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Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2011, 13:56
Replies: 21
Views: 8,594
Posted By tinpilot

The MM Navigator version costs less than Ozi &...

The MM Navigator version costs less than Ozi & can import & calibrate images & 3rd party maps.

But if you're going to use free maps, why bother paying for expensive software? Why not use...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2011, 12:53
Replies: 25
Views: 4,630
Posted By tinpilot

An NPPL with a SSEA rating will allow you to fly...

An NPPL with a SSEA rating will allow you to fly as a tug pilot, but you will need a tailwheel endorsement to fly Lakes GC's Super Cub.

The problem you might have is that gliding clubs prefer to...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2011, 16:11
Replies: 110
Views: 23,059
Posted By tinpilot

The shape of the pitch plane flight envelope is...

The shape of the pitch plane flight envelope is due to the different design gust loads at Vb & Vne. The airframe should be capable of withstanding the limit load at any speed but the fact that it...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2011, 14:50
Replies: 21
Views: 8,594
Posted By tinpilot

The red triangle on the GPS fix in MM works off...

The red triangle on the GPS fix in MM works off the iphone's internal compass, it won't be of any use near large lumps of metal. The velocity vector is much more useful.

The power saving options...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2011, 20:41
Replies: 21
Views: 8,594
Posted By tinpilot

The basic £160 Aware won't do the route planning...

The basic £160 Aware won't do the route planning you mentioned. You will need the £45 Fastplan software (Windows only) to plan & then send the route to the Aware. If you want to draw a route directly...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2011, 22:41
Replies: 21
Views: 8,594
Posted By tinpilot

There's a free app & a paid app (£10). The...

There's a free app & a paid app (£10).

The free app is for iphone use only, you pay for & download maps directly to your iphone, you can transfer gpx data via email or through websites, but you...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2011, 16:10
Replies: 65
Views: 8,558
Posted By tinpilot

How hard is it? Not that hard: 2 day course...

How hard is it? Not that hard:
2 day course (http://www.lashamgliding.co.uk/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=EC13yHr7Vl0%3d&tabid=65)
video...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2011, 18:11
Replies: 50
Views: 6,241
Posted By tinpilot

Yes, the exemption does exist for glider ground...

Yes, the exemption does exist for glider ground stations provided that an A/G service, or other service, is not being provided. Which is why there's very little point in calling glider sites -...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2011, 12:56
Replies: 51
Views: 8,232
Posted By tinpilot

The proposed route from a national, ICAO...

The proposed route from a national, ICAO compliant PPL to an EASA PPL is laid out in annexe 2 of the draft regulation on Part FCL.

The CAA said as much in their guidance document published last...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2010, 20:29
Replies: 17
Views: 3,543
Posted By tinpilot

AIUI the change in MM file format was to comply...

AIUI the change in MM file format was to comply with OS copyright conditions - any other mapping software would have similar restrictions.

I looked into the self scan option a while back but its...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2010, 13:00
Replies: 17
Views: 2,363
Posted By tinpilot

The CAA have already said that there will be a...

The CAA have already said that there will be a direct CAA PPL to EASA PPL transition:From this document (http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?gid=2061).
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2010, 10:31
Replies: 19
Views: 4,928
Posted By tinpilot

I didn't know that there was a dispensation - the...

I didn't know that there was a dispensation - the current Laws & Rules doesn't mention it.

Where did you find the reference?
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2010, 19:56
Replies: 9
Views: 4,285
Posted By tinpilot

There are plenty of books about gliding that will...

There are plenty of books about gliding that will have a chapter or two on soaring, this book is purely about soaring:
Advanced Soaring Made Easy...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2010, 20:10
Replies: 5
Views: 1,083
Posted By tinpilot

OK then: It seems to me that that paragraph...

OK then:
It seems to me that that paragraph specifically excludes the SEP rating.

What's more, that paragraph does not state that if you haven't flown a variant for two years, you will need to...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2010, 19:28
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By tinpilot

. . . unless you're talking about TMG time with...

. . . unless you're talking about TMG time with an SLMG instructor, in which case you can log the time as PUT if you want but it does not count as the instructor hour for your SEP / TMG rating...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2010, 17:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By tinpilot

Section F1 of LASORS...

Section F1 of LASORS (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=1591) has the details.

If you fly with an examiner before the rating expires, its a licence...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2010, 20:32
Replies: 12
Views: 1,635
Posted By tinpilot

[getting back on topic . . .] Student1470, ...

[getting back on topic . . .]

Student1470,
Your Air Cadet experience will be very useful, once you've shaken off any rust. The BGA system relies on demonstrated competence rather than licences,...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2010, 20:40
Replies: 75
Views: 16,353
Posted By tinpilot

. . .is not my definition of individual...

