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Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2015, 07:03
Replies: 112
Views: 123,737
Posted By AlexUM

Hi indyaachen, if you're based in Aachen,...

Hi indyaachen,

if you're based in Aachen, I'm sure you're aware that there's a very good school in EDKA (Aachen-Merzbrück), Westflug with well maintained aircraft.

They can offer you a wide...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2015, 07:47
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By AlexUM

Buenos dias Echo Charlie :) What about the...

Buenos dias Echo Charlie :)

What about the new Enroute IFR? AFAIK, this is basically the same as the UK IMC rating and should be EASA-Standard and valid in all EASA countries.

Where do you fly...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2015, 09:36
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By AlexUM

Hi Jan, thanks for the info! I didn't even...

Hi Jan,

thanks for the info! I didn't even know there was a field in Hostalric :ok: I'll give them a call! I'm based ~40km south of Barcelona, so Sabadell, being the big GA airport in the region,...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2015, 08:27
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By AlexUM

Charter in Spain LELL

Hello everybody,

I'm lucky enough to be in Barcelona quite often and would like to take the opportunity to fly there as well.

The Aeroclub in LELL confirmed on the phone that it's members only...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Nov 2013, 08:30
Replies: 52
Views: 26,876
Posted By AlexUM

Glider pilot here. Another aspect I would like to...

Glider pilot here. Another aspect I would like to add is lack of consistent engine running. Motor gliders tend to have very irregular engine running times, in my experience, making them more...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2013, 20:07
Replies: 14
Views: 1,089
Posted By AlexUM

Hi Rhino, I fly out of EDLE too and did...

Hi Rhino,

I fly out of EDLE too and did exactly what you have in mind. DUS is very friendly and will usually approve your request.

Be careful up there! :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2013, 14:28
Replies: 12
Views: 1,483
Posted By AlexUM

Rhino, it is a translation issue for sure....

Rhino,

it is a translation issue for sure. We had long discussions at our glider club.

Bezirksregierung says it's allowed that pax pay their share of the flight costs.

Take care,
Alex
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2013, 12:15
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By AlexUM

Hey Steve, Thanks for your detailed answer!...

Hey Steve,

Thanks for your detailed answer! That's pretty much all the info I need :ok:

It's quite similar to what I did in the US. However, I had to do some unusual attitude recovery also...
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2013, 06:08
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By AlexUM

Differences between a checkride in the US and Germany

Hi everybody,

So i got my PPL in the US (at KARB) 4 years ago and now that I'm back in Germany I want to fly again after a 3-year pause. The idea is to convert the FAA license to a EU-FCL ticket....
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2012, 15:36
Replies: 60
Views: 9,401
Posted By AlexUM

Glider pilots: How often do you train your rope breaks?

Hi all!

To the glider pilots among you: After obtaining your license, how often do you train your rope break procedures?

I had a lot of simulated rope breaks during my training, either the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2010, 13:43
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

Mark, Never thought you were :) Update on...

Mark, Never thought you were :)

Update on the engine: Student on solo X-C. Went up to 8500ft and leaned out. On the way home forgot about the red knob (checklist? :=) and flew a couple of...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2010, 19:20
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

But my mechanic says....

I just had to chuckle as I find myself in exact the same situation....

Pelican's Perch #46:<br>"But My Mechanic Says ..." (http://www.avweb.com/news/pelican/182135-1.html)

First thing our...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2010, 16:46
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

Hey Mark, I can only say what I witnessed...

Hey Mark,

I can only say what I witnessed :) Mag check was ok (RPM drop on each of the mags). And yes, it was quite shaky, but it definitley went up to 1700RPM. It turned out that one cylinder...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2010, 13:03
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

Morning! Yep, looked it up and it clearly...

Morning!

Yep, looked it up and it clearly states a minimum static RPM :ok: *Adding-to-takeoff-checklist-NOW*

Have a nice weekend everybody!

Alex
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2010, 23:53
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

Hey guys! Aerozepplin, thanks for those...

Hey guys!

Aerozepplin, thanks for those hints! Guess I'll spend the night reading then.

A&C: You're right, lecture of the flight manual is not optional. However, being only taught the basics...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2010, 18:58
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

Liam, That depends. If the aircraft is not...

