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Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2020, 14:05
Replies: 41
Views: 8,125
Posted By gantshill

I think there are a whole bunch of other skills...

I think there are a whole bunch of other skills that are relevant and that flying can demonstrate - multi-tasking, working under pressure, being a good communicator, and many others. I would (and do)...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2020, 22:50
Replies: 44
Views: 10,664
Posted By gantshill

daxwax - this is really useful. How long did it...

daxwax - this is really useful. How long did it take you to study/prepare for all the exams?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2020, 20:45
Replies: 44
Views: 10,664
Posted By gantshill

thanks! On the CAA website it says “You must...

thanks! On the CAA website it says “You must complete at least 150 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction.“ Surely this can’t mean 150 hours in a classroom?? Is that what you did? I have sent...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2020, 20:29
Replies: 44
Views: 10,664
Posted By gantshill

Thanks, this seems like some actionable advice....

Thanks, this seems like some actionable advice. Would anyone have and care to share their experiences of various distance-based learning course/materials? E.g. CATS v Bristol etc?
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2020, 17:28
Replies: 44
Views: 10,664
Posted By gantshill

Competency based Instrument rating

Hi,

Happy new year to all!

I am a PPL with around 160 hours total time and a lapsed IMC-R (restricted IR). Thinking about going all out and doing the IR. Looking at what/who/where for the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2018, 22:55
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By gantshill

Yeah that all sounds pretty reassuring actually....

Yeah that all sounds pretty reassuring actually. An easterly wind would be nice so I don't have to play chicken with the TMA when turning base! Think I will plan it all and then see how I feel on the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2018, 15:57
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By gantshill

thank you (just discovered how to quote!) - does...

thank you (just discovered how to quote!) - does this mean I can fly directly over the built up areas in this corridor below the 1500’ TMA floor?? I can see no other way apart from weaving in and out...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2018, 13:53
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By gantshill

Thanks! How would you approach saint Cyr from the...

Thanks! How would you approach saint Cyr from the north without overflying any towns/built up areas? There seems to be a solid wall east-west along the Seine, but obviously with the TMA above it...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2018, 18:45
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By gantshill

Thanks that's all really helpful. The other thing...

Thanks that's all really helpful. The other thing I found when reading was that the French are very strict on minimums (i.e. 1000' to 5000' AGL minimum depending on size of built up area), but then...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2018, 13:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By gantshill

Saint Cyr

I am planning/considering a VFR trip to Saint Cyr and was wondering if anyone knows where I can find the AIP Aerodrome information? I’ve looked here:
...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2017, 09:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,597
Posted By gantshill

Haha I thought that too. Thanks for the advice -...

Haha I thought that too. Thanks for the advice - I booked a warrior II out of Cuatro Vientos with an instructor and I'm looking forward to it!
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2017, 08:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,597
Posted By gantshill

Madrid

Hi,

I am going away for a week to Madrid and I have a spare Sunday there, so was wondering if anybody knows any decent airfields/flying schools? Looking to hire a PA28 or C152 for an hour or two...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2016, 13:04
Replies: 24
Views: 4,398
Posted By gantshill

But I don't think a microlight is an "SEP...

But I don't think a microlight is an "SEP aeroplane" (correct me if I'm wrong) so technically the revised ANO effectively says those hours still do not count. I have actually emailed the CAA for...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2016, 23:06
Replies: 24
Views: 4,398
Posted By gantshill

Great, very helpful responses, many thanks. ...

Great, very helpful responses, many thanks.

So yes I think my issue would be about PPL revalidation. The attractiveness of joining a CT group is clearly the cheap flying, and in a lovely little...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2016, 22:11
Replies: 24
Views: 4,398
Posted By gantshill

Ah good one G! So it is indeed a microlight owing...

Ah good one G! So it is indeed a microlight owing to the calibrated and not indicated stall speed.

Yes according to the manual, the max weight seems to vary depending on some kind of...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2016, 18:20
Replies: 24
Views: 4,398
Posted By gantshill

But from the CAA web page on microlights: "A...

But from the CAA web page on microlights:

"A microlight is an aeroplane designed to carry either one person or two people (and not more) and which has a maximum total weight authorised (MTWA) not...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2016, 17:01
Replies: 24
Views: 4,398
Posted By gantshill

CTSW classification and SEP revalidation

Hi all,

I've found a lot of opinions on the internet suggesting that hours in a microlight may not count towards those needed for PPL(a) revalidation. Indeed, last year there are opinions on the...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2016, 09:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By gantshill

That made me laugh

That made me laugh
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2016, 06:52
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By gantshill

Thanks for the useful tips! I suspect routing via...

Thanks for the useful tips! I suspect routing via KONAN might be easier. Will give it a go!
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2016, 16:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By gantshill

Wonderful! Thanks :) Couple of other...

Wonderful! Thanks :)

Couple of other questions if I may!

Regarding ATC, would I be best served by switching from Manston to Oostende approach mid-channel, or to Lille first? Prefer to be on...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2016, 15:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By gantshill

Oostende

Hi everyone,

I am planning a morning trip to Oostende from the Southeast (UK) in the near future and I was just after some tips! Planning to return the following morning so that I stay fresh for...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2016, 21:41
Replies: 10
PPL
Views: 2,146
Posted By gantshill

I did mine at Stapleford too. I think the most...

I did mine at Stapleford too. I think the most difficult bit was dealing with frequent cancellations due to weather!! On the plus side, did a lot of flying in some interesting weather and lots of...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2016, 21:34
Replies: 22
Views: 5,022
Posted By gantshill

Thanks for all these great and helpful responses....

Thanks for all these great and helpful responses. Alas it was largely winds aloft that kept me grounded today, it all looked like far too much hard work all round!
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2016, 10:17
Replies: 22
Views: 5,022
Posted By gantshill

Flying and gusts

I have a question about flying when there are gusts. I'm a low hours pilot. I realise individual pilots have their own thresholds and limitations about what is and isn't acceptable flying weather....
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2016, 19:00
Replies: 25
Views: 5,405
Posted By gantshill

Great answer

Great answer
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2016, 18:05
Replies: 25
Views: 5,405
Posted By gantshill

Very helpful, thanks. I was indeed being UK...

Very helpful, thanks. I was indeed being UK specific (sorry, should have mentioned). I guess the answer is 1. Use an existing procedure to get into VMC below MSA, or 2. can get traffic/deconfliction...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2016, 15:23
Replies: 25
Views: 5,405
Posted By gantshill

chevvron - thankfully I know how to request and...

chevvron - thankfully I know how to request and utilise a traffic service, which I would always do in IMC. It was more a case of seeing if there are other specific RT/ATC requests that I'm not aware...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2016, 15:21
Replies: 25
Views: 5,405
Posted By gantshill

Yes exactly, radar-vectored cloud break. Is there...

Yes exactly, radar-vectored cloud break. Is there a specific phrase eg "request radar-vectored cloud break"?

Or is it just a case of having a traffic service and descending not below MSA? I...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2016, 13:06
Replies: 25
Views: 5,405
Posted By gantshill

RT phraseology for let downs

Hello everybody,

I have an IR(R) but I'm not entirely clear or the correct RT phraseology when wanting a radar service let-down through cloud. I wondered if anyone could clarify this?

Thanks
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2015, 08:02
Replies: 47
Views: 9,130
Posted By gantshill

Throwing in towel

I don't usually post on forums as I'm a bit shy I guess! But the first post resonated with me a little.

I also had a few gaps in my ppl training a few years ago, and I hit a 'wall' when it came to...
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