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2nd May 2016, 21:26
Replies: 49
Views: 33,126
Posted By BHenderson

Speculating, but that could be the aircraft...

Speculating, but that could be the aircraft performing an escort into Newcastle, EGNT. They're still floating about as I type.

Someone with armchair mode S might have a better picture.
9th Jan 2016, 21:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,691
Posted By BHenderson

Reid-Hillview is a good little airport, though...

Reid-Hillview is a good little airport, though can get very busy at peak times. I flew with Aerodynamic Aviation in the Autumn with no complaints. Their definition of a high altitude airport (1400ft...
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Nov 2015, 14:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
Posted By BHenderson

I can travel to most locations within the UK -...

I can travel to most locations within the UK - Aberdeen was on my list of likely destinations.

I was hoping to gather small groups of people for more interactive sessions, so if you have friends...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Nov 2015, 08:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,871
Posted By BHenderson

Pilot feedback wanted for cockpit design

Hello Everyone,

I am looking for experienced rotary pilots to help develop a demonstrator for a next generation cockpit. The demonstrator will be aimed at addressing the 5 most common causes of...
Replies: 300
Views: 302,899
Posted By BHenderson

Bakersfield airport is quiet, but doesn't suffer...

Bakersfield airport is quiet, but doesn't suffer from thick Summer sea fog. Depends if you're planning to stay in Bakersfield or go touring.

I did my CPL/IR(H) there in 2008.
27th Feb 2013, 17:10
Replies: 24
Views: 6,682
Posted By BHenderson

skridlov, i.e. not a concious...

skridlov,





i.e. not a concious decision

If you re-read I have been quite specific with my wording. However, it does not remove the fact that if someone jumps out the balloon, the...
26th Feb 2013, 23:35
Replies: 24
Views: 6,682
Posted By BHenderson

A pilot jumping out knowing in the back of their...

A pilot jumping out knowing in the back of their mind that the balloon would climb with an uncontained fire could be argued to be gross negligence or manslaughter.

Did this balloon have a rapid...
26th Feb 2013, 22:27
Replies: 24
Views: 6,682
Posted By BHenderson

BBC reporting that some passengers jumped out...

BBC reporting that some passengers jumped out when the fire first broke out at ~3m off the ground.

The passenger brief along with telling them not to touch flying wires or gas lines, should...
Replies: 10
Views: 2,386
Posted By BHenderson

I would agree with b2n2. Most places will not...

I would agree with b2n2. Most places will not entertain your request unless you hold an FAA IR because of your level of experience. I suspect most of your XC time will probably not count in the USA...
20th Aug 2011, 22:44
Replies: 15
Views: 3,029
Posted By BHenderson

As others have alluded to, you will require a...

As others have alluded to, you will require a checkout flight for Big Bear or Catalina. Most rental agreements I came across preclude operations on anything but tarmac. They can also mandate that you...
13th Aug 2011, 21:55
Replies: 262
Views: 38,590
Posted By BHenderson

DfT Correspondence

It would seem that representatives of the GA community are failing to communicate with the rest of us.
13th May 2011, 12:46
Replies: 262
Views: 38,590
Posted By BHenderson

bose-x, I struggle to see what wriggle room...

bose-x,

I struggle to see what wriggle room you have found in the wording:

"Flight is prohibited...except by...squawk[ing] a discrete transponder code."

Would you care to enlighten the rest...
7th Apr 2011, 12:57
Replies: 262
Views: 38,590
Posted By BHenderson

Olympic Restrictions - Response from the DfT

Aviation: Restricted Airspace: 6 Apr 2011: Written answers and statements (TheyWorkForYou.com) (http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2011-04-06a.378.0&s=Aviation%2C+%22General%2BAviation%22)
1st Jan 2011, 16:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By BHenderson

Bristol Aero Club

Bristol Aero Club
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Aug 2010, 20:36
Replies: 31
Views: 13,850
Posted By BHenderson

Would the collective not be a tad heavy? You...

Would the collective not be a tad heavy? You don't need a checklist to realise that.
11th Aug 2010, 21:38
Replies: 29
Views: 4,167
Posted By BHenderson

Tried the same today (EGNT-EGBW). Even though it...

Tried the same today (EGNT-EGBW). Even though it was addressed to all the relevant agencies (Leeds, Sheffield, East Mids, Birmingham), airspace concessions were traffic dependent. It's probably...
Replies: 6
Views: 1,736
Posted By BHenderson

Thumbs up for Angel City Flyers.

