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Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2018, 09:26
Replies: 153
Views: 34,544
Posted By Weeeee

This has been a good read and as others have...

This has been a good read and as others have commented brought back memories, you are definitely not alone.

Left hand circuits are easier for the reason you mentioned earlier, thats why you sit on...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2016, 14:59
Replies: 38
Views: 46,244
Posted By Weeeee

Please qualify or are you just having a pop?

Please qualify or are you just having a pop?
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2016, 09:30
Replies: 18
Views: 3,582
Posted By Weeeee

Not intended for GA mistakes?

Of course you completely trust the CAA not to use this sanction against a GA offender when they have the power, and only ever to use it against rich corporations. They have such a strong track record...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Mar 2016, 13:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By Weeeee

Renting around Sydney?

Going to be spending a few months down there, wondered if anyone has any recommendations for where I might rent for the odd bit of sight-seeing / keeping my hand in.

Probably be staying on the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2016, 17:47
Replies: 18
Views: 3,290
Posted By Weeeee

WHY are some appealing aircraft now so cheap

I'm thinking about older (80s or earlier) mostly US mostly higher end - Bonanza, Commander, light twins, lance etc, seemingly going for such small sums.

Yes costs ever upwards, fuel, maintenance,...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2015, 13:37
Replies: 31
Views: 6,206
Posted By Weeeee

I'm sure the US product liability / ambulance...

I'm sure the US product liability / ambulance chasing culture / low volume / regulation all have had their impact on the cost and vitality of the industry.

From my direct experience of the last 20...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2015, 13:20
Replies: 27
Views: 4,179
Posted By Weeeee

It was all my father's fault ...

Took me to see Battle of Britain at the cinema when it came out. Job done.

Airfix, balsa and dope, ... but the RAF didn't want me (med).

So when I could afford it I just started the PPL. ...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2015, 13:03
Replies: 47
Views: 9,066
Posted By Weeeee

Not much from the OP for a while, but let me chip...

Not much from the OP for a while, but let me chip this in.

First, I'm not an instructor and did my PPL about 20 years ago.

Second, some of this may have been said above and generally I agree...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Aug 2015, 15:18
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,028,723
Posted By Weeeee

@rideforever He didn't descend vertically...

@rideforever

He didn't descend vertically over the road, the vertical element was well to the north. And had he been descending vertically over the road he would have been further south over the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
26th Aug 2015, 09:46
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,028,723
Posted By Weeeee

Fun not allowed

Henry Crun, Clareprop and others taking a similar line: are you seriously suggesting that any activity undertaken for fun should have ZERO risk for third parties?

So perhaps I can drive myself to...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2015, 14:11
Replies: 37
Views: 6,297
Posted By Weeeee

Two, maybe three if you're taking it well. ...

Two, maybe three if you're taking it well.

The early hours demand a very high level of mental focus that is surprisingly physically tiring.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
25th Aug 2015, 13:46
Replies: 1,087
Views: 1,028,723
Posted By Weeeee

Realism not knee-jerk outrage

Rideforever and others banging on about the A27. Seriously, get real.

Nothing takes away this was a terrible accident, but it is clearly very rare, especially compared to many other [avoidable]...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2015, 17:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,400
Posted By Weeeee

That's a roll, not a loop, ... :rolleyes:

That's a roll, not a loop, ... :rolleyes:
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2014, 01:07
Replies: 97
Views: 10,286
Posted By Weeeee

Never heard of it on small stuff but I believe...

Never heard of it on small stuff but I believe you can on turbo props.

Even so, close the throttle in fine pitch and you've got quite an air brake.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2014, 19:40
Replies: 97
Views: 10,286
Posted By Weeeee

I have to say I never got comfortable with stall...

I have to say I never got comfortable with stall and spin and related departures until I'd done a few hours in a decent aerobatic aircraft.

And my first spin was in a traumahawk during PPL, albeit...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2014, 14:56
Replies: 211
Views: 48,426
Posted By Weeeee

Speed and height I've seen recently make it look...

Speed and height I've seen recently make it look like they're in the circuit, but the location is actually outside controlled and roughly Rowledge / Wrecclesham - that height and location I'm...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2014, 13:15
Replies: 211
Views: 48,426
Posted By Weeeee

TAG tactics?

Seen a surprising amount of very low biz jet traffic over south west Farnham recently - really low and slow - more so than in years subjectively. Wondered if this is a not so subtle tactic to...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2013, 06:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By Weeeee

Thanks guys, will check them out

Thanks guys, will check them out
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2013, 11:31
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By Weeeee

Manhattan skyline tour / intro lesson recommendation

Title's it really.

Any recommendations (beyond what Google tells me) for an operation in the extended NYC area (good for public transport from Manhattan) that is good / good value for Manhattan /...
Forum: Private Flying
31st May 2013, 12:53
Replies: 19
Views: 3,271
Posted By Weeeee

Penrith

Looks good, but anything near Penrith?
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2012, 20:32
Replies: 66
Views: 24,040
Posted By Weeeee

Operating costs

How the hell does one aircraft run up £350k per year in hanger charges?

Who owns the hanger? Who's benefiting?
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2012, 14:52
Replies: 38
Views: 46,244
Posted By Weeeee

How much

I was thinking around £150k. Kind of flexible subject to hours etc.

Ideally from the UK, but looking at the scarcity I guess the US could be more fruitful, but not really familiar with the pain /...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2012, 13:46
Replies: 38
Views: 46,244
Posted By Weeeee

Why not Cessna T303?

Mission: Family / friends UK to Europe, non-pressurised, 6 seats though not often filling more than 4, twin (winter sea crossing), 100 - 150 hours per year

Pilot friendly, non-flyer friendly,...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2012, 10:59
Replies: 13
Views: 3,515
Posted By Weeeee

I walked Bolt Head a couple of years ago...

I walked Bolt Head a couple of years ago considering taking a high performance single in there. Went to Plymouth instead. If memory serves, it's often very gusty, quite rough grass and pretty...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2011, 12:42
Replies: 28
Views: 3,592
Posted By Weeeee

Clamping

If memory serves, the way this kind of thing works is the owner of the land wants to control parking, but not employ their own staff to set up the operation, so outsources to a "private parking...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2011, 14:41
Replies: 13
Views: 1,819
Posted By Weeeee

Surely if they're not on the chart, no zone, no...

Surely if they're not on the chart, no zone, no different treatment to random vfr traffic in open fir. Of course it would be useful to know they were there ...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2010, 12:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,056
Posted By Weeeee

IT's August ... they're French ...

IT's August ... they're French ...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2010, 12:01
Replies: 21
Views: 14,088
Posted By Weeeee

Or on an iPAD

How about it Tim?
Forum: Private Flying
20th Oct 2009, 11:47
Replies: 11
Views: 1,355
Posted By Weeeee

I'm 6'1" and with Bose X or helmet on being...

I'm 6'1" and with Bose X or helmet on being forced up against canopy of Extra 300L under negative g, hunching a bit even during normal flight.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Dec 2008, 23:13
Replies: 82
Views: 8,902
Posted By Weeeee

Round or Square

This is a bit parallel to the main arguments raging here at the moment, but relevant to an earlier post and I believe the merged nature of this thread, so here goes:

Need an emergency parachute...
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