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Forum: Questions
3rd Aug 2013, 12:43
Replies: 19
Views: 3,813
Posted By bravobravo74

The aircraft initially slips into the turn but...

The aircraft initially slips into the turn but the keel surfaces cause it to yaw into the turn and actually change heading. If you don't apply rudder the aircraft will still turn.

The need for...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Jun 2013, 06:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,189
Posted By bravobravo74

Airliner World might help, although it isn't...

Airliner World might help, although it isn't necessarily aimed at pilots.
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2013, 14:21
Replies: 14
Views: 4,967
Posted By bravobravo74

I haven't seen this DVD but if the Instrument...

I haven't seen this DVD but if the Instrument Rating one is anything to go by then I'd expect this to be a compete waste of money. I can only describe the IR offering as 'offensively poor' as it has...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2013, 08:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,159
Posted By bravobravo74

Welcome to the forum Stuart. The following...

Welcome to the forum Stuart.

The following is a link to the online version of last year's Where to Fly Guide. Even though it's a year old it's still relevant for people who are considering...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2013, 08:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,178
Posted By bravobravo74

The deployment of flap increases the camber of...

The deployment of flap increases the camber of the wing, which increase the coefficients of lift and drag. A wing's resistance to flow separation is inversely proportional to the downward...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2013, 06:19
Replies: 87
Views: 11,549
Posted By bravobravo74

As for the opinion that disallowing the IMC...

As for the opinion that disallowing the IMC rating is justified by the facilitation of greater European standardisation, I couldn't disagree more.

Why should flying be made less safe for British...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2013, 07:54
Replies: 65
Views: 14,978
Posted By bravobravo74

As a student pilot I got lost on a solo cross...

As a student pilot I got lost on a solo cross country flight from Conington to Humberside. I flew an incorrect heading and, without having the skill at that time to promptly detect the track error,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
26th Apr 2013, 06:37
Replies: 9
Views: 9,608
Posted By bravobravo74

Meteorology was my least favourite subject. ...

Meteorology was my least favourite subject.

The exam was made more difficult by the candidate sitting adjacent to me. He had a really annoying face which proved to be an unwelcome distraction.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Apr 2013, 14:51
Replies: 19
Views: 4,782
Posted By bravobravo74

The best thing that PAT have going for them is...

The best thing that PAT have going for them is Steve, their simulator instructor for the IR course.

I can't comment on their current crop of regular instructors as most of them have joined since...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2013, 13:54
Replies: 12
Views: 1,194
Posted By bravobravo74

All the best with your training Stuart. I'm...

All the best with your training Stuart.

I'm not an instructor but if I were to give you five quick pieces of advice they would be:


Secure your seat in the same position every time you fly...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Apr 2013, 13:37
Replies: 7
Views: 8,571
Posted By bravobravo74

Thanks for the replies. Logic would suggest...

Thanks for the replies.

Logic would suggest that if, as a CPL holder, your medical certificate stipulates the date until which you can exercise Class 2 privileges then your licence would be valid...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Apr 2013, 18:52
Replies: 7
Views: 8,571
Posted By bravobravo74

EASA CPL - valid Class 1 medical certificate required?

I recently read a post in the Private Flying forum which implied that the holder of an EASA CPL must always be in possession of a valid Part-MED Class 1 medical certificate in order for their licence...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2013, 17:35
Replies: 68
Views: 13,069
Posted By bravobravo74

Admittedly, on its own that inference is...

Admittedly, on its own that inference is incorrect as you say. I omitted the condition of airspeed.

What I believe to be the case is that if you're flying at a speed where there is a lot of...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2013, 16:00
Replies: 68
Views: 13,069
Posted By bravobravo74

They did indeed however descending at 10,000 fpm...

They did indeed however descending at 10,000 fpm in a light single isn't an ideal precursor to performing a full-stall landing (the original subject of this thread).

Chuck, I imagine that you...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2013, 11:05
Replies: 68
Views: 13,069
Posted By bravobravo74

A so-called full stall landing is one whereby the...

A so-called full stall landing is one whereby the aircraft is held off within a foot of the ground for as long as elevator authority will allow, before settling onto the runway at a low forward speed...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2013, 07:18
Replies: 27
Views: 7,068
Posted By bravobravo74

If the airfield's elevation is zero and sea-level...

If the airfield's elevation is zero and sea-level pressure is set in the altimeter sub-scale, my understanding is that the altimeter will indicate true altitude regardless of the temperature....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
19th Feb 2013, 15:53
Replies: 8
Views: 4,894
Posted By bravobravo74

If you can provide an accurate and legitimate...

If you can provide an accurate and legitimate five-year employment history (along with the details of personal referees to cover any gaps) and don't have any criminal convictions then you should be...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jan 2013, 19:08
Replies: 256
Views: 38,885
Posted By bravobravo74

Point taken pwalhx and I apologise for any...

