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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Feb 2024, 08:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
Posted By snchater

I am no legal expert but may I quote directly...

I am no legal expert but may I quote directly from the Civil Aviation Act 1982 section 20(1A) :

“The power conferred on the CAA by subsection (1)(a) includes power to institute and carry on...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Feb 2024, 16:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
Posted By snchater

Like the Post Office the CAA conduct their own...

Like the Post Office the CAA conduct their own criminal prosecutions.
The conduct of The CAA in their airspace infringement cases bears a strong resemblance to the Post Office’s bully-boy tactics.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Apr 2022, 05:01
Replies: 6
Views: 2,613
Posted By snchater

Remember to dress smartly for the test. My...

Remember to dress smartly for the test.
My fellow student could not be persuaded to dispense with his bandana (yes you Michael!).
He compromised and wore a freshly ironed bandana - he only achieved...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
21st Nov 2021, 16:17
Replies: 49
Views: 11,600
Posted By snchater

It is reported elsewhere that the passenger...

It is reported elsewhere that the passenger offloaded at Troutbeck before the fatal flight was the deceased pilot’s wife.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
6th Nov 2021, 13:38
Replies: 18
Views: 6,424
Posted By snchater

The wreckage looks remarkably intact for all the...

The wreckage looks remarkably intact for all the occupants to have received fatal injuries.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jun 2020, 17:16
Replies: 42
Views: 6,745
Posted By snchater

I have first hand knowledge of the French medical...

I have first hand knowledge of the French medical system misreporting Working Time Directive figures and the Spanish medical system misreporting transplant donor figures.
I think it is naive to...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2020, 07:42
Replies: 56
Views: 10,470
Posted By snchater

Angry The owner of my maintenance organisation has a...

The owner of my maintenance organisation has a strict “minimum of two people” to move aircraft in his hangar........

He moved my C182 on his own and had to meet the €3.5k hangar rash repair cost. 😡
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Feb 2020, 16:08
Replies: 135
Views: 134,770
Posted By snchater

It now transpires that the Typhoons were...

It now transpires that the Typhoons were scrambled in error due to a misunderstanding between the Jet2 pilots and ATC - now, who should the RAF send the bill to?

(runs and ducks for cover!)
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Nov 2019, 14:44
Replies: 123
Views: 73,020
Posted By snchater

aa777888 Thank you for your informative and...

aa777888

Thank you for your informative and interesting post.
A refreshing change to read such a well thought out explanation.
Safe flying
G-XLTG ( a plank driver!)
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Oct 2019, 18:22
Replies: 87
Views: 44,198
Posted By snchater

Ovc000 You win the prize

Ovc000

You win the prize
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Oct 2019, 23:05
Replies: 87
Views: 44,198
Posted By snchater

The plot allegedly involves a student pilot, a...

The plot allegedly involves a student pilot, a Lamborghini and a hostelry.........
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Oct 2019, 15:59
Replies: 87
Views: 44,198
Posted By snchater

If the rumours are true then the AAIB report...

If the rumours are true then the AAIB report should make interesting reading..................
Forum: Questions
26th Jan 2019, 13:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,231
Posted By snchater

I had my BMW satnav database recently updated by...

I had my BMW satnav database recently updated by my BMW dealer at a cost of £100.25.
The A556 M6-M56 link is not in the new database. The road has been open for 19 months!
BMW “customer service”...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
30th Dec 2018, 07:26
Replies: 1,174
Views: 520,261
Posted By snchater

The airport received £4.75 million government...

The airport received £4.75 million government funding towards the redevelopment.
Governments receive a large proportion of their income through taxation.
So yes the local taxpayers have...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
15th Dec 2018, 16:33
Replies: 489
Views: 267,957
Posted By snchater

And yet almost every major carrier consider...

And yet almost every major carrier consider leasing to be the more cost effective option .....
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2018, 18:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,470
Posted By snchater

Err ....... as flyingfemme points out if the...

Err ....... as flyingfemme points out if the charges are based on the square root of the MTOW then the big boys pay proportionally less.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2018, 15:34
Replies: 40
Views: 18,027
Posted By snchater

Really? 800m & 650m of smooth well cut grass...

Really?
800m & 650m of smooth well cut grass and clear approaches - I’ve never found Skegness a challenge ( but well worth a visit).
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
2nd Nov 2018, 15:53
Replies: 1,174
Views: 520,261
Posted By snchater

The airfield was redeveloped using £4.75 million...

The airfield was redeveloped using £4.75 million of government funding.
The “terminal” is a small part of the new Stobart office building associated with its new warehousing.
Failure to go-ahead...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st May 2018, 12:11
Replies: 35
Views: 19,123
Posted By snchater

I was on holiday in Madeira in February. The...

