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Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2018, 13:21
Replies: 15
Views: 1,504
Posted By localflighteast

approximately 12 hours before i stopped puking...

approximately 12 hours before i stopped puking due to nerves before each flight!
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2018, 12:43
Replies: 153
Views: 34,827
Posted By localflighteast

I just looked back at my training and found this...

I just looked back at my training and found this blog post, I think you are right on track!Major achievement – the tower no longer thinks I’m drunkAfter 7 lessons I’ve finally managed the art of...
Forum: Canada
4th Jun 2018, 12:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,811
Posted By localflighteast

David George did mine. I really liked him. I...

David George did mine. I really liked him. I think he flys out of the St Catherines area but does flight tests for Island air
Forum: Medical & Health
26th Apr 2018, 18:15
Replies: 458
Views: 285,065
Posted By localflighteast

2 years post lasik. 20/20 distance vision now. ...

2 years post lasik. 20/20 distance vision now.
Some issues with reading close stuff, more likely related to my age (over 40) than the actual surgery as my husband is suffering from the same. :)

I...
Forum: Medical & Health
18th Jan 2018, 15:19
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By localflighteast

I kind of get your concerns but before I had the...

I kind of get your concerns but before I had the surgery I was at the stage where taking a drill to my own head was sounding like an awesome idea. The surgery ( when I finally persuaded them to do...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Jan 2018, 15:05
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By localflighteast

may I ask why you are not keen on it? I was in...

may I ask why you are not keen on it? I was in overnight, had a bit of bleeding and was perfectly recovered in two weeks.

the worst part of it was actually the side effects from the antibiotics,...
Forum: Medical & Health
16th Jan 2018, 13:23
Replies: 5
Views: 2,478
Posted By localflighteast

I had Chronic sinusitis for many many years,...

I had Chronic sinusitis for many many years, although this was back before i was a pilot.
so by the time I applied for my medical, the situation was considered resolved.

I had FESS and a deviated...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Apr 2016, 12:20
Replies: 2
Views: 3,774
Posted By localflighteast

There's often a coyote hanging around the runways...

There's often a coyote hanging around the runways at one of the local airports I fly into. Last time i landed there the tower helpfully told me " the coyotes currently asleep between the VASIS"

It...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Apr 2016, 15:34
Replies: 4
Views: 2,348
Posted By localflighteast

apparently this was a hoax/troll/publicity...

apparently this was a hoax/troll/publicity campaign
Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2015, 12:09
Replies: 27
Views: 4,243
Posted By localflighteast

A way to get over my very real fear of flying. ...

A way to get over my very real fear of flying.
The original plan was to get comfortable enough to be able to sit in the right hand seat while my PPL husband flew. And maybe be able to help him...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2015, 18:06
Replies: 90
Views: 16,023
Posted By localflighteast

half the gust factor , the difference between the...

half the gust factor , the difference between the wind and the max gust
so 20 knots in this case
so add 10 knots ( although I was taught UP TO half the gust factor) IE no more!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Jun 2015, 12:06
Replies: 3
Views: 3,714
Posted By localflighteast

If it is any consolation , the last TC safety...

If it is any consolation , the last TC safety seminar I was at was run by the fine people at Trenton and was on the subject of ELTS ( specifically the new 406s)

he reckoned that most of the 121.5...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2015, 13:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,437
Posted By localflighteast

awesome job !!!!!!!! welcome to the world of...

awesome job !!!!!!!!

welcome to the world of no money!!!!

I also royally messed up my forced approach so you are in good company.

And yes details............ :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2015, 18:14
Replies: 15
Views: 3,437
Posted By localflighteast

to echo the above , take snacks ( granola bars)...

to echo the above , take snacks ( granola bars) that kind of thing. If your test is delayed , you need something to keep the blood sugar up.

I don't know how the ground portion works in the UK but...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2015, 00:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,437
Posted By localflighteast

Relax... ...okay that wasn't very helpful......

Relax...
...okay that wasn't very helpful... Sorry

If you've done a mock test then you are in a good place. My flight test was almost a carbon copy.

Remember, the examiner is looking for an...
Forum: Canada
20th Apr 2015, 00:53
Replies: 5
Views: 3,995
Posted By localflighteast

I used an app on my phone from dauntless. It...

I used an app on my phone from dauntless.
It worked well as an exam practice tool
A quick search should let you find it
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2015, 12:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,114
Posted By localflighteast

As per the Canadian standards 5 hours of dual...

As per the Canadian standards
5 hours of dual instrument time logged before flight test

flight test 2 minutes straight and level , 180 degree turn , another 2 minutes straight and level. Recovery...
Forum: Canada
14th Apr 2015, 02:42
Replies: 10
Views: 8,105
Posted By localflighteast

You couldn't get the glide path for jets to land...

