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Search: Posts Made By: FleetFlyer
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Forum: Tech Log
18th Jan 2023, 15:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,137
Posted By FleetFlyer

Thanks very much for the information, it's...

Thanks very much for the information, it's greatly appreciated. Would you be able to comment on what the most common portable EFB Application and aircraft combo is likely to be please?
Forum: Tech Log
12th Jan 2023, 15:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,137
Posted By FleetFlyer

EFB use research

Hi Ppruners, I'm doing some work with EFBs at the moment, mostly the type II variety. I'm trying to find out what the most common deployment in terms of EFB software and aircraft model is. Obviously...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2016, 15:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,873
Posted By FleetFlyer

I've sold two aircraft shares on afors. They key...

I've sold two aircraft shares on afors. They key is to put all the pertinent information in there. Don't leave anything out in the assumption that if a buyer is serious they will ask the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2015, 20:50
Replies: 22
Views: 6,599
Posted By FleetFlyer

I certainly know more people who were killed in...

I certainly know more people who were killed in road accidents than flying, and that's pretty much what one would expect isn't it?
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2015, 16:53
Replies: 22
Views: 6,599
Posted By FleetFlyer

In the UK I think its actually the cost of fuel...

In the UK I think its actually the cost of fuel that has slowed people down on the motorway.

I've always been relatively well behaved around town in 30 limits because I don't want a dozy...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2015, 18:08
Replies: 103
Views: 15,617
Posted By FleetFlyer

Maybe the difference in approach stems from my...

Maybe the difference in approach stems from my background in gliding and microlighting where for different reasons I was always taught that power was a privilege rather than a right.

I also have...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2015, 17:18
Replies: 103
Views: 15,617
Posted By FleetFlyer

Hear hear. There's no reason for the risk...

Hear hear.

There's no reason for the risk exposure. To put it another way: Once my engine is shown to be as reliable as gravity, I'll start flying three degree approaches for no special reason...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2015, 10:35
Replies: 103
Views: 15,617
Posted By FleetFlyer

Gertrude, you're not alone. I do just that when...

Gertrude, you're not alone. I do just that when trying to achieve a short roll out or when practicing for spot landing comps.

In my opinion there is nothing wrong with doing it if you know why you...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2015, 14:42
Replies: 103
Views: 15,617
Posted By FleetFlyer

Actually, I'm pretty certain the test pilots do...

Actually, I'm pretty certain the test pilots do use techniques to compensate for the crosswind when getting the 'max demonstrated' crosswind figure. There's little point in demonstrating the maximum...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2015, 10:49
Replies: 103
Views: 15,617
Posted By FleetFlyer

And another thing -if you find the crosswind to...

And another thing -if you find the crosswind to be outside the capability of the rudder to hold the aeroplane straight whilst you're holding the nosewheel off, then put the nosewheel on the ground....
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2015, 10:18
Replies: 103
Views: 15,617
Posted By FleetFlyer

Having spent many a happy hour in a Jabiru, I can...

Having spent many a happy hour in a Jabiru, I can confirm that it can be a little challenging in crosswinds. The reason for this is that it has too little rudder area, though this was addressed on...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2015, 07:48
Replies: 23
Views: 4,591
Posted By FleetFlyer

I reckon its the right decision as well. I went...

I reckon its the right decision as well. I went via that route and I'm certain that the greater variety of aircraft I've flown along the way has made me a better pilot. I also feel that during...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2015, 11:39
Replies: 27
Views: 4,106
Posted By FleetFlyer

I don't think I could afford to fly if I took up...

I don't think I could afford to fly if I took up golf with any level of commitment. Its fortunate for me that I hate the game with a passion.

Still, looking at the numbers on Bose-X's excellent...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2015, 09:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
Posted By FleetFlyer

The key is flexibility. Allow yourself a window...

The key is flexibility. Allow yourself a window of a couple days for your return and don't allow yourself to be pressured into flying when it looks bad. Its worked for me in the past.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2015, 09:33
Replies: 27
Views: 4,106
Posted By FleetFlyer

I still don't know of any PPL/IRs flying SEPs....

I still don't know of any PPL/IRs flying SEPs. Maybe they move in different circles to me.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2015, 09:31
Replies: 27
Views: 4,106
Posted By FleetFlyer

!! Balls! You're quite right, it isn't. I knew...

!!
Balls! You're quite right, it isn't. I knew you couldn't train for/gain one in France, but I had always thought the rating was recognised. I stand corrected.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2015, 08:31
Replies: 9
Views: 1,795
Posted By FleetFlyer

On the Permit vs CofA costs question, permit...

On the Permit vs CofA costs question, permit aeroplanes are much cheaper to maintain, not because there is less maintenance, just because you can do most of it yourself.

The LAA are in the process...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2015, 08:05
Replies: 27
Views: 4,106
Posted By FleetFlyer

The IR(R) is recognised in France. The full IR is...

