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Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2014, 08:54
Replies: 73
Views: 20,388
Posted By gasman123

Hi Paul, I was in a very similar position to...

Hi Paul, I was in a very similar position to yours a few years ago and I have stopped power flying - there are some aspects of my decision I am happy with, some that I am not.

6 years ago I got my...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2013, 17:02
Replies: 379
Views: 47,564
Posted By gasman123

I need to support Pace here. There is more to it...

I need to support Pace here. There is more to it than the life of the pilot - if you decide to take to the air in this way then you are accepting an element of risk; it is beholden on us to minimise...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2013, 12:07
Replies: 379
Views: 47,564
Posted By gasman123

Just read Pace's post- fair comment, but he was...

Just read Pace's post- fair comment, but he was well enough to shout that he was OK - deploying over a built up area?

Anyway, truth will out
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2013, 12:06
Replies: 379
Views: 47,564
Posted By gasman123

I really hope this was a valid deployment (major...

I really hope this was a valid deployment (major mechanical failure or engine failure with no chance of landing clear).

The knock on effects of a campaign against Staverton as a result of...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2008, 22:23
Replies: 40
Views: 4,285
Posted By gasman123

God, the air law was painful.... There are...

God, the air law was painful....

There are two consoling factors.. firstly, everything they ask is in the book. Know the book & you're OK - mightn't seem like much but its something! Secondly,...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2008, 13:59
Replies: 29
Views: 5,447
Posted By gasman123

Thinning badly with a number 2 on top, I can't...

Thinning badly with a number 2 on top, I can't imagine I would have a record for very long......... my oldest hair has been there for about 2 weeks!

It does seem to test for more things than I...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2008, 11:02
Replies: 29
Views: 5,447
Posted By gasman123

Random drugs testing would not have stopped this...

Random drugs testing would not have stopped this guy, any more than random breath testing stops the hard core drink drivers, who continue to drink drive despite losing their licences etc until they...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2008, 08:28
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By gasman123

Hi Homeguard, posted simultaneously. The...

Hi Homeguard, posted simultaneously.

The plane is an ex trainer from a large professional club, maybe that is why it has a public transport C of A. They will almost certainly allow this to lapse...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2008, 08:20
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By gasman123

Thanks for the advice, I may still go ahead & buy...

Thanks for the advice, I may still go ahead & buy it for cheap VFR experience.

The syndicate may not let me in in any case as I will need to be specified on the insurance in any case due to my...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2008, 22:07
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By gasman123

The plane currently has a public transport...

The plane currently has a public transport certificate, but will lose it when the engine hits 2000 hours (I think) then the certificate can be downgrade to "buy" another 200 hours, but don't quote me...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2008, 19:54
Replies: 8
Views: 921
Posted By gasman123

IMC rating

I'm looking at a plane to buy a share in - a 1974 piper archer 1. Probably not my first choice, but reasonably priced, seems to be a well run group and beggars etc......

Anyway, I'm a low hours...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2008, 13:07
Replies: 24
Views: 2,384
Posted By gasman123

Argos selling Pierre Cardin Pilot cases?? Didn't...

Argos selling Pierre Cardin Pilot cases?? Didn't believe it till I checked. Will buy one tomorrow!

Maybe you could find a bargain ANR headset in Lidl! Good deals on glass cockpits, I believe...
...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2008, 22:43
Replies: 24
Views: 2,384
Posted By gasman123

I managed to buy all the Pratt books off ebay for...

I managed to buy all the Pratt books off ebay for between £4.50 and £13 each, all were either new or A1. Headset was a Pilot ANR for 120 ish off Ebay. There's no need to rush, hold off & a bargain...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2008, 22:42
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By gasman123

Bought the air law cd from OAT, I was unconscious...

Bought the air law cd from OAT, I was unconscious in 5 minutes! It is so slow and monotonous. Sold it on ebay the next day. Maybe I'm the wrong generation.

Used the ppl Pratt books & the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2008, 18:11
Replies: 201
Views: 14,211
Posted By gasman123

SN - slightly confused, you chastise us for not...

SN - slightly confused, you chastise us for not taking terrorism as seriously as the USA on this issue, you consider making all flights IFR, yet you tell us that you have much greater flying rights...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2008, 16:12
Replies: 201
Views: 14,211
Posted By gasman123

"In a land where the Bobby has had the authority...

