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Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2018, 19:59
Replies: 37
Views: 22,076
Posted By tacpot

I've seen that there is now an electric Cri-Cri....

I've seen that there is now an electric Cri-Cri. This could be a factor in a resurgence in interest in the design as the availability of the JPX engines was one of the factors holding it back. The...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2012, 11:16
Replies: 9
Views: 4,812
Posted By tacpot

As a practical proposition for touring the...

As a practical proposition for touring the Tri-pacer takes some beating.

I have a share in a PA22-150. It cruises at 100Kts at 30l/hr, will lift full fuel and three adults and take them more...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jun 2012, 10:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Posted By tacpot

It was fantastic, right up to the point where...

It was fantastic, right up to the point where they lit up their cigarettes next to an aircraft that had recently been losing fuel from a main tank. :ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2012, 13:18
Replies: 4
Views: 1,218
Posted By tacpot

There's probably a 152 share going at Derby as...

There's probably a 152 share going at Derby as well. Give Derby Aeroclub a call on 01283 733803 and ask if the Hotel Kilo Group are advertising a share. If there's a share up on their notice board,...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2012, 18:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Posted By tacpot

Legal and General - their underwriting...

Legal and General - their underwriting questionaire is here : http://www.legalandgeneral.com/bpcentre/Protection/ViewDocuments/Files/aviation.pdf
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2011, 08:52
Replies: 28
Views: 3,272
Posted By tacpot

Funfly has summed up recreational GA in UK much...

Funfly has summed up recreational GA in UK much beter than I could! :O:O:O
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2011, 22:09
Replies: 398
Views: 119,878
Posted By tacpot

Sad and wrong as this is, if there are not going...

Sad and wrong as this is, if there are not going to be enough aircraft for them to fly, they have to go.

Even one more training sortie for someone who isn't going to become operational is a...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2010, 12:18
Replies: 37
Views: 3,980
Posted By tacpot

That's the way to do it. If you can save...

That's the way to do it.

If you can save £200 per month easily for the next two years, not only will you have two thirds of the money needed to get your PPL, you will also KNOW that you can...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2010, 10:32
Replies: 7
Views: 1,075
Posted By tacpot

BEagle's reply to your question in Military...

BEagle's reply to your question in Military Aircrew is the correct, up-to-date situation.

tp
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2009, 12:06
Replies: 30
Views: 4,232
Posted By tacpot

The Council's decision to refuse the planning...

The Council's decision to refuse the planning application to lay the runway reinforcement, and the reasons behind this can be viewed at:

PublicAccess v7.4 @ Hambleton District Council:...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2009, 13:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By tacpot

5 weeks

I did mine in five weeks in the summer of 1981; but the UK PPL only required 38 hours training then. 45 Hours would take six weeks at that rate. Definitely a great way to spend the summer!
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2009, 23:22
Replies: 9
Views: 1,032
Posted By tacpot

Attitude Aviation looks good!

With three Citabrias, your friend have some protection from technical problems affecting a single aircraft. If you are doing an intensive course, the last thing you want is the one taildragger...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jun 2009, 17:17
Replies: 15
Views: 1,814
Posted By tacpot

Went to AeroExpo and saw something I didn't expect to...

A flying Avro Vulcan! But not at Wycombe. Saw it flying over the M6 north of the M54. It seemed to be doing a display somewhere towards Cosford. It looked truely amazing.

AeroExpo was good, but...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2009, 20:46
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By tacpot

Well done, what a beautiful day for it. See...

Well done, what a beautiful day for it.

See anything interesting?

tp
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2009, 17:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,156
Posted By tacpot

Yes, it is worth having some instruction if...

Yes, it is worth having some instruction if you've only trained on hard runways.

Things that are different about grass runways:

braking distances can be very variable, depending on how wet...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2009, 19:48
Replies: 11
Views: 1,894
Posted By tacpot

Derby Airfield is about the only alternative to...

Derby Airfield is about the only alternative to Tatenhill. I live in Stone and can get to Derby in the same time as I can get to Tatenhill.

Derby Aeroclub is a friendly place. The grass runways,...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2009, 10:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,935
Posted By tacpot

A brand new engine from Vans Aircraft (plus the...

A brand new engine from Vans Aircraft (plus the Empenage Kit & Video you need to buy to be able to buy the engine from Vans! :O) is only £28,000 plus shipping.

tp
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2009, 11:19
Replies: 17
Views: 1,828
Posted By tacpot

This advice may be hard to stomach, having just...

This advice may be hard to stomach, having just had the expense of an new engine, but have you considered fitting a fuel flow meter before you start the engine break-in?

A fuel flow meter pays...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2009, 15:42
Replies: 4
Views: 703
Posted By tacpot

The S2T Perfo product is an example of a now...

