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Forum: Private Flying

12th Feb 2013, 21:01

Replies: 27

Rumour

Views: 5,209

Posted By SinkRateSam

I thought VFR on top has been a "normal" practice...

I thought VFR on top has been a "normal" practice for ages already. No? :confused:

Forum: Private Flying

26th Jan 2013, 17:12

Replies: 11

Best Camera to record my flights

Views: 5,306

Posted By SinkRateSam

I don't know anything better for the job than the...

I don't know anything better for the job than the GoPro HERO3. Great quality, compact size and superb mounting opportunities. The image is also quite wide, so it's perfect for filming in even the...

Forum: Private Flying

13th Aug 2012, 19:13

Replies: 14

Oil in Quarts or Litres

Views: 2,923

Posted By SinkRateSam

Just go with the unit on your a/c's dipstick,...

Just go with the unit on your a/c's dipstick, basically the unit which AFM/POH talks about. That way it's clear to everyone how much you're actually putting in and adds to the convenience (even...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

9th Aug 2012, 17:38

Replies: 2

How does the reverse thrust on this video work?

Views: 5,328

Posted By SinkRateSam

Hi, I'm not a professional pilot, but...

Hi,

I'm not a professional pilot, but perhaps I'll dare to answer your question anyway. I stand corrected should any of the more knowledgeable guys chime in and explain this in more detail.

The...

Forum: Private Flying

8th Aug 2012, 17:15

Replies: 100

Crash filmed from cockpit

Views: 18,909

Posted By SinkRateSam

That's a very frightening piece of footage...

That's a very frightening piece of footage indeed. I don't understand why he didn't put her down immediately when it was evident that performance was insufficient. You could see it wasn't going to...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

15th Mar 2012, 13:26

Replies: 2

Electronic E6B

Views: 849

Posted By SinkRateSam

Yes. At least the Sporty's E6B is authorized for...

Yes. At least the Sporty's E6B is authorized for use during FAA, Canadian and German exams. They'll just clear the memory of it before you start by pulling the batteries out.

Forum: Private Flying

31st Dec 2011, 23:14

Replies: 6

Flying westbound should be positive FL. Explain please?

Views: 1,918

Posted By SinkRateSam

Hi there! That's correct. When RVSM is in...

Hi there!

That's correct. When RVSM is in effect between FL290 and FL410 (which is the case in pretty much all of Europe anyway) you would use the levels that you listed.

When outside RVSM, say...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

29th Dec 2011, 18:26

Replies: 2

Oxford ATPL Editions

Views: 3,938

Posted By SinkRateSam

The fifth edition books were published in 2010,...

The fifth edition books were published in 2010, so those books have to be either of 3rd or 4th edition (I suspect 4th).

Shouldn't however make that much of a difference. :ugh:

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

13th Apr 2011, 15:28

Replies: 36

Too short?

Views: 14,827

Posted By SinkRateSam

AFAIK some airlines do have certain height...

AFAIK some airlines do have certain height requirements for new recruited pilots. For example, in my country Finnair states that an absolutely minimum height of 163cm will be accepted. They operate...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

8th Apr 2011, 15:52

Replies: 62

Is pilot still considered as a viable career?

Views: 10,315

Posted By SinkRateSam

I utterly and wholeheartedly agree with the above...

I utterly and wholeheartedly agree with the above posts.

Not that I'd know much about it really, being the young chap I am, but there are quite a few obvious risks in "putting your life and soul"...

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