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Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2011, 18:35
Replies: 3
Views: 1,911
Posted By Dr_Tre

I am in a group at Bagby and have no complaints ...

I am in a group at Bagby and have no complaints - yes the aircraft have hours on them and may be a little tatty but they are well maintained. The IFR nav kit is WWII (it does have a skymap III GPS -...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2011, 10:58
Replies: 14
Views: 12,406
Posted By Dr_Tre

Thanks to all the replies so far. It is...

Thanks to all the replies so far. It is definitely a microlight and has a 450Kg MTOW.

The aircraft is an S6 ESD XL. I visited her recently and noted that the last Weight and Balance was performed...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2011, 11:58
Replies: 14
Views: 12,406
Posted By Dr_Tre

Rod1 - thanks for the link, i'll read it...

Rod1 - thanks for the link, i'll read it thoroughly. Is this aircraft 'looked after' by the LAA rather than the BMAA then? No Idea about inspectors as I currently fly a non equity warrior maintained...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2011, 10:33
Replies: 14
Views: 12,406
Posted By Dr_Tre

Question Rans S6 questions

Hi folks

I'm in the early stages of looking at buying a share in a Rans S6 and just have a few questions (I have searched the forum for answers - honest!) for anyone who flies/ has flown one and...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2011, 20:34
Replies: 21
Views: 8,890
Posted By Dr_Tre

Yes its a revalidation - FREE!!!!! (I...

Yes its a revalidation - FREE!!!!!

(I couldn't remember paying anything last time but you know how these things go......)

Thanks for your extremely prompt reply Backpacker :D



cheers
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2011, 20:21
Replies: 21
Views: 8,890
Posted By Dr_Tre

UK PPL Revalidation - Does it cost £?

Sorry guys i've had a look on the CAA webs*ite and quickly came to the conclusion that it would be quicker to use the collective experience of the pprune forum :ok:

I've just revalidated (I am...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2011, 15:53
Replies: 62
Views: 35,144
Posted By Dr_Tre

In an Avionic Smoke situation there is the option...

In an Avionic Smoke situation there is the option of entering into Emergency Electrical Configuration with the press of just one button. It is designed to shed all electrics except what's necessary...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2011, 20:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By Dr_Tre

Tailwheel Training in North Yorkshire

Folks, one of my New Year ambitions is to add a tailwheel 'rating' to my skill set. I live in North Yorkshire, does anyone have any advise, info, opinions etc. which may help me decide which airfield...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Aug 2010, 20:33
Replies: 59
Views: 23,024
Posted By Dr_Tre

Sounds like 'Ryanair' aren't working you hard...

Sounds like 'Ryanair' aren't working you hard enough!

Flight simmer alert :D
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2010, 10:18
Replies: 29
Views: 4,205
Posted By Dr_Tre

Thanks everyone for you input especially 7 of 9...

Thanks everyone for you input especially 7 of 9 and shytorque- some great tips which I fully intend to utilise. :ok:

I think i'll file a flight plan one way and try zone crossings and not file for...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2010, 05:31
Replies: 29
Views: 4,205
Posted By Dr_Tre

Thanks for posting folks :ok: (especially as this...

Thanks for posting folks :ok: (especially as this has been done recently - apologies for that)

I'm getting the impression that its a waste of time filing a flight plan!

If anyone does have any...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2010, 21:23
Replies: 29
Views: 4,205
Posted By Dr_Tre

To file a VFR flight plan or not

I'm planning a big fat VFR flight from North Yorkshire to Down South and theres tonnes of class D in the way of the most efficient route (i.e a straight line!).

I was wondering, all things being...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Jun 2010, 11:32
Replies: 9
Views: 2,650
Posted By Dr_Tre

Thanks Whopity :ok: (b)(1) clearley in...

Thanks Whopity :ok:

(b)(1) clearley in contravention of the 900 hour rule surely? ;)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Jun 2010, 14:19
Replies: 9
Views: 2,650
Posted By Dr_Tre

xx621 Have you discussed the forthcoming...

xx621

Have you discussed the forthcoming changes to CRI rating privileges with your chosen school? I am interested in the course myself but am having some difficulty finding out what restrictions...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th May 2010, 20:06
Replies: 1,543
Views: 856,707
Posted By Dr_Tre

I've taken a 320 into TIP a couple of times. Due...

I've taken a 320 into TIP a couple of times. Due to the ATC 'surprise' factor, my briefings seem to take ages whilst we cover all the scenarios that may present themselves e.g. wind favouring 09 so...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2010, 12:13
Replies: 35
Views: 2,976
Posted By Dr_Tre

Just remembered about Safe Airplane Travel for...

