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Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2019, 08:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,053
Posted By VMC-on-top

its working now. make sure you have the...

its working now.

make sure you have the right link - and you will need to register to post a comment. thank you.
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Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2019, 20:16
Replies: 2
Views: 1,053
Posted By VMC-on-top

Request for support - ESHOTT airfield

An appeal for your support please!

Eshott airfield, north of Newcastle are applying for a permanent reinstatement of the operating hours from 07.00 - 23.00 after the trial period has now ended....
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2015, 21:28
Replies: 1,126
Views: 638,664
Posted By VMC-on-top

solar eclipse 20 march

If anyone is planning to go to the Faroe Islands for the solar eclipse on 20th march, please let me know. Happy to cost share, ppl, 250 hrs, night, IRR.

Thanks.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2013, 11:31
Replies: 61
Views: 8,513
Posted By VMC-on-top

Does this apply for an IMCR renewal (mine expires...

Does this apply for an IMCR renewal (mine expires Sep 2013) which isn't a "change" and my JAR PPL in Sep 2014?

There are a few guys in our group with lifetime CAA PPL's who seem completely...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2012, 13:39
Replies: 429
Views: 54,157
Posted By VMC-on-top

The field does look big but its always very...

The field does look big but its always very difficult to tell from a photo. The first photo shows trees circa 200m away, the second shows something just off the left of the photo within say, 50 -...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2012, 13:12
Replies: 429
Views: 54,157
Posted By VMC-on-top

You seem to be missing my point - perhaps...

You seem to be missing my point - perhaps purposefully!? We aren't talking about landing on a bowling green that you gently ease the brakes on. :ugh::ugh: You don't know what the surface is like (and...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2012, 12:43
Replies: 429
Views: 54,157
Posted By VMC-on-top

What is meaningless is that you choose to ignore...

What is meaningless is that you choose to ignore the energy with which you meet the ground. 17 knots V 60 knots. When you meet the ground in your forced landing at 60 knots, you still have to stop....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2012, 12:27
Replies: 429
Views: 54,157
Posted By VMC-on-top

You obviously haven't watched the video. At...

You obviously haven't watched the video. At approx 28.30 ...

"The impact velocity under chute is 17 knots.
The impact velocity at 60 knots is 12 times more energy.
At 100 knots, it is 34 times...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2012, 12:05
Replies: 429
Views: 54,157
Posted By VMC-on-top

So, if we are talking probability, then the...

So, if we are talking probability, then the probability of walking away from a chute pull within limits, with a repairable aircraft it is PROB 99. Walking away from an off airport landing with the...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2012, 11:26
Replies: 429
Views: 54,157
Posted By VMC-on-top

The Cirrus statistics are quite clear. Those who...

The Cirrus statistics are quite clear. Those who pull the chute within limits walk away. Those who attempt a forced landing, aren't usually so lucky. What this boils down to is was he confident in...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2012, 11:02
Replies: 429
Views: 54,157
Posted By VMC-on-top

...and it would have been an even bigger problem...

...and it would have been an even bigger problem if the guy had attempted a forced landing, flipped it over, the aircraft was written off and his passenger was killed. Instead, he pulled the chute,...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2012, 10:11
Replies: 429
Views: 54,157
Posted By VMC-on-top

Touche! Where do we start with yet another...

Touche!

Where do we start with yet another "anti-Cirrus-and-their-dumb-pilots".

The chute is a safety device. There was a thread running not so long ago with a link to a COPA presentation...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2012, 21:15
Replies: 235
Views: 29,712
Posted By VMC-on-top

007 - before you head off, just watched that COPA...

007 - before you head off, just watched that COPA lecture. It makes some pretty compelling and persuasive arguments for the chute - and for the avoidance of doubt - I'm an a great advocate of it.
...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2012, 13:46
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By VMC-on-top

Taildragger experience

Is there anywhere in the (reasonably) North of England I can get some taildragger experience? Not too bothered on what, just want to clock up a few hours - 5+ ideally? I haven't done any before so...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2012, 09:22
Replies: 0
Views: 645
Posted By VMC-on-top

Erik Lindbergh transatlantic flight

About 10 years ago, Erik Lindbergh retraced his grandfathers steps and crossed the Atlantic in a Columbia 300. I'm trying to find the tv documentary online or or DVD.

Can anyone help?
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2012, 20:52
Replies: 174
Views: 16,419
Posted By VMC-on-top

It simply bemuses me why there is an anti-cirrus...

It simply bemuses me why there is an anti-cirrus sector on pprune and within GA generally. Perhaps it is simply down to envy? i have no idea but I cannot see, having followed numerous "anti-cirrus"...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Jul 2012, 09:10
Replies: 3
Views: 2,996
Posted By VMC-on-top

Thanks - I was after the flying display sequence...