You couldn't get the glide path for jets to land on 24. There are too many towers on the approach, which would effectively be over the city.

Even a Cessna has to fly a slightly weird circuit in...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2015, 12:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,841
Posted By localflighteast

Andy ... Well done! For what it's worth I...

Andy ... Well done!

For what it's worth I know exactly what you've achieved, having been there myself.

That's a massive , massive thing you've done. becoming a pilot is cause enough for...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2015, 16:11
Replies: 31
Views: 4,358
Posted By localflighteast

now that I'm not a student the answer to your...

now that I'm not a student the answer to your question is a lot easier for me.

While I was learning I was always aware of the fact that I was screwing up my instructor's schedule as well as mine....
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2015, 18:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,670
Posted By localflighteast

@martin by being brutally honest with...

@martin

by being brutally honest with yourself and asking if you are just guessing or know the underlying principle/law etc.

the aim isn't to memorise the questions, it is to identify what...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2015, 16:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,670
Posted By localflighteast

Just sitting and reading the book is the WORST...

Just sitting and reading the book is the WORST study method possible. Take it from someone who procrastinated for over a year trying to get her written exam done :)

Don't know about the UK but I...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2015, 12:42
Replies: 43
Views: 9,944
Posted By localflighteast

Beautiful shot and nice work on the flying :)

Beautiful shot and nice work on the flying :)
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2015, 12:40
Replies: 32
Views: 15,976
Posted By localflighteast

I use the exact one pictured by James. Not a...

I use the exact one pictured by James.
Not a fan of the wooden ones for a couple of reasons:

some bright spark at the flight school I rent from made a whole load from a wood of such a shade that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
15th Jan 2015, 15:24
Replies: 32
Views: 8,685
Posted By localflighteast

I honestly do believe that taking flying lessons...

I honestly do believe that taking flying lessons helps. I think it can assist in many ways,

1) you get to see exactly what is going on and understand that certain things are normal , like the...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2015, 19:10
Replies: 57
Views: 6,919
Posted By localflighteast

I have no idea about the UK but in Canada it is a...

I have no idea about the UK but in Canada it is a flight test item.
Examiner gives you scenario and you have to pick out a field, depending on scenario you fly a high and low level inspection (time...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2015, 19:11
Replies: 29
Views: 6,575
Posted By localflighteast

Tall bloke's last sentence is very important. ...

Tall bloke's last sentence is very important.

I wondered if I was losing my confidence and excessively limiting the conditions I would fly in.

then I realized that yes, I'm doing this for fun....
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2015, 12:31
Replies: 22
Views: 5,235
Posted By localflighteast

this is fantastic to hear, sounds like things are...

this is fantastic to hear, sounds like things are going really well!

Yeah beware silent instructors, they are invariably plotting something evil!

Seriously the best learning experiences I got...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Dec 2014, 14:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,512
Posted By localflighteast

they are scams for certain. I get them every so...

they are scams for certain. I get them every so often.

first clue is that they end up in the spam filter, why would google filetr its own emails?

second clue is when I look at them in the spam...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2014, 14:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,206
Posted By localflighteast

my first solo away from the airport was probably...

my first solo away from the airport was probably more memorable for me than my actual first solo, mostly because i was relaxed enough to actually enjoy it.

Congrats, looking forward to reading...
Forum: Medical & Health
24th Dec 2014, 16:02
Replies: 7
Views: 4,094
Posted By localflighteast

it's always interesting to see what threads they...

it's always interesting to see what threads they pop up on with their ramblings.

I can't decide if there is a language barrier or if they're deliberately posting pseudo scientific mumbo jumbo.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2014, 03:34
Replies: 22
Views: 5,235
Posted By localflighteast

Awesome to hear you are back in the air.:) ...

Awesome to hear you are back in the air.:)

Don't sweat the landings. Allegedly I'm a proper pilot now and I've landed my last two flights a little harder than I'd like.


It happens!
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Dec 2014, 00:14
Replies: 30
Views: 7,962
Posted By localflighteast

Well I'm smack bang in the middle of that...

Well I'm smack bang in the middle of that controlled airspace to the south of you.

Just got my ppl.
Stuck with renting planes with a very limited choice as I don't drive. That works out to be...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2014, 14:19
Replies: 57
Views: 13,668
Posted By localflighteast

Continuing the spirit of Whirly's post and to...

Continuing the spirit of Whirly's post and to reinforce the "it is a journey" message

2 and a bit years and 108 hours.

And now I miss being a student sometimes :)
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Dec 2014, 23:55
Replies: 7
Views: 4,094
Posted By localflighteast

Winnhofer You seem so keen to offer all...

Winnhofer

You seem so keen to offer all manner of diagnoses. Perhaps you'd care to share exactly what your medical credentials actually are?
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