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Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2012, 21:58
Replies: 52
Views: 12,605
Posted By Alan_D

I have tried Skydemon on an iPad2 3G, using the...

I have tried Skydemon on an iPad2 3G, using the internal GPS in a PA28, and it worked fine, had a fix immediately.

Maybe not all iPads are the same, but I don't need an external GPS.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2012, 16:22
Replies: 43
Views: 6,782
Posted By Alan_D

No-one seems to have mentioned the additional...

No-one seems to have mentioned the additional costs to make a career out of flying.
With just a PPL you can't be paid to fly, you need a commercial licence for that.
And if you want to fly 'big...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2012, 22:56
Replies: 15
Views: 2,828
Posted By Alan_D

OK, so you're quite near Panshanger. Maybe look...

OK, so you're quite near Panshanger. Maybe look at Stapleford also?
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2012, 20:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By Alan_D

I did some float training with these people - who...

I did some float training with these people - who were VERY good:
Lake Country Airways: floatplane training, endorsements, float charters and rentals (http://www.lakecountryairways.ca/)
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2012, 20:11
Replies: 15
Views: 2,828
Posted By Alan_D

Where are you based? Any other hours or just 1...

Where are you based?
Any other hours or just 1 trial flight done before?
I may be able to suggest other options.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2011, 16:51
Replies: 47
Views: 4,693
Posted By Alan_D

I agree the WX can be a pain in the a$$. I did my...

I agree the WX can be a pain in the a$$. I did my PPL in 2009 over 9 months, and over-booked allowing for weather cancellations.
I used the majority of my holiday from work that year on flying,...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2011, 06:49
Replies: 171
Views: 17,431
Posted By Alan_D

DAR, As someone who has helped me in the...

DAR,

As someone who has helped me in the past, if I had known you were in the UK I would have taken the opportunity to meet up if possible and buy you a drink!

(Your advise about Lake Country...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2011, 19:12
Replies: 23
Views: 7,493
Posted By Alan_D

Re-read my post. I have a dedicated aviation GPS,...

Re-read my post. I have a dedicated aviation GPS, which I *do* use for navigation, has a moving map etc with airfield database, but it doesn't log tracks.

I also have a Garmin HCx, which is really...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2011, 21:01
Replies: 23
Views: 7,493
Posted By Alan_D

I have a Vista HCx. I also have a 'proper'...

I have a Vista HCx. I also have a 'proper' aviation GPS.

My only use for the HCx in an aeroplane is for logging my track, which the other GPS doesn't do.
I wouldn't like to try to use it for any...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2011, 20:38
Replies: 16
Views: 4,672
Posted By Alan_D

James, Cranfield is worth a look, but expensive...

James,
Cranfield is worth a look, but expensive in my experience.

Also not too far from you is RAF Halton, (where I learnt and fly from) who *do* take civilian members for training and are one of...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2011, 11:30
Replies: 9
Views: 1,466
Posted By Alan_D

When I last enquired about landing fees at...

When I last enquired about landing fees at Cranfield they quoted me £37 + VAT for a PA28. I went elsewhere. :\
I've recently done an IMC hold and ILS approach (during my IMC flight test!) at...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2011, 14:01
Replies: 18
Views: 2,117
Posted By Alan_D

I don't recall any needles being used in the...

I don't recall any needles being used in the class 2 medical... :confused:

Nothing scary about it.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2011, 21:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,589
Posted By Alan_D

What make / model GPS logger do you have? I'm...

What make / model GPS logger do you have? I'm looking to buy one, but don't know what to go for. Many don't mention the logging frequency in the specs online - it would be useful to know if they log...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2011, 22:15
Replies: 26
Views: 4,831
Posted By Alan_D

Well done Bob, good result to do it in 4 weeks....

Well done Bob, good result to do it in 4 weeks. Looking forward to a write-up of your experience on here...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2011, 19:47
Replies: 32
Views: 3,271
Posted By Alan_D

In the UK only the 'Air Law' exam is required by...

In the UK only the 'Air Law' exam is required by most clubs before going solo.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2011, 17:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,585
Posted By Alan_D

I flew in Canada last year with my JAA PPL. I...

I flew in Canada last year with my JAA PPL. I phoned Transport Canada to sort out the FLVC - they wanted a copy of my passport, medical, and licence and were happy with them faxed through. It took...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2011, 14:33
Replies: 20
Views: 3,318
Posted By Alan_D

I did a floatplane introduction flight last year...

I did a floatplane introduction flight last year in Canada at Lake Country Airways Lake Country Airways: floatplane training, endorsements, float charters and rentals...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2011, 17:02
Replies: 18
Views: 2,530
Posted By Alan_D

Greg, I found the Oxford CDs useful, if a...

