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Search: Posts Made By: DeltaV
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Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2016, 09:48
Replies: 72
Views: 22,198
Posted By DeltaV

Both, I expect.

Both, I expect.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2016, 11:06
Replies: 87
Views: 26,265
Posted By DeltaV

Not fully fixed. Non-EASA only.

Not fully fixed. Non-EASA only.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2016, 15:39
Replies: 13
Views: 2,658
Posted By DeltaV

Their spelling, not mine!

Their spelling, not mine!
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2016, 08:08
Replies: 13
Views: 2,658
Posted By DeltaV

As one who does not fly multi or instrument or...

As one who does not fly multi or instrument or night or anything other than single, day VFR the standard format is such a waste and an irritation so I do like the options of that leatherpilotlogbook...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2016, 06:13
Replies: 14
Views: 4,207
Posted By DeltaV

I'm pretty sure that's not correct. Certainly...

I'm pretty sure that's not correct. Certainly some TMGs are EASA types and without checking I'd guess that probably all are.
Just to make life difficult EASA no longer list Annex II types and...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2016, 14:43
Replies: 12
Views: 2,702
Posted By DeltaV

This is my view on such things, for what it's...

This is my view on such things, for what it's worth.

Barrels when new are honed, that is they have a pattern of sharp 'scratches' in the bore. New rings are slightly overlarge and are sprung into...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2016, 14:33
Replies: 40
Views: 6,511
Posted By DeltaV

treadigraph, thank's for reassuring me that I'm...

treadigraph, thank's for reassuring me that I'm not completely gaga. I knew Neil Williams was involved somehow even if I mis-remembered the actual detail.
The 'Flying circus' to Caithness was at...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2016, 08:43
Replies: 40
Views: 6,511
Posted By DeltaV

Only if you leave them without baffles.

Only if you leave them without baffles.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2016, 07:50
Replies: 40
Views: 6,511
Posted By DeltaV

Thanks from me too for the link, treadi, but...

Thanks from me too for the link, treadi, but reading it has provided yet another illustration of my failing memory. I knew the story about trimming the prop on Stoma, halfway between Caithness and...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2016, 14:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,010
Posted By DeltaV

Google maps shows both. I mean you can see two of...

Google maps shows both. I mean you can see two of what I take to be former WW2 airfields.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2016, 12:33
Replies: 23
Views: 12,383
Posted By DeltaV

Communications and Ear Protection, from that...

Communications and Ear Protection, from that cep-usa link.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2016, 19:22
Replies: 190
Views: 128,178
Posted By DeltaV

Yes, I've been there. The imagery on google maps...

Yes, I've been there. The imagery on google maps is out of date and does not show the strip. What you're seeing is the wartime Fearn drome, now disused. Easter is a grass strip on the southeastern...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2016, 15:45
Replies: 190
Views: 128,178
Posted By DeltaV

A few north of the border. Dornoch, less than a...

A few north of the border.
Dornoch, less than a mile walk into the village where there is a choice.
Easter, a longer walk, perhaps about about 1,75 miles into the village of Balintore for the...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2016, 07:56
Replies: 22
Views: 6,569
Posted By DeltaV

Here we go again: Inverness Airspace Change...

Here we go again: Inverness Airspace Change Consultation - HIAL (http://www.hial.co.uk/inverness-airport/jet-centre/nats-nautical-information-service/)

It's easy to keep doing this when it's all...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2016, 09:03
Replies: 46
Views: 11,681
Posted By DeltaV

Ha ha, gold bars, yeah. Not a fan of such...

Ha ha, gold bars, yeah.
Not a fan of such things myself but for a round-the-world I can see how they might be useful in some places he possibly stopeed at.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2016, 10:59
Replies: 46
Views: 11,681
Posted By DeltaV

Well, Flyingmac's remarks may very well be true...

Well, Flyingmac's remarks may very well be true but I disagree with the sentiment. I have never done anything on that scale and never will but I imagine it would still take some courage and mettle,...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2016, 10:42
Replies: 46
Views: 11,681
Posted By DeltaV

If it did I wonder what Lachlan would think of...

If it did I wonder what Lachlan would think of that. Would it make any difference to his life? Not saying it would or it wouldn't, just thinking that some people don't feel the need for honours or...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Aug 2016, 07:59
Replies: 52
Views: 16,690
Posted By DeltaV

OK, it was a bit tight scudrunning but from your...

OK, it was a bit tight scudrunning but from your replies to Maoraigh1 it seems you were sufficiently aware of the potential for disaster, downdraft and turbulence on the lee side.

