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Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 20:48

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Posted By eyesup

Over and doubt.....

Well I guess that's that then. Thank you for the input, most of which was very helpful, but all of which was revealing. No trolls here mate :mad:

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 19:23

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Posted By eyesup

Westwind, thank you for sharing that with me /...

Westwind, thank you for sharing that with me / us, and I mean that most sincerely. I am very sorry indeed to hear of this. I wish you well with your recovery, both physically and emotionally. I have...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 19:08

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Posted By eyesup

Sorry Jan, I respectfully disagree, that is a...

Sorry Jan, I respectfully disagree, that is a really shortsighted statement to make. Research, data and statistics are all there to help you. It takes a little effort, but risks can and should be...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 18:10

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Posted By eyesup

But you said you already knew what that was ?...

But you said you already knew what that was ? You're now beginning to contradict yourself, which I suppose is to be expected.

(draws a long breath). You have missed the point, in your emotionally...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 12:58

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Posted By eyesup

And perhaps you should continue to dispense such...

And perhaps you should continue to dispense such sage advice based on your thousands of hours not knowing what LOC is, or relying on google as your primary source of aviation terminology. Don't let...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 10:43

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Posted By eyesup

LOL, that made my day, thank you ! When that...

LOL, that made my day, thank you ! When that poorly substantiated advice tries to convince me that LSA are safer than research (from some fairly credible sources) and therefore logic tell me it is,...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 09:56

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Posted By eyesup

Probably not, so therefore it surely does not...

Probably not, so therefore it surely does not exist. Larry Page knows everything, if it is not on Google, there is clearly no such thing. You weren't kidding, you really are that ignorant.

Please...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 09:07

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Posted By eyesup

'tis the season to be jolly :ok: ...

'tis the season to be jolly :ok:

Jeeezuss. So now that I give you the reference you've nagged for (which you really ought to have known already), that's your reply. Sure, you'd heard of LOC...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 08:48

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Posted By eyesup

You're kidding. You haven't heard of something so...

You're kidding. You haven't heard of something so therefore it doesn't exist ? Check the FAA Safety Team web page. You have heard of the FAA haven't you ? If not, you may have a bigger problem.

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 07:36

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Posted By eyesup

On the contrary, I have had private email from...

On the contrary, I have had private email from two different forumites offering me additional links, information and a bit of perspective on the kind of bias that I might come across here.

I'll...

Forum: Private Flying

22nd Dec 2013, 06:52

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Posted By eyesup

Indeed, I have come here for advice, which for...

Indeed, I have come here for advice, which for the most part, I have received. I am just astounded that some responses (e.g "JFDI") seem to have no credible basis at all. An emotional response...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 21:12

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Posted By eyesup

You may have missed my earlier post where I...

You may have missed my earlier post where I offered a link to what I understand LSA to be, in which it clearly mentioned variations by country/region. Here it is again :

Light-sport aircraft -...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 20:48

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Posted By eyesup

Martin, the JFDI was hardly meant politely. It's...

Martin, the JFDI was hardly meant politely. It's a pity that at least trying to be well informed and cite credible examples comes off as smart-arsy, but point taken. Your reply is on the whole very...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 20:42

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Posted By eyesup

I have no intention of stirring up trouble, and I...

I have no intention of stirring up trouble, and I am certainly not a troll. I am simply looking for credible advice. To this end, the "JFDI" responses reinforce my view that many pilots out there...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 20:35

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Posted By eyesup

Perhaps I've just done a little more homework...

Perhaps I've just done a little more homework than you have.

I see. Thank you for that gem. I take from your statement that my desire to understand and as best as possible mitigate the risks...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 18:19

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Posted By eyesup

At least you read it. It supports my case simply...

At least you read it. It supports my case simply by pointing out (with the available data) that LSA are more susceptible to R-LOC and cross-wind related incidents than regular GA airplanes. I was...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 17:14

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Posted By eyesup

http://flightdesign.com/files/Media/The%20Aviation...

http://flightdesign.com/files/Media/The%20Aviation%20Consumer%20-%20LSA%20Accidents.pdf

But wait, they must be trolls, surely ?? Oh no, wait, this is from the website of an LSA manufacturer.

...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 17:06

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Posted By eyesup

Ok, if you need to replace logic with emotion,...

Ok, if you need to replace logic with emotion, that's ok. Very un-management consultant like, though (although I understand the term is oft used generously)

Wow, let's stop learning then. No more...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 16:40

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Posted By eyesup

I had to have a giggle at that, point taken :hmm:

I had to have a giggle at that, point taken :hmm:

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 16:23

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Posted By eyesup

I think all pilots are a little prone to sky-god...

I think all pilots are a little prone to sky-god syndrome ;) But yes, I would trust their opinions because they've both got impeccable flying records, both graduated from PPL's to CPL's, and do for a...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 14:33

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Posted By eyesup

I accept your point - although I would contend...

I accept your point - although I would contend that while aircraft type (and class) are not the only factor, they are however clearly still a factor, and not an insignificant one at that.

I have...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 14:17

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Posted By eyesup

There is no question about that. But, as an...

There is no question about that. But, as an adult, with children etc, I also have a responsibility to be sensible. That's all this post is about. Does a love of flying preclude a proper assessment of...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 14:09

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Posted By eyesup

Damn, now that you put it that way.......maybe be...

Damn, now that you put it that way.......maybe be I have been here too long :bored:

Forum: Private Flying

21st Dec 2013, 08:41

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Posted By eyesup

Just ordered it online, thank you ! :ok:

Just ordered it online, thank you ! :ok:

Forum: Private Flying

20th Dec 2013, 20:34

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Posted By eyesup

Thank you Adam, I appreciate the advice

Thank you Adam, I appreciate the advice

Forum: Private Flying

20th Dec 2013, 09:57

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Posted By eyesup

Gents / Ladies (if applicable), thanks for all...

Gents / Ladies (if applicable), thanks for all the replies. I appreciate them all. A few points :

1. I include this research as part of my first steps to becoming a safe pilot, specifically to...

Forum: Private Flying

19th Dec 2013, 19:21

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Posted By eyesup

Love flying, not keen on dying :))

Hi everyone, allow me to introduce myself, as I am new here. My name is Andre, 39, living in Munich (though not German). I came across this forum in my ongoing research into (i) learning to fly and...

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