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Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2008, 13:09
Replies: 107
Views: 27,518
Posted By theRolfe2

Actually I have some pretty strong opinions on...

Actually I have some pretty strong opinions on this but have chosen to let the facts speak for themselves.

theRolfe
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Oct 2008, 11:13
Replies: 107
Views: 27,518
Posted By theRolfe2

Schweizer Model 300...

Folks,

Clonshanny does appear to be an incredibly unlucky area.

According to the AAIU someone who lived in the same place as he does and also just happens to own a Hughes 500 arranged to rent...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2003, 05:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,461
Posted By theRolfe2

Question For all I know it is indeed a newspaper story....

For all I know it is indeed a newspaper story. Other than what was in the Irish Independent I have no info.....


theRolfe
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2003, 18:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,461
Posted By theRolfe2

My understanding is that the Irish OS makes the...

My understanding is that the Irish OS makes the chart and Aer Rianta (The irish Airports Authority!) 'approves it'.

My point is that the definitions they use are extraordinarily vague. You can't...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2003, 15:05
Replies: 9
Views: 1,461
Posted By theRolfe2

Angry Irish Aviation Authority: Make Your Own Charts

Irish Independent, Mon Aug 5th:

(posted in full for for the benefit of those
who haven't registered):

Low flying choppers urged to avoid 'sensitive areas'

HELICOPTER pilots have been urged...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2002, 15:48
Replies: 78
Views: 5,155
Posted By theRolfe2

My 2cts: I fly at Livermore, CA which has...

My 2cts:

I fly at Livermore, CA which has two parallel runways. If I'm on base and I don't get a clearance to land my choicees would be:

1. Straight on and do something else - not possible as I...
Forum: Rumours & News
15th Aug 2002, 20:27
Replies: 13
Views: 4,338
Posted By theRolfe2

But should you be talking about the various...

But should you be talking about the various Hijack codes and things and letting anyone with access to the internet and PPRUNE know these, you don't know who is reading this site.

The procedures...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2002, 20:48
Replies: 149
Views: 13,470
Posted By theRolfe2

Your post is ridduled with holes. I am off to bed...

Your post is ridduled with holes. I am off to bed now. I will reply in 24hrs.

WWW

I'll await your reply with baited breath!

Actually..no...I won't. :)

You and I are not going to agree on...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Apr 2002, 16:08
Replies: 149
Views: 13,470
Posted By theRolfe2

WWW said: theRolfe - thanks for your inputs...

WWW said:

theRolfe - thanks for your inputs here on your single issue stance
of defending US training of EU nationals.

WWW: You are undoubtably a smart guy. You are undoubtably good at what...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Mar 2002, 21:43
Replies: 149
Views: 13,470
Posted By theRolfe2

Post They do subsidise GA with, for example, huge...

They do subsidise GA with, for example, huge ex-mil airfields released to GA users at peppercorn rents. They also have lower taxation on all aspects of the business.. .. .The ex-mil airfields are...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Mar 2002, 21:32
Replies: 149
Views: 13,470
Posted By theRolfe2

Post the PPL is an indulgence that occurred many years...

the PPL is an indulgence that occurred many years ago when the number were low.. .. .What it comes down to is that you believe that PPL students exist so that career pilots such of yourself can build...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Mar 2002, 19:55
Replies: 149
Views: 13,470
Posted By theRolfe2

Talking Some possible explanations for WWW's temporary...

Some possible explanations for WWW's temporary withdrawal from this debate:. .. .1. He's gone to Florida to 'stamp out' foreign JAA training. He's driving around FBO's that do it and demanding that...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Mar 2002, 20:29
Replies: 149
Views: 13,470
Posted By theRolfe2

Talking I advocate protectionism of the UK GA Flight...

I advocate protectionism of the UK GA Flight Training market within the boundaries of JAA member states.. .. .JAA and the EU is supposedly a trading block. The USA uses tax incentives on fuel and...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2002, 20:57
Replies: 26
Views: 1,704
Posted By theRolfe2

Post Go to America cos its cheaper. . .. .Shame on...

Go to America cos its cheaper. . .. .Shame on you, you train over the water and then come back home expecting the best facilities when you've invested YOUR money in the USA. I bet the Yanks are...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Mar 2002, 00:47
Replies: 12
Views: 838
Posted By theRolfe2

Post I did the "physiological flight training course"...

I did the "physiological flight training course" at Edwards AFB several years ago in preperation for a skydive from 30,000ft. I would recomend it to anyone who is serious about flying. Until you have...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Mar 2002, 21:56
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By theRolfe2

Post Try southAer in cork. Apparently they've just...

Try southAer in cork. Apparently they've just started doing this stuff
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Feb 2002, 03:15
Replies: 81
Views: 8,842
Posted By theRolfe2

Post the simple fact that I do not earn a living as a...

the simple fact that I do not earn a living as a pilot does not mean I am not a professional pilot in at least one very important sense.

If your real life persona is as obnoxious as your online...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2002, 19:54
Replies: 22
Views: 1,720
Posted By theRolfe2

Post "Rolfe2 ...... I wonder if you can beat the...

