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Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2021, 06:57
Replies: 39
Views: 7,238
Posted By pistongone

I was based in Belgium 4 years ago and EBSG had...

I was based in Belgium 4 years ago and EBSG had hangar space at a very good €150/mth, but I moved to EBKT @€250/mth as I needed to clear in and out most flights back to the UK. It was the huge hangar...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2021, 06:53
Replies: 39
Views: 7,238
Posted By pistongone

Sounds like a top place to live😎

Sounds like a top place to live😎
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Jul 2021, 20:30
Replies: 337
Views: 264,633
Posted By pistongone

https://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=en#boating@9&ke...

https://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=en#boating@9&key=iqx%60C%60d%60c%5D If you look at this chart you can see they must have been within a mile and a half to be in shallow waters? Things getting deep...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2021, 13:32
Replies: 33
Views: 7,073
Posted By pistongone

The habit is still throw it on the ground mostly...

The habit is still throw it on the ground mostly in the UK. In the States I've seen a lot of people put it back in if it's ok? As long as you keep your fuel tester clean and no water or debris is...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2020, 07:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,931
Posted By pistongone

Hi, yes it is a bit of a coincidence!! The family...

Hi, yes it is a bit of a coincidence!! The family come from Puerto Madeira and Palermo etc, but mainly settled in City Bell and Villa Lisa due to the Portuguese connection, so they consider...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Nov 2020, 20:21
Replies: 1
Views: 608
Posted By pistongone

Your PM box is full, send me a msg and I'll give...

Your PM box is full, send me a msg and I'll give you a few possibilities👍
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2020, 14:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,931
Posted By pistongone

I was told to get your Argentine ticket would...

I was told to get your Argentine ticket would take about a month, pre virus days! The Argentinians are expert at wasting time. They are not known as "Gnocchi's" for nothing😁 I went with the safety...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2020, 07:12
Replies: 16
Views: 2,512
Posted By pistongone

I would have thought a brand new PPL would be a...

I would have thought a brand new PPL would be a bit optimistic operating a Malibu or P210 from a strip with such marginal limits? A new pilot may find insurance will dictate the aircraft?
Just seen...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2020, 06:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,931
Posted By pistongone

Sorry I assumed you will be going to Buenos...

Sorry I assumed you will be going to Buenos Aires. I was working down in Rio Grande, Tierra Del Fuego and the situation there is not good, I tried to Organise a PA32 at a flying club to fly down to...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2020, 05:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,931
Posted By pistongone

The Flight Line

My partner is Argentinian, a "Porteno"! When I visit her family there, they live in City Bell, 10 km west of La Plata, we go to this place https://www.aeroclublaplata.com.ar/
They have a fleet of...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
10th Apr 2020, 02:27
Replies: 24
Views: 10,229
Posted By pistongone

I am not up on NZ rules, but why are you...

I am not up on NZ rules, but why are you factoring in an engine change every 5 years, when you only anticipate 100 hrs per year? PA28 would have the 0320 E2D and they go to 2000 tbo normally, here in...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2019, 18:34
Replies: 7
Views: 3,845
Posted By pistongone

You need to make sure you are comparing apples...

You need to make sure you are comparing apples with apples there? Some Marinas may charge £4-5k per annum for a 10 meter cruiser, but you get a lot more for the money than a spot in a packed hangar...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2018, 16:56
Replies: 26
Views: 4,768
Posted By pistongone

LESU Great for Andorra is a beautiful place to...

LESU Great for Andorra is a beautiful place to land and i have seen Citations etc there, however you might be a bit tight taking off from 1267m @2630' if the stats on here are close? ...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2016, 00:02
Replies: 26
Views: 10,218
Posted By pistongone

I've done 30 hours on my plane since I bought it...

I've done 30 hours on my plane since I bought it in May mainly off tarmac, it has Condor tyres and they don't show any signs of wear yet? I had a leaky fuel drain valve which caused the starboard...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2016, 19:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,914
Posted By pistongone

Hi Mac, Defo says "Important" gota laugh I...

Hi Mac,
Defo says "Important" gota laugh I suppose?
You around over the next few days, as I am coming to da a bit of flying this weekend and maybe a beer if you fancy it?
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2016, 16:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,914
Posted By pistongone

How Ironic!

OK, I am trolling through the CAA web site as I am converting an old CAA for life, that is not for life, to an EASA licence. I have been told I need to get form SRG1199 signed off to prove I can...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2016, 13:46
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By pistongone

Reply to Jan, it is on and staying on the G reg,...

Reply to Jan, it is on and staying on the G reg, even though I spend most of my time in Belgium (Near Roeselare). So it will be commuting often between LFQO and the UK as the parking etc is much less...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Mar 2016, 20:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By pistongone

Buying a used aircraft Questions.

