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Search: Posts Made By: Baikonour
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Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2017, 20:36
Replies: 58
Views: 10,979
Posted By Baikonour

Maybe not ... but they may occur in real life :E

Maybe not ... but they may occur in real life :E
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2017, 12:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,452
Posted By Baikonour

Ordered :ok: I should have thought there'd be a...

Ordered :ok:
I should have thought there'd be a book or 2 about it... there is another book "Wingless Flight: The Lifting Body Story" as well.

Cheers,

B.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2017, 08:06
Replies: 15
Views: 2,972
Posted By Baikonour

Coming from NZ, the mountains of Scotland may not...

Coming from NZ, the mountains of Scotland may not be as exciting for you as they are for flatlanders.

If you are around London and want to see things which are more difficult to come by down...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2017, 07:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,452
Posted By Baikonour

Dreamchaser 'glider' - high altitude drop tests

Maybe not GA, but...

Slightly delayed from the dates given in this article (http://spacenews.com/sierra-nevada-corp-prepares-for-next-round-of-dream-chaser-tests/), Sierra Nevada Corporation is...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2016, 14:06
Replies: 19
Views: 3,344
Posted By Baikonour

As you say, for that to have any value, Pprune...

As you say, for that to have any value, Pprune would need to put in place a checking system on what people declare. I doubt that the CAA/FAA would be interested in supporting that in the way you hint...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2016, 09:00
Replies: 20
Views: 5,629
Posted By Baikonour

Ah yes, the April deadline for older hours was...

Ah yes, the April deadline for older hours was spoken about at the time. Apologies for misleading post. :(

As for the exemption, did you get the impression that this was a 'given' and just subject...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2016, 13:35
Replies: 20
Views: 5,629
Posted By Baikonour

- No. But they do need to be recognised by the...

- No. But they do need to be recognised by the ATO which will end up putting you forward for test and signing your certificate of completion. In practice, if you have the logbook and they have been...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2016, 22:42
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By Baikonour

Anyone can obtain an RT license. E.g. it is not...

Anyone can obtain an RT license. E.g. it is not uncommon for a spouse to have an RT license without being a PPL holder, so that he/she can take care of the radio during a flight.

B.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2016, 15:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,262
Posted By Baikonour

You will need an RT license to be able to talk on...

You will need an RT license to be able to talk on the radio.

Whereas I believe that in theory you may be able to obtain a PPL without an RT license, it would severely limit the places you could...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Jul 2016, 11:38
Replies: 5
Views: 10,646
Posted By Baikonour

Whereas drooping LE slats increase camber which...

Whereas drooping LE slats increase camber which should increase lift, this is partially (in many cases wholly) offset by the fact that the effective angle of attack of the wing is also reduced by the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2016, 10:33
Replies: 7
Views: 1,718
Posted By Baikonour

Hi Isaac, you seem to be having a lot of...

Hi Isaac,

you seem to be having a lot of basic aerodynamics questions. You will probably get better answers from your teacher/lecturer than from an internet forum. They may also be able to help...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2016, 10:43
Replies: 8
Views: 3,984
Posted By Baikonour

Hi Isaac, You need to accelerate to achieve...

Hi Isaac,

You need to accelerate to achieve sufficient airspeed to create enough lift to fly. The acceleration is opposed mostly by the aircraft inertia (mass). The 2 components of Drag (friction...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2016, 11:16
Replies: 20
Views: 5,146
Posted By Baikonour

Flyer and other magazines, as well as the LAA,...

Flyer and other magazines, as well as the LAA, AOPA etc. are all helping the constantly close to terminally ill UK GA scene.

Since I am hopelessly public spirited minded and in the (vain ?) hope...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2016, 15:12
Replies: 26
Views: 4,145
Posted By Baikonour

I'm sure you can go to a suitable hearing centre...

I'm sure you can go to a suitable hearing centre and get some moulds made, but the FAQ on the QT website actually advises against this:



I have used mine with the yellow foam inserts in a...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2016, 08:15
Replies: 20
Views: 4,307
Posted By Baikonour

Another problem with that rule as applied to the...

Another problem with that rule as applied to the coast is that e.g. 'to the right' of the east coast if you are flying Northwards covers the entire North Sea...
I exaggerate, but if I wanted to fly...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2016, 08:05
Replies: 26
Views: 4,145
Posted By Baikonour

That's because they are not that different from...

That's because they are not that different from eachother ;)
If you are beginning, there is little point in investing in an expensive Bose or other ANR set, which typically also require batteries....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2016, 16:40
Replies: 22
Views: 5,096
Posted By Baikonour

I think the Trevor Thom book on Human Factors...

I think the Trevor Thom book on Human Factors talks about "Prudently Confident".

Of course, in the bar and in front of an audience, pilots are just "**** hot":E

B.
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2016, 12:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,921
Posted By Baikonour

Flying is very rewarding and a fascinating...