Greg,

I found the Oxford CDs useful, if a bit dull. I made notes as I went through each lesson which became a revision check list I could go over again and again.
Try to get a copy of the 'PPL...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2011, 18:37
Replies: 56
Views: 8,137
Posted By Alan_D

I just checked, and it turns out that the...

I just checked, and it turns out that the microlight club are Military only :uhoh: sorry.
(I'm a member of Halton Aeroplane club that's also open to Civilians)
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2011, 17:19
Replies: 56
Views: 8,137
Posted By Alan_D

Hello, I also live in Luton, and I fly from RAF...

Hello, I also live in Luton, and I fly from RAF Halton (near Aylesbury), where I did my PPL training in 2009.
They also have a microlite club with 2x Eurostars and 2x Thrusters. The aeroplane club...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2010, 13:21
Replies: 24
Views: 4,583
Posted By Alan_D

Liam, interested to hear about the pooleys...

Liam,

interested to hear about the pooleys guides, I'm considering getting them for my Clarity also. What's the resolution like on the Clarity's screen? Can you zoom to view the smaller detail on...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2010, 11:12
Replies: 19
Views: 1,788
Posted By Alan_D

Big red kite?

C152 £45/hour in 20 hour blocks...
prices (http://www.bigredkite.myzen.co.uk/prices.html)
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2010, 21:41
Replies: 1
Views: 831
Posted By Alan_D

Have a look at the Airbox Clarity...

Have a look at the Airbox Clarity...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2010, 20:03
Replies: 57
Views: 11,079
Posted By Alan_D

Another vote for the Airbox Clarity here :)

Another vote for the Airbox Clarity here :)
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2010, 09:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,992
Posted By Alan_D

Big Red Kite: prices...

Big Red Kite: prices (http://www.bigredkite.myzen.co.uk/prices.html)

(No connection, just remember they used to have a link from PPRuNe, and I remember someone who had used them)
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2010, 21:50
Replies: 78
Views: 9,177
Posted By Alan_D

Having done a similar route recently, from...

Having done a similar route recently, from Turweston, over SilverStone (watch for their heli pleasure flights), to Cranfield, asking for a zone transit, then towards Duxford. Check NOTAMs to see if...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2010, 15:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By Alan_D

£106 / hour in a C152 including instructor at...

£106 / hour in a C152 including instructor at Halton as a temp member - and you don't need to be military personnel. No landing fees either.

I completed my PPL there in January :cool:
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2010, 22:45
Replies: 31
Views: 3,766
Posted By Alan_D

No idea how many landings I did during training,...

No idea how many landings I did during training, but no landing fees at my home airfield, so the only landing fees I paid during my training were for land-aways, a total of about 8 I think dual and...
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2010, 12:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,341
Posted By Alan_D

That's not good - I was planning to fly into a...

That's not good - I was planning to fly into a few of the airshows this year.:*
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2010, 16:13
Replies: 33
Views: 7,863
Posted By Alan_D

I've not used either the Garmin or AV80r, but...

I've not used either the Garmin or AV80r, but have an Airbox Clarity GPS and can recommend that - it's been very good so far.
The PC desktop planning software is a bit limited, but they are...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2010, 21:09
Replies: 2
Views: 821
Posted By Alan_D

AA5 at Cranfield?

There is a 1/20th share in an AA5 based at Cranfield, details here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300411952728&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

(no connection, just potentially...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2010, 11:17
Replies: 11
Views: 2,312
Posted By Alan_D

I attended also, though by car instead of...

I attended also, though by car instead of aircraft - I fly from a military field and they have grounded GA operations at the moment due to the volcanic ash situation :*.
I echo the other comments -...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2010, 21:34
Replies: 12
Views: 1,554
Posted By Alan_D

What about the garden?; check Why does an hours...

What about the garden?; check
Why does an hours flying take all morning?; check
You never see the kids; check
What about a hand with the shopping; not yet
I wish I had time to spend galavanting;...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2010, 21:16
Replies: 21
Views: 4,772
Posted By Alan_D

I got asked the same thing on my skills test, but...

I got asked the same thing on my skills test, but it was phrased along the lines of 'if you're about 1/2 hour from home and the alternator fails, what should you do'.
I bored him a bit about battery...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2010, 14:14
Replies: 41
Views: 9,096
Posted By Alan_D

I also bought the Clarity in the end. I've flown...

I also bought the Clarity in the end. I've flown with it a few times now, very good.
I bought the optional yoke mount, which is fairly heavy-duty and grips well.

I've *not* got the 1:250 maps...
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