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Search: Posts Made By: Romeo Romeo
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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Jul 2010, 17:52
Replies: 23
Views: 6,108
Posted By Romeo Romeo

I am planning on getting an FAA Instrument Rating...

I am planning on getting an FAA Instrument Rating in the UK. I am in the process of buying an N reg, airways equipped aeroplane and I read this thread with interest.

From what I read:-

All...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2009, 07:06
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Thanks for the reply, Flexwing. I get a feeling...

Thanks for the reply, Flexwing. I get a feeling that I'm not going to be doing much flying whilst I'm over there! I'm planning a trip down there this summer, is there anything to watch out for flying...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2009, 22:10
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Trial Lesson from Burgos

I'm a PPL who's going to Burgos this Chrstmas and I was hoping to go out for a 'trial lesson' for about an hour with an instructor and my girlfriend to see the local area and get a bit of experience...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Nov 2008, 12:38
Replies: 22
Views: 3,838
Posted By Romeo Romeo

UK - Approach or Radar on initial contact?

I often talk to East Midland on 134.175. In my initial call I refer to them as 'East Midlands Approach' and they always seem to respond with 'East Midlands Radar'. Should I call them 'East Midlands...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2006, 22:46
Replies: 17
Views: 1,278
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Aerobatics in the Midlands

I'm interested in doing some entry level aerobatics in the Midlands (within about an hour and a half from Nottingham). Has anyone got any information about good instructors in that area?
Cheers
RR
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2006, 17:02
Replies: 2
Views: 580
Posted By Romeo Romeo

C150 Door Seals

The door seals on our C150 are very draughty and we think they're letting in carbon monoxide as well! Has anyone any experience with replacement door seals for C150s? In particular, has anyone used...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2006, 09:42
Replies: 67
Views: 7,642
Posted By Romeo Romeo

I got a letter from Dr. Nick Palmer today that...

I got a letter from Dr. Nick Palmer today that said:-
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2006, 18:26
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Our door seals are very drafty so that might be...

Our door seals are very drafty so that might be where it's coming in. Getting these sorted might make a difference but certainly will make it warmer! So, thanks for that HWD.

Interesting...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2006, 16:03
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Carbon Monoxide in the Cockpit

I fly a Cessna 150 Aerobat. We've got a CO meter which displays the parts per million of CO. On the ground with the engine off it reads 0ppm, but after flying for a while the reading slowly builds up...
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Jan 2006, 10:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,444
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Re: ICAO codes for Origin and Destination when passing details

I don't think I would use just the ICAO codes. I sometimes use both the names and the ICAO codes especially if I'm fly to or from somewhere a bit out of the way (or anywhere French because I can't...
Forum: ATC Issues
15th Jan 2006, 20:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,444
Posted By Romeo Romeo

ICAO codes for Origin and Destination when passing details

Currently when passing details for a FIS from ATC, I just state my Origin and Destination as, for example Nottingham to Carlisle. Would it help you ATC chaps and chapesses if I said Nottingham EGBN...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2005, 08:51
Replies: 16
Views: 1,405
Posted By Romeo Romeo

I think you're right - it is more of a security...

I think you're right - it is more of a security blanket rather than a fix to a major problem. One reason why I would like it is for flight in IMC, but as Stik said, it's a rather large sky. When you...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Dec 2005, 20:15
Replies: 16
Views: 1,405
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Preventing Mid-Air Collisions

I'm not too sure if I should post this because of recent tragic events, but perhaps now might be a good time to discuss it.

All the technology is there to make mid-air collisions a thing of the...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2005, 17:25
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Two weeks for a PPL is a bit optimistic even if...

Two weeks for a PPL is a bit optimistic even if you've got to the 'first solo' stage. I did mine over in the states and it took 3 weeks - and that was 3 weeks of constant work. I'd also done quite a...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2005, 12:55
Replies: 37
Views: 3,151
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Hi YoungSkywalker, I was trying to avoid...

Hi YoungSkywalker,

I was trying to avoid referring to any specific accident in my post because there may be those on this forum who were directly affected. I certainly wasn't referring to the one...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2005, 09:55
Replies: 37
Views: 3,151
Posted By Romeo Romeo

In order to work out how dangerous flying at...

In order to work out how dangerous flying at night is, we need to look at the statistics. Perceived risk and actual risk are often very different.

The only fatal crash at night that I can recall...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2005, 09:30
Replies: 37
Views: 3,151
Posted By Romeo Romeo

My plan for an engine failure during night flight...

My plan for an engine failure during night flight is to point into wind, stay in control slowing to just above the stall speed as I approach the ground - probably with only 10 degrees of flap to make...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2005, 08:13
Replies: 23
Views: 2,916
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Perhaps that should have been posted by...

