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Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2012, 09:07
Replies: 30
Views: 6,676
Posted By biffo28

6 weeks

Mine took 6 weeks - the excuse then was that they were dealing with a lot of military exchanges , now they will no doubt blame the transition, from what I have seen on historical posts on this or...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Oct 2012, 13:23
Replies: 10
Views: 9,742
Posted By biffo28

I used both and felt that Airquiz was much better...

I used both and felt that Airquiz was much better because there seemed to be a limited number of questions on Cruiser - kept getting repeated questions. That was 9 months ago, so Cruiser may have...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2012, 14:41
Replies: 38
Views: 9,651
Posted By biffo28

Insurance assessment

I think that insurance companies have a good idea of risk. When i started to learn to fly last year I rang my insurers to see if my new activity would have an impact on my life assurance policy in...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2012, 14:48
Replies: 46
Views: 18,847
Posted By biffo28

Effect of wind on aircraft size

How does the effect of a given landing crosswind differ with aircraft size and weight? Obviously a small aircraft (C172) will be affected by the wind because of its relatively low weight but on the...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2012, 19:13
Replies: 36
Views: 4,598
Posted By biffo28

'Rip off' card transaction charges targeted by...

'Rip off' card transaction charges targeted by Which? | Money | guardian.co.uk (http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2011/mar/30/card-transaction-charges-super-complaint-which)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2012, 11:13
Replies: 40
Views: 5,462
Posted By biffo28

My paperwork was ready for submission within an...

My paperwork was ready for submission within an hour of my skills test.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2012, 16:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,422
Posted By biffo28

Eddie Irvine hasn't the wit to come up with the...

Eddie Irvine hasn't the wit to come up with the "If it Flys, F*&Ks etc" saying. It was coined by Felix Dennis.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2012, 20:15
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By biffo28

Thanks for the clarification!

Thanks for the clarification!
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2012, 19:11
Replies: 4
Views: 745
Posted By biffo28

GAR question

In the GAR form, what to the columns "Out" and "In" refer to?
Is this to input proposed times of outward/inward journeys, or is it to indicate a passenger/crew will be present on the out or in...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2012, 19:10
Replies: 18
Views: 2,392
Posted By biffo28

Mine was free, I had very young and keen GP who...

Mine was free, I had very young and keen GP who wanted to do all sorts of examinations. I reminded her that it wasn't required and a signature would do!
She was happy to do that thankfully.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2012, 09:35
Replies: 51
Views: 28,902
Posted By biffo28

Overdoing the "Drama"

Yes, some of these programmes like to introduce drama/danger where it doesn't really exist.

Although not related to flying, the best one for exaggeration is the one about Eddie Stobbarts lorry...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2012, 14:00
Replies: 4
Views: 748
Posted By biffo28

http://www.nationalprivatepilotslicence.co.uk/PDFs...

http://www.nationalprivatepilotslicence.co.uk/PDFs/NPPL%20XC%20REV%2009.pdf
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2012, 07:57
Replies: 32
Views: 4,662
Posted By biffo28

Why would it be illegal?

Why would it be illegal?
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2011, 17:32
Replies: 16
Views: 13,204
Posted By biffo28

Airquiz

In terms of practice MCQs, I think it probably depends on what you are reading. Air Pilot Publishing's (Pooley's) "Aviation Law and Meterorology" also has MCQs at the back but IMHO they are not a...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2011, 16:21
Replies: 23
Views: 6,833
Posted By biffo28

Thanks Backpacker. You advice on "get rid...

Thanks Backpacker.

You advice on "get rid of it all the way" was very timely. Posed the CRP-1 question to my instructor today and he showed me SkyDemon - I am now sold on that type of software!
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2011, 18:23
Replies: 23
Views: 6,833
Posted By biffo28

Whizz wheel option

Thanks to all for the illuminating replies.

For clarification, i will not use any form of calculator in the exam that is not expressly permitted by the regulations, "sympathietic" examiner or...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2011, 11:38
Replies: 23
Views: 6,833
Posted By biffo28

CRP-1 Computer

Hi all,
Just started my navigation theory for the PPL and its my understanding that a "slide rule" type computer such as the CRP-1 must be used for a number of calculations.

I have an I phone...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2010, 11:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,105
Posted By biffo28

Outside the rules

In short - YES! and the posts above that highlighted the insurance consequences of this should be enough to put you off!
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2010, 09:34
Replies: 59
Views: 10,202
Posted By biffo28

stick with it

Chas, I am a learner at the 20 hour mark and I have experienced, quite a few times, that feeling of being overwhelmed and haven't enjoyed it!!
However I have come to learn that as you progress those...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Jul 2010, 11:30
Replies: 32
Views: 3,896
Posted By biffo28

Learned skills ARE lost!

Bose-X is correct, skills requiring hand/eye coordination are quickly lost if not practiced regularly. The "riding a bike" analogy is a very poor one as that is one of the few exceptions to the rule,...
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Jul 2010, 22:43
Replies: 1,204
Views: 284,800
Posted By biffo28

Smile Proper english......

Couldn't make it up lol!

Whispering Giant -"Just wish some of there controller's could speak proper English. . . "
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