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Search: Posts Made By: CharlieDeltaUK
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Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2018, 13:32
Replies: 51
Views: 11,406
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

"So an automatic life-jacket is a lot better than...

"So an automatic life-jacket is a lot better than nothing..."

I've done a sea-survival course and have more time on yachts than in aircraft. Beware using an automatic life jacket. In fact, don't....
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2018, 12:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,684
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Foreflight coming to Europe

Just seen this: https://www.foreflight.com/europe/

US pilots seem to like it, but SkyDemon is well established here. I know competition is good, but it's not as if the SkyDemon are sitting idle,...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2018, 14:26
Replies: 4
Views: 2,062
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

TakeFlight, based at Wellesbourne. Not just...

TakeFlight, based at Wellesbourne. Not just instruction, but a nice place to be a member when you are learning and after you get your PPL. They have a good range of aircraft and instructors. Mike and...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2016, 11:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,381
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

New flying app from Navionics

I just got an email from Navionics - some readers might known them as supplying navigation apps for sailing (plus I think they do some similar things for skiing and hiking). They are announcing a new...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2016, 15:01
Replies: 69
Views: 17,499
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Am I the only person who hadn't spotted that PLBs...

Am I the only person who hadn't spotted that PLBs will be a requirement soon? There's an article in Flyer it seems
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2016, 10:21
Replies: 9
Views: 4,703
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Pace, Is your issue more about twin v single...

Pace,

Is your issue more about twin v single rather than flying above cloud per se? If you have IR capability and the engine fails in a single, can the IR capability help much unless you are...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2015, 13:58
Replies: 47
Views: 9,082
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

I think you would instinctively know if you were...

I think you would instinctively know if you were missing the mental faculty to navigate. In other words, I think you will know whether you are lacking the hands-on skill of applying conceptual...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2015, 17:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,404
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

I skipper a Clipper yacht (not in the racing) and...

I skipper a Clipper yacht (not in the racing) and I often compare sailing and flying. Well, you know what they say about "Better to be down here, wishing you were up there, rather than up there and...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2015, 08:48
Replies: 46
Views: 11,822
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

BBC report this morning referred to an emergency...

BBC report this morning referred to an emergency landing, and minor cuts and bruises. No mention of crashes or puppy farms. No sensational reporting.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Feb 2015, 12:01
Replies: 21
Views: 6,941
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

The screen on the iPhone 6+ is quite large. But,...

The screen on the iPhone 6+ is quite large. But, if the OP doesn't want to buy an iPad, he probably wont want to buy a 6+ either.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2015, 08:53
Replies: 20
Views: 3,363
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

How do you remember flying knowledge?

We acquire lots of theoretical knowledge before and after PPL, and not all of it can be written off as arcane stuff one never needs. So, if we don't fly as often as the commercial folk, just what is...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2014, 23:50
Replies: 18
Views: 4,972
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

screen size iphone 6 or 6 Plus for SkyDemon

I'm going to get an iPhone 6.I will use it to run SkyDemon. Having previously found the iPad to be too large for use in the cockpit, I'm wondering if an iPhone 6 Plus would be just the right size, or...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2014, 17:02
Replies: 25
Views: 5,528
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Are you going to tell us what it was?

Are you going to tell us what it was?
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2014, 09:42
Replies: 20
Views: 4,865
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

It does get a bit tiresome seeing lawyers blamed...

It does get a bit tiresome seeing lawyers blamed for any apparent incident of 'the law gone mad'. Isn't blaming lawyers also party of the blame culture?

To be clear, I accept there are lawyers of...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2014, 15:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,423
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Thanks everyone, especially Worrab. The angle of...

Thanks everyone, especially Worrab. The angle of attack explanation was the one I needed, and now things fall into place. I had overlooked the effect of the vectors in play once there is airspeed.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2014, 09:22
Replies: 9
Views: 2,423
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

In the absence if other changes (such as more...

In the absence if other changes (such as more fuel to provide more energy for the engine), what happens to torque as RPM increases? I'm guessing it decreases, and hence brings me back to my question....
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2014, 08:32
Replies: 9
Views: 2,423
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Understanding constant speed props

I'm doing some reading to about constant speed props, prior to using one. One article 'Pelicans Perch: Those Marvelous Props' is frequently recommended so I'm starting there. It raises a question...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2013, 17:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,940
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Nice to see airfields taking such moves. I made a...

