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Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2024, 19:47
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By Piper.Classique

Interesting question. I fly a gyroplane in France...

Interesting question. I fly a gyroplane in France but they are all microlights here so no medical requirements. So I can't really help but would be interested in the answer.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Feb 2024, 19:08
Replies: 30
Views: 3,345
Posted By Piper.Classique

Well, I do like a window, but some airlines do...

Well, I do like a window, but some airlines do give everyone an outside view camera or four.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2024, 16:11
Replies: 23
Views: 1,812
Posted By Piper.Classique

A shout out here for Logbook Aero, who will...

A shout out here for Logbook Aero, who will transfer your spreadsheet entries to their format. We had a little fun with the seaplane logging, as apparently they don't have very many (I may have been...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Nov 2023, 17:42
Replies: 8
Views: 3,740
Posted By Piper.Classique

Yes, but you noticed he was inbound? Good job...

Yes, but you noticed he was inbound? Good job done, nobody hurt, aircraft can be re used. That pilot can fly my family any time.
Forum: Medical & Health
12th Oct 2023, 07:51
Replies: 1
Views: 543
Posted By Piper.Classique

You can't, and you do.

You can't, and you do.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2023, 10:52
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By Piper.Classique

Yes, that will work.

Yes, that will work.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Aug 2023, 15:05
Replies: 4
Views: 2,129
Posted By Piper.Classique

Two bodies found, one of them the pilot. Member...

Two bodies found, one of them the pilot. Member and regular pilot at Loudun.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2023, 15:02
Replies: 29
Views: 3,311
Posted By Piper.Classique

I think that's rather slim margins for a new PPL....

I think that's rather slim margins for a new PPL. It wouldn't take much for that to become IMC. It's legal, but is it wise?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Aug 2023, 18:22
Replies: 43
Views: 11,668
Posted By Piper.Classique

Quite.

Quite.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2023, 14:26
Replies: 31
Views: 4,216
Posted By Piper.Classique

Easiest tailwheel type

Enjoyed a flight today in my half of of a very nice and definitely overpowered Stern Vega and stayed on to watch the rest of the happy pilots. A superbly bouncy landing in a visiting Chipmunk (which...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2023, 11:23
Replies: 17
Views: 2,237
Posted By Piper.Classique

Anywhere with sensible landing fees

Anywhere with sensible landing fees
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Jul 2023, 11:19
Replies: 20
Views: 5,585
Posted By Piper.Classique

If it's a visual approach then you could consider...

If it's a visual approach then you could consider just MK1 eyeball of the runway perspective. PAPI are set up for quite a shallow approach compared to real world light aircraft flying. They do permit...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2023, 17:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,545
Posted By Piper.Classique

I'm flying on a French LAPL so it definitely...

I'm flying on a French LAPL so it definitely exists in France. I have a French medical, restricted to LAPL privileges. Valid two years. Ask and see what you can get. Worth a try.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Apr 2023, 08:12
Replies: 194
Views: 29,030
Posted By Piper.Classique

The ones that came with my Bose seem to work with...

The ones that came with my Bose seem to work with everybody's IFE. Two pins side by side. But I don't know if BA have the same set up as other A380 that I have been in.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2022, 16:28
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Piper.Classique

I did. I'm not good at spelling

I did. I'm not good at spelling
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2022, 09:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Piper.Classique

No big surprises there, apart from no windows in...

No big surprises there, apart from no windows in the upper bunks. I did consider the private train but decided I would rather spend the money on flying. It's a holiday, I can be tolerant about...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2022, 21:01
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Piper.Classique

Thanks Zombywoof. It's OK, I've traveled by train...

Thanks Zombywoof. It's OK, I've traveled by train all over the place. Try Myanmar for delays!
But if you want to cross the Goitek viaduct then you grit your teeth and sit on the train as long as...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2022, 13:11
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Piper.Classique

Brilliant, thank you. I'll start investigating.

Brilliant, thank you. I'll start investigating.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2022, 08:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,730
Posted By Piper.Classique

Trains and Seaplanes

Good morning Ppruners
I'm planning a train trip across Canada, and want to combine it with some floatplane flying. I'm not expecting to fly solo, but do want instruction and handling time . I have a...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th May 2022, 17:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,860
Posted By Piper.Classique

It's quite a large aircraft with a lot of lifting...