The S2T Perfo product is an example of a now common class of building materials; geoplastics and geotextiles.

You may find a builders merchant in Ireland that can supply of a very similar...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2009, 11:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,375
Posted By tacpot

I've been in just your situation; I was bought...

I've been in just your situation; I was bought one of the vouchers for Christmas, and went from Barton, just after I'd got my PPL.

I would go for a location where you are comfortable with the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2008, 20:25
Replies: 16
Views: 2,618
Posted By tacpot

110, but can anyone land this: Lunar...

110,

but can anyone land this:

Lunar Lander Simulator for TOP GUNS ONLY (http://www.squadron13.com/games/lander/lander.html)

(Hints: Ignore the text on the page, refresh the page to...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2008, 16:46
Replies: 23
Views: 3,177
Posted By tacpot

I always use GMT/UTC. The watch, clock and...

I always use GMT/UTC. The watch, clock and stopwatch I keep in my flightbag are all set to GMT/UTC, so the times I note down for brakes off/on/take off & landing are already in GMT/UTC.

Keep it...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Oct 2008, 21:09
Replies: 20
Views: 2,677
Posted By tacpot

A crosswind join over the numbers is part of the...

A crosswind join over the numbers is part of the standard ovehead join. I wouldn't go overboard on the R/T though. "G-XX, Airfield in sight, joining cross-wind." should be sufficient. Much more...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Oct 2008, 20:29
Replies: 20
Views: 2,677
Posted By tacpot

I'd aim to join the circuit on the crosswind leg...

I'd aim to join the circuit on the crosswind leg (from the north). This would be exactly where you would be after the descent on the deadside of a standard OHJ - with the Pilot in the LH seat having...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2008, 11:35
Replies: 22
Views: 2,386
Posted By tacpot

I bought the Energizer Headlight for my night...

I bought the Energizer Headlight for my night flying, £10 from Tescos in the UK. It works fine, is very comfortable, but looks daft if you are seen wearing it!

As well as varoius Maglights I keep...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2008, 20:27
Replies: 17
Views: 1,521
Posted By tacpot

Except that it can be a good confidence booster...

Except that it can be a good confidence booster if someone is a little nervous.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2008, 21:27
Replies: 13
Views: 5,646
Posted By tacpot

The following link gives you an idea why the...

The following link gives you an idea why the right bowser might cost a bit:

Air Transport - From experience, AVGAS bowser (http://www.hse.gov.uk/airtransport/avgasbowser.htm)


Good luck.
...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2008, 21:03
Replies: 17
Views: 1,521
Posted By tacpot

I think this course looks to be one of the better...

I think this course looks to be one of the better I have seen.

I've produced my own safety 'course' for anyone who flies with me on a regular basis, and the Fenland course seems likely to cover...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2008, 12:03
Replies: 64
Views: 16,065
Posted By tacpot

I noticed that the local Tesco's have a small set...

I noticed that the local Tesco's have a small set of bathroom scales you can buy for £2.98! No excuse not to have a set. Well done Tesco :D
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2008, 08:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,113
Posted By tacpot

Hi Nick, I've no direct experience of the...

Hi Nick,

I've no direct experience of the Jabiru (or the HMEC's), but the engine is reputed to be very quiet. As the HMEC 25 offers 15db of Active Noise Reduction, I'd expect them to perform...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2008, 08:09
Replies: 19
Views: 1,143
Posted By tacpot

Donair

Donair at East Midlands have taken over at last one of East Midlands Flying School's Warriors and has an Archer as well. Cost look reasonable from their website and you get to fly in & out of a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Mar 2008, 21:07
Replies: 7
Views: 2,112
Posted By tacpot

There's your problem. Your need to upgrade to a...

There's your problem. Your need to upgrade to a pencil-and-paper-and-eraser booking system. You will then find it runs much more smoothly.

tp
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2008, 22:07
Replies: 1
Views: 769
Posted By tacpot

Derby Aero Club have a Cessna 140 that they use...

Derby Aero Club have a Cessna 140 that they use for Tailwheel Difference Training. They may consider teaching for the PPL on it, but you'd have to ask. They used to do solo hire on the 140 but have...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2008, 12:16
Replies: 27
Views: 4,775
Posted By tacpot

If I'd been the guy's boss, I would have took him...

If I'd been the guy's boss, I would have took him to one side and said "Look, I'm gonna' have to haul you over the coals for this, AND it'll go on your disciplinaray record, but that's just Health &...
Forum: Questions
23rd Dec 2007, 23:39
Replies: 23
Views: 3,094
Posted By tacpot

Commercial aviation requires power systems with...

Commercial aviation requires power systems with the very high energy to weight ratios. I can't see any replacement technology coming along to beat the energy efficiency and power of the Jet engine...
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