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Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2015, 18:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,393
Posted By Pom pom

3822 ☺

3822 ☺
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2015, 18:45
Replies: 26
Views: 4,453
Posted By Pom pom

I did exactly what you're interested in with this...

I did exactly what you're interested in with this chap at Bournemouth a few years ago, but it looks like he's still going strong:

Fly With Me Aviation - Aircraft Rentals Bournemouth...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Feb 2015, 18:35
Replies: 23
Views: 8,473
Posted By Pom pom

*** stoopid question alert *** I'm not an...

*** stoopid question alert ***

I'm not an instructor, so please forgive me! When recovering from a spiral dive, under the hood, maybe limited panel, I've never understood why it's not a good idea...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2014, 18:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,012
Posted By Pom pom

AH Helicopters at Dunkeswell. Andrew Harvey -...

AH Helicopters at Dunkeswell. Andrew Harvey - great instructor. The Top Gear and James May programmes involving dropping stuff done by Andrew.:D
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2014, 06:30
Replies: 26
Views: 3,317
Posted By Pom pom

A talk down approach with a stepped down...

A talk down approach with a stepped down glidepath.;)
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2013, 12:38
Replies: 133
Views: 44,443
Posted By Pom pom

Ah, I had forgotten the great Dick Emery - he...

Ah, I had forgotten the great Dick Emery - he waved at me and smiled on the apron at Blackpool many moons ago as I taxied past in a 152. Made my day. I think he owned a Bonanza.

Also, Will Hay was...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2013, 19:43
Replies: 133
Views: 44,443
Posted By Pom pom

I believe Jonathan Palmer once used his own...

I believe Jonathan Palmer once used his own helicopter to rescue a child that had fallen into a lake close to a racing circuit. I think it was post his F1 driving days but during the time he attended...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2013, 18:46
Replies: 28
Views: 6,605
Posted By Pom pom

I can assure you bandit that BEagle's credentials...

I can assure you bandit that BEagle's credentials are second to none and he tirelessly works in Europe to advise and persuade the EASA bureaucrats on many issues - you probably wouldn't have an...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2013, 06:53
Replies: 28
Views: 6,605
Posted By Pom pom

Bandit, you're not completely new to the forum so...

Bandit, you're not completely new to the forum so must be aware of its search facility. Try using it, in the first instance, to find the answers you're looking for. It would also be wise to check out...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2013, 19:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By Pom pom

Thumbs up There's a chap down at Bournemouth who has...

There's a chap down at Bournemouth who has aircraft to rent that you can take away touring. A trip round France could be done in that number of hours and would give you some great learning...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Jun 2013, 07:58
Replies: 18
Views: 11,058
Posted By Pom pom

I studied with GTS at Bournemouth - printed...

I studied with GTS at Bournemouth - printed manuals (revised for EASA syllabus), followed up with consolidation course. I got 95% average and I'm no academic. Very knowledgeable instructors and...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2013, 06:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,238
Posted By Pom pom

Fly with me aviation at Bournemouth do hour...

Fly with me aviation at Bournemouth do hour building deals and allow you take an aircraft away to your home field. I've used their PA 28 a number of times and can highly recommend them. :D
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Mar 2013, 09:32
Replies: 4
Views: 2,746
Posted By Pom pom

Problem solved :D It needs Google Chrome not IE I...

Problem solved :D It needs Google Chrome not IE I was using.

Back to the questions!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Mar 2013, 08:47
Replies: 4
Views: 2,746
Posted By Pom pom

I've just signed up to BGS Online, 30 day...

I've just signed up to BGS Online, 30 day subscription. Received email confirming payment, and set to try some mock exams - but the questions won't load!!!! This does not inspire confidence, and it...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2012, 07:43
Replies: 77
Views: 13,268
Posted By Pom pom

I can't believe I've just wasted 15 minutes of my...

I can't believe I've just wasted 15 minutes of my life reading this thread. What is there to discuss (SOPs, company rules excepted)?

In the civvy world: brakes off (start logging time), taxy,...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2012, 07:54
Replies: 40
Views: 12,425
Posted By Pom pom

John R81 said: For fixed wing, one of my...

John R81 said:
For fixed wing, one of my friends aims to make a steep turn and run through his own wake - like hitting a speed bump. He can do this time after time now, but does confess that it was...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Sep 2012, 14:09
Replies: 33
Views: 8,557
Posted By Pom pom

Thanks for all your replies. Just for a mad...

Thanks for all your replies. Just for a mad moment I thought I may be able to get into rotary, but it looks unlikely after reading your comments. Will have to stick with the fixed wing (plank!) and...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Sep 2012, 06:35
Replies: 33
Views: 8,557
Posted By Pom pom

Thanks BillieBob. I thought it seemed too good to...

