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Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2022, 17:37
Replies: 16
Views: 6,069
Posted By adambsmith

In fact I have done the online form as well -...

In fact I have done the online form as well - belt and braces and all that!
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2022, 17:30
Replies: 16
Views: 6,069
Posted By adambsmith

Thanks. Mine was dated yesterday so I may just...

Thanks. Mine was dated yesterday so I may just get away with it!
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2022, 15:06
Replies: 16
Views: 6,069
Posted By adambsmith

I hope so because that's the form I've just sent...

I hope so because that's the form I've just sent off to the CAA. I was at my local flying club and that's what I filled in with my instructor who I did just over a hour with practising the usual...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2017, 05:41
Replies: 25
Views: 6,859
Posted By adambsmith

I would give North Coates a call before setting...

I would give North Coates a call before setting off. When I went on a weekend about a year or so ago North Coates told me that the staff at Donna Nook could be disposing of unexploded ordnance and we...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2016, 19:44
Replies: 10
Views: 2,402
Posted By adambsmith

Sherburn Aero Club is another option too. That's...

Sherburn Aero Club is another option too. That's where I obtained my PPL.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2015, 09:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,206
Posted By adambsmith

Leeds East Airport - Approach and Departure...

Leeds East Airport - Approach and Departure Procedures (http://www.leedseastairport.co.uk/procedures.html)

NB: ALL APPROACHES TO CHURCH FENTON TO BE VIA REPORTING VRP'S AT 1500 FEET

(I assume...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Aug 2015, 14:35
Replies: 357
Views: 237,627
Posted By adambsmith

First word from AAIB: ...

First word from AAIB:

https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/55c367e0ed915d5346000010/S2-2015_HZ-IBN.pdf
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2015, 21:42
Replies: 24
Views: 5,144
Posted By adambsmith

As the father of a 17 year old, I would have been...

As the father of a 17 year old, I would have been very happy with what you did :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2015, 12:52
Replies: 19
Views: 2,628
Posted By adambsmith

Isn't the Sittingbourne to the North of Rochester...

Isn't the Sittingbourne to the North of Rochester leg in Class D (limits as noted above)? Am I missing something - surely there will be some talk to Southend in this regard if entering their...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2015, 08:49
Replies: 19
Views: 2,628
Posted By adambsmith

Cat D airspace (2500' to 3500') on the...

Cat D airspace (2500' to 3500') on the Sittingbourne to the Rochester leg so you'll need to talk to Southend unless you're outside the 2500' to 3500' range. Also you'll be fairly close to Southend's...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Apr 2015, 12:44
Replies: 14
Views: 5,012
Posted By adambsmith

It was criss-crossing Manchester yesterday too.

It was criss-crossing Manchester yesterday too.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2015, 07:37
Replies: 44
Views: 16,356
Posted By adambsmith

This is horrible news. When I saw the...

This is horrible news.

When I saw the 'selfie' of the two people in the Daily Mail's report, it reminded me of a very similar selfie I have on my phone of me and my wife. I then started to...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2014, 21:29
Replies: 20
Views: 3,441
Posted By adambsmith

Having obtained my licence earlier this year, I...

Having obtained my licence earlier this year, I don't think I would want to contemplate doing my skills test (even if I could have done) without some solo hours under my belt.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2014, 15:50
Replies: 27
Views: 4,841
Posted By adambsmith

Where is the reference that a PA28 has a 17st...

Where is the reference that a PA28 has a 17st limit please?
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2014, 17:44
Replies: 31
Views: 5,033
Posted By adambsmith

I have just finished my PPL (paperwork just to do...

I have just finished my PPL (paperwork just to do now) and both my instructor and examiner have strongly advised me to practice, inter alia, stall recovery, PFLs, EFATO drills and glide approaches...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2013, 17:18
Replies: 48
Views: 10,314
Posted By adambsmith

Sherburn were great when I turned up unannounced...

Sherburn were great when I turned up unannounced after being cancelled (weather) for the xth time at Leeds.

When my Mum and Dad turned up for a visit, again they were well looked after.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2013, 14:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,545
Posted By adambsmith

I live in York too (to the South West) - Sherburn...

I live in York too (to the South West) - Sherburn Aero Club, where I am a member and currently doing my PPL, is a pleasant 20 minute drive from me.

Well worth a visit - great people and...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2013, 11:37
Replies: 13
Views: 2,599
Posted By adambsmith

Thanks again for the help above. Just took...

Thanks again for the help above.

Just took the exam and scored 92% so very happy with that.

Met next.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Aug 2013, 21:20
Replies: 7
Views: 2,860
Posted By adambsmith

Blood pressure tablets-security issue

Speaking to my parents tonight who flew to the US from the UK on Tuesday.

