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Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2020, 15:11
Replies: 21
Views: 5,465
Posted By Bob Upanddown

If the proposed e-licencing is anything like the...

If the proposed e-licencing is anything like the on-line application methods used in the maintenance world at the CAA, then it will be a disaster.

I used CAA on-line forms. The forms failed to...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2019, 12:26
Replies: 21
Views: 4,184
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I have flown an older aircraft with dual G5s and...

I have flown an older aircraft with dual G5s and also one with total glass (Cirrus). I find both a little difficult but then I am a very old pilot and years of scanning 6 basic instruments is...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2019, 11:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,516
Posted By Bob Upanddown

8.33

As I understand the rules, ground stations had until the beginning of this year to upgrade their radios and so we should all be talking on 8.33 spaced "channels" by now (apart from the odd exceptions...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2018, 17:41
Replies: 19
Views: 3,406
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I started a similar thread in another place....

I started a similar thread in another place. Whilst I can appreciate the attitude that prevailed there (I'm alright, I can't make a difference so I will carry on using my gas-guzzling aircraft, my...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2018, 15:26
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I would not be so pesimistic but agree the...

I would not be so pesimistic but agree the problem with Lycomings is the Camshaft, etc, rather than cylinders.
But so many aircraft see lack of use over the Winter and I bet very few have an owner...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2018, 13:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,684
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I think Foreflight is more integrated with Garmin...

I think Foreflight is more integrated with Garmin and other avionics than Skydemon. Skydemon is really good but maybe Foreflight will appeal to the people with GTN750s.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2018, 08:32
Replies: 67
Views: 11,419
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Exactly. It might be a complete PITA to go to L2K...

Exactly. It might be a complete PITA to go to L2K for Lunch, who knows (not me, as all my flying has been whilst the UK has been in the EU)? Maybe we will need a Visa to go to France in a GA aircraft...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2018, 16:32
Replies: 67
Views: 11,419
Posted By Bob Upanddown

My "member or the EU" red passport is due to be...

My "member or the EU" red passport is due to be renewed in 2020. So am I going to be banned from travel after March because my passport isn't Blue with "Free United Kingdom" on the front?? I don't...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2018, 10:19
Replies: 54
Views: 20,864
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Because last month they thought putting up the...

Because last month they thought putting up the costs would deter light GA. Didn't work so now they are being honest as this effectively says they don't want us.

Watch others follow suit as I bet...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2018, 14:39
Replies: 37
Views: 8,789
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I am all for buying a share in an airfield but...

I am all for buying a share in an airfield but who is going to sell a suitable airfield? Regional and City Airports are going around buying up or buying into airports but I suspect they are...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2017, 14:22
Replies: 37
Views: 8,789
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Apparently there are over 20,000 GA aircraft...

Apparently there are over 20,000 GA aircraft registered in the UK with 28,000 PPLs (plus pilots holding CPLs) flying them. Yes, small numbers but when you look at the numbers attending the big...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2017, 16:34
Replies: 37
Views: 8,789
Posted By Bob Upanddown

And, I believe, you are the CAA's model for the...

And, I believe, you are the CAA's model for the future of Light GA in the UK. A bunch of old Geezers in old aeroplanes flying from grass farm strips.

Unfortunately, this model will see the demise...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2017, 09:53
Replies: 10
Views: 2,021
Posted By Bob Upanddown

So what happens when the leave the EU?? At that...

So what happens when the leave the EU?? At that point any EU/USA BASA will not affect the UK because we won't be in the EU. At the point we leave the EU, UK pilots flying on an FAA licence will not...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2017, 09:19
Replies: 60
Views: 31,952
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Flying an N reg in the UK using a UK license is...

Flying an N reg in the UK using a UK license is something that the FAA accept under FAR Part 61 (61.3). That, as far as I know, has not been subject to any other UK regulation.

I know this thread...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2017, 15:40
Replies: 60
Views: 31,952
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I have just received an email from AOPA which...

I have just received an email from AOPA which says..
Private Flights in "N" Registered EASA Aircraft beyond April 2017

In response to a query raised by Nick Wilcock, the DfT has confirmed that ...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2017, 10:09
Replies: 41
Views: 10,890
Posted By Bob Upanddown

That sounds like a nice idea. Where would such a...

That sounds like a nice idea. Where would such a service come from, and who would pay for it?[/quote]

To answer the Thread Starter's question I think you have to consider look at what you could...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2016, 16:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,629
Posted By Bob Upanddown

The self-declaration seems to be a great idea and...

The self-declaration seems to be a great idea and good on the CAA for introducing it but it is such a shame that it only affects CAA regulated aircraft in the long run.

I cant say I agree it could...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2016, 16:03
Replies: 83
Views: 29,638
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I did my fair share of survival training when...

