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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
12th May 2012, 12:48
Replies: 21
Views: 2,313
Posted By Stephen Furner

Talking Can anybody see this post? I think there is a...

Can anybody see this post? I think there is a problem with my profile configuration. My posts disappear off the threads when I log out. When I do log in it’s only me that can see them. :oh:
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2012, 22:51
Replies: 76
Views: 8,852
Posted By Stephen Furner

Is the issue here really one of power generation?...

Is the issue here really one of power generation? There is a lot of very conventional potential geothermal (e.g. Iceland) or potential hydroelectric (e.g. Norway) or potential wind power (e.g. Dogger...
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2012, 11:52
Replies: 83
Views: 18,665
Posted By Stephen Furner

I must admit I had not realised there was such a...

I must admit I had not realised there was such a large variation in how carb heat is used. This discussion has certainly had me back checking to see what my POH has to say. There was nothing in...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2012, 20:36
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By Stephen Furner

Public wi-fi is a major growth area for mobile...

Public wi-fi is a major growth area for mobile communications. Commercial providers have interworking arrangements that mean if you have a UK contract you can use participating networks when abroad....
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2012, 20:08
Replies: 76
Views: 8,852
Posted By Stephen Furner

From some of the discussions I’ve read about...

From some of the discussions I’ve read about thorium fuel cycle reactors they look a lot more appealing than the current plutonium reactors. They appear to have an inherent stability and lack of long...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2012, 23:12
Replies: 9
Views: 64,108
Posted By Stephen Furner

A very good point made about fuel consumption by...

A very good point made about fuel consumption by achimha. According to my POH in the F172H the O-300 will use 7 us gals (26.5 litres) per hour cruising with 60% power (2300rpm) at 2500ft. This is...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2012, 20:35
Replies: 9
Views: 64,108
Posted By Stephen Furner

I’ve been lucky enough to be able to fly a Cessna...

I’ve been lucky enough to be able to fly a Cessna F172H for several years now. The engine has always performed as expected and reliably delivered a good ride.

I can only agree with everything...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2012, 20:29
Replies: 9
Views: 3,625
Posted By Stephen Furner

Has anyone heard what the situation is for the...

Has anyone heard what the situation is for the older Continental engines? I understand they have agreement with LAA for use of UL91 in permit aircraft but so far I've not heard anything about its use...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2012, 20:29
Replies: 47
Views: 5,736
Posted By Stephen Furner

Dheanainn Sùgradh (The Dark-haired Girl)

Dheanainn Sùgradh (The Dark-haired Girl)
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2012, 23:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,924
Posted By Stephen Furner

Sometimes it’s all about the journey and not about the distance

What a great idea. It’s a lovely run from Biggin to Fairoaks. I have enjoyed travelling this leg many times when routing into Fairoaks from Essex. Take a camera and go in an aircraft with good...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2012, 21:28
Replies: 29
Views: 4,796
Posted By Stephen Furner

It's not either/or you need both; sometimes "The...

It's not either/or you need both; sometimes "The Machine Stops".


REF: H0524/12 From: 2012-Mar-26 Mon 07:00 To: 2012-Mar-30 Fri 16:00
Schedule: 0700-1600
ICAO: EGTT SFC to 40000FT AMSL...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2012, 21:42
Replies: 44
Views: 6,611
Posted By Stephen Furner

Ditching & Sea Survival Seminar - 29th March 2012

GASCo will be holding a third 'Ditching and Sea Survival' Seminar at the Lifeboat College, Poole on 29th March 2012.

Contact Penny Gould at the GASCo Office on 01634 200203 or e-mail...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2012, 18:10
Replies: 42
Views: 7,200
Posted By Stephen Furner

I support SEP Flyer in that Fairoaks makes a good...

I support SEP Flyer in that Fairoaks makes a good potential option if located in Vauxhall.

I have been regularly flying a 172 in and out of Fairoaks for maintenance for several years. Consequently...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2012, 09:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,795
Posted By Stephen Furner

The Quick GT450 www site claims 110KG seat...

The Quick GT450 www site claims 110KG seat loading and max combined pilot + passenger of 210KG. However there is also a pilot min weight requirement.

Our Aircraft Range - P&M Aviation...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2012, 20:12
Replies: 21
Views: 3,928
Posted By Stephen Furner

Do you have a www site where the photos can be...

Do you have a www site where the photos can be uploaded?
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2012, 23:29
Replies: 21
Views: 3,928
Posted By Stephen Furner

I have a couple amateurish holiday snaps of...

I have a couple amateurish holiday snaps of Barton taken on a damp blustery day a couple of years ago. Ground shots only I was attending an open day by car. I'm not from the area but had been at a...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2012, 23:13
Replies: 44
Views: 6,611
Posted By Stephen Furner

Some resources that may be useful CAA Safety...

Some resources that may be useful

CAA Safety sense leaflet on ditching which has a lot of good advice and information in it: http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/ga_srg_09webSSL21.pdf

GASCo sometimes...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2011, 21:18
Replies: 32
Views: 7,326
Posted By Stephen Furner

In the air is not the best time to find out what...

