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Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2015, 09:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,654
Posted By Pirke

New aircraft have a much higher deprecation, even...

New aircraft have a much higher deprecation, even though factories try to tell you they don't deprecate, they do... they loose half their value in 5 - 10 years, depending on type and hours flown....
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2015, 07:05
Replies: 14
Views: 3,762
Posted By Pirke

I totally agree that GPS flying with TLAR is a...

I totally agree that GPS flying with TLAR is a good thing, but you need to remember that GPS can fail and you need a backup of some sort. If you only have other GPS as backup then those would be...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2015, 20:48
Replies: 12
Views: 2,440
Posted By Pirke

She was probably a university study into social...

She was probably a university study into social behavior on internet message boards. Or a good AI :)

Click here to have a fun discussion with a computer (http://www.cleverbot.com/)
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2015, 08:40
Replies: 59
Views: 70,596
Posted By Pirke

If 0.1% of the population is a pilot, how many...

If 0.1% of the population is a pilot, how many are aircraft owner?
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2015, 12:12
Replies: 30
Views: 5,231
Posted By Pirke

@Skydemon picture above: as a software developer...

@Skydemon picture above: as a software developer I would seriously try to find a line drawing bug when looking at that, as that can't be correct...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2015, 08:00
Replies: 35
Views: 10,590
Posted By Pirke

I love skydemon, it's a great navigational aid in...

I love skydemon, it's a great navigational aid in the cockpit. My tablet is 8.4" and is (to me) an ideal size: not too big for a small cockpit, and big enough so you can read the map.

Still, I...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2015, 09:30
Replies: 14
Views: 8,528
Posted By Pirke

Is that a true story? Sounds very remarkable... ...

Is that a true story? Sounds very remarkable...

I would be sh*tting my pants, sitting outside on the nose of a spinning aircraft seeing the ground get bigger and not being able to jump...

How...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2015, 21:04
Replies: 19
Views: 2,605
Posted By Pirke

@Backpacker: to be able to fly mogas you need...

@Backpacker: to be able to fly mogas you need both engine approval and airframe approval. Tanks and hoses can degrade rapidly due to 1% ethanol, and vapor lock is a real issue. For example the Robin...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2015, 15:33
Replies: 19
Views: 2,605
Posted By Pirke

R2160 has no mogas STC that I know of, I don't...

R2160 has no mogas STC that I know of, I don't know of the AA5, but having no stick and a roof instead of a clear canopy makes it less appealing to me.

Most certified aerobatic capable aircraft...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2015, 13:16
Replies: 19
Views: 2,605
Posted By Pirke

I (used to) drive motorcycles as well, and there...

I (used to) drive motorcycles as well, and there it's usually not a good idea if an inexperienced driver gets a fast bike as his first bike. Getting some more experience on slower bikes prevents...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2015, 12:35
Replies: 19
Views: 2,605
Posted By Pirke

RV vs Katana

Unfortunately I have a problem: I really need to buy an aircraft due to lack of fun local rental aircraft with good availability. My current rental needs to be pre-booked 1 to 3 months up front if I...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2015, 08:58
Replies: 9
Views: 3,016
Posted By Pirke

Thanks for the quick replies. That it is a...

Thanks for the quick replies. That it is a complicated subject was clear to me, given the lack of clear information I could find on the internet :) And I'm definitely no materials expert either......
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2015, 08:03
Replies: 9
Views: 3,016
Posted By Pirke

Aerobatic Fatigue Index

Hi,

I'm (still) looking into which aircraft are ideal for economical aerobatics while still having some touring ability.

One of the things I just discovered is the structural fatigue due to the...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2015, 08:25
Replies: 39
Views: 5,887
Posted By Pirke

In The Netherlands Mode S is mandatory...

In The Netherlands Mode S is mandatory...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2015, 09:26
Replies: 15
Views: 2,298
Posted By Pirke

If you get some baby day care in, they could play...

If you get some baby day care in, they could play with the shovels and dig the holes for you... Saving time and making money!
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2015, 15:27
Replies: 56
Views: 38,928
Posted By Pirke

I'm missing some crucial information: is the...

I'm missing some crucial information: is the aircraft going in circles or in a straight line? :ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2015, 00:45
Replies: 45
Views: 8,765
Posted By Pirke

Luckily in The Netherlands such lawsuits don't...

Luckily in The Netherlands such lawsuits don't have any chance of success. That's one thing our government does right compared with all the other nonsense regulations in our little country. Dutch law...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2015, 18:10
Replies: 45
Views: 8,765
Posted By Pirke

Many charter or sight seeing flights that would...

