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Search: Posts Made By: Ballywalter Flyer
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Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2015, 15:47
Replies: 20
Views: 8,974
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

A true Skygod, and a real gent. They do not...

A true Skygod, and a real gent.
They do not make pilots like this any more
RIP
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Jul 2013, 22:17
Replies: 27
Views: 7,629
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Get in touch with Leicester Aero Club. They do...

Get in touch with Leicester Aero Club. They do everything from nppl to cpl. In a relaxed club atmosphere
Forum: North America
5th Jun 2013, 12:46
Replies: 13
Views: 7,639
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Loving the background 'commentry'. Seems to sum...

Loving the background 'commentry'.
Seems to sum up most peoples perception that if the engine fails, it is certain death to all within a 1000 mile radius.
They all forget that it is the wing that...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2013, 15:34
Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

JUDE You are quite right. It is just these...

JUDE
You are quite right.
It is just these myths that The One Show are trying to dispell.
They Are looking for the complete variety of people who get into GA.
The team have had some great...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2013, 11:04
Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Thanks for the PM's folks, the One Show team are...

Thanks for the PM's folks, the One Show team are getting some great feedback into the world of GA
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2013, 12:40
Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Bob, what you fail to have read from the original...

Bob, what you fail to have read from the original post is that they are trying to dispell the Hoo Ray Henry myth that all PPL's are multi billionairs.
They ARE looking for those who have ordinary...
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2013, 21:59
Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Getting some great results here folks Can there...

Getting some great results here folks
Can there be anything better than a grass strip on a warm Sunday afternoon among friends. Pootling around in a t'craft or cub.
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2013, 16:43
Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Adam, you appear to have hit the nail on the...

Adam, you appear to have hit the nail on the head.
They are trying to show the wide variety of people who get into GA.
Speaking with some of the team, they were not aware of the homebuilding...
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2013, 13:12
Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Another brilliant charity. worth a look

Another brilliant charity.
worth a look
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2013, 12:57
Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Thanks Foxmoth. Had not heard of this one. I...

Thanks Foxmoth.
Had not heard of this one.
I will take a look, and pass it on to the team
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2013, 12:46
Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Thanks for the positive feedback 3mile - Very...

Thanks for the positive feedback 3mile - Very Helpfull

I have certainly pointed her in the direction of a few people, along with such events as the Dawn to Dusk, Royal Aero Club - for air racing....
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2013, 10:44
Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Been flying for over 20 years, so personally I...

Been flying for over 20 years, so personally I know what goes on at the average GA airfield.

They are not looking to over dramatize, but looking more at the variety of people that get into GA....
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2013, 09:21
Replies: 63
Views: 8,718
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Your flying tales sought for BBC One Show

Reposting a plea from a friend who is looking for your flying tales for a 3 part feature on the BBC One Show.


My name is Jane Gillow and I’m a Researcher for BBC1’s The One Show.

We’re...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2013, 12:45
Replies: 9
Views: 3,010
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

If you are truly looking for a Pitts, then you...

If you are truly looking for a Pitts, then you should really speak to Mr Pitts at Leicester EGBG. His name is Rob Millinship. He started off by building his own in the 80's. He now builds and refurbs...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
16th Mar 2013, 22:22
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Second wave of the latest French invasion?

Second wave of the latest French invasion?
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Mar 2013, 09:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,516
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

There is an outfit at the airfield in Newtownards...

There is an outfit at the airfield in Newtownards (Aeroheli) that may be worth a try.
T: 028 9181 0445, E: [email protected]
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2013, 10:04
Replies: 12
Views: 7,872
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

As a suggestion, Before you do anything. I...

As a suggestion, Before you do anything.
I would get in contact with Rob Millinship at Leicester.
After building his Pitts (s1s) he now builds and re-builds Pitts for a living.
There is NOTHING...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
1st Feb 2013, 10:23
Replies: 20
Views: 5,252
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

First officer trained / type rated / and employed...

First officer trained / type rated / and employed to fly this particular aircraft. Though his workload would have been raised, this should be a non event.
Hope captain was ok
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2013, 09:10
Replies: 1,385
Views: 313,694
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

If the future of your country rested upon a...

If the future of your country rested upon a meeting, would you not take an interest - especially after previous hostile attempts had failed.

