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Search: Posts Made By: znww5
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Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2017, 23:48
Replies: 56
Views: 17,621
Posted By znww5

Looking at the link, it would appear that (at...

Looking at the link, it would appear that (at least at this stage of development) the system will do nothing other than detect other 'OpenFLARM' systems. It won't detect ADSB, FLARM, PilotAware or...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2016, 22:27
Replies: 40
Views: 18,738
Posted By znww5

I think you'll find the limitiation with the very...

I think you'll find the limitiation with the very light end of GA is that of payload. For example a C42 can only lift a total of 180kg. It's fine if you want to fly solo, but put two 90kg people on...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Jun 2016, 23:08
Replies: 32
Views: 15,993
Posted By znww5

Hasn't been at Enstone for some time, was based...

Hasn't been at Enstone for some time, was based at Coventry.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jun 2016, 18:35
Replies: 16
Views: 3,264
Posted By znww5

In Luton - £150 for a Class 2 with an ECG a...

In Luton - £150 for a Class 2 with an ECG a couple of weeks ago. I've used the same AME for 10 years now and I would be very reluctant to change.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2015, 18:05
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

As far as I am aware, apart from a Warrior II,...

As far as I am aware, apart from a Warrior II, those Tomahawks are the last of the Hinton PFT / Saxby Aero Leasing aircraft. There was the (damaged) Venture and a further glider, but I don't recall...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2015, 08:59
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

I did notice that a couple of the ex HPFT...

I did notice that a couple of the ex HPFT Tomahawks, which had their CoA suspended by the CAA, are now on the market at Flying Fox Aviation. Are these the same aircraft as you spotted?

In regard...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2015, 15:35
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

Although quiet for some time, it would appear...

Although quiet for some time, it would appear that the ex-proprietor of Hinton Pilot Flight Training is now a resident of the Philippines.

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September 23rd 2014:
Santa Fe Mayor...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2014, 11:32
Replies: 13
Views: 2,274
Posted By znww5

Just a footnote to Dusty_B's comment. In the past...

Just a footnote to Dusty_B's comment. In the past some examiners didn't include a nav component and some did; recently EASA has mandated that the test should always include a nav component. It is...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2014, 20:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,470
Posted By znww5

As Gertrude said: 1. re-training as...

As Gertrude said:

1. re-training as required
2. School recommends you for a Licence Skills Test (LST)
3. Undertake an LST with an examiner
4. Get Level 6 English signed of by an instructor...
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Jul 2014, 19:20
Replies: 6
Views: 1,922
Posted By znww5

I bet nobody will own up to flying that sortie !

I bet nobody will own up to flying that sortie !
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2014, 18:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,240
Posted By znww5

For Class 1, correction mustn't be outside the...

For Class 1, correction mustn't be outside the limits of +5 to -6 at initial examination and the difference between the eyes must not be more than 2 dioptres.

Suggest you cover one eye and search...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2014, 11:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,917
Posted By znww5

As I understand it, all licences have to be...

As I understand it, all licences have to be converted to EASA versions by April 2015 unless you only fly Annex II aircraft.

Assuming you aren't an Annex II only pilot, the remaining 2 years on...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2014, 18:17
Replies: 178
Views: 40,930
Posted By znww5

Almost a two part report in some ways; the...

Almost a two part report in some ways; the analysis of the accident itself and then the consequential findings regarding inappropriate fuel use, unqualified maintenance and record keeping at Hinton...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2014, 08:59
Replies: 14
Views: 1,753
Posted By znww5

What Heston & Whopity said. I think some of the...

What Heston & Whopity said. I think some of the confusion is because historically the possession of a FRTOL used to allow people to operate an airfield A/G station - and in fact many were...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2014, 11:35
Replies: 58
Views: 7,287
Posted By znww5

What was the question again !

The only time I have ever come across the suggestion that there is a 'sell-by' date after which you constitute a liability as a student/pilot, was in a book by Derek Piggott. I thought it was...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2014, 18:50
Replies: 54
Views: 32,429
Posted By znww5

PH - PM sent!

PH - PM sent!
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2014, 16:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,615
Posted By znww5

Aeros to open at Cranfield

Aeros will be opening a new base at Cranfield (EGTC) on the 1st Feb, bringing their total number of operating bases to six.
The intention is to offer both PPL and commercial training and ends...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2013, 21:09
Replies: 15
Views: 1,793
Posted By znww5

It is also worth bearing in mind that after April...

