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Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2016, 19:15
Replies: 157
Views: 130,061
Posted By manix-cs

Weybourne airfield - Bank Holiday Monday

Had a beautiful flight down the Norfolk coast on BH Monday, conditions were good for a rare landing on Weybourne R34, and I even had my camera running :)

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Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2014, 19:57
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,411,090
Posted By manix-cs

All positive? No mention of Glenforsa :(

All positive? No mention of Glenforsa :(
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2014, 15:46
Replies: 56
Views: 10,472
Posted By manix-cs

Seems to me the only people whining about...

Seems to me the only people whining about Fieldhawk's helpful posts aren't ever likely to be flying into Sandown in any case, bit too far to cross the pond, even for one of Carla's bacon butties.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2013, 16:47
Replies: 15
Views: 2,718
Posted By manix-cs

Yep, you've read it right.....

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Yes, that's right.

You can also factor in a massively decreased cost to gain your NPPL (M) compared with a PPL and then wet hourly costs of just £20 in a hot ship 3 axis like a Eurostar (if...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2013, 07:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By manix-cs

For me the phone is a back up, I normally use...

For me the phone is a back up, I normally use either my iPad or an Asus phonepad (about the same size as an iPad mini) in the cockpit.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2013, 21:06
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By manix-cs

Not feeling too overwhelmed by this news as I've...

Not feeling too overwhelmed by this news as I've been running SkyDemon on my phones for the last 3 years :)
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2013, 21:13
Replies: 133
Views: 44,632
Posted By manix-cs

F1

Martin Brundle - helicopter
David Coulthard - helicopter
Mark Webber - helicopter student (at Duxford I believe)

Noisy job, noisy hobby :)
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2013, 20:36
Replies: 611
Views: 145,176
Posted By manix-cs

The communication chain reminds me so much of my...

The communication chain reminds me so much of my unfortunate encounter with Nick, however Sebastian has the patience of a saint compared with me :)
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2013, 19:28
Replies: 611
Views: 145,176
Posted By manix-cs

Strange that. I got a very similar response when...

Strange that. I got a very similar response when I emailed Proviation to tell them I was initiating a chargeback through my credit card company. That is, no response at all up till that point.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2013, 17:33
Replies: 611
Views: 145,176
Posted By manix-cs

Quaking in my boots := Good to see some...

Quaking in my boots :=

Good to see some positive experiences emerging, there are bound to be some. Overall though, when buying, why take the risk?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2013, 09:59
Replies: 611
Views: 145,176
Posted By manix-cs

Glad to hear you got a good result James.

Glad to hear you got a good result James.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2013, 21:47
Replies: 611
Views: 145,176
Posted By manix-cs

Nick is a very smooth talker (I have personal...

Nick is a very smooth talker (I have personal experience with this) we've seen other instances in this thread where, because Nick has promised it will all be OK, a complaint has been withdrawn BEFORE...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2013, 12:08
Replies: 8
Views: 6,896
Posted By manix-cs

I have been using and iPad 2 running SD for the...

I have been using and iPad 2 running SD for the last year and have been happy with it, but I've just bought an Asus fonepad for £180 (having dipped my toe in the Android water by testing SD on my...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2013, 06:29
Replies: 38
Views: 14,746
Posted By manix-cs

That's correct, though PPR is not required. ...

That's correct, though PPR is not required.

I flew in last weekend. The place was buzzing with about 40 visiting aircraft.

Carla is still operating from a portacabin type affair at the moment...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2013, 06:23
Replies: 611
Views: 145,176
Posted By manix-cs

So did it arrive as promised Kindupnorth? Most of...

So did it arrive as promised Kindupnorth? Most of the posts on this thread indicate that promises (where you can actually get a response), are broken.



You're right FOZFF, all of Nick's...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2013, 20:48
Replies: 611
Views: 145,176
Posted By manix-cs

:D :D :D :D :D

:D :D :D :D :D
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2013, 20:03
Replies: 611
Views: 145,176
Posted By manix-cs

1 out of 2 ain't bad

.....considering the general proviation record.

Hope your mic sock problem is resolved quickly Dave, but you won't be getting much sympathy if it doesn't.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2013, 21:07
Replies: 611
Views: 145,176
Posted By manix-cs

Refund received

Thought I'd give an update........

I finally received a refund on Friday 1st March (5 weeks after payment was taken from my card and 3 weeks after my first complaint).

