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Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2014, 02:04
Replies: 25
Views: 4,176
Posted By andrewc

GPS

The GPS mode of your phone is simply receiving signals from the
GPS satellite network to work out your position. It doesn't involve
any phone transmission,

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2013, 01:55
Replies: 178
Views: 40,923
Posted By andrewc

I read the accident report you put forward and...

I read the accident report you put forward and was struck by
paragraph 2 where the pilot deploys flaps and undercarriage before
ensuring the glide approach to the runway.

Surely you should be...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2005, 23:54
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By andrewc

The other potential gotcha is that the airfield...

The other potential gotcha is that the airfield is closed to non-local aircraft on Sunday's.

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2005, 00:37
Replies: 136
Views: 12,134
Posted By andrewc

While my engine is still running I will be...

While my engine is still running I will be attempting to land at an airfield.

The idea of precautionary landings on random bits of countryside is some fantasy from the 20's for modern GA aircraft....
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2005, 01:01
Replies: 40
Views: 21,571
Posted By andrewc

No..it isn't...! -- Andrew

No..it isn't...!

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2005, 00:16
Replies: 20
Views: 3,187
Posted By andrewc

All the more reason to be climbing at max rate...

All the more reason to be climbing at max rate after takeoff to minimise your occupancy of the 'nowhere to go' zone if the donkey gives up...

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2005, 01:06
Replies: 54
Views: 9,177
Posted By andrewc

As a Cirrus SR-22 owner, I'd just comment that...

As a Cirrus SR-22 owner, I'd just comment that there
is a retrofit option of an ADF kit organised by European COPA
in cooperation with Cirrus Design to prevent just the
problem described earlier...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2004, 01:45
Replies: 32
Views: 5,344
Posted By andrewc

I've flown into Fenland, 594m grass, with my...

I've flown into Fenland, 594m grass, with my SR-22 on
a number of occasions without any problem, landing in
400m, taking off in 350m though the POH is more
pessimitic.

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2004, 23:58
Replies: 32
Views: 5,344
Posted By andrewc

I've had my SR-22 for three years now, it was one...

I've had my SR-22 for three years now, it was one of
the first in the UK.

Its stall characteristics are almost completely benign, the
dual profile wing gives aileron control far into the...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2004, 01:09
Replies: 43
Views: 5,260
Posted By andrewc

You might like to think about a Cirrus SR-22, ...

You might like to think about a Cirrus SR-22,

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2004, 01:07
Replies: 44
Views: 4,934
Posted By andrewc

I personally find that I get quite twitchy after ...

I personally find that I get quite twitchy after
not flying for a week or so...symptoms include
listening to aircraft going by, looking at blue spots
in the sky, day-dreaming about places to...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2004, 22:36
Replies: 188
Views: 22,727
Posted By andrewc

If you fly under the Schipol TMA (<1500') the...

If you fly under the Schipol TMA (<1500') the controllers
ask you to switch off mode-A transponders and mode-C
transponders which aren't giving an accurate altitude
read-out to them.

This...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2004, 23:32
Replies: 96
Views: 10,582
Posted By andrewc

Darul, Find a school that will teach you in...

Darul,

Find a school that will teach you in either a 172 or a PA-28 (160+),
unless you have a large instructor you will have little problem
with W&B - and if you do simply fly with fuel to tabs...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2004, 21:58
Replies: 20
Views: 2,717
Posted By andrewc

I have a Cirrus SR-22 that I operate out of...

I have a Cirrus SR-22 that I operate out of Cambridge for
which I'm looking for pilots interested in either taking
a share or a commitment to significant annual hours.

-- Andrew
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Feb 2004, 09:06
Replies: 15
Views: 3,057
Posted By andrewc

That's a very unforgiving approach... --...

That's a very unforgiving approach...

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2004, 20:03
Replies: 19
Views: 2,818
Posted By andrewc

Coming back to doing exams and learning blocks ...

Coming back to doing exams and learning blocks
of rather stodgy material was all a bit of a shock to
the system after twenty years away.

I thought that the Navigation & Meterology exams were...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2004, 04:50
Replies: 49
Views: 4,976
Posted By andrewc

Englishal, Surely not...you fly then you...

Englishal,

Surely not...you fly then you beer...your priorities are
sadly inverted,

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2003, 07:43
Replies: 10
Views: 1,893
Posted By andrewc

There are a number of pro's and con's with...

There are a number of pro's and con's with running an N-reg
aircraft in the UK.

Pros

- It can be the only way that you get access to some
aircraft types without huge and unjustified CAA type...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2003, 07:40
Replies: 139
Views: 12,412
Posted By andrewc

We had a cracking flight from Cambridge to...

