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Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2017, 12:07
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

I'm happy to leave to the...

I'm happy to leave to the instructors/examiners/LAA to decide if there's an issue and if so to deal with it.

Mark
Forum: Rotorheads
28th May 2017, 07:30
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

I think it is important to note that the list is...

I think it is important to note that the list is NOT a list of fatal accidents or even a list of accidents where someone was hurt.

I accept that a gyro is more prone to ground and T/O incidents...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2017, 12:00
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

Let's not take the 1/6 at face value :) ...

Let's not take the 1/6 at face value :)

There are 55 MT-03 registrations and 4 destroyed. So that's less than a 1/12th. What does that actually tell you anyway unless you have the detail? Not...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th May 2017, 06:43
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

Gyros have gone from a tiny niche to being almost...

Gyros have gone from a tiny niche to being almost mainstream. Even in the 3 years I've been involved I've seen schools popping up all over the UK. More training and more flying leads to more...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2017, 17:39
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

SandL People die when they spin in form a...

SandL

People die when they spin in form a height that you could not recover from. So, learning to recover form a fully developed spin is less use than learning to stop a spin at the incipient...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2017, 16:03
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

are you saying they want to fly "alone" more...

are you saying they want to fly "alone" more quickly than they would have done back in the days when there were only single seat gyrocopters?
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2017, 15:00
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

For me: pre rotator - yes radio - no gps...

For me:

pre rotator - yes
radio - no
gps - no
rotor brake - no
wheel brakes - yes
volt meter - not fitted
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2017, 14:55
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

SandL Remember, with a modern factory built...

SandL

Remember, with a modern factory built gyrocopter we are looking to get 500kg into the air without taking miles of runway. It makes sense to pre-rotate and start accelerating as quickly as...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2017, 11:36
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

SandL Phil Harwood is old school too and I'd...

SandL

Phil Harwood is old school too and I'd guess many of the new breed of instructors are from his stable.

I fly an MT03. The handbook does not go into great detail about take-off but what...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2017, 10:33
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

SandL You make a sweeping statement about...

SandL

You make a sweeping statement about current training that I can't agree with. I did mine in 2014 with Roger Savage and there was a lot of emphasis on rotor management.

Also, I was not...
Forum: Rotorheads
10th May 2017, 21:11
Replies: 42
Views: 16,453
Posted By dah dah

IMO as a PPL(A) and PPL(G) the concentration and...

IMO as a PPL(A) and PPL(G) the concentration and finesse needed to fly a gyrocopter is similar to that needed to fly a fixed-wing taildragger.

Prior to buying my MT-03 and I read every available...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Apr 2017, 19:28
Replies: 33
Views: 12,160
Posted By dah dah

Mikey It is all very recent, but in the UK...

Mikey

It is all very recent, but in the UK there is a certified machine, The Cavalon, that can be used for day/night VFR piloted by a CPL(G). I think there is just one machine so far and just a...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Sep 2016, 09:37
Replies: 14
Views: 4,614
Posted By dah dah

Dougie In theory you can do initial training...

Dougie

In theory you can do initial training in your own RW - and I have it in writing from the CAA. However, at the moment, it is probably impractical.

The LAA are not relevant to the...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2004, 02:49
Replies: 14
Views: 3,171
Posted By dah dah

Thanks for the feedback. Any views on the...

Thanks for the feedback.

Any views on the engine? I used to fly VWs a lot so now tend to spend half my time with the carb heat on! Not sure if this is so necessary on the O-200. Any comments?
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2004, 17:27
Replies: 14
Views: 1,117
Posted By dah dah

Centre Sticks?

Diversity is good. One of things we all like about flying is the challenge.

Due to the types I fly, I got used to left hand yoke and right hand stick. I’ve just started flying a type that...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2004, 15:08
Replies: 14
Views: 3,171
Posted By dah dah

Flyin’D - No I don’t know anything about the...

Flyin’D - No I don’t know anything about the prop in he rain. What’s that all about?

Sir G - Thanks for the feedback. Yes it’s single tank. I will have a closer look at the WAB. The trailing...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2004, 21:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,171
Posted By dah dah

Question Jodel advice please

My friend and I have just bought a Jodel 120A Special, 100hp O-200, Ken Fern Prop (70 X 50). As neither of us has any real Jodel experience or knowledge (we have plenty of tail wheel time), we would...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2002, 11:10
Replies: 2
Views: 703
Posted By dah dah

Blah-blah-blah.........

