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Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2013, 19:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,049
Posted By Speedbird777

Mid-Island flight school out of Islip (KISP). Did...

Mid-Island flight school out of Islip (KISP). Did my PPL there - good school, good fleet of planes and have done the Manhatten route with them several times (East River requires ATC clearance from La...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2013, 20:27
Replies: 27
Views: 7,102
Posted By Speedbird777

Just back from travels. Thanks for replies....

Just back from travels. Thanks for replies. Apologies to those who seem to have got their feathers ruffled.

Mariner9 - the first reply to my post was in agreement with my temperature/pressure...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2013, 15:00
Replies: 27
Views: 7,102
Posted By Speedbird777

Great replies and help - thanks pruners I'm...

Great replies and help - thanks pruners

I'm comfortable with the concept of the column of air expanding so in flight, flying from an area of lower temp to higher temp will cause the altimeter to...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2013, 04:04
Replies: 27
Views: 7,102
Posted By Speedbird777

Mariner, Thanks, I understand that...

Mariner,

Thanks, I understand that altimeters read pressure. Pressure, air temperature and density are related though no? Increased temperature results in lower pressure air which would result in...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2013, 05:38
Replies: 27
Views: 7,102
Posted By Speedbird777

Appreciate the replies but still not completely...

Appreciate the replies but still not completely resolved my conundrum. Take this example for instance.

If I take the example one step further and say that I have two airports at exactly the same...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2013, 18:39
Replies: 27
Views: 7,102
Posted By Speedbird777

Thanks, I'm just having trouble reconciling the...

Thanks, I'm just having trouble reconciling the two or should I just consider two separate but related concepts i.e.

1) is the effect of temperature on air density

and

2) is the effect of...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2013, 17:50
Replies: 27
Views: 7,102
Posted By Speedbird777

Altimeter and temperature

I'm making my way through the private pilot syllabus and would appreciate a some help with altimeter error and temperature. Here's what is confusing me:

1) If I am on the ground at an airport and...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2013, 16:29
Replies: 34
Views: 9,816
Posted By Speedbird777

Thanks for all the replies so far guys. Treated...

Thanks for all the replies so far guys. Treated myself to the Bose A20 so put a tick in the headset box.

I expect to be doing around 50-100hrs per year. Given a significant amount of flying will...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2013, 07:02
Replies: 34
Views: 9,816
Posted By Speedbird777

Essential kit for new pilots

PPruners,

I am about to finish my private pilots license and wondered what kit (beyond headset etc) you would suggest all pilots should have in their bag??

Handheld radio? Seatbelt cutter? Life...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
13th Dec 2012, 13:26
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,689,033
Posted By Speedbird777

Two quick questions: - anyone have a sense...

Two quick questions:

- anyone have a sense of how many years BA intends to do the FPP for?

- what are the earliest and latest course start dates that are possible from the 2013 enrollment...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
16th Nov 2012, 13:34
Replies: 3,534
Views: 1,689,033
Posted By Speedbird777

In theory it does depend on what school you...

In theory it does depend on what school you select. The best candidates are picked at each location so, in theory, candidate 25 (who did not make the cut) at CTC may have made it at OAA IF the group...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
9th Nov 2012, 17:22
Replies: 27
Views: 7,647
Posted By Speedbird777

An interesting post and great to hear from people...

An interesting post and great to hear from people who still love/like the job.

I think T&Cs are deteriorating in most, if not all, industries. I have heard the statistic about pilots not...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2012, 21:20
Replies: 4
Views: 748
Posted By Speedbird777

FAA private pilot test advice

I'm planning to take my FAA private pilot knowledge test sometime over the next few weeks. I plan to use the Jeppesen test guide. A couple of questions-

1) how long would you recommend I study for...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
11th Apr 2012, 21:16
Replies: 22
Views: 5,772
Posted By Speedbird777

Agree with B737 There's nothing wrong with...

Agree with B737

There's nothing wrong with asking a question again - it may attract new posters/opinions/discussions. Ironically, the sarcastic response has been repeated as much as the question...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2012, 18:31
Replies: 45
Views: 13,510
Posted By Speedbird777

Are the co-pilot gunners also trained to fly or...

Are the co-pilot gunners also trained to fly or is it a different training path?
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Feb 2012, 02:06
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,492
Posted By Speedbird777

Can anyone clarify what is the situation with a...

Can anyone clarify what is the situation with a potential new pay scheme? Will new recruits join on a 34 point scale now? Will current pilots switch onto this?

Thanks in advance.....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
9th Dec 2011, 13:34
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,492
Posted By Speedbird777

Congrats to all - those accepted and those who...

