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Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2017, 10:44
Replies: 11
Views: 1,749
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I fly a PA28 and I'm 6ft 2. I've not had a...

I fly a PA28 and I'm 6ft 2. I've not had a problem, but if he sits in the front (which he'll probably have to) expect a lot of rubbing shoulders, especially when trimming, and makes sure he keeps his...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Aug 2017, 15:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,784
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

"Mach decimal one five" :8

"Mach decimal one five" :8
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2017, 18:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,021
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I studied for mine with Trevor Thom's "Air Pilot...

I studied for mine with Trevor Thom's "Air Pilot Manuals", as these to be the standard at PPL level to learn from. They are very digestible and I recommend them.

For me, I bought myself a nice...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2017, 12:23
Replies: 35
Views: 10,332
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

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Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2017, 09:10
Replies: 35
Views: 10,332
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

It's all about the personal challenge....

It's all about the personal challenge. Absolutely.

I'd love to own a jet, but as the thread title suggests, I want to fly one. Hiring probably is the way I will ultimately go. I've realised since...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2017, 20:27
Replies: 35
Views: 10,332
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

It's funny how different establishments and...

It's funny how different establishments and points-of-view will offer different pre-requisites. It's not well-defined, so I appreciate everyone's comments.

I'm in absolutely no rush so I'm more...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2017, 16:09
Replies: 35
Views: 10,332
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Money isn't knowledge and this forum is a fine...

Money isn't knowledge and this forum is a fine community full of free knowledge.

The TBM-850 is a plane I've had my eye on, also. Jet is a personal challenge, more than anything.

Couldn't agree...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2017, 12:44
Replies: 35
Views: 10,332
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

This is very much my thinking, too. I appreciate...

This is very much my thinking, too. I appreciate you taking the time to write this, Genghis. This modular, step-climbing approach is what I take to most challenges, so it makes sense being no...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2017, 20:51
Replies: 35
Views: 10,332
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I agree with that comment, Genghis. Interesting,...

I agree with that comment, Genghis. Interesting, though, that it's not a requirement.

Say, would insurance companies recognise that, if I did have it, and adjust accordingly?

So, is the bottom...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2017, 17:23
Replies: 35
Views: 10,332
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Interesting replies. Thanks guys. I guess...

Interesting replies. Thanks guys.

I guess most TRTO's want to impose a deep understanding rather than just the bare minimum. One school told me that the Type Rating is only possible with a CPL and...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2017, 23:28
Replies: 35
Views: 10,332
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

So, I want to fly a jet

I'm soon about to complete my PPL and Night Rating. It's an ambition that's been with me for some years and I'm finally nearing the end. The bigger dream, however, is to fly a jet (Citation Mustang)....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2017, 09:01
Replies: 1,126
Views: 635,660
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I live in the Kingston area, so I'm local to...

I live in the Kingston area, so I'm local to Biggin Hill, Fairoaks, Denham...

I'm 42 hours into my PPL. Had a year-long hiatus due to life getting in the way. Was due to fly in August, but we are...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2017, 12:28
Replies: 32
Views: 5,962
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I was about to scoff at these, but then I...

I was about to scoff at these, but then I realised :}
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2017, 08:25
Replies: 76
Views: 11,595
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

It's great to see folks putting these practices...

It's great to see folks putting these practices into their flying.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2017, 12:03
Replies: 32
Views: 5,962
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

It's more important that they are informing you...

It's more important that they are informing you of traffic. The make is extra-curricular information that you will, with experience, use to your advantage.

By the same token, never assume...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2017, 11:55
Replies: 76
Views: 11,595
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

In my own studying, I have learnt much about...

In my own studying, I have learnt much about mixture and it's control. I feel I have a healthy understanding of it and I started this thread to mine more information about it from the "real world...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2017, 09:57
Replies: 35
Views: 24,602
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I broke the back of my training inside of 5...

I broke the back of my training inside of 5 weeks, accumulating around 35 hours. I experienced varying weather even during this period (I am in the UK, after all) but it varied enough to not allow me...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2017, 17:13
Replies: 76
Views: 11,595
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Not full rich for landing? For go-arounds?