It's quite a large aircraft with a lot of lifting area and a 180 hp engine. It's a tailwheel type quite often used as a glider tug. Five on board is well within its capabilities, though not five...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2022, 10:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,525
Posted By Piper.Classique

Good to have a happy story. Great guy, and a good...

Good to have a happy story. Great guy, and a good ending to his career.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2022, 15:16
Replies: 48
Views: 5,936
Posted By Piper.Classique

It's a lot easier for men.

It's a lot easier for men.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2022, 10:24
Replies: 48
Views: 5,936
Posted By Piper.Classique

A hot air balloon is an aerostat. Lighter than...

A hot air balloon is an aerostat. Lighter than air. A paraglider is heavier than air, and can be landed ( glider....) Without use of its non existent engine.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2022, 08:30
Replies: 48
Views: 5,936
Posted By Piper.Classique

Heston, I think we are singing from the same hymn...

Heston, I think we are singing from the same hymn book here. I honestly can't think of any heavier than air flying machine that can't be landed without use of the engine.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2022, 18:34
Replies: 48
Views: 5,936
Posted By Piper.Classique

I think some of you don't understand the...

I think some of you don't understand the difference between low inertia and low speed. It's entirely possible to land (for example) an x-air engine stopped. The round out is more dramatic if you...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2022, 17:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,239
Posted By Piper.Classique

Granted you might get such rather unusual...

Granted you might get such rather unusual conditions, in which case as the rest of the country is CAVOK it wouldn't be hard to divert. Of course, that might also be the time to learn one of the many...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2022, 14:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,239
Posted By Piper.Classique

I think you would only need this for IFR,. So if...

I think you would only need this for IFR,. So if the rest of the METAR shows that you couldn't use this airfield under VFR, then it wouldn't be relevant. Interesting to know, yes, but not required...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Mar 2022, 14:19
Replies: 9
Views: 4,584
Posted By Piper.Classique

How do you do that, Dave? Negative G?

How do you do that, Dave? Negative G?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Mar 2022, 20:06
Replies: 56
Views: 7,731
Posted By Piper.Classique

Megan, I don't know about you but I think I'm...

Megan, I don't know about you but I think I'm bowing out gracefully from this one. There is always someone who knows best. But you know the saying, " on the internet, nobody knows you are a dog"
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Mar 2022, 19:05
Replies: 56
Views: 7,731
Posted By Piper.Classique

Did you? You won a spot landing competition. Yep,...

Did you? You won a spot landing competition. Yep, I've done that too. Everything working, just not allowed to use it. Dead sticked the cub, prop stopped, from time to time for fun. Ditto the Magni...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Mar 2022, 18:10
Replies: 56
Views: 7,731
Posted By Piper.Classique

There is always someone who thinks that the pilot...

There is always someone who thinks that the pilot who made a safe landing after an engine failure could have done better. I'm a glider pilot, too.
it's not the same. I say again, it's not the same....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Mar 2022, 10:04
Replies: 56
Views: 7,731
Posted By Piper.Classique

There is always someone who thinks they know...

There is always someone who thinks they know better. Major engine failure, great situational awareness, controlled flight and engine out circuit to a safe (and smooth) landing. All critics please...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Mar 2022, 17:29
Replies: 56
Views: 7,731
Posted By Piper.Classique

Yes, well at least that means you won't waste...

Yes, well at least that means you won't waste height and gliding distance trying a restart.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Feb 2022, 16:03
Replies: 56
Views: 7,731
Posted By Piper.Classique

That looked really well judged and controlled....

That looked really well judged and controlled. I'm certain I couldn't have done nearly as well. And clearing the runway, what's more. I'm seriously impressed by this guy's skill set.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2022, 16:28
Replies: 24
Views: 4,525
Posted By Piper.Classique

Flying a Yak 12 with a round engine in Poland was...

Flying a Yak 12 with a round engine in Poland was fun. A bit like a super cub on steroids, but the pilot was never allowed to do a cold start. The aircraft was pushed out of the hangar, pre flighted...
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