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Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2003, 05:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,003
Posted By Troy Tempest

I disagree about sane answers! My existing Life...

I disagree about sane answers! My existing Life assurance company decided to treble my premium after I filled in their aviation questionnaire so I went for a specialist broker who got me 100k at a...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2003, 02:48
Replies: 46
Views: 4,406
Posted By Troy Tempest

The problem seems to be that there is a limited...

The problem seems to be that there is a limited amount of (recycled) information available for articles - or is there?

I first got into writing by thinking exactly the same - all the existing...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Jul 2003, 04:51
Replies: 20
Views: 3,449
Posted By Troy Tempest

To be fair having worked with environmental...

To be fair having worked with environmental health officers in the past I know that some bouts of food poisoning can occur very quickly and have very debilitating effects - not something you would...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Apr 2003, 05:05
Replies: 31
Views: 2,932
Posted By Troy Tempest

Good to see, though, that some of the "Sheds" are...

Good to see, though, that some of the "Sheds" are being preserved for future generations to marvel over!

I know at least two are presently undergoing restoration in museums (in NI and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Nov 2002, 11:26
Replies: 76
Views: 7,137
Posted By Troy Tempest

The other interesting point to note about the...

The other interesting point to note about the previous list is that the bulk of the money goes to those large organisations that already are extremely well funded. Those trying to preserve our...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Nov 2002, 23:02
Replies: 76
Views: 7,137
Posted By Troy Tempest

Just came to this thread quite late on and must...

Just came to this thread quite late on and must comment about the Vulcan in Sunderland - it is not in "quite a state" - it is still structurally very sound and is currently undergoing a repaint. I...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2002, 19:18
Replies: 13
Views: 2,831
Posted By Troy Tempest

Just out of interest (as it is a long time since...

Just out of interest (as it is a long time since I took a PPL medical) what are the main diagnostic tests carried out by an AME? I don't recall having any elaborate diagnsotic tests etc or anything...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Oct 2002, 14:42
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By Troy Tempest

Yes - contact your nearest museum as I'm sure...

Yes - contact your nearest museum as I'm sure they'll take your hand off!! I'm involved with North East Aircraft museum and we are always looking for volunteers - no engineering skills are necessary...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2002, 19:04
Replies: 31
Views: 2,412
Posted By Troy Tempest

Interesting thing about the ID cards. I was...

Interesting thing about the ID cards. I was refused entry onto a moderate sized airport for a flying lesson with a school based there because I had no photo ID. I was with the instructor and this...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2002, 21:52
Replies: 58
Views: 5,523
Posted By Troy Tempest

And everything else in the world also requires an...

And everything else in the world also requires an evidence base to show that it will work and the NPPL is no exception.

All the critics so far are suggesting that the minimum number of hours =...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2002, 18:23
Replies: 58
Views: 5,523
Posted By Troy Tempest

Hi again BEagle The 25 SEP hours I logged...

Hi again BEagle

The 25 SEP hours I logged were gained when I was learning to fly for the pre JAR PPL. Basically it was all the exercises up until I completed 4 hours solo and about to start on...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2002, 21:35
Replies: 58
Views: 5,523
Posted By Troy Tempest

Hi BEagle Going back to my earlier message...

Hi BEagle

Going back to my earlier message the 25 hours I previously gained were SEP on the same type aircraft I'm learning on now! - I've been told from various sources that I can and can't count...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2002, 20:42
Replies: 58
Views: 5,523
Posted By Troy Tempest

Is there a problem finding schools to offer the...

Is there a problem finding schools to offer the NPPL? Here in the North East I've had no problem finding people who want to teach me to fly on the NPPL - the major issue has been choosing which...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2002, 17:39
Replies: 27
Views: 3,309
Posted By Troy Tempest

Intersting point about the medical - I'm only...

Intersting point about the medical - I'm only doing the NPPL for that reason and I am also experiencing difficulties with the GP in getting the declaration sorted. They don't know what it's about...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jul 2002, 18:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,474
Posted By Troy Tempest

Jet Provosts

Hi there

I'm researching the history of the Jet Provost for (hopefully) a few articles and other projects and I'm looking for anecdotes, stories and information from pilots who flew them as I'd...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2002, 19:10
Replies: 47
Views: 3,844
Posted By Troy Tempest

I've just read a reported quote from the CMO at...

I've just read a reported quote from the CMO at the CAA which said that if you can't attain the JAR Class 2 you are unlikely to attain the DVLA class 2 medical - which seems a little at odds to what...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2002, 18:53
Replies: 65
Views: 6,877
Posted By Troy Tempest

Yep - I think the NPPL is going to be a real...

Yep - I think the NPPL is going to be a real boost for GA in this country and the knock on effects could bring benefits across the board - especially encouraging more people to get interested in...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2002, 18:04
Replies: 65
Views: 6,877
Posted By Troy Tempest

Well I for one am pleased that the NPPL is...

Well I for one am pleased that the NPPL is finally on the horizon - I too have eyesight which fails me for the JAR-PPL however I fly gliders quite happily and manage to see particularly well whilst...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Dec 2001, 22:27
Replies: 25
Views: 3,030
Posted By Troy Tempest

Post The Vulcan at Sunderland is still very much there...

The Vulcan at Sunderland is still very much there - thankfully the vandalism has been light (but still unappreciated) - if you turn up on a Sunday and there's enough of us there you can have a look...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2001, 23:07
Replies: 25
Views: 3,030
Posted By Troy Tempest

Post A report about the Vulcan crash in Co Durham can...

A report about the Vulcan crash in Co Durham can be found at he North East Aircraft Museum's web site
<a href="http://members.tripod.com/~BDaugherty/neam/wingate.html"...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2001, 20:22
Replies: 30
Views: 1,943
Posted By Troy Tempest

Post I think you hit the nail on the head by stating...

I think you hit the nail on the head by stating that by around 80 hours (or another appropriate time) the differences will pan out. I can't see why NPPL licence holders cannot instruct providing...
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