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Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2007, 21:04
Replies: 39
Views: 5,400
Posted By jakerr

I've got a Garmin 196, you can pick them up brand...

I've got a Garmin 196, you can pick them up brand new for just over £400 in the UK or around £280-£300 in the USA.

I find it very easy to read and use. I'm sure the colour would be a nice touch...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2007, 22:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,727
Posted By jakerr

Robin, Thanks for the advice, I thought this...

Robin,

Thanks for the advice, I thought this might be the case but wasn't sure!

Cheers

JK
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2007, 22:11
Replies: 10
Views: 1,727
Posted By jakerr

Touch and Go!

A very simple question!

If you fly to another airfield which charges a fee to land and park up. Do you still have to pay if all you are doing is a "touch and go" i.e. if you just want to practice...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2007, 19:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,427
Posted By jakerr

I did my PPL in San Diego USA. Did my whole PPL...

I did my PPL in San Diego USA. Did my whole PPL over 25 days from scratch, accomodation included in price and had a great time. About 50-60% of the students there where from the UK. Weather is good...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2006, 19:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,671
Posted By jakerr

Garmin 196 or Lowrance Airmap 1000?

Folks,

currently trying to decide between getting a Garmin 196 or a Lowrance Airmap 1000. Which is better

Current "best" new prices new in UK I've found are:

Gasrmin 196 = £419.99
Lowrance...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2006, 20:48
Replies: 0
Views: 1,007
Posted By jakerr

Feedback on Firefly 750 Headset

At the request of several PPrune members here is my feedback on the Firefly 750 headset I brough a couple of weeks ago.

New price £79.99 - Passive headset with gel earseals

Overall the headset...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2006, 19:47
Replies: 44
Views: 10,513
Posted By jakerr

Personally I stick with 30 deg of flap for most...

Personally I stick with 30 deg of flap for most landings. Handling is fine with this amount on. I never use the full 40 deg. Its a pain to shed it all off if you go round. Unless its a really tight...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2006, 20:52
Replies: 9
Views: 3,248
Posted By jakerr

£79.99 includes postage and packaging as well...

£79.99 includes postage and packaging as well .....:ok:

Hope to use them this weekend providing the weather is good enough :O

JK
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2006, 20:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,765
Posted By jakerr

Get yourself a copy of the "PPL confuser" well...

Get yourself a copy of the "PPL confuser" well worth every penny. Helps to cut down the amount of time you need to spend studying and helps to get you focused in on the important topics you will be...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2006, 12:06
Replies: 9
Views: 3,248
Posted By jakerr

Thanks guy's, I finally went for the firefly...

Thanks guy's,

I finally went for the firefly 750 headset and got them ac ouple of days ago. Very pleased with the product out of the box. At £79.99 can't really grumble. Apprear comfortable to...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2006, 14:16
Replies: 9
Views: 3,248
Posted By jakerr

No-one out there has tried these yet? :uhoh: ...

No-one out there has tried these yet? :uhoh:

They look pretty good on the web site but was hoping some of you might have already taken the plunge.

Any feedback on the Firefly 750 headset...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2006, 22:54
Replies: 9
Views: 3,248
Posted By jakerr

Question FireFly Aviation Headset - FLY750 ?

I currently have a David Clark H10-13.4 headset for my own personal use but was looking to by a second passenger headset. I love the David Clark set but have also been looking at some other cheaper...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2006, 21:34
Replies: 24
Views: 4,627
Posted By jakerr

Nice to see such an intresting debate.:hmm: ...

Nice to see such an intresting debate.:hmm:

I guess every one will have their own views on which is best to go for based on their own experiences. I have considered the PDA option but keep coming...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2006, 11:53
Replies: 24
Views: 4,627
Posted By jakerr

Thanks for the feed back so far. A friend...

Thanks for the feed back so far.

A friend of mine has a "second hand" Garmin 196 which is "might" sell to me for about £270-£280 only about 18 months old and in excellent conditon. He's looking...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2006, 21:10
Replies: 24
Views: 4,627
Posted By jakerr

So how much would I be looking at for a descent...

So how much would I be looking at for a descent set up with an IPAQ given that i would need to by a GPS reciever as well?:cool:

JK
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2006, 20:31
Replies: 32
Views: 4,836
Posted By jakerr

Ended up landing at the end of my flight test in...

Ended up landing at the end of my flight test in the dark. We were late setting off as the examiner was 2 hours late. We finally went up, did all the tests and finished as the sun was going down. By...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2006, 20:27
Replies: 22
Views: 9,013
Posted By jakerr

I've got a David Clark 13.4 headset. Very...

I've got a David Clark 13.4 headset. Very comfortable, love them to bits and be brought in UK for £189 inclding a case do you really need anything more?:ok:

JK
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2006, 20:23
Replies: 38
Views: 5,197
Posted By jakerr

Did my PPL in summer 2005 over a 26 day period...

Did my PPL in summer 2005 over a 26 day period flying two srties a day. Did the ground exams in the UK before I flew out.

Thoroughly enjoyed my self. Went solo after 10 days, 220 mile solo...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2006, 20:11
Replies: 24
Views: 4,627
Posted By jakerr

Which Handheld Aviation GPS

Just wondered what the current views are on the latest GPS systems on offer today.

Garmin 96, 96C, 196 or 296 Or maybe Airmap 600?

Don't want to spend a fortune as only going to be used for...
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