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Forum: Space Flight and Operations
4th Feb 2010, 14:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By Thumpango

This is so bad! I made my Pprune account my mail...

This is so bad! I made my Pprune account my mail email server so I have lost everything.

Why wasn't any warning given before shutting off the Everyone.net pprune server?

A very cruel act...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2007, 16:08
Replies: 53
Views: 7,060
Posted By Thumpango

Lee-On -Solent

I regularly fly from Lee with aircraft hired from Carill Aviation.

In the days of mixed use, gliders and powered flight seemed to get along fine and I wasn't aware of any safety issues, although...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2006, 17:05
Replies: 13
Views: 2,270
Posted By Thumpango

El Berriel

I visited Gran Canaria in November and my hotel "Airtours Beach club" had a brilliant view of the threshold. Lots of activity, mostly Cessnas but I did spot a PA28 doing circuits. Unfortunately I...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2006, 11:13
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By Thumpango

Many Thanks IO540! Enjoy your time in Corfu.

Many Thanks IO540!

Enjoy your time in Corfu.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2006, 12:05
Replies: 13
Views: 1,537
Posted By Thumpango

Paphos

Flew with Griffon Aviation at Paphos in a PA28.

Don't expect to take any pictures as camera and passports had to be left behind before going airside.

Sightseeing was limited to flying up the...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2006, 21:15
Replies: 2
Views: 800
Posted By Thumpango

Kefalonia - GA?

Shortly to visit the Greek Island of Kefalonia on holiday.

Is there any GA activity at the airport, flying school, somewhere to rent a plane? Searching the internet hasn't provided any answers,...
Forum: Private Flying
31st May 2006, 00:13
Replies: 31
Views: 3,228
Posted By Thumpango

Tomahawk

I completed my training in Inverness in a Tomahawk and fell in love with it!

Easy to land, great vis, light and responsive.

Lot of talk about stalling characteristics, but I think you would...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2006, 22:14
Replies: 6
Views: 1,229
Posted By Thumpango

Inverness

I completed my training in Inverness. I found everyone at the airfield very friendly and helpful - it's a great place to fly in and out of, stunning scenery.

If you don't want to travel far I...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2006, 10:51
Replies: 37
Views: 4,677
Posted By Thumpango

I completed my PPL with The Highland Flying...

I completed my PPL with The Highland Flying School in Inverness and can thoroughly recommend them. Found everyone very helpful, also went back to do my night qualification. Inverness seems to have...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2005, 10:09
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By Thumpango

Many thanks BRL - I will give that a try!

Many thanks BRL - I will give that a try!
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2005, 10:39
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By Thumpango

Malta Air Show!

I have just returned from holiday in Malta.

Managed to do some flying with the Malta Flying school in their Cessna 152 - would recommend this school if you want to fly around the island.

And...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2005, 22:30
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Thumpango

Many thanks C & B, I look forward to seeing...

Many thanks C & B,

I look forward to seeing those views over Valetta!
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2005, 10:23
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Thumpango

Many thanks for the info Skydriller! you seem to...

Many thanks for the info Skydriller! you seem to have had an enjoyable experience in Malta.
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2005, 16:03
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Thumpango

Flying in Malta

Shortly off to Malta for a couple of weeks.

Can anyone recommend/suggest any flying schools I could visit for a trip round the Island?

Preferably PA28 compatible.

Many thanks.
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2005, 11:10
Replies: 25
Views: 2,945
Posted By Thumpango

During my PPL training I have had a number of...

During my PPL training I have had a number of maintainance "issues"!

Whilst doing my pre-flight checks I tend to check that the spark plug lead is attached to the plug. On one occassion, much to...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2005, 19:00
Replies: 12
Views: 1,200
Posted By Thumpango

Congrats!

Congratulations on your first solo!

It feels good eh? I remember mine, kept grinning for a week at least. Now you will leave the circuit at last! and do some nav.

Won't be long before you take...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2005, 18:36
Replies: 16
Views: 1,805
Posted By Thumpango

It's true alright! Carill made the decision a...

It's true alright! Carill made the decision a couple of months back. Both flying schools could keep going from Southampton, but could only keep their aircraft on the North Apron for short periods,...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2005, 18:54
Replies: 16
Views: 1,805
Posted By Thumpango

EGHI

I am not sure that the two schools at Southampton are under notice to quit.

