PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Search: Posts Made By: vintagemember
Showing results 1 to 31 of 31
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jan 2021, 02:25
Replies: 13
Views: 3,346
Posted By vintagemember

I’m sorry to hear this news, I did my first TRE...

I’m sorry to hear this news, I did my first TRE check with Dick in 1997; a lap or two of the Charlie Tango followed by a decent pub lunch. Can’t imagine any CAA ride being so thirst quenching in the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th May 2020, 16:25
Replies: 4,942
Views: 726,947
Posted By vintagemember

I am a brave man; it’s definitely not a Tomtit. I...

I am a brave man; it’s definitely not a Tomtit. I owned a Tomtit for many years and am well acquainted with the 8 valve Anzani as well.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Apr 2020, 01:25
Replies: 4,942
Views: 726,947
Posted By vintagemember

I think the engine is an 8 valve Anzani; the...

I think the engine is an 8 valve Anzani; the valvegear is wrong for a Blackburne Tomtit.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2019, 11:27
Replies: 22
Views: 7,241
Posted By vintagemember

A Piper Apache belonging to Dan-Air flew into...

A Piper Apache belonging to Dan-Air flew into high ground near Loxhill (south of Godalming) in 1966.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2019, 21:43
Replies: 22
Views: 7,241
Posted By vintagemember

The gaff owned by the Shah was at Munstead Heath,...

The gaff owned by the Shah was at Munstead Heath, just south east of Godalming. Easy to spot on google due to the teardrop shaped horse gallops in the grounds. A previous owner of that property had...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Oct 2016, 21:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,659
Posted By vintagemember

Miles McCallum, Straight and Level Aircraft...

Miles McCallum, Straight and Level Aircraft Engineering, Somerset.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2015, 04:19
Replies: 19
Views: 5,516
Posted By vintagemember

It was all serene and rather beautiful gliding...

It was all serene and rather beautiful gliding down in silence. The lack of propeller drag contributed to an ROD of about 500 FPM and it took about 5 minutes to reach the ground. Thank you for your...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2015, 08:27
Replies: 19
Views: 5,516
Posted By vintagemember

I am the owner and pilot of the aircraft involved...

I am the owner and pilot of the aircraft involved in this incident. A Mayday was declared on the Newquay Approach frequency and subsequently cancelled (via relay with another aircraft) once I'd...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Aug 2012, 11:04
Replies: 1,676
Views: 932,982
Posted By vintagemember

Is it true the CP is leaving? Probably worth...

Is it true the CP is leaving? Probably worth putting garlic, a rosary and a crucifix in one's flight bag.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2012, 06:06
Replies: 19
Views: 4,980
Posted By vintagemember

Differences training does not expire for the SEP...

Differences training does not expire for the SEP class, although one might decide to undertake voluntary refresher training if desired. Rather depends on your Darwinian instinct! Read LASORS, Section...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2012, 10:57
Replies: 1,676
Views: 932,982
Posted By vintagemember

Given that the MD owns a Messerschmitt, a yacht...

Given that the MD owns a Messerschmitt, a yacht formerly belonging to Hermann Goering and also turned up at the Goodwood Revival dressed as a German Paratroop (as did an objectionable short...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Feb 2012, 06:54
Replies: 1,676
Views: 932,982
Posted By vintagemember

Funny you should mention the ovens when in my...

Funny you should mention the ovens when in my opinion working for Eastern Airways was, as I recall, about as cheerful and rewarding as being send to a concentration camp.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2012, 15:36
Replies: 153
Views: 66,112
Posted By vintagemember

It is unfortunate that the editor of Light...

It is unfortunate that the editor of Light Aviation magazine chose to write an article stupidly comparing the Mk26 Spitfire to the real thing. It is a look - like, no more, no less. The editor seems...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2012, 03:41
Replies: 18
Views: 3,482
Posted By vintagemember

Flying For Fun Pt 1 - YouTube Here it is, a...

Flying For Fun Pt 1 - YouTube

Here it is, a charming little film.

In 10 parts.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2011, 14:45
Replies: 18
Views: 3,482
Posted By vintagemember

Oh that's tremendous, a picture of the tin shed...

