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Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2013, 23:30
Replies: 28
Views: 4,787
Posted By peter272

Here's an extreme example..... Flying...

Here's an extreme example.....

Flying instructor 'faked training log of millionaire pilot so he could gain licence just weeks before he and wife were killed in crash' | Mail Online...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2011, 23:14
Replies: 30
Views: 7,312
Posted By peter272

What is the agenda in this reactivated thread. ...

What is the agenda in this reactivated thread.

I enjoy flying into Branscombe and it is a great place to fly into. The local situation hasn't been resolved, sadly, but it is the sort of place we...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2011, 20:56
Replies: 29
Views: 5,760
Posted By peter272

It is astonishing that after years of effort in...

It is astonishing that after years of effort in trying to harmonise FCL across the EU, the CAA now has to reactivate the issue of national licences and duplicate things more than they ever were.
...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2011, 22:49
Replies: 54
Views: 9,359
Posted By peter272

The mind boogles :ugh::ugh::ugh:

The mind boogles :ugh::ugh::ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2011, 09:55
Replies: 28
Views: 2,763
Posted By peter272

Tailwheel aircraft (generally) require a higher...

Tailwheel aircraft (generally) require a higher level of airwareness and skill than do aircraft with a training wheel at the front and your landings will certainly improve. You'll also learn about...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2011, 18:51
Replies: 107
Views: 47,497
Posted By peter272

It does pose the question why we pay so much for...

It does pose the question why we pay so much for something that can't detect such a dangerous medical condition.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2011, 11:06
Replies: 190
Views: 30,586
Posted By peter272

It reminds me of the second Hitchhikers Guide to...

It reminds me of the second Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy series - the Man in the Shack

You elect a politician to govern, but you can't trust anyone who seeks power actually to have it. So you...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2011, 12:40
Replies: 190
Views: 30,586
Posted By peter272

Yeh, right.....:mad:

Yeh, right.....:mad:
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2011, 14:07
Replies: 62
Views: 4,287
Posted By peter272

Some s*d did just that to me in our Cub we...

Some s*d did just that to me in our Cub

we planned a trip away and while I was in the briefing room he switched tents putting in a much bigger one at the back.

On climbout I couldn't trim...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2011, 22:51
Replies: 51
Views: 9,619
Posted By peter272

..and Guardian article here Cuts could cost...

..and Guardian article here

Cuts could cost RAF its fleet of Tornados | Politics | The Guardian (http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/feb/20/cuts-raf-fleet-tornados)
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2011, 13:01
Replies: 38
Views: 3,840
Posted By peter272

Agree 100% with FujiAbound Down here we...

Agree 100% with FujiAbound

Down here we have a lot of strips all worth visiting - some easier than others, but we can at least work up to our and the aircraft limits.

I came out of Truro once...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2011, 11:38
Replies: 398
Views: 120,204
Posted By peter272

It'll be just like the film Independence Day. ...

It'll be just like the film Independence Day.

when an emergency comes, they'll ask for drunken crop-sprayers with Falklands Experience and allocate them an F35 or F22 that they'll fly...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2011, 21:12
Replies: 38
Views: 3,840
Posted By peter272

It's not the landing that's the problem. Set...

It's not the landing that's the problem. Set yourself up for a good approach and drop it on as short as is safe - don't land too far into the strip. Use the slope to slow you down, but if the...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2011, 19:43
Replies: 38
Views: 3,840
Posted By peter272

I'd go with the advice above. Wait for an...

I'd go with the advice above. Wait for an organised event on Lundy as the strip is very challenging for even experienced pilots. The Devon Strut will be there in August this year and the strip will...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2011, 11:49
Replies: 17
Views: 1,796
Posted By peter272

The legislation isn't in place, but the intention...

The legislation isn't in place, but the intention it will be from 8th April 2012 so not before then.

The CAA does (did) intend to allow the EASA LAPL/PPLs to apply to non-EASA aircraft.

But...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2011, 12:04
Replies: 202
Views: 50,170
Posted By peter272

Nice idea But the politicos won't let that...

Nice idea

But the politicos won't let that happen. They wouldn't want the evidence left around of a cr*p decision.

They'll wait a bit longer and then say it was too late to do anything
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2011, 09:54
Replies: 9
Views: 2,302
Posted By peter272

The document specifically excludes Permit...

The document specifically excludes Permit aircraft and the maintenance requirements tend to go against the way Permit aircraft are maintained but I suppose you could contact the CAA to see if they...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2011, 09:44
Replies: 13
Views: 2,982
Posted By peter272

Go on, don't leave it there :confused:

Go on, don't leave it there

:confused:
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2011, 21:01
Replies: 54
Views: 9,359
Posted By peter272

Because in a single-crew aircraft he would be a...

