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Search: Posts Made By: DBisDogOne
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Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2015, 17:41
Replies: 33
Views: 5,140
Posted By DBisDogOne

T No experience of AFC but landed at E/C a...

T

No experience of AFC but landed at E/C a couple of times, nice place (does it still have a dip in the runway??)

Robin HR200 - done about 25hrs in the last few years in them. A nice...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2011, 15:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By DBisDogOne

Considered doing one last year but found the cost...

Considered doing one last year but found the cost a bit rich for my pocket, think it was the thick end of £400 from memory. Also I had to factor in hotel and travel costs too as they are held in...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2011, 15:10
Replies: 4
Views: 2,704
Posted By DBisDogOne

Did mine there in summer 2009, took longer than...

Did mine there in summer 2009, took longer than minimum hours (did intensive course but split in two chunks due to work) but that's because I was a bit crap and slow on the uptake, plus initially I...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2011, 13:04
Replies: 21
Views: 3,998
Posted By DBisDogOne

As above, do it now, I'm glad I did, made me a...

As above, do it now, I'm glad I did, made me a much more accurate and competent pilot, not nervous about a bit of haze etc. I don't use mine very much (I know... should keep in better practice -...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2011, 12:50
Replies: 29
Views: 7,108
Posted By DBisDogOne

In a word? Accuracy. Casting my mind back a...

In a word? Accuracy.

Casting my mind back a good few years, that's what screwed most people with their nav exams. You need to accurately measure things like bearings, distances etc as the answers...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2010, 16:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,463
Posted By DBisDogOne

Nice one. Works well with banks too! Got £80 out...

Nice one. Works well with banks too! Got £80 out of them a few years back for suffering their incompetence over a painfully simple matter.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2010, 16:01
Replies: 13
Views: 4,582
Posted By DBisDogOne

Would have thought a 12V one of suitable current...

Would have thought a 12V one of suitable current rating would be fine. That's what I've used in my ICOM A6 - it works fine, wired or batteries. Make sure it's regulated though.
Companies love making...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2010, 15:43
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By DBisDogOne

Not really into CBT stuff - prefer books but I...

Not really into CBT stuff - prefer books but I found mine useful, it was well put together. Wouldn't pay £100 or whatever it is but I picked it up cheap on ebay like you! The Night Qual one is good...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2010, 13:35
Replies: 64
Views: 15,697
Posted By DBisDogOne

Yes, I heard something to the effect there was...

Yes, I heard something to the effect there was some probate wrangling going on wrt the publishing rights.

On the bright side for you, most of the stuff contained won't have changed to any degree,...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2010, 13:21
Replies: 64
Views: 15,697
Posted By DBisDogOne

I recall it being very close (some years ago now)...

I recall it being very close (some years ago now) but is possibly is a little out of date now as hasn't the guy who wrote it died recently?
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2010, 10:07
Replies: 32
Views: 4,014
Posted By DBisDogOne

I recall paying dual money when with an FI, solo...

I recall paying dual money when with an FI, solo money when solo, thought that was always the case everywhere, obviously not.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2010, 10:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,127
Posted By DBisDogOne

I did my NQ as part of my PPL and was told the...

I did my NQ as part of my PPL and was told the same thing, apply for all at the same time (PPL, RTOL & NQ) and you won't pay extra. I tried it some years ago now (went there in person), didn't...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2009, 22:58
Replies: 56
Views: 9,379
Posted By DBisDogOne

Sorry, I MEANT licenced length, the runway is of...

Sorry, I MEANT licenced length, the runway is of course unchanged physically. I think the fire isn't regarded as sinister, just usual chav retard scum up to their normal tricks.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2009, 13:39
Replies: 56
Views: 9,379
Posted By DBisDogOne

Robin: Hope you're right and I'm wrong but there...

Robin: Hope you're right and I'm wrong but there was talk in the local press (I work in Telly down here) about a caravan/holiday park at one time though that may well have gone west with the advent...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2009, 13:27
Replies: 56
Views: 9,379
Posted By DBisDogOne

If this is the case that's really sad but not...

If this is the case that's really sad but not entirely a surprise. Last time I was there in the summer, I noted absolutely no progress or effort had been made on rebuilding the old restuarant aside...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Nov 2009, 20:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,796
Posted By DBisDogOne

Can recommend Clacton Aero Club (predictably at...

Can recommend Clacton Aero Club (predictably at Clacton on Sea!!!!!), they do a week long IMC course - cheaper than most too, includes basic B&B accomodation.

I did my IMC there this summer, nice...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2009, 14:38
Replies: 7
Views: 3,682
Posted By DBisDogOne

TT Volume 5 (like most people!) - I thought it...

TT Volume 5 (like most people!) - I thought it was OK & did the job for me.
IMC confuser - essential
For both, check out Amazon before going to a pilot shop - usually a fair bit cheaper.

Also,...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2009, 14:27
Replies: 81
Views: 20,979
Posted By DBisDogOne

Likewise, I found JP's AFE books very good some...

