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Forum: Private Flying
22nd Feb 2008, 12:39
Replies: 30
Views: 7,820
Posted By 24Right

...and a b****r to find by air too - even if you...

...and a b****r to find by air too - even if you know it's there!

I trained with Phoenix at Netherthorpe as well as an IMC and the still CFI does my IMC renewals even though I now fly from a long...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2007, 13:19
Replies: 21
Views: 3,653
Posted By 24Right

Phoenix at Netherthorpe - C150 aerobats at £75ph...

Phoenix at Netherthorpe - C150 aerobats at £75ph - all well maintained, newly resprayed etc and maintained on site.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2007, 13:10
Replies: 23
Views: 4,690
Posted By 24Right

I trained at Netherthorpe with Phoenix (very...

I trained at Netherthorpe with Phoenix (very cheap and highly recommended, BTW) who then had four C150s (now, as mentioned above, they use aerobats).

Netherthorpe has two runways: one is very...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2007, 12:35
Replies: 21
Views: 35,867
Posted By 24Right

If you look at the Diamond UK web site there's...

If you look at the Diamond UK web site there's lots of info on costs. Obviously, they are trying to sell aircraft, so the figures will be given in the best light, but nevertheless a good place to...
Forum: ATC Issues
4th May 2006, 07:59
Replies: 19
Views: 2,369
Posted By 24Right

Thanks for the responses. As I said, I don't...

Thanks for the responses.

As I said, I don't have a major issue of principle over the Class A, just a feeling that it's something of a hammer to crack a nut. It's interesting to see the movement...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd May 2006, 14:18
Replies: 19
Views: 2,369
Posted By 24Right

Good to know there's some good in it then:ok: ...

Good to know there's some good in it then:ok:

But if it is just a historical hangover, it's strange that it has survived, given that notwithstanding the beliefs of many of us GA flyers,...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd May 2006, 13:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,369
Posted By 24Right

It does indeed instil in me a warm and cozy...

It does indeed instil in me a warm and cozy feeling and I wouldn't think about doing the crossing without being in touch with a friendly ATCO and his/her RADAR, but that isn't really the issue here,...
Forum: ATC Issues
3rd May 2006, 12:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,369
Posted By 24Right

Slightly off topic, but can any ATCOs out there...

Slightly off topic, but can any ATCOs out there explain why there is such a large chunk of (or for that matter, any) Class A for the Channel Islands and right down to the ground (well, sea)? It's...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2005, 13:09
Replies: 10
Views: 1,406
Posted By 24Right

Yes - they're Bloodhounds. Could also try...

Yes - they're Bloodhounds.

Could also try Sheffield or Netherthorpe both a 30 min taxi ride away.

I'll be at the races on Saturday - good luck on the gee-gees.
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2004, 13:00
Replies: 26
Views: 2,939
Posted By 24Right

Is it a bird? Is it a 'plane? No! It's...

Is it a bird? Is it a 'plane?

No! It's Northern Flying Lawyer to the rescue!

Not only does it violate your human rights, it is a vicious slander on the good people of South Yorkshire.

At...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2004, 07:42
Replies: 33
Views: 3,649
Posted By 24Right

And don't forget to file a FP for the return leg...

And don't forget to file a FP for the return leg - I've seen pilots religiously fill in and file for their outbound journey, intending to return on the same route later in the day, but not filing for...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jun 2004, 08:02
Replies: 21
Views: 3,049
Posted By 24Right

They certainly want to turn it into a heliport,...

They certainly want to turn it into a heliport, but my understanding is that they want to keep the Fixed wing GA element too. They also want to get back some of the runway for commercial...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2004, 08:36
Replies: 46
Views: 5,839
Posted By 24Right

Ninjabill Sure you weren't at Gamston to see...

Ninjabill

Sure you weren't at Gamston to see me land the PA28 last weekend - it certainly seems a spookily accurate description?

Just going back to spam can hierarchy, there is even a pecking...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2004, 08:01
Replies: 96
Views: 13,045
Posted By 24Right

What I can't understand is why grass is perceived...

What I can't understand is why grass is perceived as so much more difficult. Given sufficient length (I trained and until recently did most of my flying from Netherthorpe, so I know all about short...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2004, 12:49
Replies: 58
Views: 11,123
Posted By 24Right

FD - Over my head, I'm afraid. The only foreign...

FD - Over my head, I'm afraid. The only foreign language I'm fluent in is legalese.

FNG - I obviously need to use cooler language next time.

24R:O
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2004, 09:04
Replies: 58
Views: 11,123
Posted By 24Right

FD, you're missing the point. The opinion given...

FD, you're missing the point. The opinion given is as valid as all the other opinions given on the forum. The disclaimer is to do with professional liability. You may be right, and perhaps on...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2004, 14:57
Replies: 58
Views: 11,123
Posted By 24Right

Wouldn't like to say what bit of my anatomy it...

Wouldn't like to say what bit of my anatomy it all got up (or is that where your message came from:) )

Come on, on a BB you can't give 'professional advice' its not what this forum's all about. ...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2004, 14:26
Replies: 58
Views: 11,123
Posted By 24Right

'IMHO of course' Humble??:confused: ...

