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Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2012, 15:18
Replies: 15
Views: 3,515
Posted By cirrusdancer

I've been a member at Sherburn for a couple of...

I've been a member at Sherburn for a couple of years now and find it a friendly club with good facilities. I can't comment on the social side as I only go there to fly but catering is very good and...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2012, 16:57
Replies: 12
Views: 4,214
Posted By cirrusdancer

Thanks to all for the information, things are...

Thanks to all for the information, things are clearer now.

My original Medical Declaration is valid until I'm 65 in a couple of years time according to the NPPL website...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2012, 06:58
Replies: 12
Views: 4,214
Posted By cirrusdancer

NPPL renewal - how ?

It's coming up to the first renewal of my NPPL (SSEA) and I'm not sure what I actually have to do.
I meet the revalidation and renewal requirements and my medical is still valid so it's the actual...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2012, 18:38
Replies: 1
Views: 704
Posted By cirrusdancer

Great day at Sherburn today.

Fantastic day at Sherburn today, the Vintage and Veterans event.
Thanks to everybody for a great day, the committee for their work in organising it, all the helpers for managing everything from car...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2012, 15:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By cirrusdancer

It didn't want to know on my Mac. All it did...

It didn't want to know on my Mac.
All it did was spew out a few Java error mesages and returned to the prompt.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2012, 19:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By cirrusdancer

I'll be glad to take a look and see how it...

I'll be glad to take a look and see how it compares to an Excel spreadsheet.
What are the restrictions on the un-registered version ?
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2012, 09:05
Replies: 1,126
Views: 636,305
Posted By cirrusdancer

Sherburn fly out.

Planning to fly Sherburn <-> Halfpenny Green on the club fly out scheduled for 14th. April.
I have a spare seat in an AT-3 so PM me if interested.
Prefer a pilot to share cost and flying but...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2012, 08:35
Replies: 12
Views: 2,848
Posted By cirrusdancer

I like the idea of making a shade from an ice...

I like the idea of making a shade from an ice cream tub, any ideas on which flavour is best ?

There are commercial gizmos around for thse who don't like ice cream, google 'gps sun shade' and...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2012, 08:42
Replies: 12
Views: 2,848
Posted By cirrusdancer

I use Skydemon an a cheap Chinese GPS under a...

I use Skydemon an a cheap Chinese GPS under a greenhouse canopy (AT-3) and it's difficult to read directly in bright sunlight. Ok in normal conditions, but I can't read it directly on those rare hot...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2012, 10:39
Replies: 220
Views: 30,767
Posted By cirrusdancer

At the moment Sherburn doesn't have Mogas so...

At the moment Sherburn doesn't have Mogas so those who can't manage without it should check nearer the time to see if the situation has changed.
They (we) run the AT-3s on Avgas.
Other than that...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2012, 18:25
Replies: 21
Views: 2,351
Posted By cirrusdancer

Another thumbs up for Derek, though he's way down...

Another thumbs up for Derek, though he's way down south so you'll need to go and stay for a few days.
I stayed a couple of days and did 3 exams, including Air Law which was driving me nuts. It's...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2011, 08:59
Replies: 25
Views: 5,231
Posted By cirrusdancer

Weather websites.

Any recommendations for aviation related websites that are reasonable accurate at forecasting the weather 3 to 4 days ahead ?

I know it's a problem we all face, trying to work out the weather a ...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2011, 18:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,734
Posted By cirrusdancer

Are you thinking of Sackville Farm ? Number in...

Are you thinking of Sackville Farm ?
Number in SkyDemon is 01234 708877.
I flew Cranfield <-> Conington during my training and that's the only airfield I can think of around Santa Pod.

You...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2011, 09:53
Replies: 21
Views: 9,689
Posted By cirrusdancer

Remember the Darwin award...

Remember the Darwin award (http://www.darwinawards.com/legends/legends1998-11.html) for something similar :eek:
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2011, 07:07
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By cirrusdancer

This is what I used, has good example of the sort...

This is what I used, has good example of the sort of thing you'll need to do in the practical test.

CAA safety leaflet 22 ...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jul 2011, 13:02
Replies: 40
Views: 3,645
Posted By cirrusdancer

The higher initial payments are so the club gets...

The higher initial payments are so the club gets more money off you up front - helps their cash flow and has nothing to do with the actual hours flown. I don't know the figures but I understand a lot...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2011, 09:36
Replies: 34
Views: 4,724
Posted By cirrusdancer

First time I've used Headset Services but I sent...

First time I've used Headset Services but I sent them my DC headset on the 8th. and today received back a new replacement. I don't see much wrong with that service either from David Clark or Headset...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2011, 08:14
Replies: 18
Views: 1,925
Posted By cirrusdancer

Unhappy I can also vouch for Genghis the Engineer's...

I can also vouch for Genghis the Engineer's recommendation. Did my NPPL with them and found all the instructors a good bunch, though I did 99% of my training with one guy.

The instalment system...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2011, 15:15
Replies: 129
Views: 31,188
Posted By cirrusdancer

Don't forget that training records also have the...

Don't forget that training records also have the results of any written exams. If you've worked your way through 4 or 5 of those be a dreadful pain to have to re-sit them.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2011, 18:31
Replies: 19
Views: 6,015
Posted By cirrusdancer

Skydemon and cheapo GPS.

I was impressed by SkyDemon light for flight planning but I really wanted a cockpit GPS that confirmed where I was and warned me about where I shouldn't be so I bought a no-name GPS from a Chinaman...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2011, 11:44
Replies: 28
Views: 4,346
Posted By cirrusdancer

Thanks for the helpful replies, all is clear now....

Thanks for the helpful replies, all is clear now.
It as the 'radar service' that confused me a little as I thought that was IFR only. I thought accepting it could mean that the controller directing...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2011, 08:54
Replies: 28
Views: 4,346
Posted By cirrusdancer

Radar service.

During a very pleasant flight over the Yorkshire Dales I requested a transit through Leeds CTR. The nice controller gave me transit but once I entered the zone he advised me that it was "radar...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jun 2011, 09:16
Replies: 21
Views: 3,730
Posted By cirrusdancer

Sherburn have an excellent RT guide in the...

Sherburn have an excellent RT guide in the member's area of the website.
Download Login...
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2011, 08:25
Replies: 4
Views: 988
Posted By cirrusdancer

There are 2 museums at Coventry. Airbase -...

There are 2 museums at Coventry.
Airbase - AIRBASE - The live air museum (http://www.airbasecoventry.com/index.html) is the one on the airfield and will cost you £10 for entry. Interesting...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2011, 08:49
Replies: 16
Views: 4,672
Posted By cirrusdancer

I did my training at Cranfield when I lived in...

I did my training at Cranfield when I lived in Linslade, definitely easy to get to but can get busy during the week. Weekends it's like a graveyard, probably due to those expensive landing fees.
...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2011, 17:55
Replies: 10
Views: 4,861
Posted By cirrusdancer

I didn't have a lesson before the test but the...

I didn't have a lesson before the test but the friendly examiner took time to explain what was going to happen and the format of the test before we did the necessary. No pressure and having passed my...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2011, 14:18
Replies: 8
Views: 3,975
Posted By cirrusdancer

I can vouch for Derek Davidson who helped me get...

I can vouch for Derek Davidson who helped me get through some of the exams, especially Air Law. A day or two intense study is time well spent if you're stuck on a subject.
Nav I did by self study...
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