Apparently security at MAN had an issue with my Dad's Warfarin tablets that he takes to control his blood pressure. Mum...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2013, 08:01
Replies: 13
Views: 2,599
Posted By adambsmith

Thank you all for your helpful advice. I am...

Thank you all for your helpful advice.

I am getting there although need some weekend revision on the other bits - nav aids in particular.

Will probably take the exam on Monday assuming...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2013, 12:04
Replies: 13
Views: 2,599
Posted By adambsmith

Yes true. I just find that if I get an...

Yes true.

I just find that if I get an answer to be say 45 which is not an option in the answers then the others are then 46 and 44 (in the Pooleys book) with others being way out. Invariably I...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2013, 11:49
Replies: 13
Views: 2,599
Posted By adambsmith

PPL Nav Exam

This will be my fourth exam having passed Law, Flight Planning and Comms (95%+ in them all) but it's bending me out of shape a bit.

I am doing the mocks from the Pooleys Q&A book and each one...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2013, 18:03
Replies: 14
Views: 2,617
Posted By adambsmith

Flew in yesterday via Northallerton VRP - my...

Flew in yesterday via Northallerton VRP - my first fly away from my PPL training to another aerodrome.

Even as a novice for me everything went straightforward.

£12 for handling by Weston...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2013, 09:02
Replies: 19
Views: 1,717
Posted By adambsmith

My club - Sherburn in Elmet Yorkshire's...

My club - Sherburn in Elmet

Yorkshire's Premier Flying Club (http://www.sherburn-aero-club.org.uk/) <-- click for website

Not far from Humber Estuary. Good cafe, great people.

Just about...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2013, 12:40
Replies: 15
Views: 1,619
Posted By adambsmith

I am 35 hours + in to my PPL. Do not pay up...

I am 35 hours + in to my PPL.

Do not pay up front - if the school goes bust then you'll lose your money. Only ever pay for things you receive e.g. straight after your flight.

The syallabus is...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
17th Jun 2013, 21:52
Replies: 95
Views: 21,151
Posted By adambsmith

Awful programme.

Awful programme.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
21st May 2013, 00:30
Replies: 17
Views: 4,415
Posted By adambsmith

Just arrived in BKK on a Thai Air 747 and it had...

Just arrived in BKK on a Thai Air 747 and it had a full IFE system which was very good. 50 odd very new films available (economy).

Saved £200 over BA and got a far better service with Thai.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
18th May 2013, 02:54
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By adambsmith

Ace Insurance. My policy is provided as a...

Ace Insurance.

My policy is provided as a benefit by my employer but it looks like it's available online too:

Cheap Holiday Insurance for Singles, Couples & Family - Ace Travel Insurance...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
17th May 2013, 20:54
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By adambsmith

My annual travel policy covers me for missed...

My annual travel policy covers me for missed departures if the public transport I am travelling on is delayed and I miss the next flight (eg we are doing Heathrow to Bangkok to Samui soon).

The...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2013, 16:22
Replies: 8
Views: 6,630
Posted By adambsmith

AAIB report on this crash: Report name: ...

AAIB report on this crash:

Report name:
Piper PA-28RT-201T Turbo Cherokee Arrow IV, G-BNTC
Registration:
G-BNTC
Type:
Piper PA-28RT-201T Turbo Cherokee Arrow IV
Location:
Near...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2013, 13:33
Replies: 25
Views: 3,837
Posted By adambsmith

I am 14 and a bit hours in at Sherburn and loving...

I am 14 and a bit hours in at Sherburn and loving the place.

Friendly people and great instructors.

I was a refugee from Multiflight at Leeds/Bradford Airport. I was bought a trial lesson in...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Feb 2013, 10:47
Replies: 17
Views: 4,415
Posted By adambsmith

The .co.uk site for Thai Airways is now...

The .co.uk site for Thai Airways is now operational I noticed this morning.

Price on the Thai Airways site was more than we obtained from opodo.com :ok:
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Feb 2013, 11:53
Replies: 17
Views: 4,415
Posted By adambsmith

thaiairways.co.uk is defo not working for me...

thaiairways.co.uk is defo not working for me whether on IE, Chrome or Safari (iPad).
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Feb 2013, 06:13
Replies: 17
Views: 4,415
Posted By adambsmith

Gaz45: sounds good, fingers crossed we get an...

Gaz45: sounds good, fingers crossed we get an empty one.

The availability when we booked through Opodo was showing as "good" so we certainly weren't getting the last seats.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
14th Feb 2013, 06:12
Replies: 17
Views: 4,415
Posted By adambsmith

Skipness: flying during the third week in May. I...

Skipness: flying during the third week in May. I had the same trouble with their website too. Told them about it by a tweet and email. The .com site works but not the .co.uk site. Ended up booking...
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