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Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2013, 10:16
Replies: 61
Views: 9,152
Posted By vabsie

"Keep a look out for boats there will probably be...

"Keep a look out for boats there will probably be more than you think and aim for one once gliding."

Or perhaps aim for next / close to it ;)
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2013, 09:56
Replies: 113
Views: 13,091
Posted By vabsie

I had the same questions as the original poster...

I had the same questions as the original poster before I started my training 4 years ago (see my original posts). I was obsessed with best glide ratio!

I therefore think that in the context of...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2013, 06:45
Replies: 35
Views: 21,486
Posted By vabsie

Hi A&C .. I could try and write up a clever...

Hi A&C ..

I could try and write up a clever answer, but the truth is I am probably not qualified enough to give you an informed answer on the spinning habits of these types.

What I can say is...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2013, 00:40
Replies: 35
Views: 21,486
Posted By vabsie

Hi Steevo .. Like you I have always liked...

Hi Steevo ..

Like you I have always liked the look & feel of the SC - I still very much do.

I have also been fortunate enough to have been taken for a spin in a Flight Design CTLS and a Tecnam...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2012, 23:57
Replies: 34
Views: 5,683
Posted By vabsie

Well done Say Cheese .. Now that you know...

Well done Say Cheese ..

Now that you know about the Bernoulli's principle you will never look at a frisbee in the same way again :)
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2012, 20:54
Replies: 76
Views: 7,286
Posted By vabsie

Don't mind the thread drift thanks for all the...

Don't mind the thread drift thanks for all the posts - find it useful, although some of it seems tricky.

One additional question that I feel may be relevant: Apart from the current Orbit topic,...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2012, 22:31
Replies: 76
Views: 7,286
Posted By vabsie

Would you be happy for a loved one flying with a brand new PPL?

I have a flying related question - hope that's acceptable looking at some of the more recent threads ;)

Subject says it all really, and I ask the question mainly because a PPL is often referred to...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2012, 11:51
Replies: 47
Views: 5,649
Posted By vabsie

Thanks all for your posts .. Appreciate all your...

Thanks all for your posts .. Appreciate all your thoughts!
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2012, 12:35
Replies: 47
Views: 5,649
Posted By vabsie

Edited my post to state I'm referring to deep...

Edited my post to state I'm referring to deep water as an alternative landing. Not the shallow water where people are swimming.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2012, 12:29
Replies: 47
Views: 5,649
Posted By vabsie

Obi Wan - I think you misunderstood, but I should...

Obi Wan - I think you misunderstood, but I should have been clearer.

The only "extreme" measure I was considering was landing in deep water with the hope to save those on the beach or those in...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2012, 11:56
Replies: 47
Views: 5,649
Posted By vabsie

Gengis .. Thanks for your answer. I realise...

Gengis .. Thanks for your answer.

I realise it's a very hypothetical scenario. Your answer however is exactly why I'm asking the question.

I think you are almost saying that you would be OK...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2012, 11:30
Replies: 47
Views: 5,649
Posted By vabsie

Obi Wan .. You have a few people swimming in...

Obi Wan ..

You have a few people swimming in the shallow water and a few on the beach.

So as I see it your options are either attempt a landing on the beach (small chance of risking someone's...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2012, 11:26
Replies: 47
Views: 5,649
Posted By vabsie

Jan ..True, and I can probably imagine the best...

Jan ..True, and I can probably imagine the best answer. Thanks

But the question remains as I have seen a few pilots who have probably not considered this question and have taken the decision to...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2012, 10:59
Replies: 47
Views: 5,649
Posted By vabsie

Would you ever risk someone else's life?

to save your own?

Hi All ..

I know this sounds very selfish - and this may be a weird question (sorry if it is).

Here is the hypothetical scenario:

You fly a Cessna 152 or similar (so...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2011, 21:11
Replies: 20
Views: 4,660
Posted By vabsie

Anyone who has had a PM from SNS3Guppy in the...

Anyone who has had a PM from SNS3Guppy in the past will probably know his real name - I don't think he had much to hide in my opinion.

I still think it's a waste to have banned him ... I liked...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2011, 01:24
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By vabsie

Hi chicharito I can only comment on the one...

Hi chicharito

I can only comment on the one that I have done some training with which is North Shore Aero Club (Auckland - North Shore).

Very friendly and professional - have lots of fun...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2011, 00:56
Replies: 40
Views: 4,643
Posted By vabsie

I think you may have answered your own question...

I think you may have answered your own question in the above paragraph - Surely you will use those same motor skills already learnt during your younger life to also fly an aeroplane - Or else there...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2011, 07:36
Replies: 28
Views: 10,723
Posted By vabsie

congratulations ct8282! I wanted to do the...

congratulations ct8282!