"Rolfe2 ...... I wonder if you can beat the thousand plus flights I've made into Ireland? ..... I love the place, Shannon and all"

I'm a long way short of that! SNN is unquestionably important and...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2002, 03:50
Replies: 22
Views: 1,720
Posted By theRolfe2

Post I know all about the SNN stopover as I am a...

I know all about the SNN stopover as I am a frequent victim of it. I resent having to arrange my scheules around flights that don't stop at SNN.

If the UK government were to announce that 50% of...
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Feb 2002, 00:44
Replies: 22
Views: 1,720
Posted By theRolfe2

Post "who am I too argue with THEROLFE2 and BILLYFISH2...

"who am I too argue with THEROLFE2 and BILLYFISH2 (I wonder if they are related?) ...... but lets. .look forward to the future they portray ....."

FYI 'theRolfe2' exists because I put in an...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2002, 20:21
Replies: 22
Views: 1,720
Posted By theRolfe2

Post "as for Shannon being so unatractive at present...

"as for Shannon being so unatractive at present ....... who the. . heck are the current two and a half million pax's that presently use it? ."

Probably poor unfortunates who...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Feb 2002, 02:56
Replies: 96
Views: 12,973
Posted By theRolfe2

Post I didn't know they were giving out a free monthly...

I didn't know they were giving out a free monthly magazine - probably full of classfied ads for bridges and perpetual motion machines.

That changes everything. I'll send my cheque off tomorrow. ...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2002, 00:16
Replies: 3
Views: 684
Posted By theRolfe2

Post .....and in the best irish tradition there is now...

.....and in the best irish tradition there is now another bulletin board aimed at Irish GA at:

<a href="http://www.irishaviators.com" target="_blank">www.irishaviators.com</a>

theRolfe
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Feb 2002, 00:12
Replies: 96
Views: 12,973
Posted By theRolfe2

Post A Quote from their website for those who can't...

A Quote from their website for those who can't face the god-awful intro:

In order to start operating in business, the company needs an initial minimum capital to buy aircrafts and for complete...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2002, 20:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,636
Posted By theRolfe2

Post Pilotage is how you find your way home from the...

Pilotage is how you find your way home from the pub - by reference to *known* landmarks. You need to know the route to do it. There's nothing wrong with pilotage if you know the area like the back...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2002, 23:32
Replies: 35
Views: 2,254
Posted By theRolfe2

Post I stopped after 451 jumps. Started out on rounds...

I stopped after 451 jumps. Started out on rounds at the Kingston Polytechnic Parachute Club. Moved to Ireland and started jumping Squares at the Nass Falcons. Moved to the US and did the RW thing, a...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2002, 03:53
Replies: 72
Views: 4,888
Posted By theRolfe2

Post [quote] I think unicom wouldnt work here in the...

[quote] I think unicom wouldnt work here in the UK.

A) the country is too small - lots of cross transmissions and B) ever tuned into 118.000 on a busy Sunday afternoon? Completely clogged up with...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2002, 20:03
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By theRolfe2

Post for all known info on the Aero-Club of Ireland...

for all known info on the Aero-Club of Ireland see:

<a href="http://www.adventuredirectory.com" target="_blank">http://www.adventuredirectory.com</a>

I too tried to join, sent money, and never...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2002, 08:12
Replies: 70
Views: 5,121
Posted By theRolfe2

Post IMHO: Checkpoints every couple of miles...

IMHO:

Checkpoints every couple of miles doesn't make sense to me. As the previous guy pointed out you can't get lost that fast!

An example:

Assume I am marginly competant. I have to fly 20...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2002, 22:13
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By theRolfe2

Question Aero-Club of Ireland?

Has anyone heard of this establishment? It's run by a Mr. Paul Chamberlaine, of Greystones, Ireland.

I know that there used to be an Irish branch of AOPA but it seems to have suffered a terminal...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2002, 22:08
Replies: 70
Views: 5,121
Posted By theRolfe2

Post A couple of suggestions. These observations are...

A couple of suggestions. These observations are based on my own experience doing a PPL. Talk these through with an instructor before you take them seriously...

1. Don't pick landmarks that will be...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2002, 22:01
Replies: 41
Views: 2,596
Posted By theRolfe2

Post I did a PPL in the US. For my second cross...

I did a PPL in the US. For my second cross country we turned a Garmin GPS12 on, put it into a sealed brown envelope and hung it up on the hook used for stowing the seat belt. When I got back we...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Dec 2001, 23:55
Replies: 9
Views: 649
Posted By theRolfe2

Post Another site you might find useful is: ...

Another site you might find useful is:
http://www.firecatjet.com

theRolfe

[ 10 December 2001: Message edited by: theRolfe2 ]
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2001, 22:16
Replies: 71
Views: 5,805
Posted By theRolfe2

Post Some further info regarding my bizarre Delta...

Some further info regarding my bizarre Delta experience -

Because it was effectively the last flight out before Xmas and the crew would be spending Xmas Day in Dublin the normal bunch of seasoned...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Aug 2001, 00:43
Replies: 71
Views: 5,805
Posted By theRolfe2

Post Not all air rage is the fault of the passenger. I...

Not all air rage is the fault of the passenger. I have observed this with my own eyes. I was on Delta 128 (ATL-DUB) on the 22d December. I was travelling with my wife in Business class. As we were...
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