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Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2016, 08:08
Replies: 10
Views: 3,840
Posted By swopiv

I would also recommend 'Air Law for Microlight...

I would also recommend 'Air Law for Microlight Pilots' by Geoff Weighell, as some aspects of air law have changed since the last Cosgrove was published.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2016, 06:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,447
Posted By swopiv

Stein Pilot Insurance (www.flyingcover.co.uk)...

Stein Pilot Insurance (www.flyingcover.co.uk) arranged a very good deal for me some years ago. Highly recommended.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2016, 07:55
Replies: 24
Views: 10,602
Posted By swopiv

Good stuff. Carol demonstrating the proper way to...

Good stuff. Carol demonstrating the proper way to inspire the next generation of pilots and engineers. I hope many girls will see her example and think 'I can do that'. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2016, 15:39
Replies: 39
Views: 12,848
Posted By swopiv

Maybe not Karl Orff he was playing, but LOUD...

Maybe not Karl Orff he was playing, but LOUD music worked well for this guy:
http://www.themoviescene.co.uk/reviews/_img/1411-3.jpg
Maybe you should also add some paint cannons to your motion...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2016, 05:40
Replies: 39
Views: 12,848
Posted By swopiv

These days, G-INFO being open to all only serves...

These days, G-INFO being open to all only serves as a thieves shopping list. It is high time it was restricted, or at least allowed users the option to redact their listing.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2016, 20:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,105
Posted By swopiv

I like it. Clean interface with all relevant...

I like it. Clean interface with all relevant info to hand. I'm sure it will prove useful.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2016, 18:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,259
Posted By swopiv

That is good news! I intend to do a bit of...

That is good news! I intend to do a bit of island hopping this summer, so I will certainly be with you at some point. Let's hope for some nice settled wx!!
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2015, 10:55
Replies: 14
Views: 4,055
Posted By swopiv

I have copied your post to the BMAA forum. The...

I have copied your post to the BMAA forum. The more responses we can get to this the better.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2015, 18:37
Replies: 15
Views: 9,652
Posted By swopiv

Oh! That is interesting! I always buy the up to...

Oh! That is interesting! I always buy the up to date paper charts. How does one scan them into qct format? Is there a preferred program for this?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Nov 2015, 18:32
Replies: 20
Views: 14,442
Posted By swopiv

I have never filed one, but two close calls...

I have never filed one, but two close calls spring to mind:

The first was during training, on my second solo cross country. I was descending on final approach at around 500' (private grass strip)...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Oct 2015, 18:56
Replies: 15
Views: 9,652
Posted By swopiv

Skydemon is by far the best. XCSoar is good...

Skydemon is by far the best.
XCSoar is good too, but overly complicated for the average user.
MMTracker is good, but those bar stewards at Memory Map changed format to qc3, which will only work...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2015, 14:23
Replies: 66
Views: 11,843
Posted By swopiv

The chaps who are radio shy tend to avoid CAS...

The chaps who are radio shy tend to avoid CAS altogether. In my experience, microlighters who do talk on the radio seem to be generally more concise than some other GA types. The number of times...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2015, 11:35
Replies: 22
Views: 5,216
Posted By swopiv

Oh! Do SEPs not have electric fuel pumps then?...

Oh! Do SEPs not have electric fuel pumps then? :ooh:
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2014, 21:19
Replies: 25
Views: 9,049
Posted By swopiv

I'm really sorry to hear that Colin. I hope your...

I'm really sorry to hear that Colin. I hope your guys are OK, and the injuries aren't too bad.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2014, 16:17
Replies: 25
Views: 9,049
Posted By swopiv

Crash on Bute today 9th August 2014

I've just read about this on the BBC Two people injured in Isle of Bute light aircraft crash (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-28723034).

Bute is one of my favourite places to...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2014, 09:58
Replies: 24
Views: 7,648
Posted By swopiv

Not a Blade: it was a Mainair Flash II Alpha,...

Not a Blade: it was a Mainair Flash II Alpha, judging by the smaller spats and the Aerotrak suspension strut visible in the photos.
My condolences to the pilot and his family. It sounds like a...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2012, 14:38
Replies: 106
Views: 29,405
Posted By swopiv

This is a very sad incident indeed. My thoughts...

This is a very sad incident indeed. My thoughts go out to the families and friends of those involved. I don't know why this thread has turned towards a discussion on radio frequency use, but there...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2011, 10:23
Replies: 36
Views: 4,927
Posted By swopiv

I have one of those Flylight zip-up map boards...

I have one of those Flylight zip-up map boards (open cockpit y'see). In it I keep (visible): Chart covering the intended route (with a big WIND arrow drawn on), destination field plate and plog. ...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2011, 22:30
Replies: 16
Views: 2,847
Posted By swopiv

Thanks for the concern Jack, but I'm OK! :ok: I...

Thanks for the concern Jack, but I'm OK! :ok:
I really hope this turns out to be a false alarm.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2011, 12:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,910
Posted By swopiv

Thanks guys. I'll ask around at the club about...

Thanks guys. I'll ask around at the club about the microlight strips, unless you have any details of them MJ?

Smithy: I also went up there, but probably about 1999/2000. Didn't get to fly...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2011, 08:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,910
Posted By swopiv

Arbroath: RM Condor, Kinnell or East Haven?

Hi all,
I'm sure you can surmise my question from the subject line, but I will ask anyway. I have a friend in Arbroath I would like to visit. Has anyone on the forum landed at RM Condor, or know...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2011, 07:23
Replies: 20
Views: 4,850
Posted By swopiv

Next Friday-Saturday looks ok actually.

Next Friday-Saturday looks ok actually.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2011, 07:56
Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Posted By swopiv

The snorkel would come in useful in the event of...

The snorkel would come in useful in the event of ditching I suppose. Best get all the gear: go for flippers too.:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2011, 12:38
Replies: 12
Views: 5,355
Posted By swopiv

Not necessarily. I have training bars fitted to...

Not necessarily. I have training bars fitted to my machine, but I am no instructor. I just like letting my passengers have a 'go'. In fact, aren't most of the new P+M machines fitted with training...
Forum: ATC Issues
26th Aug 2010, 10:03
Replies: 1,636
Views: 2,455,285
Posted By swopiv

I fly a flexwing microlight, and back in February...

I fly a flexwing microlight, and back in February I flew into Dundee. Its fair to say that after over an hour and a half exposed to the airflow at -10C I was chilled to the bone! Perhaps the cold...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2010, 21:08
Replies: 31
Views: 3,769
Posted By swopiv

To answer the original question: one for every...

To answer the original question: one for every take off. At least. And i did not get charged for them! I pay an annual fee for club membership and this gives me unlimited landings.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2010, 01:03
Replies: 39
Views: 4,794
Posted By swopiv

Yeah, Saturday was a good day. :cool: ...

Yeah, Saturday was a good day. :cool:

http://i49.tinypic.com/e5ogb9.jpg
Looking West towards Edinburgh

http://i50.tinypic.com/ei1ph4.jpg
East Lothian

http://i47.tinypic.com/vrtwcj.jpg
My...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2010, 19:58
Replies: 33
Views: 13,594
Posted By swopiv

Genghis! I must protest! You are giving folks a...

Genghis! I must protest! You are giving folks a very negative view of the F2a. One thinking about that level of flex should not be discouraged. Certainly if mucked around with (without the skills...
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