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Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2021, 13:35
Replies: 20
Views: 3,401
Posted By Bluebeard

Talking No smartphones, let alone ipads either in my day...

No smartphones, let alone ipads either in my day - what a difference a decade makes!
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2021, 10:15
Replies: 20
Views: 3,401
Posted By Bluebeard

Just getting back in the saddle after 15 years...

Just getting back in the saddle after 15 years out, had an hour with the CFI and he adjudged me as needing 4-5 hours to get back up to scratch. I was surprised about how much came back to me, but...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Nov 2011, 08:59
Replies: 113
Views: 51,137
Posted By Bluebeard

I recall a busjet (early model Citation possibly)...

I recall a busjet (early model Citation possibly) operating out of Elstree EGTR on more than one occasion - c.650m and with a reasonable slope to boot.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
30th Sep 2009, 09:58
Replies: 44
Views: 7,753
Posted By Bluebeard

On an Easyjet flight, Nice to LTN, in Autumn...

On an Easyjet flight, Nice to LTN, in Autumn 2002.

Everyone on board in good time, all in their seats and behaving themselves and the doors ready to be shut 10 mins before scheduled departure...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2008, 14:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,775
Posted By Bluebeard

Many moons ago this man very generously offered...

Many moons ago this man very generously offered to take me up for a circuit in order to show this (now sadly lapsed) PPL (SEP) what microlighting was all about. Whilst it scared the sh!t out of me I...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2006, 08:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,965
Posted By Bluebeard

Red face Always amuses me this one. Am colour blind having...

Always amuses me this one. Am colour blind having long since failed an Ishihara. Not a huge problem as I don't have a strong desire to go night flying (not in a single anyway!). But it is a bit of a...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2006, 16:39
Replies: 40
Views: 6,099
Posted By Bluebeard

Hello all again! After the fairly fruitful...

Hello all again!

After the fairly fruitful discussion on this thread, it did leave me with some food for thought. There is indeed a good selection of groups at Elstree, in fact probably out of...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2006, 10:31
Replies: 50
Views: 13,708
Posted By Bluebeard

Thumbs up Have had a radio failure in flight in a C152,...

Have had a radio failure in flight in a C152, routing Seething to North Weald via Ipswich overhead. Think I was last in contact with Wattisham or some RAF base or other receiving a FIS when it packed...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2006, 21:18
Replies: 40
Views: 6,099
Posted By Bluebeard

Re: Cheap flying

Paris Dakar - good to hear from you mate, Happy New Year!:ok: Ah yes, thems were the days..am a little fatter and greyer as well, to boot:eek:

Thanks to all and sundry for the fine advice - I...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2006, 19:58
Replies: 40
Views: 6,099
Posted By Bluebeard

Unhappy Cheap flying

Hello All
I have been a silly billy and got myself lumbered with a big mortgage (oh, and a fiancee too!). Unfortunately, whilst this has got me a nice house I have am now too skint at the moment to...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2005, 22:08
Replies: 22
Views: 5,593
Posted By Bluebeard

Just to be specific...probably a poor use of the...

Just to be specific...probably a poor use of the phrase 'down the runway'...it was pretty much as for t/o, pretty much a x-wind but occasionally heading chuffwards, to coin a phrase.

Not sure why...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2005, 21:47
Replies: 22
Views: 5,593
Posted By Bluebeard

Ahhh, Sunday. One of the best day's flying I've...

Ahhh, Sunday. One of the best day's flying I've ever had. Due to various bouts of illness I seem to have made increasingly shorter trips recently, so I vowed to spice up my life and go for some...
Forum: ATC Issues
8th Apr 2005, 22:34
Replies: 7
Views: 5,845
Posted By Bluebeard

Question Practice Pan

Not sure if this is one more for the military, however...

As a bog standard PPL I do like to occasionally give 121.5 a call for a practice pan. Although I'm a good boy and listen out for genuine...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2004, 22:29
Replies: 107
Views: 10,651
Posted By Bluebeard

Cool The poor bloke in the C152 (actually a tarted up...

The poor bloke in the C152 (actually a tarted up C150) was me!!:) No worries about having to hold, its not often you get held up by 18 Beagles/Bulldogs taxying in a row, definitely worth the novelty...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2004, 22:09
Replies: 29
Views: 2,869
Posted By Bluebeard

Had without doubt the only geniune close shave in...

Had without doubt the only geniune close shave in my (short) flying career a few weeks back.

On final to the lesser-used cross runway at my home base, plenty of tarmac to play with and full of...
Forum: Medical & Health
23rd Jun 2004, 19:32
Replies: 1
Views: 1,257
Posted By Bluebeard

Red face Colitis

Damn blast and bugger! :*

I've just got over a revent flare up of my ulcerative colitis. :)

But...:ugh:

Prior to this I was toddling along nicely on a maintenance dose of 3 x 400mg of...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2004, 04:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,576
Posted By Bluebeard

Most people in these parts seem to have done...

Most people in these parts seem to have done their US flying in Florida, so a search on that will give you much of whats been written here on that subject. However, since I'm such a helpful little...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2004, 00:47
Replies: 10
Views: 844
Posted By Bluebeard

Thumbs up Would second Crystal River - visited it last...

