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Search: Posts Made By: Flyboy-F33
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Forum: Private Flying
25th Feb 2010, 21:05
Replies: 16
Views: 2,008
Posted By Flyboy-F33

I have flown there in a Bonanza on the way back...

I have flown there in a Bonanza on the way back from a holiday in Spain, Chambery was our stopping off point, it's about 1/2 hr from there up the valleys. You would need to be familiar with the area...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2005, 09:32
Replies: 12
Views: 1,590
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Jets into Courchevel

Does anyone know if a jet has ever been into Courchevel. Or even better, has anyone ever flown a jet in?

We're having a debate here as to whether it is too short even given the 18% slope.

If...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Oct 2005, 09:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,446
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Jets into Courchevel

Does anyone know if a jet has ever been into Courchevel. Or even better, has anyone ever flown a jet in?

We're having a debate here as to whether it is too short even given the 18% slope.

If...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2005, 14:04
Replies: 37
Views: 4,063
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Being 'slightly too high' and 'slightly too fast'...

Being 'slightly too high' and 'slightly too fast' on my first solo approach into Courchevel......only just got away with it.:}

GG
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2005, 14:01
Replies: 13
Views: 1,601
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Best overall...probably Vans RV series, certainly...

Best overall...probably Vans RV series, certainly the most prolific.

best performance (and my choice) would be Lancair

It all depends on your profile.

GG
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2005, 06:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,024
Posted By Flyboy-F33

What were the fees charged for this process?

What were the fees charged for this process?
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2005, 16:17
Replies: 16
Views: 1,308
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Maybe I'm the fool....... I have now...

Maybe I'm the fool.......

I have now committed to the switch to the N reg, being half way through my FAA IR training, I will sit the writtens here in the UK and return to the US for the flight...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2005, 06:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,308
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Stuart, I really suspect you have jumped the...

Stuart,

I really suspect you have jumped the gun and switched back too early. Why didnt you wait until the legislation is enforced? The feeling is that it will take years to put it into practice...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2005, 16:21
Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Posted By Flyboy-F33

I cant believe there has been so little comment...

I cant believe there has been so little comment or response to this post. It's not just about the IR, but almost every aspect of GA.

Fly....
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2005, 21:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Posted By Flyboy-F33

A nicely articulated summary of how many people...

A nicely articulated summary of how many people feel. I, like most others feel somewhat powerless to effect change in the system. When viewed as a whole, the problem seems too big to contemplate so...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2005, 15:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,016
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Good post by Chimbu if a little pessamistic about...

Good post by Chimbu if a little pessamistic about cost and time estimates.

I have to disagree with MLS who infact contradicts himself by saying buy something simple....but he would be bored with...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2005, 13:24
Replies: 28
Views: 6,942
Posted By Flyboy-F33

A few of us are going down from Blackbushe this...

A few of us are going down from Blackbushe this year.
I think your chances of meeting up in any of the bars are about "nil" unless you know who you are looking for? Are you going to approach...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2005, 07:57
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Surely the manual would contain the manufacturers...

Surely the manual would contain the manufacturers recommendations?, but that isnt necessarily the legal requirement? That would be somewhere if FAR part 91 or part 43. trouble is, I cant find it
Forum: Private Flying
1st Apr 2005, 07:18
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Props and the N reg

Some clarification needed here.

Can anyone confirm whether manufacturers recommended overhaul periods for props (either 5 or 6 years depending on make) are mandatory?

I thought I had read...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2005, 15:21
Replies: 46
Views: 5,575
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Biggest concern is losing one blade of the...

Biggest concern is losing one blade of the prop..! It would lead almost certainly to the engine tearing itself from the mountings and inevitable loss of control (in a SEP) due to massive shift in C...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2005, 14:14
Replies: 21
Views: 1,975
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Who is this 'Bloke' and what is his interest in...

Who is this 'Bloke' and what is his interest in the matter?
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2005, 14:10
Replies: 44
Views: 5,496
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Say again slowly Your argument about being...

Say again slowly

Your argument about being able to carry less fuel due to diesels being more efficient doesnt stack up. You are not taking account of the fact that Avtur is 12% heavier than Avgas....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2005, 07:04
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Almost any decent hardware shop, camping/caravan...

