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Forum: Rumours & News
23rd Mar 2017, 11:56
Replies: 392
Views: 218,703
Posted By powerless

As s simple SLF for years I have packed my laptop...

As s simple SLF for years I have packed my laptop and other electronics in my hold baggage, too lazy to drag it around at the airport.

Last year coming back from a business trip in Kenya I was...
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2015, 12:58
Replies: 46
Views: 8,250
Posted By powerless

Glad my slot to take in a glider is before the...

Glad my slot to take in a glider is before the masses start!
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2014, 11:03
Replies: 3
Views: 1,441
Posted By powerless

Suggest you look at Saltby, Buckminster Gliding...

Suggest you look at Saltby, Buckminster Gliding Club or at Hus Bos, The Gliding Centre. Both can be found on the web. Sure there are others and someone else will be along soon with suggestions.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2014, 11:12
Replies: 5
Views: 3,056
Posted By powerless

I read it to say the Nav died in the Hudson crash.

I read it to say the Nav died in the Hudson crash.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2014, 15:20
Replies: 44
Views: 5,430
Posted By powerless

I don’t think I am unusual in that I don’t often...

I don’t think I am unusual in that I don’t often post but doread a lot. As a glider pilot who onlyflies club gliders I have limited experience but find PPRuNe gives me a usefulinsight to how other...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2013, 12:17
Replies: 71
Views: 11,352
Posted By powerless

No photo on an FAA plastic card licence either. ...

No photo on an FAA plastic card licence either. Was told I have to have my passport with me as well to be legal.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2013, 13:51
Replies: 28
Views: 5,926
Posted By powerless

Fly gliders instead. Launched by an electric...

Fly gliders instead. Launched by an electric winch of couse.;)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Jun 2013, 11:49
Replies: 6
Views: 4,597
Posted By powerless

Hi Terry I would suggest you might get a...

Hi Terry

I would suggest you might get a start by looking at British Gliding Association >> Instructors (http://www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/instructors/index.htm) which is the BGA site referencing...
Forum: Private Flying
30th May 2013, 17:45
Replies: 40
Views: 4,586
Posted By powerless

I appreciate your negative view expressed about...

I appreciate your negative view expressed about gliders in another thread but maybe a couple of glider flights at your local club where you will get used to having a number [of] aircraft in close...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2012, 07:15
Replies: 2
Views: 965
Posted By powerless

Brilliant!:D

Brilliant!:D
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2012, 10:26
Replies: 11
Views: 4,307
Posted By powerless

Thumbs up I found the BBMF very helpful and, as long as...

I found the BBMF very helpful and, as long as they can fit it in without any major detour, may be willing to help. They agreed when I requested a fly past for a gliding club open day at an ex bomber...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2011, 10:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,495
Posted By powerless

Thanks for the confirmation of the BFR status,...

Thanks for the confirmation of the BFR status, just hope someone may have the answer to the add on of power rating.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2011, 13:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,495
Posted By powerless

FAA Glider rate to power?

Can anyone tell me what is involved in adding a power rating to my stand alone FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Glider rating? I am UK based but got my rating when on an extended business trip in...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2009, 06:51
Replies: 6
Views: 5,080
Posted By powerless

Many of the gliding clubs have their own SLMGs...

Many of the gliding clubs have their own SLMGs and have instructors who can train you. Have a look round and find the most convenient to you, list of all the clubs on BGA web site www.gliding.co.uk...
Forum: Private Flying
30th May 2009, 07:08
Replies: 345
Views: 32,354
Posted By powerless

Thanks Rod1, I guess you use a headset so will...

Thanks Rod1, I guess you use a headset so will have to see what the best solution for the audio in a glider will be.
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2009, 19:39
Replies: 345
Views: 32,354
Posted By powerless

Do you have any experience of these low cost PCAS...

Do you have any experience of these low cost PCAS units? As a glider pilot who only flies club aircraft this would seem a sensible addition to assist in spotting power aircraft. I don't cloud fly but...
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2009, 18:21
Replies: 20
Views: 6,506
Posted By powerless

Smile Might like to look at SPINE (Spine...

Might like to look at SPINE (Spine (http://www.enborne.f2s.com/gliding/spine.htm)) which is aimed mainly at glider pilots but has a simple filter that you can use to get what you need and allows a...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2009, 18:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By powerless

It could be because as is says " is also possible...

