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Forum: Rumours & News
6th May 2003, 17:03
Replies: 272
Views: 53,445
Posted By Simon W

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-123072...

http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-12307282,00.html

Someone has done a photoshop job on Concorde to show it in Virgin colours.
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Apr 2003, 17:42
Replies: 272
Views: 53,445
Posted By Simon W

SIR Richard Branson said last night he was...

SIR Richard Branson said last night he was considering buying British Airways’ Concorde fleet following the airline’s decision to scrap the supersonic aircraft after 27 years.

The Virgin Atlantic...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
2nd Feb 2003, 11:03
Replies: 133
Views: 32,349
Posted By Simon W

A very sad day for everyone. RIP the entire crew...

A very sad day for everyone. RIP the entire crew and our thoughts are with the families and everyone that works on the NASA programme.

What really disgusted me was the headline that Sky News ran...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Jan 2003, 15:02
Replies: 11
Views: 1,569
Posted By Simon W

Ah good, I sat there trying to work out why a...

Ah good, I sat there trying to work out why a bird would be less inclined to hit the nose of an aircraft that was black and now I know...... it doesn't make the blindest bit of difference. Thanks for...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jan 2003, 21:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,569
Posted By Simon W

Does anyone know why painting an airliners nose black helps avoid bird strikes?

Does anyone know why painting an airliners nose black helps avoid bird strikes?

Just came across the picture below to illustrate the point:
...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2003, 09:03
Replies: 29
Views: 2,277
Posted By Simon W

I got a Garmin Pilot III GPS (well, it was...

I got a Garmin Pilot III GPS (well, it was actually a present to myself). Apart from that nothing else aviation related :(
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2002, 21:28
Replies: 158
Views: 22,176
Posted By Simon W

I've been checking the C5 schedules and asfar as...

I've been checking the C5 schedules and asfar as I'm aware we haven't yet missed it. Can't see when it's going to be on though.
Forum: Questions
23rd Dec 2002, 16:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,137
Posted By Simon W

And another... HERE...

And another...

HERE...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2002, 09:32
Replies: 158
Views: 22,176
Posted By Simon W

cinman, I think we're all waiting for our...

cinman,

I think we're all waiting for our inside source at C5 "PeteB" to post back with a confirmed date and time. :)



Whirlybird,

If you've got Sky Digital (or access to) then Channel 5...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2002, 09:58
Replies: 158
Views: 22,176
Posted By Simon W

'The Flying School' Documentary on Channel 5...

... apparently it's a fly-on-the-wall style documentary all about the runnings of Wycombe Air Centre. Flyer magazine say the programme is due to be shown on Channel 5 on December 1st. I looked up...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
31st Oct 2002, 12:16
Replies: 37
Views: 9,415
Posted By Simon W

yep, looks like its true. ...

yep, looks like its true.

http://f1.racing-live.com/en/headlines/news/detail/021031064728.shtml
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2002, 15:37
Replies: 28
Views: 2,635
Posted By Simon W

Congrats 152! A great feeling. I also talk to...

Congrats 152! A great feeling. I also talk to myself when flying round the circuit..... infact, I seem to talk to myself alot when flying cross countries. I think it just makes more sense said out...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2002, 13:15
Replies: 37
Views: 3,976
Posted By Simon W

As with Aussie Andy my training airfield is also...

As with Aussie Andy my training airfield is also Wycombe. My first landing on a grass runway was actually when doing circuits at Wycombe when I was instructed to setup for an approach on 25L (grass)...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
16th Oct 2002, 10:32
Replies: 28
Views: 10,395
Posted By Simon W

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=225956&WxsIE...

http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=225956&WxsIERv=QWlyYnVzIEEzMDBCMi0xQw%3D%3D&WdsYXMg=RXVyb3BlYW4gQWlyY2hhcnRlcg%3D%3D&QtODMg=Qm91cm5lbW91dGggLSBJbnRlcm5hdGlvbmFsIChIdXJuKSAoQk9IIC8gRUdISCk%3D&ERD...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Oct 2002, 12:27
Replies: 13
Views: 2,775
Posted By Simon W

204 passengers and crew were on board. "A...

204 passengers and crew were on board.

"A passenger armed with a pistol hijacked the plane...but special forces on board the flight immediately disarmed and arrested him with help from crew,"...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2002, 10:01
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By Simon W

Ah bug*er, sorry about that, didn't know another...

Ah bug*er, sorry about that, didn't know another post had already been running :rolleyes:
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2002, 22:37
Replies: 3
Views: 802
Posted By Simon W

'A chopper is born' on Discovery Wings...

