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Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
29th Jul 2014, 12:16
Replies: 66
Views: 11,262
Posted By HighFlyer75

At about 3 minutes 24 seconds in, I would say...

At about 3 minutes 24 seconds in, I would say this is exactly where VFR traffic would be (about 1000 ft and just where the sand meets the water). Well, maybe the plane will be a bit further out over...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
19th Nov 2013, 04:57
Replies: 70
Views: 14,694
Posted By HighFlyer75

Wow, after asking my original question I never...

Wow, after asking my original question I never would have thought that the answer would be "never mind, nothing is changing". Still, quite a few people on here don't seem too surprised so I guess I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Nov 2013, 04:57
Replies: 70
Views: 14,694
Posted By HighFlyer75

Completely agree Dick. In the UK they currently...

Completely agree Dick. In the UK they currently allow people with FAA or Australian licences to fly G-reg planes in UK airspace without any kind of conversion (although that might change soon I...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Nov 2013, 03:44
Replies: 70
Views: 14,694
Posted By HighFlyer75

I just spoke to CASA and got and got an...

I just spoke to CASA and got and got an interesting response to this. I was told that the information that is currently on the CASA site is incorrect and that from 4 December the replacement for the...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Nov 2013, 10:36
Replies: 70
Views: 14,694
Posted By HighFlyer75

I have sent the same question to CASA a few weeks...

I have sent the same question to CASA a few weeks ago but no answer so far. That's why I thought I would try here as I am sure I am not the only person with a Special pilots Licence and maybe someone...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
1st Nov 2013, 06:49
Replies: 70
Views: 14,694
Posted By HighFlyer75

Part 61 - Special Pilot Licence

Hi All,

Apologies if this has already been asked and answered but I have tried searching PPRuNe and Google and haven't managed to find an answer.

Does anybody know what impact Part 61 will have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
6th Oct 2013, 11:03
Replies: 3
Views: 4,338
Posted By HighFlyer75

Feedback on SkyDemon in Australia

Just curious if many people use (or even know about) SkyDemon in Australia for VFR flight planning and navigation. I used it extensively in the past in Europe and the USA (on both the PC and iPad)...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Aug 2012, 14:20
Replies: 29
Views: 14,986
Posted By HighFlyer75

Hi All, Thanks for all the responses so far....

Hi All,

Thanks for all the responses so far. I read the Private Flying thread quite regularly so I was vaguely aware of some of the considerations from the European point of view. The biggest...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Aug 2012, 13:17
Replies: 29
Views: 14,986
Posted By HighFlyer75

Owning and flying N reg in Australia

Does anybody have any information or experience on owning an N reg airplane in Australia? I will be moving back there at the end of this year after a few years away and would like to buy an airplane...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2012, 15:08
Replies: 32
Views: 6,036
Posted By HighFlyer75

Pilot.Lyons: You can always just go to pprune.org...

Pilot.Lyons: You can always just go to pprune.org on Safari on the iPhone instead and then you will see the links. Kind of defeats the purpose of having the forum app but at least it saves you the...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2012, 12:15
Replies: 10
Views: 16,988
Posted By HighFlyer75

The Sunstate Aviation shop at Kissimmee airport...

The Sunstate Aviation shop at Kissimmee airport is good for most basic supplies but the biggest one I have found is at Orlando Executive Airport and is run by Air Orlando. Its a decent size and has a...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2012, 14:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,798
Posted By HighFlyer75

Thanks BackPacker. That makes life a little...

Thanks BackPacker. That makes life a little easier at least. Good advice also on getting a copy of the instructors/examiners details. I will make sure to do that.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2012, 13:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,798
Posted By HighFlyer75

Another quick question on this topic. My SEP...

Another quick question on this topic. My SEP rating is due for renewal in October. I am fine with regards to experience because I have done my FAA Commercial licence this year and have plenty of PIC...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2012, 00:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,967
Posted By HighFlyer75

I can't argue with Cusco conclusively (that is, I...

I can't argue with Cusco conclusively (that is, I can't provide specific references to FAA regulations on the subject).

All I can say is that when I did my IR last year (at the time I was on a...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2012, 23:00
Replies: 11
Views: 1,967
Posted By HighFlyer75

As you don't have a stand-alone FAA PPL, the...

As you don't have a stand-alone FAA PPL, the short answer to your question is yes. In order to add an IR to your 61.75 piggyback FAA licence, you need to meet all the aeronautical requirements for...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2012, 20:54
Replies: 5
Views: 3,578
Posted By HighFlyer75

I have been a bit busy lately so apologies for...

I have been a bit busy lately so apologies for not saying this sooner. Thanks very much for your helpful replies (David, a big thanks for the region specific information). All in all I have a good...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2012, 20:01
Replies: 5
Views: 3,578
Posted By HighFlyer75

European International VFR Flight Considerations

Hi All,

I am looking for some advice on flying VFR between different countries in Europe (specifically Sweden and Estonia). I hold a JAA PPL but as I am primarily based in the USA and the Bahamas...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2011, 16:57
Replies: 13
Views: 1,770
Posted By HighFlyer75

Perhaps tiered membership like they do in the...

