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Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2018, 09:31
Replies: 31
Views: 5,625
Posted By Steevo25

I have always assumed that the reason you address...

I have always assumed that the reason you address the station is you are making them responsible for your MayDay call and giving them time to prepare. If you just issue a MayDay call and do not...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2015, 11:59
Replies: 6
Views: 2,492
Posted By Steevo25

Even if it is possible, don't assume it is an...

Even if it is possible, don't assume it is an easy process.

I wanted to import a Jabiru J400 from France and it became apparent very quickly that this was going to be a real pain.

First of all,...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2015, 09:41
Replies: 35
Views: 10,648
Posted By Steevo25

I have a very differing opinion of not taking it...

I have a very differing opinion of not taking it in the cockpit with you. I agree that it should not be your only source of navigation but I also think you should use all viable means possible to...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2014, 14:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,610
Posted By Steevo25

The motion is no longer proceeding. CASA have...

The motion is no longer proceeding. CASA have apparently reached an understanding with Jabiru over the issues and for the moment, the proposal will not go ahead. It does go on to say that Jabiru do...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2014, 08:57
Replies: 11
Views: 2,610
Posted By Steevo25

As an owner of a Jabiru Aircraft, I find it...

As an owner of a Jabiru Aircraft, I find it worrying on my part that I have to sort of agree with CASA. Although the design of the Jabiru engine should mean that it is bullet proof (not really much...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2014, 22:33
Replies: 46
Views: 14,171
Posted By Steevo25

What aircraft were you flying? My aircraft...

What aircraft were you flying? My aircraft (Jabiru) regularly has the stall warner go off upon rotation. The POH even states that the stall warner may sound. My POH states to lift the nose at 35kts...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2014, 21:22
Replies: 14
Views: 3,222
Posted By Steevo25

Does anyone know where the paperwork can be found...

Does anyone know where the paperwork can be found to join the trial. I cannot find it on their website.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2014, 17:58
Replies: 14
Views: 3,222
Posted By Steevo25

I didn't realise it wasn't allowed. I have had my...

I didn't realise it wasn't allowed. I have had my non certified MGL EFIS connected to my Trig TT21 and sending my position for ages. Never had anyone mention anything. The Trig has an option in it's...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2014, 08:53
Replies: 16
Views: 2,966
Posted By Steevo25

Thank you for all your advice. As I said at the...

Thank you for all your advice. As I said at the start, I was out of date with CofA stuff as I had exclusively dealt with permit over the past 2-3 years. I guess I was kind of hoping that things had...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2014, 15:12
Replies: 16
Views: 2,966
Posted By Steevo25

Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against any...

Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against any permit aircraft. I would not have owned one if I did. But permit aircraft tend to be light and low weight. When I flew the Cessna it was a heavier...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2014, 10:55
Replies: 16
Views: 2,966
Posted By Steevo25

I have really enjoyed my permit aircraft over the...

I have really enjoyed my permit aircraft over the time I have had it and would consider another one that is bigger with a larger useable load. As was said, these tend to be very expensive although...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2014, 10:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,966
Posted By Steevo25

From LAA to CofA

Hi All,


First of all, I know there are loads of threads on running costs, maintenance costs etc but I am hoping for some slightly different information out of this one.


I am currently on my...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2014, 13:13
Replies: 51
Views: 8,609
Posted By Steevo25

It's because 'What I want it to do' is more...

It's because 'What I want it to do' is more typing than 'mission'.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2014, 12:32
Replies: 51
Views: 8,609
Posted By Steevo25

I cannot understand why there is an argument...

I cannot understand why there is an argument between owning a permit or CofA aircraft. As far as I see it, they do indentical things. I fly a Cessna 152 CofA and own a Jabiru. I can do identical...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2014, 13:34
Replies: 51
Views: 8,609
Posted By Steevo25

I am not paying anywhere near those costs for an...

I am not paying anywhere near those costs for an LAA permit aircraft.


I have a 2-seater and do around 50 hours per annum. My breakdown of costs are as follows:


Purchase price £20k (the...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2014, 08:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,458
Posted By Steevo25

I also wondered how a 5 day intensive course...

I also wondered how a 5 day intensive course would work with the 100 hour rule. Even if you did 24 hours per day over those 5 days, that would only total 120 hours and you are never going to do 5...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2014, 10:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,380
Posted By Steevo25

I can give a real life example of the procedure...

I can give a real life example of the procedure to change from the 'microlight' category to 'group A'.


I purchased a Jabiru UL-450 that was a 'microlight' and because I had a PPL I wanted it so...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2014, 11:46
Replies: 11
Views: 4,196
Posted By Steevo25

Jab engines have taken a hammering over the...

Jab engines have taken a hammering over the years. Some of the comments were deserved and some not. Generally, a Jab engine in a Jab airframe is ok.


