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9th May 2021, 06:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,852
Posted By anchorhold

Ferguson TE20 Tractor & Gliding Clubs

A question here to those in the Gliding Community. Are any gliding clubs still using Ferguson TE20 tractors or varients for ground movements, or ar they now confined to collectors or museums ...
3rd Mar 2021, 11:00
Replies: 1
Views: 1,174
Posted By anchorhold

Renewal of lapsed UK ATPL

I wondered if anyone knows the answer to this. A UK ATPL issued in around 2001, has now lapsed, and has not been exchanged for another other licence such as an EASA ATPL. The original license I am...
29th Dec 2020, 06:33
Replies: 3
Views: 1,317
Posted By anchorhold

UK CAA Flight Crew Licensing Records

Does anyone know how long the UK CAA hold Flight Crew Licensing records for the issue of the UK PPL, CPL and ATPL and associated ratings or is there a time limit similar to that is applied in...
7th Feb 2020, 08:00
Replies: 26
Views: 6,115
Posted By anchorhold

It is a really interesting question, but I would...

It is a really interesting question, but I would say knobs and dial is the best way to develop the scan and dealing with and understanding partial instrument failure, after all if one day you are...
20th Jan 2020, 17:29
Replies: 11
Views: 4,713
Posted By anchorhold

A rather sad photo of XM407 can be found here ...

A rather sad photo of XM407 can be found here

https://www.flickr.com/photos/130782777@N06/26235108782/

Not sure if this is the same aircraft?
7th Jan 2020, 16:32
Replies: 21
Views: 5,413
Posted By anchorhold

It is difficult to know if two interviews at the...

It is difficult to know if two interviews at the Belgrano will make any difference over a sworn statement, what are they going to do, torture the pilot into the truth?
6th Jan 2020, 19:43
Replies: 21
Views: 5,413
Posted By anchorhold

Beamer.. I am sorry to hear of your problems, but...

Beamer.. I am sorry to hear of your problems, but the UK CAA FCL many years ago were very user friendly, and not only could you get through on the phone, but you could also get through to a couple of...
13th Sep 2019, 18:53
Replies: 116
Views: 124,281
Posted By anchorhold

Having ready the AAIB report: ...

Having ready the AAIB report:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5d517fb2ed915d7640c1c35c/Airbus_A319-111_G-EZGR_09-19.pdf

This flags up concerns about some of the current training...
1st Aug 2019, 17:13
Replies: 56
Views: 62,251
Posted By anchorhold

Journalists have jumped to the conclusion that...

Journalists have jumped to the conclusion that since it is likely the student would be taking antimalarial tablets, that Larium might be to blame. Quite how they might know what antimalarial she...
19th Jul 2019, 17:02
Replies: 4
Views: 2,476
Posted By anchorhold

Polished alloy on aircraft

Just wondered what the process was or is for the highly polished fuselage, wings and propellers on aircraft;

(a) How was the surface brought up to a shine?

(b) How was the shine maintained?
...
26th May 2019, 06:36
Replies: 48
Views: 13,839
Posted By anchorhold

It is one thing to lose your flying skills...

It is one thing to lose your flying skills through automation, but my concern is that when pilots start their airline careers these days do they have the basic skills. Historically an considerable...
21st May 2019, 17:30
Replies: 9
Views: 6,170
Posted By anchorhold

I think is was Hawkins in 'Human Factors in...

I think is was Hawkins in 'Human Factors in Flight' mentioned a study of the error when dialing telephone numbers. With a task such as flying an aircraft it might be difficult quantifying errors.
14th Apr 2019, 18:02
Replies: 52
Views: 18,217
Posted By anchorhold

What happens if the UAS instructor happens to be...

What happens if the UAS instructor happens to be a civilian UK or EASA FI, the aircraft is UK registered, can the instruction then not be counted?
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Apr 2019, 18:06
Replies: 202
Views: 145,512
Posted By anchorhold

I am really not sure what an enquiry of up to six...

I am really not sure what an enquiry of up to six months hope to achieve other than boosting the lawyers fees, The AAIB findings are clear. The relatives need closure, there claims in law are without...
Replies: 22
Views: 9,845
Posted By anchorhold

Flyguy199.... I have never really been convinced...

Flyguy199.... I have never really been convinced with aviation degree programs in conjunction with ATPL and flying training, I really do not think it would make any difference if you are going to...
22nd Mar 2019, 15:47
Replies: 14
Views: 3,000
Posted By anchorhold

It is important to keep up to date as an...

It is important to keep up to date as an instructor, but from my experience the format of instructor seminars is what need refreshing, as do some of the training providers. There must be, actually...
28th Feb 2019, 18:25
Replies: 4
Views: 2,315
Posted By anchorhold

I think what 750XL has suggested us a good...

