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Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2007, 08:10
Replies: 72
Views: 18,773
Posted By Penguina

No, I don't. I agree that it's ever so easy to...

No, I don't. I agree that it's ever so easy to target GA for criticism or penalties, because we're a tiny minority and it won't affect the lives of most of the population. Aviation in general seems...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2007, 19:02
Replies: 80
Views: 12,247
Posted By Penguina

How are you getting on now, Redbird? (Or is the...

How are you getting on now, Redbird? (Or is the weather holding you up?)

Apologies is it's already been said somewhere, but if you're finding height control taking up too much time, make sure...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2007, 16:40
Replies: 50
Views: 4,806
Posted By Penguina

I've recently decided to get a 'real job' and do...

I've recently decided to get a 'real job' and do instructing occasionally, weekends only. It's a huge relief. Maybe that way I can afford the IR without horrendous debt.

If I could realistically...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2007, 12:21
Replies: 90
Views: 11,826
Posted By Penguina

Good one, Droopy, I'll try it out. Why do...

Good one, Droopy, I'll try it out.

Why do people always question their relative's safety when they see I'm going to be the pilot? :O
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2007, 10:05
Replies: 90
Views: 11,826
Posted By Penguina

There's one from Red Dwarf I've always liked: 'If...

There's one from Red Dwarf I've always liked: 'If God had intended people to fly, he wouldn't have invented Spanish Air Traffic Control.'

And one from a wel-known ppruner that I quite agree with:...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Feb 2007, 18:02
Replies: 0
Views: 769
Posted By Penguina

Wink Auspicious day! My first puking stude!

Another for the lists of firsts then... luckily an experienced FI had warned me about this and I had a sick bag tucked in my knee board ready, so no drama. :p
Am getting used to being an FI slowly....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Jan 2007, 08:14
Replies: 33
Views: 4,144
Posted By Penguina

Hi Sky Goose, Good on you - perhaps you...

Hi Sky Goose,

Good on you - perhaps you should continue with the 'proper job' and do FIing part-time initially? Most people seem to have something else they do, especially through the winter. I...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Jan 2007, 13:01
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By Penguina

Many congrats from me too! :ok:

Many congrats from me too! :ok:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Jan 2007, 19:38
Replies: 33
Views: 4,144
Posted By Penguina

Thank you everyone for your replies, which both...

Thank you everyone for your replies, which both confirm that I'm not alone in being slightly exploited and also that I'm not alone in thinking that I am slightly exploited and that it takes the p1$$...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Jan 2007, 18:26
Replies: 33
Views: 4,144
Posted By Penguina

Unhappy Is anyone paid for ground briefing time?

I'm rather peturbed to discover that I'm only paid for my flying hours by my new club, meaning I can work 8.30am-6pm not stopping all day (as I did yesterday) and receive 4 hours' pay.

I paid for...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jan 2007, 18:23
Replies: 27
Views: 4,160
Posted By Penguina

Got the jobs through people I know, BlueRobin, so...

Got the jobs through people I know, BlueRobin, so not very long - just an interview & check flight. A couple of weeks, maybe.

Thanks for some lovely comments everyone.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Dec 2006, 10:19
Replies: 27
Views: 4,160
Posted By Penguina

Thanks LF. What are you up to these days? I...

Thanks LF. What are you up to these days? I somehow managed to lose touch somewhere along the line, didn't I? :O
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Dec 2006, 18:05
Replies: 27
Views: 4,160
Posted By Penguina

Thanks all and, yes, Whirly & VFE, I'm still...

Thanks all and, yes, Whirly & VFE, I'm still enjoying saying 'I'm going to work,' meaning that I'm heading for the airfield! :cool: :cool:

And it's funny, when I was a civil servant I used to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Dec 2006, 18:13
Replies: 27
Views: 4,160
Posted By Penguina

Smile New to the job!

Hello all,
Haven't been on pprune for a while, but now I'm back and need to change home forum. :) I started working as an instructor 2 weeks ago and so far have had:
*aircraft on runway during...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2006, 07:18
Replies: 18
Views: 7,849
Posted By Penguina

Thank you so much Drauk! I have been...

Thank you so much Drauk! I have been painstakingly plotting coordinates and drawing big red circles on my map all summer and it takes forever! I know it's unofficial, but perhaps the URL could be...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2006, 08:12
Replies: 4
Views: 605
Posted By Penguina

Thinking about it. Trouble is, if we don't make...

Thinking about it. Trouble is, if we don't make it due to wx, it will be a pretty lousy 1st wedding anniversary... :O :O My long-suffering has spent enough time this year waiting in a dank...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2006, 18:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By Penguina

Didn't make it, despite trying for ~16 hours. ...

Didn't make it, despite trying for ~16 hours. :sad:
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2006, 17:57
Replies: 17
Views: 1,652
Posted By Penguina

L&S, I like a good PFL on a bimble too. Always...

