PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: FBS
Showing results 1 to 35 of 54
Search took 0.06 seconds.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2015, 14:40
Replies: 56
Views: 12,342
Posted By FBS

There are a couple of things that can be added to...

There are a couple of things that can be added to what to do. The first is get hold of the emergency serivices, you can always stand them down if it turns out better than expected. Secondly log the...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2015, 00:28
Replies: 202
Views: 57,610
Posted By FBS

Maxred If you are going to quote me and then...

Maxred

If you are going to quote me and then quote someone else I would appreciate there being a clear demarcation.

Whilst I said the first section of your quote I did not say the other two....
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2015, 17:53
Replies: 202
Views: 57,610
Posted By FBS

As one of the very few people that witnessed this...

As one of the very few people that witnessed this event I am amazed at the depth of knowledge that some people appear to have on the subject.

It has been said on here that Popham was closed. That...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2015, 00:27
Replies: 202
Views: 57,610
Posted By FBS

One poster has mentioned that Popham was closed...

One poster has mentioned that Popham was closed due to surface conditions. Whilst this was true yesterday, it would have not mattered if we had a weather divert or an emergency, Popham will never...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2013, 01:38
Replies: 22
Views: 5,682
Posted By FBS

OK, lots of supposition going on here with very...

OK, lots of supposition going on here with very little fact to back it up.

First comment:

Night Guard paid for on our £6 landing fee, very relaxed parking fees for visitors and our cheapest...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2013, 16:09
Replies: 22
Views: 5,682
Posted By FBS

Crimestoppers - BURGLARY AT POPHAM AIRFIELD...

Crimestoppers - BURGLARY AT POPHAM AIRFIELD (http://wanted.crimestoppers-uk.org/detail.aspx?ID=46180)

If anyone would like to copy this link to facebook or twitter, please feel free
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2013, 09:23
Replies: 22
Views: 5,682
Posted By FBS

Popham Break In

Forgive me Mods if this has been posted elsewhere but on Sunday night Popham was broken into and a considerable amount of damage was done. Some stuff was stolen but Wiltshire Aircraft Maintenence...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2013, 23:55
Replies: 106
Views: 19,307
Posted By FBS

OK Richard, accepted Being a long time...

OK Richard, accepted

Being a long time resident of Popham this story does not ring entirely true, as I stated in my first post (which was written while Monocock was replying so we crossed in the...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2013, 23:13
Replies: 106
Views: 19,307
Posted By FBS

Richard, you appeared to swallow the original...

Richard, you appeared to swallow the original rant hook line and sinker. That may not be the case, but that is how it appeared.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2013, 22:43
Replies: 106
Views: 19,307
Posted By FBS

I am not convinced we are getting the full story...

I am not convinced we are getting the full story here. We have a so-called telling off on air with someone that joined base leg after an initial information call. On air telling offs - if that is...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd May 2012, 09:58
Replies: 0
Views: 877
Posted By FBS

Popham Microlight Trade Fair NOT cancelled

Just to let everyone kow, the Popham Microlight weekend and aerojumble is NOT cancelled (we have been hearing rumours...). The field is wet but still firm.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jun 2010, 13:43
Replies: 5
Views: 4,609
Posted By FBS

It is an external tightening device for the...

It is an external tightening device for the pilot's harness (it IS a starting magneto really)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Jun 2010, 13:40
Replies: 52
Views: 6,097
Posted By FBS

Airshows don't have to be dull or dangerous. You...

Airshows don't have to be dull or dangerous. You just need to add some thought into getting interesting acts. Take a look at the line up for Jersey. Jersey International Air Display - Rumours and...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2009, 16:03
Replies: 48
Views: 8,250
Posted By FBS

Haha Who would EVER have thought there were...

Haha

Who would EVER have thought there were any of those in vintage aviation?!!!!

It is like that great rule of thumb, if anyone ever tells you they were in the SAS you can usually be well...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Nov 2009, 10:01
Replies: 48
Views: 8,250
Posted By FBS

"FBS I was until recently a volunteer at...

"FBS

I was until recently a volunteer at Tangmere, so am fairly familiar with the contents !"

OK, so how do you still think a replica Hurricane made in the 1980s could have "flown" in a film...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Nov 2009, 17:36
Replies: 48
Views: 8,250
Posted By FBS

.: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum | Tangmere...

.: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum | Tangmere Sussex :. (http://www.tangmere-museum.org.uk/flash_page.php?table=museum_aircraft&id=13)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Nov 2009, 11:23
Replies: 48
Views: 8,250
Posted By FBS

Er, Double Zero, I didn't mention a Spitfire...

