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Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2015, 08:29
Replies: 46
Views: 11,805
Posted By rocco16

It is a heavy machine due to the strengthening...

It is a heavy machine due to the strengthening the U.S. Army required on the STA it was based on requiring a more powerful engine, the Kinner. They wanted a high wing loading aeroplane as an better...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2014, 09:27
Replies: 10
Views: 8,190
Posted By rocco16

WLAC can be pretty unfriendly at times, and I say...

WLAC can be pretty unfriendly at times, and I say that as a member. The excuse is that they say they are very busy. I have raised it but not received a reply yet.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2013, 21:25
Replies: 10
Views: 2,409
Posted By rocco16

Rant XL is a very good IR procedure trainer and...

Rant XL is a very good IR procedure trainer and was very useful for my IMC and IR plus I still use it to keep the mental processes sharp. Although it is sort of an autopilot mode, you do need to keep...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Nov 2013, 13:00
Replies: 39
Views: 13,135
Posted By rocco16

WB also did some deck landings without...

WB also did some deck landings without undercarriage - they couldn't be touch and goes!
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2013, 12:11
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,442
Posted By rocco16

Response from Councillors is the plan is to...

Response from Councillors is the plan is to reopen at Easter
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2012, 23:18
Replies: 6
Views: 2,038
Posted By rocco16

RV8 possibly.

RV8 possibly.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2011, 16:34
Replies: 42
Views: 10,253
Posted By rocco16

BoseX, is the mount you mention this one? ...

BoseX, is the mount you mention this one?

DUAL SUCTION MOUNT CAR HOLDER MOUNT FOR APPLE IPAD 2 | eBay...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2011, 13:13
Replies: 20
Views: 3,562
Posted By rocco16

Farnborough routinely give MATZ penetrations even...

Farnborough routinely give MATZ penetrations even midweek. At weekends the key instruction will be keep clear of the ATZ due to gliding. There can also be a lot of gliders going north from Lasham...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2011, 18:46
Replies: 49
Views: 35,902
Posted By rocco16

It does autoscroll, click the symbol on top left...

It does autoscroll, click the symbol on top left to toggle this on.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2011, 14:24
Replies: 25
Views: 3,965
Posted By rocco16

It is also worth noting that in my experience the...

It is also worth noting that in my experience the airfields where you pick up the veterans are also happy to waive all fees. I was not aware Wickenby was charging and have always assumed the host...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2011, 17:57
Replies: 7
Views: 1,890
Posted By rocco16

Yes visitor parking is to the North as usual....

Yes visitor parking is to the North as usual. Booking in/landing fee payment is in the VGC letterbox to the south near the Propellor Inn or the laucng control vehicle - careful crossing to the South...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2011, 18:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,243
Posted By rocco16

Zulu Alpha, there are three sets of restrictions...

Zulu Alpha, there are three sets of restrictions involved - the main CAS being lowered across the region, the Home Office security Prohibited and Restricted Zones and now these for traffic into...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2011, 09:10
Replies: 15
Views: 1,507
Posted By rocco16

Hop Blossom always used to be a good venue as...

Hop Blossom always used to be a good venue as well.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2011, 18:36
Replies: 40
Views: 11,250
Posted By rocco16

1000 QFE is the normal default but airspace...

1000 QFE is the normal default but airspace restrictions can lower the overhead join height e.g. White Waltham or cct height. Some like Goodwood have different cct heights for fixed wing (1200) and...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2011, 12:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,790
Posted By rocco16

Been many times - only issue is catering at large...

Been many times - only issue is catering at large events or if you have a large group when it can be slow. ATC and pumps people very friendly plus good facilities - Boss likes the Art Decoish hotel.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2011, 23:18
Replies: 22
Views: 11,759
Posted By rocco16

How many in the group?

How many in the group?
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2010, 15:13
Replies: 29
Views: 4,620
Posted By rocco16

Not sure I would be happy "pulling through" with...

Not sure I would be happy "pulling through" with the starter - you need to feel if you have a "lock" as you will need to remove lower plugs to drain out the oil if it is that bad.

We work on a...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2010, 09:55
Replies: 24
Views: 4,174
Posted By rocco16

A fellow pilot has the 695 and whilst he is...