I was on holiday in Madeira in February.
The local news agency was reporting that the number of flight cancelations and diversions due to weather was increasing.
Several operators into Funchal had...
Forum: ATC Issues
27th Mar 2018, 08:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,621
Posted By snchater

VFR Zone Transit

AIUI under SERA VFR is legal above a solid undercast ( “VFR on top” in old money).

When given a VFR crossing of Class D airspace should the pilot inform ATC that he is “VFR on top” ?

TIA
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Jan 2018, 09:24
Replies: 22
Views: 10,007
Posted By snchater

The collapse of Carillion was partially caused by...

The collapse of Carillion was partially caused by the refusal of Qatar (for the past year) to pay the £200million it owes for construction work undertaken by
Carillion.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2018, 15:47
Replies: 21
Views: 6,572
Posted By snchater

Very cryptic :=

Very cryptic :=
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
30th Dec 2017, 13:27
Replies: 34
Views: 13,009
Posted By snchater

Lord Ashcroft is a major donor to the...

Lord Ashcroft is a major donor to the Conservative Party.
He was Vice-Chairman of the party.
In 2000 he agreed to giving up his (tax advantage) non-dom status in return for being made a Lord.
He...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
23rd Dec 2017, 16:02
Replies: 632
Views: 434,110
Posted By snchater

And people working in the commercial aviation...

And people working in the commercial aviation industry need to remember that it is passengers who ultimately pay their wages.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Nov 2017, 08:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,634
Posted By snchater

Sellbydate Many thanks for posting that link -...

Sellbydate
Many thanks for posting that link - as you say an intelligent commentary that should be read by anyone who wishes to understand the true facts.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Oct 2017, 11:40
Replies: 32
Views: 7,799
Posted By snchater

There is no requirement to have a separate bank...

There is no requirement to have a separate bank account but I have always used one . It is useful for paying standing orders into (monthly charge) and for paying bills (insurance,hangarage/parking,...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Oct 2017, 11:06
Replies: 32
Views: 7,799
Posted By snchater

Scoobster May I share my experience as...

Scoobster

May I share my experience as someone who has been trustee of 4 groups over 25 years flying C of A aircraft (B121, C182).

To achieve enough utilisation to justify ownership (with UK...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
10th Sep 2017, 09:13
Replies: 42
Views: 38,122
Posted By snchater

Robert Murgatroyd is the owner of the Pa-28...

Robert Murgatroyd is the owner of the Pa-28 involved in the Barton incident.

Google 'G-BBBK' and 'G-BBEF' for details of two previous fatal accidents to aircraft owned by Murgatroyd - he doesn't...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2017, 11:26
Replies: 54
Views: 9,298
Posted By snchater

My club lost a newly refurbished Robin (tricycle...

My club lost a newly refurbished Robin (tricycle uc) in an "alleged" attempt to water-ski on the river Derwent. The pilot told the aaib that he had an engine failure . Mobile phone footage of the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2017, 08:33
Replies: 26
Views: 5,692
Posted By snchater

I have used an ipad mini 4 for 15 months (@200...

I have used an ipad mini 4 for 15 months (@200 flying hours) running SkyDemon.
It is Ram yoke mounted,externally powered and has been used in flight for up to 4 hours continuously.It remains in the...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2017, 09:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,746
Posted By snchater

One "gotcha" to be aware of: Last summer I...

One "gotcha" to be aware of:
Last summer I missed the notam stating that the airfield would be without ATC for periods between the occasional commercial flights.
When I came to depart I was told by...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Aug 2017, 08:04
Replies: 6
Views: 4,015
Posted By snchater

The aircraft performing a go-around should track...

The aircraft performing a go-around should track on the dead-side of the runway (eg to the right if using left hand circuit) to keep aircraft departing in sight.
The need to perform a go-around is...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2017, 06:19
Replies: 27
Views: 3,984
Posted By snchater

During a weather interlude during my CPL course I...

During a weather interlude during my CPL course I read my student notes.
I asked my instructor what he ment by "needs to do his checks less like Eric Morecambe"
He replied "you do all the right...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2017, 16:24
Replies: 33
Views: 4,660
Posted By snchater

Sherburn EGCJ 4 miles south of Leeds East has far...

Sherburn EGCJ 4 miles south of Leeds East has far more to offer (good restaurant, 6 runways,cheap fuel,friendly welcome) than ''Leeds East''.
(I'm biased having been based at Sherburn for 18 years)....
Forum: Private Flying
28th May 2017, 19:00
Replies: 15
Views: 3,238
Posted By snchater

What an immature comment. Hawarden airfield...

What an immature comment.
Hawarden airfield exists to support Airbus Industries manufacturing plant. The whole pan-european operation is dependant on the regular Beluga movements (as are 6000 jobs...
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