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Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2009, 08:11
Replies: 24
Views: 5,422
Posted By BigAl's

Hi Fernytickles, that's the chap!... must...

Hi Fernytickles,

that's the chap!... must have been a while ago. I can also second the kelly kettle experience! :) Absolutley fantastic! Neil's running a husky (G-WATR) on Amphib floats now from...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2009, 19:16
Replies: 24
Views: 5,422
Posted By BigAl's

oooh errr

Just a note of caution re Caladonian Seaplanes... I have just returned from Loch Earn having completed my rating with Neil Gregory at the appropriately named 'Neil's Seaplanes'. Caladonian Seaplanes...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2008, 15:48
Replies: 13
Views: 4,320
Posted By BigAl's

...naturally the POH is unique to each a/c... :}

...naturally the POH is unique to each a/c... :}
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Dec 2007, 19:30
Replies: 17
Views: 2,046
Posted By BigAl's

This may seem like an odd - or even bordering on...

This may seem like an odd - or even bordering on the silly - question, but looking in LASORS, the 300nm xc is defined as just that (with your stops at two aerodormes etce etc). Now, does that mean I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Dec 2007, 20:07
Replies: 25
Views: 19,577
Posted By BigAl's

OK folks, so how about this. Am I mad? Quite...

OK folks, so how about this. Am I mad? Quite possibly... I'm at 67hrs P1 now, and when I get to the 70, I'll be straight off to my freindly traing provider to do the MEP. I've previously had...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2007, 20:18
Replies: 43
Views: 6,378
Posted By BigAl's

I am totally convinced Mr. Paul has to be in line...

I am totally convinced Mr. Paul has to be in line for the 'wind up merchant of the year' award. It's genius.... much like pulling the pin out of a grenade and casually tossing it into a room before...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2007, 16:58
Replies: 18
Views: 1,230
Posted By BigAl's

For what it's worth (not very much!:bored:), I...

For what it's worth (not very much!:bored:), I thoroughly enjoyed my NQ. Did it just before the clocks in the early part of this year, abouta month after my skills test. Fantastic experience,...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2007, 20:48
Replies: 13
Views: 1,945
Posted By BigAl's

Looks like the've busted seperation minima to...

Looks like the've busted seperation minima to me... Not to mention that lack of nav lights.

Let's just all hope and pray PompeyPaul never discovers Airplane! in the bargain bucket at Blockbuster....
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2007, 08:30
Replies: 15
Views: 1,709
Posted By BigAl's

That's it exactly (IMHO) TRIM! My first two...

That's it exactly (IMHO) TRIM! My first two lessons, I had two whie nuckle hands on the yolk, after that my instructor got me down to one hand. Latterly the best bit of advice I can conjour up is to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Sep 2007, 08:19
Replies: 6
Views: 801
Posted By BigAl's

Depends where the transition level is on the day...

Depends where the transition level is on the day (the transition layer changes with pressure alt), if you were flying IFR in the UK you would change to 1013.2mb/hpa at 3000' QNH.
Now, if you are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Aug 2007, 15:00
Replies: 17
Views: 1,287
Posted By BigAl's

Who cares, it was mildly amusing, not to mention...

Who cares, it was mildly amusing, not to mention the welcome return of the under used term "Oik".

Al:ok:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Aug 2007, 14:58
Replies: 33
Views: 3,032
Posted By BigAl's

Hmmm, I doubt it Bril, I'm guessing as you're in...

Hmmm, I doubt it Bril, I'm guessing as you're in Warrington you're a Nukem chappy?!? I'm at Winfrith myself, with UKA... (You can guess why Iam running as fast as I can!!) :bored:
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Aug 2007, 08:06
Replies: 33
Views: 3,032
Posted By BigAl's

Only 8 days to go before I leave the nuclear...

Only 8 days to go before I leave the nuclear industry and go to...... NATS! (as a Techy I should add!!!) :E
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2007, 12:39
Replies: 547
Views: 197,563
Posted By BigAl's

This taken a few weeks ago from accompanying...

This taken a few weeks ago from accompanying plane, coming back from Dunkeswell.

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Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Jul 2007, 07:37
Replies: 2
Views: 609
Posted By BigAl's

As Davey147 says there are a few options open to...

As Davey147 says there are a few options open to you respecting leave from a full time job. I would just like to add a couple of points to consider regarding doing the ATPL's.

I am assuming you...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2007, 20:35
Replies: 26
Views: 3,429
Posted By BigAl's

Oh hell.... now you're all getting me into it...

Oh hell.... now you're all getting me into it :bored:!! :}
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2007, 12:19
Replies: 26
Views: 3,429
Posted By BigAl's

Ah haaa! I wasn't going to name names, but you...

Ah haaa! I wasn't going to name names, but you are quite right, I did my complex with BCFT, did it in two hits in their arrow HJ, really good experience! No problem getting slots after work in the...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2007, 10:18
Replies: 26
Views: 3,429
Posted By BigAl's

Don't bother going to the US just to do a complex...

