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Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2020, 18:59
Replies: 6
Views: 4,101
Posted By alexbrett

It's possible he has a barometric VNAV input,...

It's possible he has a barometric VNAV input, though normally you only see that in full glass panel setups...

As far as I'm aware there's no switch, it's a flag in the database which says must be...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2020, 17:00
Replies: 6
Views: 4,101
Posted By alexbrett

In the UK, Garmin products are not able to use...

In the UK, Garmin products are not able to use SBAS in place of barometric VNAV, unlike they can in the US - as such it is expected that you don't get LNAV/VNAV. The exact reasons for this are...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2020, 15:46
Replies: 48
Views: 6,592
Posted By alexbrett

[/color] Redhill (EGKR) *is* a controlled...

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Redhill (EGKR) *is* a controlled airport, it has an aerodrome control ATC service (Redhill Tower), and thus the people on the end of the radios are licensed air traffic controllers...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2019, 08:08
Replies: 14
Views: 3,491
Posted By alexbrett

​​​​​​I'm not disagreeing, but to counter the...

​​​​​​I'm not disagreeing, but to counter the claim I need to know where in the regulations does this get stated (I know it is in the syllabus for the integrated courses etc, and clearly not the PPL...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2019, 11:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,491
Posted By alexbrett

So my understanding is in line with what's been...

So my understanding is in line with what's been put above, however this is an opportunity to ask a question that someone put to me and I couldn't immediately counter...

Part-FCL says in AMC1...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2019, 17:05
Replies: 20
Views: 5,201
Posted By alexbrett

One thing I picked up on from the video was about...

One thing I picked up on from the video was about the need to 'find a gap' to get VFR traffic across - I was a little confused why this is such a big deal at Edinburgh, as they seem to have up to...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Aug 2019, 15:51
Replies: 47
Views: 11,668
Posted By alexbrett

I realise this is going back quite a bit, but...

I realise this is going back quite a bit, but it's worth pointing out that this is only true if the DME is located at the same point you are measuring your GPS distance to - see for example...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2017, 12:29
Replies: 14
Views: 3,166
Posted By alexbrett

I heard a claim it's because setting up a new...

I heard a claim it's because setting up a new hold (eg at one of the RNAV IAFs) would require an ACP (airspace change proposal) to be done, but not sure on the truth of that.

I guess also for...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2017, 09:38
Replies: 16
Views: 3,422
Posted By alexbrett

If you're coming in on a proper IFR flight plan I...

If you're coming in on a proper IFR flight plan I don't believe (though obviously don't take my word for it, worth checking with Bigging) they charge extra for an approach, I think that's only if...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2017, 07:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
Posted By alexbrett

Not sure if it's produced in the UK or just...

Not sure if it's produced in the UK or just imported, but as well as Aeroshell you've got Total Aero DM 15W-50 (though there seems to be far fewer stockists). I've not seen any others...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2017, 09:11
Replies: 14
Views: 2,426
Posted By alexbrett

You will also likely find the further away from...

You will also likely find the further away from the LTMA you get the more likely you are to get actual handovers between ATC units (ie typically a sequence of 'for xyz squawk ####', then 'contact...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2017, 11:40
Replies: 49
Views: 6,612
Posted By alexbrett

Obviously you won't be able to tell for certain...

Obviously you won't be able to tell for certain until the morning, but based on the highlighted bit from the current Stansted TAF I wouldn't have much confidence for a departure that early:

EGSS...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2016, 17:48
Replies: 39
Views: 5,641
Posted By alexbrett

You could always give the ATC a call and ask them...

You could always give the ATC a call and ask them what they expect from you - that would avoid any confusion.

I can't help beyond that as when I did my night rating with the full stop landings I...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2016, 13:06
Replies: 37
Views: 10,583
Posted By alexbrett

I believe that would indicate you are below the...

I believe that would indicate you are below the minimum safe altitude - for VFR flying this isn't necessarily an issue, but worth understanding why it's warning you, as while e.g. if it's due to a...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2016, 21:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,896
Posted By alexbrett

I'd route via Bourn - that will prevent you from...

I'd route via Bourn - that will prevent you from overflying Gransden Lodge and having winch issues, then it's just a case of keeping a good lookout if gliders are about...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2016, 18:14
Replies: 12
Views: 2,356
Posted By alexbrett

So, one minute of latitude = one nautical mile....

So, one minute of latitude = one nautical mile. As such our first job is to get our difference into minutes - taking the 29 degrees 45 minutes example, we need to multiply the 29 degrees by 60 (as...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2016, 16:12
Replies: 19
Views: 2,675
Posted By alexbrett

Depending on the results of the pre-purchase...

Depending on the results of the pre-purchase survey you may need to factor in some budget for initial maintenance activity (either things that will need doing early on or e.g. before the ARC renewal...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2016, 13:19
Replies: 39
Views: 11,570
Posted By alexbrett

AIUI you don't need a class 1 medical for the...

