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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
13th Mar 2018, 10:02
Replies: 1,495
Views: 557,197
Posted By engineno9

Carlisle Airport is owned and operated by Stobart...

Carlisle Airport is owned and operated by Stobart Air as far as I know, so it may be that the funding was awarded to them in order to create the requisite airport infrastructure rather than to...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
28th Nov 2017, 07:46
Replies: 5
Views: 2,289
Posted By engineno9

I find all of this quite interesting too but I...

I find all of this quite interesting too but I can't say I'm particularly worried about it.

As mentioned above, I'd think that the timeframe to refine such technology, roll it out and more...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2017, 07:36
Replies: 17
Views: 2,511
Posted By engineno9

"Ferris metal found in oil filter"

"Ferris metal found in oil filter"
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Jul 2017, 11:22
Replies: 303
Views: 281,050
Posted By engineno9

See also the 'Modlin Bus' service operated by OK...

See also the 'Modlin Bus' service operated by OK Bus. Goes from Modlin, Central Warsaw and Okecie/Chopin to Lodz several times a day, not as quick as the train I suspect but very cheap.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jun 2017, 12:16
Replies: 12
Views: 11,510
Posted By engineno9

Just wanted to add an up-to-date recommendation...

Just wanted to add an up-to-date recommendation of CRM Europe having recently completed my MCC course there.

I deliberately selected this course over others with 'full motion 737' sims and so on,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Jan 2017, 08:40
Replies: 28
Views: 6,628
Posted By engineno9

Hi Sanger, I'll have a go at explaining if it...

Hi Sanger, I'll have a go at explaining if it helps.

Consider the altimeter a barometer, that's all it is. It senses pressure wherever it is located. To get a readout from it, you need to tell...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2017, 07:07
Replies: 12
Views: 3,996
Posted By engineno9

I find this one quite useful for the UK pressure...

I find this one quite useful for the UK pressure patterns etc., on top of the MET Office GA info.

weather model gfs - united kingdom - surface pressure [base + 0] | weatheronline...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2017, 07:34
Replies: 15
Views: 2,976
Posted By engineno9

If you're heading up the M6 from London to...

If you're heading up the M6 from London to Scotland, I'd imagine the guys at Carlisle Flight Training (North West England) would be more than happy to assist you with a PA28 and instructor for a tour...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Jan 2017, 08:01
Replies: 28
Views: 6,628
Posted By engineno9

I initially remembered these as QFE = Field...

I initially remembered these as QFE = Field Elevation and QNH = Nautical Height which served me quite well.

I also recall seeing the following explanations which helped me, the first of which...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Dec 2016, 07:55
Replies: 28
Views: 6,628
Posted By engineno9

Just to add to this, although it's something you...

Just to add to this, although it's something you can work out easily enough (as above) you'll probably find you just fly to whatever you're given. You wouldn't normally make a conversion.

For...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2016, 09:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By engineno9

I've done quite a few flights in this area this...

I've done quite a few flights in this area this year (typically Carlisle to Blackpool) and I can usually pick up London on 125.475 at 3000-ish ft well North of Penrith without any problem, and stay...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2016, 10:34
Replies: 52
Views: 15,114
Posted By engineno9

June 19th 2013, Gillespie Field, San Diego, C152,...

June 19th 2013, Gillespie Field, San Diego, C152, N757CD

The most calm, clear California day you could imagine, 3 circuits with the instructor and back to parking. Off he goes and it's my turn to...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2016, 09:00
Replies: 37
Views: 10,575
Posted By engineno9

I seem to remember passing my driving test at 17...

I seem to remember passing my driving test at 17 without having done any motorway driving (not in the syllabus), and the instructor recommended a 'pass plus' course which was basically an optional...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2016, 07:14
Replies: 25
Views: 9,068
Posted By engineno9

Thankyou Eckhard, this is exactly the type of...

Thankyou Eckhard, this is exactly the type of insightful answer I was looking for. Interesting that there should be such a notable difference. Thankyou BEagle also.

And maybe I should have known...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2016, 10:28
Replies: 25
Views: 9,068
Posted By engineno9

I was more making the point that I wasn't going...

I was more making the point that I wasn't going particularly slow - these wouldn't be exact.

At the risk of diverting my own thread I'd generally shoot for around 85/80/75>70 on downwind, base...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2016, 09:50
Replies: 25
Views: 9,068
Posted By engineno9

No not at all, I would've been at around 90/85/80...

No not at all, I would've been at around 90/85/80 kts respectively for each stage of flap, it was a fairly instantaneous drop of the nose. Actually a bit like you'd get as you retract flaps on...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2016, 07:23
Replies: 25
Views: 9,068
Posted By engineno9

PA28 Flaps/Pitch

Hi folks,

Out of curiosity, I just wanted to canvass the experience of you guys who may have flown PA28's more than me in the past regarding the pitch changes when adding flap on approach.

On...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2016, 13:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,870
Posted By engineno9

As has been said, anything that demands a higher...