In the air is not the best time to find out what impact a mobile has on your avionics. There is some discussion bout this on an earlier thread ...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2011, 19:18
Replies: 32
Views: 7,326
Posted By Stephen Furner

From what I can see on the internet here in the...

From what I can see on the internet here in the UK the CAA view the mobile phone as a personal electronic device (PED) that causes interference with aircraft electronics systems. Consequently its...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2011, 14:37
Replies: 12
Views: 2,398
Posted By Stephen Furner

Wikipedia calls these swing piston or chasing...

Wikipedia calls these swing piston or chasing piston engines, there is a quotation that "the swing-piston design combines all the disadvantages of the rotary with all the disadvantages of the...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2011, 21:38
Replies: 35
Views: 4,465
Posted By Stephen Furner

Based on this discussion I have put together a...

Based on this discussion I have put together a short proposal for a simple check that a pilot could use to identify any very obvious interference in a GA aircraft's avionics. Assuming forewarned is...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2011, 22:12
Replies: 35
Views: 4,465
Posted By Stephen Furner

How high will a cell phone work at? It can be a...

How high will a cell phone work at? It can be a lot higher than the expected 2 to 3 thousand feet.

According to studies carried out in Canada for a single engine light aircraft it is possible -...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2011, 22:35
Replies: 35
Views: 4,465
Posted By Stephen Furner

Some interesting and useful points made here...

Some interesting and useful points made here about this idea of a simple check on the ground for mobile phone interference before using it in the air. From what’s said here my idea of a few simple...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2011, 17:31
Replies: 35
Views: 4,465
Posted By Stephen Furner

According to CAA PAPER 2003/3 “Effects of...

According to CAA PAPER 2003/3 “Effects of Interference from Cellular Telephones on Aircraft Avionic Equipment” the problems caused by a mobile phone 30 cm from an avionics and instrument panel are:
...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2011, 14:23
Replies: 35
Views: 4,465
Posted By Stephen Furner

Mobile Phones

If you were planning to use your mobile phone in a light aircraft or microlight while in the air, how would you check on the ground that it will not cause interference with your aircrafts avionics?
...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2011, 12:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,503
Posted By Stephen Furner

My understanding is that it is the polish that is...

My understanding is that it is the polish that is vital to protecting the exterior of an aircraft – or car for that matter – it keeps the paint supple and flexible and fills in any breaks in the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2011, 23:00
Replies: 31
Views: 17,663
Posted By Stephen Furner

shumway76 why not go in clean using this as an...

shumway76 why not go in clean using this as an opportunity to practice flap failure, and save the 40 degree flap practice for when you are making full stop landings?
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2011, 20:59
Replies: 40
Views: 4,852
Posted By Stephen Furner

A Google search revealed Lycoming Service...

A Google search revealed Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1009AU

http://www.lycoming.textron.com/support/publications/service-instructions/pdfs/SI1009AU.pdf...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2011, 15:59
Replies: 40
Views: 4,852
Posted By Stephen Furner

I’m sorry if this is a blatantly naive question...

I’m sorry if this is a blatantly naive question but if there is nothing in an engine that is deteriorating as a result of age – an engines condition being dependent on wear and how it is operated -...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2011, 22:05
Replies: 40
Views: 4,852
Posted By Stephen Furner

Many thanks for sharing your thoughts and...

Many thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. Interesting to see that no-one supports an overhaul or new engine unless needed for conformance to operation regulations for commercial work.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2011, 07:42
Replies: 9
Views: 3,000
Posted By Stephen Furner

I’ve had this happen on a netbook, it just went...

I’ve had this happen on a netbook, it just went dead and refused to show any signs of life. This was not as a result of an update but due to static build up. The cure was to remove the battery then...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2011, 00:23
Replies: 9
Views: 3,000
Posted By Stephen Furner

I've not had this with my own 96. I can't see any...

I've not had this with my own 96. I can't see any obvious answer. Suggest an e-mail to Garmin Support (http://support.garmin.com/support/productSupport/productSupport.faces?productId=276)
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2011, 22:04
Replies: 9
Views: 3,000
Posted By Stephen Furner

It depends what you mean by a “hard reset”. My...

It depends what you mean by a “hard reset”. My understanding of the term is that it means turning the power off and then back on again. In which case you just need to take the batteries out and then...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2011, 18:20
Replies: 40
Views: 4,852
Posted By Stephen Furner

A common maintenance issue the older aircraft

A common maintenance issue for older aircraft that are privately flown is that they reach their calendar life before getting anywhere near their TBO hours. Suppose you are coming up to the calendar...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2011, 19:37
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By Stephen Furner

Towards the bottom of their web page about the...

Towards the bottom of their web page about the event this weekend there is a graphic that says they do Rougham Air display and classic car show (http://www.roughamairfield.org/Air%20Show.html)

...
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