Of course the islanders were going to have interest in...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
13th Dec 2012, 13:21
Replies: 21
Views: 10,058
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Windows crack. It could have happened to a...

Windows crack. It could have happened to a factory fresh 747.
Better it is found and repaired on the ground than failing at FL320
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2012, 08:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,608
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

I think that you were Very lucky. A year ago we...

I think that you were Very lucky.
A year ago we lost a good friend to a mid air within the circuit.
BBC News - Martin Hickin fatal air crash report blames sun...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Oct 2012, 17:10
Replies: 10
Views: 2,188
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Little biased. But try Leicester (EGBG). Free...

Little biased. But try Leicester (EGBG). Free from controlled airspace, though close to Birmingham & East Midlands. Plus you get a great social atmosphere after class/flying
Forum: Rotorheads
3rd Oct 2012, 12:22
Replies: 36
Views: 8,984
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Looking at the initial photographs. I would also...

Looking at the initial photographs. I would also argue against a hard landing.
During landing phase, I would expect the gear to be down and locked.
In these images the gear appears to be firmly...
Forum: Cabin Crew
3rd Sep 2012, 15:20
Replies: 15
Views: 5,519
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

E cigarettes should be treated as normal...

E cigarettes should be treated as normal cigarettes, as the confusion that smoking these things can cause confusion beyond all belief...

M6 toll road terror alert and traffic chaos sparked by...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Sep 2012, 10:32
Replies: 75
Views: 12,793
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Not quite following an ATC instruction... ...

Not quite following an ATC instruction...

WJ 001 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40222303@N05/3700120951/in/photostream)

Oh, and for information, the photo was taken...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2012, 14:37
Replies: 41
Views: 5,849
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

You could even have a bank of smart phones. ...

You could even have a bank of smart phones.
Artificial Horizon :p
GPS Speedo :=
VOR (yes there is even an app for this) :eek:
and probably many more, though for accuracy, would you trust them?
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2012, 11:16
Replies: 37
Views: 5,458
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Unusual Attitude...

Unusual Attitude (http://www.pprune.org/members/6375-unusual-attitude)

taybird (http://www.pprune.org/members/99078-taybird)

It would seem that we are talking about the same person, and...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2012, 15:28
Replies: 37
Views: 5,458
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

NazgulAir...

NazgulAir (http://www.pprune.org/members/332004-nazgulair)

And what if his Nomex flying suit was covered in Avgas?
But that was the kind of guy he is.
Though a brilliant stick n rudder pilot
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2012, 15:03
Replies: 37
Views: 5,458
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

snchater...

snchater (http://www.pprune.org/members/39751-snchater)

As in my post above

Almost seems like a right of passage - Cheat death, then light up!!!
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2012, 12:11
Replies: 37
Views: 5,458
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

The left hand side appears to be OK I had a...

The left hand side appears to be OK

I had a friend who (after total engine failure) totalled a Cassutt Racer during a display (turned the aircraft into matchsticks).

He clambered out, took a...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2012, 20:04
Replies: 123
Views: 18,202
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Nose wheel collapse. Hardly worth a mention, or...

Nose wheel collapse. Hardly worth a mention, or even a full emergency response
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
7th Aug 2012, 10:54
Replies: 5
Views: 4,121
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

But could he cope with being strapped into a...

But could he cope with being strapped into a Pitts / Extra ... and taken through an unlimited routine? :yuk: :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2012, 10:50
Replies: 15
Views: 6,129
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

Tigger Too This was probably part of my...

Tigger Too

This was probably part of my original thinking, 'wing cannot stall if unloaded - 0g'.

I guess then, as negative g increases (and also negative angle of attack), so does the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2012, 09:04
Replies: 9
Views: 7,483
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

It would appear that you are more than spoilt...

It would appear that you are more than spoilt over there in the USA.

UK PPL training dictates that for training. Map, Watch, Compass, and MkI Eyeball are all that is needed to get from point A to...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2012, 14:34
Replies: 15
Views: 6,129
Posted By Ballywalter Flyer

FRFO, an astounding reply Foxmoth, had not...

FRFO, an astounding reply

Foxmoth, had not thought about that. But it does explain something that happened while flying with a friend on an aero's sortie some time back.
He was trying to fly an...
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