It could be because as is says " is also possible to access internationally distributed NOTAM issued by Foreign States" that they have to put the restriction on but if so it certainly should inform...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2009, 17:53
Replies: 9
Views: 1,070
Posted By powerless

Are you trying to access it from outside the UK? ...

Are you trying to access it from outside the UK? Seems to work fine for me also so perhaps it is trying to redirect you to another page that is not linked correctly. What url is showing when you...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2009, 12:30
Replies: 175
Views: 45,608
Posted By powerless

Wink Late starter, only 60 hrs learnt, mostly at Hus...

Late starter, only 60 hrs learnt, mostly at Hus Bos but also now have US PPL with glider rating. Agree it takes time but much more social than power at most places.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2008, 17:11
Replies: 12
Views: 6,556
Posted By powerless

I notice you are in Leicester so suggest you...

I notice you are in Leicester so suggest you visit The Gliding Centre at Husbands Bosworth (The Gliding Centre - Home (http://www.theglidingcentre.co.uk)) and have a talk the tug master. This...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2008, 12:22
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By powerless

Thanks for the fast and clear answers guys. Have...

Thanks for the fast and clear answers guys. Have looked at the full information you suggested and appreciate you have already found me the most consise part, plenty to read through whilst the...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2008, 18:03
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By powerless

Post FAA PPL glider to power?

Hi

I have an FAA PPL with just a Glider rating. Does anyone know what, apart from the medical side, is involved in adding a power rating to this or if it is just a complete start at the beginning...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2008, 09:40
Replies: 53
Views: 6,226
Posted By powerless

I don't have access to the NOTAMs but would have...

I don't have access to the NOTAMs but would have thought so.

From the responses I guess I won't bother asking anything in future. Thanks
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2008, 09:19
Replies: 53
Views: 6,226
Posted By powerless

We get lots of trafic across silverstone...

We get lots of trafic across silverstone including a fair number of military ones and the more the merrier I say. They mil ones are often low level and great to watch but because of the huge number...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2008, 08:57
Replies: 53
Views: 6,226
Posted By powerless

Tonker My point was not that it was...

Tonker

My point was not that it was dangerous, I am sure the crew know what they are doing, have all eventualities covered and it was 100% safe. My point is that Joe public see it as dangerous...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2008, 08:38
Replies: 53
Views: 6,226
Posted By powerless

Low level fast jets over Silverstone 25/6

Today (wednesday 25th) around 09:20 we had two fast jets low level across Silverstone circuit. As today is tyre testing the circuit is full of people so wondering if this was official or not?
...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2008, 06:38
Replies: 21
Views: 2,732
Posted By powerless

Thread creep! If you use the IRIS scheme at UK...

Thread creep!
If you use the IRIS scheme at UK airports the delay arriving back into the UK is very short. Lonest queue I have had at Heathrow is two people ahead of me and you don't have to deal...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2007, 16:43
Replies: 10
Views: 1,513
Posted By powerless

Food break on route

Just a reminder that as always you are welcome to stop off at the Gliding Centre at Husbands Bosworth where good food and amenities are available. Please ring 01858 880 521 or email...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th May 2007, 12:03
Replies: 82
Views: 18,999
Posted By powerless

Another name added.

Another name added.
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd May 2007, 09:20
Replies: 85
Views: 30,301
Posted By powerless

As SLF I am pleased to think that the guys and...

As SLF I am pleased to think that the guys and girls up front on a long haul are taking turns for a nap during the cruise so they are better able to handle anything thrown at them during the decent. ...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Mar 2007, 06:30
Replies: 33
Views: 4,339
Posted By powerless

Another reason for the extra delays at holiday...

Another reason for the extra delays at holiday times is that some people don't read the notices and only start emptying coins, removing shoes etc. when they reach the end of the queue and are told to...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2006, 18:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,225
Posted By powerless

Guess we will have to wait and see who arrives...

Guess we will have to wait and see who arrives then.:cool:
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2006, 06:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,225
Posted By powerless

Does a lack of comment mean that no Ppruners are...

Does a lack of comment mean that no Ppruners are coming?
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2006, 08:53
Replies: 3
Views: 815
Posted By powerless

The Ebuyer part number is 103054 and they are...

The Ebuyer part number is 103054 and they are £6.99 plus VAT but are showing as of stock at the moment! If you PM me with your details I will send you one to try. We stock them to ship with a...
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