A lot of the criticism of Jab engines came...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2014, 08:29
Replies: 11
Views: 4,196
Posted By Steevo25

I have a Jabiru SPL-450 and generally they are a...

I have a Jabiru SPL-450 and generally they are a great little aircraft. Very cheap to run and service.


Things to check are that the SBs are all done especially things like through bolts. Have an...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2014, 15:18
Replies: 37
Views: 10,416
Posted By Steevo25

My aircraft is based at Stapleford and I must...

My aircraft is based at Stapleford and I must admit I have never heard anything on the radio that I would consider rude or insulting. The circuit at Stapleford can be a little bit challenging if you...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2014, 08:34
Replies: 429
Views: 54,198
Posted By Steevo25

For me, I think the chute is probably the best...

For me, I think the chute is probably the best safety item ever put in an aircraft and I for one would definitely have one if it could be put in my aircraft. I also like the Cirrus aircraft, there...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2014, 16:26
Replies: 26
Views: 5,941
Posted By Steevo25

I just did my conversion. I learnt in a 152 and...

I just did my conversion. I learnt in a 152 and then converted to a 172 which was 1 hour. I then went on to the PA28 of which I had 2 hours in.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2014, 13:38
Replies: 14
Views: 1,417
Posted By Steevo25

I too favour SkyDemon. It is a one-stop shop for...

I too favour SkyDemon. It is a one-stop shop for just about all planning. The only dislike I have of SkyDemon is that the half mil CAA charts are not available. Under normal flying conditions using...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2014, 10:54
Replies: 30
Views: 38,690
Posted By Steevo25

When budgeting for a PPL, you should always...

When budgeting for a PPL, you should always budget for the worst case scenario and not assume you will be able to get things cheaper or be able to borrow something.


If you budget low for the PPL...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2014, 12:34
Replies: 30
Views: 38,690
Posted By Steevo25

I completed my PPL last year and including...

I completed my PPL last year and including everything (books, equipment, lessons, medical, CAA fees, instruction and rental), my total bill was just over £11k. It took me 10 months in total. My...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2014, 10:15
Replies: 56
Views: 10,472
Posted By Steevo25

I was also very surprised by the negative...

I was also very surprised by the negative comments. I found it very useful to be told the status of an airfield that I will be going to in the next few weeks.

There are many times when I have...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2014, 15:54
Replies: 15
Views: 3,253
Posted By Steevo25

I have both sets of headsets. The Bose was bought...

I have both sets of headsets. The Bose was bought for me by my wife as a birthday present just after I passed my PPL, the Zulu was given to me by my brother-in-law when he failed his medical and was...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2014, 12:38
Replies: 106
Views: 23,372
Posted By Steevo25

I did my PPL at Stapleford just over a year ago...

I did my PPL at Stapleford just over a year ago (also did some cross conversions to other aircraft types). My own aircraft is now homed at Stapleford.

On the whole, the training was excellent but...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2013, 10:28
Replies: 113
Views: 13,260
Posted By Steevo25

I don't think there is anything wrong with...

I don't think there is anything wrong with pre-flight nerves or worrying about what could happen. For myself, it promotes that extra careful factor.

Before I started flying I had a fear of flying...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2013, 22:22
Replies: 18
Views: 2,637
Posted By Steevo25

Thank you all for your replies. In the end...

Thank you all for your replies.

In the end I did purchase a few bits but unfortunately, the bits for the HERO3 do not seem to fit the HERO3+.

The skeleton housing that I got did not line up...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2013, 10:40
Replies: 285
Views: 64,002
Posted By Steevo25

The problem I have with an EFATO (having had one...

The problem I have with an EFATO (having had one just a few hours after I passed my PPL skills test) is first admitting you have one. Although the training gives you an idea, it is, unfortunately,...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2013, 08:02
Replies: 18
Views: 2,637
Posted By Steevo25

Thank you very much everyone. I didn't...

Thank you very much everyone.

I didn't realise there was so much around for them. There is definitely a solution there for me.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2013, 12:18
Replies: 18
Views: 2,637
Posted By Steevo25

GoPro Camera Housings

Hi All,

I have just purchased a GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition. All is good with the camera and I have a place where I am going to mount it. But I want to put permanent aircraft power to it and am...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2013, 14:46
Replies: 29
Views: 4,834
Posted By Steevo25

I feel it is very misguided to think that we...

I feel it is very misguided to think that we should support him as he may contribute to our pensions in the future.

The PPL is not going to give him any method of contributing to anything in the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2013, 12:26
Replies: 24
Views: 3,464
Posted By Steevo25

For me, the answer is that it depends. For the...

For me, the answer is that it depends. For the aircraft that goes faulty at location B, I would expect the school to pay. After all, you are renting the aircraft of which they are carrying out the...
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