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Search: Posts Made By: carlmeek
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Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2021, 18:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,220
Posted By carlmeek

Errr.... it isn’t. LAPL H can fly turbine.

Errr.... it isn’t. LAPL H can fly turbine.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2020, 05:03
Replies: 72
Views: 13,476
Posted By carlmeek

I just read the sywell documents. Wow. I...

I just read the sywell documents. Wow.

I can’t help but feel CAA have completely lost the plot. It’s seemingly obsessive about safety but in the face of making it less safe by being so...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2020, 05:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,628
Posted By carlmeek

My RV8 was born in Germany, and the paperwork...

My RV8 was born in Germany, and the paperwork shows how strictly it was treated, it’s all “as a certified aircraft”. Power plant and prop all from a damaged certified machine. Maintenance all by part...
Forum: Rotorheads
18th Jan 2019, 06:11
Replies: 889
Views: 332,390
Posted By carlmeek

I own G-BZYD, ex army gazelle with up pointing...

I own G-BZYD, ex army gazelle with up pointing exhaust (and SAS!). Water just drains straight through. All the rearward pointing ones cover the jetpipe when parked ourdoors but the upward pointing...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2018, 22:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,488
Posted By carlmeek

I assume by Request for Quotation you simply mean...

I assume by Request for Quotation you simply mean to contact a bunch of sellers.

The problem with contacting sellers is that it exposes me as a buyer, means I have to answer all their questions,...
Forum: Rotorheads
4th May 2018, 22:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,488
Posted By carlmeek

Purchase price evaluation

I’ve bought and sold a good handful of GA aircraft over the past few years and always found it relatively easy to appraise the value of them and work out what’s a good deal, etc

Helicopters on the...
Forum: Rotorheads
9th Dec 2017, 09:48
Replies: 26
Views: 12,647
Posted By carlmeek

Is it only me that doesn’t know what the BS forum...

Is it only me that doesn’t know what the BS forum is? Google doesn’t seem to help clear this up either....
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2017, 05:36
Replies: 41
Views: 9,931
Posted By carlmeek

Why don’t you come along to Deanland near Lewes...

Why don’t you come along to Deanland near Lewes and meet up with some of the microlight pilots here. We have people flying things like CFM shadow that cost peanuts. Also a very affordable microlight...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2017, 20:09
Replies: 26
Views: 3,077
Posted By carlmeek

My little 2 year old boy is more excited about...

My little 2 year old boy is more excited about going in a light aircraft and a helicopter than pretty much anything else in the world. He gets pretty upset when i fly off without him on board!
...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2017, 06:56
Replies: 26
Views: 3,077
Posted By carlmeek

We've got a set of blue one side red the over...

We've got a set of blue one side red the over kids headset from harry Mendelssohn. They have an audio jack for music on the side. Works very well, but in some older aircraft where the headphone jacks...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2017, 06:50
Replies: 26
Views: 3,077
Posted By carlmeek

We fly weekly with a 2 year old usually 30 minute...

We fly weekly with a 2 year old usually 30 minute flights but occasionally up to 1 hour. Never longer.

Make sure they have an alternative form of entertainment once looking out of the window gets...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jun 2017, 22:18
Replies: 8
Views: 5,809
Posted By carlmeek

I am one of the UK's single figure LAPL(H)...

I am one of the UK's single figure LAPL(H) pilots. We are a rare breed!

I have been flying fixed wing for 10 years starting on microlights NPPL, upgrading to NPPL(SSEA) and then changing to a...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2017, 13:08
Replies: 9
Views: 3,813
Posted By carlmeek

Sadly it's not too good to be true because of...

Sadly it's not too good to be true because of restrictions on it.

Being limited to non-EASA and UK only. Those 2 things would each make it useless to me personally unfortunately.

for the past...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2017, 11:53
Replies: 9
Views: 3,813
Posted By carlmeek

1. You get nothing back. It is a declaration and...

1. You get nothing back. It is a declaration and you have declared.

2. The CAA say that the medical allows you to exercise the privileges in night and IMC as long as your colour safety has been...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2017, 12:58
Replies: 19
Views: 3,765
Posted By carlmeek

Figari already on the list, and it's also an...

Figari already on the list, and it's also an official port of entry.

Funny, i can't see the Cherbourg link either, but another poster of the Flyer forum found it only today! Ah yes - it's only on...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2017, 12:39
Replies: 19
Views: 3,765
Posted By carlmeek

So - here's the status after a lot of comments...

So - here's the status after a lot of comments being sent to me!

We have 79 airfields on the list. This is compared to the official 74 on the "EU Points of Entry" legal document. The other 5 are...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2017, 11:27
Replies: 19
Views: 3,765
Posted By carlmeek

You're right - it will be tricky to keep up to...

