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Forum: Rumours & News
21st Dec 2018, 10:45
Replies: 1,178
Views: 811,665
Posted By cjm_2010

I'd put money on that actual team (not one single...

I'd put money on that actual team (not one single individual) being in a van, heading up the M3 at this very moment, towards the M25 and Heathrow airport to repeat the same shenanigans again -...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Dec 2018, 08:36
Replies: 1,178
Views: 811,665
Posted By cjm_2010

I kept my P3 in a fitted flightcase. Smaller than...

I kept my P3 in a fitted flightcase. Smaller than an average suitcase, and could also hold several battery packs. One could be up in the air within seconds, especially if kept calibrated & stored...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Dec 2018, 08:17
Replies: 1,178
Views: 811,665
Posted By cjm_2010

The obvious solution is for the airport to hire a...

The obvious solution is for the airport to hire a commercial operator to fly another drone into the one that's being flown.

I strongly suspect it's operating on a pre-programmed GPS flight path. I...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2016, 07:34
Replies: 18
Views: 3,515
Posted By cjm_2010

I'm running SD the latest spec Ipad mini paired...

I'm running SD the latest spec Ipad mini paired up to a Garmin GLO bluetooth reciever and I've yet to see any glitching or crashes, although I do hold off on IOS updates until they've been around for...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2016, 10:50
Replies: 44
Views: 7,742
Posted By cjm_2010

Crash One is right with this. The decision...

Crash One is right with this.

The decision ultimately lies with the pilot in command.

If it feels dodgy, don't wait to be told. You're the one whose life may be on the line, and the...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jun 2016, 09:56
Replies: 10
Views: 2,261
Posted By cjm_2010

Google Membury flying club / Ifly uk. They have...

Google Membury flying club / Ifly uk. They have excellent instructors and they're just up the M4 at Membury. I did approx. 75% of my NPPL training there & they were excellent.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2016, 10:07
Replies: 34
Views: 7,472
Posted By cjm_2010

I'm laughing so hard at this and I know I...

I'm laughing so hard at this and I know I shouldn't be.

How has he managed to avoid being Darwin'd?
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2016, 09:21
Replies: 24
Views: 9,825
Posted By cjm_2010

It shouldn't :D! The CFI at the club I did...

It shouldn't :D!

The CFI at the club I did most of my training at gave me a mission for my first flight as a qualified pilot just over a fortnight ago - fly to Enstone & back (from Membury) via...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2016, 12:55
Replies: 24
Views: 9,825
Posted By cjm_2010

I've flown using SkyDemon twice now - my first...

I've flown using SkyDemon twice now - my first two flights after completing my NPPL (M).

The first time on my galaxy S6 was so impressive that I went out & bought an Ipad Mini 4, an appropriate...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2016, 11:42
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By cjm_2010

That is so cool. I've only ever seen one tornado...

That is so cool. I've only ever seen one tornado - well, it was just a funnel cloud really - and I'd be like a big kid if I got the chance to see one that close. It must be incredibly rare to see...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2016, 10:29
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By cjm_2010

It is incredible footage, but flying that close...

It is incredible footage, but flying that close to a mature thunderstorm seems like madness to me, especially in something that probably weights less than 600kg.

I love microlights and I'm...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Apr 2016, 09:24
Replies: 163
Views: 67,611
Posted By cjm_2010

As an almost NPPL(M) licence holder who also owns...

As an almost NPPL(M) licence holder who also owns a drone, I really do hope the investigators / police recover the bits of the unit involved in the strike.

It'll likely have a memory card with...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2015, 12:32
Replies: 120
Views: 15,585
Posted By cjm_2010

No apology is necessary my friend, to each their...

No apology is necessary my friend, to each their own, and if you're going to invest in a hobby it should be in a machine that brings you joy.

I've gone the other direction, having started my PPL...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2015, 14:12
Replies: 120
Views: 15,585
Posted By cjm_2010

Personally I'd be happy with a 912 powered...

Personally I'd be happy with a 912 powered CT2K....

I do think the future is electric but that's quite a way off. I have a Nissan Leaf as a daily driver & the simplicity of the drivetrain means...
Forum: Tech Log
27th Oct 2015, 21:34
Replies: 205
Views: 43,265
Posted By cjm_2010

I'm a lowly student on my way to an NPPL(m), but...

I'm a lowly student on my way to an NPPL(m), but my job is automation of software testing processes.

I always sell automation to my clients in the same way: It will save money by taking on the...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2015, 07:40
Replies: 19
Views: 2,604
Posted By cjm_2010

You'd win that bet. 4 weeks before yesterdays'...

You'd win that bet. 4 weeks before yesterdays' incident both myself and my instructor were flabbergasted when an N registered posh looking twin touched down on the only (very narrow) tarmac runway at...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2015, 22:30
Replies: 19
Views: 2,604
Posted By cjm_2010

We did chat about it briefly (he was performing...