Likewise, I found JP's AFE books very good some years ago, nicely written, well presented diagrams/illustrations/photos.

Trevor Thom's books are good but apparantly some find them a bit 'dry'...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2009, 13:43
Replies: 123
Views: 12,792
Posted By DBisDogOne

CliffordFW: 1: Don't know about Cambridge...

CliffordFW:

1: Don't know about Cambridge but did my IMCr last month and used Southend, I think it was £18 per NDB/ILS approach. (might be that plus VAT - can't recall).

2: TT Vol 5 is very...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2009, 17:00
Replies: 19
Views: 1,543
Posted By DBisDogOne

What about Goodwood? That's less than an hour...

What about Goodwood? That's less than an hour from you. I think they do it there but it'll probably be a similar price to what Sarum is now (ie: a bit pricey!). Have a look at their website.

If...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2009, 11:40
Replies: 6
Views: 5,742
Posted By DBisDogOne

Have you looked it up in Lockyer's Farm strip...

Have you looked it up in Lockyer's Farm strip guide or the like? If it's anywhere, it's probably there as it lists loads of little strips that don't feature on any charts.
If it aien't in there,...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2009, 13:02
Replies: 28
Views: 7,598
Posted By DBisDogOne

Try the Civil Service or become an MP.......

Try the Civil Service or become an MP.......
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2008, 20:03
Replies: 57
Views: 5,687
Posted By DBisDogOne

A quite pathetic 16hrs P1, 2.5 dual (my lowest to...

A quite pathetic 16hrs P1, 2.5 dual (my lowest to date), due to wx & work, roll on next year.....
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2008, 20:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,497
Posted By DBisDogOne

Tuscan: The programme was a BBC2 'Timewatch' I...

Tuscan: The programme was a BBC2 'Timewatch' I think (or something like that) and was narrated by David Jason, still got it on VHS, an excellent programme.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2008, 11:17
Replies: 11
Views: 4,943
Posted By DBisDogOne

Mooney - Thanks mate, V.helpful.

Mooney - Thanks mate, V.helpful.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2008, 14:02
Replies: 2
Views: 735
Posted By DBisDogOne

Mark I asked the same question in a thread...

Mark

I asked the same question in a thread a few months ago about TGC, have a search through old threads, I got a few responses, they were all positive I think but check back to be sure. I...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2008, 15:13
Replies: 21
Views: 2,674
Posted By DBisDogOne

Stick & Rudder - old book but still excellent,...

Stick & Rudder - old book but still excellent, better than alot of newer books I tried.

Chickenhawk - superb read (anyone know what happened to him after the incident at the end of the book?)
...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2008, 14:52
Replies: 29
Views: 3,496
Posted By DBisDogOne

FL: You beat me to it!!!!!:D

FL: You beat me to it!!!!!:D
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2008, 13:09
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By DBisDogOne

I'd heard good things about HFS too, I'm thinking...

I'd heard good things about HFS too, I'm thinking of doing my IMC with them soon (assuming I don't get made redundant in the next month or so.....) as their charges for courses and hire seem very...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2008, 11:39
Replies: 87
Views: 13,713
Posted By DBisDogOne

Agree with the above about getting a share...

Agree with the above about getting a share instead of the hassle and expense of hiring. That's what I'd like to do, unfortunately, it's finding a suitable share (pref. permit on grass strip)...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2008, 21:19
Replies: 63
Views: 6,655
Posted By DBisDogOne

PlasticPilot: You are right of course, visiting...

PlasticPilot: You are right of course, visiting a/c are hit up similar to any other airport with 'International' in the title!!!! A/c based there are given cheaper rates I believe.

P1: OldSarum...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2008, 19:50
Replies: 63
Views: 6,655
Posted By DBisDogOne

Sorry, '28-day rule' is a standard thing most...

Sorry, '28-day rule' is a standard thing most flying clubs operate when hiring their a/c out. You have to have flown (not necess. with them) in the preceding 28 days to allow you to solo hire an a/c....
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2008, 19:11
Replies: 63
Views: 6,655
Posted By DBisDogOne

expedite08 "BFC tend to mess people about bit (I...

expedite08 "BFC tend to mess people about bit (I have heard). checkouts if you havent flown for a week or something similar! ( possible money making tactics! )"

The management have recently...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2008, 20:34
Replies: 29
Views: 26,054
Posted By DBisDogOne

In theory at least, it isn't illegal as the duty...

In theory at least, it isn't illegal as the duty has been paid - unlike red diesel where duty is virtually nil. I ran an old XR2i on half and half waste Avgas/unleaded, it was fine for over 140K,...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2008, 12:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,363
Posted By DBisDogOne

As above, sorry to be all 'Stable door/Horses'...

As above, sorry to be all 'Stable door/Horses' etc., but it's always best to photocopy each page of your logbook (& your licence too) when it's completed and store it elsewhere just in case you lose...
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