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Forum: Private Flying

10th Mar 2010, 09:04

Replies: 12

Boat/hovercraft/plane - which license?

Views: 7,820

Posted By penguin-uk

I quite agree - as an ex hovercraft pilot (I...

I quite agree - as an ex hovercraft pilot (I actually managed to place 3rd in my formula in the 1991 world championships), engine failure in this could be pretty horiffic. In a normal single engined...

Forum: Private Flying

10th Mar 2010, 08:23

Replies: 35

Flying with small child?

Views: 2,980

Posted By penguin-uk

I took mine for her first flight the other day...

I took mine for her first flight the other day (since she was born anyway) at 4 months old - only a 30 min flight either way to start off. No problem at all and fell asleep just after takeoff and...

Forum: Medical & Health

30th Oct 2009, 20:16

Replies: 5

About the Class II medical...

Views: 971

Posted By penguin-uk

I had a cholesterol test, in fact the AME I used...

I had a cholesterol test, in fact the AME I used wanted me to see my GP and get a full blood count done before issuing my Class II. I've no history of any medical issues, but the AME said that the...

Forum: Private Flying

14th Sep 2009, 17:16

Replies: 14

Toddlers in the air / Hearing issues

Views: 1,211

Posted By penguin-uk

I took some friends up the other week for a quick...

I took some friends up the other week for a quick trip around the local area and they asked if they could bring their 7 month old child along. She was quite happy in her car seat. Whilst she was...

Forum: Private Flying

6th Sep 2009, 08:47

Replies: 2

Garmin Software

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Posted By penguin-uk

I've just recently bought a 296 myself and so I'm...

I've just recently bought a 296 myself and so I'm not as familiar with it as many others on here will be, however I do know that it has options for how it behaves when power is connected or removed,...

Forum: Private Flying

10th Aug 2009, 16:16

Replies: 5

Cardiff GA

Views: 1,397

Posted By penguin-uk

Unfortunately handling is mandatory, as per the...

Unfortunately handling is mandatory, as per the Notam as the club closed down at Christmas. You would need to go northside and be handled by Signature (01446 712637). It's approx £75 - £25 for...

Forum: Private Flying

4th Aug 2009, 20:40

Replies: 2

Garmin 296 GPS Vs Airbox Freedom Clarity

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Posted By penguin-uk

I've been wondering exactly the same myself this...

I've been wondering exactly the same myself this week. After passing my PPL earlier this year and just purchasing a share in a plane I'm considering a GPS as I venture further afield. The Airbox...

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