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Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2011, 03:05
Replies: 69
Views: 9,783
Posted By MR.X99

Don,t know how we got onto medicals,but thats...

Don,t know how we got onto medicals,but thats fine.I noticed doctors have super egos concerned primarily with pulling down $200k+.
I popped in for a NPPL Medical declaration and the guy was clueless...
Forum: Canada
13th Jan 2011, 19:40
Replies: 24
Views: 21,560
Posted By MR.X99

Used to work for him. Did a ferry shuttle crashed...

Used to work for him. Did a ferry shuttle crashed in the convent. Yep hard old place to work for sure.All new faces. Good memories though when sober.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2011, 11:18
Replies: 1,126
Views: 639,010
Posted By MR.X99

Also will share costs of pleasure flight at the...

Also will share costs of pleasure flight at the above aerodromes.Sunny day action. Good Air time Sunday lunch action. Living Large:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2011, 14:14
Replies: 69
Views: 9,783
Posted By MR.X99

Thanks for the Intel.

Thanks for the Intel.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2011, 02:32
Replies: 69
Views: 9,783
Posted By MR.X99

I am from Western Canada. Currently in Malaysia...

I am from Western Canada. Currently in Malaysia and on contract in the UK.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2011, 02:23
Replies: 69
Views: 9,783
Posted By MR.X99

Yes I have,they were introduced in the mid-90,s....

Yes I have,they were introduced in the mid-90,s. The primary difference is in the medical. In the UK for a NPPL one does not need to visit an aviation medical examiner. The medical is the same as for...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2011, 02:13
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By MR.X99

VAT in UK just went up by a whopping 2.5% in the...

VAT in UK just went up by a whopping 2.5% in the last few weeks. So flight training just went up 2.5%. Don,t know if there is a shortage of commercial pilots,but I,m on the private flying thread.
...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 23:30
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By MR.X99

Tax Free Flight Training & Grants

What a concept. That is a good business idea.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 23:27
Replies: 119
Views: 16,092
Posted By MR.X99

Wow! I did not realize this. I no runway...

Wow! I did not realize this. I no runway lights,$50 for every "touch & go" :ugh:

Need aerospace reform in the UK or have it run out of Brussels. That should be law,just like having lights on your...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 23:17
Replies: 69
Views: 9,783
Posted By MR.X99

Devil I never realized that students had to pay for...

I never realized that students had to pay for "touch & Goes" each time during flight training. That is very poor practice. So really practicing landing could add $2000 on to flight training.

It is...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 11:36
Replies: 69
Views: 9,783
Posted By MR.X99

I do not drink friend, but I appreciate your...

I do not drink friend, but I appreciate your contribution to the debate perhaps a positive Englishman is to be found yes?
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 10:59
Replies: 69
Views: 9,783
Posted By MR.X99

Legislation would have to be re-written. ...

Legislation would have to be re-written.
Privately owned airstrips can be addressed ,subsidized and maintained by the treasury,under the guise of national interest.
It is very clear we must begin...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 10:19
Replies: 69
Views: 9,783
Posted By MR.X99

End of Landing Fee's in UK

Being fortunate enough to fly in Canada I never had to once pay for landing fee's. I,m sure the tax department sorted all that out. The point I,m trying to put out there is in the UK in order to...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 02:19
Replies: 48
Views: 13,106
Posted By MR.X99

Help Save the Rainforest...delete this thread...

Help Save the Rainforest...delete this thread now! A ll we need is a A380 being made out of wood.:{
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2011, 00:18
Replies: 1,126
Views: 639,010
Posted By MR.X99

Denham & Wycombe X-Canadian Bush Pilot

Starting to convert my license. Live in Earls Court glad to have found this thread. Will gladly sit right seat in anything. Light & Heavy jets & piston & turbo props light twins & singles.Anything to...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2011, 23:53
Replies: 48
Views: 13,106
Posted By MR.X99

Perhaps as one would make a wooden...

Perhaps as one would make a wooden boat.Nostalgia.But mass production No.I,m sure it will be agreed that that the cheapest manufacturing is in tubular and fabric combinations with some carbon fiber...
Forum: Medical & Health
6th Jan 2011, 09:00
Replies: 8
Views: 4,551
Posted By MR.X99

I completely agree.What I don,t agree with is the...

I completely agree.What I don,t agree with is the six month term. Perhaps two weeks until blood tests are conclusive etc. Then a further decision can be made. But to ban operations for 6 months "is...
Forum: Medical & Health
6th Jan 2011, 01:23
Replies: 8
Views: 4,551
Posted By MR.X99

Thats Normal. As an athlete we see that...

Thats Normal.
As an athlete we see that frequently in the Gym. Ladies feeling faint/fainting and Muslim men during Ramadan also. Low blood sugar I guess.
If you wish to loose weight stop the carbs....
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2011, 01:16
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By MR.X99

Go wherever you feel like,follow the weather and...