"In a land where the Bobby has had the authority and power for years to shout "Halt, or I shall yell 'Halt!' again!", perhaps you do need a little education on dealing with terrorism."

Sorry,...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2008, 13:44
Replies: 113
Views: 14,491
Posted By gasman123

I have a lot of respect for what is evidently a...

I have a lot of respect for what is evidently a difficult science, and, human nature being what it is, we only remember when they get it wrong.

But.....looking out the window in Cheltenham - it...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2008, 21:26
Replies: 22
Views: 2,913
Posted By gasman123

I blundered in rather naively, not considering...

I blundered in rather naively, not considering club going bust etc, and paid a club half of a PPL instalment, followed by 2nd half after 22 hours. This was after 3 trial flights in different schools....
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2008, 07:43
Replies: 20
Views: 2,337
Posted By gasman123

Cheers, completely knackered & had to go to work...

Cheers, completely knackered & had to go to work at 1700!!
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2008, 20:37
Replies: 20
Views: 2,337
Posted By gasman123

Sorry PompeyPaul - I think we posted...

Sorry PompeyPaul - I think we posted simultaneously!
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2008, 19:59
Replies: 20
Views: 2,337
Posted By gasman123

Thanks! Don't worry though, a year ago I was...

Thanks!

Don't worry though, a year ago I was at your stage & thinking - I can't imagine ever being able to do this myself. I all comes along bit by bit, high points & low points, but enjoy it all!...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2008, 19:24
Replies: 20
Views: 2,337
Posted By gasman123

Thumbs up Passed!! got up this morning & it was snowing,...

Passed!!
got up this morning & it was snowing, drove over snow covered hills & almost turned back but incredibly the test happened. Squally, turbulent weather, loads of lift & sink, I was all over...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2008, 20:41
Replies: 20
Views: 2,337
Posted By gasman123

Thanks for the support! Hopefully it'll...

Thanks for the support!

Hopefully it'll happen, weather looks touch & go. It'll be a pain to have to postpone it again
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2008, 19:12
Replies: 20
Views: 2,337
Posted By gasman123

Cheers guys, think I'll do emergencies, PFLs then...

Cheers guys, think I'll do emergencies, PFLs then have a beer & chill...

I was meant to do it 2 weeks ago & I felt on for it then but the test was cancelled due to weather, no flying since so I...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2008, 18:45
Replies: 20
Views: 2,337
Posted By gasman123

skill test tomorrow......

Weather permitting!

Working myself into a frenzy about things like true airspeed calcs, density altitude & 100 other things that are most likely completely irrelevant to passing!!

Aside from...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Mar 2008, 21:08
Replies: 5
Views: 3,679
Posted By gasman123

About three days if all goes well, but (without...

About three days if all goes well, but (without wanting to worry you) occasionally complications can ensue - bleeding at site, clots being thrown off down leg, procedure not working. I'd be cautious...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2008, 20:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,146
Posted By gasman123

Did mine about a month or two ago- was given a...

Did mine about a month or two ago- was given a map with a route going from major airport across island, then past danger area, through MATZ, then having to divert at the end. looked very intimidating...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Mar 2008, 20:45
Replies: 46
Views: 20,472
Posted By gasman123

alright! Food poisoned twice by same curry...

alright!

Food poisoned twice by same curry house in Bristol, after 24 hours playing the porcelain trombone I thought "I'll have them for this" & set about phoning public health. Being in the trade...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Mar 2008, 23:56
Replies: 46
Views: 20,472
Posted By gasman123

I suggest not using NHS direct, you will not get...

I suggest not using NHS direct, you will not get any sensible replies!

Option 1. Use Otrivine 30 mins before take-off. Quick fix, will work in many cases, however long term use will your nasal...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2008, 23:16
Replies: 35
Views: 4,001
Posted By gasman123

If you're prepared to wait for ebay bargains you...

If you're prepared to wait for ebay bargains you can do well - I managed to pick up a Pilot PA17-72 ANR headset new for £125 so you don't need to pay the earth for an ANR headset. Its pretty good,,...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2008, 22:21
Replies: 16
Views: 1,321
Posted By gasman123

The Pratt one is really very good - read each...

The Pratt one is really very good - read each book twice, did the 3 mock exams in the Q&A simplifier & never scored less than 85%. The mock exams are in identical format to the real thing. Everything...
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