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Search: Posts Made By: Shorrick Mk2
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Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2014, 10:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,001
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Hi Reginald, be aware that most schools / FBO's...

Hi Reginald, be aware that most schools / FBO's require an IFR rating for Bahamas trips.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Sep 2013, 12:44
Replies: 89
Views: 48,441
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Does the surface matter? What if it's a low pass...

Does the surface matter? What if it's a low pass over something else than an aerodrome?

Habsheim is paved by the way.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2013, 10:08
Replies: 46
Views: 11,066
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Or in a PC-12 :)

Or in a PC-12 :)
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2013, 19:04
Replies: 46
Views: 11,066
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Probably though she makes it sound as if the...

Probably though she makes it sound as if the plane lacked climb performance even before the gust hit it.
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2013, 18:23
Replies: 46
Views: 11,066
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

No rule against training ab initio on a complex. ...

No rule against training ab initio on a complex.

And it's really beyond the point of this accident anyway. I'm puzzled as to how she couldn't make it over the ridge - if it is indeed a 210hp plane...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2013, 11:57
Replies: 46
Views: 11,066
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

"I was supposed to follow water" - upstream or...

"I was supposed to follow water" - upstream or downstream?

First rule of mountain flying before following a terrain feature (river, valley, road) - identify it by heading...

Looks like...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Jun 2013, 07:26
Replies: 4,104
Views: 2,536,470
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

[/B] Only in France.

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Only in France.
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2013, 08:28
Replies: 31
Views: 8,974
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

From the NTSB report

From the NTSB report
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2013, 11:57
Replies: 8
Views: 2,296
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Just a precision re ESTA and visa - if one comes...

Just a precision re ESTA and visa - if one comes in on an ESTA on a commercial flight it is then possible to leave the US to the contiguous territories and come back without visa while flying on a...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2013, 08:05
Replies: 3
Views: 3,953
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Pipistrel Panthera

Pipistrel Panthera - first flight :D

While waiting for the actual performance data, it sure does look great :)

Pipistrel Panthera Makes First Flight | Flying Magazine...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2013, 15:33
Replies: 24
Views: 3,719
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Runways... we don't need runways.

Meanwhile in Russia... - YouTube
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
27th Aug 2012, 16:07
Replies: 29
Views: 16,995
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Switzerland doesn't deviate from EU OPS...

Switzerland doesn't deviate from EU OPS recommendations as far as single-engine turboprop operations are concerned.

See the demise of Helvetic Wings.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2012, 16:09
Replies: 100
Views: 18,885
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

When to stop the takeoff? Do the performance...

When to stop the takeoff? Do the performance calculation per the POH, find out the takeoff distance - define a distance reference point by the runway in your takeoff briefing. If not airborne by that...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2012, 12:11
Replies: 10
Views: 1,326
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

My home airport is smack on top of the CERN...

My home airport is smack on top of the CERN accelerator ring but it doesn't seem to affect planes big or small - they certainly don't need to turn it off for CAT3 approaches :)
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2012, 15:01
Replies: 19
Views: 3,785
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

...and it's still a worse offering than the...

...and it's still a worse offering than the Pipistrel Pantera (granted that one isn't certified yet but).
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2012, 08:14
Replies: 118
Views: 19,489
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Actually what the report says is that the pilot...

Actually what the report says is that the pilot was likely flying above clouds and then started a right turn likely in order to fly down the valley and rejoin the Sion CTR entry point. Imagine a...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2012, 15:20
Replies: 50
Views: 7,224
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

This is an issue i have "flown into" in the US,...

This is an issue i have "flown into" in the US, so to speak.

While landing at TJIG (Luis Ribas Dominicci in Puerto Rico) i was asked to report position, so i reported abeam one of the VRP's on...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jun 2012, 08:10
Replies: 46
Views: 16,670
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Damn right. May all SLF hoi polloi be reminded...

Damn right. May all SLF hoi polloi be reminded that their purpose is to allow the crews to travel in style, not the other way around.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2012, 13:33
Replies: 39
Views: 6,727
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

But does it have to be a US flight review? If...

