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Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2022, 12:43
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By Blue Albatross

N or G Reg Aircraft in Spain

I'm a UK CAA and US FAA licensed pilot living in Spain. Does anyone know any contacts/schools that have G or N reg aircraft available to rent here in Spain (preferably east cost or Mallorca).
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2011, 10:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,576
Posted By Blue Albatross

Flying in Northern Ireland

I was wondering if you could help me. I am thinking about planning a trip home to Ireland and I begun prelim plans using PocketFMS. I noticed a distinct lack of airfields in the North and I was...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Sep 2011, 20:09
Replies: 1
Views: 2,889
Posted By Blue Albatross

Can I change the engine in my plane

I'm looking for some help/advice.

I am the owner of a Robin ATL, small single engine light aircraft, which is (under)powered by a JPX 4T60 engine (basically a VW aero derivative engine). There is...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2011, 12:05
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By Blue Albatross

Thanks Camlobe, I'll give that a go this...

Thanks Camlobe,

I'll give that a go this weekend. You mentioned "other problems" that ATL's had. Can you let me know what were the other major issues you came across so I can be sure to watch out...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2011, 11:21
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By Blue Albatross

Tracking left when taxying

Hi All,

I'm the proud owner of a little Robin ATL. Lately I've noticed that the plane has a severe tendency to track left all the time, requiring application of a lot of right rudder/brake to keep...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2010, 15:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,455
Posted By Blue Albatross

At least the news report is to the point

Sorry to hear of an accident from back home.

But I am glad to see that the hacks in RTE kept the report clear, concise and without the overblown dramatics we tend to see from reporters working on...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2010, 07:37
Replies: 45
Views: 39,310
Posted By Blue Albatross

Mixing Mogas and Avgas

This might sound like a moronic question, so forgive me in advance.

My plane is certified to fly on both Avgas and Mogas. I am wondering if it is safe or unsafe to mix fuel types in the tanks.
...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2010, 08:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,102
Posted By Blue Albatross

Polder's 177

I've flown Polder's 177 and it's a lovely ride. But Wouter insist's on everyone getting checked out on her before taking the reigns because of the difference in the moveable tailplane at the back,...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2010, 13:04
Replies: 6
Views: 2,800
Posted By Blue Albatross

Just tried your Google Extension....

....and I LOVE IT!! Well done. I've been searching for something like this for ages. Glad to see someone put together a great app which works so well.

THANKS!!
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2010, 12:05
Replies: 17
Views: 5,729
Posted By Blue Albatross

Landing Fees in an Emergency

Folks,

Just wondering what is the standard practice (specifically in Netherlands, but also curious about Europe as a whole) if a pilot has declared either a PAN PAN or a MAYDAY and has to divert...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2010, 14:54
Replies: 8
Views: 998
Posted By Blue Albatross

I know from experience that Netherlands is...

I know from experience that Netherlands is riddled with the stuff, but I was planning a flight to France via Germany and noticed that I didn't see Class A anywhere in Germany and wanted to verify if...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2010, 14:13
Replies: 8
Views: 998
Posted By Blue Albatross

Class A in Germany??

I was reviewing a Eurocontrol document which was dated 2007 and it showed the various classes of airspace used across Europe, along with the typical FL's/Altitudes they are used at.

Here's the...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2010, 12:27
Replies: 41
Views: 17,411
Posted By Blue Albatross

Hi Kero, Not sure if anyone metioned this to...

Hi Kero,

Not sure if anyone metioned this to you already, (I couldn't find it on the other porsts) but please note that unless you plan to fly IFR, you will need a Qualified Russian Speaking...
Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Jan 2010, 12:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,418
Posted By Blue Albatross

Which laser eye surgery is best

Hi Everyone,

I'm thinking of getting laser eye surgery done in a few months and I'm not sure what the reg's are regarding the medical validity after the surgery.

I've also heard that the US DoD...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2009, 14:57
Replies: 20
Views: 2,301
Posted By Blue Albatross

Quick update

Hi All,

Just a quick update. I got a phone call from the Dutch Civil Aviation Authorities who confirmed that they have the same train of thought as their French colleagues...i.e. they don't mind...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2009, 10:48
Replies: 20
Views: 2,301
Posted By Blue Albatross

Helpful DGAC

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to thank you all for your help. Very useful advice and things to consider, especially from IO540.

I rang the French DGAC yesterday and surprisingly got through to some...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2009, 14:00
Replies: 20
Views: 2,301
Posted By Blue Albatross

To further complicate things

Hi IO540,

Just to answer your question, I am actually flying on a UK CAA issued JAR PPL(A) so I guess that probably complicates things even more or not?

