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Forum: North America
8th Jun 2016, 00:59
Replies: 22
Views: 6,384
Posted By ianwild

A slightly orthogonal question on a similar topic...

A slightly orthogonal question on a similar topic so forgive me for putting it here. I'm currently working through the journey of getting an FAA PPL > IR > CPL having been flying on my UK PPL in the...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2015, 22:35
Replies: 8
Views: 2,907
Posted By ianwild

Gotcha - Much appreciated Chaps. My UK...

Gotcha - Much appreciated Chaps.

My UK Medical and PPL both expire during next year. I guess I just need to decide whether to go back to the UK to renew or do it here. What I'd really like to do...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2015, 20:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,907
Posted By ianwild

Didn't realise it had to be renewed... Does...

Didn't realise it had to be renewed... Does anyone have a view on taking an FAA PPL instead of continuing on the foreign based license?

As far as I can see I have all the hours logged I would...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2015, 23:11
Replies: 18
Views: 3,012
Posted By ianwild

I recently relocated from the UK to California...

I recently relocated from the UK to California and flying in the San Francisco Bay area is stunning (I'm based out of KCCR, but I suspect Palo Alto or Livermore have better aircraft options).
...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2014, 12:44
Replies: 26
Views: 4,451
Posted By ianwild

I live in Sheffield and after some research ended...

I live in Sheffield and after some research ended up flying aeros in a Slingsby at Leicester. Bit of a treck, but I couldn't find any more cost effective options locally.

Ian
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2013, 12:19
Replies: 15
Views: 2,474
Posted By ianwild

I've flown in Florida. It didn't seem that much...

I've flown in Florida. It didn't seem that much cheaper, although I was certainly able to rent nicer aircraft for the same money.

It's pretty obvious speaking to some professional pilots that...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2013, 01:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,359
Posted By ianwild

Can't hurt to mention that SkyDemon Light...

Can't hurt to mention that SkyDemon Light (http://www.skydemonlight.com) is pretty fab for a quick look at nearby airfields and routing. That's such a great resource it deserves a plug wherever...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2013, 03:42
Replies: 29
Views: 5,586
Posted By ianwild

Any suggestions where I could find this for FSX? ...

Any suggestions where I could find this for FSX?

During my PPL course I saved a lot more than £200 by consolidating my learning using FSX. You do have to invest the time in setting it up right,...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2013, 11:02
Replies: 24
Views: 8,543
Posted By ianwild

That's only true out of the box. If you're...

That's only true out of the box. If you're prepared to invest in some decent monitor real-estate and a Track-IR (plus as has been said, proper flight controls and a decent aeroplane model - Realair...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2012, 11:35
Replies: 18
Views: 2,861
Posted By ianwild

I'm a new PPL but learnt at Nethers. It's a...

I'm a new PPL but learnt at Nethers. It's a fantastic place and the Sunday lunch rightfully brings in the crowds. The windmills to the West and Chimney at Creswell to the south are pretty good...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2012, 21:47
Replies: 62
Views: 12,202
Posted By ianwild

Would I be right in thinking the Irish sea is a...

Would I be right in thinking the Irish sea is a lot more brutal than the Channel?

Assuming sea condition / proximity to other craft is a consideration in terms of survival chances, would the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2012, 21:16
Replies: 62
Views: 12,202
Posted By ianwild

Crossing the Irish sea in a single

The Flight to the Isle of Man thread (http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/497586-flight-isle-man.html#post7457866) has played on my mind quite a bit.

One trip I hope to do once my PPL flying is...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Oct 2012, 23:31
Replies: 26
Views: 16,638
Posted By ianwild

For VFR flying in MSFS, you need Track-IR imo -...

For VFR flying in MSFS, you need Track-IR imo - No point trying without!

I'm a brand new PPL and I've not landed at many places, but in no wind I was taught to turn when the furthest corner of...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Oct 2012, 12:27
Replies: 10
Views: 9,755
Posted By ianwild

Spamming aside (and I think it was a one-off?) I...

Spamming aside (and I think it was a one-off?) I found PPLCruiser massively valuable in both helping me prepare for the specific exam questions and in assisting with my learning / consolidation of...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2012, 22:01
Replies: 26
Views: 6,887
Posted By ianwild

Rumour has it (us Apple fanboys love our rumours)...

Rumour has it (us Apple fanboys love our rumours) that the iPad Mini will be launched on November the 2nd, if not sooner.

In my mind, that will be the perfect size (7.5 Inches perhaps) for a...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2012, 19:12
Replies: 24
Views: 6,567
Posted By ianwild

I used an iPhone App called MotionX for exactly...

I used an iPhone App called MotionX for exactly this purpose. I'm pretty sure it was free, but if not it was certainly inexpensive.

Track with a Google Map overlay, vertical and speed profile...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2012, 19:01
Replies: 10
Views: 6,034
Posted By ianwild

I've not heard any sense on the subject, but a...

I've not heard any sense on the subject, but a friend hit the same problem and I know the club has submitted a couple of applications with the same score entered in both sections for the exams that...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2012, 20:29
Replies: 25
Views: 6,823
Posted By ianwild

When flying the nav and diversion keep a good eye...

When flying the nav and diversion keep a good eye on where you actually are and update your ETA based on progress at the quarter and half way points, even if the time hasn't changed. Don't just fly...
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