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Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2018, 14:50
Replies: 2
Views: 2,004
Posted By MarcusH

New EASA Basic IR

Does anyone know where things are going with regards to the new Basic IR rating? Is it going to happen, if so when and where will we be able to study for it?
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2018, 08:18
Replies: 25
Views: 8,966
Posted By MarcusH

My experience was it took 2 years, including all...

My experience was it took 2 years, including all exams. Yes you get good experience learning in Ireland, but the most important thing is to get that basic qualification.
When I got mine I was told...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2018, 16:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,138
Posted By MarcusH

I've been to France a few times, and it has been...

I've been to France a few times, and it has been tremendous every time. They are very aviation friendly and speak good English at larger airports and in ATC. Every town you visit is special either...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2018, 16:15
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By MarcusH

Setting up a flying group

I wonder could someone help me. I am trying to set up a group of pilots, flying an LAA aircraft, this is my first time doing this, and was wondering if there is an app for running logs and peoples...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2018, 15:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,528
Posted By MarcusH

Fair enough. It looks like Dynon SkyView so.

Fair enough. It looks like Dynon SkyView so.
Forum: Private Flying
21st May 2018, 18:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,528
Posted By MarcusH

Sunlight readable EFIS

Has anyone experience of a good sunlight readable EFIS. I have experience of a Dynon D100 and D120, and a Dynon D180 in bubble canopies but both are disappointing in direct sunlight. I would call...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2018, 12:56
Replies: 67
Views: 27,658
Posted By MarcusH

Travel a little further afield

This is a dream. Having to increase your hours is a wonderful opportunity, many of us would love your problem.
Think further afield, yes the Hebrides are wonderful. But why not go a little further...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2018, 11:22
Replies: 1
Views: 1,794
Posted By MarcusH

I think there is a man in Athboy with a 172 that...

I think there is a man in Athboy with a 172 that might take a part owner. It's g1000 equipped. There is a group in Weston with a Cirrus sr20 that might take a new member also.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2018, 22:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By MarcusH

I was told today that a U.K. aircraft had to be...

I was told today that a U.K. aircraft had to be checked out by a man (an engineer I presume) from the CAA before it could be released back to service after its annual. Is this necessary every year? ...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2018, 15:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By MarcusH

Running an LSA in different Easa countries

Not sure about this as there has been a lot of change regarding this issue. If I bought a German, French or Romanian Registered Certified LSA aircraft, can I run it trouble free in another Easa...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2017, 22:01
Replies: 22
Views: 12,716
Posted By MarcusH

Comparing Bristell and Europa

It's interesting that you have flown both types. How were they to fly? Which had a better payload? Which landed and took off shorter? Finally which was faster?
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2017, 16:50
Replies: 22
Views: 12,716
Posted By MarcusH

I would look for the heavier variants of these...

I would look for the heavier variants of these machines in a 600kg kit. I am 6 ft 3 and have never been accused of being a lightweight. I would get similar performance from the lighter machines...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2017, 16:32
Replies: 22
Views: 12,716
Posted By MarcusH

Thanks for the info, it looks more like a...

Thanks for the info, it looks more like a Bristell or a Sportscruiser so!
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2017, 15:20
Replies: 22
Views: 12,716
Posted By MarcusH

Europa Aircraft

What is the general view of the Europa XS aircraft? How good is it for a big/tall pilot? Would it be a good first aircraft purchase?
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2017, 13:04
Replies: 1
Views: 917
Posted By MarcusH

Cost of maintenance

Have the new ELA maintenance rules had an effect on running costs for your aircraft? I am considering what to do concerning purchase
Forum: Private Flying
1st Aug 2017, 14:10
Replies: 0
Views: 770
Posted By MarcusH

CTLS

Can anyone tell me what is the difference in the cost of running an ELA aircraft as opposed to a homebuilt/microlight. In particular I'm thinking of a CTLS if I could fly an ELA aircraft. If I...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2017, 00:08
Replies: 27
Views: 4,407
Posted By MarcusH

Helpfulness of posts

Many thanks to all of you that responded. Your help is invaluable. I think that I will suggest to SkyDemon that they put this type of information onto the system. We are Planning on sticking to the...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2017, 09:35
Replies: 27
Views: 4,407
Posted By MarcusH

Many thanks for all the replies. The information...