Thanks - I was after the flying display sequence really.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Jul 2012, 08:55
Replies: 3
Views: 2,996
Posted By VMC-on-top

Sunderland Air Show 2012

Does anyone know where I could find a flying programme for the the Sunderland Air Show this weekend? The flying display normally starts around 12.10 - 1.00pm but it would be useful to know what was...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2012, 14:25
Replies: 117
Views: 70,819
Posted By VMC-on-top

I use one of these - keeps perfect time (RDS),...

I use one of these - keeps perfect time (RDS), water proof, time and date and looks half decent.

Casio WVA-430TDE-1A2VER Men's Wave Ceptor Radio Controlled Watch...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2012, 12:08
Replies: 51
Views: 29,172
Posted By VMC-on-top

It was interesting, from an entertainment point...

It was interesting, from an entertainment point of view, others have said.

However, the guy flying between the two storm cells made my toes curl! I wouldn't fly between two cells like that -...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2012, 11:58
Replies: 50
Views: 7,272
Posted By VMC-on-top

Will they give you a description of it to start...

Will they give you a description of it to start with? I remember going to Liverpool once and being asked to route via Seaforth - not having a clue what I was looking for, I used the GPS to get me...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2012, 13:09
Replies: 185
Views: 24,161
Posted By VMC-on-top

Yes, I'm aware of that. The point I was getting...

Yes, I'm aware of that. The point I was getting at was that there really is no advantage to declaring IFR OCAS, unless it is with at least a TS, which can be VFR anyway.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2012, 10:29
Replies: 185
Views: 24,161
Posted By VMC-on-top

This is very concerning - so you opt for IFR lets...

This is very concerning - so you opt for IFR lets say, primarily for traffic separation and the controllers don't treat you any differently to VFR? Perhaps FBW could comment? Do you mean IFR, as in...
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2012, 14:22
Replies: 39
Views: 5,368
Posted By VMC-on-top

CAA eases night flying restrictions

CAA eases night flying restrictions | CAA Newsroom | About the CAA (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=14&pagetype=65&appid=7&newstype=n&mode=detail&nid=2125)

Only just glanced through...
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2012, 09:29
Replies: 34
Views: 4,292
Posted By VMC-on-top

Everyone unfortunately! VFR zone entry and...

Everyone unfortunately! VFR zone entry and departures are always "enter (or depart) the zone via the bridges, not above 2500ft."
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2012, 09:50
Replies: 34
Views: 4,292
Posted By VMC-on-top

Reference for airspace closure over Newcastle ......

Reference for airspace closure over Newcastle ...

Olympic no-fly zone 'will bankrupt firms' - Home News - UK - The Independent...
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2012, 21:29
Replies: 34
Views: 4,292
Posted By VMC-on-top

A good friend of mine mentioned that he'd seen on...

A good friend of mine mentioned that he'd seen on the local news that there were going to be introductions of GA being "banned" over Newcastle whilst the Olympics were on. I can't find anything on...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2012, 19:52
Replies: 350
Views: 35,523
Posted By VMC-on-top

Question for Peter, Bose, Pace, 421, MJ - and...

Question for Peter, Bose, Pace, 421, MJ - and anyone else!

If you were flying privately only in Europe, had an IMCR and you were considering doing an IR, in light of what is going on, would you...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2012, 11:22
Replies: 49
Views: 8,154
Posted By VMC-on-top

Thats quite an anticlimax! Difficult to see...

Thats quite an anticlimax!

Difficult to see who's going to buy this? Those flying SR22's are unlikely to unless the price is a (relatively) small step up from a top of the range SR22, which it...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2012, 12:12
Replies: 350
Views: 35,523
Posted By VMC-on-top

This is all quite confusing in light of the...

This is all quite confusing in light of the recent AOPA announcement that the French had been asked (by EASA) to take a fresh look at GA regulation, from the ground up.
...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2012, 12:26
Replies: 49
Views: 8,154
Posted By VMC-on-top

Something "big" at Cirrus

Big announcement due from Cirrus on 18th .... any clues anyone? pressurised? Turbine? Diesel?

Cirrus Aircraft (http://cirrusaircraft.com/)
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2012, 13:15
Replies: 0
Views: 758
Posted By VMC-on-top

Cirrus SR22 group forming - Newcastle (EGNT)

Cirrus SR22 group forming at Newcastle (EGNT).

We are planning to buy a G2 GTS (or Turbo, depending on funds) which no doubt, needs little introduction. PFD, MFD, autopilot, twin G430’s, TCAS,...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2012, 10:30
Replies: 220
Views: 30,919
Posted By VMC-on-top

No idea but its the weekend of 30th June.

No idea but its the weekend of 30th June.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2012, 21:28
Replies: 220
Views: 30,919
Posted By VMC-on-top

Thanks for me too, Genghis! Its the second or...

Thanks for me too, Genghis! Its the second or third time I've been to Sherburn and enjoy going there. Good food and a nice busy airfield!

Perhaps for our next fly-in, we combine with something...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2012, 09:41
Replies: 31
Views: 9,221
Posted By VMC-on-top

How much is tax on A1?

How much is tax on A1?
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