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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners

26th May 2011, 00:44

Replies: 21

Throttle technique during landing

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Posted By W.D. Charlwood

In my day, ALL approaches were glide approaches -...

In my day, ALL approaches were glide approaches - commenced immediately after turning onto base leg. Thus, accurate control of airspeed and rate of flare became second nature. The current technique...

Forum: Private Flying

17th Mar 2011, 02:07

Replies: 33

PPL Flight over Water

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Posted By W.D. Charlwood

Save up for a Twin Rating!

Save up for a Twin Rating!

Forum: Private Flying

8th Mar 2011, 02:58

Replies: 34

Piper Tomahawk

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Posted By W.D. Charlwood

Piper Tomahawk

Does anybody else think that the Tomahawk is a very good trainer?

Forum: Flight Testing

12th Jan 2011, 00:33

Replies: 5

Handley Page HP 88

Views: 4,203

Posted By W.D. Charlwood

Thanks for drawing my attention to British...

Thanks for drawing my attention to British Experimental Turbojet Aircraft by Barry Jones. My local library managed to interloan me a copy. I must admit to finding the book a little shallow and am...

Forum: Flight Testing

26th Dec 2010, 00:36

Replies: 5

Handley Page HP 88

Views: 4,203

Posted By W.D. Charlwood

HP 88 Accident

Gentlemen - Thank you both for your very prompt and interesting messages. I shall check the references upon my return to the UK in June.

Forum: Flight Testing

25th Dec 2010, 01:36

Replies: 5

Handley Page HP 88

Views: 4,203

Posted By W.D. Charlwood

Handley Page HP 88

Does anyone have an official reference detailing the correct reasons for the accident to the above aircraft on 26th August 1951. There are many theories to be found on the web and in various...

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