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Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2008, 09:51
Replies: 3
Views: 906
Posted By samuelwmartin

I passed....

YAY!

So, didn't fly for 6 and a half years after having an accident in Kissimmee....went to Sunstate Aviation in Kissimmee 2 weeks ago and revalidated my JAA PPL with a JAA examiner after 6 hours...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2008, 14:40
Replies: 17
Views: 1,964
Posted By samuelwmartin

Solo cross country flight, wrote off the plane -...

Solo cross country flight, wrote off the plane - oops.

But thank you.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2008, 14:29
Replies: 17
Views: 1,964
Posted By samuelwmartin

Recovering from a plane accident

Hi All,

I just wondered if any of you had been involved in any accidents in your aircraft and if so, how you've recovered to fly again since, if you have flown again?

I'm going back to America...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2008, 13:46
Replies: 949
Views: 426,222
Posted By samuelwmartin

Already PPRuNe is appearing in Sky News

Crash Pilot 30 Seconds From Disaster

Updated:14:19, Friday January 18, 2008
<H2>The pilot of a BA jet that crash-landed at Heathrow airport had just 30 seconds to save his passengers, Sky...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jan 2008, 13:22
Replies: 949
Views: 426,222
Posted By samuelwmartin

What's the point in everyone speculating?!?! And...

What's the point in everyone speculating?!?! And then arguing about it and how unlikely or likely it is that what they say is what happened/didn't happen?!

Why can't everyonel just wait until the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2008, 10:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By samuelwmartin

Biggin Hill

What is Biggin Hill like to fly from?

Is it challenging airspace wise?

Also - if I wanted to hire a C172 which school based at BH would I hire from and how much is it?

Thanks,

Sam
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2008, 09:15
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By samuelwmartin

That's what I mean... So if you're only a...

That's what I mean...

So if you're only a quarter of a way there, it would be TE x 4?

Sam
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2008, 08:24
Replies: 3
Views: 856
Posted By samuelwmartin

Track Correction Error

Hi All,

Does this work for correcting track error?

Angle to Destination

= fraction of journey (i.e. ½) turned around (i.e. 2/1)
multiplied by Track Angle Error

I.e. if half way and 6...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2008, 13:52
Replies: 42
Views: 13,147
Posted By samuelwmartin

AH I UNDERSTAND! Amazing. God that was...

AH I UNDERSTAND! Amazing.

God that was ridiculous. I'm just really tired.

THANKS Ilanfairpg!! Much appreciated.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2008, 11:48
Replies: 42
Views: 13,147
Posted By samuelwmartin

So basically you are saying that you can never...

So basically you are saying that you can never fly at FL30? Always FL35 and above?
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2008, 09:24
Replies: 42
Views: 13,147
Posted By samuelwmartin

------------------- OK - I understand that the...

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OK - I understand that the transition altitude is 3000ft amsl - but if the transition altitude is 3000ft AMSL why is the transition level FL35 and the answer FL50? It needs...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2008, 17:09
Replies: 42
Views: 13,147
Posted By samuelwmartin

Quadrantal Rule

Can u fly at the transition altitude. Ie fl30 when using quadrantal rule?

I was told no but think u can?

Also, why is the answer to this question FL50? And not FL30?

An aircraft is flying...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2008, 09:44
Replies: 42
Views: 12,499
Posted By samuelwmartin

Yes my reason for asking the question in the...

Yes my reason for asking the question in the first place was because I want to be able to know and fully understand all the basics inside out and not rely on electronics such as GPS, etc.

Because...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2008, 13:17
Replies: 42
Views: 12,499
Posted By samuelwmartin

Great, thanks for that - I haven't flown for 6...

Great, thanks for that - I haven't flown for 6 years so haven't used it for 6 years, and am renewing my license so it's just requiring a lot of remembering and retention and even basic things like...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2008, 12:47
Replies: 42
Views: 12,499
Posted By samuelwmartin

Thanks. Does anyone else know some useful...

Thanks.

Does anyone else know some useful in-flight calculations I can put on this sheet?

THANKS.

Sam
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2008, 11:43
Replies: 42
Views: 12,499
Posted By samuelwmartin

VOR/ADF Position Fixing

Hi All,

I'm just writing a short sheet on step-by-step guides of what to do when flying - i.e. position fixing, track error correction, etc, to go on my kneeboard.

Can anyone, in step by step...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2008, 10:47
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By samuelwmartin

Renewing JAA PPL - what to study!

