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Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2016, 10:07
Replies: 108
Views: 15,441
Posted By Ampage

I practice aerobatics at 6000 in Extra 300. It...

I practice aerobatics at 6000 in Extra 300.
It gets there quickly & gives me plenty of room to sort out.. errm unsual attitudes.

Also. I've got no heater! So going any higher I'd be freezing my...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2015, 14:11
Replies: 26
Views: 11,824
Posted By Ampage

Cranfield Flying School can offer you it in the...

Cranfield Flying School can offer you it in the C152 - not the greatest of aircraft but the course isn't bad at all. Great instruction with heaps of experience and great fun.

If you change your...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2015, 10:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,947
Posted By Ampage

£215 per hour for a 152 aerobat? Aeros/IMC...

£215 per hour for a 152 aerobat?

Aeros/IMC or not they've seen you coming mate.

Cranfield Flying school will do you an hours aeroes in a 152A for £160 all in I believe, and I thought that was...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Jul 2015, 10:21
Replies: 26
Views: 27,985
Posted By Ampage

"During Takeoff" Well hardly. :ugh:

"During Takeoff"

Well hardly. :ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2015, 16:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,654
Posted By Ampage

Why won't people in this position consider a...

Why won't people in this position consider a small syndicate?

You're probably not flying enough to warrant your own aircraft.

I may have a slightly different requirement to yourself, but I...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2015, 09:34
Replies: 32
Views: 5,217
Posted By Ampage

Extra 300 - levers to the wall.. and it goes like...

Extra 300 - levers to the wall.. and it goes like **** off a shovel.

Where's the fun in using less power? :D

;)
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2015, 10:32
Replies: 66
Views: 11,755
Posted By Ampage

I'm late to this party - but recently most of my...

I'm late to this party - but recently most of my flying is done from Sywell. I've never heard such muppetry by passing aircraft on the radio as I have there.

People constantly stepping on...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2015, 14:27
Replies: 50
Views: 10,876
Posted By Ampage

I've been learning to fly the wonderful Extra 300...

I've been learning to fly the wonderful Extra 300 with a very experienced instructor these past few weeks.

Something we've looked at in the extra is the dreaded base to final stall (in a skidding...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2015, 13:46
Replies: 47
Views: 21,548
Posted By Ampage

For sale? Wouldn't touch those things with a...

For sale? Wouldn't touch those things with a barge pole.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
9th Jan 2015, 08:43
Replies: 5
Views: 6,013
Posted By Ampage

CFS are still in business and probably have the...

CFS are still in business and probably have the largest fleet of training aircraft.

4x C152 (two of which aerobat), 2x C172, 1x PA28 Warrior, 2x PA28 Arrow, 1x PA44 Seminole. - I think most of...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Dec 2014, 14:43
Replies: 186
Views: 99,761
Posted By Ampage

BBC have also posted a direct link to...

BBC have also posted a direct link to eurocontrol's website.. on the front page of BBC news.

I'd advise you all to refrain from visiting it unless necessary. We don't want their site to fallover...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2014, 15:10
Replies: 1
Views: 954
Posted By Ampage

Pitts time - Sywell

Are there any Pitts S2 based at Sywell.. and if so, is anyone offering lessons? (Mainly at weekends)

I'm hoping to get some experience in one very soon. - There is the one at Cranfield but I don't...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Jun 2014, 15:50
Replies: 28
Views: 4,657
Posted By Ampage

This is some interesting discussion. You do...

This is some interesting discussion.

You do remember Windows was born as nothing more than an 'addon' to DOS right?

I wouldn't go as far as to say that linux on the desktop is a 'polished...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
22nd May 2014, 16:45
Replies: 12
Views: 5,450
Posted By Ampage

Still have to pay council tax too if you rent a...

Still have to pay council tax too if you rent a flat I understand
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2014, 13:29
Replies: 19
Views: 3,484
Posted By Ampage

Can't think of any other than those mentioned.....

Can't think of any other than those mentioned.. certainly no GA aircraft that are truly aerobatic.

But if I had a few hundred grand/few mil spare for warbirds... the DeHaviland Mosquito would be...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2014, 15:58
Replies: 28
Views: 6,928
Posted By Ampage

Aerobatics, Aerobatics, Aerobatics About 40...

Aerobatics, Aerobatics, Aerobatics

About 40 mins a week, C152 Aerobat out of Cranfield.
Would do more if I had time.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2014, 13:47
Replies: 124
Views: 21,918
Posted By Ampage

Go 152 Aerobat ;) - That might actually warrant...