Oh that's tremendous, a picture of the tin shed and taken from the very machine.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7142/6493449079_029913d26f_z.jpg

This is the puppy shed at Oxney Farm, rebuilt in...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2011, 16:21
Replies: 18
Views: 3,482
Posted By vintagemember

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6493448675_ca26...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6493448675_ca26c3a453_z.jpg

Nothing wrong with being an anorak..... This is the spot where the tin hangar was built for the film 'Flying For Fun', you can...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2011, 11:22
Replies: 18
Views: 3,482
Posted By vintagemember

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6465463717_550c...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6465463717_550c4318fa.jpg

Glider? Only for the film!
Forum: Terms and Endearment
16th Oct 2011, 08:11
Replies: 3,326
Views: 1,385,000
Posted By vintagemember

Pumps, The sample stuff BA sends out is...

Pumps,

The sample stuff BA sends out is good for brushing up, also the Kent University website has all manner of verbal and numerical tests to practice. Be yourself at the interview, don't try to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Dec 2010, 11:24
Replies: 62
Views: 10,821
Posted By vintagemember

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy! Welded up from steel...

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy! Welded up from steel tube, three gash Leonides engines and no paperwork!

YouTube - Armstrong Whitworth Argosy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jku2AE91LHU)
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2010, 16:18
Replies: 17
Views: 2,972
Posted By vintagemember

Pendine Sands in South Wales.

Pendine Sands in South Wales.
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2010, 10:01
Replies: 190
Views: 127,518
Posted By vintagemember

The pub at Arlingham (SW of Gloucester) does...

The pub at Arlingham (SW of Gloucester) does excellent food. You can land on the beach (good hard sand) and it's a five minute walk.

Check your tide table first.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Jan 2010, 10:05
Replies: 20
Views: 3,240
Posted By vintagemember

I see Mrs Pratt has yet to gather any comment on...

I see Mrs Pratt has yet to gather any comment on her Youtube videos. Is it time to start the offensive? The video shows an aeroplane flying, not very low, near what I imagine is her house. Wow.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Dec 2009, 09:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,712
Posted By vintagemember

Tilstock - The Airfield Information Exchange...

Tilstock - The Airfield Information Exchange (http://www.airfieldinformationexchange.org/community/showthread.php?t=2133)


Have you looked here?
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2009, 09:55
Replies: 4
Views: 926
Posted By vintagemember

Meaux Esbly is just north of EuroDismal.

Meaux Esbly is just north of EuroDismal.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
29th Apr 2009, 10:02
Replies: 25
Views: 5,135
Posted By vintagemember

If you are the character I think you are then...

If you are the character I think you are then you're not telling the true story. Having completed the ground school with a turboprop operator in the UK it's piss poor to then ask for unpaid leave...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Nov 2008, 17:13
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By vintagemember

The Dash 8 - 300 is powered by hamsters that run...

The Dash 8 - 300 is powered by hamsters that run in wheels. The hamsters like their cages to be filled with shredded paper so they can rest in comfort between sectors. All those CVs sent in will be...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Nov 2008, 16:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,596
Posted By vintagemember

Air Southwest

It might be a good time to send a CV to Plymouth.:ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2008, 17:06
Replies: 29
Views: 6,234
Posted By vintagemember

Peter Lucas is well past 70 and still instructing...

Peter Lucas is well past 70 and still instructing on the Dash 8 300 and 400, he did my type rating some years ago, a delightful and charming man.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2008, 13:00
Replies: 35
Views: 9,372
Posted By vintagemember

The Vintage Sports Car Club used to hold driving...

The Vintage Sports Car Club used to hold driving tests and sprints at Heston in the 1950s. They might be able to help with your research. You'll find their homepage via google.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2008, 18:42
Replies: 44
Views: 7,081
Posted By vintagemember

Aeronca C3 with long range tanks and a blind...

Aeronca C3 with long range tanks and a blind flying panel. Did London to Capetown in 1936.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
6th Aug 2008, 11:55
Replies: 13
Views: 1,175
Posted By vintagemember

Surely the captain is worshipped by his crew...

Surely the captain is worshipped by his crew members and passengers?

I know quite a few like this!!
Showing results 1 to 31 of 31


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.