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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Apr 2024, 14:33
Replies: 45
Views: 3,487
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Too much of an over simplification in my view...

Too much of an over simplification in my view Genghis. For some people it is best to learn by doing and then to consolidate from ground study when the words will have greater meaning. A very short...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2024, 14:28
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Not quite correct. Examiners must be approved by...

Not quite correct. Examiners must be approved by each national authority that issued and holds your licence. The paperwork following each revalidation/renewal must be sent to the authority that...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Apr 2024, 08:45
Replies: 14
Views: 1,131
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Flying instruction is not considered to be...

Flying instruction is not considered to be commercial public transport and so there is no duty or flying hours limitations.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Apr 2024, 23:11
Replies: 45
Views: 3,487
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

​​​​​​​Totally agree!

​​​​​​​Totally agree!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
31st Mar 2024, 12:36
Replies: 45
Views: 3,487
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

There can be nothing more destructive to their...

There can be nothing more destructive to their learning than a student who attempts to direct the training. They can be impossible to teach effectively with such a battle to first overcome. I doubt...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2024, 18:59
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

English is the international language and all...

English is the international language and all ICAO ATC must be competent. At private non ATC aerodromes some may not use English but I have never heard of any aerodrome that demands a local language....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Mar 2024, 18:42
Replies: 17
Views: 1,516
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

ATC should never instruct a student nor any pilot...

ATC should never instruct a student nor any pilot to orbit on base leg nor on final. Unfortunately this is not unknown. An orbit downwind should not be an issue when pilots are properly trained to do...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2024, 11:53
Replies: 29
Views: 3,311
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

A safe height is one you have thoroughly planned...

A safe height is one you have thoroughly planned not some arbitrary number: including surface obstructions such as tall masts and of course high ground, glider and parachute sites, not forgetting...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2024, 21:42
Replies: 30
Views: 1,937
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Yes, but your ignoring the outcome. A set of...

Yes, but your ignoring the outcome. A set of traditional scales can demonstrate: Put 1 Kg weight in one dish and the dish will continue downward until it is forced to stop. Add a 1 Kg weight into the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2024, 12:54
Replies: 30
Views: 1,937
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

To take us back to the beginning. The arrow is a...

To take us back to the beginning. The arrow is a simple and effective way to explain the problem. How the four forces are applied in a modern aircraft has been explained but force x distance hasn't;...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Mar 2024, 11:09
Replies: 11
Views: 1,555
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

The question didn't ask for the limits to be...

The question didn't ask for the limits to be applied by an examiner during a skill test. There isn't a limit set by regulation for an ADF/NDB approach. The indication will of course vary +/- with...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Mar 2024, 09:08
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

The maximum compass error on all headings should...

The maximum compass error on all headings should be no greater than 5 degrees following a swing. I have never seen such gross errors following maintenance as those reported above. If I did I would be...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
4th Mar 2024, 19:35
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Yes, But, I'm sure you haven't done so by wafting...

Yes, But, I'm sure you haven't done so by wafting from side to side chasing the magenta line. Rolling from side to side you will have a lot of sick passengers. In the cruise at 400 KTS drift is minor...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2024, 21:41
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

The LAA will be the most reliable source.

The LAA will be the most reliable source.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
3rd Mar 2024, 19:34
Replies: 25
Views: 1,678
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

There is no difference in navigation between dead...

There is no difference in navigation between dead reckoning: distance/time and heading balancing drift. whether operating with a GPS or not the principles remain the same: the earths form remains the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Feb 2024, 17:46
Replies: 2
Views: 518
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

You submit the report to your designated...

You submit the report to your designated inspector. He/she does the rest.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2024, 18:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Quite. EASA too often was influenced by a...

Quite.


EASA too often was influenced by a bunch of control freaks. Other than with a few exceptions the LAPL exercises and numbers are identical to the PPL. The order that the PPL exercises are...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2024, 11:28
Replies: 19
Views: 2,068
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Is it that important to have a colour scheme;...

Is it that important to have a colour scheme; brown for terra firmer and blue for the sky? Although helpful I don't believe it is critical and therefore will make loss of control more likely....
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2024, 17:14
Replies: 19
Views: 2,068
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

This reflects the poor flying techniques still...