It's so damned annoying that to do...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2009, 13:19
Replies: 20
Views: 2,301
Posted By Blue Albatross

Legalities behind selling block-hours

Hi All,

I'm not looking for a full-on legal answer here (just to put you all at ease), rather a devils advocate type advice on the following topic.

I have a French registered aircraft based...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2009, 10:18
Replies: 40
Views: 19,201
Posted By Blue Albatross

WX may have been a factor

WX here was decidedly IFR as I had a VFR flight planned myself yesterday which I had to scrub due to the poor viz and heavy winds. The winds were quite strong yesterday also.

Depending on how much...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2009, 12:53
Replies: 286
Views: 57,832
Posted By Blue Albatross

Benelux data

If you could expand the data to include Benelux then I would be more than happy to beta test it for you.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2009, 13:43
Replies: 4
Views: 2,147
Posted By Blue Albatross

Avoid....go to Florida

Hi Thomas,

I got my PPL there, and can only advise anyone to avoid the place with the proverbial barge pole.

Last I heard from friends who are based on the field, the new AAA still use the same...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2009, 13:35
Replies: 53
Views: 6,642
Posted By Blue Albatross

Found my wife a hobby too

My wife loves to fly with me if it means we're going somewhere nice. Having said that, she gets bored sitting in the plane and usually falls asleep in the back, waking up occasionally to find out how...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2009, 13:34
Replies: 18
Views: 4,902
Posted By Blue Albatross

How do you check alocohol content in Mogas

Hi everyone,

I tried to search for this question in previous posts but was unsuccessful.

Essentially, I fly my Robin on Mogas. It's about €0.20 more expensive at the pump on the airfield than...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2009, 15:00
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By Blue Albatross

Thanks for the info guys

Thanks for the info guys
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2009, 13:42
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By Blue Albatross

Mode S requirements in Spain??

Hi All,

My airplane is Mode C equipped and I know that I can fly VFR in France legally with the Mode C tx. But can anyone let me know what are the rules regarding Mode S in Spain? I tried...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2009, 15:13
Replies: 29
Views: 7,860
Posted By Blue Albatross

So would my "F" registered Robin, which is based...

So would my "F" registered Robin, which is based in Lelystad, be eligible to fly int he Amsterdam FIR with a PLB or handheld ELT because the French allow me to do so since the aicraft is French...
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Apr 2009, 12:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,086
Posted By Blue Albatross

Thanks bencoder

Thanks bencoder
Forum: ATC Issues
2nd Apr 2009, 08:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,086
Posted By Blue Albatross

F-16's over Schiphol

This is probably not the right forum for this question, so feel free to repost elsewhere, but I was wondering if any of my Dutch colleagues knew the reason for 3 F-16's to fly overhead and circle...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2009, 08:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,382
Posted By Blue Albatross

F-16's over Schiphol

This is probably not the right forum for this question, so feel free to repost elsewhere, but I was wondering if any of my Dutch colleague knew the reason for 3 F-16's to fly overhead and circle...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2009, 20:23
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By Blue Albatross

Check out Attitude Aviation in Livermore

A friend and I rented a C172 from these guys a few years ago for 2 solid weeks (after also getting our tail-wheel and aerobatics certificates) and they were fantastic.

Owner is an ex-U2 driver, so...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2009, 19:25
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By Blue Albatross

Moet ik een ELT inplaatsen in de vliegtuig of is...

Moet ik een ELT inplaatsen in de vliegtuig of is een PLB ook geldig?
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2009, 18:21
Replies: 5
Views: 693
Posted By Blue Albatross

Recommend an ELT

Hi Everyone,

I need to replace the ELT in my plane before the Feb 1 deadline. Can anyone recommend a brand/model that is both light, portable and does not need to be affixed to the airframe?
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2008, 15:51
Replies: 0
Views: 382
Posted By Blue Albatross

Looking for a Hanger in Noord Holland region

Hello to all NL based pilots.

I am wondering if anyone can help me find hanger space for my plane?

Anything based in the Amsterdam/Lelystad/Hilversum area would be preferable but I'm open to...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2008, 08:33
Replies: 2
Views: 3,649
Posted By Blue Albatross

Do you think this will be applicable in the UK...

Do you think this will be applicable in the UK only or do you think the rest of Europe will also adopt this? Will be annoying if we have yet another variation from a standardised norm.....seems like...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2008, 06:56
Replies: 10
Views: 855
Posted By Blue Albatross

I was in a similar situation as yourself, and...

I was in a similar situation as yourself, and found there was no problem to do it anytime before the expiry date at all.

They'll just send you out the new Medical Cert and you use that going...
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