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Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2010, 22:30
Replies: 34
Views: 6,296
Posted By machel

Earls Colne Fenland Fishburn Headcorn ...

Earls Colne
Fenland
Fishburn
Headcorn

really friendly people, and very welcoming:ok::)
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2009, 22:33
Replies: 26
Views: 4,934
Posted By machel

Thumbs up :ok::ok: Well done to everyone! That's a...

:ok::ok:

Well done to everyone! That's a fantastic achievement and must have made a lot of youngsters very happy.:)
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2009, 23:10
Replies: 26
Views: 4,934
Posted By machel

LAA fly-in

Hi, Rod,



The airshow was on the whole day on Saturday, which was why no-one was allowed to fly in during those times. Lots of people arrived on the Saturday morning up until 10 am. I...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2009, 22:46
Replies: 26
Views: 4,934
Posted By machel

Thumbs up Well done

:ok: Well done to everyone involved in Perth Airshow. Despite the weather, I don't think any of the displays were cancelled. I particularly enjoyed the two Chipmunks - a very graceful display and the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2008, 15:05
Replies: 54
Views: 4,393
Posted By machel

No singing for me either. Just "Wow, I can't...

No singing for me either. Just "Wow, I can't believe this climb rate" quickly followed by "Yikes! It's all down to me now" and then lots of talking to myself telling myself that of course I could do...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2008, 09:43
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By machel

Well put, Backpacker. Although if I've been...

Well put, Backpacker. Although if I've been asked to report a certain point and it takes me some time to get there, I usually prefix with the callsign for the appropriate ATC, etc., again.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2008, 16:52
Replies: 23
Views: 2,336
Posted By machel

Well done!

Like everyone else has said, Well done, Brgsstm! :ok: It's a great achievement and yes, like one of the other posters said, it took me straight back to my first solo. Two years on, I still get such a...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2008, 23:14
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By machel

Thumbs up Visit to Scottish Information

I visited the guys at Scottish Information last weekend and would highly recommend it to everyone!

They're really friendly, very enthusiastic and eager to explain what they do and tell all about...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2008, 22:47
Replies: 11
Views: 5,002
Posted By machel

I'm so very, very sad to hear about Darrin. I...

I'm so very, very sad to hear about Darrin. I met him at OBA too. He was a lovely guy. So generous in spirit, and so full of fun. It makes one realise just how easily it can happen to anyone. ...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2008, 20:37
Replies: 48
Views: 8,225
Posted By machel

For what it's worth, I learned at OBA and, just...

For what it's worth, I learned at OBA and, just after I went solo, I got the chance to test flight the Liberty XL2 with the guy who came to demo it. I'm only 5'2" and the rudder pedals wouldn't come...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2008, 21:47
Replies: 21
Views: 2,756
Posted By machel

Weather in Scotland & accommodation

Greg2041, you'd be surprised at the weather in Inverness. It gets the "east coast" weather and is generally quite dry and not too windy.

I live down the Great Glen and the weather at Inverness...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2008, 20:10
Replies: 28
Views: 4,626
Posted By machel

Thanks!

Thanks, Maoraigh1 for this. Helps to allay some fears!:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2008, 20:06
Replies: 33
Views: 3,635
Posted By machel

I would also say don't rush into buying stuff...

I would also say don't rush into buying stuff until you see what you need as you go along.

I bought a kneeboard while doing my PPL-A in Florida, and discovered that, because I have to sit on...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2008, 15:09
Replies: 68
Views: 11,273
Posted By machel

Hopefully that is the case. However, I...

Hopefully that is the case.

However, I have had experience of the press picking up on speculation and rendering it fact. And that is very hurtful to those closest to the individual(s) involved...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2008, 13:07
Replies: 68
Views: 11,273
Posted By machel

Speculation

The problem with speculation is when it is in danger of becoming fact. Speculation is good as long as that is all it is... and it is made clear that that is all it is.

