PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: RedsBluesGreens
Showing results 1 to 35 of 44
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Tech Log
12th May 2016, 17:27
Replies: 29
Views: 15,135
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Engine Fire - Stopping into wind?

Hi Folks,

Just wanted to canvas your professional opinions on stopping an aircraft on the runway with an (engine) fire. Do your SOPs promote stopping straight ahead or swinging it round into wind?...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2015, 09:00
Replies: 22
Views: 6,270
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Surely Vaughan Williams - A Vision of Aeroplanes.

Surely Vaughan Williams - A Vision of Aeroplanes.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Apr 2015, 16:28
Replies: 7
Views: 2,794
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

They use Bristol. They got me through my ATPLs...

They use Bristol. They got me through my ATPLs with no problems.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2014, 16:20
Replies: 16
Views: 2,188
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

I did my PPL back in 2006-2007 and things seem to...

I did my PPL back in 2006-2007 and things seem to have changed. There's now Operational Procedures to do and Comms will have changed as well. The format and style of questioning has changed as well....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Aug 2014, 19:45
Replies: 6
Views: 2,694
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Doro, Did you mean Southend Flying Club?...

Doro,

Did you mean Southend Flying Club? Seawing is another club; they have several 152s, 172 and share aircraft. I did not train at Seawing but the instructor that taught me now works there and I...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2014, 17:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,694
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

What sort of flying are you looking to do? ...

What sort of flying are you looking to do?

For PPL there's Seawing at Southend, or for CPL/IR there's Stapleford Flight Centre.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2013, 10:56
Replies: 71
Views: 11,407
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

I actually travelled down to the CAA last year to...

I actually travelled down to the CAA last year to get my EASA licence. I was handed it in its pure, unfolded state and not once did anyone tell me 'not to cut it up', or to fold it. It is symbolic of...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2013, 18:38
Replies: 14
Views: 2,630
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

We went up on Tuesday morning, expecting to come...

We went up on Tuesday morning, expecting to come back that evening at about 7pm, only to have the bombshell dropped that if we wanted to return after 7pm it would cost us £80! It's £7.50 to park for...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2013, 15:53
Replies: 14
Views: 2,630
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Ok so it looks like we will be flying into Durham...

Ok so it looks like we will be flying into Durham Tees Valley tomorrow morning.

Any tips for flying in/out? We will be arriving from and departing to the South.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2013, 10:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,630
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

This is less of a 'How much' thread and more of a...

This is less of a 'How much' thread and more of a 'how can we do it cheaper' thread. Perhaps I am in the wrong game, but I'm always looking to save money where I can. I am well used to paying £24...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2013, 18:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,630
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Thanks for your thoughts. The lady from...

Thanks for your thoughts.

The lady from Weston has got back to me with these figures:

Landing - £26.25
Handling - £25.00
Parking - £7.50 per 24 hours (1st 2 hrs free)

None of which I quite...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2013, 22:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,630
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Durham Tees Valley

I am aware of previous threads on this topic, but they seem to be a few years out of date.

I plan to visit Durham next week, so I was thinking of flying into Tees Valley. Has anyone flown in there...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2013, 17:52
Replies: 13
Views: 7,804
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

The original poster is asking about taxiing to...

The original poster is asking about taxiing to get fuel with a passenger, but without a PPL.

I often taxied out to get fuel by myself when I was training (boy did I love that independence!), but...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Nov 2012, 12:46
Replies: 27
Views: 9,927
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Hi, I will be starting at BCFT on 7th...

Hi,

I will be starting at BCFT on 7th January. No accommodation yet either. I will be applying for the BA cadet course though, just in case...
Forum: North America
26th Jul 2012, 18:37
Replies: 4
Views: 2,095
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Thanks, these are all great suggestions. If any...

Thanks, these are all great suggestions. If any of you know of any good schools where I can rent an aircraft with an instructor that would be great, particularly schools with interesting aircraft. I...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2012, 00:05
Replies: 23
Views: 5,667
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Standard procedure is to turn away from London,...

Standard procedure is to turn away from London, hope you don't get shot down and hand your licence in to the CAA.
Forum: North America
24th Jul 2012, 16:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,095
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Flying in New England

To all you New Englanders out there (or anyone else familiar with the area),

I am on a family holiday for a few weeks in August, travelling round Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine....
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2012, 16:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,039
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

I agree - You shouldn't need to physically lower...

