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Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 15:41
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,370
Posted By DavidHoul52

The other girl didn't survive either?

The other girl didn't survive either?
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 15:05
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,370
Posted By DavidHoul52

FLEXPWR If you'd put it like that in the...

FLEXPWR

If you'd put it like that in the beginning it would have made a lot more sense and a lot more acceptable.

I think you'll find that a number of Asians in this thread have expressed...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 14:29
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,370
Posted By DavidHoul52

@FLEXPWR Thanks for your interesting post....

@FLEXPWR

Thanks for your interesting post. Not wanting someone else to lose face is found in some asian cultures to a lesser or greater extent but I did wish to point out that reluctance of FOs to...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 13:45
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,370
Posted By DavidHoul52

Sorry but I don't buy this. The only reason...

Sorry but I don't buy this. The only reason people started talking about "cultural" issues was that it was an Asian airline with (presumably) Asian crew. There is absolutely NO evidence at this stage...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Jul 2013, 10:51
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,370
Posted By DavidHoul52

Racism, Culturalism, or Realism

Tallman - Spot on. Might not the culture of national and racial stereotyping not also be a human factor?
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2013, 22:51
Replies: 2,403
Views: 2,203,370
Posted By DavidHoul52

Don't make me laugh! Can you verify this...

Don't make me laugh! Can you verify this nonsense? If this is not racist than nothing is! I only hope this poster is an airchair ranter as the last thing I would want to do is fly with a headcase...
Forum: Private Flying
30th May 2013, 20:47
Replies: 40
Views: 4,617
Posted By DavidHoul52

Going through a stage a being absolutely...

Going through a stage a being absolutely terrified about collisions seems to be inevitable at some time. And I agree, keeping a healthy fear will keep you on your toes.

Around airfields is the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2013, 12:47
Replies: 68
Views: 13,132
Posted By DavidHoul52

In my experience of Cessna 152 and 172 the POH is...

In my experience of Cessna 152 and 172 the POH is correct. My instructor told me never to land with a stall, and have never done so.

Some points:

On any checkout flight every instructor will...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2009, 07:32
Replies: 51
Views: 6,248
Posted By DavidHoul52

Sadly selfishness rules in this country. Laws...

Sadly selfishness rules in this country. Laws never mind simple consideration doesn't figure in the behaviour of most it seems. Loud talking on mobiles on public transport, buzzing earphones on the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2009, 13:25
Replies: 49
Views: 5,156
Posted By DavidHoul52

Groundspeed will have an some effect I reckon....

Groundspeed will have an some effect I reckon. Your aiming point is moving towards you more quickly so you steepen your approach. Also the impact with the ground will be more forceful .
...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2009, 22:01
Replies: 49
Views: 5,156
Posted By DavidHoul52

I agree with SNS3Guppy that one should fly a...

I agree with SNS3Guppy that one should fly a consistent approach. I was taught to land flapless if in gusty wind conditions but seldom do. Some of my most gentle landings have been with a strong...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2009, 16:22
Replies: 39
Views: 19,649
Posted By DavidHoul52

I have the Sennheiser HME 95 headset and am very...

I have the Sennheiser HME 95 headset and am very happy with it. I wear tinted prescription bifocals which could be more comfortable - though I've not noticed the discomfort whilst flying. Their is a...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2009, 19:17
Replies: 53
Views: 5,121
Posted By DavidHoul52

This is correct according to Jeremy Pratt's PPL...

This is correct according to Jeremy Pratt's PPL Air Law Course. Only holds true for UK-registered aircraft.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2009, 20:11
Replies: 53
Views: 5,121
Posted By DavidHoul52

To be fair, I have hired their aircraft five...

To be fair, I have hired their aircraft five times in the last couple of months and it was only this last time their were significant faults (and then with two aircraft on the same day!). The only...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2009, 20:28
Replies: 95
Views: 11,105
Posted By DavidHoul52

Sorry .. it was a dumb question :oh: Now I have...

Sorry .. it was a dumb question :oh: Now I have watched the CD it doesn't seem like much has changed beyond now having to ask for a "Basic Service" rather than FIS. Presumably not using the word...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2009, 19:42
Replies: 95
Views: 11,105
Posted By DavidHoul52

With the "agreement" thing does it mean if I say...

With the "agreement" thing does it mean if I say I am maintaining 3000 feet I have to ask permission to fly at another level?
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2009, 19:35
Replies: 53
Views: 5,121
Posted By DavidHoul52

I would have felt more reassured if you had...

I would have felt more reassured if you had guessed wrong!:sad:

Apparently they have a good reputation for training (but I didn't train there).
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2009, 22:03
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By DavidHoul52

Head for the Highlands! A completely different...

Head for the Highlands! A completely different experience to flying down south.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2009, 21:49
Replies: 53
Views: 5,121
Posted By DavidHoul52

Same system used at my flying club! As you point...