OK, so the inspection is done and we are going to close the deal. What logs, certs, other paperwork should, might, or otherwise might not,accompany the aircraft?
I have an idea of what is usually in...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2016, 16:05
Replies: 14
Views: 3,029
Posted By pistongone

I have a few hours on PA32-300's and no one seems...

I have a few hours on PA32-300's and no one seems to have mentioned the fact it is not really designed for bashing circuits. Bad mixture management could see your fuel bill up in the £130/hr region...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2016, 21:18
Replies: 9
Views: 2,006
Posted By pistongone

Thanks for the info MJ, I will call him tomorrow...

Thanks for the info MJ, I will call him tomorrow for a chat. The plane, i think, has been maintained for the last 5 or so years at Bagby? So probably not one of his recent customers?
Best Regards PG.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2016, 16:46
Replies: 9
Views: 2,006
Posted By pistongone

Looking for an Engineer.

I am looking for a knowledgeable engineer, preferably with experience on PA28's to accompany me to Bagby to inspect a potential purchase. Obviously reasonable remuneration and travelling, possibly a...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2016, 23:54
Replies: 12
Views: 2,802
Posted By pistongone

The reason this one caught my eye is the budget...

The reason this one caught my eye is the budget won't alarm the missus too much, I can justify maintenance later!
Mission profile is a lot of 2-3hr legs touring and equal amounts of locals etc. The...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2016, 23:38
Replies: 12
Views: 2,802
Posted By pistongone

Thanks for the replies so far. Mission profile:...

Thanks for the replies so far.
Mission profile: As a two seater with some decent range (50 Gallons on board)
Reason to Purchase: The purchase price is to settling a lien against the aircraft at a...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Feb 2016, 15:33
Replies: 12
Views: 2,802
Posted By pistongone

About transponders, I have seen some used Mode S...

About transponders, I have seen some used Mode S units, Garmin GTX 330, King KT76 etc on Trade-a-Plane that are not ADSB compliant, is this a show stopper?
The advice I was given is if you don,'t...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2016, 21:41
Replies: 12
Views: 2,802
Posted By pistongone

Buying a 1973 PA28-140

I have tried searching, but it's difficult to find relevant info. Specifically, I am seriously looking at a PA28-140 with an engine on GR extension. The price warrants a new/recon/S/H engine if it...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2015, 18:42
Replies: 204
Views: 170,523
Posted By pistongone

New York 1995

These were taken when we went to get the FAA ticket. Flew out of Chester County Airport Connecticut in a 152. Great memories!



...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2015, 23:27
Replies: 28
Views: 6,500
Posted By pistongone

It is a straight line 89nm 150t, Witterings...

It is a straight line 89nm 150t, Witterings western stubb just touches but call them anyway for a following. Old Warden's ATZ is just off to the west, after that its straight in don't forget to go...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2015, 13:02
Replies: 3
Views: 1,314
Posted By pistongone

Try This Site

This one has a lot of European Fields.

Airport Webcams (http://www.flyingineurope.be/Airport%20webcams.htm)
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2014, 12:54
Replies: 16
Views: 4,828
Posted By pistongone

Confusion?

I think the confusion may arise from the post code system differing from the administrative boundaries? Croydon, and many other OUTER LONDON boroughs fall within the administrative jurisdiction of...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2014, 14:46
Replies: 6
Views: 2,153
Posted By pistongone

Thanks

Thanks for the replies chaps. Ok next problem! Went to Damyns Hall on a recommendation and the guy there said i was too heavy! Two 85kg pilots and that's it? I am 110kg and trying to lose a few!! Any...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2014, 22:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,153
Posted By pistongone

Lapsed PPL!

OK Chaps, simple question, but i guess the answer isn't! 800hr lapsed PPL, last flight P1 7 years ago. What would i need to do to get a microlight rating if i bought my own plane? I still have one of...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2013, 19:22
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By pistongone

Medical Question

I was at Portimao airfield this weekend and saw an add for a doctor in Faro doing a class two for not a lot of Euro's!! Less than fifty!! So is it possible to get a medical in portugal on my CAA for...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2012, 11:16
Replies: 71
Views: 14,922
Posted By pistongone

It doesn't look to me like the plane stalls?...

It doesn't look to me like the plane stalls? After watching the video several times it looks like the attitude all the way in remains reasonably constant and if the flare used say 100mtr or so then...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2011, 14:53
Replies: 38
Views: 6,521
Posted By pistongone

Human Performance and Limitations. It was like...

Human Performance and Limitations. It was like walking through treacle reading that book:ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2011, 17:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By pistongone

There is (in 2005, maybe still there?) a rather...

There is (in 2005, maybe still there?) a rather striking PA28 at Full Sutton G-ZEBY painted white with black Zebra stripes all over it! Photograph of Aircraft G-ZEBY...
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