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Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2012, 21:02
Replies: 24
Views: 13,509
Posted By CraigJL

As I understand it, from CAP 413, you should...

As I understand it, from CAP 413, you should request the zone transit with the initial call:
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2012, 17:26
Replies: 22
Views: 3,850
Posted By CraigJL

Then you really should know you have a much...

Then you really should know you have a much higher chance of getting killed in the car on the way to the airport than flying out of it.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2012, 09:56
Replies: 38
Views: 6,430
Posted By CraigJL

It is indeed an archaic tool which is redundant...

It is indeed an archaic tool which is redundant given the multitude of alternatives. The 'calculation' side is much more easily performed with a calculator and a list of conversion factors - far...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2011, 20:39
Replies: 12
Views: 1,671
Posted By CraigJL

It´s the first time I´ve heard that the glorious...

It´s the first time I´ve heard that the glorious delights of Grangemouth are deemed to be photgenic - not the word I´d use!

NorthSouth, this too surpised me as I expected some form of restriction...
Forum: ATC Issues
23rd Jun 2011, 09:14
Replies: 12
Views: 38,194
Posted By CraigJL

As a hopeful who has spent many an hour...

As a hopeful who has spent many an hour researching all of the selection test process, I too have pondered the same question - the answers vary from 'HR know what they are doing and all of the skills...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2011, 19:42
Replies: 129
Views: 31,157
Posted By CraigJL

^^ No, Ted never manned the radio as far as...

^^

No, Ted never manned the radio as far as I'm aware - doubt he was qualified to.

Cumbernauld serves many other organisations so the radio operators aren't tied to a particular training...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2011, 19:19
Replies: 129
Views: 31,157
Posted By CraigJL

I'm ex-student of the above organisation (pick...

I'm ex-student of the above organisation (pick your name), and switched to another provider recently (what a fortunate decision!), but as logbook entries were not signed by the instructor at...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd Oct 2010, 14:25
Replies: 22
Views: 9,344
Posted By CraigJL

It'll be a fight for the OP to get a visit in the...

It'll be a fight for the OP to get a visit in the first place. It took me nigh on 3 months, and afterwords I felt I had achieved something extraordinary. I always quote my visit with pride, and I...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2010, 10:20
Replies: 9
Views: 1,374
Posted By CraigJL

The text that appears underneath the visual aids...

The text that appears underneath the visual aids are brief summaries, and you really have to listen and use the pause and rewind buttons if you are to note down the full explaination the narrator...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2010, 15:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,374
Posted By CraigJL

Consider Ebay for the OAT CDs - I recall someone...

Consider Ebay for the OAT CDs - I recall someone recently on the forum also offering to sell them at what will be cheaper than the £200ish that Oxford request.

I use the OAT CDs, and I think they...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2010, 00:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,251
Posted By CraigJL

Cumbernauld Flying Centre have DA-20s in the...

Cumbernauld Flying Centre have DA-20s in the fleet.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2010, 07:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,181
Posted By CraigJL

It is. They've just refurbished the cafe too.

It is. They've just refurbished the cafe too.
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Apr 2010, 14:35
Replies: 3,110
Views: 1,587,356
Posted By CraigJL

^^ Ryanair are offering it:

^^

Ryanair are offering it:
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2010, 15:44
Replies: 26
Views: 11,205
Posted By CraigJL

Actually, I wasn't aware of that. I have...

Actually, I wasn't aware of that. I have evidently misinterpreted all of the definitions surrounding licence issue (probably why I didn't get 100%). Now it's my turn to say "wow." Thanks for that...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2010, 14:47
Replies: 26
Views: 11,205
Posted By CraigJL

Unnecessary age reference there. Regardless,...

Unnecessary age reference there.

Regardless, I should clarify: the frequency of my flying WILL increase from the summer onwards. When I say onwards, I mean, from the summer it will increase to...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2010, 11:41
Replies: 26
Views: 11,205
Posted By CraigJL

Well you're entitled to your opinion, but it does...

Well you're entitled to your opinion, but it does not necessarily mean it is fact.

6 lessons a year? I don't think so. If that were to be the case, I would book a double, or on the next day to...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2010, 23:29
Replies: 26
Views: 11,205
Posted By CraigJL

That's essentially what I do, so I implore you to...

That's essentially what I do, so I implore you to define "achieving." Surely steady progression in the course, passing exams and gaining more aviation knowledge than last time is an achievement?
...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2010, 15:37
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By CraigJL

I started flying for the PPL when I was 14, I'll...

I started flying for the PPL when I was 14, I'll be 16 next month, preparing for the air law exam, and looking to go solo.

My parents have kindly offered to fund me through the PPL (I know what...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2010, 11:28
Replies: 6
Views: 2,816
Posted By CraigJL

It would be such a shame if one of his future...

