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Search: Posts Made By: 2high2fastagain
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Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2016, 15:42
Replies: 48
Views: 8,352
Posted By 2high2fastagain

I learned in a C152 and then bought a TR182 just...

I learned in a C152 and then bought a TR182 just after I qualified and converted to it. It worked really well for me and I'd recommend it. That's not to say learning in a 182 is a bad thing.
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Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2015, 20:04
Replies: 29
Views: 9,323
Posted By 2high2fastagain

If you are trying to downgrade from ios8.3 to...

If you are trying to downgrade from ios8.3 to ios8.2 as the OP has suggested using the 8.2 IPSW file, you may find that you will need to keep trying. It took me about 90 attempts. The first 89 r sp...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2015, 20:36
Replies: 41
Views: 2,780
Posted By 2high2fastagain

I had an unpleasant experience on my qualifying...

I had an unpleasant experience on my qualifying cross country when the wind which was forecast to be blowing from the north, was actually blowing from the south. The west-east leg suffered a double...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2015, 10:18
Replies: 9
Views: 3,277
Posted By 2high2fastagain

I'm with Mach on the fog and Wick I'd...

I'm with Mach on the fog and Wick

I'd recommend going to Wick as Andrew Bruce and his team have a fantastic wealth of knowledge. His company - Far North - is more of a US style FBO than I've seen...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2015, 11:33
Replies: 46
Views: 7,679
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Know the feeling. It's a function of age they...

Know the feeling. It's a function of age they tell me. Here's what I do.

1. My before-flight checklist includes a 'PILOT - Drain excess fluid' item immediately after the Check A is complete...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2015, 11:59
Replies: 33
Views: 27,687
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Given that this is an anonymous forum, it would...

Given that this is an anonymous forum, it would be of me wrong to name him, but I don't think he's the '700 feet' Comanche pilot mentioned above. We're both based in the UK. I do agree with Step...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2014, 14:56
Replies: 33
Views: 27,687
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Now now, 'tis the season of goodwill.

Now now, 'tis the season of goodwill.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2014, 11:36
Replies: 33
Views: 27,687
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Consider the Commanche.

The Piper Commanche (o540 powered 260hp version ) would probably be worth considering. It has a fast cruise speed (150 knots or more and over 1000lb useful load. It's a bit quicker than the fastest...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2014, 09:51
Replies: 57
Views: 10,960
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Jock, that well was worth posting again.

Jock, that well was worth posting again.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2014, 09:48
Replies: 52
Views: 6,436
Posted By 2high2fastagain

I temporarily gave up flying for similar reasons....

I temporarily gave up flying for similar reasons. My first instructor was fine, however he left for a big jet job. The replacement was arrogant and persistently critical and after several lessons I...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2014, 14:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,492
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Yes, as previous posters have said, it's a great...

Yes, as previous posters have said, it's a great place to fly and is worth a visit. I don't recall any funny charges for passengers when we flew in last Autumn. The landing fees seemed to be similar...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2014, 15:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By 2high2fastagain

I can recommend the following itinerary in...

I can recommend the following itinerary in Ireland after a couple of memorable trips last year.

Day 1 - Newtownards lunch - Donegal evening. Fly via north coast for great views of Donegal and...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2013, 13:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,217
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Flying in on the days when they are doing the...

Flying in on the days when they are doing the fast taxiing is highly recommended. A wonderful day out and I can't wait to go again. Being close to the Nimrod or the Victor is quite special and as for...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2013, 11:40
Replies: 15
Views: 2,388
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Thanks and I hope you and your colleagues have a...

Thanks and I hope you and your colleagues have a safe and peaceful Christmas. Always grateful for the friendly service which we value highly. We had one of our most memorable flights this year from...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2013, 13:31
Replies: 51
Views: 7,524
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Sounds like it all ended happily in the end. If...

Sounds like it all ended happily in the end. If you are on your own and things go wrong, then I can only offer the wise words my instructor offered many moons ago 'Panic Slowly'. Works every time...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2013, 09:34
Replies: 24
Views: 5,472
Posted By 2high2fastagain

As previous posters have pointed out, there are...

As previous posters have pointed out, there are additional risks for renters who don't have a regular system and a close relationship with the aircraft, but I think there are also increased risks for...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2013, 21:38
Replies: 6
Views: 3,096
Posted By 2high2fastagain

There are plenty of places to look. When I was...

There are plenty of places to look. When I was trying to buy my aircraft, I used the following websites (I can't recall the URLs, but if you put those terms into google, you should find them). I hope...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2013, 09:41
Replies: 13
Views: 2,439
Posted By 2high2fastagain

I take a look at the F214 for winds at 2,000 in...

I take a look at the F214 for winds at 2,000 in the areas I intend to fly (even if I'm planning on going higher).

