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Forum: ATC Issues
30th Apr 2024, 09:36
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By Jim59

As a simple pilot, if asked to orbit (left or...

As a simple pilot, if asked to orbit (left or right) I fly a 360 degree circle drifting with the wind. A hold is a standard pattern flown by reference to a specific point with the inbound leg track...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2024, 10:14
Replies: 22
Views: 1,879
Posted By Jim59

Have a look at: ...

Have a look at:
https://www.caa.co.uk/general-aviation/pilot-licences/aeroplanes/third-country-licence-conversion-requirements-from-1-january-2023/
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2024, 10:10
Replies: 29
Views: 3,400
Posted By Jim59

Flying at 1000' makes visual navigation difficult...

Flying at 1000' makes visual navigation difficult - for early flying at least 2000' is more comfortable.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2024, 10:37
Replies: 20
Views: 2,516
Posted By Jim59

The Current UK AIP has 40 or 50 pages of...

The Current UK AIP has 40 or 50 pages of differences from ICAO listed at:
GEN 1.7 DIFFERENCES FROM ICAO STANDARDS, RECOMMENDED PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES
I guess one could claim full compliance since...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2024, 10:39
Replies: 23
Views: 1,842
Posted By Jim59

In gliding, for the Silver Badge a solo...

In gliding, for the Silver Badge a solo cross-country to a point 50 km away from the launch release is required. For the UK CAA SPL (SailplanePilots Licence) also a 50 km flight if solo, or 100 km...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2024, 10:37
Replies: 50
Views: 30,079
Posted By Jim59

Wigan pier should be on your bucket list!

Wigan pier should be on your bucket list!
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2023, 09:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,009
Posted By Jim59

Very sad.

Very sad.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Nov 2023, 10:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By Jim59

Only about a hundred individual documents to...

Only about a hundred individual documents to browse looking for the answer. Thanks for your contribution "Roger That".
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2023, 12:11
Replies: 30
Views: 3,006
Posted By Jim59

A viewpoint presumably based on the type of...

A viewpoint presumably based on the type of aircraft you fly and how you fly. The transponder and ADS-B technologies are percolating down from the commercial aircraft world where electricity is...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Sep 2023, 10:50
Replies: 44
Views: 15,832
Posted By Jim59

Agree 100%. My air travel is for work in the...

Agree 100%. My air travel is for work in the main, and the first leg by air is not usually the end of my journey. What's the point of baggage arriving at the destination airport a couple of days...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2023, 17:03
Replies: 78
Views: 6,325
Posted By Jim59

Precisely! The Convention on International Civil...

Precisely! The Convention on International Civil Aviation, drafted in 1944 by 54 nations lead to the ICAO which established the core principles permitting international transport by air. Because it...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Aug 2023, 19:29
Replies: 50
Views: 20,682
Posted By Jim59

So the 37 or so patents Marconi took out to...

So the 37 or so patents Marconi took out to protect his inventions have made us worse off?



Longitude and Lattitude? Map Grid references? Where is the monopoly?

Clearly your mind is made...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Aug 2023, 23:49
Replies: 50
Views: 20,682
Posted By Jim59

I think the company is called 'FLARM Technology...

I think the company is called 'FLARM Technology AG' since it is registered in Switzerland.

Why is it a scam for three people to come up with an idea to improve safety, create a product to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Aug 2023, 10:52
Replies: 50
Views: 20,682
Posted By Jim59

The BGA recommend that after a glider has been...

The BGA recommend that after a glider has been rigged that all the flying controls be checked with the assistance of a second person to verify that they are connected and operating in the correct...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
19th Aug 2023, 11:47
Replies: 50
Views: 20,682
Posted By Jim59

The BGA website suggests the Dunstable accident...

The BGA website suggests the Dunstable accident was from an aerotow.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2023, 10:18
Replies: 31
Views: 4,243
Posted By Jim59

I learned to fly power in a Condor, very...

I learned to fly power in a Condor, very forgiving. Pawnee was a pleasure.
Forum: ATC Issues
19th Apr 2023, 10:15
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By Jim59

A quick look on Google Earth showed signal...