A fellow pilot has the 695 and whilst he is pleased with the screen size etc and controls, he is unhappy that it has less mapping data (for Europe at least) than the x96 predecessors. This was...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2010, 08:04
Replies: 18
Views: 4,587
Posted By rocco16

Is it this part of the strategy of publishing...

Is it this part of the strategy of publishing charts with errors on the South Coast to both ensure future sales and test if pilots are checking for corrections on NOTAMS. e.g. Soton Zone freqs in the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Sep 2010, 19:49
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By rocco16

Looks like EASA kicked that one into touch.

Looks like EASA kicked that one into touch.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Sep 2010, 13:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,282
Posted By rocco16

Ah, the joys of the job! :ok:

Ah, the joys of the job! :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2010, 09:19
Replies: 16
Views: 1,697
Posted By rocco16

Let me know if you come down to Popham, I'll show...

Let me know if you come down to Popham, I'll show you around. WW is a lovely place, I used to ferry students there many moons ago before I became and instructor. Very enjoyable place to soak up the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2010, 09:01
Replies: 16
Views: 1,697
Posted By rocco16

Brimpton may be worth a check and there is Popham...

Brimpton may be worth a check and there is Popham a little further.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2010, 17:03
Replies: 9
Views: 4,034
Posted By rocco16

Never had any problems when I used to instruct on...

Never had any problems when I used to instruct on them. The extra performance over the Cheetah is worth having and inexperience pilots quickly get used to performance difference. Nosewheel is only an...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2010, 23:45
Replies: 45
Views: 6,739
Posted By rocco16

EASA is here to improve things by proportionate...

EASA is here to improve things by proportionate regulation based upon aviation knowledge.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2010, 08:41
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,442
Posted By rocco16

I had a similar experience and was well looked...

I had a similar experience and was well looked after as we had a 1.5 hour wait for fuel even though we had booked it the previous evening.

We were shown around including the tower (which they...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2010, 10:18
Replies: 16
Views: 1,756
Posted By rocco16

As wellas the coastal fog mentioned by others,...

As wellas the coastal fog mentioned by others, flying over water can make it hard to see the horizon even on a clear sunny day.

Oh and don't forget about drawback, I believe the site referred to...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2010, 12:03
Replies: 58
Views: 12,793
Posted By rocco16

Low level aeros are very specialised and for...

Low level aeros are very specialised and for display purposes are covered by the DA system with all sorts of controls. (Good old EASA have rejected the UK DA system as it was invented here and saves...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Feb 2010, 07:20
Replies: 7
Views: 790
Posted By rocco16

Would have liked to come but unfortunately a days...

Would have liked to come but unfortunately a days notice means I can't make it. Have a good evening.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2009, 09:32
Replies: 174
Views: 65,199
Posted By rocco16

Re Branson - I thought he was convicted of VAT...

Re Branson - I thought he was convicted of VAT fraud (recall he included it in his autobiog).
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th Dec 2009, 12:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By rocco16

The fact it is a group owned aircraft would stop...

The fact it is a group owned aircraft would stop you. Apparently the fact it is grouped owned will mean it will fall from the sky!
PS You will not even be able to do initila licence/ratings for the...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2009, 13:06
Replies: 106
Views: 35,424
Posted By rocco16

Not difficult to dive on the slack although vis...

Not difficult to dive on the slack although vis may be an issue. Site would need to surveyed by decent side scan sonar to locate and/or a form of magnetic detector. Not sure it would be worthwhile...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Dec 2009, 07:58
Replies: 24
Views: 3,674
Posted By rocco16

Didn't the head of Airbus training recently...

Didn't the head of Airbus training recently express concerns that long haul pilots hand fly without automatics only 3 hours a year and that their skills in some emergencies may not be sufficient?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Dec 2009, 00:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
Posted By rocco16

Some of the predefined nav fits have RBI as well.

Some of the predefined nav fits have RBI as well.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
1st Dec 2009, 16:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
Posted By rocco16

We aim to please! For a procedure trainer with...

We aim to please! For a procedure trainer with RBI I use Rant XL. Others have said X plane can be used.
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