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Forum: Middle East
5th May 2012, 09:10
Replies: 9
Views: 3,824
Posted By The Heff

I'd say that you have bugger all chance of...

I'd say that you have bugger all chance of converting a GCAA licence into a JAA licence, because EASA have now taken over aircrew licencing for the UK.

Unfortunately, I don't think EASA have...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2012, 07:57
Replies: 32
Views: 4,668
Posted By The Heff

I don't think it is illegal, because if so Google...

I don't think it is illegal, because if so Google Earth is in trouble!
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2012, 13:10
Replies: 23
Views: 7,671
Posted By The Heff

How can one get that message across? Flying...

How can one get that message across?

Flying is going to be seen as a rich man's hobby because it is expensive, and its easier to believe that PPL pilots are ex-public schoolboys who simply...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2012, 15:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,703
Posted By The Heff

In theory, it would be Pan-Pan; in reality it was...

In theory, it would be Pan-Pan; in reality it was (quoted from BBC website):



I've heard of animals making homes in aircraft; such as birds nesting in the cowling, and earwigs hiding in the...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2012, 22:05
Replies: 112
Views: 14,718
Posted By The Heff

Does it need to be interesting, when there are...

Does it need to be interesting, when there are other forums available? I agree, its better to visit PPRuNe and Flyer daily rather than the LAA forum, because there's going to be a wider community...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2012, 18:31
Replies: 112
Views: 14,718
Posted By The Heff

I don't mind so much about posting under my full...

I don't mind so much about posting under my full name on the LAA Forum, and I think the rule sets the tone for the forum.

PPRuNe is ultimately, a rumour network with no claims to accredited or...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2012, 18:02
Replies: 32
Views: 5,060
Posted By The Heff

Beware the RAF's secret and most deadly weapon: A...

Beware the RAF's secret and most deadly weapon: A sign that reads "Follow Me"!

I recently went to the Olympics Airspace briefing at the Royal Geographical Society, where there was actually a talk...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2012, 11:37
Replies: 12
Views: 1,633
Posted By The Heff

I'll second that. I've never had a problem with...

I'll second that. I've never had a problem with getting a transit through Class D airspace, although I prefer flying outside CAS if I can get away with it. Humberside manages well enough without...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2012, 10:41
Replies: 90
Views: 21,258
Posted By The Heff

I don't fully agree with Training Risky's...

I don't fully agree with Training Risky's argument, but he had made one statement that I'm in full agreement with:



Prince Harry has already been prevented from serving with his unit in...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2012, 09:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,764
Posted By The Heff

To be honest, I my flying profile was the same....

To be honest, I my flying profile was the same. During PPL training, I racked up the hours...but on getting my PPL I just didn't fly as much, and it wasn't due to cost.

I also think, that using...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2012, 12:27
Replies: 43
Views: 6,581
Posted By The Heff

Out of curiousity, did you prefix "Student" to...

Out of curiousity, did you prefix "Student" to your call-sign? I appreciate that in Australia, this might not be the done thing, but in the UK whenever a student is flying solo he addresses himself...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2012, 12:08
Replies: 22
Views: 3,358
Posted By The Heff

I don't think you'll even need to go through the...

I don't think you'll even need to go through the CAA with this one. I've just glanced at the OPs public profile and he flies Vigilent T1 motor-gliders, so its a fair assumption that he's either a...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2012, 14:13
Replies: 22
Views: 3,358
Posted By The Heff

The easiest way is to ask him to produce said...

The easiest way is to ask him to produce said licence and qualifications. Don't be embarrassed about offending him; if its your head on the block then all you're doing is just covering your...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
29th Jan 2012, 17:17
Replies: 44
Views: 10,454
Posted By The Heff

I agree with Centaurus. If you consider that the...

I agree with Centaurus. If you consider that the terms 'pilot', 'First Officer' and 'Captain' all come from nautical usage, can it not be assumed that similar nautical practices would also apply?
...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2012, 09:26
Replies: 16
Views: 1,350
Posted By The Heff

Forum Warning

As these are anonymous forums the origins of the contributions may be opposite to what may be apparent. In fact the press may use it, or the unscrupulous, or...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2011, 08:13
Replies: 26
Views: 5,709
Posted By The Heff

Actually...

RNHF, you are wrong on this!

Before I even seriously considered buying a tailwheel aircraft, I completed a tailwheel conversion course at Clacton Airfield, where I learnt the principles of...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2011, 16:58
Replies: 26
Views: 5,709
Posted By The Heff

Pilot DAR, I think you might have explained some...

Pilot DAR, I think you might have explained some of my more scarier landings!

Something that I've been trying to do recently is two-point 'wheeler' landings; but I think that I might probably be...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2011, 18:48
Replies: 53
Views: 7,666
Posted By The Heff

I think the reason why pilot's are embarrassed to...

