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Forum: Rumours & News

9th May 2009, 12:04

Replies: 46

Reaction to TCAS RA

Views: 19,444

Posted By aprildavy

As a developer of ATC safety nets equipment and a...

As a developer of ATC safety nets equipment and a sometime pilot, it's also important to point out that normally the pilot is following ATC instructions while in controlled airspace. If a TCAS RA is...

Forum: Private Flying

17th Apr 2009, 16:24

Replies: 25

PPL??????????

Views: 3,083

Posted By aprildavy

Yes, the PPL can be done in 28 days - I did my 35...

Yes, the PPL can be done in 28 days - I did my 35 hour PPL in 1976 in 8 days, at Edinburgh, in the summer. It was extremely intensive. I doubt you will do it in 3 weeks if you cannot commit to be...

Forum: Private Flying

17th Apr 2009, 16:13

Replies: 27

Artificial Horizon advise please b4 I spend lots

Views: 3,007

Posted By aprildavy

Sorry to on, over several messages. The reason...

Sorry to on, over several messages.
The reason people say a T&S, or Turn Coordinator is perferable to a AH, if you only have one, is that the T&S cannot topple, and always shows you the correct way...

Forum: Private Flying

17th Apr 2009, 16:06

Replies: 27

Artificial Horizon advise please b4 I spend lots

Views: 3,007

Posted By aprildavy

More... Or should I say a turn coordinater. The...

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Or should I say a turn coordinater. The problem when I lost control in cloud was that I couldn't tell which way the plane was turning. It was turning so fast that the magnetic compass was...

Forum: Private Flying

17th Apr 2009, 15:58

Replies: 27

Artificial Horizon advise please b4 I spend lots

Views: 3,007

Posted By aprildavy

Could I strongly recommend that you fit, as a...

Could I strongly recommend that you fit, as a minimum, a turn and slip, if you can't afford a horizon. It is perfectly possible to fly safely for a limited period of time on the T&S in cloud or poor...

Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

12th Aug 2007, 16:11

Replies: 12

Density Altitude

Views: 4,467

Posted By aprildavy

Calculation of Density Altitude using CRP-5

In the Pooley's CRP-5, to calculate density altitude, use the AIR SPEED window. Match the pressure altitude (say 300 ft) with air temperature at the airfield, say 30 deg C. Read out the density...

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