What I do know is that the costs of operating a flying school there have risen to the extent that its difficult for a...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2005, 08:40
Replies: 30
Views: 2,765
Posted By Thumpango

Umm.. think I will stick with VFR and keep well...

Umm.. think I will stick with VFR and keep well away from cloud.

this IMC lark sounds far too risky!:ooh:
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2004, 19:33
Replies: 20
Views: 2,638
Posted By Thumpango

Happy Christmas!

Many thanks BRL,

was a pleasure to meet you at Shoreham!

Happy Christmas to all in the Private Flyers forum, may the weather be a little kinder in 2005!

Best wishes and happy holiday to all...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2004, 10:17
Replies: 9
Views: 1,995
Posted By Thumpango

Many thanks for all your comments. I have...

Many thanks for all your comments.

I have just returned from Cyprus and managed to get in some flying with Griffon Aviation in Pafos.

PA28 -140 and '2close' you are right - took a while to...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2004, 19:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,995
Posted By Thumpango

Oh, thanks Bluebeard777. I hope my experience is...

Oh, thanks Bluebeard777. I hope my experience is a little better, I shall watch out for high charges!
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2004, 13:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,995
Posted By Thumpango

murphy1901, many thanks for the link! ...

murphy1901,

many thanks for the link!

I should have used search in retrospect but I check here regularly and couldn't remember seeing anything about Cyprus.

Plenty of info on that thread...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2004, 11:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,995
Posted By Thumpango

GA Flying in Cyprus?

I am taking a holiday in Cyprus soon.

Does anyone know what the GA situation is there, flying clubs etc? I don't really intend flying north over the border!

Any pointers would be very welcome!...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Jul 2004, 05:23
Replies: 9
Views: 2,199
Posted By Thumpango

What is the split?

Interesting discussion! I am a recently qualified PPL and really didn't realise what my instructors were getting paid until reading this.

I do know that all my instructors have been good and...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2004, 13:28
Replies: 256
Views: 18,792
Posted By Thumpango

Blast!

Difficulties here as well, so no Thumpango. Sorry to have missed it LownSlow - hope it went well and you had a good day.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2004, 19:54
Replies: 256
Views: 18,792
Posted By Thumpango

Sandown

Sorry to miss you Whirly! Shame the w/x has turned this way.

Evo, if you want a lift from Southampton let me know.

DOC.400, I think they may well fly at 06:00 tomorrow morning! But we will be...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2004, 17:53
Replies: 256
Views: 18,792
Posted By Thumpango

Balloons!

Went to the Southampton festival today, no balloons inflated as far to windy and gusty. Talking to the guys there they are not expecting to do much tomorrow either. Hopefully the weather will be OK...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2004, 13:35
Replies: 256
Views: 18,792
Posted By Thumpango

Smile Not so bad!

Steve/BRL thanks for the w/x info, forecast doesn't seem too bad now, so will have to judge it on the day, as usual.

Hope to see you all there!


Watch out for the balloons around Southampton.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2004, 11:39
Replies: 256
Views: 18,792
Posted By Thumpango

Weather!

Umm, weather doesn't sound too good for Sunday unfortunately:(

Had my share of skud running and strong crosswinds last weekend on my trip to Granville.:hmm:
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2004, 07:11
Replies: 26
Views: 4,186
Posted By Thumpango

Phew!

Thank you Genghis for the reassurance!

I am current on the PA28 as well and I know what you mean about trying to get to the stall, very docile!

The Tommahawk can bite if not driven well I know....
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2004, 20:17
Replies: 26
Views: 4,186
Posted By Thumpango

PA38 - switching tanks?

tmmorris

just slightly concerned about your instructors comment about changing tanks on a PA38, is there a known problem here? I passed my skills in a PA38 and have switched tanks many times on my...
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2004, 19:31
Replies: 256
Views: 18,792
Posted By Thumpango

Booked in?

Flew to Sandown last Thursday and mentioned the Pprune rally on the 4th July whilst paying my landing fees, chap in the tower knew nothing about it?
Maybe its early days yet! Bacon buttie was good!...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2004, 19:06
Replies: 256
Views: 18,792
Posted By Thumpango

Lets hope for dry weather and no crosswind!:D ...

Lets hope for dry weather and no crosswind!:D

Taking a trip this Thursday to check it out, never been to Sandown before.

They have an inaugural flyin this Sunday.

Also note their new A/G...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2004, 10:23
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By Thumpango

Doh!

So WHAT was the registration then????
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