You're right - it will be tricky to keep up to date, but i think we have got a good chance of doing it as long as people contribute. Because of the high immigration traffic we get through OnlineGAR...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2017, 11:07
Replies: 19
Views: 3,765
Posted By carlmeek

Sam, do these two countries have similarly...

Sam, do these two countries have similarly confusing situations? If so - and it's of value - i'm happy to do so.

Mike - Abbeville is listed under "Airfields of note that do not provide...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2017, 08:08
Replies: 19
Views: 3,765
Posted By carlmeek

French Customs Airfields

This comes up all the time, because the French like to make it difficult for us. I've had numerous reports of the AIP being inaccurate.

As such, i've decided to compile a list - and we can...
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2017, 18:50
Replies: 11
Views: 2,416
Posted By carlmeek

My RV10 has two fuel vent lines, one from each...

My RV10 has two fuel vent lines, one from each tank. No check valves. Fuel cap is sealed. Fuel likes to piss out if its overfilled.
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Feb 2017, 09:58
Replies: 624
Views: 293,757
Posted By carlmeek

I'm a new owner of a 280FX, and I love it. i...

I'm a new owner of a 280FX, and I love it. i watch this thread with interest. If anyone wants to make contact please do, owners need to share ideas.

Edited to add, I'm in Sussex UK
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2016, 09:32
Replies: 40
Views: 18,784
Posted By carlmeek

I learned to fly on one 6 years ago, then...

I learned to fly on one 6 years ago, then converted it to a group A after a year of microlight flying.

The C42 is a wonderful aircraft. Responsive, forgiving, easy to fly. 80hp beats the 100hp in...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Aug 2016, 11:00
Replies: 19
Views: 4,659
Posted By carlmeek

Gustosomerset - Thanks, that's really clear :)

Gustosomerset - Thanks, that's really clear :)
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2016, 10:58
Replies: 19
Views: 4,659
Posted By carlmeek

I did read that post... but that was 2009, and...

I did read that post... but that was 2009, and there is more than a suggestion this might not be correct - for example the first reply to this thread!

Ideally i was looking for the actual words of...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2016, 10:01
Replies: 19
Views: 4,659
Posted By carlmeek

My question is really specifically about a...

My question is really specifically about a lycoming engine in an enstrom airframe. I have been told by a UK instructor that after 12 years they can no longer rent or train in the machine.

I...
Forum: Rotorheads
31st Jul 2016, 07:46
Replies: 19
Views: 4,659
Posted By carlmeek

12 Year Limitations on UK Piston Helicopters

Please can someone explain to me precisely what happens when a piston engine gets to 12 years old in the UK? I've heard that it's no longer allowed for rental/training - but i can't find those rules...
Forum: Rotorheads
1st Jul 2016, 13:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By carlmeek

Thanks - that's really helpful. I've made...

Thanks - that's really helpful. I've made contact.

I think a PFD is likely to be out of budget, but a GTN650 would be a great way forward.

Cheers,
-C
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jun 2016, 20:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By carlmeek

Avionics Upgrade for 280FX

I'm in the market for a 280FX a bit later in the year.

What sort of avionics upgrades can be fitted without jumping through too many hoops?

I'm just keen to replace the traditional transponder...
Forum: Rotorheads
27th Jun 2016, 15:12
Replies: 37
Views: 13,351
Posted By carlmeek

That's a pretty nice solution. I've made up...

That's a pretty nice solution.

I've made up my mind with how i'm going to approach it - thanks in part to the information here.

I'm going to lay "train tracks" out of the hangar onto the...
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2016, 17:34
Replies: 37
Views: 13,351
Posted By carlmeek

Phugoid.... No image! How are these...

Phugoid.... No image!

How are these platforms discussed so far powered?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2016, 12:33
Replies: 37
Views: 13,351
Posted By carlmeek

That looks like it's going to cost as much as the...

That looks like it's going to cost as much as the helicopter ;)
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Jun 2016, 12:02
Replies: 37
Views: 13,351
Posted By carlmeek

Landing platform/dolly

I'm wondering if anyone has advice on building a movable landing pad to assist in sliding the helicopter in and out of the hangar.

It's all in pre-planning stage, I don't have anything yet. I'm...
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2016, 20:00
Replies: 10
Views: 1,947
Posted By carlmeek

I'm in Sussex, half hour from Shoreham where...

I'm in Sussex, half hour from Shoreham where eastern Atlantic helicopters are based.

-C
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2016, 19:35
Replies: 10
Views: 1,947
Posted By carlmeek

I've been trying to contact that advert for 3...

I've been trying to contact that advert for 3 days - no replies.
Forum: Rotorheads
26th May 2016, 19:11
Replies: 10
Views: 1,947
Posted By carlmeek

Thoughts on First Heli

I would really appreciate any words of advice on getting me started on my first helicopter.

My budget is about 150k GBP outright. I'd rather spend less than that and keep some spare cash for...
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