Er, Double Zero, I didn't mention a Spitfire replica, the K5054 replica at Tangmere was built by Aerofab in the 1990s. THe Hurricane replica was built in the Andover area slightly earlier and, as I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Nov 2009, 22:32
Replies: 48
Views: 8,250
Posted By FBS

"Incidentaly I recently met a chap who was...

"Incidentaly I recently met a chap who was involved in the filming, and operated a replica Hurricane, fitted with Jaguar engine for taxi-only use.

He reckons he got quite a long flight at an...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2008, 10:44
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By FBS

Well done Mike There are a lot of us out...

Well done Mike

There are a lot of us out here fully supporting everything that is being done to resolve this rather bizarre situation.

I have my own thoughts on what is happening and my own...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2007, 17:34
Replies: 53
Views: 7,043
Posted By FBS

With family in the area I would use the airfield...

With family in the area I would use the airfield several times a month. The area is badly served by GA and Lee on Solent is an ideal place with clear approaches and relatively friendly neighbours.
...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2007, 15:58
Replies: 21
Views: 3,728
Posted By FBS

But that is highly unlikely to happen and so we...

But that is highly unlikely to happen and so we have to make the best of what we have, which is fast becoming nothing. As you say it was never going to be a commercial airport, the only reason that...
Forum: Private Flying
17th May 2007, 12:42
Replies: 21
Views: 3,728
Posted By FBS

In the flurry of smiles that announced the dour...

In the flurry of smiles that announced the dour Scot was going to be friends with all of us if/when he is PM, it was annouced that HMS Daedalus is to be one of the new Eco-towns built over whatever...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2007, 07:29
Replies: 15
Views: 1,642
Posted By FBS

" Although I already had my FAA paperwork, I...

" Although I already had my FAA paperwork, I would have needed a checkflight to take an a/c solo and with only one day free to fly, I was happy to have the Instructor along."

You cannot take the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2007, 12:46
Replies: 21
Views: 3,728
Posted By FBS

Having sat through planning meetings where a...

Having sat through planning meetings where a member of the committee has said "Oh I don't understand plans" and one where the head of town planning has openly lied about a conversation I had with him...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2007, 16:14
Replies: 21
Views: 3,728
Posted By FBS

It is a new heli pad for the Coastguard. ...

It is a new heli pad for the Coastguard.

Here is my latest guess (and it is just a guess)

New coastguarg heli centre opens. Owners scare away all but the police by building on them.

Police...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2006, 14:44
Replies: 21
Views: 3,728
Posted By FBS

Lee on Solent, beginning of the end

It looks like the beginning of the end for Lee on Solent. There has been a report that everything outside he infamous blue fence is up for development.
This is no surprise as development of the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2006, 23:13
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By FBS

I can't speak for Spain but I wrote to the DGAC...

I can't speak for Spain but I wrote to the DGAC to ask if a CAA licence was OK in France and I was told that I can fly French registered aeroplanes in France on my CAA licence as long as my licence...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2006, 19:03
Replies: 38
Views: 4,175
Posted By FBS

No Pitts2112, he is asking a general question...

No Pitts2112, he is asking a general question about 21, the Tripacer failed to fly from 26.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2006, 09:51
Replies: 38
Views: 4,175
Posted By FBS

Interesting to note that none of the people who...

Interesting to note that none of the people who witnessed the crash heard anything unusual in the engine note. They did see plenty of other clues.
The ATC guy dialled 999 before it hit the ground...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2006, 10:03
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By FBS

Probably worth mentioning this is prior...

Probably worth mentioning this is prior permission only, no arriving on the day.

Full briefing notes will go to all pilots wishing to come.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2006, 08:24
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By FBS

Dunsfold Vintage Fly in 27 Aug

As part of the Dunsfold Wings and Wheels event http://www.wingsandwheels.net
We are holding a fly in of classic and vintage aircraft. Arrival slots will be limited and must arrive before 11:45 but...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2006, 17:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By FBS

Incidentally, not had time to call again due to...

Incidentally, not had time to call again due to pressure of weather (too good not to fly) but still had no reply from the email I sent.

I could not get the phone numbers from the website to load....
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2006, 21:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By FBS

No, but I will do, Where the hell did you find...

No, but I will do, Where the hell did you find them?

They are very, VERY good at somewalling!
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2006, 19:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By FBS

And you thought the CAA was bad . . .

Whenever I have had to contact the CAA it has been relatively straightfoward.

Today I had to contact the FAA. So I tried via their website. The answer to the specific question was, of course, not...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2006, 09:23
Replies: 22
Views: 3,276
Posted By FBS

Re: Southampton

On the other hand, landing at Popham is a fiver and someone will give you a lift to the station!
Showing results 1 to 35 of 54
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.