But does it have to be a US flight review? If your (European) license needs to be valid then surely you have to conduct your biennial flight review in accordance with whatever country issued your...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2012, 16:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,921
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

The mountain rating is a very "national" subject....

The mountain rating is a very "national" subject. The Swiss one only allows you to land on (Swiss) glaciers - and requires a minimum of 250 (!) landings on ten different sites over two years (so you...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2012, 07:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,071
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

There are plenty microlights based in Bourg so I...

There are plenty microlights based in Bourg so I suspect it won't be a problem. Can't comment on fuel though.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2012, 13:08
Replies: 31
Views: 5,955
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Parking availability. Make sure you call ahead.

Parking availability. Make sure you call ahead.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2012, 16:06
Replies: 30
Views: 8,944
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

I frequently operate a PA28-236 out of our 456m...

I frequently operate a PA28-236 out of our 456m TODA grass strip. In summer when it's really hot it can be a bit restrictive though.

Cruise at around 135ktas (though the book says 140+) on...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2012, 13:26
Replies: 29
Views: 3,739
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Actually if you do a dyno test you'll see...

Actually if you do a dyno test you'll see drivetrain losses up to 20% are not uncommon.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2012, 17:58
Replies: 64
Views: 17,497
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Wonder why Continental have shelved their GAP...

Wonder why Continental have shelved their GAP diesel... was probably too reliable and would've put a dent into all the refurb' business driven by the "long reliable aviation engines of the '50es"...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Feb 2012, 12:30
Replies: 169
Views: 36,010
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Correct, but "prolonged stay" or the duration of...

Correct, but "prolonged stay" or the duration of stay is defined by "entry" and "exit"... in other words you can exit free of charge only before H+48. :=
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
15th Feb 2012, 10:12
Replies: 169
Views: 36,010
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

No "discrimination" - but still illegal. See art....

No "discrimination" - but still illegal. See art. 15 of the ICAO convention:



The law as it is worded now is can be construed as an entry / exit tax and in direct violation of the above.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Feb 2012, 19:34
Replies: 169
Views: 36,010
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Actually it's not exactly like that. Any...

Actually it's not exactly like that. Any supranational agreement has "force of law" albeit not being called "law". Thus the ICAO Convention is in fact law, whereas the SARPS are not as they are not...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Feb 2012, 13:58
Replies: 169
Views: 36,010
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

And therein lies the problem - the Swiss motorway...

And therein lies the problem - the Swiss motorway tax is a flat usage tax (one may think that it is a tad steep @40CHF... however going to Cannes one way on French motorways is going to cost you more...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2012, 09:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,547
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

You need insulated and heated covers. Now as to...

You need insulated and heated covers. Now as to whether these actually exist...

You could probably recycle a couple electric heated blankets and wrap them around the wing below the (well)...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2012, 08:57
Replies: 60
Views: 33,240
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

The club I fly with uses Tecnams for ab-initio....

The club I fly with uses Tecnams for ab-initio. Out of the fleet of three not a single one has had issues with nose-gear failure, and they see pretty intensive use on a grass runway.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2012, 12:59
Replies: 9
Views: 2,024
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Nuits-St-Georges is pretty awesome too - middle...

Nuits-St-Georges is pretty awesome too - middle of the wine-making region, and the chateau is a gem. Can't go wrong!!!

Aéro-Club de Nuits-Saint Georges La Berchère, Nuits-Saint-Georges | Burgundy...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
4th Jan 2012, 08:35
Replies: 169
Views: 36,010
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

True - but the law does mention an "annual" tax,...

True - but the law does mention an "annual" tax, and the actual implementation has to be defined by the "Dirrettore dell'Agenzia delle entrate" so it is quite possible there will be a provision for...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Jan 2012, 16:05
Replies: 169
Views: 36,010
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Actually in most likelihood 104.000 EUR / 365 *...

Actually in most likelihood 104.000 EUR / 365 * (parking days), if (parking days) > 2.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Jan 2012, 08:40
Replies: 169
Views: 36,010
Posted By Shorrick Mk2

Interestingly enough the tax is quoted as an...

Interestingly enough the tax is quoted as an "annual rate". Before anyone gets up in arms about it, it'd be probably interesting to find out then if the actual amount to be paid is the annual rate...
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