Many thanks for all the replies. The information you are all giving me is invaluable. We are interested in heading over to Morocco as well. One of the guys in the club has a handling contact in...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2017, 21:16
Replies: 27
Views: 4,407
Posted By MarcusH

Were any of the fields friendlier? Particularly...

Were any of the fields friendlier? Particularly is there a friendlier place near Malaga?
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2017, 19:55
Replies: 27
Views: 4,407
Posted By MarcusH

Trip to Spain and Portugal

A group of us are planning a trip to Spain and Portugal from Ireland this summer in our C172. Could someone suggest friendly airfields to visit? We are ideally planning a trip around the peninsula...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2017, 09:36
Replies: 52
Views: 19,653
Posted By MarcusH

Is it going to happen? Rightly or wrongly a...

Is it going to happen? Rightly or wrongly a 600kg limit makes sense for me.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2016, 23:20
Replies: 52
Views: 19,653
Posted By MarcusH

600kg rule for microlight?

I hear that there is going to be a vote in EASA regarding a 600kg limit in microlights. This would be a fantastic step forwards although 750kg would be even better. Does anyone know when this is...
Forum: Canada
20th Sep 2016, 22:33
Replies: 4
Views: 3,024
Posted By MarcusH

I'll try Brampton this time and see how we get...

I'll try Brampton this time and see how we get on. I'll try flying Georgian Bay. You never know I might even try a floatplane next time I get over.

Many thanks for your help.
Forum: Canada
13th Sep 2016, 11:38
Replies: 4
Views: 3,024
Posted By MarcusH

Friendliest GA airfield around toronto

I am an Irish PPL with about 270hrs. I will be bringing my family to Toronto at the end of October, I will be staying in North York and would like to get up a couple of times on this trip with a...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2016, 15:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,277
Posted By MarcusH

Canada/USA

I will be travelling to Canada in October of this year and was thinking of extending my trip to do some flying. I will be based outside Toronto about half way to Niagra falls, so will be able to...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2016, 15:29
Replies: 24
Views: 9,825
Posted By MarcusH

Superb Product

Sky Demon from my point of view is a superb product. I know that a lot of older pilots don't like it but I do, it gives me a level of accuracy I could only dream of without GPS etc. I use a samsung...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2016, 23:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,983
Posted By MarcusH

I will make sure to check out Wiener Neustadt in...

I will make sure to check out Wiener Neustadt in Austria. Do you know if they are giving any mountain flying courses there? We were planning on keeping out of the Alps unless the weather was...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2016, 09:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,983
Posted By MarcusH

If you could get some information that would be...

If you could get some information that would be very helpful. In particular we would need English speakers, and advice on where to stay etc.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Feb 2016, 00:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,983
Posted By MarcusH

Planning a flight to Austria in May

Our club is planning a flight to Austria in May of this year. The plan is for one crew of 2 to fly out out c172 from Weston to Vienna, base ourselves in the area, visit places like Budapest,...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2015, 23:32
Replies: 13
Views: 1,734
Posted By MarcusH

The whole idea is to get a few of us to fly from...

The whole idea is to get a few of us to fly from west to east, we might then go for the northern most points of Europe the following year, we did Spain this summer, everyone had a blast.

Better...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2015, 18:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,734
Posted By MarcusH

St Petersburg

It looks like St Petersburg might be the way to go. We are trying to set up an adventure for a few of us, bureaucracy is just a bore. We would go further into Russia if we were able to do so...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2015, 21:01
Replies: 13
Views: 1,734
Posted By MarcusH

Trying to plan a trip from Dublin to Moscow

I am looking into setting up a trip in our club 172 from Dublin to Moscow, has anyone tried this in the past? I notice that Skydemon only goes as far as the former soviet states but it doesn't have...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2015, 11:33
Replies: 29
Views: 9,340
Posted By MarcusH

I love SD as a tool in flight and can't imagine...

I love SD as a tool in flight and can't imagine flying without it these days, but all those that know more than me say that I should still be flying with a chart as it will let me down one day. The...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2015, 20:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,491
Posted By MarcusH

I'll talk to my fellow fliers about the...

I'll talk to my fellow fliers about the alternative fields to La Rochelle. Both sound intersting
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2015, 20:12
Replies: 7
Views: 1,491
Posted By MarcusH

Are there any more great places to visit? I keep...

Are there any more great places to visit? I keep hearing how france is so GA friendly. We have another day or two to fill before Spain.
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