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Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2023, 13:17
Replies: 9
Views: 2,902
Posted By 460

I'm a senior motor glider instructor. There is...

I'm a senior motor glider instructor.
There is a T61f based near me; it's placard clearly allows loops.
These days, looping it would be madness.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2021, 19:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,197
Posted By 460

Keep your own copies of everything. EVERYTHING.

Keep your own copies of everything.
EVERYTHING.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2020, 19:37
Replies: 99
Views: 24,314
Posted By 460

I was born and bred with QFE & used QFE for 33...

I was born and bred with QFE & used QFE for 33 years of RAF flying.
I much prefer QNH.
(& in my glider always have height + altitude + FL all on display in front of me; modern electronics)
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2020, 21:26
Replies: 15
Views: 1,836
Posted By 460

Ah, if I were the Head of Training at an ATO,...

Ah,
if I were the Head of Training at an ATO, perhaps I'd view ATO/DTO as semantics.
If, however,
I had a DTO nearby, but the nearest ATO was some distance away and/or more expensive, I might take...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2020, 18:47
Replies: 15
Views: 1,836
Posted By 460

Not quite, S-Works, It is possible to avoid an...

Not quite, S-Works,
It is possible to avoid an ATO entirely.
Please do read FCL.740 (above)
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jul 2020, 07:20
Replies: 15
Views: 1,836
Posted By 460

The rules are clear and straightforward (assuming...

The rules are clear and straightforward (assuming you are in EASA-land),
finding the one for you, however, can be a right challenge.

Google: 'FCL.740'

Bit of jargon helps: right now you are...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2020, 14:31
Replies: 21
Views: 3,213
Posted By 460

Please, may I differ? I would not, first, try...

Please, may I differ?
I would not, first, try mixture control ...etc.
I would, instead, first FLY THE AIRCRAFT (as ChickenHouse's log shows)
Capital letters because the pilot (me) is now worried/...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2020, 17:21
Replies: 14
Views: 3,779
Posted By 460

What TelsBoy said + 1

What TelsBoy said + 1
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2019, 12:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,284
Posted By 460

Perhaps it depends whether you are dealing with a...

Perhaps it depends whether you are dealing with a check-list or a do-list.
Many out there are a pragmatic hybrid of the two.
Me?
Happy to have a computer doing the doing, but will keep checking...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2019, 08:52
Replies: 22
Views: 5,523
Posted By 460

The very first time I ever got airborne at night...

The very first time I ever got airborne at night was with St Elmo's fire all over the place - magic; I thought night flying was always like that!
(Jet Provost, 1969)
Sadly, I've never seen it...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2018, 10:39
Replies: 23
Views: 3,808
Posted By 460

An Arcus M is indeed magnificent, but never a...

An Arcus M is indeed magnificent, but never a TMG.

The UK's definition is the EU one:‘Touring Motor Glider’ (TMG) means a specific class of powered sailplane having an integrally mounted,...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2018, 06:25
Replies: 22
Views: 3,923
Posted By 460

Right now, UK gliding needs none of the nonsense...

Right now, UK gliding needs none of the nonsense of licences.
If the Chief Flying Instructor is happy for you to fly something, you may, if not, not.
That's it.

(Licence nonsense available now,...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2018, 18:35
Replies: 14
Views: 4,164
Posted By 460

Gondukin, yes, daft indeed. I believe it to...

Gondukin,
yes, daft indeed.
I believe it to be nothing more than an EASA drafting cockup.
Clarification that entire PPL(A) could be done on TMG was a bit of an afterthought; I think this bit was...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2018, 08:15
Replies: 14
Views: 4,164
Posted By 460

This is recommended Gondukin, 1. Add SSEA...

This is recommended Gondukin,

1. Add SSEA to your NPPL(A)
OSF are fine for this; there are plenty of others.
2. Convert your NPPL(A) with SLMG & SSEA to a LAPL(A) with TMG & SEP
Paperwork &...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2018, 13:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,903
Posted By 460

Me too. The e-mail acknowledging my...

Me too.

The e-mail acknowledging my declaration carried an attachment containing all the stuff I'd declared together with a statement 'Your form has been successfully submitted. Please keep a...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2017, 14:02
Replies: 15
Views: 3,718
Posted By 460

India 42, are you sure you are expecting the...

India 42, are you sure you are expecting the right stuff from Flarm?

It displays threats.
Example: when passing a circling glider, your display should light up when the glider is pointing at you,...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2017, 21:28
Replies: 19
Views: 5,490
Posted By 460

Caution, This is a game where precision with...

Caution,
This is a game where precision with terms pays dividends.

There are no 'EASA Annex1' aircraft.
Instead:
There are 'EASA aircraft' & 'non-EASA Aircraft'.

Annex II (of the Basic...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2017, 16:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,619
Posted By 460

Dead right. No EASA licences have 'biennial...

Dead right.

No EASA licences have 'biennial reviews' - whatsoever.
Instead, the recency requirements for your LAPL(A) include 'refresher training'.

