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Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2024, 06:17
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By BobD

If you have taken a Class 1 medical, I assume you...

If you have taken a Class 1 medical, I assume you want to go CPL eventually. If so, you will need to do some hour building, so another route you might consider is getting your ppl nearer home, then...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2024, 06:56
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By BobD

B2N2 has given you some good advice, but I...

B2N2 has given you some good advice, but I disagree with his suggestion that you should do an FAA ppl, I would say find a school that will do an EASA ppl in the States. This is what I did 13 years...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2024, 09:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,592
Posted By BobD

Famous Chipmunk

I had an Air Experience flight in this Chipmunk at RAF Colerne back in 1967. The aircraft went on to undertake some interesting adventures, as I found out when I googled WP962. It now resides at the...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2022, 08:56
Replies: 8
Views: 2,027
Posted By BobD

If backup instruments are glass they must be...

If backup instruments are glass they must be capable of being powered from a separate source, ie. Battery back-up
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2021, 06:15
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By BobD

You might like to consider Mafe_Gibraleon in...

You might like to consider Mafe_Gibraleon in Southern Spain just North of Huelva. Its years since I visited, but the Pilot Notes in Skydemon tell you all you need to know.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2021, 08:52
Replies: 36
Views: 7,811
Posted By BobD

I obtained my PPL in 4 weeks at a school in...

I obtained my PPL in 4 weeks at a school in Florida 10 years ago. The main reason I did it this way was my age, and that I didn't want to commit my weekends to the vagaries of the UK weather for up...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2020, 08:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,400
Posted By BobD

Maoraigh, my experience was totally different...

Maoraigh, my experience was totally different with e-Bay. When I stripped the steam panel (including radios, transponder etc) from the part built aircraft I bought, to replace everything with...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2020, 08:37
Replies: 16
Views: 1,541
Posted By BobD

It was the airport staff, and fire crew, who were...

It was the airport staff, and fire crew, who were most helpful when I first arrived at Albert Bray, running me to the offices for the customs procedure, before arranging a taxi for me into town...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2020, 06:18
Replies: 16
Views: 1,541
Posted By BobD

Jan, that wasn't my experience when I landed...

Jan, that wasn't my experience when I landed there last year. Efficient Customs handling, and offer to hanger my aircraft overnight, then a relatively short taxi into town, and booked into a local...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2020, 07:53
Replies: 13
Views: 5,316
Posted By BobD

If you search on the Fl*er Forum, there is...

If you search on the Fl*er Forum, there is someone who offers a Bluetooth conversion for DC headsets. I tried the ear bud method, but found it uncomfortable & fiddly, so bit the bullet and bought a...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2020, 07:01
Replies: 19
Views: 7,776
Posted By BobD

You surprise me, I always found Ken to be very...

You surprise me, I always found Ken to be very helpful and accommodating, a really good guy.
Do you have any contact information for Aerovip Alvor, ( website, phone number etc.)?
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2020, 13:48
Replies: 19
Views: 7,776
Posted By BobD

Wow, this is a blast from the past ! From it, I...

Wow, this is a blast from the past !
From it, I found Ken Thomsett and AeroAlgarve in Portimao, and flew from there several times, both in the club C152, and in Ken's C172. However, after a couple...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2020, 07:52
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By BobD

Well worth attending. I went to the talk on IMC...

Well worth attending.
I went to the talk on IMC (IR/R) last Thursday, an enjoyable and informative night, thanks for putting it on. You always learn something at these type of events.

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Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2019, 09:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,202
Posted By BobD

Free online booking system

Aircraft Bookings (http://www.aircraftbookingsystem.com)
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2019, 07:31
Replies: 15
Views: 6,727
Posted By BobD

You could use this free program. ...

You could use this free program.
https://www.flylogio.com/pilot-logbook
Apart from an annoying nag to buy the upgraded version, the free program meets my needs for an electronic backup of my...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2019, 11:03
Replies: 201
Views: 69,780
Posted By BobD

I am surprised that there has only been one...

I am surprised that there has only been one mention of 631 VGS at RAF Sealand on this thread. I did my 3 solo's there in June 1967 in WV925, whilst a member of 611 Squadron (2nd City of Liverpool)...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2019, 12:47
Replies: 15
Views: 2,362
Posted By BobD

Mine is a personal aircraft, but I have never had...

Mine is a personal aircraft, but I have never had any contact with FR24, apart from seeing my flights on their webpage. Ivor, I think we both fly the same aircraft (Europa)
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2019, 08:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,362
Posted By BobD

I neither sent them a message, or signed any...

