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Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2015, 12:35
Replies: 21
Views: 5,521
Posted By Viola

Went for a few bimbles around by myself and with...

Went for a few bimbles around by myself and with another pilot or two.

First 'proper' flight took my sister to fly over her town - quite a distance away.

She felt cold throughout the flight,...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2015, 22:48
Replies: 12
Views: 2,003
Posted By Viola

Passing on a tip

A few years ago, heard an experienced airline pilot say to a new student that if they wanted to fly commercially with an airline to go solo in a reasonable amount of hours.

Suppose from this your...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Aug 2015, 22:38
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,030,979
Posted By Viola

Red Arrows over London - if an engine failure

To answer a comment a bit further back about a possible engine failure over London - as single engine aircraft are not normally allowed to fly over London.

Few years ago a pilot from the Battle of...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Apr 2015, 11:48
Replies: 26
Views: 9,462
Posted By Viola

Most instructors over the years have given me...

Most instructors over the years have given me mixed positive and negative comments which has been most useful (I have PPL plus bits). It helps to know where you're going wrong and where you are on...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Feb 2015, 07:52
Replies: 67
Views: 16,397
Posted By Viola

'curious sympathy towards Soviets' There...

'curious sympathy towards Soviets'

There seems to have been a naivety about Stalin's intentions in places - on both sides of the Atlantic at all levels in 1945/6. He was still perceived as an ally...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2015, 00:08
Replies: 52
Views: 9,185
Posted By Viola

I'm with posts 2,3 and 4 - in many cases it's...

I'm with posts 2,3 and 4 - in many cases it's confidence.

When you're training the instructor in effect makes the final judgement on the weather, keeps an eye on your planning, etc. You're in a...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2015, 19:23
Replies: 19
Views: 1,997
Posted By Viola

What is the effect of more reliable microlights...

What is the effect of more reliable microlights in the last 30 years? Perhaps there has been movement 'sideways' rather than out of flying?
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Dec 2014, 20:08
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,852,041
Posted By Viola

Here you are Danny Exchange rates The £...

Here you are Danny

Exchange rates

The £ these days is a floating currency. Changes in the exchange rate are caused by the interaction of demand for the £ – who wants to buy it - and supply of...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2014, 09:16
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,852,041
Posted By Viola

Very tentatively suggesting a book - diaries of...

Very tentatively suggesting a book - diaries of actress/writer who entertained troops/air force in out of the way, small places in N Africa, Middle East and India in 1944/5. Many of the places in...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2014, 09:24
Replies: 77
Views: 12,353
Posted By Viola

DC10RealMan's point that the bombing was ‘proof...

DC10RealMan's point that the bombing was ‘proof of Allied intentions to defeat Germany’ was the political reason for continuing the bombing campaign. Stalin didn’t trust anyone at all and probably...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2013, 08:11
Replies: 84
Views: 13,233
Posted By Viola

Absolutely true, Pace. There's another thread on...

Absolutely true, Pace. There's another thread on this forum started by a man with young children thinking about the risks from flying.

But I do think there's more pressure on women from society...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2013, 07:35
Replies: 84
Views: 13,233
Posted By Viola

I know women in their 40s who weren't allowed to...

I know women in their 40s who weren't allowed to choose 'Technology' at school. It would have 'nudged' the less determined ones away from that career.

Another woman (early 30s) who wanted a...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2013, 23:04
Replies: 84
Views: 13,233
Posted By Viola

Why don't many women become pilots? In my...

Why don't many women become pilots? In my experience of nearly 20 years of flying not many women fly because --

Sometimes I'm the only woman on the airfield, and although most men are pleasant,...
Forum: Medical & Health
26th Aug 2013, 14:10
Replies: 10
Views: 3,888
Posted By Viola

It took me nearer 90 hours than 40 hours to get...

It took me nearer 90 hours than 40 hours to get my PPL and I've several hundred hours, IMC (renewed) and night. I hope I'm better than half stupid!
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jun 2013, 10:11
Replies: 53
Views: 8,732
Posted By Viola

Not landed there, but Coventry ATC is helpful -...

Not landed there, but Coventry ATC is helpful - as is EMA - so there's no need to be afraid of flying around the airspace.

For me, straightforward parking, easy access to fuel and a comfortable...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jun 2013, 09:36
Replies: 35
Views: 6,112
Posted By Viola

I carry a 'hammer and seat belt cutter' for a car...

I carry a 'hammer and seat belt cutter' for a car in my flight bag. They are small, light, cost about £10 and easy for a not very big woman to use.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2013, 08:25
Replies: 29
Views: 5,584
Posted By Viola

RANT was very useful when I did my IMC a while...

RANT was very useful when I did my IMC a while ago.

