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Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2022, 21:31
Replies: 224
Views: 47,209
Posted By BDM

:) Yes, those protection bars always did seem...

:) Yes, those protection bars always did seem more well-worn (if not eroded) on the left hand side... As the trim is on the right it was the natural place to put that idle hand!

In general the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2022, 15:20
Replies: 224
Views: 47,209
Posted By BDM

Cool the read these stories, old and new. Glad...

Cool the read these stories, old and new. Glad the K8's are still going strong. :)​​​​​​​ Most of my first 50 solo hours were spent in the cockpit of our club's beloved K8b OO-ZDT. Got my silver C in...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2021, 05:34
Replies: 9
Views: 1,376
Posted By BDM

😀 No worries, NATO and the Belgian Air Force have...

😀 No worries, NATO and the Belgian Air Force have conveniently placed a rather sizeable slab of asphalt right next to EBSH, to help guide one to the beautiful hilltop grass strip that is Saint...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2019, 20:57
Replies: 28
Views: 6,241
Posted By BDM

☺ yeah, long legs can get in the way sometimes. ...

☺ yeah, long legs can get in the way sometimes.
​​​​​I have no PPL experience, currently only the proud owner of an EASA SPL.
I had similar issues when starting my training, but it turned out to...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2019, 21:22
Replies: 28
Views: 6,241
Posted By BDM

Thomas, if you have a passion for aviation, then...

Thomas, if you have a passion for aviation, then you should definitely go for it! Some sound advice above already.

6 foot 3 is tall but not gigantic. You should fit most GA or LSA trainers. What...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2018, 06:18
Replies: 85
Views: 16,086
Posted By BDM

Interesting! I was not aware the procedure was...

Interesting! I was not aware the procedure was that different in the UK. In Belgium the low tow and combined landing are the official procedure when the glider cannot release.
Though defintiely...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2018, 20:03
Replies: 85
Views: 16,086
Posted By BDM

Mary will correct me if I'm wrong but the main...

Mary will correct me if I'm wrong but the main reason low tow is taught afaik is for cablerelease malfunctions.
If the gliderpilot is unable to release the tow cable he will signal this to the...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2018, 07:57
Replies: 85
Views: 16,086
Posted By BDM

I cannot offer any advice on gliding specifically...

I cannot offer any advice on gliding specifically in the UK, but concerning gliding in general: Go for it! Have always been an avid aviation enthusiast, but flying myself always seemed unattainable...
Forum: Private Flying
30th May 2018, 09:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,305
Posted By BDM

Welcome, H9! A) On a good day - trafficwise...

Welcome, H9!

A) On a good day - trafficwise that is - your definition of Brussels area covers quite a lot of our country ☺. If you plan on flying in the weekends , you will have a number of...
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