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Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2015, 11:46
Replies: 20
Views: 4,405
Posted By 172 driver

What are the sizes of the strips?

What are the sizes of the strips?
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2013, 10:41
Replies: 13
Views: 4,751
Posted By 172 driver

There are four fixed wing flying schools at...

There are four fixed wing flying schools at Halfpenny Green, so I'm sure you'll find one that suits you without any need to go to Coventry. You can find a full list on the airport's website.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2012, 11:24
Replies: 24
Views: 20,960
Posted By 172 driver

Legally, I think not. Duty on AVGAS is...

Legally, I think not. Duty on AVGAS is significantly lower than duty on forecourt petrol and the fuel is supplied for aviation use only. Additional duty would need to be paid if the fuel were to be...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2012, 11:47
Replies: 40
Views: 23,505
Posted By 172 driver

What a strange thread. I would normally avoid...

What a strange thread. I would normally avoid getting involved but seem to have been drawn into this in rather an unexpected fashion.

It’s not unusual to see those attacking an organisation...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th Aug 2010, 11:01
Replies: 17
Views: 1,961
Posted By 172 driver

Half price landings for all helis - the more, the...

Half price landings for all helis - the more, the merrier!

Nothing special planned, but it seemed to us that helicopter flyers often get forgotten about when it comes to aerodrome activities. Cafe...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2009, 09:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,159
Posted By 172 driver

Halfpenny Green - £25 per circuit session for...

Halfpenny Green - £25 per circuit session for singles, £45 per session for twins up to 3 tonnes.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2009, 23:16
Replies: 33
Views: 2,665
Posted By 172 driver

I used to be terrified of flying so did a 'Fear...

I used to be terrified of flying so did a 'Fear of Flying' course (the Aviatours/BA one). After travelling on large aircraft, I decided to prove a point to myself by learning to fly. Never looked...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Sep 2008, 07:04
Replies: 30
Views: 13,869
Posted By 172 driver

Or skip to 46:20 to save time.

Or skip to 46:20 to save time.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2008, 11:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,196
Posted By 172 driver

Lasham Air Fair - 6th September - all welcome

In September, Lasham Gliding Society is holding the UK Qualifying round of the FAI/IGC Sailplane Grand Prix series, a new format of glider racing which is designed to be more interesting to watch and...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
29th Feb 2008, 22:09
Replies: 84
Views: 23,586
Posted By 172 driver

EADS/Airbus beats Boeing....

to US tanker contract:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7272129.stm

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/02/29/221938/airbus-trumps-boeing-as-northrop-wins-kc-x-contract.html
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2008, 17:56
Replies: 112
Views: 40,164
Posted By 172 driver

I seem to have inadvertently created confusion. I...

I seem to have inadvertently created confusion. I shall try to be clearer.

The Staff Tug Pilot doesn't have to pay for training. He/she isn't paid for flying (a legal requirement - sorry,...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2008, 19:32
Replies: 112
Views: 40,164
Posted By 172 driver

Picking up on a few of the points raised: ...

Picking up on a few of the points raised:

The role is unpaid as this role is suitable for a PPL and it's illegal to pay a PPL to fly
We don't charge the staff tuggie for their training
Quite...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2008, 12:43
Replies: 112
Views: 40,164
Posted By 172 driver

Vacancy for tug pilot - unpaid.

Lasham Gliding Society has a vacancy for a summer season tug pilot. Requirements are: PPL, 100 hours power, Silver C, Current Medical. Previous tugging experience would be useful, but is not...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2006, 01:06
Replies: 27
Views: 10,978
Posted By 172 driver

Anyone know who was involved? (also ex...

Anyone know who was involved?

(also ex Denham FISO)
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2006, 07:01
Replies: 3
Views: 966
Posted By 172 driver

It's a few years since I flew in there, but it...

It's a few years since I flew in there, but it wasn't expensive at the time. Perfectly straightforward airport to use at the time.

My only hotel recommendation would be to book something in...
Forum: Rumours & News
29th Mar 2006, 14:44
Replies: 208
Views: 113,989
Posted By 172 driver

Ryaniar website currently says FR9884 "Diverted...

Ryaniar website currently says FR9884 "Diverted to Ballykelly due to technical fault".

I wonder what sort of technical fault?
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Aug 2005, 00:34
Replies: 331
Views: 56,095
Posted By 172 driver

Conan The Barber , IMHO there isn't any religious...

Conan The Barber , IMHO there isn't any religious or racial aspect to any of this. From your comment, I assume you agree.....
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
12th Aug 2005, 23:36
Replies: 331
Views: 56,095
Posted By 172 driver

Baron rouge - thank you for the 'French' view of...

Baron rouge - thank you for the 'French' view of the situation. You are clearly misinformed and misguided; we aren't full of children and elderly women working for little pay, and you'll find that...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2004, 08:58
Replies: 17
Views: 1,276
Posted By 172 driver

Actually, the main problem seems to us to be a...

Actually, the main problem seems to us to be a bit different to what you're suggesting.

We currently get almost all our compaints from Lavant when runway 24 is in use. At first glance this...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2003, 07:34
Replies: 21
Views: 3,274
Posted By 172 driver

P800 OS

Flyingfemme -

The P800 uses the Symbian operating system - effectively the latest release of Psion's OS. Symbian is owned by several of the phone manufacturers (Ericsson, Nokia, Motorola and Psion...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2003, 01:57
Replies: 21
Views: 3,274
Posted By 172 driver

Sony P800

The P800 does indeed fit the bill, apart from the requirement for it to be cheap.

It is a PDA and phone, with two web browsers available along with e-mail, camera, etc. Contacts, diary, etc...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2003, 06:34
Replies: 14
Views: 1,390
Posted By 172 driver

Helis and F/W on pumps

Which is why we've just obtained a shiny new AVGAS bowser at Goodwood - so that it's no longer necessary for helicopters to taxi near the pumps.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2003, 02:51
Replies: 13
Views: 1,231
Posted By 172 driver

Breaking cover... Sorry you didn't feel...

Breaking cover...

Sorry you didn't feel welcome on Sunday - you are welcome whether or not you're using a free landing fee voucher.

We don't generally get complaints about the runways; they're...
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Jan 2003, 15:09
Replies: 0
Views: 684
Posted By 172 driver

Hangarage charges

Anyone care to comment on the going rate for hangarage for an AS350 Single Squirrel?

TIA
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2002, 11:48
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By 172 driver

I visited Ibiza a couple of years ago and it was...

I visited Ibiza a couple of years ago and it was very straightforward. You have to spend some of the sea crossing quite low level, but we had a splendid flight from Valencia (Ibiza wasn't where we'd...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2002, 22:17
Replies: 11
Views: 769
Posted By 172 driver

Traffords details

Keef -

You can contact Traffords on 0870 9000 331 or their website is www.traffordsinsurance.co.uk (http://www.traffordsinsurance.co.uk/) .

Hope this helps!
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2002, 22:06
Replies: 11
Views: 769
Posted By 172 driver

Annual policy recommendation

I've no connection with this outfit, other than as a satisfied customer, but Traffords in Flitwick fixed me up with an annual world wide policy to include both private flying and skiing for £96 per...
Forum: ATC Issues
1st Oct 2001, 21:46
Replies: 2
Views: 1,075
Posted By 172 driver

Smile TB - There are two written exams, one of...

TB -

There are two written exams, one of which you are exempt from if you hold a PPL (which I presume you are, looking at your profile).

The exam you will have to sit is fairly straightforward...
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