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Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2008, 09:27
Replies: 23
Views: 4,771
Posted By Mak

Embarrassingly we ended going to Touquet to see...

Embarrassingly we ended going to Touquet to see the motor races (thanks ThreeYellows for the heads up).

But will definitely try Abbeville, Dieppe or gyrotyro's suggestion next time around.
...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2008, 19:07
Replies: 23
Views: 4,771
Posted By Mak

Thanks all for the pointers. Frog_ATC, I'm...

Thanks all for the pointers.

Frog_ATC, I'm assuming that like in the UK I'll need to land at a customs airport to start with. However considering how relaxed main airports tend to be I'm...
Forum: Tech Log
1st Feb 2008, 15:41
Replies: 9
Views: 2,276
Posted By Mak

thanks 100%

thanks 100%
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2008, 15:36
Replies: 23
Views: 4,771
Posted By Mak

Destinations in Northern France

Hi,

I'm planning a day trip to the North East coast of France this weekend. Usually go either to LeTouquet or Deauville (15min drive form Honfleur which is quite a nice village). This time I'd...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2008, 15:28
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By Mak

Hi all, thanks for the pointers. My first...

Hi all,

thanks for the pointers. My first choice was the Gentex 55 but accoridng to the suppliers the US govt has priority in the orders and with so much war going on they're also running out of...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2008, 14:04
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By Mak

Hi SNS3Guppy. I mean to use it in aerobatics....

Hi SNS3Guppy. I mean to use it in aerobatics. Below the £1k would be best but have some flexibility.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2008, 12:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,500
Posted By Mak

European helmets

With overexpensive UK Alpha Eagle helmets and American helmets that take 6+ months to deliver I though European manufacturers might be a good compromise. Can anyone suggest contacts/shops to get hold...
Forum: Tech Log
31st Jan 2008, 09:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,276
Posted By Mak

Rynair winglets

Hi,

Recently flew in a Rynair jet and noticed they sport some enormous wing tip stabilisers. I assumed these aren't there only so that they can carry the company logo so am curious to find out...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2007, 06:34
Replies: 0
Views: 725
Posted By Mak

NE France

Hi all,
Heading to the regions of Champagne, Lorraine and Alsace in the next couple of days and was hoping people in pprune would have advice on places to visit, stay and eat near airfields.
...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2006, 16:13
Replies: 2
Views: 505
Posted By Mak

Question Help with headset connectors

I'd like to make a converter from a standard twin plug headset to 3.5mm plugs. Unfortunately in electronic component shops I can only find 1/4" connectors while the headset has different sized...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
9th Apr 2006, 20:37
Replies: 1
Views: 655
Posted By Mak

Help with headset connectors

I'd like to make a converter from a standard twin plug headset to 3.5mm plugs. Unfortunately in electronic component shops I can only find 1/4" connectors while the headset has different sized...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
13th Dec 2005, 13:58
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By Mak

Vector4Fun: the a/c is operated several times per...

Vector4Fun: the a/c is operated several times per week so it is unlikely corrosion is the source of the trouble.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
6th Dec 2005, 08:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By Mak

PA28 Archer: engine write-off at 1200hr

Hi all,

I recently had a nasty surprise when metal was detected in the engine oil of my archer 2. Further inspection showed that the engine was done for. The cause was pointed out to have...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2005, 14:21
Replies: 17
Views: 2,374
Posted By Mak

Thanks ro all for the tips. In the end I bought a...

Thanks ro all for the tips. In the end I bought a selection of VFR+GPS charts and trip kits for Germany and France.

So far my observation on the trip kits is that they are very detailed, the only...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2005, 12:11
Replies: 2
Views: 557
Posted By Mak

Bootland vs. Pooley's trp kits

As I mentioned in an earlier post, http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=178387 , I'm planning a trip to France and Germany and will be purchasing these famed country trip kits....
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2005, 11:59
Replies: 17
Views: 2,374
Posted By Mak

Thanks all for the advice. I'm getting the trip...

Thanks all for the advice. I'm getting the trip kits, although I'm still choosing between the bootlang and pooleys ones (got some feedback about the bootlang often being out of date so may go for...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2005, 10:36
Replies: 17
Views: 2,374
Posted By Mak

Advice on Flying in Germany & France

I'm planning a trip through Germany and France in a few weeks time. Would greatly appreciate advice on what to watch out for, good airfields to visit, worthwhile aerial sightseeing, nice places to...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2005, 11:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By Mak

Update to rule 5 (low-flying)

Today's NOTAMs include a note on an update to rule 5. From a brief look through the CAA docs it seems the 1000ft, 500ft and glide clear rules stay unchanged.

