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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jul 2016, 19:48
Replies: 76
Views: 35,790
Posted By Big Sand

May I add my sincere condolences to this very...

May I add my sincere condolences to this very very sad loss. First met Alex as he had flown the Bulldog on the CUAS and he kindly later invited me to display at the Bulldog at Waddington 2006. Loved...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2014, 14:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,270
Posted By Big Sand

Landing at Brough EGNB?

Could someone with local knowledge tell me if it's possible to land at Brough (EGNB)?.
I understand that the airfield is unlicensed but I was wondering if it maybe possible to land there by prior...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2013, 22:33
Replies: 71
Views: 14,636
Posted By Big Sand

Gentlemen & ladies, I seem to remember a...

Gentlemen & ladies,
I seem to remember a certain 'Summer UAS Camp' at St Mawgan in the early 80's. As a student if you were not having a yellow or a brown at the bar comment was made by the senior...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2012, 08:12
Replies: 22
Views: 5,736
Posted By Big Sand

Sir George, "The law of diminishing...

Sir George,
"The law of diminishing returns" is rather apt. I tended to find that satisfied customers were generally good for business.:ok: Regards Bulldogs on the UK reg I believe there...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2012, 13:02
Replies: 22
Views: 5,736
Posted By Big Sand

As a Bulldog owner for almost 8years may I share...

As a Bulldog owner for almost 8years may I share my own views regarding the recent changes to the TCH / TRA etc. I think we are all realistic enough to agree that there is no such thing in this life...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2012, 18:40
Replies: 8
Views: 4,602
Posted By Big Sand

Re: East Fortune Air Show 2012

Redsfan,
Thank you for responding to my thread on Pprune regarding Leuchars and East Fortune Air Shows.

How nice of you to invite us to the static on the East Fortune Air Show 2012! :ok:
...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2012, 21:41
Replies: 8
Views: 4,602
Posted By Big Sand

Leuchars Air Show Sept 2012.

Ladies & Gentlemen,
Would some very kind person please give me the contact details for the Officer organising the Leuchars Air Show 2012?.

Having enjoyed participating in a few...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2009, 21:31
Replies: 49
Views: 10,851
Posted By Big Sand

Beagle, Thank you for setting the record...

Beagle,
Thank you for setting the record straight. Changed days indeed since 'arguably' the halcion days of the UAS in the 70's and early 80's are over.

In those days I remember the balance...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2009, 22:19
Replies: 63
Views: 20,560
Posted By Big Sand

PPruners, Just a sincere note of...

PPruners,
Just a sincere note of condolence to Ms Vicky Cruse. I happened to pass the time of day with her when she had the mag failure at Connington during the Aerobatics championship there....
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2009, 23:31
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

EGSf (Peterbrough) - EGHS (Stade, Hamburg) Done

Dear Aviators,
May I and my wing man thank all of you who responded on our plan to fly from Peterbrough - Strade (Germany).

We succesfully completed the trip in Aug and without a hitch...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2009, 11:09
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By Big Sand

Re: Flying in Continental Europe - Do you need an ELT?

Dear 'Prunners'
Could anyone clarify factually whether an ELT is required for crossing the FIR boundaries of Holland, Belgium, France & Germany?. Does the ELT need to be fixed to the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2009, 11:14
Replies: 19
Views: 1,692
Posted By Big Sand

To all responding Prunners, ...

To all responding Prunners,
Many thanks. I am building a picture of GA into Leeds Bradford. I will keep an eye out for that Mast at Dewsbury too :ugh:

If I make it into...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2009, 20:39
Replies: 19
Views: 1,692
Posted By Big Sand

Some help Please - GA flights into Leeds Bradford.

Dear 'Prunners',
Some friendly advice please. I would like to consider flying into EGNM occassionally. I was wondering if it's reasonably GA friendly and what the likely costs are?. Are...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2009, 08:42
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

BP, Cheers. To summarise the picture is not...

BP,
Cheers. To summarise the picture is not crystal clear regarding Rotterdam but on a 'good day' and without official handling the charges are pretty reasonable considering the proximity for me...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2009, 20:35
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

FA, Talking of 'Bills in the post' get this...

FA,
Talking of 'Bills in the post' get this one. I parked at a service area adjacent to East Mids in the A8 for just over an hour whilst I had a 'courtesy break' (I think the Americans call it?)...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2009, 20:22
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

BP, Thanks for the info. I do hope FA doesn't...

BP,
Thanks for the info. I do hope FA doesn't get a 'Dear FA invoice' in the mail ? - let's hope not.

In your experience what do you think a SA Bulldog MTOW 1066Kg would attract at Rotterdam...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2009, 20:08
Replies: 15
Views: 4,542
Posted By Big Sand

OF, Your are right..................and on the...