It would be such a shame if one of his future landings turns out to be a little... hard. Specifically, back breakingly hard.

He poses such a danger to the public he deserves nothing less.:mad:
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2010, 11:25
Replies: 66
Views: 8,611
Posted By CraigJL

^^ But it's not such a financial pain to...

^^

But it's not such a financial pain to cross these boring bits - it = more flight time no matter where you're flying over.
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Feb 2010, 12:34
Replies: 15
Views: 3,140
Posted By CraigJL

I've looked at those kind of rankings more than a...

I've looked at those kind of rankings more than a few times now, and as far as I can tell (after speaking with controllers), they're hard done by.

Year after year ATC appears in the top 10, but...
Forum: ATC Issues
6th Feb 2010, 12:18
Replies: 1
Views: 1,181
Posted By CraigJL

Edinburgh ATC - Thanks!

Last week was a great experience, and I learned so much from everyone I plugged in with. I'm grateful you took the time to explain things to me, to enhance my knowledge of aviation, and it helps with...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2010, 07:37
Replies: 52
Views: 5,236
Posted By CraigJL

^^ Another good point. Name and shame. If a...

^^
Another good point. Name and shame. If a criminal is deemed old enough to be sentenced, they are old enough to be shamed. At 15, I'm slightly older than the prats mentioned, but my idea of...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2010, 21:12
Replies: 14
Views: 1,252
Posted By CraigJL

That's half the fun of flying gone. There needs...

That's half the fun of flying gone. There needs to be some skill involved, and you must take the rough with the smooth. If everything goes perfectly, everytime, I wouldn't call that fun at all.

I...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2010, 21:04
Replies: 52
Views: 5,236
Posted By CraigJL

I'm a teenager myself, and regardless of my...

I'm a teenager myself, and regardless of my interest in aviation, I would need to have some disorder not to realise that l@(?)sering a pilot of an aircraft full of people is a bad idea. Idiots like...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2009, 10:23
Replies: 14
Views: 1,322
Posted By CraigJL

My instructor(s) have told me that FSX is poor...

My instructor(s) have told me that FSX is poor for visual flying, as your head is in the "cockpit" too much, but FSX is good for instrument flying because you reference aids in the cockpit more than...
Forum: Tech Log
20th Nov 2009, 18:22
Replies: 27
Views: 5,510
Posted By CraigJL

It's a matter of curiosity to me also, but given...

It's a matter of curiosity to me also, but given the unstable nature of the topic, I agree it shouldn't be about the why, just where.

Nonetheless, if that's not keeping with the forum rules, then...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2009, 21:02
Replies: 17
Views: 2,637
Posted By CraigJL

I'm with Cumbernauld Flying Centre, and find them...

I'm with Cumbernauld Flying Centre, and find them very good. I do only have around 20-25 hours, but so far I've been satisfied.

The frequency of my lessons really don't warrant a comment on a/c...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2009, 19:59
Replies: 26
Views: 7,897
Posted By CraigJL

That is exactly the intention! Just thought I...

That is exactly the intention! Just thought I would clarify if there is any misunderstanding.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2009, 18:06
Replies: 26
Views: 7,897
Posted By CraigJL

I didn't expect to, I always knew it would have...

I didn't expect to, I always knew it would have to be with an instructor - just checking if I could go AT ALL with an instructor, if you understand what I mean. Perhaps I didn't make clear, but I had...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2009, 14:07
Replies: 26
Views: 7,897
Posted By CraigJL

This thread has kicked up some interesting...

This thread has kicked up some interesting points, so I'd like to throw my situation into the mix.

I'm currently doing my PPL, and have about 20 hours logged. I've not gone solo yet, as I'm not...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
7th Sep 2009, 17:25
Replies: 23
Views: 3,218
Posted By CraigJL

I understand the concept of detonation in a...

I understand the concept of detonation in a sealed, pressurised tube 35,000 feet up, but there are probably tenfold the amount of people waiting in queues before passing security - obviously a point...
Forum: ATC Issues
31st Aug 2009, 15:03
Replies: 25
Views: 10,791
Posted By CraigJL

360 or North, but never heard 000 either.

360 or North, but never heard 000 either.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2009, 19:43
Replies: 23
Views: 2,343
Posted By CraigJL

I'm in the same position - I love it, and I think...

I'm in the same position - I love it, and I think that I will be well placed when I'm finished.:}

Can't really add more to what's been said, other than I'm in the same boat. I'm looking forward to...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Aug 2009, 22:43
Replies: 63
Views: 13,623
Posted By CraigJL

R.E the subject/initial few posts

To add a perspective from a young aviator:

I love aviation. I try and learn as much as I can about it, before, during and after flight. It takes up a lot of my spare time, reading documentation,...
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