Many charter or sight seeing flights that would require an AOC are conducted as an "introduction flight lesson", so you can fly anywhere as long as the plane&pilot are licensed for flight...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2015, 10:24
Replies: 45
Views: 8,765
Posted By Pirke

Driving a car for hire (like Uber) is also...

Driving a car for hire (like Uber) is also illegal without a taxi license... At least in The Netherlands. Doesn't mean people don't do it.

And you could always rent a plane without a pilot, then...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2015, 07:08
Replies: 76
Views: 15,378
Posted By Pirke

@Jan: yes, Holland requires the aerodromes to log...

@Jan: yes, Holland requires the aerodromes to log about everything... including intended destination. But then again, intentions could change mid flight, so it's a total waste of effort. All of the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2015, 00:53
Replies: 139
Views: 22,892
Posted By Pirke

Just remember to keep a visual on the end of the...

Just remember to keep a visual on the end of the runway while raising the noise higher and higher ;)
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2015, 07:27
Replies: 15
Views: 3,786
Posted By Pirke

Any aircraft will do compared to staying on the...

Any aircraft will do compared to staying on the ground :)

And I agree with the remark about forgetting the video. Enjoy the flight itself.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2015, 22:17
Replies: 41
Views: 2,750
Posted By Pirke

Enjoy! Your first cross country is exciting and...

Enjoy! Your first cross country is exciting and special, just like first solo :)
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jan 2015, 11:41
Replies: 57
Views: 6,828
Posted By Pirke

In any landing (forced, precaution or regular)...

In any landing (forced, precaution or regular) don't leave sight of your target field. No calculations are necessary if you simply keep a visual.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2015, 23:39
Replies: 46
Views: 7,642
Posted By Pirke

I can understand how a male could use a roll on...

I can understand how a male could use a roll on catheter, but what is there for the females? Except the wet towel off course... I don't think the owner would like my wife peeing on the nice cushioned...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2015, 13:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,368
Posted By Pirke

There has been progress in military jets, some...

There has been progress in military jets, some fuel saving technologies, space flight, cheap(er) sport flying machines... but nothing like the initial boost. But then again: from nothing to something...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2015, 12:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,368
Posted By Pirke

1912 book on flying machines

This is a must read!

Flying Machine: Construction and Operation, by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell (http://www.gutenberg.org/files/907/907-h/907-h.htm)

It talks in depth about the ideas...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2015, 00:44
Replies: 46
Views: 6,521
Posted By Pirke

I once departed from a controlled airport during...

I once departed from a controlled airport during PPL training when my headset failed just after reaching 500ft. ATC was in the middle of giving me instructions when it happened. I said to the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2015, 14:01
Replies: 29
Views: 6,476
Posted By Pirke

@StepTurn: But I will never again be "UI", as I...

@StepTurn: But I will never again be "UI", as I know what my responsibilities are for operation of an aircraft


I disagree. If you step into a 737 you don't know what you don't know. Maybe the on...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2015, 12:25
Replies: 29
Views: 6,476
Posted By Pirke

@CkickenHouse: it depends on the subtask. As a...

@CkickenHouse: it depends on the subtask. As a student I had a very difficulty of keeping the same speed and altitude. Over time this became much easier. The same holds for landing and doing a...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2015, 12:09
Replies: 29
Views: 6,476
Posted By Pirke

My intention is: 1. You're not aware that you...

My intention is:
1. You're not aware that you can't do it properly
2. You're aware that you can't do it properly
3. You still think you can't do it properly, while you're actually able to do it...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2015, 07:49
Replies: 29
Views: 6,476
Posted By Pirke

My first flight post PPL was a checkout in a new...

My first flight post PPL was a checkout in a new type. After an hour I made some solo circuits, that was scary at first going solo in a new type. The following flights in the next weeks were also...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2015, 02:40
Replies: 64
Views: 8,111
Posted By Pirke

People usually forget clothing, headsets and bags...

People usually forget clothing, headsets and bags as well. Once I had woman with a small purse of over 2kg... I don't wanna know what was in there :) The aircraft I fly is always on its rear CG...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2015, 21:22
Replies: 202
Views: 57,519
Posted By Pirke

Not good news :( Any info on what type of...

Not good news :(

Any info on what type of aircraft it was and probable cause?
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2015, 11:15
Replies: 64
Views: 8,111
Posted By Pirke

Speed is life, or death. When doing an emergency...

Speed is life, or death. When doing an emergency landing and you misjudged your approach and have 2 choices: too high for the first field or too low for the second field after the first: go for the...
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