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Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2011, 08:26
Replies: 14
Views: 6,084
Posted By Southern Cross

Electric towbars

Thanks for all the advice. The aeroplane has a tailwheel that only castors through 180 degrees not 360 - unusual I know, but those Russians had method in their madness, its just that it wasn't...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2011, 14:46
Replies: 14
Views: 6,084
Posted By Southern Cross

Electric aircraft towbars

I am looking for a battery powered towbar to assist me to move a tailwheel aeroplane in and out of the hangar. Does anyone have any experience with the AER008 Aero-Pac APT4000? Any other...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2009, 10:35
Replies: 94
Views: 12,838
Posted By Southern Cross

French speaking...

From my limited experience touring around France, its simply a matter of politeness to speak as much French as you can in order to fit in with the local traffic. It is absolutely pointless to rant...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2009, 12:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,209
Posted By Southern Cross

Headsets

I took my 5 year old up this summer in my Bucker Jungmann - she wore a David Clark (no active noise attenuation) with a cloth helmet to help hold it in place. It was a short flight, but the headset...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2009, 12:25
Replies: 1
Views: 2,006
Posted By Southern Cross

Overflight

There is a specific exemption for LAA aircraft which was granted in terms that specifically referred to permits to fly issued by the Popular Flying Association. This does cover most homebuilts...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2009, 11:08
Replies: 1
Views: 2,006
Posted By Southern Cross

CAA Permit to Fly (Homebuilts) - French Overflight

Dear All

I am interested in hearing whether anyone knows if overflight permission for France can be obtained from the DGAC on an annual basis for a homebuilt aircraft having a CAA Permit to Fly.
...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2009, 16:58
Replies: 30
Views: 4,172
Posted By Southern Cross

Wellington

Wellington has an active aeroclub on the airport. I learned to fly there. Expect to line up behind the Qantas / Air NZ 767 departure to Sydney / Melbourne, etc, which gives proper meaning to the...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2008, 19:35
Replies: 46
Views: 10,246
Posted By Southern Cross

IFR tourers

One ought to bear in mind that the challenge specifically limited engine HP to 200... How many Mooneys can fly 2000nm on 200hp at those speeds....
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2008, 10:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,006
Posted By Southern Cross

RV Formation days

There is also a regular monthly formation flying day held in RV's at North Weald. On the off chance that you have one of these or access thereto... Similar instructor line up to the bi-annual...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2008, 14:40
Replies: 50
Views: 6,645
Posted By Southern Cross

Bail out option?

Interesting comments and thoughts on this thread.

What are the thoughts of those of you with in depth (no pun intended sorry) knowledge of ditching, practical or theoretical, regarding bailing out...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2008, 10:31
Replies: 12
Views: 9,438
Posted By Southern Cross

C310R

AC-DC is correct - undercarriage problems are not unknown. My business partner had a share in one that suffered 2 gear ups as a result of microswitch problems (apparently).

On the other hand, he...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2008, 09:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,524
Posted By Southern Cross

North Weald Formation Flying training Course

How about participating in this: Contact details below:

Hutton Aviation
Formation Training
Puy Plat, 87300 Blanzac, France.
Telephone/Fax: +33-5-55-60-88-51
Mobile: 07711-657150 or...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2007, 08:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,274
Posted By Southern Cross

I am shortly going to be replacing my old Pilot...

I am shortly going to be replacing my old Pilot III with a 296 - where did you get your best price on the 296 and how much was it? I've seen the current offered price on Harry's website but have not...
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2007, 13:29
Replies: 24
Views: 4,394
Posted By Southern Cross

Therefore it seems I am a fool for flying an...

Therefore it seems I am a fool for flying an aeroplane outside of gliding distance to land without a liferaft, even though the machines I fly have no capability of carrying a liferaft.... hey ho. ...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2007, 09:57
Replies: 24
Views: 4,394
Posted By Southern Cross

Islander 2: Many thanks for your reply. At the...

Islander 2: Many thanks for your reply. At the end of the day, since I cannot carry a liferaft I have to assume that the CAA did not mean to restrict private flights over water in certain types of...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2007, 08:57
Replies: 24
Views: 4,394
Posted By Southern Cross

Mandatory Lifejackets & Liferafts?

Dear All

In relation to the recent announcement reproduced below, can anyone let me know whether or not it is now mandatory to carry a liferaft for a private flight over water (eg cross channel)...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2007, 16:49
Replies: 20
Views: 2,140
Posted By Southern Cross

You are better off setting up a limited liability...

You are better off setting up a limited liability partnership (which can be registered for VAT) because there is no issue with BiK on an LLP.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2007, 19:33
Replies: 74
Views: 11,558
Posted By Southern Cross

Siai Marchetti SF260D or Beech D17S Staggerwing -...