L&S, I like a good PFL on a bimble too. Always wakes me out of my customary stupor.

Otherwise, I like to phone people immediately before I go and tell them I'll be bimbling as close to them/their...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2006, 17:52
Replies: 32
Views: 4,143
Posted By Penguina

IO - I've been there too. I set myself up...

IO - I've been there too.

I set myself up on final for a taxiway at Blackpool.

:O :O :O

Don't worry, luckily I glanced at the DI before it became too embarrassing!
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2006, 21:50
Replies: 32
Views: 4,143
Posted By Penguina

Dehydration has a serious effect on mental...

Dehydration has a serious effect on mental capacity, I understand. It certainly does on physical capacity, that's for sure. I wouldn't attempt to not drink leading up to a long flight. However,...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2006, 21:35
Replies: 122
Views: 11,798
Posted By Penguina

Read & digested. What bad luck to have this...

Read & digested. What bad luck to have this weather now!

Still, maybe Ill be able to fly in once more when you re-schedule!
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2006, 20:56
Replies: 122
Views: 11,798
Posted By Penguina

I'm still on at this stage!

I'm still on at this stage!
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2006, 16:43
Replies: 122
Views: 11,798
Posted By Penguina

Nimbus - sending you a PM...

Nimbus - sending you a PM...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2006, 09:18
Replies: 122
Views: 11,798
Posted By Penguina

R2: I don't eat meat. Why don't I just bring my...

R2: I don't eat meat. Why don't I just bring my own stuff to add to the grill, as I can be a bit picky? I'm not a strict veggie so I don't mind if juices seep a bit!

Nimbus - can I let you know...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2006, 15:32
Replies: 122
Views: 11,798
Posted By Penguina

Thumbs up Woohoo! Can't wait! :) Anyone driving up...

Woohoo! Can't wait! :)

Anyone driving up from (SE) London, or passing a suitable station on the way?

(I might be getting a Penguinmobile in September, so I'll be able finally to return all...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2006, 13:56
Replies: 1,935
Views: 307,953
Posted By Penguina

Hey! You've done it! Glad I had a quick look...

Hey! You've done it! Glad I had a quick look now! Many congrats to you Mazzy. I might be seeing you in the sky oop north in April if you're there?

:D :D :D

Back to the revision...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2006, 13:54
Replies: 122
Views: 11,798
Posted By Penguina

I'm currently free on both those days. Slight...

I'm currently free on both those days. Slight possibility something might come up, but if it does I can find myself a deputy no problem! :)
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2006, 20:32
Replies: 122
Views: 11,798
Posted By Penguina

Yes! I'm interested! Brilliant idea. I've been...

Yes! I'm interested! Brilliant idea. I've been saying 'I must have a go at gliding' for about 3 years now and have I got my backside into gear? No I have not! If anyone in the S London area...
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Mar 2006, 19:56
Replies: 28
Views: 3,328
Posted By Penguina

Does this also work for female pilots, or does...

Does this also work for female pilots, or does radiation strip us of our oestrogen or something? :uhoh: :8
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Mar 2006, 19:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,978
Posted By Penguina

& be sensible about resting when you need to,...

& be sensible about resting when you need to, stretching properly and especially about decent trainers. I find cardiovascular fitness comes back very quickly, but the leg muscles take longer. Last...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2006, 21:36
Replies: 63
Views: 9,271
Posted By Penguina

The [fairly] recent Amy Johnson biography is a...

The [fairly] recent Amy Johnson biography is a surprising page-turner. Read it on a reunion tour with my amateur wind ensemble from the uni days a couple of years ago and they couldn't get a word...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2006, 21:28
Replies: 21
Views: 3,053
Posted By Penguina

You were right. It's dead easy! I don't know...

You were right. It's dead easy! I don't know one pilot who hasn't had that experience.

Nausea is a nasty, insideous trap too. I've had one experience with it - I felt so dreadful that by the...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2006, 14:56
Replies: 20
Views: 2,387
Posted By Penguina

Hello and welcome! One bit of advice would...

Hello and welcome!

One bit of advice would actually be to read this forum from time to time, actually. As well as keeping you keen during the months of frontal weather hoving into view every...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2006, 18:32
Replies: 4
Views: 747
Posted By Penguina

You probably want a different forum? It's all...

You probably want a different forum? It's all spam cans round here, after all.

There's some joke here about not needing the AI... maybe you could get a discount for a 'plane without a full panel!...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2006, 18:29
Replies: 95
Views: 9,354
Posted By Penguina

Stue: A man who has had occasion to post on...

Stue:

A man who has had occasion to post on pprune 256 times is on very shaky ground, very shaky indeed! ;)

Why do I keep coming back to this thread? :hmm:
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