Can anyone familiar with the changes...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2005, 09:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,509
Posted By Mak

NOTAM format (military activity) rant

I picked this up on the NOTAM for my route today. I also saw similar ones in the past. I quote:

"TLP MISSION. UP TO 32 FAST JET ACFT WILL CONDUCT HIGH ENERGY MANOEUVRES WI 5322N 00130W 5338N...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2004, 21:02
Replies: 21
Views: 3,014
Posted By Mak

Ptkay, I'm using a PocketFMS as a backup...

Ptkay,

I'm using a PocketFMS as a backup unit. Can't beat it on value for money: it is free (and so are the database updates!!! but you get better maps if you pay $50). I chose it after trying out...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2004, 14:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By Mak

Lightbulb Announcement: Yak 52 training

I'm starting a Yak52 conversion in Jan at North Weald. Because all instructors I have contacted so far (Gennady Elfimov and Ian Austin) are based elsewhere they insist on full day courses but at the...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2004, 13:04
Replies: 11
Views: 1,064
Posted By Mak

Flash0710, Is this any clearer? [...] If any...

Flash0710,
Is this any clearer? [...] If any instructors are listening please send me a priv msg. [...] Pardon my Inglish.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2004, 17:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,064
Posted By Mak

Request: YAK52 conversion

I'm starting a yak conversion early next year. If any instructors are listening please let me know. I'll be based at North Weald. Thanks.

Mak
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2004, 17:58
Replies: 79
Views: 6,626
Posted By Mak

After reading the proposed legislation I posted...

After reading the proposed legislation I posted the following reply to Eurocontrol:

Comment:

Currently a/c under 2000Kg MTOW are exempt from airspace charges. From my reading of the proposed...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2004, 09:58
Replies: 21
Views: 4,064
Posted By Mak

Thumbs up Big thanks to Manchester ATC

A big thanks to the controller manning Manchester radar yesterday around 1000Z. I got refused a crossing of the CTR and because I was unfamiliar with the area, at low level, in turbulence, haze and a...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2004, 09:20
Replies: 1
Views: 514
Posted By Mak

Question Climb rate vs. speed or weight

How can I correct (approximately) rate-of-climb numbers for different speeds or weights?

I did such a test on an C182 I'm planning to buy a share in a few days ago but unfortunately both pilots...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Aug 2004, 09:17
Replies: 1
Views: 1,293
Posted By Mak

Question Climb rate vs. speed or weight

How can I correct (approximately) rate-of-climb numbers for different speeds or weights?

I did such a test on an C182 I'm planning to buy a share in a few days ago but unfortunately both pilots...
Forum: Flight Testing
9th Aug 2004, 09:15
Replies: 2
Views: 1,294
Posted By Mak

Climb rate vs. speed or weight

How can I correct (approximately) rate-of-climb numbers for different speeds or weights?

I did such a test on an C182 I'm planning to buy a share in a few days ago but unfortunately both pilots...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2004, 09:51
Replies: 30
Views: 3,218
Posted By Mak

Stall speed and ISA in a slip

I got into the habit of slipping on final to loose altitude. It's fun for a start and I think it gives me more options should the engine quit: I can get the a/c straight and should make it to the...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2004, 15:40
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By Mak

boxe-x, Thanks for the notes. Luckily I have...

boxe-x,

Thanks for the notes. Luckily I have a resonably open wallet but not so open I can afford an a/c on my own. The CofA in this case is around 700!! It may be worth moving it to the Nreg just...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2004, 13:02
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By Mak

Question C185 star-annual costs?

I'm considering buying a share in a 1979 C185. First time I'm considering owning a piece of an a/c so it is quite stressful. The aircraft in question is in reasonable condition but there are two...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2004, 10:16
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By Mak

Unhappy Paying for syndicate trial flights

I've been looking for a a/c share to buy and found that the seeling owner either pays for the trial flight or expects the prospective buyer to pay for it.

The earlier option is quite pleasant but...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2004, 08:00
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By Mak

Question Weather charts: troughs

Hello all,

Some weather charts such the ones in http://ows.public.sembach.af.mil/wxcharts/wxcharts.htm show, in addition to the usual fronts and isobars, also "troughs". These seem to be...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2004, 11:17
Replies: 0
Views: 594
Posted By Mak

Talking Group share in new Citabria

General announcement!

Myself and ChiSau are setting up a group share in a new Citabria. We're looking for 1 or 2 other like minded pilots. We're primarily considering the 160hp, 120kts, Adventure....
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2004, 01:16
Replies: 15
Views: 1,644
Posted By Mak

Why have any class A control zones at all? few...

Why have any class A control zones at all? few other countries seem to require them. Among the most notable the US with some of the busiest air in the planet seems to do ok with no such...
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