AIUI you don't need a class 1 medical for the CBIR, just the class 1 audiogram (which can be appended to a class 2 medical)...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2016, 18:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,310
Posted By alexbrett

When I did my initial IMC / IR(R) test the...

When I did my initial IMC / IR(R) test the examiner told me I could use any equipment in the aircraft including an autopilot, with the only exceptions being I couldn't do a coupled approach (we were...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2016, 11:50
Replies: 39
Views: 11,570
Posted By alexbrett

True - I have the benefit of being based at a...

True - I have the benefit of being based at a field with an approach, had this been you heading to Elstree you probably wouldn't have been able to do it, but you could always land at Southend and...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2016, 01:23
Replies: 39
Views: 11,570
Posted By alexbrett

+1 I had one of my most enjoyable flights...

+1

I had one of my most enjoyable flights recently using my IMC - it was a short hop from Cranfield (where I'd been staying nearby for a few days) back home to Cambridge. It was a miserable day,...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2016, 09:00
Replies: 95
Views: 25,147
Posted By alexbrett

I though in most VP aircraft oil pressure was...

I though in most VP aircraft oil pressure was used to take the prop to the coarse position, with the springs taking it to full fine - if the engine fails won't your oil pressure disappear and thus...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2016, 13:01
Replies: 53
Views: 19,584
Posted By alexbrett

And if you've got a music input to the aircraft...

And if you've got a music input to the aircraft intercom you can probably even hook the walkie talkie up so you get the audio in your headset...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2016, 15:57
Replies: 47
Views: 7,665
Posted By alexbrett

I'm pretty sure I had one shined at me while on...

I'm pretty sure I had one shined at me while on approach into Cambridge once - didn't hit either me or the instructor directly in the eye, but we both noticed a green flash go across some of the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2016, 10:04
Replies: 37
Views: 14,919
Posted By alexbrett

22L/04R at Stapleford is a split between hard and...

22L/04R at Stapleford is a split between hard and grass (the 22 end hard, the 04 end grass), and you've got Earls Colne which has a hard 'insert' running along the edge of the grass.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2016, 14:25
Replies: 26
Views: 4,814
Posted By alexbrett

Except I find these newer sites harder to use on...

Except I find these newer sites harder to use on a mobile device than most older ones...

Perhaps my eyesight is better than average or something but I don't need things to be huge to see them on...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2016, 16:20
Replies: 14
Views: 3,323
Posted By alexbrett

To be fair, he might mean the fuel pressure...

To be fair, he might mean the fuel pressure indication was zero, as opposed to tank quantity...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2016, 06:32
Replies: 73
Views: 29,453
Posted By alexbrett

I can't say for certain as I don't use a 530, but...

I can't say for certain as I don't use a 530, but based on a 430:

1. It depends - there is a setting for ILS CDI Autocapture on the AUX page, if set and using a loaded approach then it should...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2016, 13:37
Replies: 24
Views: 3,816
Posted By alexbrett

I was taught to use the wind down method, which...

I was taught to use the wind down method, which as you say often came out with answers in between those offered.

My guess therefore is they'd worked out the 'correct' answer using the wind up...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2015, 16:48
Replies: 40
Views: 8,548
Posted By alexbrett

Interestingly it's only for FISO (if you look at...

Interestingly it's only for FISO (if you look at P.23 it's unchanged for ATC).

The specific changes comparing old to new (based on the examples) are:

Old:
FISO: G-CD Land at your discretion,...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2015, 20:09
Replies: 21
Views: 5,521
Posted By alexbrett

My advice would be to do some solo flights to get...

My advice would be to do some solo flights to get used to flying without an instructor and build some confidence before taking passengers. Most clubs will sign you out to go solo while waiting for...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2015, 13:13
Replies: 43
Views: 15,343
Posted By alexbrett

Not having an ADF would be a problem if you're...

Not having an ADF would be a problem if you're expecting to regularly use somewhere where all/most approaches rely on one. For example I fly out of Cambridge, and *all* approaches there require use...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Sep 2015, 09:21
Replies: 11
Views: 6,073
Posted By alexbrett

Cambridge has heli circuits at 700', single at...

Cambridge has heli circuits at 700', single at 1000', and twin/jet at 1500' (with the heli circuit being entirely inside the fixed wing one as well so no conflicts on takeoff / landing).
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2015, 15:42
Replies: 43
Views: 15,343
Posted By alexbrett

The legal requirement for an IMC/IR(R) holder is...

The legal requirement for an IMC/IR(R) holder is to have 1800m visibility for take-off and landing (there's a slight oddity in that under EASA rules you only need 1500m for VFR which can be a...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2015, 19:16
Replies: 15
Views: 5,246
Posted By alexbrett

Afraid not - see...

Afraid not - see http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/2884/20150804SERAAB_ANO_PermissionsExemptions_ROTA2015Consolidation.pdf - it states:

That states:


Or to rephrase that, if not flying in conformity...
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