I think what 750XL has suggested us a good starting point, but it is really about working out what works for you. Also some background reading on sleep might help you devise a plan, 24 Hour Society...
15th Feb 2019, 08:19
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

Recently Ibbotson's wife Nora and daughter...

Recently Ibbotson's wife Nora and daughter Dannielle were interviewed on television. Nora stated that Ibbotson had a Private Pilots Licence and was qualified to carry passengers. It was stated that...
10th Feb 2019, 07:39
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

The crowdfunding page to recover Ibottson's body...

The crowdfunding page to recover Ibottson's body has now reached £104,182 from 5871 donations!
9th Feb 2019, 08:16
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

Ibbotson's family are now attempting to raise...

Ibbotson's family are now attempting to raise £3000,000 through crowdfunding to locate Ibbotson's body, it's not known how they intend to do this and what happens to the fund if he is washed up on a...
8th Feb 2019, 13:22
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By anchorhold

I would add, that while I do not have a copy of...

I would add, that while I do not have a copy of .'Basic Aerobatics' from memory it was also endorsed by AOPA, and both Ron Campbell and Barry Tempest were AOPA men. Ron is no longer with us, I think...
8th Feb 2019, 07:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,325
Posted By anchorhold

Paulo.... Interesting question. I have to...

Paulo.... Interesting question.

I have to say the theoretical knowledge could best be covered by reading or re-reading Basic Aerobatics by Campbell and Tempest, Document all your past aerobatic...
6th Feb 2019, 11:42
Replies: 32
Views: 14,189
Posted By anchorhold

I originally started this thread and I think the...

I originally started this thread and I think the conclusion was that before the CAA was going to do anything about 'Wingly' type operations we would need a fatality.

We now have the Malibu...
26th Jan 2019, 09:13
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

Piperp2... as previously mentioned the three or...

Piperp2... as previously mentioned the three or four attempted take offs, were in fact indicated as attempted engine starts, nothing unusual in cold conditions on a fuel injected engine if you are...
26th Jan 2019, 07:42
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

I do not think I have ever seen a definition of...

I do not think I have ever seen a definition of hire and reward in respect of UK pilots. In respect of aerial work such as banner towing, glider towing, parachute dropping and instructing whether a...
25th Jan 2019, 09:16
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

Unlike glider towing and parachute dropping,...

Unlike glider towing and parachute dropping, banner tower required required a CPL and it was in my case. Likewise I only ever did parachute dropping for payment.
24th Jan 2019, 06:34
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

The report by The Sun, that the aircraft took...

The report by The Sun, that the aircraft took three or four attempts to take off, are they suggesting three or four take off rolls, with a taxi back to the take off point, it is bizarre and makes me...
23rd Jan 2019, 19:54
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

Questions have been asked on PPRUNE if Cardiff FC...

Questions have been asked on PPRUNE if Cardiff FC had taken out a life policy on Sala, the same could be asked of the McKay stable?
23rd Jan 2019, 19:40
Replies: 31
Views: 8,278
Posted By anchorhold

and to add the solo night navex might not be a...

and to add the solo night navex might not be a bad thing, even though it might not be a requirement, it is good for your confidence, likewise if a runway becomes blocked on your solo take off and...
23rd Jan 2019, 15:54
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

... and a class one medical and ECG every six...

... and a class one medical and ECG every six months!
23rd Jan 2019, 15:04
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

The issue of Wingly was covered in an earlier...

The issue of Wingly was covered in an earlier thread under 'Instructors and Examiners'

As Whopity stated:

The following statement is from the CAA's website...
23rd Jan 2019, 14:03
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

Yet using the 'Wingly' principle, as long as this...

Yet using the 'Wingly' principle, as long as this is a cost sharing and by that I mean the pilot contributes something towards the flight even though it is a few pounds, the UK CAA see this as legal....
22nd Jan 2019, 22:50
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

While I agree with the above that AOCs provide a...

While I agree with the above that AOCs provide a level of safety, nothing is being done about WINGLY flights either. In fact someone is offering WINGLY flights from Cardiff to Jersey and Alderney in...
22nd Jan 2019, 12:50
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

Ah yes, Alistair R, seems to be the latest...

Ah yes, Alistair R, seems to be the latest 'expert' these days after Learmount and Gleave.
22nd Jan 2019, 12:39
Replies: 2,429
Views: 2,892,622
Posted By anchorhold

Luc Lion, why wouldn't you plan to fly at 5000ft...

Luc Lion, why wouldn't you plan to fly at 5000ft unless there was icing in which case you could fly much lower across the channel?
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