I think the reason why pilot's are embarrassed to call themselves 'Captain' is because the title of 'Captain' is normally associated with naval and merchant officers who have spent years working with...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Dec 2011, 23:19
Replies: 26
Views: 5,709
Posted By The Heff

Three Top Tips for Tailwheels!

It’s nearly been two years since I've bought my aircraft, and I thought it might be worth sharing a few of my experiences and lessons learnt to other young or new buyers. To begin with, I decided to...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2011, 22:57
Replies: 53
Views: 7,666
Posted By The Heff

Devil On the subject of 'Captaincy'...

Carrying on the thread-drift to which should possibly be asked in another PPRuNe forum: Why do airline and some commercial pilots use the title "Captain", rather than their actual capacity which is...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2011, 18:28
Replies: 53
Views: 7,666
Posted By The Heff

An unfortunate demonstration of poor airmanship,...

An unfortunate demonstration of poor airmanship, poor navigation and poor administration; but I don't understand why he's completely giving up aviation. The fact that his licence has lapsed gives him...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2011, 17:32
Replies: 45
Views: 12,830
Posted By The Heff

I don't think it is dangerous to pull aeroplanes...

I don't think it is dangerous to pull aeroplanes by the prop. Although there is a slight chance that you could accidentally turn the propeller as your pulling, its not likely that you'll turn the...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2011, 23:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,607
Posted By The Heff

What actually happened at the talks yesterday?...

What actually happened at the talks yesterday? The last I heard was that David Cameron was adrift and keeping the rest of the EU waiting; have the talks come to a close? Has he agreed on a new...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2011, 11:12
Replies: 20
Views: 3,606
Posted By The Heff

I'm impressed! In contrast to funfly, I always...

I'm impressed! In contrast to funfly, I always enjoy watching people perform stunts or 'silly things' in aircraft. Although this is a bit unusual for wing-walking, because normally they only remain...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2011, 10:27
Replies: 98
Views: 17,846
Posted By The Heff

I've just checked wsmempson's link on G-INFO, and...

I've just checked wsmempson's link on G-INFO, and read that this example is a Certificate of Airworthiness, but is Non-EASA. Does this mean that chipmunks are going to need Permit's to Fly soon?
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2011, 21:44
Replies: 13
Views: 1,771
Posted By The Heff

To be honest, I'll happily pay upfront for bulk...

To be honest, I'll happily pay upfront for bulk discounts. Sure, there's a risk that the club might go bankrupt and I'll lose money; but its a risk that I'm aware of and prepared to take. Having been...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2011, 20:51
Replies: 40
Views: 7,944
Posted By The Heff

I didn't really want to 'read between the lines'...

I didn't really want to 'read between the lines' of the AAIB bulletin report, but I can't help thinking that both the pilot and the passenger were in a rush, and the differing stories indicate a bit...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2011, 18:40
Replies: 40
Views: 7,944
Posted By The Heff

My mistake, I meant the red starter light! Sat...

My mistake, I meant the red starter light! Sat behind my computer, I incorrectly thought it was the Low Voltage warning I was thinking of. I'll follow mad_jock and 24carrot's advice about...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2011, 15:13
Replies: 40
Views: 7,944
Posted By The Heff

I'll check next time I'm in the cockpit of a C150...

I'll check next time I'm in the cockpit of a C150 but I'm sure its a 'low voltage' warning light. I don't think there is a warning light for low oil pressure, just a gauge next to the temperature...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2011, 14:47
Replies: 40
Views: 7,944
Posted By The Heff

Propeller Striking Passenger Exiting Piper Tomahawk

Reading about this propeller-related accident at RAF Henlow got my attention, because it amazes me that the pilot asked her passenger to vacate the aircraft whilst the propeller was still turning.
...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2011, 14:17
Replies: 29
Views: 9,886
Posted By The Heff

The AAIB are investigating this one. They've...

The AAIB are investigating this one. They've taken the crashed hang glider to Farnborough.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Oct 2011, 19:45
Replies: 29
Views: 9,886
Posted By The Heff

The only other bit of information regarding the...

The only other bit of information regarding the accident can be found on the Derbyshire Constabulary website...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2011, 21:18
Replies: 104
Views: 25,831
Posted By The Heff

Military Aviation role in Counter-Piracy

I agree, this thread really needs something to do with Military Aviation to justify its position here, so voila...

‪Somali piracy surge: Spain, France send maritime patrol...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2011, 13:56
Replies: 19
Views: 2,435
Posted By The Heff

I think that strobe lights should be recommended...

I think that strobe lights should be recommended but not essential. They're useful on the ground, because if you see a stationary aircraft with strobes on then you are aware that the aircraft is...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2011, 18:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,005
Posted By The Heff

GA Buyer

I'd suggest that you start your search here (http://e-ditionsbyfry.com/Olive/AM3/GAB/Default.htm?href=GAB/2011/07/01&pageno=4).

It won't list any prices for aircraft across the pond, but you'll...
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