Because in a single-crew aircraft he would be a passenger. You might be sitting in a seat when the POH says that PIC sits in the x seat.

The original point was that someone does a couple of hours...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2011, 23:16
Replies: 54
Views: 9,359
Posted By peter272

But then you fall under another set of...

But then you fall under another set of guidelines.

If you fly a club aircraft, then club rules apply. In our local club it is a 28-day rule.

If you fly a group aircraft, then their rules apply....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Feb 2011, 10:22
Replies: 30
Views: 6,188
Posted By peter272

Whopity Read it a little closer The...

Whopity

Read it a little closer

The first paragraph says that JAA licences move across to the EASA PPL

The second doesn't say that about UK-PPLs. All it says it will have to move to one...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2011, 09:59
Replies: 54
Views: 9,359
Posted By peter272

Just to clarify my earlier statement that seems...

Just to clarify my earlier statement that seems to have gone awry in translation.

I am like most of us in that I don't always slavishly follow rules just because they are rules - I do tend to...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2011, 22:39
Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
Posted By peter272

Well said. However it is clear that they are...

Well said.

However it is clear that they are immune from any criticism. They have been told repeatedly not to reinvent the wheel. Brian Simpson and others did a fantastic demolition job on Patrick...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2011, 21:17
Replies: 54
Views: 9,359
Posted By peter272

Then not only are you outside the 90-day rule but...

Then not only are you outside the 90-day rule but I would suggest you are only marginally current. You might well meet the club minima, but are you actually in recent practice?

I had a group...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2011, 19:39
Replies: 12
Views: 3,068
Posted By peter272

There is really no point in anticipating anything...

There is really no point in anticipating anything announced by EASA. History shows that things change right up to the wire - and sometimes after that. :ugh:
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2011, 17:33
Replies: 80
Views: 13,505
Posted By peter272

But as our rulers, shouldn't they know? The more...

But as our rulers, shouldn't they know? The more I watch this new breed of politician (all image and no substance) the more I despair.

Most of us go through some rigorous selection and training...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2011, 20:01
Replies: 52
Views: 13,410
Posted By peter272

The problem for you is that you are having...

The problem for you is that you are having lessons at the weekend. There are 104 days available and you have to fit in with other students.

I've heard it estimated that there is a 60% chance of...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jan 2011, 22:03
Replies: 397
Views: 74,091
Posted By peter272

IIRC George Edwards made the point years ago at...

IIRC George Edwards made the point years ago at the time of the TSR2 that in cases like this it is better to get the destruction done early.

"It's no good leaving the corpse lying about for...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2011, 22:37
Replies: 51
Views: 8,235
Posted By peter272

Don't change. There is likely to be a 3-year...

Don't change. There is likely to be a 3-year transition post 2012.

If all of the 10000 UK pilots find their life-time licences are downgraded and associated ratings become void, then the DoT need...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2011, 19:55
Replies: 59
Views: 5,480
Posted By peter272

Never, never assume anything with EASA. It may...

Never, never assume anything with EASA. It may not mean to do any damage but it is dangerous to trust in their willingness to follow any guidance.

As we found with Part M, it was recognised that...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 19:30
Replies: 69
Views: 9,777
Posted By peter272

I can quote one grass strip next to a golf course...

I can quote one grass strip next to a golf course in the SW where the landing fee is £20. It has no facilities at all but charges the same as Gloucester.

Another charges the same as a local...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 12:45
Replies: 69
Views: 9,777
Posted By peter272

Obviously a sense of humour failure here. ...

Obviously a sense of humour failure here.

Rod1 is quite correct. There are a large number of strips with no landing fees. They are generally small and run by enthusiasts on their own land, usually...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 11:04
Replies: 69
Views: 9,777
Posted By peter272

I'll have a pint of whatever you're...

I'll have a pint of whatever you're on.......:ok::ok:
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2011, 22:14
Replies: 59
Views: 5,480
Posted By peter272

This has all the makings of a major c*ck-up. EASA...

This has all the makings of a major c*ck-up. EASA spend all their time making up rules and ignoring any form of comment and criticism - remember that they are trying to avoid having to consult in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Oct 2010, 22:23
Replies: 3,441
Views: 721,876
Posted By peter272

Any bets on when the next 'pay up or the Vulcan...

Any bets on when the next 'pay up or the Vulcan gets it' campaign will start? ;)
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