As has been said, anything that demands a higher angle of attack to generate lift will increase wake turbulence, as that is essentially where it comes from.

Flying fast, adding flap (increasing...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2016, 10:57
Replies: 21
Views: 5,228
Posted By engineno9

I'd echo Oggers there. Sometimes something...

I'd echo Oggers there. Sometimes something explained in a different way can make something click if the textbooks aren't working. I enjoy reading these threads too it tests my own understanding at...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2016, 12:29
Replies: 7
Views: 4,071
Posted By engineno9

I seem to remember it backs by 30 degrees and...

I seem to remember it backs by 30 degrees and speed decreases by 50% at the surface (10 degrees and 30% over water due to less friction) but as usual happy to be corrected.

It's to do with the...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2016, 11:57
Replies: 82
Views: 20,505
Posted By engineno9

I think we're getting there then! So bonding...

I think we're getting there then!

So bonding seems to be the really the important part as far as refueling is concerned so that no discrepancy in charge causes electricity to leap from pump to...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2016, 10:56
Replies: 82
Views: 20,505
Posted By engineno9

Thanks Colibri - I understand the equalisation of...

Thanks Colibri - I understand the equalisation of the potentials, it's the apparent difference between refueling cars and aircraft I'm trying to grasp. From the additional replies and further...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2016, 10:13
Replies: 82
Views: 20,505
Posted By engineno9

Thanks for the replies guys. So as I read it, if...

Thanks for the replies guys. So as I read it, if I were to answer the question as asked, reasons for aircraft to be bonded/grounded but not cars would be:

- higher volumes of flow for aircraft...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2016, 09:33
Replies: 82
Views: 20,505
Posted By engineno9

Grounding/bonding when refueling

Hi all,

Someone recently posed me the question, 'Why do you clip that cable the aircraft when you refuel it?' to which I answered, 'To ground it I presume...', rather hesitantly.

'Why don't you...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2016, 10:37
Replies: 17
Views: 22,484
Posted By engineno9

I'm no expert but I've a feeling using Cosine...

I'm no expert but I've a feeling using Cosine will give you the head/tail wind component and Sine will give you X-Wind. Happy to be corrected though!
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Jun 2016, 14:18
Replies: 1,315
Views: 922,951
Posted By engineno9

Can anyone tell me how many total marks there are...

Can anyone tell me how many total marks there are available for the UK ATPL Mass and Balance exam? I'm aware there are 25 questions but I assume there will be some worth more marks, just can't seem...
Forum: ATC Issues
10th Nov 2015, 07:55
Replies: 15
Views: 6,586
Posted By engineno9

I'm also local to EGNT and I suspect that on the...

I'm also local to EGNT and I suspect that on the 'calmer' days, where the westerlies aren't prevailing, the predominant wind is a sea breeze.

I've quite often travelled out early morning/back in...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Dec 2014, 07:29
Replies: 5
Views: 2,475
Posted By engineno9

Sounds like this might be out of date slightly as...

Sounds like this might be out of date slightly as Naples Air Center is still on there but might be of use:
...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2014, 09:37
Replies: 18
Views: 3,463
Posted By engineno9

Hi Gomrath, Thanks for your response,...

Hi Gomrath,

Thanks for your response, although I'm not sure if we're on the same wavelength.

I'm aware I need to start the process over with the FAA.

First time around, I had to sign a form...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2014, 09:24
Replies: 18
Views: 3,463
Posted By engineno9

I actually have a question (based on number 2...

I actually have a question (based on number 2 above).

I previously filled out the paperwork for the FAA, and also the agreement for the CAA allowing them to confirm my information (and to kindly...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2014, 13:33
Replies: 59
Views: 18,455
Posted By engineno9

Yes sorry - I wrote 'radar' originally but didn't...

Yes sorry - I wrote 'radar' originally but didn't want to offend anyone in case 'radar' was an outdated term.

I'm dying to spend time in an ATC unit as a PPL pilot, I'm very curious to see what...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Aug 2014, 13:19
Replies: 59
Views: 18,455
Posted By engineno9

Hi, Sorry to jump in but I listen to the...

Hi,

Sorry to jump in but I listen to the EIDW ATC quite a bit (due to the listening restrictions in the UK) and was curious about a few things - sorry if these are stupid questions, I'm only at...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2014, 11:12
Replies: 40
Views: 5,815
Posted By engineno9

For me personally, if you just consider that the...

For me personally, if you just consider that the altimeter always knows the correct outdoor pressure it all becomes a bit easier.

Say the pressure outside is 1010 - the altimeter knows this. ...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2014, 11:29
Replies: 27
Views: 7,781
Posted By engineno9

I'm still relatively new but I always assumed...

I'm still relatively new but I always assumed 'active' was a US term...

When I was learning over there you would tend to let ATC know you were 'clear of the active' (out of courtesy more than...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2014, 10:35
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By engineno9

I did my EASA PPL here ^^ last summer and can...

I did my EASA PPL here ^^ last summer and can vouch for them.
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