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Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2021, 11:17
Replies: 29
Views: 4,218
Posted By phiggsbroadband

The not less than 500ft from a person, vehicle or...

The not less than 500ft from a person, vehicle or structure, pretty much excludes all of the UK from flight below 500ft.
When doing low level flight for my PPL, the only place we could use was over...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Jan 2021, 21:20
Replies: 871
Views: 964,023
Posted By phiggsbroadband

I know several have tried to make sense of the...

I know several have tried to make sense of the FR24 Speed and Altitude recording during the descent. However if you look carefully at the precceding information it is gives a better clue as to what...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jun 2020, 16:56
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,277
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Gear put up at 1700 ft

The real mystery is why the gear was put up at 1700 ft. If they had left it down, as they were on the glide-slope by then, in the next 4 miles their speed would have reduced, and nobody would even...
Forum: Rumours & News
11th Jun 2020, 11:58
Replies: 1,808
Views: 3,073,277
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Well we are now getting into the realm of what...

Well we are now getting into the realm of what was the coefficient of friction of the carbon fibre engine cowls, against the runway, compared to the position of the C/G... Would that have produced a...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Feb 2020, 01:23
Replies: 29
Views: 27,850
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Quote...'And if the airport had built up...

Quote...'And if the airport had built up snowberms on the runway ends' These could have produced some turbulent windshear.
Also the snowed up runway would make it hard to spot where the white...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Dec 2019, 13:19
Replies: 57
Views: 74,431
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Looks like the Rabbit Exit Taxiway does run out...

Looks like the Rabbit Exit Taxiway does run out of Tarmac just after the curved part...
****** (Switch to Satellite Maps if you get a white screen.)*******
...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2019, 18:47
Replies: 43
Views: 42,142
Posted By phiggsbroadband

The Local Police said that the underwater diving...

The Local Police said that the underwater diving team had been operating on Wednesday and Thursday, although their diving support vessel does not appear on the AIS radar.
Today (Friday.) The Prince...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2019, 19:53
Replies: 43
Views: 42,142
Posted By phiggsbroadband

For those not familiar with the area, the Menai...

For those not familiar with the area, the Menai Straits are between the Island of Angelsey and mainland Wales. Although the tidal currents in the Straits, under the Menai Bridge can reach 2m/s (4...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Oct 2019, 20:44
Replies: 21
Views: 19,502
Posted By phiggsbroadband

If you only saw the tow bar being disconnected,...

If you only saw the tow bar being disconnected, note what the right wing does to the lighting tower.
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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
11th Oct 2019, 23:36
Replies: 349
Views: 445,754
Posted By phiggsbroadband

. The NTSB video clearly shows two curving skid...

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The NTSB video clearly shows two curving skid marks for most of the distance from the lights to the de-icing area. If he was too fast at the threshold, the wings would still be producing...
Forum: Tech Log
6th Oct 2019, 15:35
Replies: 15
Views: 2,464
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Have you forgot to factor in the fact that you...

Have you forgot to factor in the fact that you will be taking off with cooler engines..? A five/ten minute taxy will warm most of the engine lubricant much more than just starting one minute before...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2016, 12:24
Replies: 15
Views: 8,160
Posted By phiggsbroadband

To put this into context, do you fly a Cessna 150...

To put this into context, do you fly a Cessna 150 or a Boeing 787 ?
The pressure difference will all depend upon the number of Isobars you cross, just like crossing Time-Zones. If you fly a C150...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Aug 2016, 12:32
Replies: 73
Views: 39,792
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Looks like they are still removing melted...

Looks like they are still removing melted aluminium this Tuesday, if the Notams are anything to go by.
Saw a Chinook, with underslung hook mechanism, returning towards Shawbury or Cosford a couple...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2016, 15:15
Replies: 12
Views: 3,627
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Looking at ORS4 No 1124, Paragraph 3b suggests...

Looking at ORS4 No 1124, Paragraph 3b suggests we are allowed to fly a practice landing down to 'zero' ft. into a country field, as long as the farmer or his tractor are not in it....


b)...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2016, 10:25
Replies: 17
Views: 2,804
Posted By phiggsbroadband

So calling up Heathrow Tower and 'Requesting...

So calling up Heathrow Tower and 'Requesting route North to South, through your overhead at 1200ft', might work eh?
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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
19th Jul 2016, 10:16
Replies: 10
Views: 4,619
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Thanks for your comprehensive reply TEEEJ. ...

Thanks for your comprehensive reply TEEEJ.


It's nice to know S.C.Crow researched this, way back in 1970.


It appears that the regular patterns are caused by the cyclic interaction of the...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2016, 08:27
Replies: 17
Views: 2,804
Posted By phiggsbroadband

NATS makes London atz class D

Looks like we are having some more EU harmonisation.... London CTR has become Class D, so now GA vfr flights can route through it.


Change is coming to the London CTR - NATS...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Jul 2016, 12:18
Replies: 20
Views: 14,380
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Omeish you forgot to tell us where this...