Point taken pwalhx and I apologise for any offense caused.

I personally interpret the 'boys with toys' comment to be an ill-founded and patronising attempt to discredit the opinions of myself...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
11th Jan 2013, 18:24
Replies: 256
Views: 38,885
Posted By bravobravo74

Who do you think you are? It's not your place to...

Who do you think you are? It's not your place to tell us why you think it is that we want a public inquiry into an issue that affects us. This kind of arrogance and disrespect gives PPRUNE a bad...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2013, 19:51
Replies: 256
Views: 38,885
Posted By bravobravo74

Regardless of whether or not transport links are...

Regardless of whether or not transport links are improved Finningley will never benefit Sheffield to an extent greater than the fact that local residents have one more airport to go on holiday from. ...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
10th Jan 2013, 16:23
Replies: 256
Views: 38,885
Posted By bravobravo74

Several people on this forum don't seem to...

Several people on this forum don't seem to understand the reason behind the petition and the envisaged purpose of the airport should the site become one again.

As a Sheffield native and someone...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2012, 08:59
Replies: 28
Views: 4,682
Posted By bravobravo74

I agree. I find that plunger throttles are much...

I agree. I find that plunger throttles are much more comfortable to operate and more intuitive than the awkward lever affair found in later-version PA28s, especially when making power changes on the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Oct 2012, 12:26
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By bravobravo74

The power available for a propeller-driven...

The power available for a propeller-driven (whether it be piston or turboprop) aircraft also increases with speed up to a point. Essentially 'power available' is 'thrust available multiplied by...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2012, 10:24
Replies: 13
Views: 1,694
Posted By bravobravo74

Va is the highest speed at which the abrupt...

Va is the highest speed at which the abrupt application of full nose-up elevator will cause the aircraft to stall before the limiting load factor is exceeded.

Or so I read.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Oct 2012, 09:25
Replies: 6
Views: 7,958
Posted By bravobravo74

Drag is a force whereas power is the product of...

Drag is a force whereas power is the product of thrust and speed. Power required at Vmp is less than the power required at Vmd however the drag at Vmp is greater than that at Vmd. In practical terms...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Oct 2012, 07:59
Replies: 13
Views: 21,653
Posted By bravobravo74

It's actually the relationship between CAS and...

It's actually the relationship between CAS and TAS that is determined by density. The IAS/CAS discepancy is attributable to position pressure error.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Oct 2012, 08:29
Replies: 22
Views: 8,615
Posted By bravobravo74

I can't give you any advice however I sympathise...

I can't give you any advice however I sympathise with your situation. Luck plays a vital part in these exams and I'm sure that there's a correlation between the level of performance and the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Oct 2012, 07:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,168
Posted By bravobravo74

Not necessarily. It would seem to me that when...

Not necessarily. It would seem to me that when changing from IAS to Mach in the climb you would typically be below MMO (the maximum operating Mach number) and the cruise Mach number which would...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Oct 2012, 09:34
Replies: 13
Views: 4,721
Posted By bravobravo74

I did my CPL at Tayside a couple of years ago....

I did my CPL at Tayside a couple of years ago. The instructor was good, the school didn't present me with any logistical problems and the aircraft (Arrow IV) was always in good working order.

My...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Oct 2012, 08:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,272
Posted By bravobravo74

I did the MCC course in a jet simulator as well...

I did the MCC course in a jet simulator as well as a JOC and am glad that I did.

The points made about the MCC being a CRM exercise rather than a flying one are very valid however we have to...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2012, 09:18
Replies: 19
Views: 2,560
Posted By bravobravo74

I'd be careful with that. When I had too...

I'd be careful with that.

When I had too much time on my hands a while back I delved into the performance graphs and produced a table for the sake of having a reference by which I can quickly...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
12th Sep 2012, 11:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,957
Posted By bravobravo74

As a rule try to do things simply and use rules...

As a rule try to do things simply and use rules of thumb wherever possible.

It's best to know the max. drift that corresponds to various wind speeds for the type of aircraft that you're flying...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Jun 2012, 08:10
Replies: 1
Views: 994
Posted By bravobravo74

Hi Paul, Netherthorpe is the closest...

Hi Paul,

Netherthorpe is the closest airfield at which PPL training is available as far as I know. There are two training establishments on site - Sheffield Aero Club and Phoenix Flying School....
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2012, 20:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,544
Posted By bravobravo74

If you're willing to go further afield then...

If you're willing to go further afield then Lincoln Aero Club at Sturgate have very reasonable hire rates for a 152 and a Cherokee 180. The aero club only operates at weekends though.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2012, 08:13
Replies: 22
Views: 9,549
Posted By bravobravo74

Does running a fuel tank dry damage the fuel pump...

Does running a fuel tank dry damage the fuel pump or increase the likelihood of vapour lock? I ask these questions with a carburettored Lycoming or Continental in mind. As an aside it seems that the...
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