Liam,

That depends. If the aircraft is not equipped with an EGT indicator, I'll go full rich and lean out again. If it has en EGT (or even a G1000 :cool:) I'll readjust for the right temperature....
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2010, 17:16
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

gijoe & Big Pistons Forever: Unfortunately you...

gijoe & Big Pistons Forever: Unfortunately you guys are right, static RPM check wasn't really taught. Until now, I relied on my guts-feeling on takeoff if something was not right. Although I force...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2010, 14:57
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

BackPacker, I went through the normal pre-takeoff...

BackPacker, I went through the normal pre-takeoff and only put it to 1700RPM. I didn't even try to fully open the throttle.

But then again, I only go full throttle on actual takeoff, and don't...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2010, 14:18
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

Hi everybody! Vizsla, I would never attempt...

Hi everybody!

Vizsla, I would never attempt a flight if something doesn't feel right :) My curiosity was more academic of the kind, would the engine deliver enough power for a somewhat normal...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2010, 11:29
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

Hey guys, First of all, thanks for your...

Hey guys,

First of all, thanks for your answers :ok:

From what I've heard after our mechanic made a first check, two cylinders have almost no compression. So it seems the valves also have...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2010, 03:32
Replies: 62
Views: 7,940
Posted By AlexUM

Rough engine on run-up

Hi everybody,

So I'm a rookie-PPL getting my hours for a license conversion blabla...anyway: I was going to fly the club's 152 today. During the run-up, the engine was running quite rough and...
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2010, 22:21
Replies: 28
Views: 11,522
Posted By AlexUM

Hi guys, Haven't been in a glider for a...

Hi guys,

Haven't been in a glider for a while but I agree with Snapper1.
Once the field is made, if you need 'em, use 'em!

I have the (maybe bad...) habit of sideslipping a lot. I think it's...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2010, 18:36
Replies: 20
Views: 2,526
Posted By AlexUM

Hey guys, I'm in the middle of the process...

Hey guys,

I'm in the middle of the process of transfering my FAA license (just PPL though..) to spanish JAA standards. It's not really straightforward.

Some requirements apply only to certain...
Forum: Spanish Forum
29th Apr 2010, 16:14
Replies: 16
Views: 16,605
Posted By AlexUM

AEST, Lo de volar un N-registered ya lo...

AEST,

Lo de volar un N-registered ya lo habia pensado :ok:, pero prefiero hacer todo el papeleo y "pasar por el tubo" una vez y asi tener un acceso mas facil a volar un avion en concreto, ya que...
Forum: Spanish Forum
28th Apr 2010, 14:55
Replies: 16
Views: 16,605
Posted By AlexUM

Buenas, Pues hay "novedades". La DGAC me ha...

Buenas,

Pues hay "novedades". La DGAC me ha contestado a un mail y me confirma lo que me habeis dicho. Copio y pego:

En relación con su solicitud de información sobre la conversión de la...
Forum: Spanish Forum
24th Apr 2010, 12:21
Replies: 16
Views: 16,605
Posted By AlexUM

Hola! Gracias por vuestras respuestas! Pues...

Hola!

Gracias por vuestras respuestas! Pues no os lo vais a creer....llame a la oficina de Sabadell de la DGAC y oye tu, super amables... LEVC, me han dicho lo mismo que me has contestado tu :ok:...
Forum: Spanish Forum
22nd Apr 2010, 15:56
Replies: 16
Views: 16,605
Posted By AlexUM

Iggy, En principio tienes razon :) La...

Iggy,

En principio tienes razon :) La conversion a la PPL alemana requiere, entre otras cosas, que estes viviendo en Alemania. Y como mi "base" sera Barcelona....

Hay una pagina muy buena...
Forum: Spanish Forum
22nd Apr 2010, 14:30
Replies: 16
Views: 16,605
Posted By AlexUM

Conversion FAA a JAA española. Martirio con la DGAC

Hola!

Aunque no tenga licencia CPL o similar, espero que me podais ayudar :)

De momento estoy en USA, donde he obtenido la PPL segun la FAA. Tambien tengo la Glider Pilot License alemana, con...
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