We had a cracking flight from Cambridge to Wellsbourne
(nr Stratford) in the most beautiful conditions, blue sky,
smooth air etc.

Following an excellent 'Touch-Down' cafe all day breakfast,
my...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
16th Dec 2003, 08:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,800
Posted By andrewc

I also saw the ScotAir landing...more...

I also saw the ScotAir landing...more fire-engines than
you could shake a stick at...

The pilot coped very nicely with a moderate cross-wind
and left-hand engine feathered.

Got chased down...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Dec 2003, 09:08
Replies: 13
Views: 1,995
Posted By andrewc

Everyone is a little down on 'coastal'...

Everyone is a little down on 'coastal' diesel-electric type
subs...but in a non-time limited anti-surface role such as
the Falklands I would prefer to use a modern diesel to a
nuclear propelled...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Nov 2003, 07:47
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By andrewc

Looks like I'm going to have to storm the...

Looks like I'm going to have to storm the battlements of
Gatwick to get an answer...

I don't see why the FAA should care if you receive CAA/JAA
training in an N-reg that is otherwise being...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
27th Nov 2003, 05:20
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By andrewc

And as a supplementary question can a UK...

And as a supplementary question can a UK instructor
give training for the Night Qualification in an N-reg
aircraft to a UK PPL holder and sole owner.

My local instructors are not sure...

--...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2003, 07:44
Replies: 35
Views: 13,253
Posted By andrewc

When you ask them for advice...and take it? ...

When you ask them for advice...and take it?

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2003, 07:02
Replies: 37
Views: 3,960
Posted By andrewc

The interesting thing about flying with TCAS, as...

The interesting thing about flying with TCAS, as I do,
is that the skies are far busier than you ever
thought they were when you were flying without
it's assistance.

You are far more aware of...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2003, 08:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,759
Posted By andrewc

I was taught by an ex-RAF pilot who survived,...

I was taught by an ex-RAF pilot who survived, along with
his plane a CFIT.

In the Gulf in the 60's he plowed into the top of a
sand dune and either bounced off or went straight thru
the...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Oct 2003, 05:42
Replies: 41
Views: 10,318
Posted By andrewc

I flew into Basle-Mulhouse earlier in the year,...

I flew into Basle-Mulhouse earlier in the year, an airport
which is at least the equivalent of Luton and was
charged ~20Euro's for my SR-22 light single.

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2003, 01:51
Replies: 18
Views: 1,818
Posted By andrewc

Landing speed

Why is landing speed defined as a factor of stall speed
(x1.3) rather than as a fixed number of knots above
your machines stall speed?

Thoughts...

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
25th Sep 2003, 07:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,054
Posted By andrewc

Recently crossed the North Sea in my SR-22, from...

Recently crossed the North Sea in my SR-22, from North Dene
to SPY Holland outbound. I carry lifejacket, raft and EPR.

Interestingly I was not out of glide distance of a vessel
or platform for...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2003, 01:47
Replies: 75
Views: 6,887
Posted By andrewc

IO540 On the TCAS subject, I do most of my...

IO540

On the TCAS subject, I do most of my flying in the 2500-4000'
range and find Skywatch valuable.

While there are some non-transponder equiped aircraft
about, there are less than you...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2003, 07:05
Replies: 223
Views: 25,457
Posted By andrewc

IO540 I go with you on this, fill your...

IO540

I go with you on this, fill your aircraft full and don't dick
around - it just gives you an opportunity to make a
mistake.

I know this is simplistic but I'm a simple person and
it...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2003, 08:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,238
Posted By andrewc

Lovely trip the other day...excellent vis,...

Lovely trip the other day...excellent vis, decided to try to
climb up above the cloud cover - alleged scattered at 8000'.

We went up to 9000' and were dipping and swirling around
these huge...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Sep 2003, 08:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By andrewc

This professionalism stuff does cut both...

This professionalism stuff does cut both ways...my
aerodrome had the Red Arrows cut straight across
its circuit at circuit height +/- 500' with very little
notice to the controllers.

I was...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2003, 09:05
Replies: 42
Views: 9,046
Posted By andrewc

16blades Good polemic, have you ever...

16blades

Good polemic, have you ever actually read the Guardian
for any significant period?

-- Andrew
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2003, 06:35
Replies: 19
Views: 1,935
Posted By andrewc

I don't recall actually ever having been lost but...

I don't recall actually ever having been lost but occasionally
the CEP of my position has been uncomfortably large...

-- Andrew
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