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Forum: Middle East
29th Apr 2009, 18:21
Replies: 19
Views: 5,518
Posted By BarryW

Plane rental is expensive. Most of the...

Plane rental is expensive.
Most of the airspace is restricted.
Not sure for IFR, but VFR traffic is restricted flying into Dubai during certain time periods.
Its also really hot during summer. ...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Feb 2009, 15:24
Replies: 18
Views: 5,706
Posted By BarryW

Just remember that the size/shape of the...

Just remember that the size/shape of the compartment is decided by the width of the isle and galley, the size of the trays, and the storage compartment in which they are kept.

From a structural...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jan 2009, 15:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By BarryW

Thanks, their prices seem good. Can you take...

Thanks, their prices seem good.
Can you take the aircraft over a couple of days, do they have a minimum daily hour requirement?

Enjoy, hope you have a good time
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Jan 2009, 14:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By BarryW

Out of interest, who are you using for the a/c...

Out of interest, who are you using for the a/c rental?
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2008, 18:32
Replies: 31
Views: 2,842
Posted By BarryW

What exactly do these checkouts consist of?

What exactly do these checkouts consist of?
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2008, 18:04
Replies: 31
Views: 2,842
Posted By BarryW

Pictures are amazing, thanks for posting. I...

Pictures are amazing, thanks for posting.

I have revised my two weeks to three weeks.
I'm struggling to find a school that does not require 4 hours minimum/ day for a C172. C172 I will be taking...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2008, 15:14
Replies: 31
Views: 2,842
Posted By BarryW

I am open to the west coast option as well,...

I am open to the west coast option as well, Disney world and Cape Canaveral being the draw card for the east coast.

Can you recommend any schools with reliable aircraft, that are willing to rent...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2008, 16:42
Replies: 31
Views: 2,842
Posted By BarryW

Interesting places to fly to in the USA

Hi,

I'm planning on doing some hour building in the U.S early next year, I will probably be using either a C152 or C172.
The plan is to do 50 hours, in two weeks.

Has anybody done this? Are...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2008, 16:28
Replies: 3
Views: 3,148
Posted By BarryW

Renting an aircraft is difficult, you need to...

Renting an aircraft is difficult, you need to complete a validation - air law exam + 10hrs dual and a check ride. its also expensive. Thats if they answer there phones etc.

Try fujairah aviation...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Aug 2008, 17:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,547
Posted By BarryW

I'm pretty sure there is no GA in Bahrain or...

I'm pretty sure there is no GA in Bahrain or Qatar either, but my be mistaken

I am also planning on doing some flying in Florida to build up the hours.

I book a flight here once in a while...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Aug 2008, 17:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,547
Posted By BarryW

Jamie, In the U.A.E there are several flight...

Jamie,

In the U.A.E there are several flight schools, most have a waiting list of at least a year. Customer service is not necessarily a top priority, try giving them a call instead of emailing...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Aug 2008, 16:45
Replies: 21
Views: 2,808
Posted By BarryW

If you live in a 152 you can do it in a week......

If you live in a 152 you can do it in a week... providing you call up the RAF air to air refueling sqdn and get them to come party.

Think the Vne of the 152 might be less that the stall speed of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Aug 2008, 14:27
Replies: 21
Views: 2,808
Posted By BarryW

"shopped" around a bit more today U.S...

"shopped" around a bit more today

U.S various flying schools and clubs
(I think the lower prices do not include the fuel surcharge, which from what I have read can be anywhere between $10 and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Aug 2008, 16:30
Replies: 21
Views: 2,808
Posted By BarryW

Hi, I was going to post a similar question,...

Hi,

I was going to post a similar question, If the OP does not mind a couple of questions/input from my side, otherwise I will start a new thread.

Florida is so far my first choice at the...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2008, 09:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,822
Posted By BarryW

Thanks for all your relpies

Thanks for all your relpies
Forum: Middle East
30th Jul 2008, 15:40
Replies: 14
Views: 3,138
Posted By BarryW

Fuhairah have c172s and i think da40 and a...

Fuhairah have c172s and i think da40 and a twinstar
Forum: Middle East
30th Jul 2008, 15:35
Replies: 14
Views: 3,138
Posted By BarryW

I'm trying to convert my ppl at the moment, it is...