... series started last Sunday. Gotta say, very interesting programme. The guy is building a kit 2 seater helicopter. Same format as 'A plane is born' where he built a 2 seater Europa.

Every...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2002, 16:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,076
Posted By Simon W

Wycombe Air Park on the runway 25 circuit? ...

Wycombe Air Park on the runway 25 circuit?

Ignore what I just typed, complete rubbish! ;-) The person below is correct.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2002, 14:41
Replies: 48
Views: 6,760
Posted By Simon W

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&thr...

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61282
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2002, 10:24
Replies: 23
Views: 2,288
Posted By Simon W

If I recall mine was £100 also and did include...

If I recall mine was £100 also and did include the ECG. It was the place at Elstree
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2002, 15:05
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By Simon W

Well guess what, I did my qualifying cross...

Well guess what, I did my qualifying cross country in June and have only flown once since due to work things. I still have the same exams to get done. I plan on really getting my head down now, take...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2002, 18:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,029
Posted By Simon W

Yeh, looking at http://www.navbox.nl/ seems to...

Yeh, looking at http://www.navbox.nl/ seems to confirm only ProPlan supports the GPS interface and not QuickPlan.

Regards,

Simon
Forum: Questions
29th Jun 2002, 09:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By Simon W

2 Private jets and BAe 146 flying in formation...

I've seen twice in the last week two small private jets and a BAe 146 flying in close wingtip to wingtip formation over Watford and High Wycombe. Any idea what they're doing? Couldn't make out any...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2002, 14:15
Replies: 25
Views: 2,834
Posted By Simon W

Well done! I did my q/xc just last week. A great...

Well done! I did my q/xc just last week. A great feeling!

Regards,

Simon
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2002, 18:35
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By Simon W

Aerbabe> Haven't booked the GFT because I still...

Aerbabe> Haven't booked the GFT because I still have a few of the exams to get done and also some radio nav training to do. Hopefully soon though.

Simon
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2002, 17:54
Replies: 7
Views: 605
Posted By Simon W

Finally did my qualifying x-country...

... after 2 months of trying to get decent weather I did it yesterday. I gotta say, I was really really nervous (because getting lost on a earlier solo navex still had me a bit rattled) but once I...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2002, 11:13
Replies: 86
Views: 7,371
Posted By Simon W

Yeh, I'm going to try and make it out for the...

Yeh, I'm going to try and make it out for the 28th. Flown over Farnborough a few times for x/countries but never actually been there. I'll know for sure whether I can make it in a couple of weeks.
...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2002, 14:02
Replies: 30
Views: 8,110
Posted By Simon W

Yeh, looks like it was taking off from Duxford. ...

Yeh, looks like it was taking off from Duxford.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/england/newsid_2021000/2021961.stm
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
28th May 2002, 19:26
Replies: 596
Views: 187,387
Posted By Simon W

Ok, I got another silly question. Roughly how...

Ok, I got another silly question. Roughly how long would a broken up B747 take to fall 30,000 feet to the sea?
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2002, 13:50
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By Simon W

Congratulations Dkosky! Goes much better without...

Congratulations Dkosky! Goes much better without the instructor eh!?! Next proud moment will be solo landaway. A great feeling!

Regards,

Simon
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2002, 22:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By Simon W

I didn't do ANY (air law was not a requirement...

I didn't do ANY (air law was not a requirement before first solo at my club) exams until I got onto the cross-country exercises. I really regret this because now it's a bit of a rush to get all exams...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2002, 11:12
Replies: 2
Views: 405
Posted By Simon W

Congratulations! Now go have a beer to celebrate!...

Congratulations! Now go have a beer to celebrate!

Simon
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2002, 20:54
Replies: 12
Views: 871
Posted By Simon W

I think I'm going to cancel my nav exam and get...

I think I'm going to cancel my nav exam and get some proper tuition in. I just can't get to the stage where I'm perfectly happy using the whiz wheel. The penny just won't drop. I got the OAT's CRP-1...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2002, 20:12
Replies: 12
Views: 871
Posted By Simon W

Talking Evo7, Got my Nav exam on Monday. Any...

Evo7,

Got my Nav exam on Monday. Any pointers for me?

Thanks,

Simon
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2002, 15:26
Replies: 9
Views: 880
Posted By Simon W

Didn't do it today. Route: Wycombe >...

Didn't do it today.

Route: Wycombe > Goodwood (land). Goodwood > Bournemouth (land). Bournemouth > Wycombe (land)

Forecast showed broken cloud down at 1100 feet around the south coast and it...
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