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Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2004, 05:43
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By bluskis

aztec going spare

Check your PM

Regards

Bluskis
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2004, 11:57
Replies: 3
Views: 575
Posted By bluskis

bodie See your PM

bodie
See your PM
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2004, 16:30
Replies: 16
Views: 1,926
Posted By bluskis

IO I would say 2000 ft above the nearest point...

IO
I would say 2000 ft above the nearest point within 10nm should be OK, assuming no standing waves in the area, in VMC

However, if flying the valley routes, it is important to have local Visual...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2004, 16:12
Replies: 21
Views: 2,953
Posted By bluskis

My last trip to Tangiers was in a Commanchee in...

My last trip to Tangiers was in a Commanchee in 1974, so things may have changed. Then it was necessary to 'tip' customs, immigration, police, and anyone else in a uniform between you and airside. It...
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2004, 17:12
Replies: 16
Views: 1,926
Posted By bluskis

IO Holyflyer specified he was thinking of...

IO

Holyflyer specified he was thinking of routing Milan or along the valleys, hence my advice. He did not say he was thinking of flying IFR safety heights. If you turn up the wrong valley , you...
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2004, 07:45
Replies: 16
Views: 1,926
Posted By bluskis

Compounding the difficulties of VFR in Italy are,...

Compounding the difficulties of VFR in Italy are, lack of refuelling at many airfields. poor radio English, customs bureauracy, and mountains, and climb performance of a PA 28 at altitude, plus...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2004, 16:50
Replies: 16
Views: 1,926
Posted By bluskis

I have lived near the Swiss Italian border for...

I have lived near the Swiss Italian border for several years, and have only once flown up the valleys as far as Lugano, and that with a local Swiss pilot.

The local concensus is that Italy is too...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2004, 16:42
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By bluskis

Bern is a bit expensive on fees for the average...

Bern is a bit expensive on fees for the average GA airplane. The facilities on the ground are a little sparse with respect to car rental etc.

Personally I would recommend Sion, which is situated...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2004, 14:13
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By bluskis

At least it appears to be a leap forward as far...

At least it appears to be a leap forward as far as the Paris region is concerned.
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2004, 13:59
Replies: 0
Views: 645
Posted By bluskis

Ginger Bedggood

I heard the sad news that Ginger passed away on Saturday.

I was fortunate to meet up with Ginger when I relearned to fly at Denham in 1966, having been at Denham previously in 1956.

We have had...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2004, 17:24
Replies: 32
Views: 3,180
Posted By bluskis

Calculate the CofG position without the weight of...

Calculate the CofG position without the weight of the engine, this should tell you if you are still within the envelope. My guess would be you will be outside the limits.
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2004, 17:20
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By bluskis

You will certainly need to clear back into...

You will certainly need to clear back into France. Cherbourg or perhaps dinard, amongst others but I understand there might be restricted times at Dinard.
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2004, 17:08
Replies: 48
Views: 4,607
Posted By bluskis

interesting link QDM

interesting link QDM
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2004, 07:54
Replies: 48
Views: 4,607
Posted By bluskis

IO My query of the statistics you quoted...

IO

My query of the statistics you quoted was the impossibility of having an 'average' somewhere between an enormous spread like 3000 hrs to 10000 hrs. An average, while not a precise figure...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2004, 16:09
Replies: 48
Views: 4,607
Posted By bluskis

How many successful ditchings are made in a given...

How many successful ditchings are made in a given year in UK waters?

What is the secret of landing on the surface and not just stalling in or plowing in?

Jamming the door open with something...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2004, 15:35
Replies: 5
Views: 728
Posted By bluskis

A charge of attempted murder should be brought...

A charge of attempted murder should be brought against the first person they identify. It must have shaken the bridge/brick yobbos when theygave the bloke they caught a substantial prison sentence.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2004, 19:06
Replies: 12
Views: 892
Posted By bluskis

I too like my Aztec, but the more important...

I too like my Aztec, but the more important consideration must be can you afford to take such a huge financial gamble, and without being impudent, I would think only a serious gambler would be even...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2004, 12:59
Replies: 115
Views: 11,026
Posted By bluskis

IO540 Or even forces flaps down landing into...

