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Search: Posts Made By: Zonkor
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Forum: Private Flying
27th Jul 2017, 09:13
Replies: 2
Views: 1,281
Posted By Zonkor

Revalidation of medical with CAA

The UK CAA is my competent authority, but I live in Switzerland. My medical (obtained at an AME in Switzerland) expires soon, so I want to revalidate it.

I'm wondering what's the procedure for the...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2017, 19:14
Replies: 5
Views: 1,452
Posted By Zonkor

Instructor requirement for training flight (revalidation by experience)

I might be in a little pickle regarding my revalidation by experience and am Looking for some guidance by somebody experienced with the CAA ...

Before my UK CAA-issued EASA PPL (SEP) was to...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2015, 19:48
Replies: 10
Views: 3,397
Posted By Zonkor

Pitts: aeros capability / why low price?

When people ask for an affordable yet capable aeros aircraft, the Pitts (S-1 or S-2) is often mentioned first thing. That made me quite curious about and brought up the following questions:

1....
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2015, 13:15
Replies: 6
Views: 3,903
Posted By Zonkor

Thanks for the answer. Maybe that wasn't clear...

Thanks for the answer. Maybe that wasn't clear enough, but I did the training for the TMG class rating with an ATO and passed the skills test. I was able to add the TMG class rating to my PPL, but I...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2015, 16:17
Replies: 6
Views: 3,903
Posted By Zonkor

Question Adding initial TMG rating to (CAA) SPL

Does anybody know if it's now possible to add an initial TMG rating to a CAA-issued SPL?

Earlier this year it was only possible to add it to a PPL, as the corresponding procedure or form was not...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2015, 09:44
Replies: 26
Views: 11,817
Posted By Zonkor

Sounds good MRDAX, thanks for the hint. Though it...

Sounds good MRDAX, thanks for the hint. Though it seems that their Aerobat is unavailable currently (web page says it's "offline").
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2015, 07:44
Replies: 26
Views: 11,817
Posted By Zonkor

Good point, but that's actually why I'm planning...

Good point, but that's actually why I'm planning to do it in the UK (the CAA is my "Competent Authority" FWIW).

It's amazing how involved this cross-national stuff is even within two EASA...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2015, 11:42
Replies: 12
Views: 6,894
Posted By Zonkor

Operating costs

Jodel owners: What are your typical annual maintenance costs, and hourly variable costs (including engine and prop fund)?

Are my assumptions below roughly correct?

Fixed / maintenance costs:
...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2015, 21:31
Replies: 26
Views: 11,817
Posted By Zonkor

Cost of aerobatics flying

Maybe a naive question, but I have to ask: What exactly makes aerobatics instruction / rental so much more expensive, especially with something like an Extra 200/300, but even with relatively modest...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2015, 14:39
Replies: 12
Views: 6,894
Posted By Zonkor

Thanks Steve. Most Mascarets have a 100hp...

Thanks Steve.

Most Mascarets have a 100hp O-200 engine and 113 kts cruise at 75% power / 22 lps. So assuming a similar BSFC and aerodynamic efficiency your power settings seems to be at around...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2015, 20:59
Replies: 12
Views: 6,894
Posted By Zonkor

Thanks Oldpilot55, very useful information! ...

Thanks Oldpilot55, very useful information!

I'm curious why you refer to homebuilts / experimentals? So far my plan was to look for a factory-built Jodel (i.e., Annex II aircraft) -- would that...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2015, 19:34
Replies: 12
Views: 6,894
Posted By Zonkor

Question Jodel D150 Mascaret

Since having flown the D140 Mousqetaire I'm quite interested in Jodel aircraft.

For a while I've already been looking for an economical travel aircraft for two persons with a long range and...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Oct 2015, 09:18
Replies: 26
Views: 11,817
Posted By Zonkor

Thanks for the useful input, everybody! I'm...

Thanks for the useful input, everybody! I'm leaning toward foxmoth's advice to complete the initial aerobatics course in a mid-range aircraft.

In the meantime, two more questions on regulations...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2015, 11:47
Replies: 26
Views: 11,817
Posted By Zonkor

Question EASA aerobatics training

I'm considering doing some aerobatics training and eventually getting the EASA aerobatics rating (ASEL / SEP).

What are good places in the UK for that? (Doesn't have to be in a Extra 300 or so,...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2015, 11:41
Replies: 12
Views: 3,359
Posted By Zonkor

@Jan

Jan, would you consider making your scripts available (e.g., upload to Github)?
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2015, 11:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,359
Posted By Zonkor

Also missing

It seems that German glider fields ("Segelfluggelände") and microlight fields are also missing. French altiports and altisurfaces are not described as such.

I'm in favour of adding as much as...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2015, 11:38
Replies: 17
Views: 4,363
Posted By Zonkor

Step turn: Not sure if I follow or if this...

Step turn:

Not sure if I follow or if this was a tongue-in-cheek answer.

