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Forum: Private Flying

7th Nov 2008, 19:48

Replies: 30

Branscombe Airfield - Help Needed Again

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Posted By DavidWeston

Rohmer Given that for the past n years, we...

Rohmer

Given that for the past n years, we have been discouraged from using Branscombe without specific permission, it will be difficult to produce evidence of flights in or out, not on an Air...

Forum: Private Flying

2nd Apr 2008, 11:17

Replies: 52

MET OFFICE - Pessimistic Forcasts

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Posted By DavidWeston

Hmm - I don't doubt that, but that doesn't help...

Hmm - I don't doubt that, but that doesn't help when, day after day, the forecast shows significant differences from the actuals

eg in wind strength, speeds of movement of weather changes, risk...

Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes

27th Mar 2008, 22:33

Replies: 352

EXETER

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Posted By DavidWeston

I'd suggest not believing the figures published....

I'd suggest not believing the figures published. The word is that movements lately are well down on the planned target and that the finances are not as healthy as stated.

Works are being slowed...

Forum: Private Flying

25th Mar 2008, 21:12

Replies: 4

Henstridge Fly-in Sunday

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Posted By DavidWeston

I agree, but there are 2 slight problems with...

I agree, but there are 2 slight problems with Henstridge

1) the NIMBYS you have to make sure you avoid (and will be pleased to see the development of the airfield)
2) the stones...... it will be...

Forum: Private Flying

24th Mar 2008, 00:36

Replies: 4

Henstridge Fly-in Sunday

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Posted By DavidWeston

Henstridge Fly-in Sunday

Did anyone manage to make the journey yesterday? It seemed to be OK later in the day, but there were some nasty showers around which put me off.

I feel sorry for the organisers, after all their...

Forum: Private Flying

23rd Mar 2008, 19:30

Replies: 13

Cessna SID

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Posted By DavidWeston

Thanks Guys - that is good stuff. I'll be taking...

Thanks Guys - that is good stuff. I'll be taking this up with our engineers on Tuesday

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Mar 2008, 20:34

Replies: 13

Cessna SID

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Posted By DavidWeston

Sounds about right, but why does this matter for...

Sounds about right, but why does this matter for Cessnas and not PA28s.
Surely for a fixed-pitch prop either all or none should need to be checked - oops shouldn't give the Belgrano any ideas

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Mar 2008, 15:33

Replies: 13

Cessna SID

Views: 3,724

Posted By DavidWeston

Thanks for this I should have said that our...

Thanks for this

I should have said that our MO was saying that the new regime required us to have our prop overhauled, not just checked.

Forum: Private Flying

21st Mar 2008, 22:02

Replies: 13

Cessna SID

Views: 3,724

Posted By DavidWeston

Cessna SID

I've just heard that, as an owner of an 'ageing' Cessna 172, we are subject to a new regime of maintenance which may or may not involve a full check of things like struts, spars and prop.

Does...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Nov 2007, 21:42

Replies: 35

Save Branscombe Airfield By 05 Dec 07

Views: 4,082

Posted By DavidWeston

Thanks David I've sent my letter of support...

Thanks David

I've sent my letter of support in today.

All the very best

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

22nd Oct 2007, 21:06

Replies: 14

Diamonds in the Sky

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Posted By DavidWeston

Thanks for that. I have tried Googling, but...

Thanks for that. I have tried Googling, but without success.

There is a video of the Sparrows with the same name, but the one I am looking for is the series telling the history of commercial...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

22nd Oct 2007, 20:05

Replies: 14

Diamonds in the Sky

Views: 3,714

Posted By DavidWeston

Diamonds in the Sky

In a recent discussion there was some talk about a BBC TV series of this name inthe 1980s or 90s.

Does anyone know if there are commercial videos/dvds available.

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