Hi there,

Renewing JAA PPL in Florida in 3 weeks - haven't flown for few years. Been studying the books for 5 months or so - not hugely successfully as it's been hard to revise loads whilst doing...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2008, 11:51
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By samuelwmartin

Thanks Martin. No it isn't JAA but then I'm...

Thanks Martin.

No it isn't JAA but then I'm only training to get back up to standard because I already have a license, but haven't flown for a few years, so am using them to do it. And I am...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2008, 11:49
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By samuelwmartin

Air Space competition

OK - so - here's a task for you pilots to help someone out (me!):

Can anyone, in the SIMPLEST terms possible, describe the easiest way to remember and retain how the UK Airspace works - clearance...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2008, 13:43
Replies: 4
Views: 869
Posted By samuelwmartin

Sunstate Aviation, Florida

Hi All,

Off to Sunstate Aviation at Kissimmee in 3 weeks to bring me back up to standard to renew my JAA PPL, which expires this November.

Just wondering if anyone has been to Sunstate or...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2007, 14:05
Replies: 0
Views: 848
Posted By samuelwmartin

The Complete JAR PPL Flying Course DVD

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone has the The Complete JAA PPL Flying Course DVD that they have finished with and wouldn't mind lending to a PPL who's renewing their license and doesn't want to...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2007, 12:29
Replies: 16
Views: 1,695
Posted By samuelwmartin

PA28/C172 Differences

How different are the C172/PA28 a/c and how many hours would it take to convert?

How different are they both to fly?
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2007, 08:09
Replies: 0
Views: 568
Posted By samuelwmartin

Exam book versions

Hi All,

I'm renewing my PPL in January, and am currently studying.

However, my books are from 2001 ish (Jeremy Pratt) and I wanted to know if anyone knows how much they would have changed,...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2007, 12:13
Replies: 20
Views: 2,738
Posted By samuelwmartin

I think it is very informal, and is at the...

I think it is very informal, and is at the examiner's discretion....that's all.

Which is a pretty obvious thing to expect anyway.

I'm doing mine in Florida now at Sunstate Aviation in Jan/Feb...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2007, 10:02
Replies: 20
Views: 2,738
Posted By samuelwmartin

Well the CAA aren't wrong - and I just called...

Well the CAA aren't wrong - and I just called them again to double check!
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2007, 08:05
Replies: 20
Views: 2,738
Posted By samuelwmartin

Thanks for all your replies guys...but it's just...

Thanks for all your replies guys...but it's just a shame that as usual the bitchiness on this website over-rules simple, clear advice!

Having spoken to the CAA to clarify the confusion this has...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2007, 14:38
Replies: 20
Views: 2,738
Posted By samuelwmartin

Thank You

Thank you SO much guys. It's really appreciated to get some common ground from you all!

Sam
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2007, 15:10
Replies: 20
Views: 2,738
Posted By samuelwmartin

Renewing my JAA PPL

Hi there,
Simple question - or so I thought - but many conflicting answers:
I completed my JAA PPL in November 2001.
I want to renew it, and haven't flown since, but intend to do a few hours in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Aug 2007, 12:35
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By samuelwmartin

The Visa here isn't the issue! I only live a ten...

The Visa here isn't the issue! I only live a ten minute walk from the US Embassy in Central London!

It's just which school, what the instruction is like and whether to do a skills test here or...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Aug 2007, 14:11
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By samuelwmartin

A friend of mine is instructing out there, so I...

A friend of mine is instructing out there, so I will probably train with him.

I was told you don't need a visa to train for a PPL. It's for a hobby, not a commerical course such as the CPL or...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2007, 13:52
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By samuelwmartin

Been to Orlando Flight Training - will never go...

Been to Orlando Flight Training - will never go there again! Ever!

There are no set hours - just bringing yourself back up to standard, which shouldn't be too much.

And if you're doing 10...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jul 2007, 09:40
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By samuelwmartin

PPL Hour Building/Renewing in America

Hi All,

I want to renew my license with a few hours flying and a couple of exams (inc skills test) in America.

FYI - I completed my PPL 5 years ago and haven't flown since...(November 2001)....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jul 2007, 14:57
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By samuelwmartin

Thank you! But does anyone know: 1)...

Thank you!

But does anyone know:

1) How many hours I need to do roughly?
2) Which exams I'll have to re-sit - practical and written?
3) America or Britain for doing it?!
4) My books are 5...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
25th Jul 2007, 09:37
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By samuelwmartin

Getting my PPL Back!

Hi there,

I got my PPL in America and finished it off in Britain about 5 years ago (last November).

I want to get back up again and apart from the fact I wouldn't be allowed straight back...
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