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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Oct 2016, 14:00
Replies: 14
Views: 8,102
Posted By enq

On the issue of whether or not a student should...

On the issue of whether or not a student should be prepared to question their instructor if they sense a problem, the answer is of course "maybe".

In the situation described: unless the manouevre...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2016, 12:32
Replies: 21
Views: 3,940
Posted By enq

TBH, even if the rental co have insurance, the...

TBH, even if the rental co have insurance, the rental co's insurers will seek to recover their outlay if blame can be laid elsewhere (ie on the pilot) - this is also where personal renters insurance...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2015, 15:40
Replies: 34
Views: 11,869
Posted By enq

Well done, good post, surprisingly strong...

Well done, good post, surprisingly strong vortices generated from an aircraft that I would not intuitively consider presented such a high risk.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th May 2015, 12:53
Replies: 50
Views: 9,004
Posted By enq

I have to ask: Had a lot of people received such...

I have to ask: Had a lot of people received such a text & taken it seriously how many would allow anything short of overwhelming physical resistance prevent them from attempting to dial out?
...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2015, 14:04
Replies: 27
Views: 4,628
Posted By enq

Like most on here I've had a few little incidents...

Like most on here I've had a few little incidents from which I've learned but nothing that caused damage. Also like most on here I regularly practice & plan for engine failures at various stages of...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2014, 12:57
Replies: 45
Views: 7,789
Posted By enq

One top tip I can give is using MS flight sim X...

One top tip I can give is using MS flight sim X or similar to practice the procedural approach stuff - it's not, as anyone who's used it is aware I'm sure, terribly realistic in terms of physical...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2014, 13:20
Replies: 27
Views: 3,910
Posted By enq

I'll add my congratulations to the pile - you...

I'll add my congratulations to the pile - you just got the vote of confidence from your instructor that your standard of flying is god enough to undertake this important exercise as well as the...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2013, 13:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,160
Posted By enq

OK - got the link to work now (missed the bit...

OK - got the link to work now (missed the bit about the space between blog & spot - there is a poor joke in there about how I've manged to overcome having only half a brain to realise my dream of...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2013, 13:21
Replies: 13
Views: 2,160
Posted By enq

The link still doesn't work unfortunately, even...

The link still doesn't work unfortunately, even when copying & pasting into the browser.

I suspect that is the only reason for a lack of response.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Sep 2012, 13:21
Replies: 11
Views: 6,320
Posted By enq

I fly with Sunstate Aviation regularly when...

I fly with Sunstate Aviation regularly when holidaying in FL (I'm due there week after next) & would not consider going elsewhere.

They have a great range of instructors with a huge enthusiasm...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2012, 20:09
Replies: 54
Views: 6,988
Posted By enq

The point here really, ignoring the detail, is...

The point here really, ignoring the detail, is gaining the experience to understand, trust & value the superior information that the outside view gives you on what the aircraft is really doing.
...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2012, 12:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,502
Posted By enq

Hmm, The Southend policy notes that refund...

Hmm,

The Southend policy notes that refund of the £200 deposit is discretionary if the booked slot goes unused due to weather but is guaranteed (less the normal landing charge) if the slot is kept...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2012, 12:55
Replies: 611
Views: 145,106
Posted By enq

I recently bought a lightspeed II headset from...

I recently bought a lightspeed II headset from them - it got to me within 24hrs of the expected delivery time & they spent a lot more on postage than they charged me in order to meet the deadline so...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2012, 15:09
Replies: 24
Views: 3,121
Posted By enq

Yep, that's the one wot I said. Never accuse...

Yep, that's the one wot I said.

Never accuse the CAA of failure to obfuscate.

Regards, enq.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2012, 13:41
Replies: 24
Views: 3,121
Posted By enq

Does the answer lie in the image? - I recall...

Does the answer lie in the image? - I recall seeing a VOR OBS question where the first "dot" was actually the outer radius of the centre circle so that the first actual dot represented 4 Deg off - if...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2012, 12:46
Replies: 135
Views: 21,604
Posted By enq

Happily I passed the IMC skills test on Saturday...

Happily I passed the IMC skills test on Saturday & am now banging on with a night qual before the evenings get too light.

The suggestion of visiting the PLD take away office sounds like a good one...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Mar 2012, 16:31
Replies: 135
Views: 21,604
Posted By enq

Here's a licence renewal / rating attachment /...

Here's a licence renewal / rating attachment / licence availability dilemma I have, loosely based around the IMC.

My situation is;

Currently hold a JAR-FCL PPL

2 yr revalidation by...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2012, 13:16
Replies: 40
Views: 5,033
Posted By enq

For me, flaps stuck down also raises the question...

