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Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2017, 12:21
Replies: 25
Views: 6,412
Posted By Brad2523

The above is very good advise and very...

The above is very good advise and very interesting... I am also a fairly fresh ppl and fly regularly and for at the stage of my flying I seem to be at the point where:

*15 knots cross wind or...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2017, 13:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
Posted By Brad2523

Thank you... And I may see you around!

Thank you... And I may see you around!
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2017, 13:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
Posted By Brad2523

There's no hiding on these message boards! I did...

There's no hiding on these message boards! I did learn at Earl's Colne and consider joining the group there - I had a look at the TB10 and had a chat etc, I was meant to receive an email regarding...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2017, 20:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,460
Posted By Brad2523

TB10/VP Checkout

Hoping some sky gods can shed some light for me - I'm struggling to find anything online.

At the moment I'm checked out on a HR200 and PA28... I was wondering what I need to do to be able to fly a...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2017, 15:45
Replies: 55
Views: 6,280
Posted By Brad2523

One bit of advise, but not really on what you...

One bit of advise, but not really on what you have asked...

Do not pay over the odds for additional ground school training for the exams. I am not a natural learner from text books but I passed...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2017, 11:29
Replies: 49
Views: 6,522
Posted By Brad2523

I think you made the right choice... Mind you I'm...

I think you made the right choice... Mind you I'm very very cautious...

The other day there was a 10kt cross wind, I wanted to practise EFATO, different approaches and then get out in the local...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Nov 2016, 08:59
Replies: 0
Views: 838
Posted By Brad2523

USA Charter Brokers

Just trying to understand the US market a bit better when it comes to charter brokers. In Europe it seems that a lot of operators business comes via brokers, in some cases and conversations I've had...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2016, 15:33
Replies: 83
Views: 29,673
Posted By Brad2523

No amount of training would prepare me for...

No amount of training would prepare me for ditching. I can't swim and I hate deep water. If the engine cut out and there was no land I would die of a heart attack before touching the water! I have...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2016, 08:41
Replies: 42
Views: 17,932
Posted By Brad2523

On my skills test it was all a bit cruder than...

On my skills test it was all a bit cruder than this, on the divert as mentioned above I found a landmark (a large town I could identify) drew a line from that to the divert destination, measured it...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2016, 08:05
Replies: 4
Views: 3,180
Posted By Brad2523

Thank you both for this - that would explain why...

Thank you both for this - that would explain why I can't find any information on the exercises!

Thanks again.

Brad.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2016, 16:06
Replies: 4
Views: 3,180
Posted By Brad2523

"exercises scheduled"

Afternoon folks.

Looking to take a friend flying Friday, he wants to see a "big" airport and I suggested Southend as it is local, easy to get to and GA friendly and we can see an easy jet.

On...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2016, 14:37
Replies: 20
Views: 5,588
Posted By Brad2523

Yes of course! No worries and all sorted now...

Yes of course! No worries and all sorted now anyway, so just did extra flying I would have done anyway... But for the OP I think there will be a fair amount of complication with his application,...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2016, 10:44
Replies: 20
Views: 5,588
Posted By Brad2523

The form asks for justification... The lady at...

The form asks for justification... The lady at the CAA advised me to make the hours up and retake the test as it was "Highly likely" that further training and another skills test would be advised...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2016, 07:45
Replies: 20
Views: 5,588
Posted By Brad2523

Alex - Technically I had over 45 hours; 3...

Alex - Technically I had over 45 hours;

3 hours pre September 2012 (now not eligible)

42.55 hours post September 2012 (since feb 16 when I restarted) these were the only eligible hours and...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2016, 19:16
Replies: 20
Views: 5,588
Posted By Brad2523

Correct, however they said there would likely be...

Correct, however they said there would likely be 'clauses' if they were counted such as additional training and a second skills test... so you may well pay the 50 quid to find they make you do extra...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2016, 14:53
Replies: 20
Views: 5,588
Posted By Brad2523

It went on; " In respect of the...

It went on;

"

In respect of the training conducted for your PPL, the CAA applied the Aircrew Regulation with effect from 17 September 2012, so all training undertaken prior to this date was...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2016, 14:52
Replies: 20
Views: 5,588
Posted By Brad2523

I had this issue when applying for my PPL this...

I had this issue when applying for my PPL this year:

" When assessing your logbook to confirm the relevant flight training hours have been met we have found you are claiming flight training...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2016, 10:47
Replies: 52
Views: 15,047
Posted By Brad2523

My first solo was earlier in the year, after 3...

