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Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2013, 11:15
Replies: 25
Views: 5,562
Posted By ChrisA87

£30 per month, £80 per tacho hour, C152...

£30 per month, £80 per tacho hour, C152 non-equity.

Only downside is the landing fees!
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2013, 16:38
Replies: 25
Views: 4,087
Posted By ChrisA87

I've always asked for a transit through the Class...

I've always asked for a transit through the Class D to the Northeast at around 2500ft-3000ft - never been denied.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
24th Jun 2013, 12:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By ChrisA87

It's "just" a Google Ad. ...

It's "just" a Google Ad.

https://support.google.com/adxbuyer/answer/181490?hl=en
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2013, 12:58
Replies: 10
Views: 1,427
Posted By ChrisA87

It was a complete suprise for me; I was doing my...

It was a complete suprise for me; I was doing my checks thinking he was strapping in behind me. The rear canopy closed and he was standing infront.

First thing that hit me was the silence - as in...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2013, 07:24
Replies: 53
Views: 8,709
Posted By ChrisA87

Is there enough interest for a mini-PPRuNe fly-in...

Is there enough interest for a mini-PPRuNe fly-in to Coventry one weekend? :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2013, 12:08
Replies: 53
Views: 8,709
Posted By ChrisA87

Don't know why I've missed Coventry so far. Maybe...

Don't know why I've missed Coventry so far. Maybe due to it's proximity to BHX as MJ says.

Will definitely plan on visiting soon, probably as a fuel/lunch/leak while heading North on the epic...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2013, 10:08
Replies: 36
Views: 6,588
Posted By ChrisA87

Saturday was indeed awesome. Did Shoreham ->...

Saturday was indeed awesome. Did Shoreham -> Oxford (free landing!) -> Stapleford -> Shoreham

Busy skies everywhere, Farnborough sounded a bit overloaded!
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
23rd May 2013, 14:42
Replies: 13
Views: 6,139
Posted By ChrisA87

I suspect the hand/eye test is designed that way...

I suspect the hand/eye test is designed that way intentonally to see if you can adapt.

After reading the instructions I also was worried about the reverse behaviour of the ball but just had to...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2013, 11:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By ChrisA87

Might get more reponses over at Glider Pilot...

Might get more reponses over at Glider Pilot Network > uk.rec.aviation.soaring (http://uras.gliderpilot.net/)
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2013, 10:51
Replies: 32
Views: 5,586
Posted By ChrisA87

I'm by no means experienced but have done several...

I'm by no means experienced but have done several Solent CTA transits and found them to be very helpful

I'd give them a call nice and early, they'll probably give you a ATSOCAS and tell you to...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2013, 07:43
Replies: 22
Views: 8,205
Posted By ChrisA87

Morning, I'm also hoping to make my first...

Morning,

I'm also hoping to make my first transit of the Stansted CTR soon so interested to see some of the replies to this.

Have you seen the Control Zone and Control Area Chart - Entry/Exit...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2013, 14:24
Replies: 42
Views: 6,627
Posted By ChrisA87

At least your logger worked. <Not speaking...

At least your logger worked.

<Not speaking as someone who achieved Silver Height yesterday but failed to check the logger was working before launching, not me...nope...>
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2013, 08:10
Replies: 8
Views: 4,261
Posted By ChrisA87

I used to fly paragliders before moving to fixed...

I used to fly paragliders before moving to fixed wing gliders and have a few friends who fly paramotors. They all recommend learning to paraglide first before adding an engine.

It's definately...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Feb 2013, 13:55
Replies: 5
Views: 5,216
Posted By ChrisA87

Off to visit them on Saturday so will let you...

Off to visit them on Saturday so will let you know!
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2013, 11:14
Replies: 35
Views: 5,871
Posted By ChrisA87

I know of an incident where a pilot bailed at...

I know of an incident where a pilot bailed at 800ft and survived without injury, but I'm told most are rated at 400-500ft minimum opening height.

Since Mary has started the club-plugging, I'll...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2013, 07:53
Replies: 30
Views: 19,286
Posted By ChrisA87

Thanks A and C for intercepting and answering my...

Thanks A and C for intercepting and answering my question before even posting it! :)

I've been hours building on my own for a couple of months and while I've done the obligatory photo flights over...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
7th Feb 2013, 10:11
Replies: 11
Views: 6,329
Posted By ChrisA87

Not aviation but I landed an IT job and didn't...

Not aviation but I landed an IT job and didn't meet the minimum qualifications.