Same system used at my flying club! As you point out they probably don't like anything in the "Defects" column as it means the aircraft would not be available for the rest of the day. Mind you this...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2009, 13:45
Replies: 53
Views: 5,121
Posted By DavidHoul52

Do you mean the Technical Log? According to...

Do you mean the Technical Log? According to Jeremy Pratt's air law book "These should include the time the aircraft took off and landed and details of any defects".

When I did just that I was...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2009, 12:56
Replies: 45
Views: 6,188
Posted By DavidHoul52

Being one of the "rest of us" I'll definitely be...

Being one of the "rest of us" I'll definitely be heading across the channel for my next medical!

My recent medical cost £140 including ECG which wasn't unreasonable. The good doctor said I was...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2009, 11:48
Replies: 53
Views: 5,121
Posted By DavidHoul52

Why bother with the A Check?

Most flying club Cessna 152s are showing their age. When hiring one of these and finding faults when doing the A check one inevitably finds long faces when returning to reception to report. One feels...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2009, 21:31
Replies: 39
Views: 10,456
Posted By DavidHoul52

I simulated EFATO at 200 feet on various aircraft...

I simulated EFATO at 200 feet on various aircraft on FSX to see what happened. Invariably they nose dived into the ground about half way through the steep turn- all except for the Cessna 152 and the...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2009, 08:44
Replies: 39
Views: 10,456
Posted By DavidHoul52

Given that this is the most common scenario when...

Given that this is the most common scenario when an aircraft tries to return to the airfield after an EFATO this is what most of us will be thinking whether we say so or not.

There may of course...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2009, 08:27
Replies: 17
Views: 1,248
Posted By DavidHoul52

I've never had a problem landing at Goodwood. ...

I've never had a problem landing at Goodwood.

Arundel Castle is a great sight. Flying over to Isle of Wight and then over the Needles and back around the other side of the Southampton CTZ is good...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2009, 17:13
Replies: 39
Views: 10,456
Posted By DavidHoul52

It seems the accident was quite minor and the...

It seems the accident was quite minor and the aircraft not badly damaged.

AAIB here (http://www.aaib.gov.uk/sites/aaib/cms_resources/Mickleburgh%20L107,%20G-BZVC%2010-07.pdf)
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2009, 16:03
Replies: 16
Views: 1,392
Posted By DavidHoul52

I have a Garmin Nuvu sat-nav. Works very well in...

I have a Garmin Nuvu sat-nav. Works very well in the air although I can't load the CAA chart. But you can see names of towns, roads etc. You can zoom out to a suitable scale and the map doesn't try...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2009, 11:43
Replies: 79
Views: 4,650
Posted By DavidHoul52

I did some spin training in a PA38 at the...

I did some spin training in a PA38 at the Highlands Flying School post PPL, which included recovery from fully developed spins.

It feels like doing a backward somersault while falling over a...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2009, 11:32
Replies: 89
Views: 9,328
Posted By DavidHoul52

I meant PCAS. By the way, I see the cheap...

I meant PCAS.

By the way, I see the cheap XRX unit has velcro stick-on mounts. How well does this work when having to mount on different aircraft?

Also when working with a LARS - is PCAS going...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2009, 10:14
Replies: 89
Views: 9,328
Posted By DavidHoul52

The recent collision of two satellites reduces...

The recent collision of two satellites reduces the credibility of the big sky theory somewhat?

Yet given that most GA aircraft don't use TCAS and we are told we don't see most of the other...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2009, 10:20
Replies: 13
Views: 5,209
Posted By DavidHoul52

He also says he is going to wear a parachute from...

He also says he is going to wear a parachute from now on. So next time he doesn't check the fuel before take off he can parachute to safety while the plane goes on to kill innocent people on the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2009, 21:07
Replies: 91
Views: 9,798
Posted By DavidHoul52

I took along my car sat-nav today on a two hour...

I took along my car sat-nav today on a two hour flight around Kent and East Sussex just for fun. To my surprise I found it quite useful to confirm position on occasion. Mostly I was navigating using...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2009, 10:32
Replies: 37
Views: 2,961
Posted By DavidHoul52

.. and I thought it was I alone who felt scared...

.. and I thought it was I alone who felt scared on every flight! I spend the next week after the flight thinking about what I could have done differently and what extra information I can find about...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2009, 10:21
Replies: 9
Views: 1,128
Posted By DavidHoul52

I bought the one on the Skills Test. Quite useful...

I bought the one on the Skills Test. Quite useful but unnecessary as I had better advice from my instructor. These DVDs are ridiculously overpriced - they must have cost next to nothing to produce.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2009, 21:52
Replies: 43
Views: 4,377
Posted By DavidHoul52

You don't want a camera that moves every time...

You don't want a camera that moves every time your head moves! I thought we were talking about "film making"? Watch some TV/DVD/film/anything and notice how little the camera moves. Compare this with...
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