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Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2004, 01:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,080
Posted By capt_sparky

I'd also recommend Traffords - they have always...

I'd also recommend Traffords - they have always been very helpful and their premiums seem reasonable.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2004, 00:48
Replies: 9
Views: 2,519
Posted By capt_sparky

There are two methods of joining the circuit at...

There are two methods of joining the circuit at an uncontrolled French airfield. As noted above, both start at 500 feet above the circuit height, i.e., normally at 1,500 feet AAL.

The first...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Feb 2004, 06:27
Replies: 7
Views: 841
Posted By capt_sparky

No extra ID is required, but the bank will expect...

No extra ID is required, but the bank will expect you to show proof that you are in the US with INS approval. A copy of the I-94 stamp in your passport is usually sufficient, but other immigration...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2004, 20:28
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By capt_sparky

I would suggest you try West London Aero Club...

I would suggest you try West London Aero Club (http://www.wlac.co.uk) at White Waltham (nr. Maidenhead) which is about 20-30 minutes from Reading along the A4. You will need full flying membership...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
27th Nov 2003, 15:56
Replies: 137
Views: 63,767
Posted By capt_sparky

FFF Many congratulations! Sparky

FFF

Many congratulations!

Sparky
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Oct 2003, 20:30
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By capt_sparky

White Waltham wartime charts

Does anyone have or know where I can get a airfield chart for White Waltham from during the war? Have searched online to no avail. Would be interested to compare it to how the airfield is today.
...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2003, 18:12
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By capt_sparky

Lake Havasu is an amusing tourist destination -...

Lake Havasu is an amusing tourist destination - about an hour south of Vegas - the home of London Bridge!

Lake Havasu Tourism Bureau (http://www.golakehavasu.com/)
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
2nd Sep 2003, 03:27
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By capt_sparky

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately it looks like...

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately it looks like GTS may not have their CPL course up and running in time for me - has anyone studied with either AFT or CATS for their ATPLs? Any thoughts on which...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
11th Aug 2003, 21:33
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By capt_sparky

CPL Distance Learning

I've searched this forum to see if this has come up before but have not quite found the answer... does anyone have any experiences of the CPL groundschool (rather than ATPL) distance learning...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2003, 23:13
Replies: 0
Views: 405
Posted By capt_sparky

Single telephone number for closing Flight Plans in France

There is now one single telephone number to call to close flight plans after landing in France.

See the AIC for details: ...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2003, 21:36
Replies: 23
Views: 3,229
Posted By capt_sparky

Avbrief (http://www.avbrief.co.uk) will decode...

Avbrief (http://www.avbrief.co.uk) will decode TAFs and METARs for you - just tick the decode box. No cut & paste required :)
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2003, 00:56
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By capt_sparky

Well, seeing as ops had "NOTAM'd" my news on the...

Well, seeing as ops had "NOTAM'd" my news on the whiteboard, I figured everyone knew :D
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2003, 20:03
Replies: 6
Views: 795
Posted By capt_sparky

FFF - So that explains why I saw you at White...

FFF - So that explains why I saw you at White Waltham walking out to the C172 wearing full pilot's uniform and four bar gold epaulettes?! ;)
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2003, 23:37
Replies: 13
Views: 1,231
Posted By capt_sparky

Obviously you're not based at White Waltham......

Obviously you're not based at White Waltham... landing at Goodwood is like landing on carpet by comparison :D

Have always found Goodwood a very pleasant and friendly airfield to visit. Have used...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2003, 05:24
Replies: 17
Views: 1,461
Posted By capt_sparky

It really varies from airfield to airfield... of...

It really varies from airfield to airfield... of those I have visited and refuelled at, most took credit cards (eg, Le Touquet, Deauville, La Rochelle, Saumur, La Baule, etc.), but not all (eg,...
Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2003, 23:15
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By capt_sparky

As far as I know they are one and the same thing...

As far as I know they are one and the same thing - note that the airfield details are not translated into English. For this reason I prefer the "VFR Guide France" from Pilot Warehouse or the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2003, 01:50
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By capt_sparky

I also highly recommend the SIA charts -...

I also highly recommend the SIA charts - available online at http://neige.fleurb.jmsp.net/default_uk.htm - I ordered them online on Sunday 18 May and they arrived in the mail on Friday 23 May.
...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd May 2003, 20:35
Replies: 11
Views: 1,602
Posted By capt_sparky

My favourite French destination is Saumur in the...