Almost any decent hardware shop, camping/caravan store Halfords etc sell webbing straps with metal q/r loops on the ends.
(adjustable with a ratchet devise). I have used then for years.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2005, 11:04
Replies: 69
Views: 8,281
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Sorry IO, the last fuel injection system I looked...

Sorry IO, the last fuel injection system I looked at was the K-Jetronic on my old 911, that used to squirt measured quantities just above the inlet valve.

Fly....
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2005, 08:27
Replies: 69
Views: 8,281
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Wrong Gami injectors are just a balanced...

Wrong

Gami injectors are just a balanced set of injectors that meter an accurate amount of fuel to each cylinder. There is no control unit.

Continental & Lycoming fuel injection systems just...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2005, 16:53
Replies: 69
Views: 8,281
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Please don't confuse a Bonanza with anything that...

Please don't confuse a Bonanza with anything that comes out of the Piper or Cessna factory, that includes quality, efficiency or price. And it certainly doesnt compare to anything made of plastic.
...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2005, 13:37
Replies: 23
Views: 2,829
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Tend to agree about sennheisers, I bought a pair...

Tend to agree about sennheisers, I bought a pair a few years ago, they are okay. Never owned DC's as I think they are overpriced and often produce compatibility issues with anything other than other...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2005, 13:33
Replies: 69
Views: 8,281
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Confabulous This is where I have to pipe in...

Confabulous

This is where I have to pipe in with my 5p's worth. None of your micro-lights or whatever you class them as will compete with a Bonanza in any area, except perhaps fuel burn. Draggy...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2005, 10:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,541
Posted By Flyboy-F33

You are correct, You do have to do the course...

You are correct, You do have to do the course before you can fly there. I did it two years ago and have flown back in once since then, hense my need to revalidate. Yes I fly out of Blackbushe.

I...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2005, 10:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,541
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Courchevel is perfectly doable in a C182. From...

Courchevel is perfectly doable in a C182. From Blackbushe routing via BIG, LYD, BNE, CTL dct Chambery is approx 455 NM. Well within the capabilities of a C182.

Chambery is a great stopping off...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2004, 10:10
Replies: 8
Views: 925
Posted By Flyboy-F33

I also received a copy of the letter from...

I also received a copy of the letter from Eurosafe, but I got it from a friend (who incidentally is not an owner) only one day before the deadline, so, too late to reply.

If Eurosafe claim be...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Dec 2004, 09:18
Replies: 43
Views: 5,058
Posted By Flyboy-F33

quote: ...

quote:
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What's this extra pitot tube thing sticking out of the cabin wall on the Piper Arrow?

The Arrow I am...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2004, 15:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,145
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Nice one.......!

Nice one.......!
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2004, 08:16
Replies: 19
Views: 1,869
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Alphaalpha Someone has asked me who it was...

Alphaalpha

Someone has asked me who it was that you spoke to at the CAA? as the message you were given seems to contradict the one being given to the PPL-IR web site

Can you provide a name?
...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2004, 13:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,544
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Jepp charts covering France & Switzerland and a...

Jepp charts covering France & Switzerland and a Bottlang VFR trip kit worked for me this summer.

you may need to order the trip kit, allow 10 days or so

GG
Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2004, 15:58
Replies: 26
Views: 3,572
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Wasn't this good enough for you? ...

Wasn't this good enough for you?

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=149075

I thought we had put this one to bed several times already...!

Fly...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2004, 08:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,544
Posted By Flyboy-F33

The French now appear to be tightening up on ID...

The French now appear to be tightening up on ID when returning airside. My advice would be to always carry your PPL as proof. I have been asked for it several times in the last 12 months and have...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2004, 14:41
Replies: 35
Views: 4,904
Posted By Flyboy-F33

cblinton... As someone who flies behind a...

cblinton...

As someone who flies behind a similar engine (yours was a Continental wasn't it)? I have a few questions.
How old was the engine, both in years and hours? How much oil was it using...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2004, 08:33
Replies: 76
Views: 5,982
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Karl. Some advice here.....you should allow...

Karl.

Some advice here.....you should allow around 10 - 15% of whatever your purchase budget is to put things right in the first year of ownership. My first plane was an Arrow 1 which I bought for...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2004, 11:15
Replies: 18
Views: 3,339
Posted By Flyboy-F33

Excellent post Josh... I've printed it off...

Excellent post Josh...

I've printed it off and posted it on my wall as a constant reminder of how lucky I am.

Happy flying

GG
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