Would second Crystal River - visited it last autumn and it was a lovely spot (although didn't venture beyond the airfield).

Ocala is also a worthwhile shortish hop from Tampa, with a good...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2004, 04:21
Replies: 22
Views: 2,524
Posted By Bluebeard

I posted on a similar subject a while back for a...

I posted on a similar subject a while back for a great flying holiday I took in Florida.

The US Embassy in London was very cagey about whether or not I needed a visa. Since I wasn't planning on...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2003, 06:42
Replies: 21
Views: 2,966
Posted By Bluebeard

Thumbs up Spent a very happy week flitting about Florida at...

Spent a very happy week flitting about Florida at the back end of October - made a point of dropping in to as many airfields as possible, simply because I could! So here's a few:

Kissimmee Gateway...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2002, 16:40
Replies: 111
Views: 8,143
Posted By Bluebeard

Smile September 28th? Hey, thats tomorrow...and for...

September 28th? Hey, thats tomorrow...and for once I am free! Any objections to me coming and drowning my sorrows - my Condor has got a dicky donk!

Not sure how I will recognise you guys, any...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2002, 10:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,053
Posted By Bluebeard

Smile Well done, the first solo QXC is another one of...

Well done, the first solo QXC is another one of those milestones in doing your PPL - but if you think the buzz from that is good then you'll be over the moon for your qualifying QXC!

Re intercom...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2002, 14:57
Replies: 28
Views: 3,319
Posted By Bluebeard

Thumbs up Nothing wrong with a bit of nervousness, although...

Nothing wrong with a bit of nervousness, although I try to keep it within the realms of anticipation rather than outright fear.

Its funny, but the best thing to calm my nerves is actually a wait...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Sep 2002, 09:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,076
Posted By Bluebeard

Question Mysterious disappearing 146 LCY?

Morning all

There I was sitting in the Departure Lounge at LCY on Thursday morning (around 8am), a little bit bleary eyed but enjoying myself having kindly been given an extra 90 mins. to watch...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2002, 20:34
Replies: 15
Views: 961
Posted By Bluebeard

Thumbs up The number one thing to consider is: the...

The number one thing to consider is:

the examiner is looking for you to be a safe pilot, not a perfect one. You will make mistakes during the skills test but don't become overly fixated with...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2002, 10:26
Replies: 9
Views: 870
Posted By Bluebeard

Always wondered about this one...how do I prove...

Always wondered about this one...how do I prove I've done 12 take offs and landings? :eek:
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2002, 21:41
Replies: 262
Views: 36,344
Posted By Bluebeard

Just been taking a look at the Notams for a NAVEX...

Just been taking a look at the Notams for a NAVEX tomorrow courtesy of the new 'improved' AIS site...ugh!:mad: what a dogs dinner the've made of the site.

It clearly smacks of a some bright spark...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2002, 12:10
Replies: 43
Views: 4,413
Posted By Bluebeard

I've always loved anything to do with aviation,...

I've always loved anything to do with aviation, but strangely GA never got me excited until I began my PPL. As the realisation sank in that this flying lark really is something you never stop...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Aug 2002, 15:03
Replies: 34
Views: 3,838
Posted By Bluebeard

Did my taildragger training on Turweston's...

Did my taildragger training on Turweston's Citabria, didn't have problems at all despite being generally a bit rusty (me, that is, not the aircraft:D). It has a fairly level attitude so it makes life...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Jul 2002, 18:06
Replies: 11
Views: 900
Posted By Bluebeard

I'm a UK PPL and was always taught that you had...

I'm a UK PPL and was always taught that you had not vacated until you had crossed the hold line. Might be worth posting this on the ATC forum for a definitive answer, but I think you got a raw deal...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2002, 22:55
Replies: 20
Views: 1,830
Posted By Bluebeard

I had to wait about 6 weeks between passing my...

I had to wait about 6 weeks between passing my Skills Test and getting my licence as there was a screw up with my medical. I remember it being v. frustrating, so close yet so far :(

How about...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2002, 09:04
Replies: 17
Views: 939
Posted By Bluebeard

:D Well done! On my skills test there were...

:D Well done!

On my skills test there were a few moments of panic when the DME packed up right at the start of my diversion (for which I was given about 2 mins. notice!), cue much fiddling with...
Forum: ATC Issues
18th Jul 2002, 16:21
Replies: 25
Views: 3,155
Posted By Bluebeard

Am not ATC but..had a report from my brother who...

Am not ATC but..had a report from my brother who works in the City to the effect that the aircraft we flying sufficiently low as to be appear to be making efforts to avoid some of the taller...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2002, 19:54
Replies: 7
Views: 608
Posted By Bluebeard

Thumbs up Well done Simon, that's a real achievement. In...

Well done Simon, that's a real achievement. In many ways the qualifying XC is the first time you get to be a real pilot, making all of the decisions for yourself. Glad you enjoyed it too.:cool:
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2002, 21:47
Replies: 11
Views: 981
Posted By Bluebeard

Thumbs up Hi Ben Sorry to hear about yuor colour...

Hi Ben

Sorry to hear about yuor colour blindness, this is something which afflicts me as well. Its great that you have such a passion for flying right from the start, if you do want a career in...
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