Perhaps that should have been posted by StyInTheSyk.

(Sorry everyone!)
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2005, 14:14
Replies: 23
Views: 2,916
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Anyone know how that N increases the oxygen...

Anyone know how that N increases the oxygen concentration?
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2005, 13:56
Replies: 81
Views: 8,189
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Confidence was a problem for me too. I used...

Confidence was a problem for me too.

I used to book aircraft and secretly hope that the weather wouldn't be good enough so I'd have an excuse. I decided that more training was needed so I did an...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2005, 10:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By Romeo Romeo

I think for fog you need light winds to provide...

I think for fog you need light winds to provide enough mixing to keep the water droplets in the air. With no wind, they fall out of the air and form dew (or frost if it's cold enough). If the wind's...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2005, 09:51
Replies: 2
Views: 592
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Storage of survival equipment in France

I'm thinking about a little trip to France next summer. I've been there a few times before, but one of the things I find a real pain is having to cart my lifejackets and liferaft all around France...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2005, 12:12
Replies: 10
Views: 3,128
Posted By Romeo Romeo

I had a look at the AIDU website and it said:- ...

I had a look at the AIDU website and it said:-



It was the highlighted bit that put me off, not the £12 price tag! I took it to mean that all TAPs are not available - am I getting confused?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2005, 22:29
Replies: 10
Views: 3,128
Posted By Romeo Romeo

It's an ILS plate for Shawbury that I'm after....

It's an ILS plate for Shawbury that I'm after. Thanks for the links but they don't appear to have Shawbury on there. I'll take AA's advice and get in touch with the base and see if they can help.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2005, 12:44
Replies: 10
Views: 3,128
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Military IFR Approach Plates

Does anyone know if IFR approach plates for UK military airfields are available anywhere on the Internet?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2005, 12:42
Replies: 67
Views: 5,954
Posted By Romeo Romeo

...but would you believe it if you were in IMC...

...but would you believe it if you were in IMC and it said you were just about to fly into the ground or an aerial?

When I plan IFR, I plan to say above the MSA - so I won't fly into the ground -...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2005, 10:09
Replies: 62
Views: 6,184
Posted By Romeo Romeo

What's the difference insurance-wise between...

What's the difference insurance-wise between flying an aeroplane overweight and driving over the speed limit?

Also, which is more risky for the pilot/driver and others who may be involved? The...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2005, 21:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,192
Posted By Romeo Romeo

I make sure the DI and the OBS are set to about...

I make sure the DI and the OBS are set to about the same thing (i.e. I make sure they're not 180 degrees out), then the CDI gives a true indication of where the radial is.

So for example, if I'm...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2005, 17:04
Replies: 149
Views: 16,858
Posted By Romeo Romeo

How about we call it a 'position fix'. Then it...

How about we call it a 'position fix'. Then it can be used for either training or as confirmation of position. A multi-purpose phrase which encompases both training and non-training scenarios - a bit...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2005, 09:25
Replies: 149
Views: 16,858
Posted By Romeo Romeo

CAP413 is quite clear. Pilots who Dead...

CAP413 is quite clear. Pilots who
Dead reckoning - flying a heading and time in uncertain winds will by its definition result in an uncertain position, but this uncertainty does not mean you are...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2005, 07:10
Replies: 149
Views: 16,858
Posted By Romeo Romeo

As stated earlier, from CAP413:- Also...

As stated earlier, from CAP413:-



Also from the CAA D+D poster:-



Perhaps you can question the advice and maybe seek to get it changed, but berating pilots for following this official...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2005, 17:54
Replies: 149
Views: 16,858
Posted By Romeo Romeo

It is true that there should be no place for ego...

It is true that there should be no place for ego on the flight deck, but that ignores reality. The reality is that people care about what other people think about them. Society and social pressures...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2005, 15:01
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By Romeo Romeo

Who to talk to over the Irish Sea

I went over to Ireland the other weekend and had a great time. The trip there was pretty easy; I called Dublin Approach just as I left Holyhead and so I had radio and (I think) radar contact for the...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2005, 14:14
Replies: 149
Views: 16,858
Posted By Romeo Romeo

I couldn't agree more! There's nothing that...

I couldn't agree more! There's nothing that improved my enjoyment of flying more than my Garmin Pilot III. However, for that PPL student on a qualifying cross-country, a 'Training Fix' can be quite a...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2005, 14:01
Replies: 149
Views: 16,858
Posted By Romeo Romeo

I think there are degrees of 'lostness', ranging...

I think there are degrees of 'lostness', ranging from 'I knew where I was a couple of minutes ago' to 'I haven't got a clue'! I think it's useful to get in touch with someone in the early stages of...
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