It is also worth bearing in mind that after April 2015 (if I remember the date correctly), the NPPL will only be valid for Annex II aircraft. NPPL holders wishing to fly EASA aircraft after that date...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2013, 13:55
Replies: 611
Views: 143,883
Posted By znww5

But presumably, as PK lives in Edinburgh, he...

But presumably, as PK lives in Edinburgh, he would be entitled to claim back the cost of a return flight or train ticket and maybe an overnight stay as 'reasonable expenses' which could be added to...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2013, 11:33
Replies: 54
Views: 32,429
Posted By znww5

@ vjmehra OSF at Enstone has been...

@ vjmehra

OSF at Enstone has been recommended on here by Zonkor, so you already know that there is a club which can do the training. Their web address is Oxfordshire Sportflying Club - Operators...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2013, 21:01
Replies: 54
Views: 32,429
Posted By znww5

172510 - I have PM'ed you.

172510 - I have PM'ed you.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2013, 13:01
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

Flight Training News article - part deux

Following a discussion with the Editor of Flight Training News, here is a copy of the article in question, published with permission.

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Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2013, 09:42
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

Flight Training News article

Thanks to a local flying school, I have also now seen the full page Flight Training News article. For anybody who has been following this and related threads, there is little new to be gleaned,...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2013, 22:04
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

Well FTN could always be asked for permission to...

Well FTN could always be asked for permission to reproduce the article, most editors of specialist titles would welcome the extra exposure - I know I did when I was in that game.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2013, 19:48
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

Shirley, somebody must have a copy somewhere!

Shirley, somebody must have a copy somewhere!
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2013, 11:44
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

Once we were 12, now we are 7, 6, 5?

The fleet operated by the now defunct Hinton Pilot Flight Training Ltd seems to be dwindling apace. PA28 G-DENE is showing as being sold on the Flying Fox Aviation web site, although Tomahawk BGGM is...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2013, 20:04
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

You could try asking 'boyztoyz' on the other...

You could try asking 'boyztoyz' on the other forum, his knowledge of the inner machinations of HPFT seem to be positively encyclopaedic.

Who knows, he may even have a presence on here. If we are...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2013, 15:43
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

Cranfield PFT appeared to wind down when a PA38...

Cranfield PFT appeared to wind down when a PA38 operated by the company crashed in early June and an instructor and student were seriously injured. I'm a regular visitor and I haven't seen any of...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2013, 09:51
Replies: 7
Views: 1,647
Posted By znww5

CS - you're absolutely right - how a printer can...

CS - you're absolutely right - how a printer can miss such appalling registration problems is beyond me. You normally have inking and registration markings outside the print field. These are a series...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2013, 15:22
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

The locals tell me that there has been nothing...

The locals tell me that there has been nothing operating out of Cranfield PFT for weeks now.

At the time of writing, Companies House shows the status of Hinton Pilot Flight Training (with bases at...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2013, 17:37
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

Certainly out, but not seen on Alderney so far...

Certainly out, but not seen on Alderney so far this week.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2013, 18:08
Replies: 47
Views: 21,522
Posted By znww5

If that PA38 is G-BKAS, G-INFO shows a change of...

If that PA38 is G-BKAS, G-INFO shows a change of ownership is imminent so it quite possibly no longer belongs to Cranfield PFT.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2013, 19:49
Replies: 178
Views: 40,930
Posted By znww5

Well of course there's enormous pressure and...

Well of course there's enormous pressure and being human, every single one of us can make a mistake. Personally, I am delighted that your pal and his student survived - we can all learn from such...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2013, 19:30
Replies: 178
Views: 40,930
Posted By znww5

I'm sorry, but the argument 'the engine failed...

I'm sorry, but the argument 'the engine failed therefore we had a crash' makes no sense at all. If that was true we wouldn't bother teaching EFATO techniques, but simply suggest a pilot picks a...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2013, 16:53
Replies: 178
Views: 40,930
Posted By znww5

"Doesn't strike me that throwing acusations at...

"Doesn't strike me that throwing acusations at the other nearby schools helps anybody much."

Well said - especially when 30 seconds spent looking on G-INFO establishes that neither the Cessna nor...
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