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Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2011, 18:06
Replies: 21
Views: 4,293
Posted By codemonkey

and what does it mean if they do this? ...

and what does it mean if they do this?

http://www.crazyaviation.com/images/Top_Gun_in_Hollywood.jpg
Forum: Spanish Forum
11th Feb 2011, 17:23
Replies: 1
Views: 876
Posted By codemonkey

training is not what i am looking for, i am a PPL...

training is not what i am looking for, i am a PPL who has flown in Spain before, but not around madrid. i want to find a school, either at cuatro vientos or another airfield within driving distance...
Forum: Spanish Forum
10th Feb 2011, 22:46
Replies: 1
Views: 876
Posted By codemonkey

Madrid

[Thread reposted from the Private Flying Forum]

I would apreciate some help from anyone with GA experience in the Madrid area.
I want to do some flying over there, possibly out of Cuatro...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Feb 2011, 18:48
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By codemonkey

thanks. have you used them recently? i googled...

thanks. have you used them recently? i googled them but couldnt find a live website, they were the subject of a pprune thread in 2008 in which a lot of the students were claiming they had certain...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Feb 2011, 08:57
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By codemonkey

Madrid

I would apreciate some help from anyone with GA experience in the Madrid area.
I want to do some flying over there, possibly out of Cuatro Vientos, but the main criteria is reliable outfit that will...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2011, 18:06
Replies: 30
Views: 15,531
Posted By codemonkey

i confess, i was, in a previous life, an...

i confess, i was, in a previous life, an insurance underwriter with all the exams to boot (imagine the ATPL but with 10 insurance subjects and try not to yawn!)

most motor insurers will run a...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2011, 14:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,001
Posted By codemonkey

i flew into Granada recently, had one of those...

i flew into Granada recently, had one of those "follow me" cars leading to the GA parking and then marshalling to a stop, the bill: 12 euros / gbp 10. i do remember thinking that would be great...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2010, 19:59
Replies: 32
Views: 15,860
Posted By codemonkey

a couple of the above posts seem to contradict on...

a couple of the above posts seem to contradict on the subject of entry to class D airspace. on one hand the letter of the regulations seems to require a flight plan for VFR flights "within class B, C...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Oct 2010, 07:31
Replies: 43
Views: 7,458
Posted By codemonkey

I have a place on my Iphone dedicated to aviation...

I have a place on my Iphone dedicated to aviation links and apps

Apps:
Aero Weather
myE6B
Notams
FlightComUK
Air Nav
Memory Map + CAA Charts
Wind-Aid
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2010, 19:49
Replies: 26
Views: 3,223
Posted By codemonkey

fwiw i think it´s a good call to take a year out...

fwiw i think it´s a good call to take a year out from uni, a lot of the worth of a degree is in the employment opportunities that come up for new graduates, so the timing of completion is more...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2010, 12:03
Replies: 15
Views: 10,632
Posted By codemonkey

How could this happen? The aircraft didn’t seem...

How could this happen? The aircraft didn’t seem to be doing anything that might overstress the airframe immediately before the wing fell off…and then in an interview the pilot diagnoses the issue as...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2010, 19:18
Replies: 128
Views: 20,264
Posted By codemonkey

i imagine the red arrows find it easy to get...

i imagine the red arrows find it easy to get upset when somebody busts their temporary airspace. but just to play devils advocate let's not forget that these guys are flying on taxpayers money. one...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2010, 11:07
Replies: 15
Views: 1,810
Posted By codemonkey

a lot of schools quote ~ £6k for the minimum 45...

a lot of schools quote ~ £6k for the minimum 45 hours but, realistically, I'd say £10k.

assuming someone who can only fly on weekends then once you factor in lessons cancelled or compromised due...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2010, 19:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,450
Posted By codemonkey

perhaps people should give stapleford a break,...

perhaps people should give stapleford a break, the prices are clearly stated on the web site (flyingpresents.co.uk), 159 for an hours trial lesson, 9.99 if you want a first flight certificate in a...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2010, 21:34
Replies: 36
Views: 5,833
Posted By codemonkey

out of curiosity...assuming a pilot has taken the...

out of curiosity...assuming a pilot has taken the decision not to bother talking to anyone....what happens if he/she infringes controlled airspace? aside from the controller potentially having to...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2010, 21:01
Replies: 5
Views: 930
Posted By codemonkey

assuming you´ve identified an airfield where you...

assuming you´ve identified an airfield where you want to start the PPL training just give them a call and ask if you can spend some time with one of the instructors to clear up some initial...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2010, 19:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,988
Posted By codemonkey

flew r/c model planes as a teenager, had no idea...

flew r/c model planes as a teenager, had no idea back then it was a sign of things to come as i now find myself chasing a PPL. to be honest though, i much prefer being up there in person.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2010, 13:04
Replies: 21
Views: 7,768
Posted By codemonkey

i was there in feb, it's a great setup, relaxed...

i was there in feb, it's a great setup, relaxed yet professional, highly recommened. only potential downside is the beautiful countryside and all the places to visit in that area, it could distract...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2010, 15:02
Replies: 31
Views: 3,763
Posted By codemonkey

i´m 40 hours into my PPL so most of the circuit...

i´m 40 hours into my PPL so most of the circuit work is over with. total landings: 110. all free of charge at stapleford.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2010, 11:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,145
Posted By codemonkey

it's not just about price and weather, presumably...

it's not just about price and weather, presumably there will be a local airport from which you're going to be doing most of your flying and there is a lot to be said for getting to know that field,...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2010, 11:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,913
Posted By codemonkey

i wouldnt consider it as a serious proposition to...

i wouldnt consider it as a serious proposition to replace a dedicated GPS unit but for the sake of £20 for the app and £20 for the chart (which you can also view and print from in a very powerful...
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