Omeish you forgot to tell us where this occurred...


On the taxiway? At Take-Off? or in the Cruise?
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Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2016, 11:57
Replies: 25
Views: 11,695
Posted By phiggsbroadband

I think the increased separation (from 2 minutes...

I think the increased separation (from 2 minutes to 3 minutes.) applies to the second aircraft, if the first aircraft has departed from an intermediate point.


This is because the wake turbulence...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Jul 2016, 09:52
Replies: 16
Views: 10,411
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Looks like the Gaffer-Tape fell off.

Looks like the Gaffer-Tape fell off.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2016, 16:19
Replies: 69
Views: 17,511
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Well lets be practical, and more logical.... ...

Well lets be practical, and more logical....


A Flying School is in the business of providing 'experience flights' to
members of the public, and PPL training. So the passenger, or student, will...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th Jul 2016, 20:39
Replies: 10
Views: 4,619
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Why regular 'Irregularities' in Contrails?

Having seen many contrails over 'Wallasey', they all seem to have a regular continuous rhythm in their dispersal. Some have more than one 'frequency' present; with a quick pattern (every ~3...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2016, 19:26
Replies: 20
Views: 9,121
Posted By phiggsbroadband

The aeros will be the Golding Barrett Trophy BAeA...

The aeros will be the Golding Barrett Trophy BAeA Competition, over the weekend 9/10 July. This is usually only a slightly busy period, so keep listening to Sleap radio on 122.45 from 30 miles out,...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
27th Jun 2016, 19:59
Replies: 32
Views: 16,005
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Hardwich is near Norwich (England). ...

Hardwich is near Norwich (England).


Abergavenny (Wales) is more likely, 500m x 25m Grass. The road is the A40.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itojBH03OtU
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2016, 20:27
Replies: 16
Views: 3,594
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Sorry to spoil your Parade, but.... I think...

Sorry to spoil your Parade, but.... I think your original tests may only be valid at one condition. Maybe with the C of G in a more rearward position you could have got a better pitch attitude...
Forum: Questions
11th Jun 2016, 11:15
Replies: 8
Views: 5,557
Posted By phiggsbroadband

There is one other factor to be taken into...

There is one other factor to be taken into account... Will you be able to get out of there?


You would not want to be the last person to land, at say The Isle of Man, and then have to wait ten...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2016, 09:55
Replies: 8
Views: 4,075
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Maybe if it wasn't painted camouflage...

Maybe if it wasn't painted camouflage hedge-green, it would be more easily seen from above....
Forum: Questions
13th May 2016, 17:50
Replies: 9
Views: 3,214
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Maybe the initial question was specifically...

Maybe the initial question was specifically related to the 737 type of aircraft, ( vs. an axial thrust Eurofighter), Where the increased drag of a windmilling engine, on the end of a pylon, already...
Forum: Questions
12th May 2016, 12:12
Replies: 9
Views: 3,214
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Hi Guys, I think you have missed the first lesson...

Hi Guys, I think you have missed the first lesson of any flight training, that to descend or climb you just use the throttles. Changing the Pitch Attitude will increase or decrease the speed.

...
Forum: Questions
11th May 2016, 13:26
Replies: 14
Views: 4,962
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Thanks Ecam.... looks like it's painted Rolls...

Thanks Ecam.... looks like it's painted Rolls Royce Regal Red, which might be a step in the right direction... Hi.
Forum: Questions
11th May 2016, 11:22
Replies: 14
Views: 4,962
Posted By phiggsbroadband

777 with Folding Wing-tips?

I have just heard from a fairly reliable source that Boeing are doing a 777 with folding wing-tips, so that it can fit into smallish stands. Anyone know the full story?
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2016, 07:59
Replies: 23
Views: 5,748
Posted By phiggsbroadband

But how do you get to the suction filter without...

But how do you get to the suction filter without removing the engine cowls ?


Simple.... Just remove all the Instrument Panel.... !


btw... There is a quick drain facility on Piper...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Apr 2016, 12:11
Replies: 21
Views: 17,204
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Looks perfectly serviceable to me, for the flight...

Looks perfectly serviceable to me, for the flight back to base....


The Missing Wheel is most likely bobbing around in the Pacific Ocean, complete with its bearings and associated grease.

...
Forum: Rumours & News
8th Apr 2016, 14:48
Replies: 66
Views: 30,753
Posted By phiggsbroadband

The reason for the disciplinary action, would not...

The reason for the disciplinary action, would not be for the navigational error, but the fact that they must have landed without a Landing Clearance.
This flight could have also been in conflict...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2016, 10:19
Replies: 57
Views: 7,976
Posted By phiggsbroadband

Hi Chevron... To be pedantic... You are a bit...

Hi Chevron... To be pedantic... You are a bit ambiguous with ''actual airfield QNH''.


You could have an ''actual airfield QFE''. But an airfield does not have a QNH, unless the runway is a...
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