Siai Marchetti SF260D or Beech D17S Staggerwing - two beautiful aeroplanes falling outside the normal selection of types... Both will acheive 150 knots plus...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2007, 19:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,641
Posted By Southern Cross

yep, i go with the helmet theory

yep, i go with the helmet theory
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2007, 10:40
Replies: 31
Views: 4,360
Posted By Southern Cross

High speed low level, pull to the vertical and...

High speed low level, pull to the vertical and show us a few vertical rolls please...! You can keep people guessing at just how much height you gain though the manouevre.
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Dec 2006, 14:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By Southern Cross

...drink Speights, lose your mates....:) :) :)

...drink Speights, lose your mates....:) :) :)
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2006, 09:23
Replies: 21
Views: 2,382
Posted By Southern Cross

Also, when using the bag, remember that when you...

Also, when using the bag, remember that when you breathe back in, take the bag away from your mouth, otherwise you will ingest what you just used you entire body to expel.... ask me how I know...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Oct 2006, 09:26
Replies: 36
Views: 5,341
Posted By Southern Cross

Usually a few 206's in the price range you are...

Usually a few 206's in the price range you are looking at in: http://helidata.rotor.com Follow the links to the online sales page.

And no, I am not connnected with nor paid by that publication.
Forum: Rotorheads
17th Jul 2006, 20:03
Replies: 199
Views: 61,294
Posted By Southern Cross

Next week am taking my 206 down to just south of...

Next week am taking my 206 down to just south of La Rochelle with my freshly minted Helisurface permit on board. Can anyone recommend a good chateau for lunch somewhere between Deauville and La...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2006, 09:57
Replies: 16
Views: 1,528
Posted By Southern Cross

I'd recommend The Pilot Centre. Small &...

I'd recommend The Pilot Centre. Small & friendly. Never under-estimate the importance of flying from somewhere as close as possible. Few people have unlimited reserves of time available for...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th May 2006, 20:27
Replies: 62
Views: 30,496
Posted By Southern Cross

If you want an opinion on 206 paint job at Flying...

If you want an opinion on 206 paint job at Flying Colours, I will be able to tell you by mid June as my 206 is going in at the end of May.... From what I have heard they are excellent but I have...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th May 2006, 13:36
Replies: 46
Views: 5,606
Posted By Southern Cross

So inflation alive and well at Sharrow Bay then. ...

So inflation alive and well at Sharrow Bay then. I can understand and accept the principle of needing to pay to use the farmer's land - I wasn't aware of the legal ownership of the land ...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th May 2006, 10:29
Replies: 46
Views: 5,606
Posted By Southern Cross

The Sharrow Bay at Ullswater charges a £50...

The Sharrow Bay at Ullswater charges a £50 landing fee for helicopters. This applies regardless of why you are there, so if you are flying in privately to stay or with guests to stay, you fork over...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2006, 21:38
Replies: 99
Views: 18,066
Posted By Southern Cross

I suggest "handbags at dawn".

I suggest "handbags at dawn".
Forum: Rotorheads
25th Apr 2006, 11:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,304
Posted By Southern Cross

The chap almost qualifies for a Darwin Award - at...

The chap almost qualifies for a Darwin Award - at least would do so had he need injured or killed in some way. Having managed to embezzle a fair sum from a condo association, drawing attention to...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Apr 2006, 08:50
Replies: 62
Views: 30,496
Posted By Southern Cross

Thanks everyone. Some interesting suggestions. ...

Thanks everyone. Some interesting suggestions. It will be a working machine so needs to look corporate without being overly dated. I fully get the point about dark tailboom colour having flown a...
Forum: Rotorheads
20th Apr 2006, 08:38
Replies: 62
Views: 30,496
Posted By Southern Cross

I should have mentioned that I have already...

I should have mentioned that I have already trawled through Airliners.net, which covers a lot of aircraft, but as Pohm1 points out, there is a lot of similarity and not much imagination in the...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2006, 21:25
Replies: 62
Views: 30,496
Posted By Southern Cross

Bell 206 paint schemes...

I am just about to start a cosmetic refurb of my 206 and need to decide upon a paint scheme. As I am completely undecided on what to implement, if anyone who has come across any 206's in paint...
Forum: Rotorheads
16th Mar 2006, 11:30
Replies: 199
Views: 61,294
Posted By Southern Cross

Just so I don't misunderstand, to make an...

Just so I don't misunderstand, to make an off-airfield landing with a heli in France I would need a Helisurfaces permit regardless of whether the flight was private or public transport. Secondly, I...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2006, 16:21
Replies: 41
Views: 5,720
Posted By Southern Cross

Actually a fixed wing PFL to land with the engine...

Actually a fixed wing PFL to land with the engine at idle IS in fact as close to being the equivalent of an EOL as is possible and is or should be something every PPL(A) student does - obviously one...
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