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Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2013, 00:51
Replies: 35
Views: 3,892
Posted By scottish_ppl

The requirement is clearly set out in the ga...

The requirement is clearly set out in the ga briefing page on the inverness airport web site:



So nothing to do with whether you are anglo-saxon or not!

No mention of it on the AIP entry for...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2013, 23:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,137
Posted By scottish_ppl

Aware works great on the ipad, and gives you a...

Aware works great on the ipad, and gives you a great representation of the CAA chart and airspace warnings before you enter them. It is also great value for money at only 25 quid for a single Chart....
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2013, 23:41
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,821
Posted By scottish_ppl

Excellent news, sounds like a good chance of...

Excellent news, sounds like a good chance of public sector investment to provide another quality airport like Oban for the Isle of Skye.

Option 2 of the consultants report sounds good to me, new...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2013, 20:45
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,821
Posted By scottish_ppl

Ah well, the reasoned arguments didn't last long....

Ah well, the reasoned arguments didn't last long. :D

So maxred, the rural affairs expert from the lovely cultured west coast metropolis of Glasgow, what was the taxpayers subsidy to SPT last...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2013, 19:46
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,821
Posted By scottish_ppl

Sounds like we have differing opinions on whether...

Sounds like we have differing opinions on whether airport infrastructure is a valuable community asset worthy of its share of a council budget, like the many other items that compete for the spend...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2013, 19:11
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,821
Posted By scottish_ppl

Wow, that was slow, almost a whole 20 minutes...

Wow, that was slow, almost a whole 20 minutes before gasax demonstrated his superior intellect with that well reasoned little diatribe :E

Norway does indeed do many things better than us, unlike...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2013, 18:16
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,821
Posted By scottish_ppl

A fraction of the subsidy paid to your local bus...

A fraction of the subsidy paid to your local bus and train company last year....

Should we shut all of them down too, or is it only fragile rural communities you'd like to take a pot-shot at :hmm:...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2013, 17:32
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,821
Posted By scottish_ppl

Nice little piece about a nice little airport,...

Nice little piece about a nice little airport, thanks for the link :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2013, 22:43
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,821
Posted By scottish_ppl

Nope, although the original creation of Glenforsa...

Nope, although the original creation of Glenforsa was done by the army for the good of the community. Maybe we should have a long thread about that shocking misuse of public funds, in a more...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2013, 21:52
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,821
Posted By scottish_ppl

Oh, I get it OK. There are a few characters who...

Oh, I get it OK. There are a few characters who have their own particular agenda to follow in this small part of the aviation world...

I'm just glad the council didn't spend the money on a tram...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2013, 20:43
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,821
Posted By scottish_ppl

Man, there are some real glass half empty types...

Man, there are some real glass half empty types on this thread. :ugh:

How about a bit of relief that the field stays open, and a bit of encouragement for the councillors who took that decision....
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2013, 12:34
Replies: 77
Views: 13,307
Posted By scottish_ppl

engine & airframe log books

What's the concensus on engine and airframe logs for a uk private owned light aircraft.

I have interpreted as brakes off to brakes on same as my flying log, for both, but is that correct or should...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2012, 21:19
Replies: 37
Views: 9,370
Posted By scottish_ppl

What a brilliant film, thanks for the link. ...

What a brilliant film, thanks for the link.

Plenty admiration from where I am sitting :ok:

Would have been great to have had more cameras in the other planes and heard more from all the other...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Oct 2012, 21:04
Replies: 10
Views: 3,765
Posted By scottish_ppl

Aware will work fine on your iPhone as well as...

Aware will work fine on your iPhone as well as ipad, 25 quid for one caa half mill, or 60 quid for complete uk caa chart coverage. Hard to beat as a back-up device.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2012, 19:42
Replies: 49
Views: 8,100
Posted By scottish_ppl

Out of curiosity does the fast jet traffic get...

Out of curiosity does the fast jet traffic get any collision avoidance info from my transponder squawk?

The notams are informative in that you know there are excercises going on, but not usually...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2012, 01:11
Replies: 49
Views: 8,100
Posted By scottish_ppl

These NOTAMS are totally unrealistic in the areas...

These NOTAMS are totally unrealistic in the areas they cover and the impact they would have if followed.

It is interesting to compare the way Scotland is regarded by the military as their ...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2010, 18:54
Replies: 82
Views: 13,586
Posted By scottish_ppl

Sportcruiser - Opinions?

Looking for any insight and opinions into whether a kit built Sportcruiser is a good choice to purchase, both as an ownership proposition, and flying characteristics?

Not quite sure what the UK...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2010, 20:27
Replies: 1,533
Views: 3,409,821
Posted By scottish_ppl

I think you'll find Highland Airways services...