Don't bother going to the US just to do a complex single. It's not worth it. I did mine at bournemouth in an arrow, thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was only a few hours (3 or so).

Best regards,...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2007, 08:26
Replies: 18
Views: 1,945
Posted By BigAl's

...455kHz...?? Can't imagine it's anything...

...455kHz...?? Can't imagine it's anything special.

Sounds like breakthrough to me... bear in mind this is AM we are dealing with. Only happens on one freq, lots of loud background noise etc.
...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2007, 21:27
Replies: 2
Views: 1,268
Posted By BigAl's

Friendly club and concrete strip at...

Friendly club and concrete strip at Seething...:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2007, 08:23
Replies: 20
Views: 3,778
Posted By BigAl's

Well done again Stephanie, and great nav...

Well done again Stephanie, and great nav yesterday! :ok:

... you even managed to turn out of Dunkeswell the right way unlike someone else...!! :ugh: :}.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2007, 12:15
Replies: 15
Views: 7,167
Posted By BigAl's

As someone said to me after I passed my skills...

As someone said to me after I passed my skills test.... "Congratulations, now go and learn to fly!" So so true... it's when you're up there on your todd making decsisions about fuel, passengers,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Feb 2007, 07:54
Replies: 611
Views: 104,542
Posted By BigAl's

I love AC theory... :E ... and radio theory come...

I love AC theory... :E ... and radio theory come to that... does that make me strange? Do I need help?
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2007, 12:46
Replies: 10
Views: 2,086
Posted By BigAl's

I believe there's more colourdy pictures in the...

I believe there's more colourdy pictures in the latest edition. I have some of each as they changed half way through for me. :bored:

Generally really liked them. There are a couple of holes in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Feb 2007, 10:26
Replies: 263
Views: 38,679
Posted By BigAl's

Right... I have just enroled on the Bristol...

Right...

I have just enroled on the Bristol ATPL course having coughed up the required cash! Allegedly the first book of words will be with me tomorrow!:}

Thanks to all for the advice etc!...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2007, 12:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,112
Posted By BigAl's

Hi fonawah, if it's any consulation, I am...

Hi fonawah,

if it's any consulation, I am in the same sort of situation, although I have not started doing an IMC, I am thinking about it. As avid readers of this forum will testify too, I am...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2007, 10:57
Replies: 226
Views: 37,039
Posted By BigAl's

Morning prunes, anyone care to comment on...

Morning prunes,

anyone care to comment on Naples Air Centre for hour building, as compared wioth say, OFT?

Please feel free to PM if ya want, thanks once again to one and all,

Happy...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Feb 2007, 18:29
Replies: 325
Views: 64,652
Posted By BigAl's

People, any experiences wrt hour building at...

People,

any experiences wrt hour building at this school? (thats JUST hour building), ala, what are the a/c like, do they let you take the a/c away over night, that sort of stuff! :)

Thanks...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Feb 2007, 18:22
Replies: 263
Views: 38,679
Posted By BigAl's

Thanks for the reply's chaps. Just wondering if...

Thanks for the reply's chaps. Just wondering if anyone had any experience of BCFT DL?

Thanks again,

Bigals
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Feb 2007, 21:15
Replies: 263
Views: 38,679
Posted By BigAl's

Aaaarghhh!.. the whole Bristol / oxford / GTS...

Aaaarghhh!.. the whole Bristol / oxford / GTS decsion is doing my nut! :bored:

I have just finished reading this entire thread, and am still mildly confused. :{

I am leaning towards going with...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2007, 20:28
Replies: 91
Views: 18,320
Posted By BigAl's

I hate to tell you all this now... but I have...

I hate to tell you all this now... but I have just been informed that the person in the cue ahead of me for the cub share has stopped umming and arrring and decided to take it. That was the last...
Forum: Medical & Health
5th Feb 2007, 19:45
Replies: 21
Views: 3,743
Posted By BigAl's

Excellent, thanks v much for the reply! :ok:

Excellent, thanks v much for the reply! :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2007, 13:10
Replies: 91
Views: 18,320
Posted By BigAl's

Hi Pruners, I may have the opportunity to...

Hi Pruners,

I may have the opportunity to buy a share in a cub and am really after some advice. I have just recently qualified (2 weeks ago!), and am looking for something cheap and cheerful to...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Feb 2007, 19:08
Replies: 21
Views: 3,743
Posted By BigAl's

Please tell me I wasn't the only one that read...

Please tell me I wasn't the only one that read BMI and thought everyone was talking about that well known carrier! :E

... anyway, to more serious matters!

I booked my class 1 med this week,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Feb 2007, 18:47
Replies: 61
Views: 17,520
Posted By BigAl's

Night rating

Aaaahh... very interesting expedite08, as I am sitting here thinking about enquiring about a night rating with BCFT!! :bored:

Seems like a good place to go. Did my RT practical there.. impressed...
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