Perhaps tiered membership like they do in the link below. Each tier includes different minimums, an allocation of blocked time and varying rollover amounts for unused time. This is somewhat similar...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2011, 23:21
Replies: 19
Views: 3,872
Posted By HighFlyer75

I was taught to do taxi checks as follows (making...

I was taught to do taxi checks as follows (making very slight turns while taxiing);

Airspeed Indicator- Indicating correctly (usually zero during slow taxi)
Attitude Indicator - Erect, stable and...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2011, 21:53
Replies: 22
Views: 2,401
Posted By HighFlyer75

This is the guide that KeyPilot is referring to; ...

This is the guide that KeyPilot is referring to;

Bahamas and Caribbean Pilots Guide (http://www.pilotpub.com/)

It contains details on all the airports in the Bahamas and is pretty much...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2011, 10:33
Replies: 37
Views: 10,020
Posted By HighFlyer75

I'm with all those people who say to write it...

I'm with all those people who say to write it down. I struggle to retain Air Law type information when only reading it from a book or watching a video.

My personal way of studying is a bit crazy...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2011, 17:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,952
Posted By HighFlyer75

Forgetting the fact that a piggyback licence is...

Forgetting the fact that a piggyback licence is not the best way to go for someone who owns and regularly flies an N reg plane in Europe (the reasons for which have been done to death on other...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2011, 14:45
Replies: 15
Views: 1,542
Posted By HighFlyer75

I have sent numerous emails to this address in...

I have sent numerous emails to this address in the last year and have never received a response. I don't think that any of them have been acted on either - although it is hard to tell because I give...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2011, 15:00
Replies: 21
Views: 2,087
Posted By HighFlyer75

Congrats. The first of many "great feeling"...

Congrats. The first of many "great feeling" milestones in your flying training.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2011, 20:33
Replies: 75
Views: 7,672
Posted By HighFlyer75

I have to admit to being a bit baffled by this...

I have to admit to being a bit baffled by this thread. At a stretch I can maybe understand why people with no flight experience might come on here and post things they have found on google so that...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2011, 07:38
Replies: 21
Views: 6,434
Posted By HighFlyer75

If sorting out an FAA IR turns out to be too much...

If sorting out an FAA IR turns out to be too much hassle and you really want to tour the Bahamas then you could always fly to Nassau commercially (flights are pretty cheap from Miami and Orlando) and...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2011, 11:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,818
Posted By HighFlyer75

I did my PPL with EFT last October but I sat all...

I did my PPL with EFT last October but I sat all of my written exams plus the RT practical before going. I would definitely recommend that you try to do this if possible. If not all exams then at...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2011, 21:55
Replies: 38
Views: 6,469
Posted By HighFlyer75

Meteorology for me as well. A bit too...

Meteorology for me as well. A bit too interpretive for my liking. It always seemed to me like there were a number of possible answers to some of the questions related to interpreting weather...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2011, 04:48
Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Posted By HighFlyer75

Well, I did my grand canyon flight over the...

Well, I did my grand canyon flight over the weekend and it was excellent. Definitely would recommend Monarch Sky to anyone looking to do something similar. We flew a brand new DA40 with G1000 and the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2011, 17:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Posted By HighFlyer75

I managed to get a booking with Monarch at noon...

I managed to get a booking with Monarch at noon on Friday. Going to be two firsts for me - flying over the grand canyon and flying a DA40. Really looking forward to the flight. Thanks again for the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2011, 14:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Posted By HighFlyer75

Thanks all for the suggestions. I will check out...

Thanks all for the suggestions. I will check out the suggested sites and get in contact with them to see if they have any availability.

@stevelup: Absolutely awesome pictures. Makes me want to do...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2011, 03:55
Replies: 2
Views: 11,470
Posted By HighFlyer75

Just in case anybody else is interested, I have...

Just in case anybody else is interested, I have been renting from these guys now for about a month in the Bahamas. They have two older model C172s but they are in good condition. Availability and...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2011, 03:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Posted By HighFlyer75

Grand Canyon from Vegas

Hi All,

Can anybody recommend a good company where I can rent a C172/PA-28 with an instructor to do a scenic flight from Las Vegas to the grand Canyon? I know this has been asked before but most...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2011, 14:03
Replies: 17
Views: 11,914
Posted By HighFlyer75

Don't forget of course that the full version of...

Don't forget of course that the full version of SkyDemon also gives you charts for most of Europe and the USA (and South Africa is under development). If you only ever fly in the UK then I guess this...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2011, 21:46
Replies: 21
Views: 2,731
Posted By HighFlyer75

As mentioned already, there is no need for any...

As mentioned already, there is no need for any formal ground school for the FAA PPL. The question bank for the theory exam is freely available and there are plenty of sites where you can practice the...
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