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Search: Posts Made By: londonblue
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Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2017, 12:18
Replies: 71
Views: 16,897
Posted By londonblue

Funny, I asked a colleague a similar question. I...

Funny, I asked a colleague a similar question. I asked whether we benefit from recharging vehicles, or do we just displace the issue from the town (with petrol/diesel) to the area around the power...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2017, 15:39
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,359
Posted By londonblue

Fair enough, but when I said that was impressive...

Fair enough, but when I said that was impressive I was really talking about the flying, not being the first, or even where she is from. In terms of flying she's doing everything other people aren't.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2017, 15:00
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,359
Posted By londonblue

Now that really is impressive.

Now that really is impressive.
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2017, 12:12
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,359
Posted By londonblue

Am I the only one that has an issue with the...

Am I the only one that has an issue with the wording of this:



To me it is worded to absolve the pilots of any responsibility. It's almost as if the plane was flying itself, and the passengers...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2017, 09:12
Replies: 23
Views: 4,176
Posted By londonblue

I took a photo of that when I last flew into...

I took a photo of that when I last flew into Shoreham!

Shoreham is also a place with annoying runway numbers. They're 02/20. It's very easy to get them confused so be careful, otherwise you might...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2017, 11:20
Replies: 52
Views: 8,532
Posted By londonblue

Out of interest, what could a radio service (such...

Out of interest, what could a radio service (such as Stapleford) be able to offer? Are they still only giving "airfield information and known traffic"?
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2017, 09:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
Posted By londonblue

Crash Landed Drone

I saw on my village's facebook page a picture someone had taken of a drone, with the caption. "A drone crash landed in my garden a couple of days ago...anybody lost it and why was it flying/spying...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Nov 2016, 11:44
Replies: 33
Views: 10,233
Posted By londonblue

I screwed up on the final leg of my QXC. My full...

I screwed up on the final leg of my QXC. My full route was Elstree-Coventry, Coventry-Cambridge, Cambridge-Elstree.

The final leg took me south between Luton and Stansted. I was looking out for...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2016, 10:53
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,502,359
Posted By londonblue

This is an aviation based forum. It's therefore...

This is an aviation based forum. It's therefore not surprising that an aviation based issue is more important to us. I'm sure on any pension related forums (if there are such things) discussing...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2016, 11:58
Replies: 32
Views: 6,382
Posted By londonblue

I know what you mean. I got confused at Shoreham...

I know what you mean. I got confused at Shoreham once.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2016, 09:08
Replies: 10
Views: 3,731
Posted By londonblue

I've done it. Purely by accident mind, I...

I've done it. Purely by accident mind, I completely forgot I was wearing it!
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2016, 10:43
Replies: 40
Views: 6,289
Posted By londonblue

Maybe I should have made myself clear. I'm...

Maybe I should have made myself clear. I'm talking about actually practicing landing in a field (without actually landing of course) en-route somewhere, not executing a glide approach.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2016, 10:33
Replies: 40
Views: 6,470
Posted By londonblue

Easy, the GPS.

Easy, the GPS.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2016, 08:20
Replies: 40
Views: 6,289
Posted By londonblue

Out of interest, whilst on a flight are you...

Out of interest, whilst on a flight are you able/allowed to practice, for example, a forced landing? If you are, how do you do this safely? Do you have to tell ATC what you're doing? Do you actually...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2016, 14:42
Replies: 32
Views: 6,331
Posted By londonblue

Not necessarily. You can do the night flying as...

Not necessarily. You can do the night flying as part of your PPL training, and gain both licenses simultaneously. A friend of mine did that because he'd completed the PPL syllabus, and was ready for...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2016, 12:11
Replies: 32
Views: 6,331
Posted By londonblue

I passed my night rating/qualification just after...

I passed my night rating/qualification just after my PPL. I can even remember the date: It was the 17th Feb 2005. (The reason I remember is that it was the Thursday before I got married!) Since then...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2016, 15:43
Replies: 17
Views: 4,155
Posted By londonblue

I thought I'd give you all a further update. I...

I thought I'd give you all a further update. I had my appointment with the surgeon on the 4th August, and had booked an appointment with another AME for the Monday after (8th August).