Nice to see airfields taking such moves. I made a point of visiting, and found them welcoming and helpful. A good option for practising instrument or visual approaches at an airfield with full ATC
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2013, 09:24
Replies: 0
Views: 900
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Winter weather nonsense

I heard someone taking about predictions of dire winter conditions: worst for 100 years, snow chaos, you know the sort of thing. Amazing how this stuff promulgates. A bit of web research shows one...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2013, 22:13
Replies: 42
Views: 6,933
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Despite frequent signs that may suggest...

Despite frequent signs that may suggest otherwise, English law does not allow you to exclude liability for causing death or personal injury through negligence.

IN answer to your second question,...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2013, 12:30
Replies: 42
Views: 6,933
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

A few things being slightly mixed up here. ...

A few things being slightly mixed up here.

First, the issue is not really one about indemnification. It's about liability (whether it exists) and insurance (whether you have cover for the...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2013, 10:36
Replies: 12
Views: 3,863
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

You are correct. Just looked at the website and...

You are correct. Just looked at the website and it seems we can cycle there - but must leave bikes chained to the car park fence. Got to be worth a go
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2013, 23:08
Replies: 12
Views: 3,863
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

0530...really? Come on chaps (or ladies), has...

0530...really? Come on chaps (or ladies), has anyone got any real guidance on this? I even thought about driving part way and then cycling...until I noticed that the ticket specifically prohibits...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2013, 20:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,863
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Traffic for Fairford Air Tattoo

Having sat for hours in the traffic into Fairford last year, would anyone tell me what time one needs to hit the airfield to avoid the silly queues? I'm going on Sunday.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2013, 08:30
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Version 4 uses Jepp charts so that might be...

Version 4 uses Jepp charts so that might be appealing
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2013, 08:57
Replies: 91
Views: 18,341
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Going back to the laws of physics, it's been said...

Going back to the laws of physics, it's been said already that this is about how energy is used. Throttle brings more energy into the system, which we can (using the control surfaces) deploy to...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2013, 12:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

PM sent - only because I don't want to encourage...

PM sent - only because I don't want to encourage any speculation about local tuition by naming my locale, because it's really very good - it's just not what I'm after
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2013, 12:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Instructor willing to tutor using RANT for IMC

I've got RANT, which I suspect is very good, but I think I'd get a lot more benefit if there is an instructor out there who fancies doing some ground school with me using RANT. I was thinking of...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2013, 14:44
Replies: 26
Views: 15,940
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Get your school to introduce you to other...

Get your school to introduce you to other students. You can pick their brains on what you need and start enjoying the social benefits and support that make the whole project more human.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2013, 17:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,416
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Tom, a commercial licence requires a class 1...

Tom, a commercial licence requires a class 1 medical. A PPL needs class 2. Some folk are unlucky and cannot get a class 1 irrespective of their efforts. No need to do it right away, but think about...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2013, 08:12
Replies: 53
Views: 8,686
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

I will vouch for the friendly ATC staff. Always...

I will vouch for the friendly ATC staff. Always been very clear and helpful.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2013, 16:23
Replies: 379
Views: 47,483
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

I just watched the video. Quite informative....

I just watched the video. Quite informative. Seemed to me like a considered approach to saving lives in a world where pilots make mistakes. The case for not pulling the chute isn't supported by the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2013, 21:18
Replies: 29
Views: 5,331
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

This one is good: Buy Salter 4 Way Kitchen...

This one is good:

Buy Salter 4 Way Kitchen Timer at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for Thermometers and timers. (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1023938.htm)
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2013, 20:44
Replies: 9
Views: 2,198
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

Isn't it rather expensive to land there by the...

Isn't it rather expensive to land there by the time you pay for handling etc?
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2013, 08:20
Replies: 17
Views: 2,173
Posted By CharlieDeltaUK

The OP used this story as one example of a wider...

The OP used this story as one example of a wider issue. Do we have a culture which admonishes pilots who make mistakes at the risk of suppressing the learning of those who are about to make mistakes?...
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