Since last December (not February as I wrote above) I sent several inquiries through their online form on their webpage...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2015, 10:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,790
Posted By Zonkor

Extra VFR privileges with IMCR

A well-know privilege of a UK IMC rating (IMCR) is that it allows the holder to exploit the low visibility minimums in class G airspace (1500m if below 3000 feet agl and less than 140 kts speed),...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2015, 07:39
Replies: 17
Views: 4,363
Posted By Zonkor

Thanks for the information and pics. Looking...

Thanks for the information and pics. Looking forward even more to it now. :-)
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2015, 09:34
Replies: 17
Views: 4,363
Posted By Zonkor

Naples Air Center doesn't respond -- any alternatives?

I'm going to Florida (Naples area) over Xmas / New Year's and wanted to do some light VFR touring in a single-engine plane around Florida, maybe with a hop over to the Bahamas. I'm looking for a...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2015, 12:50
Replies: 29
Views: 4,910
Posted By Zonkor

You're right, of course. My Google-fu was not up...

You're right, of course. My Google-fu was not up to scratch today.

Sorry for the unnecessary post and thanks for the extra trivia.

Michael
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2015, 12:00
Replies: 29
Views: 4,910
Posted By Zonkor

Question Origin of airport country prefixes

I'm wondering who an me when these were defined by what rules:

K: US (why "K"?)
EG: UK ("G"reat Britain?)
ED: Germany ("D"eutschland?)
LF: France
LS: Switzerland

BTW, why do UK/Germany...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2015, 22:00
Replies: 2
Views: 2,549
Posted By Zonkor

Hi Peter, Thanks for the info. PM sent. :) ...

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the info. PM sent. :)

BTW, does the Aeroclub have a webpage? I wasn't able to find one so far.

Thanks,

Michael
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2015, 11:04
Replies: 97
Views: 12,899
Posted By Zonkor

Related practice

A related topic is dumping flaps on touchdown, which is a quite widespread practice for short-field landings (or in microlight flying to prevent the damn thing from bouncing off again).

I've seen...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2015, 13:38
Replies: 2
Views: 2,549
Posted By Zonkor

Question ATO for EASA mountain rating in France

Is anybody aware of an (English-speaking) ATO in France that do training for EASA mountain rating (for now wheels, but also ski)? I found a list of aeroclubs...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2015, 18:00
Replies: 5
Views: 1,848
Posted By Zonkor

Cloud distance and mist layers

The VFR rules in SERA.5001 talk about "cloud distance" for different airspaces.

How about mist layers, do these count as cloud as well?

For instance, last week in Southern England there were...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2015, 23:37
Replies: 20
Views: 10,794
Posted By Zonkor

Not that this will add much to the competent...

Not that this will add much to the competent answer by Level Attitude, but I can confirm this from recent personal experience, giving me the doubtful benefit of a last-minute touristic trip to...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2015, 11:14
Replies: 18
Views: 3,432
Posted By Zonkor

@englishal

Where did you find this wording?

Are you implying that even if you don't revalidate an existing IR(R) and thus let the IR(R) revalidation deadline pass, you can get a new IR(R) at any later time...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2015, 08:15
Replies: 18
Views: 3,432
Posted By Zonkor

Amazing, the variety of responses and...

Amazing, the variety of responses and experiences!

To be sure, I sent an inquiry to fclweb. I'll update you when I got a response.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2015, 12:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,432
Posted By Zonkor

ifitaintboeing: Are separate check flights...

ifitaintboeing:

Are separate check flights needed for IPC and IR(R), or can these be merged into a single flight? I.e., can the IPC be given on the basis of a successfully completed IR(R)...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2015, 20:42
Replies: 18
Views: 3,432
Posted By Zonkor

Interesting. I already hold a UK IMC / IR(R)...

Interesting. I already hold a UK IMC / IR(R) rating (converted from my FAA IR). Are you saying that if I complete an FAA IPC, the CAA will issue me a new IR(R) again? Could you please give me a...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2015, 09:55
Replies: 18
Views: 3,432
Posted By Zonkor

IMC revalidation and IPC in one go?

Has anybody experience with revalidating a UK IMC / IR(R) rating and completing an IPC (FAA instrument proficiency check) at the same time (both for SEP / ASEL airplanes)? Could you recommend an...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2015, 20:45
Replies: 19
Views: 6,810
Posted By Zonkor

Has anybody ever managed to fax or email in...

Has anybody ever managed to fax or email in licensing document to the CAA (SRG1119B in my case)? If I express-mail them tomorrow, they'll probably arrive on the 31st still. Will that be sufficient...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2015, 17:44
Replies: 19
Views: 6,810
Posted By Zonkor

Red face Careful!

In the meantime, I got the revalidation by experience signed by a German EASA examiner.

HOWEVER, after 9 days, I finally received a reply to my inquiry (with the word "URGENT" in the subject) with...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2015, 21:36
Replies: 19
Views: 6,810
Posted By Zonkor

EASA examiner must be SEP examiner?

Ok, I found an EASA examiner. However, he isn't an SEP examiner, but for TMG rating and gliders. Is he still able to issue me the certificate of revalidation?
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