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Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2015, 14:34
Replies: 56
Views: 12,384
Posted By Flyboater

Witnessing a Crash

A few years ago I witnessed a mid-air collision when a Cessna 150 doing a touch and go hit a flexwing microlight at about 400 feet after takeoff. I was downwind at the time and watched as the Cessna...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2013, 17:08
Replies: 413
Views: 230,268
Posted By Flyboater

Most of these postings are from a small number of...

Most of these postings are from a small number of fairly new Pprune members, (or at least new Nom de Plumes), some of whom I believe are potential competitors.
Ulterior motives?
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2013, 09:04
Replies: 28
Views: 4,050
Posted By Flyboater

An excellent post from Backpacker. I fully concur...

An excellent post from Backpacker. I fully concur with everything he has said.
The only thing I would add is to allow yourself plenty of time. Everything may take far longer than you expect. ...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2011, 00:33
Replies: 22
Views: 3,171
Posted By Flyboater

Landings

After several hours of general handling practice you have learned to relax and you feel confident that you can handle the aircraft with a reasonable degree of competance.
Now you are trying to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Feb 2011, 16:36
Replies: 7
Views: 2,740
Posted By Flyboater

Instructor Seminars

I attended an AOPA seminar at Bristol last year. There was a vast amount of experience (lecturers and students) on the seminar, and although I learned little new, it was extremely interesting...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2010, 16:50
Replies: 25
Views: 3,654
Posted By Flyboater

Family Holiday Airfields

Caernarfon ? Virtually on the beach. Caravans, guest houses, hotels and some spectacular scenery ( Snowdonia) all nearby
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2009, 11:33
Replies: 3
Views: 825
Posted By Flyboater

There are a number of clubs/schools at Blackpool....

There are a number of clubs/schools at Blackpool. You could try ANT. They have also been around for over 60 years.
Pa28's in excellent condition, maintained "in house". Friendly, comfortable...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Sep 2008, 23:11
Replies: 15
Views: 1,335
Posted By Flyboater

"I jettisoned my load." Quite...

"I jettisoned my load."

Quite understandable in that situation. I think most of us would.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Mar 2008, 22:13
Replies: 21
Views: 3,003
Posted By Flyboater

We used to pay an annual contract fee per...

We used to pay an annual contract fee per aircraft. No problem, as the cost was factored into the aircraft hire rates. No such luxury now though. Since the airfield changed hands every...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Mar 2008, 15:41
Replies: 21
Views: 3,003
Posted By Flyboater

malc4d VFR approach during ab-initio training -...

malc4d
VFR approach during ab-initio training - go round from finals.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Mar 2008, 01:28
Replies: 21
Views: 3,003
Posted By Flyboater

malc4d Their argument is that the fee...

malc4d
Their argument is that the fee is for the approach, not just the landing.

TheOddOne
I understand the problem of some instructors abusing the system, but my concern is for solo...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Mar 2008, 18:17
Replies: 21
Views: 3,003
Posted By Flyboater

Student Go Rounds

We all tell our students to go round if there's anything about the approach that they're not happy with, don't we? At our regional airport (and probably many others) they will be charged a full...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2003, 23:46
Replies: 30
Views: 3,595
Posted By Flyboater

Dropped in to Mahon, Menorca a couple of years...

Dropped in to Mahon, Menorca a couple of years ago. in a Fuji Incredible value. Landing fee, overnight parking, follow me van, personel carriers to and from met office and terminal building.
All...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2003, 23:19
Replies: 45
Views: 7,368
Posted By Flyboater

Scariest moment

Cowling of Pa28 opening at 200 feet after takeoff. Student (quite experienced) had done the pre-flight and not secured the fasteners properly.
I now always check them personally before I get...
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