Best guess: the instructor did indeed do...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2017, 14:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,619
Posted By 460

No. Class Ratings, revalidations and renewals...

No.
Class Ratings, revalidations and renewals have nothing whatsoever to do with LAPLs.

(curiosity: why do you ask?)
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2017, 10:59
Replies: 14
Views: 1,751
Posted By 460

Here's what FCL.740 says. All about Class or...

Here's what FCL.740 says.
All about Class or Type ratings; nothing to do with LAPL.

The quote about 12 hours in the preceding 24 months is, I guess, from FCL.140.A

FCL.740 Validity and renewal...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2017, 10:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,751
Posted By 460

As you ask .... FCL.700 Circumstances in...

As you ask ....

FCL.700 Circumstances in which class or type ratings are required
(a) Except in the case of the LAPL, SPL and BPL, holders of a pilot licence shall not act in any capacity as...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2017, 10:04
Replies: 14
Views: 1,751
Posted By 460

" LAPL's rolling validity had run out, I would...

" LAPL's rolling validity had run out, I would expect it to be a renewal and not an hour with an instructor."

Er, I don't think so.
That isn't the way the LAPL's rolling recency works.
The...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2017, 08:34
Replies: 30
Views: 7,315
Posted By 460

Turn up, try it (their trial lessons are...

Turn up, try it (their trial lessons are particularly good), see if you like it and, even more important, the club atmosphere.

Twice is a good idea, just in case you meet the club curmudgeon on...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2017, 07:09
Replies: 69
Views: 18,138
Posted By 460

" can't understand why the (very experienced)...

" can't understand why the (very experienced) instructor ..."

Nor me. Instructors are wonderful people, but like the rest of us make mistakes.

The rules are not the problem.
Complexity and...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2017, 15:30
Replies: 26
Views: 6,125
Posted By 460

Please, what is an 'SEPL'?

Please, what is an 'SEPL'?
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Jul 2017, 07:44
Replies: 53
Views: 25,147
Posted By 460

Likewise, my condolences. An understanding of...

Likewise, my condolences.
An understanding of what went wrong can be an important part of dealing with a tragedy.

The AAIB are a diligent organisation; we all await their report.
Perhaps best...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2017, 16:53
Replies: 31
Views: 10,510
Posted By 460

Fascinating question mkqq; thanks. There are...

Fascinating question mkqq; thanks.
There are buckets of expertise here, but not many offering your fresh viewpoint.
Please, could you let us know how you got on?
You have a world of airborne...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2017, 13:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,629
Posted By 460

Right now, the deadline that requires SPL or...

Right now, the deadline that requires SPL or LAPL(S) for EASA sailplanes (including TMGs) is unchanged at Apr 2018.

Thus, nothing published,
however,
I think you can confidently expect a further...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2017, 07:17
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By 460

Which Notam, please? Is it, by chance, either...

Which Notam, please?
Is it, by chance, either of these?

B0486/17: Control area (CTA) activated **NEW**
Q) EGTT/QAECA/IV/NBO/AE/000/055/5050N00132W023
SOLENT CTA AND SOUTHAMPTON CTR/ATZ SUMMER...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2017, 07:38
Replies: 24
Views: 6,342
Posted By 460

"1/100 PPLs will die flying, often taking other...

"1/100 PPLs will die flying, often taking other people with them."

I would be grateful for the source of that information, abgd.
Thank you.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2017, 07:37
Replies: 30
Views: 5,259
Posted By 460

+1 for gliding. Matches, precisely, your aim of...

+1 for gliding.
Matches, precisely, your aim of becoming a better pilot.

Take your pick from a whole range of challenges: racing, aerobatics, long distance, mountains, instructing, or the...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2017, 14:37
Replies: 29
Views: 10,865
Posted By 460

Beware. Current Basic Regulation: Annex II...

Beware.

Current Basic Regulation:
Annex II (Roman 2) specifies which aircraft are excluded from EASA.
- thus, everything else is included
Annex I (Roman 1) has nothing to do with lists of...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2017, 07:59
Replies: 39
Views: 9,687
Posted By 460

My gliding club's tug - Rotax Falke - has been...

My gliding club's tug - Rotax Falke - has been running on petrol station unleaded for 11 years now; snagless.

The county petroleum officer has checked and is happy with our arrangements for...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2017, 20:37
Replies: 4,521
Views: 1,500,948
Posted By 460

Of those diligent souls gathering evidence, has...

Of those diligent souls gathering evidence, has anyone listened to her interview on BBC R4's Women's Hour a couple of months ago?

At the time, I though I detected her adjusting words in mid...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2017, 15:18
Replies: 6
Views: 2,968
Posted By 460

BVB, cheapest (not simplest) 1. Get a BGA...

BVB,
cheapest (not simplest)
1. Get a BGA Glider Pilot's Licence
2. BGA GPL > NPPL SLMG (well trodden route; anticipate about 20 hrs flying)
3. NPPL SLMG > NPPL SSEA (differences training...
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