. . .is not my definition of individual self-briefing. It is what should happen at the morning briefing, albeit with an overhead projector rather than a paper chart. The briefing should also include...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2010, 09:14
Replies: 75
Views: 16,353
Posted By tinpilot

What pompous tosh. (not you oversteer) ...

What pompous tosh.
(not you oversteer)

First of all, it is completely impractical for 40+ pilots to individually self-brief using the limited resources at a small airfield. The BGA know this....
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2010, 20:29
Replies: 11
Views: 1,796
Posted By tinpilot

In this event only the pilot in command can log...

In this event only the pilot in command can log time as P1.

One of the requirements to hold a BGA motor glider instructor's rating is to have a valid JAA PPL with a TMG rating or an NPPL SLMG...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2010, 15:19
Replies: 25
Views: 3,387
Posted By tinpilot

There's no requirement to pass a flight test to...

There's no requirement to pass a flight test to get an NPPL SLMG rating.

Whether you go straight to TMG rating or through the NPPL SLMG, you will need a PPL, a valid medical & training to an...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2010, 09:52
Replies: 11
Views: 1,796
Posted By tinpilot

Not sure what you mean but if it's the P2 bit,...

Not sure what you mean but if it's the P2 bit, there's no such thing as a multi-crew sailplane. In BGA-land, P2 = Pu/t.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2010, 09:21
Replies: 11
Views: 1,796
Posted By tinpilot

If your BGA instructor is a JAA FI with a TMG...

If your BGA instructor is a JAA FI with a TMG rating, you can log the flight as Pu/t and the flight would count towards your PPL licence revalidation requirements.

If your BGA instructor is an...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Aug 2010, 12:52
Replies: 40
Views: 5,863
Posted By tinpilot

Gertrude, The transition process hasn't been...

Gertrude,
The transition process hasn't been published yet, so BillieBob and Robin are summarising bits of LASORS, section A10:
As the CAA > JAR licence is an established current process, your...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2010, 11:51
Replies: 1
Views: 1,076
Posted By tinpilot

Memory Map...

Memory Map (http://www.memory-map.co.uk/acatalog/UK_Maps_In_the_Air.html) or Airbox Flightplan (http://www.airboxaero.com/products/fastplan/) (also available from Aware...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2010, 19:42
Replies: 16
Views: 6,191
Posted By tinpilot

Stemme S-10 VT...

Stemme S-10 VT (http://www.stemme.de/daten/e/index.html)

Two seats only, but it comes with an EASA CofA, has folding wings & can even be trailered.

You don't have to turn the engine off.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2010, 12:28
Replies: 3
Views: 3,149
Posted By tinpilot

The CAA's recommendations are in Safety Sense...

The CAA's recommendations are in Safety Sense leaflet 7, Aeroplane Performance (http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/ga_srg_09webSSL07.pdf) (114kB .pdf)

From p.3:
Can't remember the exam, but the usual...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2010, 13:57
Replies: 2
Views: 887
Posted By tinpilot

Safety Sense Leaflet 4...

Safety Sense Leaflet 4 (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=1856) for the short version.

CAP 747...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2010, 23:30
Replies: 25
Views: 3,387
Posted By tinpilot

Sorry, no idea - I did the NPPL SLMG route, back...

Sorry, no idea - I did the NPPL SLMG route, back when TMG examiners were as rare as hen's teeth.

I can't believe that they would make you do a complete navex, that would surely be unecessary for a...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2010, 18:49
Replies: 25
Views: 3,387
Posted By tinpilot

Pass a skills test with a CAA rated TMG examiner ...

Pass a skills test with a CAA rated TMG examiner
- or -
conversion training to an acceptable standard with an NPPL SLMG instructor, cheque to NPPL people for an NPPL with SLMG rating & then another...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2010, 17:20
Replies: 190
Views: 127,859
Posted By tinpilot

Lashenden. Lasham is somewhere completely...

Lashenden.

Lasham is somewhere completely different, although they also have a good bar.
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2010, 12:28
Replies: 11
Views: 1,429
Posted By tinpilot

You might also want to factor in what's available...

You might also want to factor in what's available and convenient to you locally, for training & post-solo hire.

Have a look at the licence allowances document...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2010, 17:57
Replies: 38
Views: 3,463
Posted By tinpilot

CAP 393...

CAP 393 (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=226)
Section 2 The rules of the air regulations > Section 3 Low flying rule.

Rule 5 (3) (b):
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2010, 09:26
Replies: 28
Views: 11,516
Posted By tinpilot

That's a big part of the reason. Low-timers...

That's a big part of the reason.

Low-timers have a tendency to look down at the landing area rather than over the nose. An underbanked turn with a bit too much back pressure slows the glider down,...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2010, 22:37
Replies: 9
Views: 2,683
Posted By tinpilot

According to a reply...

According to a reply (http://uras.gliderpilot.net/?op=s2&id=29444&vt=) to a similar question on another forum, both would be acceptable for badges up to Gold but only if it has been approved by the...
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