Flying is very rewarding and a fascinating activity. If you are interested in gaining a PPL, you should do so for fun and for the pure pleasure of it.
If, once you have the PPL, you want to add...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2016, 14:08
Replies: 23
Views: 5,222
Posted By Baikonour

I'd be keen to hear people's answers, but in the...

I'd be keen to hear people's answers, but in the meantime I'd suggest that Cranfield may be a friendlier place, probably cheaper and not much further away....

B.
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2016, 20:16
Replies: 83
Views: 30,592
Posted By Baikonour

For those interested, here...

For those interested, here (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/33669257/94P%20SPIN%20TEST%20Slingsby%20T-3A.pdf) is a USAF document about spin tests they carried out on the Firefly.

B.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2016, 10:49
Replies: 9
Views: 1,914
Posted By Baikonour

Irony indeed. B.

Irony indeed.

B.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2016, 08:55
Replies: 15
Views: 8,042
Posted By Baikonour

It's a bit disturbing to see something which...

It's a bit disturbing to see something which looks like a PFD - but with no attitude indication. (And constantly being reminded of that fact as well...)
I'd certainly never want to use it in that...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2016, 09:42
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,506,296
Posted By Baikonour

I think it was even easier than that. AAUI,...

I think it was even easier than that. AAUI, pre-WWII, most engines ran on automotive grade fuel, since (few) engines required higher than 87 octane at the time. Automotive gasoline was (and is -...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2016, 22:46
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By Baikonour

I believe that the exam questions are changed...

I believe that the exam questions are changed quite often (if nothing else, to keep them relatively secret...), but using a couple of years old chart should not be the end of the world.

The...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2016, 10:58
Replies: 24
Views: 4,424
Posted By Baikonour

It's a well known phenomenon... E.g. I went...

It's a well known phenomenon...

E.g. I went here last year:

http://www.ryfylke.com/ImageVaultFiles/id_5406/cf_6/Hanne_Sundb-.JPG

And although anyone would quite happily stand on the edge of...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2016, 09:23
Replies: 74
Views: 14,278
Posted By Baikonour

At the risk of thread drift... Do you think...

At the risk of thread drift...

Do you think that the fact he built it from plans, constructing every piece himself, would make the ultimate product 'better' to fly?

I completely get the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2016, 09:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By Baikonour

I think that the UK CAA exams explicitly say that...

I think that the UK CAA exams explicitly say that you need a UK Chart to sit the exam.

(This is either the southern or northern England chart - both Airquiz and the CAA exams have set the...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2016, 13:45
Replies: 39
Views: 11,555
Posted By Baikonour

Depending on the cloud base and if you do not...

Depending on the cloud base and if you do not need to go down to an IAP MDH/MDA equivalent, you could let down to 1,500ft on e.g. the 120 radial from BNN. NB - this is not an instrument approach to...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2016, 12:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,156
Posted By Baikonour

You would be right if the turn...

You would be right if the turn indicator/coordinator was meant to show the same information as the AI, but that is not the case.

The turn indicator (which is the single arm pointing upwards,...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2016, 08:49
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,506,296
Posted By Baikonour

I didn't think Bert was particularly well...

I didn't think Bert was particularly well connected or well-to-do at the time...? In fact, Bert's life story (polygamy notwithstanding) seems to me to have been one of those 'never quite recognised...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2016, 13:00
Replies: 89
Views: 16,456
Posted By Baikonour

Thanks for that Heston. Now we know where...

Thanks for that Heston.

Now we know where you have gained your marketing skills from.:D

B.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2016, 17:42
Replies: 89
Views: 16,456
Posted By Baikonour

Red face What a bizarre thread and opinions. Maybe if...

What a bizarre thread and opinions.

Maybe if more 'prospects' were treated as 'kings', they would become 'customers' instead of remaining 'prospects'.

How is a 'prospect' to know how he will be...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2016, 11:36
Replies: 23
Views: 7,820
Posted By Baikonour

In my limited experience, the 'Glide clear' rule...

In my limited experience, the 'Glide clear' rule is one of those UK specificities, like the 'Basic(cally useless) service' which other countries do not have.

Whenever I have flown abroad and...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2016, 21:47
Replies: 20
Views: 4,263
Posted By Baikonour

London is a big place - which parts of it do you...

London is a big place - which parts of it do you want to get to?

Of the 2 you list, Biggin Hill has a much higher level of aviation services than Elstree, but if you are arriving VFR, that should...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2016, 09:59
Replies: 14
Views: 3,028
Posted By Baikonour

Thanks, TOO, very interesting. Just to follow...

Thanks, TOO, very interesting.
Just to follow up, out of interest, what do you look for in the samples you take?
You mention the water sensitive paste used for the weekly samples and an SG test,...
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