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Forum: Rumours & News
9th Apr 2021, 10:21
Replies: 58
Views: 29,071
Posted By mothminor

I always assumed that we were at least a ton...

I always assumed that we were at least a ton heavier than the load sheet suggested., just look at the size of the passengers boarding (and the amount of cabin baggage)
Management will always want...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2021, 18:10
Replies: 14
Views: 2,682
Posted By mothminor

Or just leave the wireless turned off :)

Or just leave the wireless turned off :)
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2020, 18:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,109
Posted By mothminor

I agree, much clearer. Can`t wait to get flying...

I agree, much clearer.
Can`t wait to get flying again to enjoy it :)
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2020, 15:50
Replies: 30
Views: 4,557
Posted By mothminor

Nothing that I have or will do in operating my...

Nothing that I have or will do in operating my aeroplane has or will make any difference to this virus.
I personally am at risk when I go to the local shop, or take in the mail (both done with...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2020, 14:38
Replies: 30
Views: 4,557
Posted By mothminor

You sure know how to make a lot of guys very...

You sure know how to make a lot of guys very angry, I guess you are very good at that and I`m sure you enjoy it.
I flew my vintage aeroplane this morning on a required air test after maintenance....
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2020, 19:06
Replies: 15
Views: 2,092
Posted By mothminor

Unhappy Only drawback of letting the 2 years since the...

Only drawback of letting the 2 years since the last instructor flight lapse, is that I could not then fly to an instructor :(
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2020, 18:48
Replies: 15
Views: 2,092
Posted By mothminor

Smile Thanks BEagle. So I can easily go 3 years...

Thanks BEagle.
So I can easily go 3 years between instructor flights :)
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2020, 17:25
Replies: 15
Views: 2,092
Posted By mothminor

[/list] Which I interpret as: If you have not...

[/list]
Which I interpret as:
If you have not flown enough - complete required hours under supervision of an instructor
If you have not done the hour with an instructor - fly with an examiner.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2020, 14:37
Replies: 15
Views: 2,092
Posted By mothminor

I`m due an instructor hour in June (LAPL). ...

I`m due an instructor hour in June (LAPL).
Normally I would use my own aeroplane and fly to a convenient airfield for the instructor.
Unless the CAA give an extension, I will have to do a skills...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Nov 2019, 18:16
Replies: 21
Views: 9,234
Posted By mothminor

I don`t think so. I do remember in about 1971...

I don`t think so.
I do remember in about 1971 there was a mod done to strengthen the firewall as a result of an engine coming loose in a 130hp condor used for glider towing.
Very sad loss of an...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2019, 13:08
Replies: 26
Views: 5,721
Posted By mothminor

Smile I fly in and out of Norwich zone without a...

I fly in and out of Norwich zone without a transponder and sometimes even without a wireless ;)
Not flown an RF4 but the RF5 is lovely, do you now have to get one of those retract rating thingy`s?...
Forum: Medical & Health
7th Oct 2019, 20:38
Replies: 7
CPR
Views: 1,726
Posted By mothminor

Thanks Radgirl, I`ll remember that

Thanks Radgirl, I`ll remember that
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2019, 14:43
Replies: 12
Views: 3,890
Posted By mothminor

Smile or, to put it another way. I recorded the...

or, to put it another way.
I recorded the correct engine time but was incorrect in adding taxy time to the airframe log.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2019, 15:58
Replies: 12
Views: 3,890
Posted By mothminor

Red face 81 Hale Marys said. 3 per year of my sins

81 Hale Marys said.
3 per year of my sins
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2019, 09:03
Replies: 12
Views: 3,890
Posted By mothminor

Airframe and Engine Log book times

Hi Guys,

I have been brought up to log brakes off/brakes on for airframe logbook and subtract 10 mins per flight for eng logbook (or chocks if you are old school like me).
Taxying over an average...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2019, 19:01
Replies: 30
Views: 8,658
Posted By mothminor

If you operate a control and the aeroplane does...

If you operate a control and the aeroplane does not do what you want (or expect) it to, best return the control to it`s original position :)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2019, 15:30
Replies: 3
Views: 2,423
Posted By mothminor

Biggin Hill Don`t you mean London Biggin...