I wanted to do the same thing when I still lived in the UK last year - I only managed to get up to 20 something hours and now live in New Zealand.

A busy job, busy...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2011, 10:58
Replies: 44
Views: 13,027
Posted By vabsie

The other thing that crossed my mind was whether...

The other thing that crossed my mind was whether I should perhaps switch back to training in a Cessna 152. I have done most training in a 152 and only 3 hours or so in the Robin 2120.

I do enjoy...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2011, 09:03
Replies: 44
Views: 13,027
Posted By vabsie

Hi All .. Thanks for all the valuable...

Hi All ..

Thanks for all the valuable comments so far.

I have done around 27 hours of flight training and did my solo after 12/13 hours at Stapleford in the UK.

The reason I have...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2011, 06:40
Replies: 44
Views: 13,027
Posted By vabsie

N707ZS - When he said it I took it just as that:...

N707ZS - When he said it I took it just as that: "That it would be very risky to let the aircraft spin"

I obviously thought enough about it subsequently to want to post a question on pprune.
...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2011, 00:55
Replies: 15
Views: 2,301
Posted By vabsie

Fantastic .. thanks for all the replies! ...

Fantastic .. thanks for all the replies!

Vabsie
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2011, 00:53
Replies: 44
Views: 13,027
Posted By vabsie

How safe is stall practice in a non spin certified aircraft?

Sorry if this has been covered before ..

As you know, we practice a fair amount of stall recovery as part of PPL training.

My question is this:

In a recent flight lesson in a Robin 2120...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2011, 09:37
Replies: 15
Views: 2,301
Posted By vabsie

sounds good IO540 thanks .. think I'll get it.

sounds good IO540 thanks .. think I'll get it.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2011, 08:20
Replies: 15
Views: 2,301
Posted By vabsie

Good Private Pilot - Experiences Books?

Hi ..

Was wondering if anyone can recommend a good reading (non fiction) book or two which tells about private pilot experiences / and or training?

I just read a book called: For love of...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2011, 00:17
Replies: 68
Views: 7,004
Posted By vabsie

I too find SNS3Guppy's posts very helpful - He...

I too find SNS3Guppy's posts very helpful - He actually takes the time to explain most of his posts. As a student, I find this helpful regardless of what some might make of the tone.

As far as...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2011, 07:50
Replies: 30
Views: 4,177
Posted By vabsie

Finally training again ..

Hello Everybody

It's been a while since I have posted anything but thought I would give you an update on this post.

Moved to New Zealand (Auckland in the end) and had two lessons over the...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2010, 19:28
Replies: 29
Views: 3,200
Posted By vabsie

Thanks for all the replies - quite a mixed bag of...

Thanks for all the replies - quite a mixed bag of opinions then :)

I will continue flying as I'm not sure when in my life I will have a whole month off again .. progress is progress I suppose...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2010, 18:01
Replies: 29
Views: 3,200
Posted By vabsie

Thanks for the replies so far. jxc -...

Thanks for the replies so far.

jxc - Training at Stapleford .. so far haven't had any delays apart from weather really.

Vabsie
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2010, 16:41
Replies: 29
Views: 3,200
Posted By vabsie

Can I finish my PPL by the end of Feb?

Hi

I am currently on 21 hours of which about 3 hours are Solo.

My next flight will be my first Nav excercise with my instructor - already planned a couple of dummy routes so starting to get...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2009, 19:28
Replies: 12
Views: 1,703
Posted By vabsie

Thanks for all the replies .. it's good to hear...

Thanks for all the replies .. it's good to hear your viewpoint.

It's not a huge problem and it seems to vary a little between instructors. If my memory serves me right then it was the heaviest...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2009, 19:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,703
Posted By vabsie

Hi ChrisBl .. I did think that might have...

Hi ChrisBl ..

I did think that might have been the case .. hence the subject :)

Vabsie
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2009, 19:15
Replies: 12
Views: 1,703
Posted By vabsie

Instructors with heavy feet

Hi Again ..

As some of you might know I did my first solo about 2 weeks ago. Today, I managed to build on that with 3 solo take-offs and full-stop landings.

I have one "primary" instructor...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2009, 16:55
Replies: 286
Views: 57,702
Posted By vabsie

Hi Tim I just quickly scanned through all...

Hi Tim

I just quickly scanned through all of the threads and have not downloaded the software (yet).

But regarding the conversation on whether to display or not display airways (and other...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2009, 09:11
Replies: 22
Views: 3,810
Posted By vabsie

The Fenland Flyer ... forgot to mention .. very...

The Fenland Flyer ... forgot to mention .. very congratulations on your solo too!!

I think there are many factors that determine how long it takes before you do your first solo ... and I was...
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