Just remembered about Safe Airplane Travel for Kids - CARES Child Aviation Restraint System | Kids Fly Safe - CARES | Kids Fly Safe (http://www.kidsflysafe.com/)

CAA approved too! (wonder how much...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2010, 20:49
Replies: 35
Views: 2,976
Posted By Dr_Tre

Anyone have any tips on securing a car seat into...

Anyone have any tips on securing a car seat into a PA28? The rear seats only have lap belts. My son is only 10 months old so he's a bit too young for just a booster seat. :)
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2009, 18:02
Replies: 109
Views: 53,098
Posted By Dr_Tre

Thanks Fitter2 - that evens things out a bit! ...

Thanks Fitter2 - that evens things out a bit!

Slopey - does the AV display airways?
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2009, 15:34
Replies: 109
Views: 53,098
Posted By Dr_Tre

Thanks folks for all the replies :ok: £36...

Thanks folks for all the replies :ok:

£36 per year does seem rather good value for all the database updates - Does anyone know haw much Garmin charge for their updates?

AV80R is looking pretty...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2009, 16:20
Replies: 109
Views: 53,098
Posted By Dr_Tre

Thanks for the link BEagle - i'll check it out. I...

Thanks for the link BEagle - i'll check it out. I don't have any experience of previous Garmin products however, really I was just asking the question to help Santa decide between an Aera 500 and an...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2009, 22:03
Replies: 109
Views: 53,098
Posted By Dr_Tre

Garmin Aera 500

Folks I know this portable GPS is really new to the market but does anyone have experience of it yet? specifically are the main aviation features (moving map etc) just a 296/ 496 repackaged?
Garmin...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2009, 13:39
Replies: 30
Views: 4,234
Posted By Dr_Tre

I went to the original planning meeting and...

I went to the original planning meeting and you've never seen a bigger bunch of misinformed oldies that is the Hambleton planning committee.

The questions and issues they raised were on the whole,...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2009, 12:08
Replies: 29
Views: 6,039
Posted By Dr_Tre

Anyone got a rough idea what an ILS approach at...

Anyone got a rough idea what an ILS approach at this 'level' of airfield would cost the average PA28 er these days?
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2009, 21:14
Replies: 10
Views: 1,493
Posted By Dr_Tre

Initially I thought your post had NIMBY written...

Initially I thought your post had NIMBY written all over it but I see from your previous posts that indeed you do seem to be a flyer :)

There was an article in Pilot magazine a year or so ago with...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2009, 15:51
Replies: 7
Views: 3,854
Posted By Dr_Tre

Good points folks, I suppose that the rejected...

Good points folks, I suppose that the rejected take-off stopping distance and landing perf requirements are the ones to be wary of here. Its tricky as i'm sure the strip won't want me conducting...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2009, 18:43
Replies: 7
Views: 3,854
Posted By Dr_Tre

Cheers, will give them a try..........anyone...

Cheers, will give them a try..........anyone else???
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2009, 10:46
Replies: 7
Views: 3,854
Posted By Dr_Tre

Question Grass runway matting - effects on performance?

Hi all, I am shortly to start operating from a grass airfield which has had the strip reinforced with plastic matting. I'm not sure if its S2T Grass Reinforcement Perfo (http://www.perfo-uk.com/) ...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2008, 09:12
Replies: 49
Views: 5,931
Posted By Dr_Tre

I believe that both of the schools on Loch Earn...

I believe that both of the schools on Loch Earn (Caledonian and Neils) are owner/ operator/ instructor all rolled into one person. These individuals don't work for 'peanuts' because thats all they...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
10th Aug 2008, 18:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,792
Posted By Dr_Tre

it has happened before.

it has happened before.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2008, 14:35
Replies: 116
Views: 13,905
Posted By Dr_Tre

Thanks for the reply mm_flynn. You're...

Thanks for the reply mm_flynn.

You're preaching to the converted here, I'm all for mode C - i was only asking to help settle a 'disagreement'. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2008, 13:46
Replies: 116
Views: 13,905
Posted By Dr_Tre

Minor thread creep................ not in...

Minor thread creep................


not in range of any books at the mo, can anyone answer this v.quick question with certainty - at the mo', is a transponder mandatory for class D airspace...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2008, 22:36
Replies: 51
Views: 5,348
Posted By Dr_Tre

To judge the flare...........look at the far end...

To judge the flare...........look at the far end of the runway. Always works for me.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2008, 11:16
Replies: 26
Views: 3,327
Posted By Dr_Tre

Thumbs down Another Regional Airport Rip-Off

C1196/08 (AGA) Tuesday, 1 Apr 2008

Ref UK AIP EGNV 2.4/handling services and facilities, 7 remarks.
EGNV 2.4 line 7 -
delete wording - aircraft exceeding 2 metric tonnes are subject to...
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