The IR(R) is recognised in France. The full IR is more for airways flying, mixing it with the airliners above 10,000 feet and doing it almost whatever the weather. The IR(R) is more of a basic IR...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2015, 18:16
Replies: 27
Views: 4,106
Posted By FleetFlyer

I would get a few lessons in a few different...

I would get a few lessons in a few different disciplines so you can see what really toots your horn. For instance:

Get your tailwheel endorsement and get some strip flying instruction while you're...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2015, 13:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,518
Posted By FleetFlyer

I've seen them at Dusnkeswell and White Waltham,...

I've seen them at Dusnkeswell and White Waltham, and I've flown them or given them a tour of the aeroplane, sitting them in it and letting them manipulate the controls while I explain what they do.
...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2015, 15:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,806
Posted By FleetFlyer

Do what they do on Cabin Pressure, play a word...

Do what they do on Cabin Pressure, play a word game with your P2 such as naming cities that rhyme with each other, or if you're in something with a decent sized passenger cabin, the Lemon Game.
...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2015, 07:52
Replies: 11
Views: 1,806
Posted By FleetFlyer

I turn off the GPS and practice old school nav,...

I turn off the GPS and practice old school nav, or if there are clouds nearby I'll make sure my transponder has the alt function selected and get a radar service if its available and start skimming...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2015, 07:48
Replies: 35
Views: 4,971
Posted By FleetFlyer

And sometimes discretion is the better part of...

And sometimes discretion is the better part of valour.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2015, 16:15
Replies: 35
Views: 4,971
Posted By FleetFlyer

I exceeded the speed limit in my car today DL,...

I exceeded the speed limit in my car today DL, perhaps you would like to call the police?
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2015, 13:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,518
Posted By FleetFlyer

I fly people every now and again who pitch up and...

I fly people every now and again who pitch up and hang around at the airfield fence to watch the planes. Its some of the most rewarding flying I do. I was a keener once, walking miles to just look at...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2015, 14:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,589
Posted By FleetFlyer

I can confirm that it is possible in certain...

I can confirm that it is possible in certain circumstances via my own experience. With no panel and no outside references at all, you are definitely screwed if you're not in something spirally stable...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2015, 12:04
Replies: 16
Views: 4,463
Posted By FleetFlyer

I use the BBC weather app on my phone for...

I use the BBC weather app on my phone for everything up to the day before, base, enroute places, and destination. On the day if things look even slightly questionable I switch to the Orbifly.com met...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2015, 09:48
Replies: 12
Views: 3,979
Posted By FleetFlyer

I'd like to respectfully disagree with Ghengis on...

I'd like to respectfully disagree with Ghengis on this one. The suggestion that training is a fix kind of misses the point(With apologies to G if I have misunderstood his point). I totally agree that...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2015, 08:46
Replies: 11
Views: 2,792
Posted By FleetFlyer

MI, I think you might be confusing the F1...

MI, I think you might be confusing the F1 aeroplanes at Reno with the Unlimiteds. The big difference being that the F1 class runs unsupercharged 0-200s rather than supercharged WW2 fighter engines.
...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2015, 13:33
Replies: 11
Views: 2,792
Posted By FleetFlyer

Funnily enough I have been working out density...

Funnily enough I have been working out density altitudes this week. I'm involved with the F1 air racing crowd and we had two races last month, one in Tunisia and one in Spain. It was very hot in...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2015, 14:50
Replies: 42
Views: 12,811
Posted By FleetFlyer

I mostly fly a Luscombe and find myself wheeling...

I mostly fly a Luscombe and find myself wheeling it on unless the runway is particularly bumpy. The only reason is that I think it looks cooler.
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2015, 12:55
Replies: 24
Views: 4,611
Posted By FleetFlyer

I've never forgotten to remove the pitot cover...

I've never forgotten to remove the pitot cover and never taken off with it blocked. I may well in the future though as I am just as fallible as the next guy. I have however managed to get caught out...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2015, 16:19
Replies: 26
Views: 4,450
Posted By FleetFlyer

I stand corrected! There are still plenty of...

I stand corrected!
There are still plenty of Luscombes, C120s, older Pipers etc around though. I wouldn't advocate moving something either into the permit system from CofA or importing anything. The...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2015, 13:18
Replies: 26
Views: 4,450
Posted By FleetFlyer

@Chickenhouse -Yes an LAA administered type will...

@Chickenhouse -Yes an LAA administered type will last just as long as a CofA aeroplane.

The aeroplane I fly was built in 1946 and has been in continuous use ever since. It's the design and...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2015, 07:49
Replies: 26
Views: 4,450
Posted By FleetFlyer

Another vote for an LAA aircraft. I'm in an LAA...

Another vote for an LAA aircraft.
I'm in an LAA group and get all the flying I want for £50/hr + £50 per month. The plane is always available when I want it, and because the group is well managed we...
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