A quick look on Google Earth showed signal squares at Northampton (Sywell) and Old Warden. Not so sure about the lights and flares though. I do remember landing a glider at an airfield when I ran out...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2023, 10:26
Replies: 22
Views: 3,944
Posted By Jim59

Presumably the other aircraft looking at you will...

Presumably the other aircraft looking at you will also see a green light on a steady relative bearing and think that you should yield. Which of you seeing exactly the same picture should yield? ...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2023, 09:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,479
Posted By Jim59

Before JAA came along 'Brown' licences were for...

Before JAA came along 'Brown' licences were for life.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2023, 10:03
Replies: 27
Views: 2,856
Posted By Jim59

Not necessarily. Non-radar units may still...

Not necessarily. Non-radar units may still assign a squawk so other nearby radar units can see from where a particular aircraft is receiving a service.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2023, 23:26
Replies: 27
Views: 2,856
Posted By Jim59

The controller does know the purpose - the...

The controller does know the purpose - the original poster stated:
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2022, 10:51
Replies: 25
Views: 3,411
Posted By Jim59

When I had problems with one eye I discussed it...

When I had problems with one eye I discussed it with my AME. He told me which optician to see and what tests he wanted done. The optician had equipment I've not seen at my usual high street chain...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Nov 2022, 17:20
Replies: 74
Views: 19,720
Posted By Jim59

Manneken Pis?

Manneken Pis?
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2022, 19:37
Replies: 179
Views: 63,911
Posted By Jim59

The guy had never flown in in a helicopter...

The guy had never flown in in a helicopter before. How is he expected to know the danger areas? Common sense does not come into it. Unless a passenger has received an extensive briefing including...
Forum: Rotorheads
28th Jul 2022, 10:33
Replies: 179
Views: 63,911
Posted By Jim59

I find it very disappointing that so many of the...

I find it very disappointing that so many of the comments about this accident blame the victim. Those who operate helicopters and support helicopter operations know how they work, understand that...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th Jul 2022, 19:39
Replies: 179
Views: 63,911
Posted By Jim59

Why don't they fit safety guards around the tail...

Why don't they fit safety guards around the tail fan to prevent such accidents? Helicopters often embark/disembark passengers with rotors revolving so are a greater risk to passengesr than most...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2022, 10:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,193
Posted By Jim59

My club, in eastern England, has recently...

My club, in eastern England, has recently increased the avgas 100LL price to £2.00 per litre.
Forum: ATC Issues
24th May 2022, 16:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,181
Posted By Jim59

When a channel is licensed the fee payable...

When a channel is licensed the fee payable depends on several factors, including the DOC. If you use the channel for a different purpose temporarily you don't get any money back from Ofcom so why...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2022, 10:36
Replies: 48
Views: 5,983
Posted By Jim59

I agree that one should never fly with a very...

I agree that one should never fly with a very full bladder - among other things it is a distraction, and it can result in serious injury in a heavy landing / accident if it bursts (literally). ...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2022, 09:37
Replies: 48
Views: 5,983
Posted By Jim59

Space-X Rocket?

Space-X Rocket?
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2022, 23:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,628
Posted By Jim59

Gliders are aircraft. A high proportion of them...

Gliders are aircraft. A high proportion of them are in sydicates. Gliders rarely fly from licensed airfields.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2022, 10:38
Replies: 10
Views: 2,263
Posted By Jim59

I think you probably have a UK Part FCL licence...

I think you probably have a UK Part FCL licence now, if it was issued by the UK CAA before we left EASA it is deemed to be so. If you do a declaration I think you will find you can still fly under...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2021, 10:59
Replies: 97
Views: 14,004
Posted By Jim59

Probably only after the pressure in the tank...

Probably only after the pressure in the tank falls below about 10 bar. Starting at 700 bar, say, it will become lighter as the fuel is used.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2021, 11:13
Replies: 114
Views: 17,473
Posted By Jim59

That comment is almost worth a thread all to...

That comment is almost worth a thread all to itself!
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2021, 09:39
Replies: 12
Views: 1,834
Posted By Jim59

The OFCOM calculator refers to EIRP (Effective...

The OFCOM calculator refers to EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power) i.e. when using an isotropic antennae. I tried to buy an isotropic antenna - but apparently they are theoretically impossible...
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