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Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2005, 21:55
Replies: 84
Views: 12,555
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

So it's OK to land at an airfield that is NOTAMed...

So it's OK to land at an airfield that is NOTAMed as closed to visitors?:confused:

To answer a question raised above, Mont St Michel is an abbey built in the middle ages on a rock that dominates...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2005, 09:40
Replies: 22
Views: 3,288
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Kolibear, A "been there, done that" answer...

Kolibear,

A "been there, done that" answer to your post. Break the canopy before you undo your straps. Clearly from the discussions above, lexan canopies require a bit more thought; but perspex...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2005, 09:53
Replies: 22
Views: 3,288
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

A hard blow with your elbow will break perspex.

A hard blow with your elbow will break perspex.
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2005, 08:40
Replies: 46
Views: 5,582
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

With due respect to your instructor, that is...

With due respect to your instructor, that is rubbish. For sure, you can explore narrow valleys more safely at 70kts in a Super Cub than at 160kts in a Cirrus, but as long as you understand the...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
3rd Feb 2005, 17:13
Replies: 18
Views: 4,736
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Pan Européenne Air Service, and it's based in...

Pan Européenne Air Service, and it's based in Chambéry but is a very frequent visitor to Bron. The operator is a part of Hex'Air, and the P180 is in the same livery as their larger aircraft.

I've...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2004, 14:41
Replies: 53
Views: 7,789
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

I live in Lyon, but go to the Alps whenever I...

I live in Lyon, but go to the Alps whenever I can. I have been badly bitten by the mountain flying bug!

Are you taking the PBY somewhere?
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2004, 14:19
Replies: 53
Views: 7,789
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Chuck, Yeah - you might have a point...

Chuck,

Yeah - you might have a point there!:) (As usual, by the way...)

In defence of the people I was refering to, the term "career instructors" was perhaps badly chosen. Although they are...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2004, 13:29
Replies: 53
Views: 7,789
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Possibly, but it's a bit of a generalisation. ...

Possibly, but it's a bit of a generalisation. Most of my tailwheel flying has been in the mountains, taught by career instructors with more experience than I'll ever have (close to 30000hrs...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2004, 11:08
Replies: 53
Views: 7,789
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Rod, I was never "taught" either, perhaps...

Rod,

I was never "taught" either, perhaps because the first tailwheel type I learned to land was a Pitts and you always land them 3 point. (Ref Chuck's comments above, I'd be interested to hear...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2004, 17:56
Replies: 53
Views: 7,789
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

8 kts seems a bit silly, but if it's your first...

8 kts seems a bit silly, but if it's your first day of taildragger training it's probably as well to have not to have a crosswind to make life difficult. I can understand why clubs that rent out...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2004, 08:27
Replies: 14
Views: 1,293
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

The situation in France is a little different. ...

The situation in France is a little different. First of all, aeroclubs are not allowed to make money - unless they are companies which charge VAT. With just a few exceptions, French aeroclubs are...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2004, 09:46
Replies: 14
Views: 1,293
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

The aeroclub I fly from just went through exactly...

The aeroclub I fly from just went through exactly this process. After much investigation, they bought a new DR400-140B to go with the others they already have. Robin are doing great deals on them...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2004, 16:21
Replies: 21
Views: 3,992
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

And, were it sold in the UK, the Pipistrel Sinus....

And, were it sold in the UK, the Pipistrel Sinus. Great fun.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2004, 14:35
Replies: 20
Views: 2,701
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Interesting pics. There's just a touch of left...

Interesting pics. There's just a touch of left aileron coming in as the stick is pulled back, which is the opposite of what usuallyhappens when pilots fly with their right hand.

It's interesting...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2004, 14:49
Replies: 52
Views: 5,930
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

The wording the writer uses is stupid and...

The wording the writer uses is stupid and emotive, but we shouldn't delude ourselves that the sentiment he expresses is not shared by the majority of his readers.

On a sunny weekend some parts...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2004, 08:29
Replies: 20
Views: 4,664
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Another accident, don't you mean?

Another accident, don't you mean?
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2004, 17:01
Replies: 11
Views: 1,742
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Things aren't always as clear cut as they seem. ...

Things aren't always as clear cut as they seem. If the wind is calm, then you will may have a more relaxing trip by flying high above the peaks (and I would recommend 3500ft above the peaks, as this...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2004, 15:20
Replies: 29
Views: 4,393
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

I plan on 125kts and 32 litres / hour. It's...

I plan on 125kts and 32 litres / hour. It's possible to coax 130kts out of one of the 160hp DR400's I fly. That one, however, has a differently profiled cowling to its slower brethren. I'm not a...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2004, 18:30
Replies: 29
Views: 4,393
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

I haven't checked the POHs, so this is purely...