My first solo was earlier in the year, after 3 circuits and taxi back my instructor told me to wait before we got back to the parking. He radio'd (?) to say there was a change of detail for one...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2016, 11:07
Replies: 105
Views: 18,380
Posted By Brad2523

My grandfather was in the fleet air arm and my...

My grandfather was in the fleet air arm and my uncle was a captain for an airline - but it was really the Air Training Corps that I joined at 13 that made me want to fly.

I was lucky enough to...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2016, 20:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,439
Posted By Brad2523

Life Insurance

I'll be calling my insurer on Monday as the thought has only just crossed my mind, but if you have a ppl would a standard life insurance policy cover a flying accident?

I have a policy to cover...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2016, 15:33
Replies: 15
Views: 2,532
Posted By Brad2523

Bird strike

Yesterday I took my other half up, my first passenger since getting my PPL in one of the clubs Robin hr200's.

All went perfectly well, however after landing a pigeon flew straight across the...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2016, 21:22
Replies: 32
Views: 6,318
Posted By Brad2523

That is quite a commitment. I'm glad it has been...

That is quite a commitment. I'm glad it has been worth it for you - what an amazing slideshow!

I'm much much more fortunate I must say in that the airfield I fly from (Earls Colne, EGSR) has both...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2016, 13:34
Replies: 32
Views: 6,318
Posted By Brad2523

I think one thing I omitted at the start was that...

I think one thing I omitted at the start was that I fly purely for pleasure and so if I were to fly at night it would be a planned event to enjoy. Seeing that picture is exactly the sort of sight...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2016, 13:21
Replies: 37
Views: 10,505
Posted By Brad2523

I will have my map and printed PLOG, I will know...

I will have my map and printed PLOG, I will know exactly where my position is when the battery decides to pack up so will carry on the flight using map, printed PLOG and watch... No big deal.
...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2016, 09:11
Replies: 37
Views: 10,505
Posted By Brad2523

I must say that I am a recent PPL and there was...

I must say that I am a recent PPL and there was very little to cover the use of GPS and apps such as skydemon, but I wish there was. I use skydemon all the time now. I haven't to this point, but when...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2016, 15:46
Replies: 32
Views: 6,318
Posted By Brad2523

SEP Night flying

Another straw poll - night ratings, who has one and is it worth the extra risk?

I've been thinking about adding a night rating for a new experience, however the view of some at the club is that it...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2016, 14:18
Replies: 9
Views: 2,124
Posted By Brad2523

Skydemon - lots of posts on this site about this...

Skydemon - lots of posts on this site about this sort of thing. But basically save your time and sign up to skydemon.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2016, 15:55
Replies: 14
Views: 2,236
Posted By Brad2523

It is a license to use the radio in the aircraft...

It is a license to use the radio in the aircraft - yes you will need to do this, Im sure the organisation you're with will arrange for this to be done, it is a short test. You get your forms signed...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2016, 10:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,544
Posted By Brad2523

Totally different to the shambles I'm...

Totally different to the shambles I'm experiencing at the moment. Glad to hear they can get it right for some!
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2016, 12:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,486
Posted By Brad2523

My black iPad mini and skydemon is yet to let me...

My black iPad mini and skydemon is yet to let me down - I always mark up the chart and write out the PLOG the way I like to (I don't like the printable SD one) so should it fail there would be no...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2016, 12:40
Replies: 31
Views: 6,947
Posted By Brad2523

I bought a pair of the Pooleys standard headsets...

I bought a pair of the Pooleys standard headsets for £120 inc VAT. They do the trick nicely, not too pricy and can get spare parts cheaply too...

Maybe not as good as others at the noise...
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Aug 2016, 20:02
Replies: 20
Views: 7,203
Posted By Brad2523

Words per minute

Hey folks,

Just a quick question on not looking like a total plonker. Today I flew into Cambridge City, I'm a new ppl in a robin... I'm very comfortable talking on the radio and like to think that...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2016, 08:15
Replies: 12
Views: 3,435
Posted By Brad2523

I don't have the number for skydemon but even the...

I don't have the number for skydemon but even the very small strips around Suffolk/Norfolk are shown - certainly so far anywhere I have been has had detailed information as well as this new feature...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2016, 15:45
Replies: 12
Views: 3,435
Posted By Brad2523

Recent PPL here, but my instructor recommended...

Recent PPL here, but my instructor recommended pooleys so thats what I have. Although skydemon seems to have all the information that you need and the parts on there that aren't printable you can...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2016, 21:18
Replies: 30
Views: 5,629
Posted By Brad2523

I plan on having a few night lessons for the...

I plan on having a few night lessons for the experience but won't do a full rating for this reason. The flying club I'm at is a good example of this, it has lighting, nice runway, but due to...
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