Explained in the covering letter why I thought I'd suit the job. Had a phone call the next day with an interview...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Feb 2013, 07:47
Replies: 20
Views: 11,447
Posted By ChrisA87

Interested to hear opinions of this place from...

Interested to hear opinions of this place from anyone who's been there?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2013, 08:27
Replies: 27
Views: 5,048
Posted By ChrisA87

Unintentional XC

Rockwell Commander 112a at an airfield in the Southeast. Attempted landing last week with a crosswind component of 14kts (apparently the handbook limit is 12kts). Veered off the runway where the nose...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2013, 08:06
Replies: 8
Views: 2,247
Posted By ChrisA87

Did you come from a gliding background? Last...

Did you come from a gliding background?

Last year I completed my NPPL(SLMG) and have since added the (SSEA) rating which is only a matter of differences training and gives you access to a much...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2013, 14:37
Replies: 34
Views: 22,142
Posted By ChrisA87

If there are lots of other hi-viz then wearers...

If there are lots of other hi-viz then wearers then you could give brightly coloured baseball caps/similar to the ones you want to stand out?
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2013, 09:22
Replies: 41
Views: 34,582
Posted By ChrisA87

Joined a non-equity group for £80 per tacho hour...

Joined a non-equity group for £80 per tacho hour and £30 per month in a C152.

CG: I am off to Belize!!
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2013, 07:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,246
Posted By ChrisA87

Does it come with the Mustang? :8 ...

Does it come with the Mustang? :8



There isn't one.

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Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2013, 14:08
Replies: 32
Views: 3,861
Posted By ChrisA87

I learned in a T61 without an AI/horizon, no...

I learned in a T61 without an AI/horizon, no turn/slip, a barely functioning VSI and an altimeter that would jump by 200ft if you tapped the panel :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2013, 12:48
Replies: 51
Views: 6,823
Posted By ChrisA87

In the early eighties I was merely a sparkle in...

In the early eighties I was merely a sparkle in my Dad's eyes!
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2013, 08:31
Replies: 51
Views: 6,823
Posted By ChrisA87

I've seen the same thing happen to a K21 2-up but...

I've seen the same thing happen to a K21 2-up but at low-level but they had time to release and land ahead. BP - I imagine the force exerted on an open rear canopy during a winch launch would be...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2013, 18:07
Replies: 63
Views: 15,017
Posted By ChrisA87

You've misinterpreted it :) They were talking...

You've misinterpreted it :)
They were talking about side slipping during a PFL to lose height.

I echo what BackPacker said about not enough EFATO training in the PPL syllabus, at least when...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2013, 11:14
Replies: 63
Views: 15,017
Posted By ChrisA87

In gliding the very last item on your pre-flight...

In gliding the very last item on your pre-flight check list is "Eventualities" which covers the cable braking. As has been said you immediately lower the nose, regain flying airspeed, then land ahead...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2013, 09:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By ChrisA87

Thanks for some great suggestions! Am...

Thanks for some great suggestions!

Am currently looking at Shoreham -> Compton Abbas then on to either Gloucestershire, Bodmin or Shobdon before returning the following day.

Will definitely...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2013, 16:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By ChrisA87

Thanks Blink, sorry I neglected to mention it's a...

Thanks Blink, sorry I neglected to mention it's a C152.

I'm only ~15hrs P1, mostly on a grass strip but becoming increasingly confident on hard.

Am looking into those options now!
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2013, 16:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By ChrisA87

First night stop - airfield ideas?

I'm a relatively inexperienced NPPL but am becoming fairly familiar with the South Coast and I'm starting to look at places further afield to visit with intention of staying overnight. (Once we get...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2013, 14:13
Replies: 15
Views: 2,325
Posted By ChrisA87

PFT is the bigger flying school at Hinton. Clive...

PFT is the bigger flying school at Hinton. Clive runs the Motorglider Club.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2013, 13:43
Replies: 15
Views: 2,325
Posted By ChrisA87

Highly recommend Clive Stainer at Hinton. He's a...

Highly recommend Clive Stainer at Hinton. He's a completely separate organisation to Pilot Flight Training as linked above. Can PM you a number if required.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2013, 14:30
Replies: 1,126
Views: 638,030
Posted By ChrisA87

Same as above but a C152 at Shoreham. Also...

Same as above but a C152 at Shoreham.

Also use Headcorn's club aircraft
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2013, 12:23
Replies: 11
Views: 1,970
Posted By ChrisA87

Couldn't see Headcorn on that list... ...

Couldn't see Headcorn on that list...

Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent - EGKH (http://www.headcornaerodrome.co.uk/)
Webcam is the bottom-left
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