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18th Mar 2024, 18:59
Replies: 5
Views: 276
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....
18th Mar 2024, 18:42
Replies: 12
Views: 362
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...
14th Mar 2024, 11:53
Replies: 29
Views: 2,529
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...
8th Mar 2024, 21:42
Replies: 30
Views: 1,532
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...
8th Mar 2024, 12:54
Replies: 30
Views: 1,532
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;...
7th Mar 2024, 11:09
Replies: 8
Views: 916
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...
6th Mar 2024, 09:08
Replies: 9
Views: 655
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...
4th Mar 2024, 19:35
Replies: 25
Views: 1,307
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...
3rd Mar 2024, 21:41
Replies: 4
Views: 687
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

The LAA will be the most reliable source.

The LAA will be the most reliable source.
3rd Mar 2024, 19:34
Replies: 25
Views: 1,307
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...
22nd Feb 2024, 17:46
Replies: 2
Views: 455
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

You submit the report to your designated...

You submit the report to your designated inspector. He/she does the rest.
20th Feb 2024, 18:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,158
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...
12th Feb 2024, 11:28
Replies: 19
Views: 1,810
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....
11th Feb 2024, 17:14
Replies: 19
Views: 1,810
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...
5th Feb 2024, 17:56
Replies: 10
Views: 883
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...
2nd Feb 2024, 08:51
Replies: 10
Views: 883
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...
14th Jan 2024, 22:54
Replies: 4
Views: 932
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.
30th Dec 2023, 20:47
Replies: 50
Views: 29,459
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...
Replies: 3
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Views: 533
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...
17th Dec 2023, 18:06
Replies: 22
Views: 1,909
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

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

Why shouldn't a professional charge for their time?
15th Dec 2023, 13:29
Replies: 22
Views: 1,909
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...
14th Dec 2023, 10:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,158
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...
30th Nov 2023, 13:06
Replies: 15
Views: 1,450
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...
29th Nov 2023, 20:50
Replies: 15
Views: 1,450
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...
25th Nov 2023, 11:30
Replies: 25
Views: 2,655
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...
23rd Nov 2023, 10:32
Replies: 25
Views: 2,655
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...
21st Nov 2023, 14:32
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
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...
21st Nov 2023, 11:40
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
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...
19th Nov 2023, 18:38
Replies: 16
Views: 1,624
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;...
13th Nov 2023, 11:15
Replies: 34
Views: 2,668
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...
11th Nov 2023, 10:50
Replies: 39
Views: 3,512
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

For a period of time European Cessna aeroplanes...

For a period of time European Cessna aeroplanes were built under licence by Rheims Aviation in France. All were factory corrosion proofed during the RA building process as a standard. When a Cessna...
10th Nov 2023, 15:44
Replies: 6
Views: 1,048
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

The increase on wet runways for landing accounts...

The increase on wet runways for landing accounts for the reduced braking possible. The normal schedules assume reasonable braking is possible. The landing distance factoring for wet grass runways can...
7th Nov 2023, 19:52
Replies: 40
Views: 22,049
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

What I described was without any input from the...

What I described was without any input from the pilot. Sorry I didn't make that clear enough for you. On review, I didn't introduce an input from the pilot, but you have.

Instructors are taught...
7th Nov 2023, 17:22
Replies: 40
Views: 22,049
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

It is worth noting that many aircraft, that are...

It is worth noting that many aircraft, that are still commonly in use, pitch down when flaps are lowered and pitch up when they are raised; the PA28 Cherokees with the slab wings as opposed to later...
7th Nov 2023, 17:05
Replies: 40
Views: 22,049
Posted By Fl1ingfrog

The best glide speed is distance over time. Drag...

The best glide speed is distance over time. Drag must always be balanced with speed. If you increase the drag you must increase the speed. Therefore the speed will be higher with flap to achieve the...
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