Congrats to all - those accepted and those who got to the final hurdle.

Does anyone know the approximate number who were invited to the final stage vs. number of places (sounds like they were/are...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
6th Dec 2011, 16:50
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,492
Posted By Speedbird777

Good luck to all those that are waiting! I...

Good luck to all those that are waiting!

I hope this doesn't spell the end of FPP but certainly adds a layer of risk to the scheme and subsequent employment on completion. Would hope/think that...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Nov 2011, 13:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,925
Posted By Speedbird777

Pilot escapes after wings break off plane

Lucky escape! Almost looks like he uses some sort of ejector seat/mechanism. Insight from aero-jocks would be appreciated.

BBC News - Pilot escapes unharmed after wing breaks off plane...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Sep 2011, 18:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,059
Posted By Speedbird777

Windy in Leeds

BBC News - Leeds-Bradford passengers 'screamed' at aborted landing (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-14898746)
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
3rd Sep 2011, 14:46
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,492
Posted By Speedbird777

yep - same for me.

yep - same for me.
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
25th Aug 2011, 15:31
Replies: 1,363
Views: 675,492
Posted By Speedbird777

I have been reading this thread since the start...

I have been reading this thread since the start and am shocked at the number of useless questions regarding eligibility criteria which are clearly provided on the FPP website.

td1.3, you are the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2011, 02:53
Replies: 8
Views: 2,006
Posted By Speedbird777

A little trek out of NY but Mid Island Air out of...

A little trek out of NY but Mid Island Air out of Islip is a great school and you could take a plane with g1000 + instructor and do the hudson corridor/Manhatten flight.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2011, 02:49
Replies: 17
Views: 2,051
Posted By Speedbird777

what a complete "tool". Hope they take his...

what a complete "tool". Hope they take his license away - guys like him give GA a bad rep.
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Jan 2011, 23:33
Replies: 3
Views: 2,401
Posted By Speedbird777

Factor V Leiden deficiency

If you suffer from factor V leiden deficiency, does this preclude you from gaining a class 1 medical?

Thanks
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2010, 20:51
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By Speedbird777

Thanks all. Think I'll plug for 6 pin with...

Thanks all.

Think I'll plug for 6 pin with the 2 plug adapter. That way I'll have the flexibility.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2010, 16:43
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By Speedbird777

OK thanks. Is the Cirrus compatible with the...

OK thanks. Is the Cirrus compatible with the standard 2 connector headsets?
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2010, 15:48
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By Speedbird777

Headset question

I am thinking about getting the new bose A20 and see that it is available with a 6 pin connector that allows it to be powered by the aircraft. With this, you can also buy the cable to convert it to...
Forum: Medical & Health
10th Dec 2009, 07:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By Speedbird777

Class 1 Medicals

I am a doctor with a passion for aviation. Any of you chaps on here qualified to do Class 1 medicals (from the UK) and willing to PM about what is required to become an examiner etc?

Thanks,
...
Forum: Terms and Endearment
30th Oct 2009, 01:13
Replies: 8
Views: 3,333
Posted By Speedbird777

thanks cheesy, appreciate the help

thanks cheesy, appreciate the help
Forum: Terms and Endearment
29th Oct 2009, 02:10
Replies: 8
Views: 3,333
Posted By Speedbird777

You said initial salary is £48,461 - is that...

You said initial salary is £48,461 - is that inclusive of pay cut, allowances etc? If not, would someone mind giving an approximation of what the total salary would be in the first year?

Also,...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th May 2009, 20:04
Replies: 32
Views: 5,337
Posted By Speedbird777

Sorry to hear about your eyesight issues. ...

Sorry to hear about your eyesight issues.

However, do not think you will now live a life of boredom. I chose not to fly professionally many years ago and instead opted to get a job that pays me...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2007, 18:29
Replies: 72
Views: 12,456
Posted By Speedbird777

I'm non RAF and thought it was superb. Made me...

I'm non RAF and thought it was superb. Made me green with envy that I dont fly something fast and noisy!

Rather than come across as a bunch of self celebrating mavericks I thought they seemed like...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2006, 17:39
Replies: 31
Views: 6,180
Posted By Speedbird777

Have seen the "youtube" one and it's not the high...

Have seen the "youtube" one and it's not the high res 150mb one. Any chance any one could send it to me?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jul 2006, 02:35
Replies: 31
Views: 6,180
Posted By Speedbird777

The Chase

Am trying to find a link to the high res version of "the chase" video. Can anyone help?
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