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Forum: Rumours & News
5th Jul 2014, 00:22
Replies: 1,147
Views: 486,936
Posted By chrisN

Air Rabbit, thanks for your comprehensive reply. ...

Air Rabbit, thanks for your comprehensive reply.

Apologies for leading you to think I might have been believing that your comments are either “off the mark,” “irrelevant,” “overly simplistic,” or...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2014, 10:45
Replies: 1,147
Views: 486,936
Posted By chrisN

Air Rabbit, what sort of training scenarios, in...

Air Rabbit, what sort of training scenarios, in your ideal world, would you have wished for the Commander of AF447? And for its two FOs? And for the pilots of Asiana? And for the pilots in the Gulf...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2014, 14:30
Replies: 39
Views: 7,514
Posted By chrisN

Is there not a third “out” in some circumstances...

Is there not a third “out” in some circumstances – land below if there is somewhere landable?

(In a glider, I would have to, if forced down by lowering clouds, no lift, and terrain too high to get...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2014, 01:05
Replies: 39
Views: 7,514
Posted By chrisN

Two points from a glider pilot: OP was going...

Two points from a glider pilot:

OP was going W into Wales/mountains with a head wind. I suggest learn a bit about mountain wave. Do not go low over mountains when it is windy – and it does not...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2013, 12:01
Replies: 52
Views: 26,805
Posted By chrisN

Arc, see list at the bottom of this page – do...

Arc, see list at the bottom of this page – do these include what you want?

British Gliding Association >> Instructors >> Motor Gliding - Instructing & Examining...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2013, 12:30
Replies: 9
Views: 3,620
Posted By chrisN

Arc, is such a T&G done without PPR and/or paying...

Arc, is such a T&G done without PPR and/or paying a landing fee? Seems to me not a courteous way to treat a landowner, if so. I hope my posting does not lead to any such discourtesy, as I was only...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2013, 12:54
Replies: 52
Views: 26,805
Posted By chrisN

No, not all. Lak FES is a sustainer and needs no...

No, not all. Lak FES is a sustainer and needs no licence but gliding qualification/approval in the UK (pre EASA, and within the BGA), or even no qualification at all (outside the BGA), or a...
Forum: Tech Log
12th Nov 2013, 23:35
Replies: 976
Views: 217,241
Posted By chrisN

Winnerhofer you surmised that “Bonin was napping...

Winnerhofer you surmised that “Bonin was napping when the A/P cut-off and in the ensuing alarms, panicked and accidentally used the S/S to pull himself out of his reclined position.
This caused the...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2013, 12:45
Replies: 9
Views: 1,577
Posted By chrisN

I did it, but do not fit easily into the survey...

I did it, but do not fit easily into the survey presumptions. I am a high-ish hours glider pilot but low hours (and no longer current) PPL. So No IR or IMC, never file an IFR flight plan (or any...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2013, 10:13
Replies: 9
Views: 3,620
Posted By chrisN

I landed in my glider once at Great Ashfield, and...

I landed in my glider once at Great Ashfield, and had no chance to get PPR first. I contacted the owner, who was very obliging, and I paid a landing fee.

I can’t speak for now, but then the...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Nov 2013, 09:12
Replies: 1,147
Views: 486,936
Posted By chrisN

Bubbers wrote: “ Three airline pilots couldn't do...

Bubbers wrote: “ Three airline pilots couldn't do it?”

I seem to recall mention of the 3rd guy (relief FO) calling out “descent rate” more than once. Correct? If so, was it a cockpit gradient...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2013, 11:33
Replies: 4
Views: 3,190
Posted By chrisN

“Correct me if I'm wrong but i don't think that...

“Correct me if I'm wrong but i don't think that this idea has been tried before, replacing wingtips to create a different flight profile, . . .”

Alternative wing tips have been available for...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2013, 22:25
Replies: 36
Views: 8,531
Posted By chrisN

Sustained flights in winter, in wave, are also...

Sustained flights in winter, in wave, are also possible in the west (e.g. Nympsfield, Usk, Talgarth, Long Mynd, Lleweni Park) as well as oop North.

Chris N
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2013, 00:50
Replies: 36
Views: 8,531
Posted By chrisN

In answer to your first question, there are a few...

In answer to your first question, there are a few glider pilots “here”, but a lot more on gliderpilot.net.

Secondly, many gliding clubs have young members, though in the nature of things most...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Oct 2013, 19:12
Replies: 976
Views: 217,241
Posted By chrisN

HN39, Thanks.

HN39, Thanks.
Forum: Tech Log
30th Oct 2013, 17:28
Replies: 976
Views: 217,241
Posted By chrisN

A question from a glider pilot, if you...

A question from a glider pilot, if you professionals would be kind enough to inform me:

In the A330/A340 incident, there was a sudden increase in what glider pilots call total energy - the sum of...
Forum: Tech Log
26th Oct 2013, 05:28
Replies: 976
Views: 217,241
Posted By chrisN

I do not think that anyone should be misled by...