The surgeon...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2016, 10:02
Replies: 20
Views: 5,116
Posted By londonblue

I subscribe to Pilot. Originally I did so to make...

I subscribe to Pilot. Originally I did so to make sure I kept up to date with current affairs within the GA world. IMO for that reason alone it is worth the cost. Add to that the "Safety Matters"...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2016, 09:38
Replies: 17
Views: 4,155
Posted By londonblue

UV. You are correct, I'm very inexperienced in...

UV. You are correct, I'm very inexperienced in breaking bones and injuries in general! However, as naive as it might be, I would always prefer to do the right thing. The main reason is that I want to...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2016, 12:12
Replies: 17
Views: 4,155
Posted By londonblue

Just to give you an update. I spoke to my AME and...

Just to give you an update. I spoke to my AME and she advised me to book a follow up appointment with my surgeon, which I have done. She has also emailed me a template report that he will need to...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2016, 09:03
Replies: 17
Views: 4,155
Posted By londonblue

Thanks. I'll send an email.

Thanks. I'll send an email.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2016, 08:10
Replies: 17
Views: 4,155
Posted By londonblue

Broken Ankle

I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I recently broke my ankle. It is a minor break, but it is currently in a boot, and will be for four weeks in total.

I bumped into a...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2016, 10:01
Replies: 45
Views: 19,303
Posted By londonblue

That may be true, but with a 172 you have to...

That may be true, but with a 172 you have to climb up to visually check the wing surface, and fuel. You also need a ladder if you need to refuel. (Especially if you're a short arse like me.)
...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2016, 07:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,735
Posted By londonblue

Why do you want it to transmit intermittently? ...

Why do you want it to transmit intermittently?

;)
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2016, 09:24
Replies: 24
Views: 9,755
Posted By londonblue

I also mark up my map and keep that with me. I...

I also mark up my map and keep that with me. I also print off the SkyDemon map, along with the plog etc...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2016, 09:05
Replies: 24
Views: 9,755
Posted By londonblue

I use a 2nd hand Samsung Tab 4 with an 8" screen....

I use a 2nd hand Samsung Tab 4 with an 8" screen. It is perfectly ok, and only cost £80. It also doesn't need an external GPS receiver, and doesn't have retina display.

Before I used SkyDemon I...
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2016, 11:11
Replies: 92
Views: 31,298
Posted By londonblue

piperboy84: I was always taught to...

piperboy84:



I was always taught to keep the engine at 1200rpm. Are you saying even that is too high?
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2016, 12:05
Replies: 87
Views: 42,378
Posted By londonblue

Obviously you're correct, but it is worth...

Obviously you're correct, but it is worth pointing out that I paid £80 for a re-furbished Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (8"), and didn't need an external GPS device. All I needed was a yoke mount (from ram...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2016, 11:33
Replies: 6
Views: 1,762
Posted By londonblue

BNI. That's not how it was with me. My instructor...

BNI. That's not how it was with me. My instructor did indeed do what you say. The difference was that I didn't feel any nerves at all. I just got on with it. It was only on the drive home when I...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2016, 07:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,000
Posted By londonblue

It seems Mick isn't available until the middle of...

It seems Mick isn't available until the middle of next year. He must be good!
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2016, 15:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,000
Posted By londonblue

Cheers guys.

Cheers guys.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2016, 10:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,000
Posted By londonblue

PA28 Respray

I'm hoping you can help me out. As a group we have decided to get our PA28-140 resprayed, although it's not quite as simple as that. A few years ago we had the wings done, so we don't need them done...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2016, 15:22
Replies: 39
Views: 11,520
Posted By londonblue

Cheers guys. This is definitely food for thought.

Cheers guys. This is definitely food for thought.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2016, 12:00
Replies: 39
Views: 11,520
Posted By londonblue

Thanks alexbrett. At least I haven't missed...

Thanks alexbrett. At least I haven't missed anything!
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2016, 11:49
Replies: 17
Views: 6,296
Posted By londonblue

Pilot magazine's April issue implies it will be...

Pilot magazine's April issue implies it will be around for some time. At least they hope so!
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