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Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2017, 17:00
Replies: 16
Views: 2,291
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

The default TA in controlled airspace in France...

The default TA in controlled airspace in France is 5000 ft. In practice, this can extend to the area around and potentially below as well.


The French enforce the semi-circular rule far more...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2017, 14:50
Replies: 11
Views: 1,749
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

I am 6'4+ and my regular steed is a PA28-160. No...

I am 6'4+ and my regular steed is a PA28-160. No problem at all as the seat slides well back. The pax seat is the same and there is no problem keeping feet clear of pedals. Space behind is then...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2017, 10:34
Replies: 8
Views: 2,584
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

Actually you can, and I did. So long as the...

Actually you can, and I did. So long as the examiner has the appropriate CAA accreditation there is no problem.


The IMC is now the IR(R) but I do not think anything has changed in material...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2017, 11:59
Replies: 33
Views: 4,645
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

Woodvale and Lossie - make sure you have Crown...

Woodvale and Lossie - make sure you have Crown Indemnity document with you, or expect a surcharge. Telephone on the day to check that your PPR will be honoured (things change quickly).

...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2017, 15:16
Replies: 16
Views: 5,354
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

In Belgium ATC are very helpful at providing...

In Belgium ATC are very helpful at providing clearances through Class D CTRs. They may specify a different altitude to your preference, but 4000 feet +/- 1000 feet should be possible.


In...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2017, 10:37
Replies: 25
Views: 6,848
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

They are all in the AIP ENR 5.2. AIAAs start...

They are all in the AIP ENR 5.2. AIAAs start on page 12.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2017, 13:16
Replies: 19
Views: 4,712
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

The answers to your questions depend to some...

The answers to your questions depend to some extent on where you are starting from and what you are flying, but I always route from the Isle of Wight (St Catherines point) to Cherbourg, then Carteret...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2016, 14:48
Replies: 19
Views: 3,857
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

Indeed. I should have said that EFT was the...

Indeed. I should have said that EFT was the minimum flying training. Many have much more.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2016, 14:37
Replies: 19
Views: 3,857
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

There is a fundamental misconception in the...

There is a fundamental misconception in the original post. All RAF drone pilots complete Elementary Flying Training in the Tutor culminating in an instrument flying test before getting anywhere near...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2016, 14:00
Replies: 28
Views: 5,036
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

The article is correct in that the CAA have...

The article is correct in that the CAA have published their opinion that the Thames is too busy to be considered suitable for ditching and should be considered a built-up area.

Since that...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2016, 13:46
Replies: 28
Views: 5,036
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

Assuming that you are single engine, there is no...

Assuming that you are single engine, there is no route to the LCY overhead that will allow you to glide clear in the event of engine failure. Once you are far enough East to be legal, you may as...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2014, 11:32
Replies: 7
Views: 3,807
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

Our PA28 group looked at various iPad based...

Our PA28 group looked at various iPad based solutions including SkyDemon but ended up with a 695 that we are very happy with.


The overall functionality of SkyDemon is better but what swung it...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2014, 09:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,863
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

Bembridge and Sandown both have allocated a/g...

Bembridge and Sandown both have allocated a/g frequencies, so is Safetycom relevant in this case?
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2014, 10:54
Replies: 211
Views: 48,430
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

In the US and much of Europe one can flightplan...

In the US and much of Europe one can flightplan on the presumption of a class D transit request being granted (from memory, in the US you only have to establish 2 way comms). In the UK, one has to...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2014, 11:51
Replies: 35
Views: 22,142
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

It is a few years since I was at AAA, but some of...

It is a few years since I was at AAA, but some of the staff had administrator access to the online booking system and could move or cancel bookings. This was usually done if an aircraft went tech...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2014, 16:43
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

Looks like AirNav Pro.

Looks like AirNav Pro.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2014, 15:49
Replies: 15
Views: 2,418
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

The main chart in the link is for Low Level...

The main chart in the link is for Low Level Airways. The CTL frequencies are primarily for access to airways and the TMA (same as London Control).

The smaller FIS chart (which I have never...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2014, 14:01
Replies: 15
Views: 2,418
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

Most FIS sectors are radar equipped but do not...

Most FIS sectors are radar equipped but do not provide a radar service as such. Sometimes you will be formally 'radar identified' other times it is only when they call specific traffic that you...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2013, 08:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,853
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

Venice Lido is South of Manchester and has a...

Venice Lido is South of Manchester and has a Grand Piano in the foyer. It's the only one I have seen at an airfield.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2013, 18:09
Replies: 10
Views: 4,765
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

There is a full price list somewhere on the...

There is a full price list somewhere on the Cannes airport website. It is very reasonable (cheaper than Shoreham) and an excellent GA destination. Fuel is not too expensive either (relatively...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2012, 10:02
Replies: 12
Views: 1,513
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

One word of caution (actually a few words). In...

One word of caution (actually a few words). In some jurisdictions (not UK), to fly an IFR approach (even a practice) would require you to be on an IFR flight plan which would in turn require the P1...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2011, 13:43
Replies: 10
Views: 2,849
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

Bembridge and Sandown are both open to visitors. ...

Bembridge and Sandown are both open to visitors.

Bembridge is now operated by the gliding club. Details are on the web but the golden rule is DO NOT WALK ACROSS THE RUNWAY! Lunch is at the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2011, 15:07
Replies: 23
Views: 8,741
Posted By Tall_Guy_in_a_PA28

I could not justify the cost of a Brompton for 2...

I could not justify the cost of a Brompton for 2 or 3 sorties a year, so went for the cheaper Dahon Speed D7. I paid £299 (special offer about three years ago) but they seem to be closer to £399...
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