Thanks BillieBob. I thought it seemed too good to be true! Had my first rotary experience and was seriously turned on by it. Just seeing if it's potentially affordable! :eek:
Forum: Rotorheads
10th Sep 2012, 19:07
Replies: 33
Views: 8,557
Posted By Pom pom

LAPL(H)

Could anyone please tell me if the new LAPL(H), which I believe is 35 hours (talent permitting) to complete, can be reduced by 6 hours for the holder of a PPL(A), as I understand is the case for the...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Jun 2012, 09:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,532
Posted By Pom pom

GTS at Bournemouth are top notch for ATPL, CPL...

GTS at Bournemouth are top notch for ATPL, CPL and IR theory Modular courses. Ex RAF pilot and navigators and BA 747 et al flight engineer lecturers, all experts in their field and friendly with it....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Jun 2012, 19:13
Replies: 18
Views: 2,496
Posted By Pom pom

I also highly recommend Airways Flight Training...

I also highly recommend Airways Flight Training at Exeter. Ex military and heavy-metal-commercial instructors. Relaxed and extremely professional. BE76s and Class G all around. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2012, 06:59
Replies: 9
Views: 63,592
Posted By Pom pom

Thank you to all who have taken the time to...

Thank you to all who have taken the time to reply. Some very useful information. I am still researching this as I can't yet make a decision on whether to go for a cheaper H or pricier M or P. So...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2012, 14:42
Replies: 9
Views: 63,592
Posted By Pom pom

Continental O-300-D Pros/Cons

Could you please advise on the pros/cons of a Continental O-300-D with regards to running costs, carb ice problems etc when fitted to a Cessna 172G or H. I'm looking at buying a 172 for a group and...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2012, 18:40
Replies: 43
Views: 5,593
Posted By Pom pom

I've always used "finals" and understand it to be...

I've always used "finals" and understand it to be an abbreviation of "final checks". A similar usage as academic "final exams" - "finals" at university. Pilots made the necessary final checks in...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2012, 07:29
Replies: 16
Views: 1,636
Posted By Pom pom

Thank you for your replies. :ok:

Thank you for your replies. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2012, 17:44
Replies: 16
Views: 1,636
Posted By Pom pom

Question Importing G reg from abroad

Could anyone please tell me if duty has to be paid when purchasing an already G registered aircraft from a European Union country,and importing it to England, said aircraft to remain on the UK...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2011, 19:29
Replies: 107
Views: 20,662
Posted By Pom pom

Thank you for that reference; I can see I have...

Thank you for that reference; I can see I have previously been misinformed.:(
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2011, 09:11
Replies: 107
Views: 20,662
Posted By Pom pom

Well, yes? I understand it to mean errors due to...

Well, yes? I understand it to mean errors due to position of pitot/static - airflow etc. So altimeter associated.

Must confess though to being motivated by wanting an exchange with the Bose! Been...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2011, 07:15
Replies: 107
Views: 20,662
Posted By Pom pom

Shouldn't that be "position error...

Shouldn't that be "position error correction"?
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2011, 18:10
Replies: 28
Views: 4,579
Posted By Pom pom

I was having a quiet drink with a mate of mine...

I was having a quiet drink with a mate of mine the other evening when out of the blue he confided in me that he was addicted to brake fluid. When I expressed my concern he assured me he could stop...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2011, 15:41
Replies: 60
Views: 8,737
Posted By Pom pom

I would definitely do it. Did mine about 18...

I would definitely do it. Did mine about 18 months ago and I reckon it's saved some puckering on a few occasions, and quite possibly more on one - deteriorated wx on return to my home field, scud...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2011, 06:50
Replies: 55
Views: 50,620
Posted By Pom pom

1) Would be unwise to say. 2) Various £170 per...

1) Would be unwise to say.
2) Various £170 per hour spamcans with mainly "inop" bits and pieces.
3) Various £170 per hour spamcans with everything working, or, various £100 per hour spamcans with...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2011, 07:23
Replies: 41
Views: 8,373
Posted By Pom pom

Hope you don't mind the slight thread drift but I...

Hope you don't mind the slight thread drift but I was just reading this post and hoping to see some reference to my PPL instructor, Bill Robinson, who taught me at Blackpool in the early eighties. I...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2011, 06:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,003
Posted By Pom pom

Cool Not a book, but some fascinating and instructive...

Not a book, but some fascinating and instructive reading here :

"Pelican's Perch" Index (http://www.avweb.com/news/pelican/182146-1.html)

#16 is about VP props, but I guarantee you won't be...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Sep 2011, 19:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,842
Posted By Pom pom

I was in a similar position a couple of years...

I was in a similar position a couple of years ago, having not flown for almost twenty years. 1 hour trial flight, medical, 3.5 hours further flying skills brush up AND COMPLETE THEORY AND PRACTICAL...
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