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Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2018, 19:06
Replies: 44
Views: 12,302
Posted By chillindan

Thanks everyone for the input above, its great...

Thanks everyone for the input above, its great information and is helping me no end.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2018, 08:11
Replies: 44
Views: 12,302
Posted By chillindan

Thanks everyone for contributing to this thread...

Thanks everyone for contributing to this thread its helping me out a lot.

Danny
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2018, 09:43
Replies: 44
Views: 12,302
Posted By chillindan

Sent you an email Chevvron with more details of...

Sent you an email Chevvron with more details of my project.

Thanks.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2018, 11:41
Replies: 44
Views: 12,302
Posted By chillindan

This is great stuff thanks both for your help,...

This is great stuff thanks both for your help, I've dropped you an email in reply to yours!
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2018, 18:38
Replies: 44
Views: 12,302
Posted By chillindan

Cyclone AX3 evaluation by RAF

Hi everyone,

I need some help for a project I am working on and hope there may be some to be found here http://www.microlightforum.com/images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

Is there anyone on here...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2017, 08:34
Replies: 49
Views: 13,329
Posted By chillindan

Cyclone AX-3

So 12 months on from this thread I've just agreed the purchase of an AX-3 and now have a couple of other questions for those who kindly contributed to this thread last year:

1 - Anyone know where...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th May 2016, 07:59
Replies: 360
Views: 145,173
Posted By chillindan

Great Service

Flew in to Blackpool yesterday and although the terminal has gone, I have to say, what a friendly helpful bunch they are there. I emailed for PPR the night before at 10pm and had a reply at 5:30am...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2016, 11:45
Replies: 8
Views: 2,931
Posted By chillindan

Happy days for us microlight pilots!!!

Happy days for us microlight pilots!!!
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2016, 16:03
Replies: 19
Views: 4,707
Posted By chillindan

I did my NPPL at Mainair in 2014, passing in 43...

I did my NPPL at Mainair in 2014, passing in 43 hours. All in it cost me £6500 including petrol for trips to and from Barton/Rochdale and all equipment. Great instructors, great well maintained...
Forum: ATC Issues
22nd Mar 2016, 10:47
Replies: 35
Views: 9,182
Posted By chillindan

Well that's 1-1, do we have a decider?

Well that's 1-1, do we have a decider?
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2016, 06:29
Replies: 9
Views: 2,023
Posted By chillindan

Still down this morning, I've emailed the admin...

Still down this morning, I've emailed the admin...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2016, 22:01
Replies: 13
Views: 2,165
Posted By chillindan

He can join whichever squadron he likes!

He can join whichever squadron he likes!
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2016, 14:41
Replies: 49
Views: 13,329
Posted By chillindan

That's a very good point! I hadn't thought about...

That's a very good point! I hadn't thought about that. So the consensus would be an AX3/2000 with a Rotax 582 engine as the best power unit option.

Is it a big job (in terms of time/cost) to...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2016, 12:37
Replies: 49
Views: 13,329
Posted By chillindan

Thanks all for that great advice. I had planned...

Thanks all for that great advice. I had planned to take an inspector with me when I find an aircraft that takes my fancy, and yes 2 seats is probably what I want too. I do want to do the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2016, 10:16
Replies: 9
Views: 2,223
Posted By chillindan

I'm in, I used to go to Catterick when I was in...

I'm in, I used to go to Catterick when I was in the TA, it was a cold cold place in the winter.. Hopefully it warms up in the summer!

Email sent.
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Jan 2016, 14:26
Replies: 49
Views: 25,941
Posted By chillindan

Great article, as well as some of the others on...

Great article, as well as some of the others on the site!
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2016, 14:06
Replies: 49
Views: 13,329
Posted By chillindan

Thanks for all the advice, having spoken to a...

Thanks for all the advice, having spoken to a couple of people as well I'm also considering looking at an SSDR like the Merlin 100 or the Sherwood Kub. I like the idea of having my own aircraft so...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2016, 15:22
Replies: 49
Views: 13,329
Posted By chillindan

Purchasing an AX2000

I'm thinking of purchasing an AX2000 and, never having owned an aircraft before, I wondered what I should look out for when I go to have a look at one? Has anyone got any advice? I'm looking at the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2015, 19:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,355
Posted By chillindan

SSEA conversion exams

Can anybody recommend the correct books to study for the current EASA principles of flight exam and the airframes and engines exam?

I understand I need to pass both to add an SSEA rating to my...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2015, 20:10
Replies: 44
Views: 9,260
Posted By chillindan

What a wonderfully refreshing thread! Well done...