Go 152 Aerobat ;) - That might actually warrant some 'conversion' :E
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2014, 16:23
Replies: 19
Views: 2,049
Posted By Ampage

Aerobatics. That's next ;)

Aerobatics. That's next ;)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Mar 2014, 14:03
Replies: 26
Views: 4,870
Posted By Ampage

Smile Is there really that much of a shortage? At...

Is there really that much of a shortage? At Cranfield there seems to be more instructors than there are students.. however on nice days they do get rather busy..

Perhaps you don't pay them enough...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2014, 22:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,040
Posted By Ampage

If it helps.. once backseated in one. 4 POB, got...

If it helps.. once backseated in one. 4 POB, got off the ground at Sibson.. admittedly not with much room to spare but it is a tiny grass strip after all. If it can do that then you shouldn't have...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2014, 15:13
Replies: 23
Views: 5,321
Posted By Ampage

It certainly does have a good view of the...

It certainly does have a good view of the runway.. much to my detriment when I made an absolute howler of a landing there not long after I passed my skills test :O
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2014, 15:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,774
Posted By Ampage

Should have read: "Wish I had the space, time,...

Should have read: "Wish I had the space, time, patience, attention to detail and skill..............to build one"

;)

Thanks for the tips everyone
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2014, 15:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,774
Posted By Ampage

18greens, thanks for the advice, I think I should...

18greens, thanks for the advice, I think I should probably get down to these airfields and just ask around there tbh. The vans looks nice, if only I had the space to build one :D - I wouldn't mind...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2014, 13:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,774
Posted By Ampage

Any Pitts S2 shares about? (midlands)

Just recently started doing aeros in the C152 Aerobat and I am enjoying it immensely. I would however like to try it in the Pitts.

I've always wanted to fly this type & I usually fly from...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2013, 11:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,355
Posted By Ampage

Chaps, Thanks a lot for the responses. All...

Chaps,

Thanks a lot for the responses. All very useful information. I will do my research and probably make the trip in a few weeks.

Thanks again!
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2013, 15:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,355
Posted By Ampage

Old Sarum Visitor - Airspace Questions.

Hi All,

I've recently obtained my PPL. I am based at Cranfield and want to visit family living in Sailsbury. So naturally I've had a look at what airfields are nearby. Old Sarum looks like the...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2013, 10:39
Replies: 47
Views: 21,548
Posted By Ampage

G-BKAS now belongs to Cranfield Flying School....

G-BKAS now belongs to Cranfield Flying School. (Next door to pft)
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2013, 19:14
Replies: 62
Views: 11,217
Posted By Ampage

Just recently done my solo cross country in a...

Just recently done my solo cross country in a 152. The longest leg was from EGSF to EGBJ, about 80nm - aprox 75kt ground speed due to headwind.

Exhausting for a low hour chap like me. Bum...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2013, 18:33
Replies: 15
Views: 14,116
Posted By Ampage

I can tell you I probably didn't have the...

I can tell you I probably didn't have the attention span to have passed the PPL exams at the age of 15. Just wait until you get to the Navigation exam & aeroplane technical.

Get lots of practice...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2013, 18:24
Replies: 49
Views: 12,146
Posted By Ampage

look at the END the runway when rounding out not...

look at the END the runway when rounding out not straight down at the ground, I am only 35 hours into my PPL and that was eye opening for me despite being told it from the beginning, I've only...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2009, 09:09
Replies: 3
Views: 1,691
Posted By Ampage

Smile Vulcan Flyover - Nortampton

This chap flew right over my garden! - Very low pass, such an incredible sight & noise, gutted I didn't have my camera with me..

Heading north, any Ideas what he was doing there?
G-VLCN is the...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
16th Jul 2009, 14:06
Replies: 71
Views: 3,549
Posted By Ampage

Bit of a funny one... Since XP works, I...

Bit of a funny one...

Since XP works, I would look into upgrading the laptops bios... might help. - That is, if you are not already using the latest one.

See:...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
15th Jul 2009, 13:05
Replies: 71
Views: 3,549
Posted By Ampage

I'd go with Mike-Bracknell Wouldn't even...

I'd go with Mike-Bracknell

Wouldn't even bother trying to fix it - You have no idea what system files are there and whats been blown away during the update.

Best bet is to install Vista from...
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