If it's 30 knots, then I don't take passengers for jollies. In my part of the...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2013, 21:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,405
Posted By 2high2fastagain

I think Wilco do indeed have an STC 182RG mirror....

I think Wilco do indeed have an STC 182RG mirror. I found this aircraft up for sale which has them. Looks like there is a mirror strapped onto the right wing strut.

Cessna TR182 For Sale Turbo...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2013, 11:28
Replies: 61
Views: 17,447
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Good luck mate. I hope the weather doesn't change...

Good luck mate. I hope the weather doesn't change on you in flight. I've got an IMCr in case that happens to me.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2013, 09:20
Replies: 61
Views: 17,447
Posted By 2high2fastagain

I also saw this and have written to my MP and the...

I also saw this and have written to my MP and the Transport Secretary. I suggest everyone else does the same.

UK GA does need a consistent position to project. In my opinion, the best answer is to...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2013, 09:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,262
Posted By 2high2fastagain

CAA website was promising 17 working days last ...

CAA website was promising 17 working days last time I looked. I,ve just converted a JAR ppl to an Easa ppl. Application went in on 22nd April, money was cashed onn 17th May and licence arrived...
Forum: Private Flying
31st May 2013, 16:59
Replies: 1
Views: 955
Posted By 2high2fastagain

mel, there is an IMC confuser book around which...

mel, there is an IMC confuser book around which is pretty similar to the PPL confuser. Unfortunately I think it is now out of print and I believe the author (Nung Sornying) died a year or two back. I...
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2013, 15:52
Replies: 29
Views: 5,355
Posted By 2high2fastagain

I've never got on with stopwatches. I seem to...

I've never got on with stopwatches. I seem to drop them or reset them when I'm flying. I have found a cheap digital watch with nice big numbers on it which works really well for me. If you have a...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2013, 09:16
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Nope, according to our Prime Minister it's...

Nope, according to our Prime Minister it's something about love I think.
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2013, 08:47
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By 2high2fastagain

LOL. Indeed it is! Someone shows me a formula and...

LOL. Indeed it is! Someone shows me a formula and I automatically think it is magic. One of the benefits of being first through the comprehensive system all those years ago I suppose. Bring back...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2013, 22:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,205
Posted By 2high2fastagain

DALR is 3C/1000ft, but dewpoint lapses at...

DALR is 3C/1000ft, but dewpoint lapses at 0.5C/1000ft as Heston says. Subtracting one from the other gives you the 2.5C/1000ft lapse rate

As Prazum says, (temp-dewpoint) * 400 gives a good answer....
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2013, 23:12
Replies: 38
Views: 22,419
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Martin, the very best way to go about this is to...

Martin, the very best way to go about this is to get over there on a recce and visit a number of flying schools. Talk to them and see how you feel. Students who have done this seem to find schools...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2013, 08:23
Replies: 27
Views: 5,209
Posted By 2high2fastagain

piperarcher, that is quite an excellent piece of...

piperarcher, that is quite an excellent piece of advice.

I have often found when I'm on top that the cloud just keeps going up and before long I'm starting to worry about airways. I have an IMCr...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2013, 07:45
Replies: 33
Views: 11,981
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Odai - as the other posters have indicated there...

Odai - as the other posters have indicated there ought to be a CO detector in every aircraft. I'd recommend you get your own. I use a digital battery operated detector which I place on the floor when...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2012, 22:12
Replies: 62
Views: 12,172
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Raft and jackets are essential in my opinion, but...

Raft and jackets are essential in my opinion, but the real clincher for me is how I feel about my engine. It's been running flawlessly with very consistent cht/egts, oil temps and pressures for quite...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Oct 2012, 20:01
Replies: 26
Views: 12,720
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Phew. That's good news. Hot carbs one less thing...

Phew. That's good news. Hot carbs one less thing to worry about. I know I haven't got a a carb cooling button on the panel to deal with any pesky carb heat.

Kevin31 - we are all still rooting for...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Oct 2012, 08:36
Replies: 26
Views: 12,720
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Nope, you clearly want to fly and so you should...

Nope, you clearly want to fly and so you should continue. Of course you will be despondent, but the sense of achievement you will feel when you get your license will be all the greater.

Air Law is...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2012, 12:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,353
Posted By 2high2fastagain

Are the chippies in downtown Welshpool any good...

Are the chippies in downtown Welshpool any good for lunch at the weekend? I seem to recall the Grummans had a fryfest at their meeting there recently.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2012, 07:53
Replies: 71
Views: 16,477
Posted By 2high2fastagain

You may not know that the fire is electrical....

You may not know that the fire is electrical. That happened to a friend of mine. He thought he had an electrical fire when the cockpit filled with smoke. He admirably got the aircraft on the ground...
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