Speculation can be good...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2007, 16:19
Replies: 68
Views: 11,273
Posted By machel

Agree

Fisbangwollop & FLH - I whole-heartedly agree. I was around when that light aircraft that departed Oban at Easter crashed. I saw it leave, and was 'phoned by a reporter afterwards for "speculation"....
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2007, 16:01
Replies: 173
Views: 16,663
Posted By machel

Angel I've just found this thread. It makes interesting...

I've just found this thread. It makes interesting reading. I've had my PPL-A for two years now and have just done my SEP revalidation.

I can't imagine a time when I'll ever want to give up...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2007, 21:38
Replies: 68
Views: 11,273
Posted By machel

I've just seen your reply. I'm glad she is...

I've just seen your reply. I'm glad she is supportive of you. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2007, 21:36
Replies: 68
Views: 11,273
Posted By machel

CF, this accident is a terrible tragedy, but...

CF, this accident is a terrible tragedy, but doesn't your wife realise that you're more at risk on the roads than in a light aircraft? It's just publicised much more when it's an aircraft.

I...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2007, 14:41
Replies: 28
Views: 4,626
Posted By machel

Exclamation Size?

There was a feature in the "Oban Times" about this last week, along with a photo. I missed it but a friend was telling me about it last night. I hope to get a copy of the article and, if I can, I'll...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2007, 18:19
Replies: 26
Views: 3,350
Posted By machel

Cool Fishbangwollop, thank you very much for your...

Fishbangwollop, thank you very much for your lovely message. And a good New Year to you and your colleagues too, when it comes along.

I've spoken to you a few times over the summer on my way...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2007, 15:12
Replies: 2
Views: 921
Posted By machel

That's right. Yes we can all use the argument...

That's right. Yes we can all use the argument that we can fly much more cheaply from unmaintained, unlicensed, or disused airstrips or from grass strips but if we had to maintain them ourselves,...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2007, 15:02
Replies: 16
Views: 1,752
Posted By machel

Thumbs up Well done!

I totally agree. :ok: It may well have been lost in the other IMCr threads. This way, it's brought to the forefront again.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2007, 10:28
Replies: 70
Views: 6,603
Posted By machel

llanfairpg, my RAF experience was actually at...

llanfairpg, my RAF experience was actually at Kinloss - north-east Scotland. They have a set syllabus, and set ways of teaching and all of the instructors have to use the same methods. There's always...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Dec 2007, 10:50
Replies: 70
Views: 6,603
Posted By machel

Good or bad?

My first instructor was excellent. I hadn't got a clue - despite reading the books - about how the ailerons worked in opposition to each other; couldn't figure out what yaw was all about, and just...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Dec 2007, 10:18
Replies: 57
Views: 5,519
Posted By machel

France without Mode S

Thank you very much for this, Rod 1. It was just yesterday I was thinking about this very thing. I want to plan a trip, possibly to France, for summer 2008. My aircraft is permit, daylight VFR...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2007, 21:45
Replies: 181
Views: 18,650
Posted By machel

Question Rustle said: I know I've come into this...

Rustle said:


I know I've come into this rather late on in the discussion, but I don't see why campaigns can't come from many different fronts. AOPA et al will do what they can, but individuals...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2007, 21:39
Replies: 181
Views: 18,650
Posted By machel

PM?

Fuji, please excuse my ignorance, but what's a "PM"?
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2007, 21:17
Replies: 181
Views: 18,650
Posted By machel

This is a very interesting thread. It would be a...

This is a very interesting thread. It would be a tragedy if the IMC rating was lost and I give my full support to any campaign to save it.

Fuji, for what it's worth, my interepretation of that...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2007, 19:57
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By machel

JAR-PPL(A) medical regs

Basin, as far as I understand it, if you have a JAR-PPL, then you have to comply with JAR as well as UK rules.

If you have a medical issue it's better to 'phone the CAA MEs and ask. I did that...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2007, 21:14
Replies: 547
Views: 197,360
Posted By machel

Cool Flying pix

Hi, folks, Just found this forum. Fantastic pix. :):) Thanks for sharing them! I hope to be able to see sights such as those as I start to get further afield. Living in the northwest of...
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