The point I...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2016, 06:27
Replies: 31
Views: 7,017
Posted By DeltaV

Not an issue for me in a single seater but I have...

Not an issue for me in a single seater but I have heard some of my friends who fly two seats and more remark that different headsets into one intercom can be incompatible and give rise to all sorts...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
24th Aug 2016, 18:54
Replies: 20
Views: 14,100
Posted By DeltaV

But it did 'plummet'!

But it did 'plummet'!
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2016, 20:58
Replies: 73
Views: 12,011
Posted By DeltaV

Yes it's a U2, the Dragon Lady. The Supermarine...

Yes it's a U2, the Dragon Lady.
The Supermarine Attacker wasn't the only one. The Me262 began life as a taildragger too, but then the Germans saw sense. But, I can't imagine there are many who...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2016, 18:46
Replies: 73
Views: 12,011
Posted By DeltaV

May not be strictly classed as a fast jet but it...

May not be strictly classed as a fast jet but it is a jet and it is a taildragger.
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ih57FiOeZXU/maxresdefault.jpg
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2016, 05:54
Replies: 73
Views: 12,011
Posted By DeltaV

My own little aircraft is tailwheel and I like...

My own little aircraft is tailwheel and I like that but more than where it's mounted it's the entire aircraft that I like. In that regard, much more significant for the overall flying experience I do...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2016, 16:28
Replies: 73
Views: 12,011
Posted By DeltaV

Since we digressed briefly towards Tuncano/PC9...

Since we digressed briefly towards Tuncano/PC9 territory I always rather liked the BN Firecracker.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2016, 20:19
Replies: 73
Views: 12,011
Posted By DeltaV

Some while ago I saw a flexwing trike, landing at...

Some while ago I saw a flexwing trike, landing at a grass strip, trip over its front wheel rather like a Reliant Robin and wrap itself up in its wing. That rather put me off the things.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2016, 13:38
Replies: 44
Views: 7,742
Posted By DeltaV

When I used to fly from a field with ATC and on...

When I used to fly from a field with ATC and on final with an aircraft on the ground but not yet vacated, I would often be told "continue approach", sometimes with "expect late clearance to land"...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2016, 19:10
Replies: 22
Views: 8,411
Posted By DeltaV

What a load of bureaucratic bollox! I...

What a load of bureaucratic bollox!
I understand that its implementation has been delayed as long as possible but was there a consultation on this and was it publicised? And as usual the faceless...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2016, 07:35
Replies: 22
Views: 8,411
Posted By DeltaV

I'm confused. If I go to the CAA website and...

I'm confused.

If I go to the CAA website and search for "Part NCO" the top hit is Part NCO | Commercial industry, which seems to me to cover what is being discussed in this thread, ie. not...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2016, 20:22
Replies: 31
Views: 6,648
Posted By DeltaV

I imagine the PA28 POH was written with the...

I imagine the PA28 POH was written with the expectation of a hard runway, whereas the OP mentioned grass.
On grass particularly I'd expect appropriate technique to lighten the nose leg as early as...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2016, 10:38
Replies: 16
Views: 2,575
Posted By DeltaV

You may well be right and I accept that for...

You may well be right and I accept that for efficient long cruise conditions the autopilot is an obvious choice, BUT...I'm 'old school', OK, I'm old, and if things go wrong I want a 'hands on'...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2016, 07:09
Replies: 22
Views: 8,411
Posted By DeltaV

A German once told me of a French saying, made...

A German once told me of a French saying, made with a typical Gallic shrug, "Hnnn, Paris is so far away".
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2016, 05:56
Replies: 70
Views: 17,532
Posted By DeltaV

I'm not going to tell until you give an account...

I'm not going to tell until you give an account of your prang as you promised back in post #16.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2016, 05:39
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,507,893
Posted By DeltaV

This? Australia to Oshkosh '99...

This? Australia to Oshkosh '99 (http://www.mustangaero.com/News%20&%20Events/Australia-Osh99.html)
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2016, 16:35
Replies: 70
Views: 17,532
Posted By DeltaV

Crikey! Did you give them both barrels on the way...

Crikey! Did you give them both barrels on the way down?
Sounds like you, or your insurance company, is being asked to pay a second farm subsidy.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2016, 13:08
Replies: 70
Views: 17,532
Posted By DeltaV

Time to try 'North up', maybe? ;)

Time to try 'North up', maybe? ;)
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