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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Apr 2024, 08:54
Replies: 24
Views: 8,361
Posted By rb14

Stop under-reacting. There are at least 18 - and...

Stop under-reacting. There are at least 18 - and possibly 20 - vehicles involved (see video). Perhaps one more guarding the airside gate.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2023, 10:27
Replies: 50
Views: 30,067
Posted By rb14

Thanks for asking. I'm waiting to hear. They...

Thanks for asking. I'm waiting to hear. They haven't yet responded. I will be chasing it up.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2023, 17:04
Replies: 50
Views: 30,067
Posted By rb14

I've flown in to Ashcroft numerous times over the...

I've flown in to Ashcroft numerous times over the past couple of years and found Steve to be a really love​​​ly, helpful guy. The only problem I ever had there was on final approach. l was shocked to...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
24th Oct 2023, 19:01
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By rb14

AeroMexico AM2687 Austin to Mexico City - diversion and wingstrike

A seasoned traveller friend on board this flight that was diverted to Queretaro. An announcement made was that Mexico City was "too congested to land" there. A strange approach at QRO but then the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
2nd Oct 2023, 20:24
Replies: 28
Views: 5,372
Posted By rb14

Terrible news. And sobering. Richard was a joy to...

Terrible news. And sobering. Richard was a joy to watch and learn from on the Air Safety Institute YouTube channel, delivering fair, insightful, clear and informative videos. That he, of all people,...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
26th Jan 2023, 02:37
Replies: 148
Views: 57,058
Posted By rb14

It's not rocket science.

It's not rocket science.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2022, 09:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,482
Posted By rb14

I chose The Pilot Centre at Denham and have...

I chose The Pilot Centre at Denham and have absolutely no regrets whatsoever. Great airfield with a well-maintained and equipped fleet of 152s and PA28s and one or two others. A strong group of...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2022, 00:09
Replies: 5
Views: 1,259
Posted By rb14

Fife/Glenrothes EGPJ is a wonderful airfield I...

Fife/Glenrothes EGPJ is a wonderful airfield I flew into a couple of weeks ago. Really friendly, helpful people, lovely cafe, fuel, and not far from Edinburgh.

Scottish Info asked me to call...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
27th Dec 2021, 02:27
Replies: 117
Views: 37,555
Posted By rb14

The things people do for "fame". My thoughts are...

The things people do for "fame". My thoughts are with the plane. Complete twit. Or something.
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Mar 2021, 00:15
Replies: 202
Views: 66,093
Posted By rb14

Absolutely this. I could barely believe it when I...

Absolutely this. I could barely believe it when I first sat in a Piper Warrior. Like seriously, is that REALLY how you start the engine in one of these? It's almost beyond belief. By all means have a...
Forum: Rotorheads
12th Mar 2021, 09:14
Replies: 202
Views: 66,093
Posted By rb14

I don't think what you've written here reflects...

I don't think what you've written here reflects what you intended?
Forum: Rotorheads
6th Mar 2021, 09:46
Replies: 202
Views: 66,093
Posted By rb14

Absolutely this. So much of aviation is regulated...

Absolutely this. So much of aviation is regulated to the ends of eternity, but simple stuff like you suggest, not a chance.

On ebay recently I saw a Cessna key blank being offered for £20. Twenty...
Forum: Rumours & News
21st Feb 2021, 10:30
Replies: 288
Views: 262,835
Posted By rb14

I was quite surprised how often ATC was...

I was quite surprised how often ATC was communicating. Of course there were the initial exchanges but then we reached a "OK we're running some checklists". From that point it felt like some of the...
Forum: Rotorheads
11th Jan 2021, 18:08
Replies: 20
Views: 12,454
Posted By rb14

So, top marks to some....

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1024x577/img_20210111_wa0013_6c6e2ca86c254d2a115664b23dfff63c65c802ee.jpg
Forum: Rotorheads
8th Jan 2021, 15:28
Replies: 20
Views: 12,454
Posted By rb14

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-55590586
Forum: Rotorheads
7th Jan 2021, 16:29
Replies: 20
Views: 12,454
Posted By rb14

Military heli down - Wantage UK

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Close friend saw this come down just outside Wantage today.

