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Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2011, 10:08
Replies: 458
Views: 158,621
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Is it not the case that the ratio has to be at...

Is it not the case that the ratio has to be at least 4.5? So any unaccelerated stall of up to 100mph would do it?

(Subject to the disclaimer that I have considerably more experience in arithmetic...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2011, 22:05
Replies: 66
Views: 8,567
Posted By douglas.lindsay

No advice from me (I'm not even at 100 hours...

No advice from me (I'm not even at 100 hours yet), just encouragement.

After being consistently good at landings for a while, I reached about 20 hours and somehow completely forgot how to land for...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2011, 00:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,755
Posted By douglas.lindsay

I only found a reference to the number 70 on page...

I only found a reference to the number 70 on page 19. I think that relates to the required experience for converting an existing national license (might be a UK PPL or NPPL?) to an EASA PPL. It says...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2011, 08:09
Replies: 23
Views: 7,509
Posted By douglas.lindsay

we've gone as far north as Inverness but skipped...

we've gone as far north as Inverness but skipped the real home of transatlantic aviation... So let me recommend Prestwick Flight Centre :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2011, 23:10
Replies: 42
Views: 4,685
Posted By douglas.lindsay

I recently saw some marketing material,...

I recently saw some marketing material, presumably the sort that has been used to persuade my very own government of the value of electric cars. I seem to recall that it suggested there is a payoff...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2011, 22:06
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Thanks all. I'm used to DIY and a bit of car...

Thanks all.

I'm used to DIY and a bit of car maintenance but I guess I'll need to decide whether I'm ready to ask some test pilot to trust their life to my skills... :ooh: and whether I can really...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2011, 21:52
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Genghis - it's a Rans S6 with the 116 wing....

Genghis - it's a Rans S6 with the 116 wing. According to the current owner S6 + Jab 2200 has been done before.

I've already got my LAA membership sorted out; quite excited about the possibility of...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2011, 20:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Mods to a permit aircraft

I'm looking into a possible purchase - my first, so I feel rather naive :) It's a permit plane being sold by a mighty nice bloke. It has a 582 installed at the moment but the sale includes a...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Nov 2010, 19:49
Replies: 16
Views: 10,414
Posted By douglas.lindsay

One to watch - I took off from 09 once with a...

One to watch - I took off from 09 once with a Southerly wind, which I'm sure must have been causing a downdraught(ft?) due to the high ground to the SE, as my climb performance was about half of what...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2010, 13:26
Replies: 17
Views: 2,363
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Return of the lifetime PPL?

The UK CAA seem to have started an interesting little rumour of their own today...

CAA issues renewal advice to JAR licence holders | CAA Newsroom | CAA...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2010, 11:11
Replies: 21
Views: 14,151
Posted By douglas.lindsay

I might just buy one. Is the battery life any...

I might just buy one. Is the battery life any better than the Aware, or am I gonna need some sort of booster? (some of the planes at my club don't have a charger socket)
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2010, 21:58
Replies: 32
Views: 15,880
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Spoke to Glasgow ATC today - they're still asking...

Spoke to Glasgow ATC today - they're still asking for a full FP if you want a zone transit.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2010, 21:51
Replies: 25
Views: 7,691
Posted By douglas.lindsay

The gearbox break explains the windmilling - I...

The gearbox break explains the windmilling - I was puzzled by that at first.

FWIW, I think the pilot did really well & I'm glad he's made the video available. After viewing it, I think I'd be...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2010, 21:45
Replies: 32
Views: 15,880
Posted By douglas.lindsay

My information might be out of date. I'll try to...

My information might be out of date. I'll try to confirm tomorrow and come back here with the updated story.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2010, 15:04
Replies: 32
Views: 15,880
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Jan's right that you have to file when you enter...

Jan's right that you have to file when you enter CAS, and Johnm is right that it can simply be filed over the radio for eg zone transits through class D.

However I had a chat with Glasgow ATC a...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2010, 14:47
Replies: 11
Views: 4,250
Posted By douglas.lindsay

you might want to bear in mind that mid October...

you might want to bear in mind that mid October is generally the height of the Florida hurricane season... could hamper the flying a little...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2010, 19:03
Replies: 13
Views: 3,838
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Thanks all, points I'll bear in mind. I'll start...