IO540

Or even forces flaps down landing into an adeqate length field.
How do you do your engine out landings without the extra tool of side slipping to adjust your touch down point?
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2004, 12:48
Replies: 18
Views: 2,769
Posted By bluskis

Why not get the spproach plates as and when you...

Why not get the spproach plates as and when you need them, free of charge from, the AIP on line, that way you know you have the very latest and are not cluttered with plates.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2004, 20:53
Replies: 11
Views: 942
Posted By bluskis

Definitely take originals, and don't forget your...

Definitely take originals, and don't forget your copy of the interception signals, it may save being shot down!
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2004, 06:43
Replies: 16
Views: 1,414
Posted By bluskis

But if you have a slaved DI probably no real...

But if you have a slaved DI probably no real problem in continuing flight to destination
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2004, 13:05
Replies: 16
Views: 1,414
Posted By bluskis

I had a leaky compass repaired a couple of...

I had a leaky compass repaired a couple of summers ago, as far as I remember the cost was minimal, and yes I did find the fumes objectional enough to finish the flight with the side window directing...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2004, 09:44
Replies: 51
Views: 4,587
Posted By bluskis

Tee Ref trim set as required, agreed it...

Tee

Ref trim set as required, agreed it should be checked before takeoff.

Only excuses, I would expect a professional pilot to re trim for normal flight before returning the aircraft to base....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2004, 06:03
Replies: 51
Views: 4,587
Posted By bluskis

The balanced turn ball being other than central...

The balanced turn ball being other than central would indicate you were flying in a skidding mode, possibly because someone has been monkeying with your nose trim tab, if a Cessna has one that is. It...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2004, 16:04
Replies: 41
Views: 4,391
Posted By bluskis

Even everything in writing won't protect you when...

Even everything in writing won't protect you when the school goes broke, and it could happen to the biggest, so the advice must be it is a dangereous way to save on costs.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2004, 09:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,026
Posted By bluskis

SIA VFR docoment pack. 1 million scale...

SIA VFR docoment pack.

1 million scale charts, together with VFR booklets giving vertical limits, contact frequencies, and active times of all restricted and danger areas
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2004, 17:30
Replies: 44
Views: 3,543
Posted By bluskis

drjd Your post on 'real time mental models'...

drjd

Your post on 'real time mental models' was I am afraid too obtuse to be understood , certainly by me.

Your post on mentoring really means flying with more experienced pilots, and that is...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2004, 07:12
Replies: 17
Views: 5,627
Posted By bluskis

PomPax Hardly tolerant yourself are you. ...

PomPax

Hardly tolerant yourself are you.

If they are free why shouldn't empty seats be used for the comfort of anyone lucky enough to be near by.
You would have to be pretty tall to use 4...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2004, 06:59
Replies: 51
Views: 5,299
Posted By bluskis

A&C Should my present base let me down,which...

A&C

Should my present base let me down,which I do not anticipate,and should I brave the UK maintenance industry again your service makes a lot of sense, however my dissillusionment with the UK is...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2004, 18:54
Replies: 51
Views: 5,299
Posted By bluskis

A&C I find it hard to believe you 'only know...

A&C

I find it hard to believe you 'only know of one or two' maintenance scoundrals.

My experience is that it is hard to find that number with a combination of competance and honesty,and its...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2004, 18:24
Replies: 44
Views: 3,543
Posted By bluskis

If I took the tests papers in German, I would...

If I took the tests papers in German, I would probably have got 1%, and that for being able to spell my very Germanic name.

In my native language I must confess to never failing a paper, but the...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2004, 18:11
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By bluskis

Thanks Pinga, No trick, there was not an...

Thanks Pinga,
No trick, there was not an obvious way in from a cross link I was using.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2004, 13:40
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By bluskis

Jersey or Guernsey tech stop

Timothy,

Jersey or Guernsey Tech stop.

Try [email protected] for info

there was a concession price on landing fees if you pick up fuel

It was £12 for an Aztec
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2004, 21:19
Replies: 114
Views: 10,219
Posted By bluskis

He probably had a CFI who substantiated the...

He probably had a CFI who substantiated the quality of instruction. If you are good, nothing wrong with saying so.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2004, 21:13
Replies: 11
Views: 1,156
Posted By bluskis

The heights and active times and contact...

The heights and active times and contact frequencies for the restricted and danger areas on SIA charts are listed in the two books included in the pack.

I personally find the pack invaluable, and...
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