I'm trying to convert my ppl at the moment, it is proving to be very difficult.
Guys at umm al Quwain were initially willing to help out, but apparently the gcaa wont let them instruct as they...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2008, 18:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,822
Posted By BarryW

Books for Instrument Rating

Hi,

Can someone please recommend a good reference book for an instrument rating. I am busy building up the hours required for the rating, and would like to start reading up on the subject.
...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2008, 15:56
Replies: 2
Views: 528
Posted By BarryW

Great, thanks for the info

Great, thanks for the info
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2008, 16:05
Replies: 2
Views: 528
Posted By BarryW

Flying in Canada

Hi,

Just like to find out what the flying scene is like in Fort McMurray in Canada.
I know it gets quite cold in winter, is flying an all year round activity or restricted to the summer months....
Forum: African Aviation
26th Feb 2008, 13:44
Replies: 14
Views: 1,146
Posted By BarryW

i'm planning on doing a telegraphic transfer,...

i'm planning on doing a telegraphic transfer, takes about the a week for the money to get to its final destination. Apparently you can buy insurance.

Could not find any limitation to carrying...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Feb 2008, 02:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,442
Posted By BarryW

Its only the home page all the rest seem to work,...

Its only the home page all the rest seem to work, its a bit pointless and useless like this.

Oh well, might actually have to do some work now:eek:
Forum: Middle East
30th Jan 2008, 08:00
Replies: 19
Views: 4,887
Posted By BarryW

Not sure how true this is, but according to a...

Not sure how true this is, but according to a local flight school you cannot operate out of DXB with a ppl on your own, you require a safety pilot (aka instructor) to be with you. This will be until...
Forum: Middle East
27th Jan 2008, 11:21
Replies: 19
Views: 4,887
Posted By BarryW

Partially explains why flying lessons are so...

Partially explains why flying lessons are so expensive here
Forum: Middle East
17th Jan 2008, 04:44
Replies: 10
Views: 20,091
Posted By BarryW

I'm also looking to do my ppl in the U.A.E I...

I'm also looking to do my ppl in the U.A.E
I have found the following schools

Horizon flight acadamy, based in al ain offer a JAR compliant ticket http://www.horizonuae.ae
PPL AED 62K(fixed) ...
Forum: African Aviation
16th Jan 2008, 05:57
Replies: 9
Views: 4,481
Posted By BarryW

I did my Bsc. Aeronautical Engineering at the...

I did my Bsc. Aeronautical Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand.It Included one class on airline management.

I don't think you can do an engineering degree online/part-time.

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2007, 14:45
Replies: 16
Views: 4,650
Posted By BarryW

The rooivalk was a competitive attack helicopter,...

The rooivalk was a competitive attack helicopter, but its technology has not been field proven, even in South Africa. There is also minimal field support for this helo.

The apache has been...
Forum: Flight Testing
23rd Feb 2007, 18:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,032
Posted By BarryW

Apologies,helps to read the problem properly. ...

Apologies,helps to read the problem properly.

Had a look in my maths textbooks, by Kreyzig and James, but could not find anything in either. My final year calculus formulas sheet had nothing...
Forum: North America
23rd Feb 2007, 16:01
Replies: 29
Views: 4,386
Posted By BarryW

Last time I checked you had to be a US citizen,...

Last time I checked you had to be a US citizen, especially for the Air force
Forum: Flight Testing
23rd Feb 2007, 12:32
Replies: 8
Views: 2,032
Posted By BarryW

If I'm not mistaken the rule is: ...

If I'm not mistaken the rule is:

L(f^(n))=(s^n)*L(f)-(s^(n-1))*f(0)-(s^(n-2))*f'(0)-- ... -- (f^(n-1)(0))

Laplace transform of the derivative of any order n

Barry

Edit: Syntax error
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Feb 2007, 13:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,677
Posted By BarryW

It seems the blade hit the refueling receptacle...

It seems the blade hit the refueling receptacle and not the line, and none of the blades seem to depart or break.

I do think it would introduce an unbalance in the main rotor which would lead to...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Feb 2007, 06:23
Replies: 18
Views: 3,671
Posted By BarryW

My friend tried to make a pulse jet, but could...

My friend tried to make a pulse jet, but could only get it to work with a constant supply of compressed air. I think the shape of the nozzle was incorrect.

It would be nice if you could make a...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
11th Feb 2007, 06:00
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By BarryW

Hi I agree with RebeccaSP , I have a copy of...

Hi

I agree with RebeccaSP , I have a copy of the mentioned book, and it is useful.

The help files are not too bad either, if all else fails there are plenty resources available on the net, with...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Feb 2007, 20:04
Replies: 1
Views: 845
Posted By BarryW

Hi The actual performance varies with the...

Hi

The actual performance varies with the operating conditions, temp, altitude take-off weight etc.
737-300
I'll assume a weight of 50k kg, sea lvl, between 0 and 30 deg C

Flaps 1

V1 132...
Forum: Flight Testing
5th Feb 2007, 10:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,919
Posted By BarryW

Thanks everyone for your replies. I have an...

Thanks everyone for your replies.

I have an interview with a company in the aircraft structural engineering and certification department tomorrow.

I am also going to visit a flight testing...
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