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Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2021, 05:28
Replies: 39
Views: 7,234
Posted By Glider Steve

yeah…..I did wonder about that one 🤔

yeah…..I did wonder about that one 🤔
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2021, 21:47
Replies: 39
Views: 7,234
Posted By Glider Steve

that doesn't count! 😊

that doesn't count! 😊
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2021, 21:46
Replies: 39
Views: 7,234
Posted By Glider Steve

all power to you !! You’re on my Christmas card...

all power to you !! You’re on my Christmas card list now!
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2021, 17:44
Replies: 39
Views: 7,234
Posted By Glider Steve

i hate you already! 🤣

i hate you already! 🤣
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2021, 17:43
Replies: 39
Views: 7,234
Posted By Glider Steve

I am SOOOOO relieved to read that someone else...

I am SOOOOO relieved to read that someone else has to drive as far as I do! I started out in gliders a couple of years ago, switched to power and now fly UK Microlights (sports aircraft I guess) and...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2021, 14:20
Replies: 39
Views: 7,234
Posted By Glider Steve

How far do you drive to fly.

I currently drive around 50 miles to get to my chosen flying club. It takes me around 90 minutes to get there. How long do you spend in the car getting to your aircraft. Longer? Shorter?
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2020, 06:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,399
Posted By Glider Steve

Many thanks. Yes I think this is correct. I was...

Many thanks. Yes I think this is correct. I was always happy to do some differences training and another GST etc but I don’t think cessnas or pipers will be an option until the CAA sort themselves...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2020, 07:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,399
Posted By Glider Steve

SSEA/Permit to fly

Hi All

i am just finishing my NPPL (M) licence here in the UK and following this I would like to explore the possibility of adding a rating to allow me to fly a 4 seat aircraft at some point. ...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2019, 11:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,169
Posted By Glider Steve

Student Pilot - share the love

Hi All

Its almost a year since my last post...at which point I was learning to glide and looking for a way to get into powered. So, I thought I'd just reach out to anyone else who is learning and...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2018, 18:15
Replies: 59
Views: 9,564
Posted By Glider Steve

Just being nosy.

Questions

1. What licence do you have, or are you working towards?
2. How many hours do you have in your log book?
3. When was your first flying lesson and in what?
4. Career or just for fun?...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2018, 10:21
Replies: 85
Views: 16,155
Posted By Glider Steve

If you have a supportive family, the only advice ...

If you have a supportive family, the only advice
i can give is JUST DO IT.

I had zero interest in aviation until I had a trial glider flight in August. I’m now 30 winch launches in, plus 3 hours...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2018, 10:11
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By Glider Steve

Thanks but if you follow the link it just says no...

Thanks but if you follow the link it just says no episodes found.
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2018, 18:13
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By Glider Steve

If you could burn it to dvd I’d send you a case...

If you could burn it to dvd I’d send you a case of Somerset’s finest amber ale!
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2018, 21:01
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By Glider Steve

Flying Across Britain CH4

hey guys

i have been scouring the internet and catch up tv in an effort to find the 4 part documentary series aired
on CH4 earlier this year. Has anyone got a clue why it’s not available on All 4...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2018, 11:49
Replies: 1
Views: 908
Posted By Glider Steve

Motorglider vs Cessna vs Microlight training. Help!

Hi All

I am currently around 20 winch launches into my glider pilot training and loving every second, no intention of stopping at all. However, I have developed a much broader love of aviation and...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2018, 17:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,106
Posted By Glider Steve

Thanks Jan - I guess my question is really...

Thanks Jan - I guess my question is really whether anyone has experience of this 'metered' type of flying and if they agree that Bristol Flying is well priced in the market......I' don't want to sign...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2018, 16:24
Replies: 10
Views: 2,106
Posted By Glider Steve

Bristol Flying Not For Profit

Hi All. I’m just after some wisdom.

I had had a good conversation with the chap at Bristol Flying today. They operate as a not for profit and I was amazed to learn that the Cessna 150 is charged...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2018, 22:51
Replies: 15
Views: 1,504
Posted By Glider Steve

I’m really so very grateful for all of your...

I’m really so very grateful for all of your reassuring comments and advice. So inspired. Cheers all.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2018, 14:35
Replies: 15
Views: 1,504
Posted By Glider Steve

Ah thanks everyone...I feel way better now. Got...

Ah thanks everyone...I feel way better now. Got my lesson booked for Friday but looking v windy so doubt it'll happen. Appreciate your stories - 12 hours of puking localflighteast. I bet your...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2018, 12:51
Replies: 15
Views: 1,504
Posted By Glider Steve

Ah that's a fab response, congratulations...

Ah that's a fab response, congratulations jamesgrainge for you achievement and for making me feel a whole lot better ;-)
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2018, 09:49
Replies: 15
Views: 1,504
Posted By Glider Steve

Newbie Jitters

Hi Guys

I have recently started flying, both gliders and powered. I am LOVING it, completely obsessed and want to eventually buy into a syndicate. I have to confess though, I feel quite tense...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2018, 13:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,427
Posted By Glider Steve

OMG I'm going to scare myself silly before I've...

OMG I'm going to scare myself silly before I've gone solo ;-)
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2018, 11:13
Replies: 3
Views: 694
Posted By Glider Steve

Hi Supersammy. Well, I'm not really much help but...

Hi Supersammy. Well, I'm not really much help but I can tell you that I have started my training at the tender age of 52. I have joined my local glider club which is an awesome way to start. You will...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2018, 14:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,427
Posted By Glider Steve

Thanks guys. Will give them a whirl!

Thanks guys. Will give them a whirl!
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2018, 16:41
Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
Posted By Glider Steve

Thanks Cusco. Well im happy to report that...

Thanks Cusco.

Well im happy to report that my lesson went ahead and it was an immensely satisfying experience. That’s an understatement, it was INCREDIBLE.

My young instructor Lee handed...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2018, 06:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,427
Posted By Glider Steve

Best Aviation Audio Podcast?

hello all. Now that I’ve properly fallen in love with flying, I need something to feed my habit when I’m grounded....which happens to be most of the time ;-). I am interested in any well made British...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2018, 21:54
Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
Posted By Glider Steve

Many thanks. Compton Abbas just that bit too far...

Many thanks. Compton Abbas just that bit too far really. Kemble better. Have a lesson booked for Saturday morning in the lovely Eurostar. Then back to gliding at Bath and Wilts Gliding Club all day...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2018, 18:30
Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
Posted By Glider Steve

Thanks for that useful advice. Yes, I’ve done...

Thanks for that useful advice. Yes, I’ve done some research. Until a couple of weeks ago I thought of a microlight as a kite with a fan on it. Now the development of machines such as the Eurostar and...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2018, 16:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
Posted By Glider Steve

That’s great thanks. I had seen that. Wish there...

That’s great thanks. I had seen that. Wish there was someone teaching fixed wings at BRS or Westonzoyland. Kemble seems like an excellent club so probably just do the commute and take that choice!
...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2018, 13:40
Replies: 11
Views: 1,912
Posted By Glider Steve

Bristol Microlights. Where are they?

Hi All

I have been badly bitten by the flying bug since starting gliding recently....and I really really want to fly powered. Thing is, my local airport Bristol have a flight school and a fleet of...
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