For me, flaps stuck down also raises the question of how this will affect my ability to cope with an engine failure (or other additional problem).

Deployed flap not only removes significantly one...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2012, 12:17
Replies: 627
Views: 80,819
Posted By enq

Afternoon All, Is anything actually...

Afternoon All,

Is anything actually happening to the status of the UK IMCR in April 2012 or is a date further in the future now set?

I'm committed to completing the training for personal...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2011, 16:35
Replies: 2
Views: 2,115
Posted By enq

Spotted this on one of the other sites - may be...

Spotted this on one of the other sites - may be of help?




Regards, enq.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Jul 2011, 13:14
Replies: 24
Views: 17,787
Posted By enq

I can't imagine an examiner would deem it unsafe...

I can't imagine an examiner would deem it unsafe to have a Plan B (the legend) in case the OP however giving that option as Plan A would probably swing it :suspect: .

To be fair, the sectionals...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2011, 12:43
Replies: 110
Views: 12,884
Posted By enq

Isn't this an economic utility theory type...

Isn't this an economic utility theory type discussion from another angle, whereby one person's measure of another being rich is their being able to afford to spend a substantial (relative to the...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jul 2011, 12:29
Replies: 19
Views: 1,975
Posted By enq

I'm intrigued by the references to the use of the...

I'm intrigued by the references to the use of the NPPL abroad - does this mean it is accepted by the FAA for the issue of a based on licence?
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2011, 13:18
Replies: 30
Views: 4,517
Posted By enq

Machdiamond; I think you're at cross...

Machdiamond;



I think you're at cross purposes as Pace states;



so you both seem in agreement on the field / road selection criteria.
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2011, 11:14
Replies: 30
Views: 4,517
Posted By enq

As Pace says, each situation is different & many...

As Pace says, each situation is different & many forced landings, certainly in the South East of the UK where I fly, are likely to commence at a relatively low height due to airspace restrictions....
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2011, 12:55
Replies: 16
Views: 10,552
Posted By enq

I use Sunstate quite frequently when over there &...

I use Sunstate quite frequently when over there & have always found them very good, decent aircraft & plenty of instructors if learning rather than joyriding. I certainly prefer the class D...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2010, 14:36
Replies: 26
Views: 4,127
Posted By enq

Thank you all, the prevention of draining...

Thank you all, the prevention of draining explanation makes sense.

I believe some check lists I've used mention selecting the tank with the least contents which makes me wonder if there is also a...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2010, 14:03
Replies: 26
Views: 4,127
Posted By enq

Question Switching to a Single Tank After Shutting Down the Engine on a C172S

Afternoon all,

Earlier this month I flew an LPC with a very experienced CAA examiner out in Florida to complete my 2 year revalidation (I only had the old FAA paper licence so couldn't legally fly...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Feb 2010, 10:00
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By enq

Thanks for the info. I'll speak to some...

Thanks for the info. I'll speak to some organisations providing JAA quals over there now for specifics but it's good to have a heads up on the general rules.
Regards, enq.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Feb 2010, 14:46
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By enq

Revalidation by experience of UK JAR-FCL PPL in USA?

Hello All,

I'm struggling through Lasors etc trying to find the answer to whether it is possible for a suitably qualified US (Orlando) based instructor to accompany me on the mandatory 1 hour...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
14th Jul 2009, 13:14
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By enq

What Sort of Objects Do You Allow Passengers to Jettison?

I saw this article today Bride's bouquet brings down plane (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8149910.stm) and wondered if paying passengers have an allowance they can throw out of small GA...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Jun 2009, 09:29
Replies: 47
Views: 7,826
Posted By enq

FROM: Dr Altaka Yurmani Central Bank of Nigeria...

FROM: Dr Altaka Yurmani
Central Bank of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
01-658-21-2658

TO: Heli Pilots


PPrune
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2009, 13:34
Replies: 15
Views: 1,554
Posted By enq

Stik / Justiciar Thanks for your replies,...

Stik / Justiciar

Thanks for your replies, that actually puts my mind at rest as I imagine, now I come to think about it, that an aircraft of that age would be more "challenging" to handle than a...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jun 2009, 10:35
Replies: 16
Views: 1,844
Posted By enq

Learning to cope with the frustration of your...

Learning to cope with the frustration of your plans & wishes is a very important lesson in flying.

If you learn it well at this stage (ie accept it happens & not let it affect your judgement or...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2009, 15:23
Replies: 11
Views: 2,199
Posted By enq

Well, it's a slightly more professional approach...

Well, it's a slightly more professional approach than a begging bowl and a dog on a string.

To be fair, I've often asked for things (a new bike, the starship enterprise airfix kit, mercy at the...
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