This reflects the poor flying techniques still observed today. The artificial horizon or attitude indicator as we now call it is, some say, the 'master' and always to be believed and followed - NO it...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Feb 2024, 17:56
Replies: 10
Views: 925
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

(b), a further differences training or a...

(b), a further differences training or a proficiency check in that variant shall be completed, except for types or variants within the SEP and TMG class ratings.

I don't read that to mean that...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Feb 2024, 08:51
Replies: 10
Views: 925
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

If you held a multi rating on an Aztec then...

If you held a multi rating on an Aztec then obviously you have completed training on retractable undercarriage and variable pitch propellers. You are not required to do further training ever. You do...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Jan 2024, 22:54
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

A lovely man. A very knowledgeable flying...

A lovely man. A very knowledgeable flying instructor and an excellent presenter who always knew how to find his light, never in the shadows. He will be greatly missed and unlikely to be replaced.
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2023, 20:47
Replies: 50
Views: 29,981
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

A concern that a planning authority may have is:...

A concern that a planning authority may have is: that the building can easily be adapted for manufacturing or commercial storage of goods and therefore the associated surrounding noise and road...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
20th Dec 2023, 16:45
Replies: 3
CPL
Views: 559
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Whatever the anti-collision light type, if your...

Whatever the anti-collision light type, if your aware of it in your peripheral vision and it is lighting up the cloud around you then turn it off, preferably before entering the cloud when its effect...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Dec 2023, 18:06
Replies: 22
Views: 1,964
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Why shouldn't a professional charge for their...

Why shouldn't a professional charge for their time?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
15th Dec 2023, 13:29
Replies: 22
Views: 1,964
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

I don't understand how all of the 125 hours of...

I don't understand how all of the 125 hours of classroom briefings can be conducted remotely. For the course the knowledge is presumed; the ground briefing element is about how to teach the...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2023, 10:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,237
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

All parts of the LAPL are identical to the same...

All parts of the LAPL are identical to the same parts in the PPL. The differences are additional elements required for the PPL. Have a quite word with your instructor as you may find he/she has...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Nov 2023, 13:06
Replies: 15
Views: 1,505
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

AGREED, Combine your hour building with added...

AGREED, Combine your hour building with added value. If you don't have an IR or IMC(r) then do that and its a perfect time now to do a night rating. Both will expand your horizons and keep you flying...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2023, 20:50
Replies: 15
Views: 1,505
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

The division of costs are simply explained above...

The division of costs are simply explained above but look carefully at how the aircraft is managed and what funds are accrued for engine rebuilds and any expensive unscheduled maintenance etc. In the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
25th Nov 2023, 11:30
Replies: 25
Views: 2,839
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

The above is taken from the Ontrack Instructor...

The above is taken from the Ontrack Instructor Manual. This claim is totally wrong and has become a major obstacle, in many minds that I encounter, to them taking on board Human Factors/Threat and...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
23rd Nov 2023, 10:32
Replies: 25
Views: 2,839
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

No one to date has replaced Ron's 'Flight...

No one to date has replaced Ron's 'Flight Instructor Manual'. It doesn't fit into the pocket but remains an excellent reference on the shelf after your pre-course preparation, during the training and...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2023, 14:32
Replies: 15
Views: 1,292
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

The climb after take off can be a very busy time....

The climb after take off can be a very busy time. Well practised sequences could be the difference to the successful outcome or not following an engine failure during the climb out. Gear up will give...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2023, 11:40
Replies: 15
Views: 1,292
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Human factors are very much part of all this....

Human factors are very much part of all this. From the very beginning flip checklists are introduced and become the norm; some checks are learnt by reference to the printed list others to be...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2023, 18:38
Replies: 16
Views: 1,771
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

Why? When a tacho is unavailable it is quite...

Why? When a tacho is unavailable it is quite reasonable to deduct 0.2 or 12 minutes as representing ground time and is certainly acceptable by the UK CAA.to be entered into the aircraft log books;...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2023, 11:15
Replies: 34
Views: 2,827
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

I presume you are a member of the LAA. Have you...

I presume you are a member of the LAA. Have you discussed this with your local engineering inspector? From your comment above I'm presuming they will have considered this issue already or will do if...
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