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Forum: Rotorheads
15th Jan 2011, 19:10
Replies: 1,505
Views: 563,468
Posted By Mike Barnard

Robinson Helicopters - Bladder tanks

RHC have issued Service Bulletin no.78 requiring the retrofitting of bladder-type fuel tanks, with a 'time of compliance no later than 31st December 2014.'

In the case of the R44 the cost is, I...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2008, 14:25
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By Mike Barnard

This thread is a bit old but just to say that I...

This thread is a bit old but just to say that I recently returned my 4yr old GPSMAP296 to Garmin in the UK who performed some kind of reset on it, free of charge. It works fine now, remembers the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2008, 15:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,519
Posted By Mike Barnard

DB6 – thanks for your considered note. Nimby I’m...

DB6 – thanks for your considered note. Nimby I’m not and pompous we ain’t. We’ve had our strip here for almost 5 years and to date nothing has prompted me to get het up over other folks’ flying. But...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Sep 2008, 12:21
Replies: 12
Views: 1,519
Posted By Mike Barnard

Hi DB6, Thanks for the reply. To avoid...

Hi DB6,
Thanks for the reply. To avoid ambiguity, the aircraft was approx 40m laterally and 250 vertically from the house. The airstrip is on our own land, privately funded from hard-earned income...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Sep 2008, 09:31
Replies: 12
Views: 1,519
Posted By Mike Barnard

PFL and Rule 5

My house is located in open countryside, alongside which is a 400m grass airstrip. A coupe of days ago I had the pleasure to witness a PA28 fly virtually directly overhead the house at no higher than...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2008, 17:43
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By Mike Barnard

The problem is with the GPSMAP 296, not the older...

The problem is with the GPSMAP 296, not the older Flybuddy. Just keen to hear whether doing a Master Reset with 5.40 installed really does cure the date/time problem on power-up.

Mike
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2008, 16:39
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By Mike Barnard

My 296 has experienced very similar problems...

My 296 has experienced very similar problems since updating to software version 5.something ans has not improved with 5.40, which contained 'improved satellite aquisition under certain conditions'.
...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2007, 08:36
Replies: 35
Views: 3,854
Posted By Mike Barnard

All, Thanks for these replies. Just to be...

All,
Thanks for these replies. Just to be clear, any fuel purchased is handled as an entirely separate transaction (Air BP, I recall) and does not form part of the airport's invoice.

Despite...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2007, 16:23
Replies: 35
Views: 3,854
Posted By Mike Barnard

Well, having spoken to yet another very nice chap...

Well, having spoken to yet another very nice chap at Norwich I can report that they indeed are charging £45 for a single landing. However, I'm told if I elect to pay at the end of the month and in...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2007, 11:23
Replies: 35
Views: 3,854
Posted By Mike Barnard

Norwich fees - correction?

I may owe Norwich an apology based on their link:

http://www.norwichairport.co.uk/documents/NorwichAirportFees&Charges_Apr07.pdf...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2007, 09:33
Replies: 35
Views: 3,854
Posted By Mike Barnard

Thumbs down GA landing fees at Norwich EGSH

I was planning to visit Norwich today until told by the ramp office that their minimum invoice is an eye-popping 45 quid, irrespective of whether fuel is purchased! Has anyone else fallen foul of...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Oct 2007, 13:01
Replies: 58
Views: 10,212
Posted By Mike Barnard

Question R44 corrosion/"stoppo motors" merged threads

A good friend of mine in the UK has a 2 year-old R44 which is already showing signs of corrosion from beneath the paint in the tail area. No chips, always hangared, regularly used and serviced,...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2007, 09:22
Replies: 26
Views: 3,609
Posted By Mike Barnard

Hi! Thanks for your latest post. The working...

Hi!
Thanks for your latest post. The working group could always use more help, so if you're willing please let me know! 01295-770219 / 07914 976262.
Our strategy is simple:
If we want something...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2007, 23:31
Replies: 26
Views: 3,609
Posted By Mike Barnard

I read the recent threads from DFC, IO540 and...

I read the recent threads from DFC, IO540 and Scooter boy with great interest but with respect feel they may be missing the real point. Which is, to work together to create a rational and...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2007, 19:13
Replies: 26
Views: 3,609
Posted By Mike Barnard

Hi DaveW, Any luck with the Vulcan VFR question...

Hi DaveW,
Any luck with the Vulcan VFR question ?
Mike
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2007, 09:21
Replies: 26
Views: 3,609
Posted By Mike Barnard

Paul and others, thanks for your supportive input...

Paul and others, thanks for your supportive input on this.

The 'specific approval' route had also been in my mind, however to get there we need a good deal of objective data. Most of this is...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2007, 20:49
Replies: 26
Views: 3,609
Posted By Mike Barnard

Question IMC/Night for Permit types: Time for a change

Isn't it time that Permit-to-fly aircraft be allowed to fly in IMC and at night? Many Permit types, if suitably equipped, would be equally at home in such conditions as Certified types, and I'd...
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