Thumbs up for Angel City Flyers.
31st May 2010, 16:57
Replies: 21
Views: 13,724
Posted By BHenderson

Whilst flying the Mach Loop during the week would...

Whilst flying the Mach Loop during the week would seem quite unwise, I don't see the same issues with doing so at the weekend if/when it is inactive. I get the real sense sometimes that a number of...
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By BHenderson

I wonder how much the fuel surcharge is? From the...

I wonder how much the fuel surcharge is? From the website; the instructors seem to be making $20 per hour, so I don't expect them to be very happy. The 737 type rating will be useless without...
Replies: 72
Views: 8,257
Posted By BHenderson

If you're not any good at maths or physics, then...

If you're not any good at maths or physics, then trying to do an engineering degree would not be wise. Don't let yourself be defined by aviation. It should only form part of your life and not be your...
21st May 2010, 10:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,856
Posted By BHenderson

Try right clicking on the shortcut -> properties...

Try right clicking on the shortcut -> properties ->compatability -> run as win xp (or similar)
Replies: 12
Views: 1,551
Posted By BHenderson

Newcastle (Northumbria) would do it for you. 24hr...

Newcastle (Northumbria) would do it for you. 24hr ATC.

Expect to pay any instructor a premium rate to do it at this time of year though.
Replies: 8
Views: 4,553
Posted By BHenderson

No de-icing.

No de-icing.
Replies: 72
Views: 8,257
Posted By BHenderson

None of my comments are aimed at you lander66,...

None of my comments are aimed at you lander66, they are just musings for everyone to think about.

My question is: Can you get a meaningful, well-paid job, where you gain the skills that the GAPAN...
Replies: 72
Views: 8,257
Posted By BHenderson

I don't think this is unique to graduates. Anyone...

I don't think this is unique to graduates. Anyone with little experience will struggle to find a well paid job to start - especially in a recession.

GAPAN did a survey a few years ago and rated...
Replies: 72
Views: 8,257
Posted By BHenderson

Degree in the UK will leave you with ~£7k per...

Degree in the UK will leave you with ~£7k per year of government debt (split evenly between tuition and maintenance loans). Probably the reason it is not talked about, is because it is the cheapest...
14th May 2010, 18:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By BHenderson

Pushing forward to follow the terrain over a bump...

Pushing forward to follow the terrain over a bump will greatly increase your ground run. As said, a fully held-off landing, with low nose wheel loading is the best.
Replies: 19
Views: 4,482
Posted By BHenderson

C150/152 at Eshott, Northumberland for £75ph. No...

C150/152 at Eshott, Northumberland for £75ph. No landing fees. Block discounts and dry rate available.

Aircraft ownership is not as brilliant as it first sounds. You are liable for any maintenance...
Replies: 16
Views: 17,788
Posted By BHenderson

BA charge £50 to change a flight. Still cheaper...

BA charge £50 to change a flight. Still cheaper than two single tickets.
11th Mar 2010, 17:22
Replies: 12
Views: 2,657
Posted By BHenderson

Hi Mike, I'm quite well, thank you, and I'm...

Hi Mike,

I'm quite well, thank you, and I'm glad you have taken the time to correct some of my errors. I do not follow the Fly Corona blog, but I do try to include some factual content in my...
6th Mar 2010, 15:27
Replies: 43
Views: 7,989
Posted By BHenderson

Did anyone actually proof read that document...

Did anyone actually proof read that document before they sent it? It is full of spelling errors and has few references! How can Tayside Aviation be neutral?!

That said, I hope the residents are...
23rd Feb 2010, 17:53
Replies: 9
Views: 1,880
Posted By BHenderson

I think the reporter meant to say: 'I bled off...

I think the reporter meant to say: 'I bled off speed in ground effect whilst traffic reacted to the presence of the aircraft, before then landing on the road.'

I think 'hovered' is easier for the...
12th Feb 2010, 14:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Posted By BHenderson

(5) A glider is not flying for the purpose of...

(5) A glider is not flying for the purpose of public transport [AOC] for the purposes of Part 3 and Part 4 by virtue of paragraph (1) if the valuable consideration given or promised for the primary...
10th Feb 2010, 22:42
Replies: 56
Views: 10,475
Posted By BHenderson

Completely illegal. 1. You're advertising...

Completely illegal.

1. You're advertising your flight.
2. You are not paying your fair share of the costs.
3. If the aircraft operator found out you wouldn't be using them again.

Read...
7th Feb 2010, 19:22
Replies: 14
Views: 2,053
Posted By BHenderson

EG18 on the Skymap.

EG18 on the Skymap.
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