I did my fair share of survival training when younger but took a refresher dunking day not long ago. It is amazing how less able I was to cope in cold water at my now-retired age than I used to when...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2016, 10:02
Replies: 38
Views: 11,835
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I think this idea comes from the top (in other...

I think this idea comes from the top (in other words, the CEO) and his brief is obviously to maximise income and reduce expenditure.


They are moving (and have been for a few years) towards one...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2016, 16:51
Replies: 31
Views: 6,076
Posted By Bob Upanddown

The AIC is due out tomorrow according to the...

The AIC is due out tomorrow according to the people who are posting on Flyer.

I don't think enforced or encouraged Listening Squawks will end infringments. My thoughts are that infringements are...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
14th Apr 2016, 11:36
Replies: 360
Views: 144,981
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Why do all small airports think Ryanair is their...

Why do all small airports think Ryanair is their salvation?

Biggin Hill exists on GA, Gloucester has a little commercial traffic but lots of GA.
Is there any reason why Blackpool can not operate...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2016, 12:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,494
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I recall that there was an organization formed...

I recall that there was an organization formed asking for just that. People poo-pooed the idea behind that organization but it looks as if it might have been justified.

Apparently the CAA have...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2016, 12:08
Replies: 18
Views: 3,582
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Unfortunately the intelligentsia allow lesser...

Unfortunately the intelligentsia allow lesser beings to deal with the mundane, hence we end up with a "Dave" running the country, but then we allow them (police, government departments, quangos) too...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
5th Apr 2016, 09:14
Replies: 1,319
Views: 602,598
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Very true. The only problem is the present...

Very true. The only problem is the present management who are focused on Commercial Airlines and, at the same time, managing to pi$$ off most of the GA businesses at the airport with huge rents, huge...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Apr 2016, 17:18
Replies: 1,319
Views: 602,598
Posted By Bob Upanddown

From the local paper linked to a few posts ago,...

From the local paper linked to a few posts ago, even they think the airport is doomed. I don't think Ryanair will be parking anything at Bournemouth this winter, the place will be like Filton sooner...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2016, 12:24
Replies: 10
Views: 3,114
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I flew a 260 many years ago. It is a fine...

I flew a 260 many years ago. It is a fine aircraft.

I recall there is a wide margin between the takeoff speed and the flapless stall speed hence (as you take off with take-off flap set) if you...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2016, 14:37
Replies: 50
Views: 8,924
Posted By Bob Upanddown

The technique where the aircraft is taught by...

The technique where the aircraft is taught by instructors who are building hours for the airlines.

I can remember being taught to rotate a Cessna 150 and to crab and kick straight only to then be...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2015, 20:26
Replies: 6
Views: 2,019
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Surely the IR(R) is an EASA rating as it is on...

Surely the IR(R) is an EASA rating as it is on EASA licences but restricted to the UK.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2015, 14:43
Replies: 43
Views: 8,966
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I wasn't knocking JPT. The comment regarding...

I wasn't knocking JPT. The comment regarding value, quality and price was aimed at M&S knickers, not JPT, in an attempt to explain that a small market does not make things sold in that market cheap.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2015, 11:58
Replies: 43
Views: 8,966
Posted By Bob Upanddown

That's a sweeping statement which is just not...

That's a sweeping statement which is just not right.

There is a small market in the UK but that's not why they are cheap.

This particular trader is, in a small market, selling an aircraft cheap...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2015, 17:37
Replies: 43
Views: 8,966
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Has the OP made any enquiries or had someone look...

Has the OP made any enquiries or had someone look at it? I am just interested to hear if this really is a bargain or a crock of...

When you consider that there are people in the USA paying around...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2015, 15:07
Replies: 120
Views: 15,416
Posted By Bob Upanddown

My supermarket had two spaces in the car park for...

My supermarket had two spaces in the car park for recharging electric cars. I haven't seen them being used which must be an accurate view as the supermarket has now removed the charging points and...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2015, 10:14
Replies: 43
Views: 8,966
Posted By Bob Upanddown

I have never flown a Tiger that does 140kts....

I have never flown a Tiger that does 140kts. 120kts is more realistic and have flown many Tigers.



Only when "bargains" like this one are not for sale. The problem with types where only a few...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2015, 10:48
Replies: 120
Views: 15,416
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Pace. That's a view I haven't considered...

Pace. That's a view I haven't considered (probably due to my age). I am sure if you balanced the times when a BRS could not replace a second engine against the times when an out of practice pilot...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2015, 09:33
Replies: 43
Views: 8,966
Posted By Bob Upanddown

Get a trusted (Grumman experienced) engineer to...

Get a trusted (Grumman experienced) engineer to look at it first but if you can buy a sound, reliable little steed for that price, go for it.

Two ways I look at ownership.
200 hours at £80 an...
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