I haven't checked the POHs, so this is purely subjective, but I find that a 160hp DR400 performs better than a 180hp PA28.

Plus points for the DR400 are handling, visibility (especially compared...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jun 2004, 06:47
Replies: 54
Views: 6,359
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

This is a good thread. FNG - I was taught to...

This is a good thread.

FNG - I was taught to always 3 point the Cap 10, and as you say it can be a bit skittish on a hard runway in a crosswind.

I've only got a few hours on small Jodels (D113...
Forum: Private Flying
19th May 2004, 17:27
Replies: 16
Views: 1,927
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

I do most of my flying in the mountains on the...

I do most of my flying in the mountains on the French / Italian border.

Flying through the valleys from France to Italy is a perfectly feasible thing to do, and the only problem with doing it in...
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2004, 19:16
Replies: 62
Views: 12,689
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Very good. The undercarriage is very strong. ...

Very good. The undercarriage is very strong. You do have to keep the stick well back, though, as the ground clearance for the prop isn't good when the front suspension is compressed.

I can't...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2004, 16:55
Replies: 62
Views: 5,536
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Never used to wear one when flying aeros in the...

Never used to wear one when flying aeros in the UK. In France you have to wear one by law, and I find it quite reassuring.

To re-affirm what Croqueteer said, things which seem easy sometimes...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2004, 16:42
Replies: 62
Views: 12,689
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Great fun, as long as you're not in a hurry. I...

Great fun, as long as you're not in a hurry. I fly a 150hp version sometimes, which will go just about anywhere. I wouldn't recommend it as a general rule, but have found that takeoffs from...
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2004, 12:57
Replies: 37
Views: 3,633
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Any advice on how to make the weather good when...

Any advice on how to make the weather good when I'm going skiing would be gratefully received! ;)

As for the landings, don't take any notice of the chap who advised you to change your instructor....
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2004, 11:05
Replies: 114
Views: 10,244
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Good point. Last summer, I watched the chief...

Good point. Last summer, I watched the chief test pilot of a well-known French manufacturer being checked out on a Piper Cub by an instructor who was 25 years younger, and had just a fraction of his...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2004, 09:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,516
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Microlights can use altiports and altisurfaces...

Microlights can use altiports and altisurfaces without restriction, and without the pilot requiring training. Quite different than for aeroplanes.

The French microlight and mountain pilots...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2004, 22:05
Replies: 137
Views: 20,922
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

I forgot one.... Did a pre-flight check on a...

I forgot one....

Did a pre-flight check on a Slingsby which had just landed. Everything looked ok, so I started up and taxied towards the runway. When turning onto the runway to line up, there...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2004, 22:26
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Do you want my address so you can send the fiver?...

Do you want my address so you can send the fiver?

And if you want to see a lot of very professional flying instructors wearing anything except gold bars, take a trip to this side of the channel.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2004, 15:01
Replies: 137
Views: 20,922
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

It's a busy time during which you make lots of...

It's a busy time during which you make lots of mistakes for the first time. When you start making the same ones later on, you've seen them before, and take preventive action earlier.

Two of my...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2004, 14:50
Replies: 14
Views: 3,175
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

I've only got a few hours on an O-200 engined...

I've only got a few hours on an O-200 engined D113. I found it was reasonably prone to making ice, but not nearly as bad as the C90 in the D119.

Be cautious, but don't worry about it unduly.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2004, 00:37
Replies: 14
Views: 3,175
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

I've never seen the 4mm bolts, and sideslip quite...

I've never seen the 4mm bolts, and sideslip quite happily in the D119 I sometimes fly. Don't ever sideslip the D140, as the flaps are very effective airbrakes.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2004, 21:57
Replies: 49
Views: 4,973
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

Obviously the owner or manager of a flying school...

Obviously the owner or manager of a flying school will want his staff to look reasonably presentable, but it is competence that matters - and competence is generally accompanied by sufficient natural...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2004, 04:46
Replies: 137
Views: 20,922
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

I agree 100%. It seems to be a very anglo-saxon...

I agree 100%. It seems to be a very anglo-saxon trait, and is a bit daft - but this is the wrong thread to be discussing the issue.

A few more contributions - 1 as pilot, and 2 as eye-witness.
...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2004, 20:17
Replies: 137
Views: 20,922
Posted By Aerobatic Flyer

1 engine failure due to carb icing, in an RF4...

1 engine failure due to carb icing, in an RF4 with no carb heat control.... That came just a few minutes after a near head-on collision as I was descending at low power (and making ice), and a...
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