I do not think that anyone should be misled by thoughts of the gliding qualifications of Bonin (FO, PF). All I have seen is that at some time before the accident he obtained a French glider pilot’s...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2013, 01:26
Replies: 3
Views: 1,246
Posted By chrisN

I have some which cover a few circumstances not...

I have some which cover a few circumstances not usually covered elsewhere. Send me an email with an emailable return address if you want my stuff.

Chris N
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2013, 00:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,427
Posted By chrisN

Using: whiz wheel calculator...

Using: whiz wheel calculator (http://www.pilotfriend.com/calcs/calculators/whizz.htm)

124/22

Chris N
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
11th Aug 2013, 04:38
Replies: 118
Views: 84,603
Posted By chrisN

What Mickjoebill said. This has been known in...

What Mickjoebill said. This has been known in gliding circles (among others?) for years. From the BGA:

Safety Cushions 11th July 2012
BGA RP38 recommends that all glider cockpits should be...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2013, 01:19
Replies: 33
Views: 4,373
Posted By chrisN

AFAIK, the above is all correct. Where the detail...

AFAIK, the above is all correct. Where the detail differs from my resume, I think PS is correct. PS, do you also agree with me about annex 2 if no EASA licence?

Chris N
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2013, 14:30
Replies: 33
Views: 4,373
Posted By chrisN

For you, then you will have to take your chance...

For you, then you will have to take your chance and find out eventually what will be needed. Don’t be surprised if it is not only flying retraining already discussed, but also EASA examinations and...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2013, 05:09
Replies: 33
Views: 4,373
Posted By chrisN

TF, I don’t know if anybody knows for certain for...

TF, I don’t know if anybody knows for certain for your circumstances, but your best plan might be to get current again soon, so that your BGA licence can be converted to an EASA licence by what would...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2013, 00:35
Replies: 8
Views: 2,681
Posted By chrisN

Thing, from the BGA Laws and Rules (reference...

Thing, from the BGA Laws and Rules (reference above):

“The solo endorsement is known historically as the A badge, the Bronze endorsement includes the historic B badge, and the Silver, Gold and...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2013, 17:24
Replies: 8
Views: 2,681
Posted By chrisN

Just to add a little to Astir’s post: Pre...

Just to add a little to Astir’s post:

Pre EASA, there is no official “glider pilot licence” in the UK.

There is, however, an unofficial BGA-issued licence. I forget the requirements for it, but...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th May 2013, 00:59
Replies: 1,316
Views: 401,609
Posted By chrisN

See EXTRA MINUTES | FLIGHT 447: THE AIR SAFETY...

See EXTRA MINUTES | FLIGHT 447: THE AIR SAFETY INVESTIGATION - YouTube for a short extract - all I could find (UK).
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2013, 10:20
Replies: 18
Views: 5,502
Posted By chrisN

UV, the reason for U/C extension when ditching a...

UV, the reason for U/C extension when ditching a glider is to prevent it submarining. A clean fuselage generates downward lift, pulling the glider under. The U/C acts as a spoiler, killing the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2013, 18:11
Replies: 65
Views: 14,986
Posted By chrisN

Agree with all the above. One extra...

Agree with all the above.

One extra suggestion, which you have probably already done; review what happened to see where it went wrong and if possible what could you have done to avoid it.

(E.g....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2013, 13:29
Replies: 48
Views: 8,697
Posted By chrisN

Many gliding clubs have cadet schemes which offer...

Many gliding clubs have cadet schemes which offer cheap or even free membership and/or flying.

In my club this applies to people up to the age of 25 if in full-time education. Such young people...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2013, 12:46
Replies: 42
Views: 6,609
Posted By chrisN

Agreed! Chris N

Agreed! Chris N
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2013, 22:25
Replies: 21
Views: 3,679
Posted By chrisN

I believe that what might help is specific...

I believe that what might help is specific exercises with you doing the controls, not the instructor; and to start with, just doing very gentle pushovers until you feel comfortable with that level of...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2013, 12:25
Replies: 165
Views: 29,696
Posted By chrisN

I don’t see the ultra-light weight motor glider...

I don’t see the ultra-light weight motor glider electric power as very likely – the weight of batteries demands strong and hence heavy wings.

I think the Arcus approach – batteries spread along...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2013, 13:24
Replies: 21
Views: 5,827
Posted By chrisN

I tried something like it in beta and it was not...

I tried something like it in beta and it was not ideal for me, nor the other graphic things. Too complex to explain why here.

Regards - Chris
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2013, 12:11
Replies: 21
Views: 5,827
Posted By chrisN

As a point of information, if you use the...

As a point of information, if you use the NATS/AIS source for notam, you don’t need to keep a pdf copy as proof, only a note of the number of the request. They keep copies of all for a period (6...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2013, 01:46
Replies: 21
Views: 5,827
Posted By chrisN

FWIW, I too only rely upon NATS/AIS notam data,...

FWIW, I too only rely upon NATS/AIS notam data, as if I have conformed to that, I am unlikely to be prosecuted for any infringement. To be completely assured, one needs to refresh/update it...
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