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Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2013, 12:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,207
Posted By derekl29

I drove over there a couple of weeks ago to see...

I drove over there a couple of weeks ago to see round the museum.

It is only open Sunday's from 10 until 4 and its a fiver to get in, well worth it as I was able to wander freely inside the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Oct 2013, 21:52
Replies: 9
Views: 3,273
Posted By derekl29

I was on that flight tonight, the BBC news...

I was on that flight tonight, the BBC news website gives a fairly accurate account of what happened.

I didn't notice anything was unusual until we were on finals and it was clear we were going...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2013, 13:01
Replies: 194
Views: 54,747
Posted By derekl29

I can agree with that, I routed from overhead...

I can agree with that, I routed from overhead Lydd, direct to Le Touquet about 1130Z yesterday, and back again at about 1515Z, the horizon was pretty non existant on the way back, instrument flying...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2013, 12:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,709
Posted By derekl29

I hired a PA28 in Toronto last year when I was on...

I hired a PA28 in Toronto last year when I was on holiday over there using my UK PPL.

The paperwork process is quite simple, but has to be done before you leave the UK:

- you'll need to apply...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Feb 2013, 13:13
Replies: 26
Views: 10,863
Posted By derekl29

Getting seats together has become more...

Getting seats together has become more problematic since BA started charging for seat selection.

I was booked on BA from LHR-YYZ last December with Mrs DL in WT, and was keeping an eye on the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Jan 2013, 00:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By derekl29

Are there any buses or public transport to the...

Are there any buses or public transport to the locations on E Sunset? I'm not sure to be honest, it's a fairly built up area in terms of local commerce, so maybe. there's always taxis I guess.

Are...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Jan 2013, 13:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By derekl29

I've been there a couple of times, the last time...

I've been there a couple of times, the last time being in May last year, there are a few good spots for photography / logging, you`ll need a car though:

1) On the south perimeter on E Sunset Rd...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2012, 15:31
Replies: 20
Views: 3,264
Posted By derekl29

brilliant, the trial lesson is just the start of...

brilliant, the trial lesson is just the start of it.

Every lesson you do will get more and more fun, general handling, turns, then things like stall awareness and practice forced landings are all...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2012, 21:39
Replies: 13
Views: 1,942
Posted By derekl29

Getting my first solo recorded on video was...

Getting my first solo recorded on video was something that was really important to me as well.

I just left the camera with my instructor and he did a cracking job of it as he watched from the...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2012, 12:23
Replies: 19
Views: 1,670
Posted By derekl29

FLTCO, good luck, just as a casual...

FLTCO, good luck,

just as a casual observer, it all seems a bit mad that someone can be PIC of a 777 with several hundred passengers but can't legally take another passenger in a SEP until that...
Forum: Canada
27th Apr 2012, 07:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,916
Posted By derekl29

Thanks for all the replies everyone: I've...

Thanks for all the replies everyone:

I've emailed Canadian Flight Academy and Durham flight centre, both at Oshawa and also WM Aero at Peterborough to confirm rates and see how easy it is to get...
Forum: Canada
16th Apr 2012, 11:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,916
Posted By derekl29

Thanks, these are all good suggestions. I...

Thanks, these are all good suggestions.
I think its Toronto Airways that are based at Oshawa (and also at Buttonville) - I've hired from them once before at Buttonville.
I did try both emailing...
Forum: Canada
14th Apr 2012, 11:08
Replies: 6
Views: 2,916
Posted By derekl29

Aircraft hire in the Toronto / Oshawa area

I originally posted in Private flying but had no response...

I'm a UK based PPL, about 90 hours in total. I'll be in Canada for a week in May, near Oshawa / Toronto and I'm keen to get a little...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2012, 08:23
Replies: 1,126
Views: 636,468
Posted By derekl29

Toronto / Oshawa

I'm a UK based PPL, about 90 hours in total. I'll be in Canada for a week in May, near Oshawa / Toronto and I'm keen to get a little bit of flying in.

In previous years I've hired aircraft and...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2012, 13:41
Replies: 55
Views: 9,594
Posted By derekl29

Backpacker sums it up very well.. For a new...

Backpacker sums it up very well..

For a new or say 10 hours+ PPL, there's so much more to learn and take in about flying Cross Channel.

I found the best way to do it was to get in a plane...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2012, 12:41
Replies: 627
Views: 80,635
Posted By derekl29

I guess the question on my mind was whether I had...

I guess the question on my mind was whether I had to race against time to get my IMC training and exam finished before April.

The AOPA site seems to suggest that I don't, and that an IMC rating...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2012, 14:35
Replies: 18
Views: 2,697
Posted By derekl29

Your instructor wouldnt let you do it if they...

Your instructor wouldnt let you do it if they didnt think you were ready for it, and that goes for the weather as well - I think mine was postponed 4 or 5 times until it was just right.

I was...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2011, 12:52
Replies: 50
Views: 6,319
Posted By derekl29

I was taught a couple of quick tips for the...

I was taught a couple of quick tips for the diversion leg;

Firstly, you dont have to start the diversion immediately. When I was asked to divert to X, I nominated to start the diversion route...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2011, 12:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,251
Posted By derekl29

I did the same research last year looking at...

I did the same research last year looking at hiring aircraft after I passed my ppl at Cranfield.

Turweston is great, they are a nice bunch of people and there's the opportunity of the odd fly...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2011, 12:56
Replies: 22
Views: 3,146
Posted By derekl29

I`m a year past my PPL now and had 25 hours...

I`m a year past my PPL now and had 25 hours flying after getting the licence, I found myself with an 8 week gap during the summer (due to holidays, bad weather etc).

There was no way after that 8...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Oct 2011, 12:49
Replies: 139
Views: 33,407
Posted By derekl29

Before I had a PPL (but with many years MS Flight...

Before I had a PPL (but with many years MS Flight Sim experience) I`d have said I could do it.

Now I've got the PPL and I'd probably say with the benefit of some experience that I`ve got no...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2011, 13:09
Replies: 20
Views: 2,821
Posted By derekl29

I recently flew from the UK over to Persan near...

I recently flew from the UK over to Persan near Paris, my first cross channel flight.

We filed the flightplan from the UK to Pontoise to clear customs. Once in radio contact with them we asked if...
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