I agree - You shouldn't need to physically lower the nose. So many people dump the nose once the mains are down and it can really ruin a great landing. Once the mains are down just keep pulling back...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2012, 22:38
Replies: 0
Views: 613
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Flying in New England

To all you New Englanders out there (or anyone else familiar with the area),

I am on a family holiday for a few weeks in August, travelling round Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
30th May 2012, 22:30
Replies: 6
Views: 4,319
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

I believe I saw on their website that they accept...

I believe I saw on their website that they accept applications all year round. After not even getting a look-in with Flybe I thought I would try this.
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2012, 12:28
Replies: 15
Views: 2,174
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

If you're hour building, I believe Stapleford...

If you're hour building, I believe Stapleford have some old 152s, I think they were about £70/hr a couple of years ago...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2012, 22:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,174
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Assuming you want to do a PPL... Landing...

Assuming you want to do a PPL...

Landing fees at Southend are £24, but are discounted to £22 for clubs. Some unscrupulous clubs bump up the landing fees to make a profit on them, so do check that...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2012, 20:14
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Yes I did ask, but I didn't think my questions...

Yes I did ask, but I didn't think my questions were 'stupid'. I don't really know anything about demo flights, hence why I was asking for people's advice.

I asked about the 'company pilot showing...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2012, 19:09
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

I should have made my OP clearer. I am currently...

I should have made my OP clearer. I am currently a PPL flying an AC11. I have been offered a couple of demo flights by a couple of companies selling aircraft. Since the only demo flight I have had...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2012, 10:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,154
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Demo Flights

Hi all,

I hope to be taking a few demo flights of various aircraft in the near future. I've only had one before but it was with a friend, so it was more like going for a jolly.

Just wondered...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2012, 21:17
Replies: 22
Views: 2,548
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Joined downwind the wrong way once. Couldn't work...

Joined downwind the wrong way once. Couldn't work out why the heading on the DI was the same as that of the runway!

Got lost right on the edge of the Heathrow TMA. Called up 121.5 and they were...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2012, 21:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,514
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Thanks for the tip I shall bear that in mind!

Thanks for the tip I shall bear that in mind!
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2012, 17:28
Replies: 37
Views: 4,988
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

And I guess liability could be an issue. Really...

And I guess liability could be an issue. Really it's up to us to make the decision to land, and if ATC are doing a new crosswind calculation for every a/c on final then there's bound to be a problem...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2012, 17:26
Replies: 37
Views: 4,988
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Sounds like a good idea. Personally, I do a quick...

Sounds like a good idea. Personally, I do a quick crosswind calculation in my head as soon as I've got the ATIS or as I'm given the information when joining. It gets it out of the way before...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2012, 22:25
Replies: 18
Views: 2,555
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

National Trust near airfields

Hi all,

Went to a National Trust place at the weekend and ended up buying a year's membership with my other half. It would be great if we could fly out to some of them that are further afield.
...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Mar 2012, 16:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Thanks for all your replies. I emailed BCFT...

Thanks for all your replies.

I emailed BCFT last night and got a response from them this morning, with an information pack attached, saying they prefer to meet students one-to-one, which is good....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
1st Mar 2012, 09:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Modular Open Days

Hi all,

With the ink still drying on my Class 1, I am now looking at modular courses for ATPL.

Having looked at websites like OAT, CTC, etc, all the open days are for the integrated courses;...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2012, 11:09
Replies: 35
Views: 8,309
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

A Holiday Inn is being built at Southend EGMC and...

A Holiday Inn is being built at Southend EGMC and due to open soon. With a restaurant overlooking the airfield you'll be able to keep an eye on your baby and enjoy everything that wonderful Southend...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2011, 12:57
Replies: 9
Views: 2,943
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

This certainly seems to be puzzling people! ...

This certainly seems to be puzzling people!

I think I may have found the answer though (finally) thanks to signing up to Belgocontrol and being able to look at their AIP:

8.1 VFR flights at...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2011, 17:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,943
Posted By RedsBluesGreens

Any more thoughts anyone? Since it's a G-...

Any more thoughts anyone?

Since it's a G- registered aircraft, would I still just be able to file an IFR flightplan but maintain VMC like in the UK?

Your thoughts are very much appreciated.
Showing results 1 to 35 of 44
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.