I think you'll find Highland Airways services were wanted and respected by many customers who will miss the excellent service they have provided Scottish island communities over many years. :=
...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2009, 04:51
Replies: 14
Views: 2,799
Posted By scottish_ppl

I'd recommend Multifabs Civil Aviation - Products...

I'd recommend Multifabs Civil Aviation - Products - MultiFabs - Survival One (http://www.multifabs-survival.co.uk/multifabs/products/civil-aviation/index.html)

They make a range of comfortable...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Mar 2009, 21:20
Replies: 130
Views: 25,549
Posted By scottish_ppl

There's quite a few years now since Peter Brookes...

There's quite a few years now since Peter Brookes sent me off solo in a 152 at Inverness, after surviving my many attempts at learning to land it, and I have flown many hours in his aeroplanes since...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2006, 23:55
Replies: 38
Views: 4,175
Posted By scottish_ppl

Having seen the photos I would say this is one...

Having seen the photos I would say this is one passenger that is fully entitled to tell his story as sensationally as he likes, to whoever he likes...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2005, 22:01
Replies: 5
Views: 811
Posted By scottish_ppl

You could ask this lot...

You could ask this lot (http://www.europaowners.org/viewforum.php?f=23)

I think it's the main site for europa builders. There's also an excellent build diary here (http://www.kaon.co.nz/europa/)...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2005, 18:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,019
Posted By scottish_ppl

very cute... surely no-one would be daft...

very cute... surely no-one would be daft enough...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2005, 22:25
Replies: 19
Views: 2,150
Posted By scottish_ppl

Am I the only one who thinks this form of brake...

Am I the only one who thinks this form of brake control is more likely to result in ground looping?

You're trundling along, it's getting a little bit hairy and you're giving it bootfuls of rudder,...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2005, 16:28
Replies: 27
Views: 4,835
Posted By scottish_ppl

Well, you could invest in the runway and tarmac...

Well, you could invest in the runway and tarmac areas so you arent trying to avoid the tufts of grass and the broken areas, you could build more subtantial terminal facilities than a portakabin. ...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Mar 2005, 18:00
Replies: 27
Views: 4,835
Posted By scottish_ppl

It's probably not a sticky because there's no...

It's probably not a sticky because there's no good reason for it to be.

Oban is NOT under threat, despite the thread title. It is an airport the local politicians are committed to developing,...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2005, 22:30
Replies: 27
Views: 4,835
Posted By scottish_ppl

Like everyone else I am more than impressed with...

Like everyone else I am more than impressed with the service provided by Paul Keegan at Oban, although the actual airport facilities are definitely in need of investment.

However I am also quite...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2004, 23:53
Replies: 112
Views: 14,698
Posted By scottish_ppl

Maybe the Teddy Bear Salesman was there to...

Maybe the Teddy Bear Salesman was there to provide company for this little chap, seen on Sunday:


http://publish.hometown.aol.co.uk/tralix/myhomepage/pfa%20rally%202004%20teddy%20resized.jpg
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2004, 14:58
Replies: 112
Views: 14,698
Posted By scottish_ppl

hmm, non-member, and you only went to the rally...

hmm, non-member, and you only went to the rally because someone gave you a free ticket, then had a 45 minute whizz through.

Yep, that really gives you a strong platform to offer criticism from...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2004, 18:44
Replies: 112
Views: 14,698
Posted By scottish_ppl

I think the real gain on the membership would be...

I think the real gain on the membership would be at the drive-in gate, as i would expect most intersted pilots to already be members!

It seems like a great marketing opportunity to me.

But,...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jul 2004, 17:48
Replies: 112
Views: 14,698
Posted By scottish_ppl

Thumbs up I was there over the weekend and was impressed. ...

I was there over the weekend and was impressed. Most planes I've seen in a single spot, able to get up close to the planes and hands-on with goodies like the 296, and lowrance. Managed to avoid...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jun 2004, 19:11
Replies: 39
Views: 4,190
Posted By scottish_ppl

Echo Genghis's comments here. You're looking...

Echo Genghis's comments here.

You're looking at landing on a grass strip, with a tricky approach in one direction, and no facilities after a longish, possibly tiring trip.

Far better to plan...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2004, 23:32
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By scottish_ppl

Thumbs up Here's (http://www.cirrus147.com/day_five.htm) a...

Here's (http://www.cirrus147.com/day_five.htm) a trip report of a crossing made to Stornoway, complete with video clips.

Good service, and it is the shortest route. My own water crossings are...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2004, 11:03
Replies: 19
Views: 1,268
Posted By scottish_ppl

Lightbulb You can try one...

You can try one (http://www.caledonianseaplanes.co.uk) closer to home than Florida..:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2004, 17:24
Replies: 150
Views: 16,619
Posted By scottish_ppl

You that sure of your height judgement skills...

You that sure of your height judgement skills when driving along a motorway...

He says 500 feet, you say 200, who's to say which one of you is correct...

Did you note the registration numbers...
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