We did chat about it briefly (he was performing some maintenance work on one of the school planes & chatting with another student) and I think the consensus was to chalk it up to experience. It...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2015, 22:08
Replies: 19
Views: 2,604
Posted By cjm_2010

How would you have dealt with this? (airprox)

I'm a low hours student building up hours studying for an NPPL(M) and splitting my time between Membury & Swansea.

Today at Membury I was having a good day & my instructor saw fit to send me solo...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2010, 20:51
Replies: 163
Views: 19,170
Posted By cjm_2010

IMO experience counts for everything. at 32 & 16...

IMO experience counts for everything. at 32 & 16 hrs I've got unlimited respect for those that have been flying longer than I could ever possibly hope to fly myself.

in surfing there's a saying -...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2010, 20:19
Replies: 84
Views: 10,346
Posted By cjm_2010

my third instructor (I alternate between three -...

my third instructor (I alternate between three - it's actually working out pretty well!) totally sorted my circuit spacing out - extend the climbout to 600 / 700 ft before turning crosswind, fly the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2010, 12:01
Replies: 84
Views: 10,346
Posted By cjm_2010

we have a radio service who is able to advise...

we have a radio service who is able to advise (callsign 'radio'). I'll definately try out your advice next time I'm in the air. makes a lot of sense. I always call downwind as soon as practical after...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2010, 08:19
Replies: 84
Views: 10,346
Posted By cjm_2010

could have been less than 500m - as we passed...

could have been less than 500m - as we passed each other I was close enough to see the ribs under the wing fabric on his aircraft.

I don't think it was a case of queue jumping - he was simply...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2010, 06:29
Replies: 84
Views: 10,346
Posted By cjm_2010

nutters in the circuit!

under tuition last friday I had an interesting moment with an icarus. I heard the pilot of the icarus declaring his location and intention to join at base, just as I was turning downwind.

both...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2010, 20:09
Replies: 13
Views: 1,772
Posted By cjm_2010

good to know I'm not the only one then! since my...

good to know I'm not the only one then! since my first solo two weeks ago, I've had the two worst lessons so far (13 hrs in total). in fact, during the last lesson I was so hopelessly rubbish that I...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2010, 13:43
Replies: 9
Views: 996
Posted By cjm_2010

thanks for the kind words guys. I'm...

thanks for the kind words guys.

I'm hopefully going for the 'consolidation' tommorrow, weather permitting. I can't wait - almost an hour of 'SELF' to log in the book under PIC :)
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2010, 19:16
Replies: 9
Views: 996
Posted By cjm_2010

ta! :ok: the mental dust is still...

ta! :ok:



the mental dust is still settling. it's an odd feeling - I still can't believe it actually happened.

to quote the controller: "well done, you can breathe now!"
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2010, 18:35
Replies: 9
Views: 996
Posted By cjm_2010

Smile solo - done!

it was over two hours ago and I still have a massive grin on my face :E

the 'big day' had been postponed, mainly due to marginal weather, for the last three weeks. today wasn't looking much better...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2010, 21:04
Replies: 54
Views: 6,542
Posted By cjm_2010

how much preparation are you doing before each...

how much preparation are you doing before each lesson? books, flight sims?
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2010, 08:25
Replies: 28
Views: 3,542
Posted By cjm_2010

I gave the wing down approach a few goes on the...

I gave the wing down approach a few goes on the sim last night. once I'd gotten my head around the feel from the elevator whilst banked with opposing rudder, it didn't feel too bad. I'm looking...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2010, 19:17
Replies: 28
Views: 3,542
Posted By cjm_2010

I'm running a saitek pro yoke setup with throttle...

I'm running a saitek pro yoke setup with throttle quadrant and rudder pedals - it's helped me make pretty rapid progress, and due to the lack of force feedback or sensory cues, i'm finding the sim...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2010, 16:32
Replies: 28
Views: 3,542
Posted By cjm_2010

I'll give that a go in the sim later - sounds...

I'll give that a go in the sim later - sounds entertaining. I'm sure if I was forced to do it for real... it'd be squeaky bum time :}
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2010, 14:54
Replies: 28
Views: 3,542
Posted By cjm_2010

crosswind approaches

I was supposed to be going solo yesterday - but the weather just didn't want to play ball - just like the last three proposed dates - this time due to too much of a crosswind.

still, it was well...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2010, 07:42
Replies: 23
Views: 4,288
Posted By cjm_2010

I was still on the port external page at the time...

I was still on the port external page at the time (the second page IIRC) - I just went back to the beginning and started over. no need to rush :)
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2010, 07:35
Replies: 63
Views: 8,741
Posted By cjm_2010

there's a good 'pay' add on site called...

there's a good 'pay' add on site called 'justflight'. I recently purchased a tomohawk model from there and it's been superb to practice with.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2010, 21:59
Replies: 23
Views: 4,288
Posted By cjm_2010

I was grateful too - I've never seen a tornado up...

I was grateful too - I've never seen a tornado up close, let alone in flight. set my lesson off nicely and It's something to tell the boys about in work tomorrow :)
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