I neither sent them a message, or signed any contract, but my flights show up on FR24 ?
I'm using Dynon Skyview with PAW connected to my Transponder for ADSB
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2018, 15:02
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,508,235
Posted By BobD

I would have thought so too Chris, but guess who...

I would have thought so too Chris, but guess who is speaking at the LAA Rally this Friday
Welcome to the Light Aircraft Association...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2018, 06:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,226
Posted By BobD

www.auto-trim.co.uk This company is in...

www.auto-trim.co.uk
This company is in Leicester, and have some photos of their work on the web site.
They are currently upholstering my Europa. I haven't seen the work on my aircraft yet, so can't...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2017, 06:45
Replies: 27
Views: 6,697
Posted By BobD

At the height of the cold war in the 60's and...

At the height of the cold war in the 60's and 70's, when the M62 from Liverpool to Manchester was built, a long stretch of Motorway through the old USAF Burtonwood airbase was supposedly built...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2017, 06:30
Replies: 3
Views: 2,666
Posted By BobD

I had an email from Ken a couple of weeks ago to...

I had an email from Ken a couple of weeks ago to say that he is retired, and that AeroAlgarve is no more.
Shame, as I was hoping to go flying from Portimao in the next few weeks.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2017, 13:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,113
Posted By BobD

Following JT's link, I see that this question has...

Following JT's link, I see that this question has been raised on another part of the Forum


How do you pronounce 'PPRuNe' [Archive] - PPRuNe Forums...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2017, 08:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,113
Posted By BobD

Trivia question

When discussing this forum with others, how do you pronounce the abbreviation, PP-Rune, or P-Prune ?
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2017, 18:02
Replies: 112
Views: 123,947
Posted By BobD

Rachell, it sounds like FIS offer the same...

Rachell, it sounds like FIS offer the same facility I enjoyed from my Florida school, so I recommend you take advantage of it, you'll be glad you did.
Best of luck with your training.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2017, 08:45
Replies: 112
Views: 123,947
Posted By BobD

Rachel, you may think that 2+ hours a day flight...

Rachel, you may think that 2+ hours a day flight training is not much, but believe me, in a high stress situation such as aviation training, it is mentally very tiring. Put this together with the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2016, 08:21
Replies: 22
Views: 11,635
Posted By BobD

Noflynomore, It really pi$$es me off to see this...

Noflynomore, It really pi$$es me off to see this sort of comment on a public forum. Not only is it extremely rude, but it can only discourage those less experienced amongst us (and that includes me...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2016, 18:08
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,508,235
Posted By BobD

Absolutely not ! Rather the LAA committee...

Absolutely not !

Rather the LAA committee (especially the Chairman Brian Davies ) should be congratulated on a fair debate, and supporting the democratic objective. There were a couple of attempts...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2016, 11:43
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,508,235
Posted By BobD

Barry Tempest is here. Not sure if Ewald is,...

Barry Tempest is here. Not sure if Ewald is, wouldn't recognise him as he appears to be camera shy 😈😈😈
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2016, 10:46
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,508,235
Posted By BobD

Just arrived for the LAA AGM, and TCT is here !...

Just arrived for the LAA AGM, and TCT is here ! This should get interesting.......
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2016, 07:45
Replies: 1,126
Views: 638,686
Posted By BobD

LAA AGM

I am planning to fly to the LAA AGM on Saturday 22nd October, from Gamston to Sywell, leaving approx. 09:30, returning approx. 17:00, and have a spare seat available. PM me if interested.
BobD
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2016, 07:08
Replies: 41
Views: 22,341
Posted By BobD

Or could it be The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth...

Or could it be The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth ? If not, it's still worth a read.
BobD
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2016, 10:14
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,508,235
Posted By BobD

You can e-mail the proxy form back to the LAA,...

You can e-mail the proxy form back to the LAA, once completed. I asked the same question on the LAA Forum, and was advised this was acceptable. If you don't have ready access to a printer (as I don't...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2016, 09:12
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,508,235
Posted By BobD

For those members of the LAA who cannot attend...

For those members of the LAA who cannot attend the AGM, but wish to express a view on this topic, a Proxy Form is now available from the LAA Website, and can be submitted by post, or by e-mail, with...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2016, 08:14
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,508,235
Posted By BobD

Moderators, please do NOT delete this thread ! It...

Moderators, please do NOT delete this thread ! It is highly amusing, and part of my morning ritual (much more interesting than the papers). There are bound to be more revelations to come.:\:\:\
...
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