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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
17th Apr 2024, 19:36
Replies: 9
Views: 4,090
Posted By Maoraigh1

Some tailwheels have a plate with a hole into...

Some tailwheels have a plate with a hole into which a ball clicks. If the plate cracks, taxiing is a continuous correction of turning left/right. I've taxied a Jodel DR10 for almost a mile on tarmac...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Apr 2024, 20:04
Replies: 48
Views: 12,870
Posted By Maoraigh1

"I guess we’ll never know why the twin was doing...

"I guess we’ll never know why the twin was doing 180 kts at 150’ on short final with gear and flaps up."
Going Around?
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2024, 19:44
Replies: 29
Views: 3,271
Posted By Maoraigh1

Consider the conditions at which you will do a...

Consider the conditions at which you will do a precautionary landing - on the best available ground, not a diversion to an airfield. Then don't get into that situation. Without good instruments and...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Feb 2024, 19:15
Replies: 19
Views: 5,076
Posted By Maoraigh1

My opinion is the Hershey Bar Pa28/181 is much...

My opinion is the Hershey Bar Pa28/181 is much more stable than the Pa28/161, so an easier IIFR aircraft.
But not unpleasantly stable.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2024, 18:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,785
Posted By Maoraigh1

My Thruxton time was 27/7 to 21/8 1964....

My Thruxton time was 27/7 to 21/8 1964. Cheapest PPL In the UK.
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Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2024, 19:49
Replies: 19
Views: 2,785
Posted By Maoraigh1

Squadron leader Doran-Webb was the guy - I think...

Squadron leader Doran-Webb was the guy - I think he used a monocle.
I remember seeing an Auster with a Lycoming engine and an underbelly extra fuel tank.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2024, 19:13
Replies: 19
Views: 2,785
Posted By Maoraigh1

I got my PPL at Thruxton in 1964 and my memory is...

I got my PPL at Thruxton in 1964 and my memory is that the boss was a retired squadron leader with a double-barrelled name, unlikely to be still alive today.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
8th Feb 2024, 18:33
Replies: 13
Views: 7,310
Posted By Maoraigh1

Hawker 900 down in Utah

From Denver Post, 8/2/2024:
", a Hawker 900XP charter plane, took off from Grand Junction at 10:37 a.m. and crashed just ten minutes later on the Utah side of the border, according to flight...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2024, 19:40
Replies: 33
Views: 4,790
Posted By Maoraigh1

Kenya is using gyroplanes to patrol for wildlife...

Kenya is using gyroplanes to patrol for wildlife poaching. First pilot's trained in UK, later ones trained in Kenya.
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2024, 19:35
Replies: 1,597
Views: 436,226
Posted By Maoraigh1

"Shagpile (javascript:void(0)) , 7th Jan 2024...

"Shagpile (javascript:void(0)) , 7th Jan 2024 22:35
I also bought two more HC50 slots after the event, for the £150k final retail discount. They’re up to 1200 orders (combined HX/HC) as of 1-2 weeks...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Dec 2023, 18:32
Replies: 28
Views: 3,074
Posted By Maoraigh1

When we fitted a Trig Mode S to our LAA Permit...

When we fitted a Trig Mode S to our LAA Permit Jodel we set all the info.
You need the installation manual.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
14th Dec 2023, 18:24
Replies: 123
Views: 69,999
Posted By Maoraigh1

Were the stated hours total, in command, ...

Were the stated hours total, in command, (logged solo but with another pilot in RHS), or solo?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Nov 2023, 18:27
Replies: 16
Views: 4,564
Posted By Maoraigh1

"Larsen certainly successfully executed this type...

"Larsen certainly successfully executed this type of maneuver under similar conditions in his Army Black Hawk many times."
From the photo, it does not look like a dive or spin-in, but a level...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Nov 2023, 20:24
Replies: 16
Views: 4,564
Posted By Maoraigh1

The low 180 turn was necessary to avoid being...

The low 180 turn was necessary to avoid being trapped towards rising ground, as happened to the King Air.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Nov 2023, 20:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,779
Posted By Maoraigh1

"Sure it was Eshott? I fly from there and don't...

"Sure it was Eshott? I fly from there and don't know where you mean."
Google Earth.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Nov 2023, 19:23
Replies: 19
Views: 3,779
Posted By Maoraigh1

Eshott has solar panels at the end of a disused...

Eshott has solar panels at the end of a disused runway. I mistook that runway for the one in use. Thought the panels were the smoother part of the runway mentioned. Has to do a late go-around.
First...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2023, 21:29
Replies: 16
Views: 1,747
Posted By Maoraigh1

When I joined a Group in 1990, we recorded from...

When I joined a Group in 1990, we recorded from our watches. There were problems. We moved to tach. If someone forgets to log, it can be recovered. No cheating possible. Hourly charge was adjusted to...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Oct 2023, 18:38
Replies: 30
Views: 2,896
Posted By Maoraigh1

I agree with TOO. I have only Mode S. I've...