My favourite French destination is Saumur in the Loire Valley. It's a beautiful town and an excellent place to pick up some fine wine!

http://www.ville-saumur.fr/

Capt Sparky
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2003, 18:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,205
Posted By capt_sparky

You can also fax your request (with a copy of...

You can also fax your request (with a copy of your licence) to Meteo France on +33 5 61 07 80 79
Forum: Private Flying
14th May 2003, 16:27
Replies: 4
Views: 854
Posted By capt_sparky

Carlisle's lack of appeal probably has a lot to...

Carlisle's lack of appeal probably has a lot to do with the very rude airport manager.
Forum: Private Flying
7th May 2003, 18:52
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By capt_sparky

Although the French chart covers the intended...

Although the French chart covers the intended route you describe, I don't think it would be good airmanship for you to use a French chart for a flight in UK airspace - I'm sure there is a disclaimer...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2003, 17:27
Replies: 21
Views: 2,276
Posted By capt_sparky

Other seaside suggestions... Exeter - take a...

Other seaside suggestions...

Exeter - take a taxi down to Exmouth (about £15 each way);

St Mawgan (Newquay) - again need a taxi; or

Clacton (600m grass) - again you will need transport to...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2003, 18:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,299
Posted By capt_sparky

Question French fly-in calendar

Does anyone know of a website that lists forthcoming fly-ins at French airfields? (Similar to the events listings in Flyer magazine, etc.)

Thanks

Capt Sparky
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2003, 21:43
Replies: 4
Views: 608
Posted By capt_sparky

Pooleys 2003 updates

Has anyone received any updates from Pooleys yet this year? They have normally issued a pack of updates by now - i am starting to wonder if they have gone missing in the post or if Pooleys didn't get...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2003, 17:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By capt_sparky

FFF is referring to a notice posted in the flight...

FFF is referring to a notice posted in the flight planning room at White Waltham (from Brize Norton) stating that the initial LARS contact frequency is changing from 134.3 to 124.275. The zone...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2003, 16:22
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By capt_sparky

Don't forget the new mast to the west of Reading...

Don't forget the new mast to the west of Reading that isn't really there...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2003, 15:46
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By capt_sparky

WLAC have just sent out an email announcing the...

WLAC have just sent out an email announcing the trial of 07 RH - copies of the new circuit pattern are available from ops, apparently!

I wonder if they will post the news on their own forum? ;)
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2003, 14:59
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By capt_sparky

I think it was said at the last WLAC Pilots Forum...

I think it was said at the last WLAC Pilots Forum evening that the RH pattern was to be trialled on and off during the year with a view to changing it permanently next year if it proves successful. ...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Dec 2002, 11:07
Replies: 16
Views: 902
Posted By capt_sparky

If the instructor was P.1, then, as a PPL, you...

If the instructor was P.1, then, as a PPL, you can only log P.u/t time (dual) for the check flight.

My understanding is that the only time a PPL can log P.1/s is on a successful flight test with...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2002, 20:31
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By capt_sparky

Anyone got any news on whether Old Warden will be...

Anyone got any news on whether Old Warden will be open for the fly-in this weekend?

I suspect the airfield may be waterlogged if my front lawn is anything to go by :(
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2002, 13:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,575
Posted By capt_sparky

The company in question is Avia Special. Details...

The company in question is Avia Special. Details on the web at:

http://www.aviaspecial.com/pleasurefly/
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2002, 17:45
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By capt_sparky

There's no set minimum for differences training -...

There's no set minimum for differences training - your instructor will sign you off once they are satisfied you can deal with the complexities they are training you for (VP, turbo, etc.).
...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2002, 12:13
Replies: 174
Views: 16,498
Posted By capt_sparky

Chartered accountant. Seem to be quite a...

Chartered accountant.

Seem to be quite a few of us about!
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2002, 13:28
Replies: 1
Views: 670
Posted By capt_sparky

French NDBs

Recently completed a flight to La Rochelle and could not get a morse ident from any French NDBs. The ADF was working fine in the UK (before and after the trip) and receiving idents from WOD, EAS,...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2002, 20:26
Replies: 10
Views: 955
Posted By capt_sparky

But at least it didn't take five hours to drive...

But at least it didn't take five hours to drive to Farnborough - averaged only 14 mph on the journey to Fairford ) :(
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