I've never been able to get on with FlightSims (of different types) - they seem too far away from 'real' flying.

Now a 'real' flight...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2012, 08:41
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,852,041
Posted By Viola

BBC News Kohima

There was a report on BBC News about the Battle of Kohima with interesting (and touching) interviews with some of your contemporaries, Danny. There's a very brief flying clip in the middle.

BBC...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Oct 2012, 11:41
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,852,041
Posted By Viola

In one of the James Herriot books (Vets Might Fly...

In one of the James Herriot books (Vets Might Fly perhaps?) he says that as a veterinary surgeon the ONLY role he could have was actually flying. When he was grounded due to illness he was...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2012, 23:26
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,852,041
Posted By Viola

Indian Hill Railways

There's been a BBC series on Indian Hill Railways. If you missed it the very last one is available until 8.30pm tonight on BBC iPlayer - link below.

BBC iPlayer - Indian Hill Railways: The...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2012, 21:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By Viola

I discovered the same thing about booking...

I discovered the same thing about booking hotels/B&B through internet sites. I phoned one B&B directly as I had a query and was told they get about 70-80% of the money, but they don't get it until...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2012, 08:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By Viola

Buying Vouchers for Trial Lessons

After reading some other threads it seems people aren't aware that it is often cheaper to buy a voucher for a trial lesson direct from a flying school - or you may get a longer time for your money -...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2012, 19:04
Replies: 71
Views: 14,035
Posted By Viola

BBC Regional News in our area had quite a lot...

BBC Regional News in our area had quite a lot about the Bomber Command Memorial today.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jun 2012, 13:55
Replies: 5
Views: 2,397
Posted By Viola

Thank you very much - it's go later and stay to...

Thank you very much - it's go later and stay to the end then.

Going later we'll end up parking at the far end of the airfield, but we'll get to see the VC10 while we can.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jun 2012, 06:54
Replies: 5
Views: 2,397
Posted By Viola

Just to explain - we are going to the Airshow,...

Just to explain - we are going to the Airshow, but can either go early and leave early or go later and stay to the end.

We don't want to miss the VC10, so wondered if anyone knew if it was...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jun 2012, 21:48
Replies: 5
Views: 2,397
Posted By Viola

VC10 at Cosford

Does anyone know if the VC10 is going to Cosford this year and what time - is it early or late in the programme?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th May 2012, 08:19
Replies: 3
Views: 1,187
Posted By Viola

On the Military forum there's the most...

On the Military forum there's the most interesting thread on 'Getting an RAF's Pilot's Brevet...' which has many thousands of views.

There's been several really interesting contributors, but it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2012, 09:10
Replies: 35
Views: 21,960
Posted By Viola

After one of the Air Shows at East Fortune I...

After one of the Air Shows at East Fortune I happened to speak to a fairly senior person.

I'd mentioned that the Concorde display was impressive but it was a pity there wasn't any money to put...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2012, 22:47
Replies: 50
Views: 8,309
Posted By Viola

Learn in the way that suits you - it isn't a...

Learn in the way that suits you - it isn't a competition.

It's a good idea to have a 'plan, but you won't really know until you start.

If you find you get over-loaded/tired then have lessons...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2012, 22:17
Replies: 23
Views: 2,661
Posted By Viola

I'd agree with Flyinkiwi and FANS. If you are...

I'd agree with Flyinkiwi and FANS. If you are not intending to be a commercial pilot, take time so you can absorb information and listen (with a slight pinch of salt) to other pilots.

You might...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2012, 08:21
Replies: 34
Views: 7,308
Posted By Viola

How likely is it that you will become an ATPL or...

How likely is it that you will become an ATPL or is it just a general aim?

If you want to gain an ATPL and become a Commercial pilot above everything else I would try to find out what airlines...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2011, 11:43
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,852,041
Posted By Viola

such an interesting thread

I've been absolutely fascinated by the recollections on this thread.

It's a pity it slipped back several pages.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2010, 08:55
Replies: 12,908
Views: 4,852,041
Posted By Viola

To Cliff and all the other contributors and their...

To Cliff and all the other contributors and their families: a very happy Christmas and a good New Year.

Thank you for such an interesting thread, and thank you for starting it, Cliff.

It has...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2010, 22:14
Replies: 36
Views: 10,863
Posted By Viola

I was taught to flare in a light aircraft when...

I was taught to flare in a light aircraft when the 'green' of a grass airfield turns into individual blades of grass.

It depends on how good your eyesight is though!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2010, 22:34
Replies: 27
Views: 9,515
Posted By Viola

Corsairville by Graham Coster about the lost...

Corsairville by Graham Coster about the lost world of the flying boats.

Not written from first hand experience, but refers to lots of interviews.

Very well written and some good photos.
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