That's good (though my...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2013, 07:29
Replies: 40
Views: 5,655
Posted By manix-cs

Not all maintenance work requires an LAA inspector sign off

See the LAA leaflet below which gives details of what work needs inspecting and what work can be signed off by the pilot/owner;
...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2013, 21:39
Replies: 29
Views: 4,075
Posted By manix-cs

! Cheapest way I've heard of is black and...

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Cheapest way I've heard of is black and decker hammer drill with masonry bit, but to be honest, I wouldn't recommend it.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2013, 20:33
Replies: 29
Views: 4,075
Posted By manix-cs

Sadly Hoodie you're correct. Yes...

Sadly Hoodie you're correct.

Yes PompousPaul, I frequently undertake further training to further my skills.

Have you considered a lobotomy? That would be far more useful I think.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2013, 19:17
Replies: 29
Views: 4,075
Posted By manix-cs

Did you post the correct link? Cos if you...

Did you post the correct link?

Cos if you did, I really can't see what the problem is.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2013, 16:56
Replies: 611
Views: 145,176
Posted By manix-cs

However, still the same issues continue...........

Had the misfortune to spend £1,140 with Proviation recently.

They took my money on the 25th Jan, then emailed me on the 31st Jan to say they didn't have any in stock, but they'd be in stock within...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2013, 19:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,817
Posted By manix-cs

Very helpful

A couple of years ago I was en route to Lee on Solent from EGSF, with cloud forcing us lower and lower (eventually had to divert into Popham, but that's another story).

I called up Benson (this...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2012, 20:03
Replies: 15
Views: 3,590
Posted By manix-cs

I gave up on GA.com a long time ago when I...

I gave up on GA.com a long time ago when I discovered that they were ignoring all the automatically generated error logs when the planning software crashed. Don't know what it's like now, but as it...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2012, 18:08
Replies: 34
Views: 10,525
Posted By manix-cs

SkyDemon gets my vote, no question. As said...

SkyDemon gets my vote, no question. As said above, it doesn't use CAA charts, however in my opinion the charting on SkyDemon is far superior to the CAA charts for GPS use.
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2012, 06:46
Replies: 83
Views: 18,682
Posted By manix-cs

I'm delighted that I don't have to worry about...

I'm delighted that I don't have to worry about selecting and deselecting carb heat.

I fly a Rotax 4 stroke engined aircraft. The carb bodies are permanently heated by the engine coolant but there...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2011, 12:31
Replies: 190
Views: 128,178
Posted By manix-cs

Landed at Defford Croft Farm on Saturday, went to...

Landed at Defford Croft Farm on Saturday, went to the Oak (5 minute walk) which has already been mentioned in an earlier post. It's changed hands and the food is even better!
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2011, 16:59
Replies: 33
Views: 8,134
Posted By manix-cs

I file my flightplans from SkyDemon at the same...

I file my flightplans from SkyDemon at the same time as I check the TAFS and METARS for the return trip, but as has already been pointed out by a few posters, at Le2K you can just hand a paper plan...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2011, 20:15
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,411,090
Posted By manix-cs

Who is this errrr person, 'good morning'? ...

Who is this errrr person, 'good morning'?

Thousands of aircraft on the UK register fly on MOGAS with CAA / BMAA /LAA approval............

The engines that these aircraft use are damaged by...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2011, 20:39
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,411,090
Posted By manix-cs

Long term use of avgas also leads to deposits of...

Long term use of avgas also leads to deposits of lead round the valves and stems, according to articles and photos I've seen. Avgas use of more than 30% doubles the engine service costs, and also...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2011, 16:36
Replies: 25
Views: 6,118
Posted By manix-cs

Hi John, it's not a NATS commissioned product at...

Hi John, it's not a NATS commissioned product at all. Skydemon has been available for about 18 months now (longer if you were a beta tester) to install on PC and mobile devices.

A few months ago...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2011, 15:13
Replies: 25
Views: 6,118
Posted By manix-cs

The free web based version covers UK only, but...

The free web based version covers UK only, but the full strength version includes most of continental Europe, the USA and several African countries amongst others.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2011, 20:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,423
Posted By manix-cs

Ideal for a visit to RAF Cosford air museum as...

Ideal for a visit to RAF Cosford air museum as well, only a £6.00 / 10 minute taxi ride. Useful as RAF Cosford itself is only available 10.00 to 16.00 Mon to Wed for civilian traffic.........
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2011, 19:04
Replies: 24
Views: 3,100
Posted By manix-cs

I flew in there last year, excellent reception...

I flew in there last year, excellent reception and well worth visit.
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