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2011, 09:51
Replies: 40
Views: 7,313
Posted By Nipper2

Yes. I see that, but when you go to the page to...

Yes. I see that, but when you go to the page to switch the alerts on and off (which is what we are talking about here), no mention of Class D. It's the same on the menu in the actual device.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2011, 22:51
Replies: 40
Views: 7,313
Posted By Nipper2

Gomrath I'm obviously being dim. Where does...

Gomrath

I'm obviously being dim. Where does it mention Class D in respect to airspace alerts specifically? I'm looking on page 108 and can see no specific mention of Class D.

Am I missing...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2011, 08:21
Replies: 40
Views: 7,313
Posted By Nipper2

I have just checked on my old but excellent...

I have just checked on my old but excellent Garmin GPS 96c. The different alarms can be set independently and I have them all on.

The US origins of the device are evident in the Garmin Manual...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2011, 07:56
Replies: 40
Views: 7,313
Posted By Nipper2

Standby for the "don't rely on GPS"...

Standby for the "don't rely on GPS" ranters.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2011, 21:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,279
Posted By Nipper2

Nice materials from these guys. Boyriven...

Nice materials from these guys.

Boyriven Ltd. - Automotive & Marine Interiors- Andover 01264 771414 (http://www.boyriven.co.uk)

They can provide fire-resistance testing certificates and other...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2011, 18:49
Replies: 17
Views: 1,981
Posted By Nipper2

Don't worry guys. The minister was quite clear....

Don't worry guys. The minister was quite clear. They will only use the SAMs if it's necessary.

I can only wonder what it has come to if they ever feel the need to use them when it's unnecessary.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2011, 19:22
Replies: 52
Views: 8,058
Posted By Nipper2

I have no knowledge of Memory Map, but all the...

I have no knowledge of Memory Map, but all the testing we have done with the iPhone GPS has led me to believe that it is all but useless for anything more sophisticated than finding the nearest...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2011, 21:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,043
Posted By Nipper2

For those who are a little unsure about coming,...

For those who are a little unsure about coming, perhaps based on the reception they might have received in the past, a reminder that the airfield is now under new management and you are assured of a...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2011, 21:30
Replies: 13
Views: 2,043
Posted By Nipper2

Now includes vintage bus rides and the chance to...

Now includes vintage bus rides and the chance to visit the Hovercraft Museum.

Please come and see how things are progressing under the new airfield management. A warm welcome for all.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2011, 15:51
Replies: 13
Views: 2,043
Posted By Nipper2

Lee On Solent Fly-in

Lee Flying Association is delighted to announce their third fly-in on the 9th July 2011. We will be providing the usual excellent catering including the already famous all-day breakfast and for the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2011, 16:03
Replies: 30
Views: 6,670
Posted By Nipper2

Sandown and Lee on Solent

I flew in to Sandown today and all was well (except no fuel). Nice mug of tea and a slice of cake.

I also went to Lee on Solent which is now pretty much fully functioning as a 'normal' airfield....
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2011, 17:15
Replies: 30
Views: 6,670
Posted By Nipper2

I'm fairly sure you will be able to get fuel from...

I'm fairly sure you will be able to get fuel from Paul Coppin at Lee on Solent and I understand no landing fee if you have a landing card for Sandown...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2011, 21:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,379
Posted By Nipper2

It's not simple.... The simple version is as...

It's not simple....

The simple version is as Rod says. An appropriately approved LAA inspector can sign-off an engine rebuild. Also as Rod says, you can also do it yourself and have an inspector...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2011, 18:28
Replies: 51
Views: 8,234
Posted By Nipper2

I am strongly of the view that the CAA scale of...

I am strongly of the view that the CAA scale of fees should not be taxpayer funded.

This issues does however open up simple an very narrowly focused debate about those charges and the underlying...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2010, 20:29
Replies: 17
Views: 1,460
Posted By Nipper2

Please tell me, what part in all this do the...

Please tell me, what part in all this do the wire-cutters/pliers play?

In response to the original question, I'm with hireandhire,
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2010, 22:57
Replies: 24
Views: 3,101
Posted By Nipper2

CAA - Does the right hand even know the left hand exists?

One of the members of our aircraft owning syndicate has left. Can anyone please explain to me why I have to advise both the Aircraft Registration Department and the Radio Licensing Department...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2010, 08:36
Replies: 2
Views: 820
Posted By Nipper2

Website now live for PPR requests.

Website now live for PPR requests.
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2010, 14:35
Replies: 2
Views: 820
Posted By Nipper2

Lee On Solent Fly-In - 18th September 2010

Lee Flying Association will be holding an informal fly-in at Lee On Solent on the 18th September 2010. As with the May-Day fly-in numbers will be limited and you will need PPR.

Unlike in May,...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2010, 17:57
Replies: 37
Views: 5,196
Posted By Nipper2

Of the six fliers based at our strip only two...

Of the six fliers based at our strip only two have the faintest idea how to look at the Notams.

Is the system wrong or are the pilots? Discuss.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2010, 18:09
Replies: 35
Views: 6,254
Posted By Nipper2

So, Mr Old and Fat, do you think the CAA will...

So, Mr Old and Fat, do you think the CAA will take action against the deceased's accomplices for trespassing on an airfield, interfering with aircraft, endangering flight etc.?

I rather think not....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2010, 09:22
Replies: 43
Views: 16,980
Posted By Nipper2

Indeed, that's why serious engines have a...

Indeed, that's why serious engines have a permanent magnet alternator (PMA) fitted. A PMA is just about the simplest electrical machine you can design (and thus one of the most reliable). It has but...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2010, 17:30
Replies: 20
Views: 6,736
Posted By Nipper2

Gas cylinders

Are you guys sure there really is a blanket ban on gas cylinders? I work in the marine industry and after a bit of a kerfuffle a few years ago, once it was pointed out to the powers that be, that the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2010, 18:11
Replies: 15
Views: 9,063
Posted By Nipper2

It's all here:...

It's all here: (http://www.pprune.org/engineers-technicians/335310-airtime-aviation.html)

http://www.pprune.org/engineers-technicians/335310-airtime-aviation.html
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2010, 18:06
Replies: 32
Views: 16,805
Posted By Nipper2

Mike Echo. I think you have hit the nail on the...

Mike Echo. I think you have hit the nail on the head. The whole point is to make it very very hard for anyone to find out who owns what and who the beneficial owners really are. When Erinaceaous PLC...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2010, 10:06
Replies: 32
Views: 16,805
Posted By Nipper2

Back to the original question. I think you will...

Back to the original question. I think you will find it is owned by a company called Albemarle Shoreham Airport Ltd, who bought it from the administrators of Erinaceous Group PLC when they went bust....
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2009, 20:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,945
Posted By Nipper2

I have posted something roughly similar to this...

I have posted something roughly similar to this on the Infrigements thread in another place but I thought worth repeating here..

Navbox ProPlan will print the MSA for each sector for you...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2009, 22:13
Replies: 15
Views: 4,466
Posted By Nipper2

As posted above, no rib-stitching needed if...

As posted above, no rib-stitching needed if suitable cap-strips fitted. You need a 'Jodel Man' to do your pre-purchase inspection and look after your LAA maters once you have bought the aircraft....
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