What a wonderfully refreshing thread! Well done to all who are helping someone so young to achieve his dreams.

Good luck Liam, keep up us all posted as to how you are doing!
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Oct 2015, 20:04
Replies: 14
Views: 4,719
Posted By chillindan

Shytorque nothing macho about my decision. I...

Shytorque nothing macho about my decision. I didn't have GPS and made a command decision to fly anyway, I was wrong. The conditions weren't suitable for my skill level, I have no problem with that....
Forum: ATC Issues
14th Oct 2015, 22:30
Replies: 14
Views: 4,719
Posted By chillindan

Just for context, I'm not against GPS. In fact...

Just for context, I'm not against GPS. In fact the aircraft I was flying is fitted with one. On this occasion though when I did my pre-flight I noticed it was u/s.

I made a decision to fly anyway...
Forum: ATC Issues
13th Oct 2015, 11:57
Replies: 14
Views: 4,719
Posted By chillindan

It was an uncomfortable few minutes, especially...

It was an uncomfortable few minutes, especially with my 6 year old daughter sat next to me saying "when are we going to be there Dad?" I didn't really want to point out that I didn't know where...
Forum: ATC Issues
12th Oct 2015, 11:03
Replies: 14
Views: 4,719
Posted By chillindan

London Centre

Just want to say a big thank you to London Centre for locating me and getting me back on track yesterday. I was on a flight to Sleap (EGCV) from Barton and the haze got the better of me. I was on...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2015, 10:51
Replies: 22
Views: 5,783
Posted By chillindan

LLR is Class D, but is a special case

The low level route is a special version of Class D airspace that does not get a service from Manchester by default and requires no clearance to enter or transit. No need to speak to anyone, just...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2015, 22:10
Replies: 81
Views: 15,662
Posted By chillindan

Skydemon Light

I use the free online version of SKYDEMON to check notams. It plots them on the chart for you and will even show you the route the red arrows are flying graphically. I also check the ais website as...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
9th Sep 2015, 10:45
Replies: 1
Views: 6,113
Posted By chillindan

Birdstrike

Finally had my first 'close call' last week. And reacted exactly how I hoped I would. I'd been out for a short local flight to get my eye back in after a few weeks off and returned for a few...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Jul 2015, 13:54
Replies: 29
Views: 17,335
Posted By chillindan

Yes, you are correct, it was 75% not 90%, but my...

Yes, you are correct, it was 75% not 90%, but my point I think is still a valid one. Also, for clarity, I deliberately used mph when referring to the speed of the aircraft and knots for the wind...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Jul 2015, 13:02
Replies: 29
Views: 17,335
Posted By chillindan

The importance of speed on final

Really enjoying all these stories. And the Sea Fury one just goes to show that speed is everything on final. This example isn't as dramatic but is just an example of an experience I had that helped...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2015, 12:46
Replies: 50
Views: 13,974
Posted By chillindan

Flying Diary

I also kept a diary about every lesson during my training last year, and still do now. Every flight I write a few pages about what happened, what went well, what I learned, what didn't go well. I...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jul 2015, 14:49
Replies: 26
Views: 15,900
Posted By chillindan

Heres the AAIB report. ...

Heres the AAIB report.

https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/5422ecb840f0b61346000123/Piper_PA-38-112_Tomahawk_G-RVRF_04-12.pdf
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jul 2015, 14:33
Replies: 5
Views: 6,114
Posted By chillindan

I'm also really enjoying reading your stories!...

I'm also really enjoying reading your stories! You should write a book about your experiences. With the humour and the way you tell the stories it would be well worth buying!

Looking forwards to...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2015, 08:47
Replies: 190
Views: 47,807
Posted By chillindan

Yeah, but I checked anyway :) Flew in ok. ...

Yeah, but I checked anyway :)

Flew in ok. Spoke to Warton who told me to approach Blackpool direct for aright base join for runway 10. This went ok, managed to remember my ATC readbacks ok and...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2015, 07:48
Replies: 190
Views: 47,807
Posted By chillindan

Thanks all, I think the Let arrives after I plan...

Thanks all, I think the Let arrives after I plan to leave, I'm planning on a 16:10 local departure time, so should be fine?

I'll double check the Notams in a bit, but there was nothing showing...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2015, 11:09
Replies: 190
Views: 47,807
Posted By chillindan

I'm planning on flying into Blackpool tomorrow...

I'm planning on flying into Blackpool tomorrow afternoon. Has anyone flown in recently since the changes last year? Anyone got any advice/things to look out for?

Can you actually hear ATC now...
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