Biggin Hill

Don`t you mean London Biggin Hill :*
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2019, 11:58
Replies: 55
Views: 34,648
Posted By mothminor

Thumbs up I don`t think such things are taught these days. ...

I don`t think such things are taught these days.
I have to admit though, flying close to controlled airspace in poor visibility is hard work and I`m becoming tempted to take the easy way out.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2019, 11:20
Replies: 53
Views: 14,746
Posted By mothminor

If operated under an AOC, the pilot (CPL or ATPL)...

If operated under an AOC, the pilot (CPL or ATPL) would have been trained and tested on type, be that a 747 or a PA28
Forum: Medical & Health
20th Sep 2018, 10:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,555
Posted By mothminor

Hi Beamer, I retired from (I think) the same...

Hi Beamer,
I retired from (I think) the same airline 3 years ago.
Are you still flying on the ppl privileges of your atpl?
I continue to fly little aeroplanes and when my atpl run out I looked at...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Mar 2018, 11:53
Replies: 4
Views: 8,608
Posted By mothminor

Before pushback, can be the most stressful part...

Before pushback, can be the most stressful part of the day
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2018, 16:37
Replies: 46
Views: 8,689
Posted By mothminor

Since when is it a requirement to carry a radio...

Since when is it a requirement to carry a radio at all?
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
18th Nov 2017, 14:56
Replies: 49
Views: 21,302
Posted By mothminor

The aircraft has a safety system which operates...

The aircraft has a safety system which operates automatically in circumstances of the aircraft breaking free of its mast, and is designed to rip open the hull and deflate the aircraft. This is a...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Nov 2017, 09:03
Replies: 10
Views: 2,706
Posted By mothminor

For 30 years of professional flying I wore...

For 30 years of professional flying I wore contacts for distance correction.
In later life as I began to need reading glasses, I wore those on top of the contacts.
I have a pair of Bi-focal glasses...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Nov 2017, 18:15
Replies: 76
Views: 20,069
Posted By mothminor

And that would only be once you had total...

And that would only be once you had total electrical failure


My own little aeroplane has no electrics, good job I have a 1/4 mill map. :)
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2017, 10:58
Replies: 39
Views: 17,729
Posted By mothminor

Sadly I never flew one but in my youth I seem to...

Sadly I never flew one but in my youth I seem to remember watching an Islander perform a single engine take off, not something many twins can do.


J.J.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2017, 16:22
Replies: 10
Views: 3,201
Posted By mothminor

Paul Sharman is the man at Vintech now.

Paul Sharman is the man at Vintech now.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2017, 09:08
Replies: 10
Views: 3,201
Posted By mothminor

Was a top overhaul done, could extend the life? ...

Was a top overhaul done, could extend the life?
Re-build cost £30-£35K
Ditto, talk to vintech.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2017, 09:33
Replies: 38
Views: 11,041
Posted By mothminor

nine weeks to swap my atpl for a lapl

nine weeks to swap my atpl for a lapl
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2017, 08:16
Replies: 38
Views: 11,114
Posted By mothminor

Boll""s A looked after wooden airframe will...

Boll""s
A looked after wooden airframe will long outlast an often corroded Aluminium one and doesn`t suffer from fatigue cycles.
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2017, 19:09
Replies: 38
Views: 11,114
Posted By mothminor

Alex. Good to hear someone interested in a...

Alex.
Good to hear someone interested in a delightful vintage ultralight.
I was a member of a group operating one at Fenland.
Barbara (mentioned above) was also in the group at that time and flew...
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2017, 11:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,642
Posted By mothminor

I seem to remember overhearing a conversation...

I seem to remember overhearing a conversation between 2 aeroplane owners at a well known grass airfield north of luton.
They apparently had been told that if they "damaged" the airfield by operating...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2017, 08:08
Replies: 35
Views: 5,937
Posted By mothminor

Guess it depends on whether you are creating a...

Guess it depends on whether you are creating a replica or restoring an original.
Can be a pain though hiding a wireless :)
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Apr 2017, 14:31
Replies: 18
Views: 7,482
Posted By mothminor

If that was his first (in control) flight, I...

If that was his first (in control) flight, I think he did rather well.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2017, 08:04
Replies: 242
Views: 71,875
Posted By mothminor

Uberair anyone?

Uberair anyone?
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