OF,
Your are right..................and on the second count..........you are also right. :rolleyes:

VBR

Big Sand
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2009, 18:34
Replies: 15
Views: 4,542
Posted By Big Sand

OPF Some fantastic shots from Conningsby and...

OPF
Some fantastic shots from Conningsby and thanks for sharing these. Sounds like some F15's are 'trying out' against some Eurofighters?.

Both lovely aircraft and it would be most...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2009, 21:13
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

FA, Thanks for the kind feedback on...

FA,
Thanks for the kind feedback on Rotterdam. Much more cost effective than I had thought. Looking at the Rotterdam Airport website I had been expecting to donate a viable body organ to land...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2009, 21:07
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

Radar, Good call mate: " Take off's are...

Radar,
Good call mate: " Take off's are optional - landings are mandatory". Thanks for the e-mail. If you do get to Leer please do let me know what it's like. I looked at some feedback on a...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2009, 19:52
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

Back P, Fantastic info and thanks very much...

Back P,
Fantastic info and thanks very much again for all your kind assistance - much appreciated. Your points about EHRD are much as I suspected but had hoped that there may have been a lesser...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2009, 16:26
Replies: 20
Views: 5,068
Posted By Big Sand

Try Perranporth on the North Cornwall coast....

Try Perranporth on the North Cornwall coast. Super wee airfield on top of the cliffs and plenty of hotels in the village. Great beach too.

Big Sand:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2009, 15:32
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

FA, Cheers - some good points made. I am...

FA,
Cheers - some good points made. I am always mindful of the Wx and for peace of mind always like to have a good idea what to expect. Okay, that's never an exact science with Wx.

Certainly,...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2009, 15:07
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

Radar, That's very kind of you. From what...

Radar,
That's very kind of you. From what BackP says EHTX also sounds like a nice wee place to drop into.

Since my wife's Dutch it would also be useful to sound out a few places in Holland...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2009, 14:38
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

Back P, Super information and thanks again...

Back P,
Super information and thanks again for taking the time to respond in depth - especially on the transponder details. We will certainly give the Dutch NATS a bell just to touchbase and...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2009, 22:41
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

FA, Had a better look at the route via EHTX...

FA,
Had a better look at the route via EHTX from Beccles EGSM. The sea crossing at 123nm maybe a wee bit long for us. Despite having full military emersion suits and lifepreservers with ELB's etc...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2009, 22:23
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

Hi Back P, Thanks for the feedback....

Hi Back P,
Thanks for the feedback. Typical Bulldog range max 3.5hrs but under 4 gals a side the 1970's fuel meter can be a bit dicky. Also flying in formation the following aircraft is always...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2009, 22:14
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

FA, Many thanks for the response - greatly...

FA,
Many thanks for the response - greatly appreciated. The 'old dog' does have a noise cert and thanks for the head's up - I will check it's in the doc pack.

Low level across Holland sounds...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2009, 22:09
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

<P>BP,</P> <P>&nbsp;Thanks, got mode Charlie...

<P>BP,</P>
<P>&nbsp;Thanks, got mode Charlie only but the other Bulldog does have mode - Sierra. I dare say he could lead and as leader would be the only aircraft with the transponder live.</P>...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2009, 12:23
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

As FA has highlighted route suggested should...

As FA has highlighted route suggested should read:

EGSF - EGSR - DET -DVR -LFAK - EBKH - RKN -WSR -EDHS (What do you think?)

Best regards,


Big Sand
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2009, 12:21
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

FA, Many thanks for spotting the last ICAO...

FA,
Many thanks for spotting the last ICAO code in the intended route. Yes, it is EDHS.

The idea was for a narrow Channel crossing if possible which does make it a bit longer. We have very...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2009, 11:17
Replies: 47
Views: 3,510
Posted By Big Sand

Any tips on Flying EGSF to EDHS

A friend and I are planning a two ship Bulldog formation from EGSF (Peterborough Connington) to EDHS Stade (W.Germany) in August 2009.

We would really appreciate any tips, suggestions from those...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jun 2009, 21:25
Replies: 177
Views: 70,482
Posted By Big Sand

Jetscream 32, You point out some...

Jetscream 32,
You point out some valid points regarding the 'Hasell' checks. How many of us when doing our clearing turns automatically look down and call clear and neglect to also look...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2009, 21:42
Replies: 177
Views: 70,482
Posted By Big Sand

First and foremost my sincerest condolences to...

First and foremost my sincerest condolences to those who have so sadly lost their lives today.

To add to the debate that hopefully may help try and reduce these dreadful occurrences. I fly a...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2009, 11:55
Replies: 40
Views: 5,427
Posted By Big Sand

Old'n'bald, Fantasic idea and certainly...

Old'n'bald,
Fantasic idea and certainly you can count me in. Hopefully we can get a good response to this one as it promises to be a good night. :}
I have already forwarded a few old...
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