I agree with TOO. I have only Mode S. I've thought of adding ADS-B out, but will wait for something better than what is available in the UK at present. I have no glass at present, and would like...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Oct 2023, 20:01
Replies: 16
Views: 4,564
Posted By Maoraigh1

A twin (King Air?) was in a fatal crash after...

A twin (King Air?) was in a fatal crash after taking-off there and failing to outclimb the terrain. Two ridges can prevent a turn if an early low turn is not made. That crash, with a professional...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Oct 2023, 20:47
Replies: 18
Views: 4,256
Posted By Maoraigh1

Found BBC item - eventually. No trace and search...

Found BBC item - eventually. No trace and search called off. Only one search aircraft - fixed wing.. Between Norway and Shetland. Destination not known. Departed Germany. Nothing in other media....
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2023, 19:31
Replies: 13
Views: 1,697
Posted By Maoraigh1

Acceleration does not need increase in speed....

Acceleration does not need increase in speed. Decrease also has acceleration. Cheapest would be a drop from a calculated height.
My old Astra could get very high acceleration if driven into a...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2023, 19:16
Replies: 78
Views: 6,271
Posted By Maoraigh1

Returning to Inverness, back when the oil...

Returning to Inverness, back when the oil dispersant DC3s were based there:
ATC: "Are you visual with the Dakota on final?"
Me: "GWF Affirm"
ATC: "Position behind it. Report final."
A few days...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Sep 2023, 18:50
Replies: 128
Views: 77,485
Posted By Maoraigh1

History...

History (http://laarfly.co.uk/History.htm#CHAPTER_4_-_THE_1990S_AND_THE_FINAL_DAYS_RAF) Pic of G-ATVX. I (no service links) now part-own her with an ex-Laarbruch RAF Police guy.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2023, 20:28
Replies: 78
Views: 6,271
Posted By Maoraigh1

I use whatever ATC call me. There used to be two...

I use whatever ATC call me. There used to be two local aircraft with one letter difference and when both on radio ATC used full callsign.
I was told to use Type replacing N in the US but later was...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2023, 18:29
Replies: 3
Views: 999
Posted By Maoraigh1

The spinner backplate had a crack. Posted on...

The spinner backplate had a crack. Posted on another forum, was given a German email address, contacted it on Monday evening and the part was in the UK that week. Earlier I had got a flap motor link,...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2023, 17:17
Replies: 18
Views: 1,407
Posted By Maoraigh1

"There has to be absolute clarity on who is...

"There has to be absolute clarity on who is acting as PIC before the flight."
Agree, but P1 can ask a qualified pax to become P1 if he can't handle a deteriorating situation.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2023, 21:50
Replies: 3
Views: 999
Posted By Maoraigh1

I'm 5/6 owner of a Bolkow Bò208C Junior. I...

I'm 5/6 owner of a Bolkow Bò208C Junior. I haven't flown it since yesterday. A very simple aircraft, and should be cheap to operate if in good condition. My one was stripped to bare metal, proofed,...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2023, 18:50
Replies: 37
Views: 3,647
Posted By Maoraigh1

I haven't found the map, but wonder if this will...

I haven't found the map, but wonder if this will affect/stop north - south VFR traffic on the east side of the UK, with low cloud?
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2023, 18:05
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By Maoraigh1

$150 per year is uneconomic for someone who...

$150 per year is uneconomic for someone who doesn't use it every year. Not a problem for frequent users.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2023, 18:52
Replies: 6
Views: 708
Posted By Maoraigh1

USA FAA. 61.75 proposed change.

https://www.regulations.gov/document/FAA-2023-1194-0001/comment
For those of us who fly on occasional holidays this would make the 61.75 uneconomic.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2023, 18:47
Replies: 31
Views: 4,181
Posted By Maoraigh1

The Jodel DR1050 is very easy to land on a hard...

The Jodel DR1050 is very easy to land on a hard runway. The problem is keeping it straight afterwards.
That problem doesn't exist on grass.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Aug 2023, 20:52
Replies: 43
Views: 11,631
Posted By Maoraigh1

The C150/152 control lock fits behind the yoke...

The C150/152 control lock fits behind the yoke and holds it solid. The standard one is unmissable from the seats with its warning plate.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2023, 21:15
Replies: 3
Views: 755
Posted By Maoraigh1

Confirm: a non-US country is saying you need a US...

Confirm: a non-US country is saying you need a US Medical to fly a US registered aircraft in their airspace with a 61.75 US Licence.
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Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2023, 19:18
Replies: 1
Views: 386
Posted By Maoraigh1

Where are you? I'm looking to sell shares in a...

Where are you? I'm looking to sell shares in a Bolkow Junior at Inverness soon.. There might be shares at Longside, Insch, Easterton (Elgin), if you talked to people there.
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Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jul 2023, 17:41
Replies: 35
Views: 6,987
Posted By Maoraigh1

(Posts appeared as I typed this, which I hadn't...

(Posts appeared as I typed this, which I hadn't seen.)
Thread drift: Does anyone know anthing about the "Children's Air Ambulance" for which addresses in Northern Scotland have received fund raising...
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