Thanks all, points I'll bear in mind. I'll start calling up my alternates I think.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2010, 21:42
Replies: 13
Views: 3,838
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Alternates - PPR and opening hours

What's the expectation from airfield owners who are lucky enough to be planned alternates? If you turn up one day, having been unable to land at your intended destination, without PPR - will they...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2010, 18:50
Replies: 61
Views: 19,144
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Hugh, you're a genius. I honestly can't...

Hugh, you're a genius. I honestly can't understand why I didn't think of that.

And your name is a belter :)
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2010, 20:06
Replies: 163
Views: 19,114
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Our history department wasn't very exciting......

Our history department wasn't very exciting... yawn man, it still makes me sleepy just thinking about it. If only they had told us about the Battle of Britain...

Thanks for the book suggestions,...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2010, 19:41
Replies: 163
Views: 19,114
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Heh, just noticed I have as many posts as years...

Heh, just noticed I have as many posts as years in my age now!

Rats, I've spoiled it now, haven't I? I'll have to wait a year before I say anything else... :8
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2010, 19:39
Replies: 163
Views: 19,114
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Wow! I'm one who grew up at the wrong time for...

Wow! I'm one who grew up at the wrong time for learning all those old stories, and just did a bit of searching for the likes of Douglas Bader. I've clearly missed out! Anybody got any good books they...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2010, 22:11
Replies: 30
Views: 6,748
Posted By douglas.lindsay

You know, the more I read on PPRUNE, the more I...

You know, the more I read on PPRUNE, the more I appreciate my own club...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2010, 22:30
Replies: 7
Views: 2,698
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Rod1/SGC - after reading your comments I joined...

Rod1/SGC - after reading your comments I joined the LAA this evening, not sure how my wife would feel about me building a plane in the back garden but we'll see...!

PilotDAR, very encouraging of...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2010, 15:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,698
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Lightbulb My daft idea

This is a long-term dream. It ain't gonna happen for the next year at least and, given my very strong desire to maintain my current marital status :O may never come to anything... but:

Anybody had...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2010, 20:43
Replies: 42
Views: 7,634
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Brilliant, thanks all. I've picked up quite a few...

Brilliant, thanks all. I've picked up quite a few ideas from this thread. Safe flying all!
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2010, 22:14
Replies: 42
Views: 7,634
Posted By douglas.lindsay

One last q then... though I've been through the...

One last q then... though I've been through the POHs a couple of times I don't recall a simple checklist for this. If I were to suspect my engine power has dropped a little, or if I detected a bit of...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2010, 22:31
Replies: 54
Views: 6,542
Posted By douglas.lindsay

That's pretty tough going, Paul! I had problems...

That's pretty tough going, Paul! I had problems earlier this year when I was trying to do my qualifying XC, but nothing compared to that. Hope your next test booking is different!
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2010, 22:28
Replies: 198
Views: 43,258
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Always interesting to hear the tales -...

Always interesting to hear the tales - particularly the inexperienced of us like me... go on...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2010, 21:09
Replies: 54
Views: 6,542
Posted By douglas.lindsay

cjm's question is a good one - I found my flight...

cjm's question is a good one - I found my flight sim really useful in making progress, particularly with circuits, PFL and the like. You can use FlightGear for free, or pay a little for something...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2010, 20:59
Replies: 54
Views: 6,542
Posted By douglas.lindsay

I would suggest coming over to my school in...

I would suggest coming over to my school in Prestwick - they're great - but, well, it's a long way to Tipperary...

(sorry, couldn't resist!)
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2010, 13:57
Replies: 16
Views: 1,355
Posted By douglas.lindsay

difficult advice for a Scot to follow... :sad:

difficult advice for a Scot to follow... :sad:
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2010, 07:30
Replies: 198
Views: 43,258
Posted By douglas.lindsay

Yep, not a bad price you've got there. Enjoy the...

Yep, not a bad price you've got there. Enjoy the 380 experience too, I'm dead curious to know what they're like inside!
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2010, 20:59
Replies: 198
Views: 43,258
Posted By douglas.lindsay

I meant good luck getting a PPL for 6k (I hear...

I meant good luck getting a PPL for 6k (I hear that it can be done in some places, but I think they're pretty few and far between). I do a bit of gliding too, and it's always a shock to compare the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2010, 13:13
Replies: 42
Views: 7,634
Posted By douglas.lindsay

That's what my instructor taught me, and great...

That's what my instructor taught me, and great advice too. I've memorised the in-flight checks (and most of the other ones too, particularly the "oil pressure rise within 30 secs" stuff!) and...
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