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Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2023, 12:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,023
Posted By LD1Racing

Carlisle Flight Training have two Robin HR200s...

Carlisle Flight Training have two Robin HR200s which fly with a stick. I have spent time training with them, and the various iterations of Newcastle Airport's clubs and schools. You'll struggle to...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2012, 23:42
Replies: 86
Views: 22,420
Posted By LD1Racing

Ok, so I'm not quite a pilot yet, but since...

Ok, so I'm not quite a pilot yet, but since learning, I have started requesting taxi clearances before reversing off the drive, and carrying out regular FREDA checks while driving.

Incidently,...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2012, 18:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By LD1Racing

I'll be there, the old man is based at Eshott....

I'll be there, the old man is based at Eshott. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2012, 09:24
Replies: 64
Views: 10,503
Posted By LD1Racing

The hourly rate, which includes one landing is...

The hourly rate, which includes one landing is around £140. The 9 T&G were because I wasn't widening out my circuits enough ;)

Seriously, EGKB - when you start your training, you will reach a...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2012, 07:43
Replies: 64
Views: 10,503
Posted By LD1Racing

Slightly O/T

GtE - not sure if that was aimed directly at me... My dad has flown microlights for 20+ years, and has a lapsed PPL(A). However, flying from small, often unlicenced fields across the country has...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2012, 18:22
Replies: 64
Views: 10,503
Posted By LD1Racing

The 'little extras'

One other cost, often overlooked is the touch and goes (touches and go?). My last 'lesson' was 1:30 brakes off to brakes on, solo, with 9 T/G and one landing - came in a shade over £300. :eek: ...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2012, 15:20
Replies: 149
Views: 45,457
Posted By LD1Racing

Another vote for the Breitling Aerospace, on a...

Another vote for the Breitling Aerospace, on a dive strap so light and comfy. Been my everyday watch for the last 8 years. Had two batteries (around £50 and two weeks), but sadly the lower LCD has...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2011, 05:46
Replies: 58
Views: 8,711
Posted By LD1Racing

Danger My 2p

I think most people see (GA) flying as generally safe.

I am currently a PPL(A) student with a fair few hours as P2 with the old man flying microlights over the last 20 years or so. We are...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2011, 18:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,235
Posted By LD1Racing

Thumbs up I am currently training with St George Flight...

I am currently training with St George Flight Training out of Newcastle. They also operate from Durham Tees Valley. I can't speak about the operation from DTV but the guys running the Newcastle end...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2011, 07:35
Replies: 43
Views: 4,602
Posted By LD1Racing

Smile A couple that I've enjoyed recently, though they...

A couple that I've enjoyed recently, though they may not suit the OP's brief:

Empire of the Clouds: When Britains Aircraft Ruled the World, James Hamilton-Paterson. A readable and interesting...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2011, 08:57
Replies: 41
Views: 5,589
Posted By LD1Racing

The alternative

Personally, I am very much on the upward slope of my flying 'career'. However, my father's experience may be of some use. He flew microlights for many years, before moving on to group A flying. He...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2010, 15:37
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By LD1Racing

Smile Thanks for the responses so far, seems the FAA...

Thanks for the responses so far, seems the FAA route is the way to go. another little question though...

Suppose I qualified with an FAA PPL, and wanted (as I plan to) add an IMC or night...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2010, 18:41
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By LD1Racing

Thumbs up Thanks, some useful info there. :)

Thanks, some useful info there. :)
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2010, 17:20
Replies: 13
Views: 1,366
Posted By LD1Racing

Cool FAA vs CAA PPL

Hi all, I searched but couldn't really see anything along these lines, but apologies if it has been covered before.

Anyway, I spend around half the year in the UK, and half elsewhere, often in the...
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