Go wherever you feel like,follow the weather and let the Great Spirit be your Co-pilot. Head to Innsbruck.......follow Sun.:ok:

Safety First.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2011, 01:39
Replies: 56
Views: 7,347
Posted By MR.X99

I would have to agree.A measure of self-regulated...

I would have to agree.A measure of self-regulated professional discipline could be added but generally yes.We are dealing with statistical probability.Sport flyers ????

A Medical for class 2 is...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2011, 01:25
Replies: 6
Views: 6,572
Posted By MR.X99

Smile I remember flying around down there. Just...

I remember flying around down there. Just remember the place is loaded with restricted military airspace. Area 51 being a famous one. We were time building(air head kids) and flew into restricted...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2011, 01:59
Replies: 38
Views: 18,139
Posted By MR.X99

You wouldn't advise a young person to go into the...

You wouldn't advise a young person to go into the jungle without advising him/her about the scorpions and the snakes.
There is professional advise and friendly advise.My friend you might just find a...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2011, 01:40
Replies: 20
Views: 2,111
Posted By MR.X99

Yes agree,microlight first. You,ll meet some real...

Yes agree,microlight first. You,ll meet some real down to earth folk,who will get you in the air for a couple of thousand.Better value for money.

Fly Safe.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2011, 01:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,009
Posted By MR.X99

Well first thing you can do is : 1. Get the...

Well first thing you can do is :

1. Get the CAA medical email address.
2. Find a musical track.
3. Make a video of you getting in and out of the airplane,whilst dancing to the music.
4.Email it...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2011, 10:42
Replies: 38
Views: 18,139
Posted By MR.X99

Sport Aviation & General aviation for weekend...

Sport Aviation & General aviation for weekend pilots, who prefer flight to say fast cars or motorcycles, will be supported,in the future, primarily from Microlight & Ultralight & Advanced Ultralight...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2011, 06:19
Replies: 38
Views: 18,139
Posted By MR.X99

Quickest & Cheapest way to get PPL in UK

The cheapest way to get into the air is via the Microlight & ULTRALIGHT. route.
Medical is only 25 pounds
Less hours required
Logged time is cheaper and counts towards NPPL & PPL.
It is a waste...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2011, 05:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Posted By MR.X99

Case in Point:$800 for a JAR CAT 1 medical is...

Case in Point:$800 for a JAR CAT 1 medical is pure 100% ripp off. We are not astronauts .Further in my opinion paying for a type rating should be against the law.

The likes of Michael O'leary of...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2011, 05:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Posted By MR.X99

I would venture to say that the final days of...

I would venture to say that the final days of aviation training in the UK are close. Denham Pilot Center will do 140 per/hour with a 152 and an instructor.
I would fully support the reintroduction...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2011, 05:52
Replies: 17
Views: 3,712
Posted By MR.X99

Yes Lots of mountain experience.Declared my first...

Yes Lots of mountain experience.Declared my first emergency south west of Denver at 9500 got lost and socked in with a buddy in thunderstorms.Couldn,t climb any higher downdraft were horrendous.Were...
Forum: Freight Dogs
31st Dec 2010, 11:51
Replies: 98
Views: 64,427
Posted By MR.X99

Would of fit in well in Yellowknife once upon a...

Would of fit in well in Yellowknife once upon a time but I understand the Ice Road Truckers got alot of theta action.Still use for a good utility aircraft like that somewhere. Oil & Gas exploration.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2010, 09:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,295
Posted By MR.X99

I might be able to help a bit JANES AIRCRAFT...

I might be able to help a bit JANES AIRCRAFT HANDBOOK is one option also there is the aircraft bluebook available for used aircraft brokers.Controller website has most types listed.
It doesn,t have...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2010, 09:04
Replies: 26
Views: 4,838
Posted By MR.X99

Bob if you did the maths you might find it might...

Bob if you did the maths you might find it might just be as economical to stay put and take a NPPL.Just a thought 35 hours you need. Don,t hane to fly to the states pay food & hotel etc.Car rental...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2010, 09:01
Replies: 17
Views: 3,712
Posted By MR.X99

UK TO Alps Trip

Looking for someone in the UK who is interested in such a trip.Shared Costs ,would like to crunch the numbers aircraft type etc.
SUMMER2011
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2010, 03:31
Replies: 27
Views: 12,488
Posted By MR.X99

In Northern Canada we liked the ice to I think...

In Northern Canada we liked the ice to I think about 12 inch,s sounds like a good starting point.Scotland would not get safe ice. In the North its -20,-30 for a good few weeks before Ice Roads...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2010, 03:22
Replies: 10
Views: 1,328
Posted By MR.X99

Yes agreed but not a big issue just stay local. A...

Yes agreed but not a big issue just stay local. A good common sense approach.There seems to be much not agreed upon with medical regulations internationally with the NPPL the wise-men have opted out...
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