Axe Swung................................... :rolleyes:
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2002, 18:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,242
Posted By dah dah

Stan Re. "The one hour dual can be replaced...

Stan

Re. "The one hour dual can be replaced with any proficiency check or test, not just a test on a SEP"

Where can I find the official refernce for this? My last check was MEP 23 months ago...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2002, 19:19
Replies: 19
Views: 1,112
Posted By dah dah

Helpful Tax Man

Next month I will be hiring a PA28 to fly from the Midlands to Shoreham for a business meeting. My company, which I own, will reimburse the costs.

I didn't feel the need to talk to the CAA, but I...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2002, 19:01
Replies: 65
Views: 6,859
Posted By dah dah

Talking The problem here is that people are confusing...

The problem here is that people are confusing politics with common sense. The pre JAR system was good, but we won’t get it back. JAR was a mistake, but we just didn’t do enough to stop it. Therefore...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Sep 2001, 13:52
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Post To All, This has proved to be an interesting...

To All,

This has proved to be an interesting debate and I think there have been some very strong arguments put forward from both camps. However, I don’t think we will reach a consensus!

Thanks...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Sep 2001, 20:06
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By dah dah

Question mikewisky, Can anyone now do a self study...

mikewisky,

Can anyone now do a self study CPL or is it just ex 4 Forces students?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Sep 2001, 19:21
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Post ClearProp, I object to your suggestion that...

ClearProp,

I object to your suggestion that those of us that support a national FIC are looking for an easy ride. What we would like is course of training that is relevant to the job in hand.
...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Sep 2001, 14:20
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Red face Mickypitch, I have spoken to AFT and was...

Mickypitch,

I have spoken to AFT and was told that they are considering a distance learning CPL. However; I quote them, “It will not be much less work than the ATPL. You might as well do the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Sep 2001, 13:30
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Post I like this forum, you get to converse with such...

I like this forum, you get to converse with such charming individuals! I think I’ll join the pro hunting lobby. Tally Ho! :)

Permit A/C and unlicensed strips are way behind FI training on the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Sep 2001, 22:39
Replies: 3
Views: 350
Posted By dah dah

Post g-oose, I think you'll find that you do have...

g-oose,

I think you'll find that you do have to complete the CPL flight training and skill test before you can be paid for flight instruction. :(
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Sep 2001, 13:25
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Talking 'I' in the sky, I’d just like to make a few...

'I' in the sky,

I’d just like to make a few more points to try and convince you that an NPPL FI rating would not be all bad.

Rather than a lowering of understanding we could call it a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Sep 2001, 22:53
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Talking ‘I’ in the sky. Interesting piece of...

‘I’ in the sky.

Interesting piece of vitriolic hyperbole, but if you are so keen on the current system I would have been more impressed by some reasoned argument as to why FI’s need the same...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Sep 2001, 14:09
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Post Noggin. I would happily do 200 hrs to get my CPL...

Noggin. I would happily do 200 hrs to get my CPL theory (can you feel a but coming on?), but, the 200 hrs is the minimum as defined by JAR-FCL and training organisations say that there is no way...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Sep 2001, 23:13
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Post Noggin. Your reply is factual, but does not...

Noggin. Your reply is factual, but does not reflect the current situation.

1. You cannot do CPL knowledge – no one is running the course.
2. People keep telling me that the JAR CPL knowledge...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Sep 2001, 12:17
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Smile Beagle. I don’t disagree with anything you say...

Beagle. I don’t disagree with anything you say and we will try very hard not to alienate the people working towards the NPPL. BUT, the current system is untenable and I don’t want to wait another 2...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Sep 2001, 21:33
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Post Hazardous Attitudes I agree. Hopefully we...

Hazardous Attitudes

I agree. Hopefully we can get a more pragmatic approach to the medical. I actually have my class 1, but I had to jump through a number of hoops to get it. Also, if you only...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Sep 2001, 17:32
Replies: 44
Views: 2,048
Posted By dah dah

Lightbulb NPPL FI

I am trying to set up a special interest group (SIG) to lobby for an NPPL FI rating that operates in the same way as the microlight FI rating - no CPL; unlicensed strips; A/C does not require public...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2001, 17:12
Replies: 27
Views: 1,848
Posted By dah dah

Lightbulb Slip n Slide I am trying to set up a group...

Slip n Slide

I am trying to set up a group to lobby for NPPL FI sooner rather than later. If you are interested and if have not already done so, please e-mail me at [email protected].
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