Saw it...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Oct 2020, 07:20
Replies: 23
Views: 9,035
Posted By rb14

I think you mean "closed".

I think you mean "closed".
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2020, 10:07
Replies: 41
Views: 13,020
Posted By rb14

It was supposed to be amusing. In future, I'll...

It was supposed to be amusing. In future, I'll try to remember not to unnecessarily distract.
Forum: Rotorheads
19th Sep 2020, 08:33
Replies: 41
Views: 13,020
Posted By rb14

Fixed that for you.

Fixed that for you.
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Aug 2020, 09:40
Replies: 369
Views: 229,685
Posted By rb14

As the CEO of a failing multinational (I'm not),...

As the CEO of a failing multinational (I'm not), I always get​​ bonus payments for, erm, doing my job. And, as it happens, invariably when I fail to do my job as well. I thought we had this bonus...
Forum: Rumours & News
19th Aug 2020, 18:32
Replies: 60
Views: 40,254
Posted By rb14

The reporter in the clip above mentioned that the...

The reporter in the clip above mentioned that the sparks resulted from one of the engines that was scraping "on the pavement". Weird runway at LAX if it has a pavement. Who is it there for? Has it a...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2020, 11:58
Replies: 9
Views: 2,624
Posted By rb14

I think it should be compulsory reading,...

I think it should be compulsory reading, especially for those approaching the end of their PPL training.

A pilot friend of mine was recalling a particularly sobering moment flying IFR with his...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2020, 23:29
Replies: 11
Views: 2,637
Posted By rb14

On Thursday 21st, I was privileged to be able to...

On Thursday 21st, I was privileged to be able to make an approach on runway heading "No lower than 1000 feet" in a PA28. That was a short time after overflying London City at 1700 feet! I'm a fairly...
Forum: Tech Log
17th Apr 2020, 13:03
Replies: 16
Views: 6,509
Posted By rb14

No question about the "bloody great pin" a third...

No question about the "bloody great pin" a third of the way down from the left-hand side of the pic, in fact the top of that pin is visible. It works vertically. However, the red locking fork on the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
12th Dec 2019, 06:08
Replies: 65
Views: 44,988
Posted By rb14

Although I'm not sure how true this sentence is,...

Although I'm not sure how true this sentence is, from early on in the report: "He landed in a field near Ruffin". I'm guessing they're referring to the town of Ruthin, North Wales, which is...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2019, 14:45
Replies: 11
Views: 2,366
Posted By rb14

I did my PPL at Denham and can absolutely...

I did my PPL at Denham and can absolutely recommend it. The Pilots' Centre is a good place to be. A plethora of great instructors.
Forum: Rumours & News
28th Nov 2019, 09:38
Replies: 113
Views: 126,742
Posted By rb14

Me. A newly-qualified PPL (Piper Warrior) who...

Me. A newly-qualified PPL (Piper Warrior) who just wants to know.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2019, 12:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,537
Posted By rb14

Who should I talk to?

I'm 100 hours post-PPL. Generally flying around the South East of the UK, outside of my departure and arrival aerodromes, I tend to use Farnborough Radar for my Basic Service. But often I'm on the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2019, 17:10
Replies: 55
Views: 34,716
Posted By rb14

A bit late to all this. I've just finished my PPL...

A bit late to all this. I've just finished my PPL and wanted to share my experience in this regard. The Flying School that saw me through my training has many planes, each of which has a dedicated,...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2019, 21:33
Replies: 19
Views: 3,632
Posted By rb14

Oh I can relate to that. I too did my first a few...

Oh I can relate to that. I too did my first a few weeks ago. Scary? Not many. At the hold I kept saying to myself, "Just do what you've done and put into practice what you've learnt." It went as well...
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