'IMHO of course'

Humble??:confused:

Bombastic perhaps, but the way it has to be, unfortunately.

That's just because I can't afford to be sued in my personal capacity (not all lawyers are...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2004, 13:38
Replies: 58
Views: 11,123
Posted By 24Right

There are two issues here: 1 is it sensible?...

There are two issues here:

1 is it sensible?

2 is it legal?

So far as 1 is concerned, there have been a variety of opinions and, as this is a matter of opinion, all are valid. Make your...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2004, 14:33
Replies: 25
Views: 2,729
Posted By 24Right

I give them to flight simmers so they can learn...

I give them to flight simmers so they can learn to fly properly with Microsoft. The UK simmers I've given them to are delighted to receive them.

24R
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Apr 2004, 08:28
Replies: 32
Views: 3,693
Posted By 24Right

Perhaps the improvement most likely to get PPLs...

Perhaps the improvement most likely to get PPLs reading NOTAMS would be to put them into plain intelligible language. The current system of wording hails back to the old telex days of the fixed...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2004, 09:45
Replies: 41
Views: 4,412
Posted By 24Right

Go to a club that doesn't charge so much (i.e....

Go to a club that doesn't charge so much (i.e. oop north) like I did. My school currently charges £75 per hour dual in a (well maintained) C150, incl VAT, landings etc. At 45 hours that's £3375,...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2004, 06:57
Replies: 107
Views: 11,095
Posted By 24Right

quote: ...

quote:
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Isn't it about time now when everyone makes their excuses and says they can't come?...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2004, 17:12
Replies: 107
Views: 11,095
Posted By 24Right

Don't think I've insulted any IT persons, but...

Don't think I've insulted any IT persons, but still haven't received PPR either.

I'll be there weather permitting with the Dakota (no, not that sort of Dakota, the Piper one) and non-ppruning...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2004, 17:04
Replies: 29
Views: 5,711
Posted By 24Right

Final 3 Greens Glad it's not just me. ...

Final 3 Greens

Glad it's not just me.

In fact at the weekend I took up and instructor for a few circuits to try to improve things. He diagnosed the approach speed as the problem. I had been...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2004, 01:13
Replies: 29
Views: 5,711
Posted By 24Right

As a long-term Cessna jockey (150/152s mainly)...

As a long-term Cessna jockey (150/152s mainly) but with a bit of Katana and several hours in the Beagle Pup (lovely aircraft, but there's another thread) I recently bought a share in a PA28-236...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2003, 00:32
Replies: 30
Views: 3,591
Posted By 24Right

Try Humberside - OK, not enormous, but at busy...

Try Humberside - OK, not enormous, but at busy times you'll mix it with ATPs and 737s as well as Citations, Kingairs and the like. Proper ATC, NDB, ILS and the cafeteria is OK (if a rather long...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2003, 00:14
Replies: 2
Views: 850
Posted By 24Right

Sheffield really needs visitors to prove that it...

Sheffield really needs visitors to prove that it is viable. The owners can't yet dig up the runway for something more valuable as there are legal restrictions for one or two years yet, but the land...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Sep 2003, 00:54
Replies: 29
Views: 2,594
Posted By 24Right

Strafer, Only a Yorkshireman by address, but...

Strafer,

Only a Yorkshireman by address, but still from Up North and as you noted I'm trying to fit in and not stand out too much from the natives.

I didn't suggest that you said it was all in...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2003, 16:37
Replies: 29
Views: 2,594
Posted By 24Right

Strafer, yes you are being thick! As a sufferer...

Strafer, yes you are being thick! As a sufferer (esp boats and as I scuba dive, this is a bit of a problem) I know that how your stomach feels is VERY relevant.

Yes, the theory is correct in that...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2003, 16:39
Replies: 11
Views: 1,552
Posted By 24Right

I had the privilege of flying the Tiger Moth at...

I had the privilege of flying the Tiger Moth at Netherthorpe on Sunday (yes, that was me (or rather my check pilot) doing a loop near Worksop - amazing) and it really is an experience. Most of my...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2003, 16:07
Replies: 24
Views: 2,649
Posted By 24Right

Foghorn, with the wx at the weekend I'm...

Foghorn,

with the wx at the weekend I'm surprised you could see Sheffield, let alone EGSY!

That will teach me to read the Notams before posting next time.

24R:O
Forum: Private Flying
21st Apr 2003, 03:00
Replies: 24
Views: 2,649
Posted By 24Right

I'll cetainly be dropping in as it's only 15 mins...

I'll cetainly be dropping in as it's only 15 mins from home - but of course I have to go to Gamston/Netherthorpe to get the aircraft, so until there's something to hire at Sheffield the distance is...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2003, 11:26
Replies: 38
Views: 4,937
Posted By 24Right

It's certainly the cheapest way to get plates,...

It's certainly the cheapest way to get plates, but do remember to check for updates - that new radio mast could really spoil your day in IMC!



24R:eek:
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2003, 16:26
Replies: 16
Views: 1,624
Posted By 24Right

Try Bagby - nice little strip, great bacon...

Try Bagby - nice little strip, great bacon sarnies and no fee if you uplift fuel. But cheap without fuel, so go anyway! (Watch out for the low cloud and high ground though - nearly got caught out in...
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