Not full rich for landing? For go-arounds?
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2017, 16:51
Replies: 76
Views: 11,595
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Thanks for the replies, all. I'm bounding...

Thanks for the replies, all.

I'm bounding through Deakins' material with Pelican's Perch. Really fascinating stuff. He speaks highly of his GAMIjectors, which I've since read up on, as a segwayed...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2017, 08:33
Replies: 76
Views: 11,595
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I figured this would be amongst the first...

I figured this would be amongst the first answers. I have read it a few times. Nothing mentioned about ground leaning, however, and there are seemingly plenty out there that were taught this.

So,...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2017, 08:16
Replies: 76
Views: 11,595
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Mixture Control

Hello all.

Whilst reading over old threads I have encountered a few regarding different methods of mixture control. In my training (which is yet to finish, as I had to take a long life sabbatical...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2017, 16:40
Replies: 41
Views: 6,861
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Aha, the 6S. Yes, I have a habit of not buying...

Aha, the 6S. Yes, I have a habit of not buying the interim variants of the iPhone. It would seem this is the first feature I will be sad not have from an "S" model. It would seem the processor is...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jun 2017, 08:37
Replies: 41
Views: 6,861
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I have the Zulu 2's also. I am interested in...

I have the Zulu 2's also. I am interested in setting up the Bluetooth functionality. Did it pair straight away? I seem to recall it not seeing my iPhone.

Anyway, have you tested "Hey Siri, call...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2017, 16:02
Replies: 23
Views: 6,028
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

To calculate True, I was taught to use: ...

To calculate True, I was taught to use:

"Cadbury Dairy Milk Very Tasty" (Compass > Deviation > Magnetic > Variation > True)

For the opposite, "True Virgins Make Dull Companions"
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2017, 15:51
Replies: 41
Views: 6,861
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I can certainly recommend the 13.4's.

I can certainly recommend the 13.4's.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2017, 12:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,411
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Newquay Approach is 133.4 Newquay Radar is...

Newquay Approach is 133.4
Newquay Radar is 127.925
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2017, 10:11
Replies: 41
Views: 6,861
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I'm a firm believer in buy now, save later. ...

I'm a firm believer in buy now, save later.

I bought a David Clark at the start of my PPL (I'm about to finish it!) and have since purchased Lightspeed Zulu 2. The active noise canceling does make...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2016, 17:34
Replies: 5
Views: 2,553
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

glencoeian: can't recommend Headset Services...

glencoeian: can't recommend Headset Services enough, they just put a brand new cable with nickel plugs on it on my H10-13.4's.

That said, I'm looking to sell this headset, if you are interested?
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2016, 21:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Hey chaps. I'm 30 hours in. Just about to start...

Hey chaps. I'm 30 hours in. Just about to start my solo nav consolidation hours.

You're both in a very exciting place in your training right now. That first solo is quite something. You'll be in...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2016, 10:26
Replies: 22
Views: 5,321
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Thanks for this Adam, I can see how it would...

Thanks for this Adam, I can see how it would work! I'll put it to my instructor to try :)
How are the skies treating you this past week?
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2016, 18:28
Replies: 22
Views: 5,321
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Another week in the bag. Unfortunately plagued...

Another week in the bag. Unfortunately plagued with some unfortunate weather this week, which means I will be returning to London with just shy of 30 hours (29.6)

I'm coming back for a few days...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2016, 17:02
Replies: 39
Views: 11,491
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

I'm still in the throws of my PPL. Part of the...

I'm still in the throws of my PPL. Part of the syllabus, of course, is instrument appreciation.

A few lessons ago we inadvertently entered IMC. My instructor is current on all ratings required to...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2016, 12:10
Replies: 22
Views: 5,321
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

A little update after this week's worth of flying...

A little update after this week's worth of flying (see log)

Did more Nav ex's this week, which improved massively after the first effort. A trip to Wolverhampton went without a hitch and a...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2016, 11:48
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,498,987
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Romeo Tango - what a fantastic route. Consider me...

Romeo Tango - what a fantastic route. Consider me inspired.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2016, 11:38
Replies: 22
Views: 5,321
Posted By BatteriesNotIncluded

Thanks for the tip, Sir.

Thanks for the tip, Sir.
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