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Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2012, 20:37
Replies: 3
Views: 1,866
Posted By yawningdog

Goddam presenters!! Just shut-up and enjoy the...

Goddam presenters!! Just shut-up and enjoy the flypast!!
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2012, 09:31
Replies: 28
Views: 4,066
Posted By yawningdog

Once when flying over Beaulieu disused airfield...

Once when flying over Beaulieu disused airfield circa 1,000ft I spotted a large RC model aircraft off my startboard side level with me. I thought they are restricted to 400ft. Hit one of those and...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2012, 11:33
Replies: 174
Views: 16,355
Posted By yawningdog

Judging by the interview footage (a previous...

Judging by the interview footage (a previous pilot), it sounds like the chute was pulled after a stall/spin situation. So, in all probability, the pilot was trying to make a field but couldn't...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2012, 08:09
Replies: 115
Views: 24,443
Posted By yawningdog

Give the Irish kid a break. He was the bravest of...

Give the Irish kid a break. He was the bravest of all of them, no contact with the controls, freezing & wet, and most importantly he was dealing with a phobia/post traumatic stress caused by a...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2011, 15:23
Replies: 46
Views: 5,979
Posted By yawningdog

Here is an article I wrote for AOPA Magazine a...

Here is an article I wrote for AOPA Magazine a few years ago on pilot anxiety. You may find it useful.
www.hampshireplans.co.uk/AOPA/article.pdf
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2011, 16:30
Replies: 6
Views: 2,566
Posted By yawningdog

Thanks. I would also highly recommend "LOCUS PRO"...

Thanks. I would also highly recommend "LOCUS PRO" which has a nifty add-on for downloading free maps (including UK OS)for offline use.
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jun 2011, 10:59
Replies: 20
Views: 5,800
Posted By yawningdog

I don't have a problem with a backup set of IMC...

I don't have a problem with a backup set of IMC instruments in a microlight. But, it should be stressed that initial training will not be sufficiently safe without fairly regular refresher training. ...
Forum: Private Flying
31st May 2011, 11:39
Replies: 5
Views: 10,204
Posted By yawningdog

I wish I flew for a Cirrus SR22 owner!:sad:

I wish I flew for a Cirrus SR22 owner!:sad:
Forum: Private Flying
20th May 2011, 08:30
Replies: 166
Views: 20,809
Posted By yawningdog

A very sad assumption to add to this topic is, IF...

A very sad assumption to add to this topic is, IF the BRS was not activated, one could assume that the young chap felt he could sort it out rather than face the consequences. I don't believe he was...
Forum: Private Flying
18th May 2011, 22:16
Replies: 166
Views: 20,809
Posted By yawningdog

My hunch would be that he became distracted and...

My hunch would be that he became distracted and intimidated by the controller's message to stay clear of Cherbourg restricted area. Whilst in descent he may have decided to disengage the AP to make a...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2011, 22:25
Replies: 29
Views: 22,038
Posted By yawningdog

007helicopter... Based upon say 50hrs per...

007helicopter...

Based upon say 50hrs per year that works out at £192 / hour wet. Doesn't seem too bad for an SR22. I've seen much higher for rental down here in the south.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2011, 18:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,355
Posted By yawningdog

Looking at it closely I can't see how its not a...

Looking at it closely I can't see how its not a stall. High nose attitude, rapid roll to the left with sudden very high rate of descent. If it was at a normal flying speed with that nose high...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2011, 08:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,355
Posted By yawningdog

Doh yeah! Suppose you're right there.:) But even...

Doh yeah! Suppose you're right there.:) But even 15 feet higher could have been extremely nasty. But what does that matter, it didn't happen.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2011, 12:06
Replies: 12
Views: 2,355
Posted By yawningdog

Looks like he might have stalled it. Lucky he...

Looks like he might have stalled it. Lucky he wasn't any higher.
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2010, 22:39
Replies: 8
Views: 2,172
Posted By yawningdog

Powered parachute with trike?

Powered parachute with trike?
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2010, 08:07
Replies: 50
Views: 7,203
Posted By yawningdog

6h:20m, Cessna 152, 1985.

6h:20m, Cessna 152, 1985.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2010, 17:29
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By yawningdog

Multiple reasons. As already mentioned, local...

Multiple reasons.
As already mentioned, local terrain & building characteristics, relative position of the low/high pressure system to your location and its speed of travel, wind gradient due in...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Apr 2010, 16:21
Replies: 9
Views: 2,563
Posted By yawningdog

If you look at the slow-mo on-board camera...

If you look at the slow-mo on-board camera footage, you can see that the wing appears to stall indicated by the sudden buffeting.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2010, 10:09
Replies: 39
Views: 6,397
Posted By yawningdog

Yes, but I don't think you can blame the Cirrus...

Yes, but I don't think you can blame the Cirrus safety standards for this one.

From the video it looks like it is descending with one wing down under the parachute. That could suggest that the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2009, 18:27
Replies: 40
Views: 8,912
Posted By yawningdog

Regarding that AOPA article, I wrote it. Thanks...

Regarding that AOPA article, I wrote it. Thanks for the compliment Manfred.

I will post it on the internet sometime. In the meantime, if anyone wants me to email it to them, then send me a PM with...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jun 2009, 19:32
Replies: 31
Views: 9,826
Posted By yawningdog

Hi RD3399, Its a completely natural reaction...

Hi RD3399,

Its a completely natural reaction to a completely unnatural environment. Don't worry about it. I went through a stage of feeling very uneasy whilst flying so I did a bit of research.
...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2009, 08:01
Replies: 15
Views: 1,293
Posted By yawningdog

Its natural reaction to want to explore further...

Its natural reaction to want to explore further away. After a while you get a bit bored flyining around the local area.
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Apr 2009, 12:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,657
Posted By yawningdog

Great Video. For those that are looking for it,...

Great Video. For those that are looking for it, its titled : "Ride along as pilots defy death"
Forum: Private Flying
8th Apr 2009, 09:32
Replies: 12
Views: 1,769
Posted By yawningdog

Its all about currency. I always get a bit...

Its all about currency.

I always get a bit nervous if I haven't flown IMC for a while. I would suggest that you (or any IFR pilot) should fly with an autopilot. You don't have to use it, but it...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2009, 08:25
Replies: 37
Views: 2,958
Posted By yawningdog

I wouldn't buy an aircraft at all unless you are...

I wouldn't buy an aircraft at all unless you are flying hundreds of hours per year. I suggest using a scheme like Cumulus Rentals where you are given your own personal key to a new or almost new...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2009, 11:54
Replies: 43
Views: 4,373
Posted By yawningdog

It was in jest, hence the smilie...Why on earth...

It was in jest, hence the smilie...Why on earth would anyone start a flying school to make money!!
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2009, 10:10
Replies: 43
Views: 4,373
Posted By yawningdog

On that basis, the flying club should be quite...

On that basis, the flying club should be quite happy as the more distractions, the more lessons it will take to get the licence!:)
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2009, 09:51
Replies: 43
Views: 4,373
Posted By yawningdog

I suppose it a matter or trial & error. My camera...

I suppose it a matter or trial & error. My camera is High Def so from that distance on the tripod, the digital readouts are fairly readable. I suppose your instructor will have something to say about...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2009, 21:59
Replies: 43
Views: 4,373
Posted By yawningdog

1) I have put a video tripod in the back of a 4 x...

1) I have put a video tripod in the back of a 4 x seater, 2 x legs on the rear floor, the third leg went between the rear seats. Held down by a bungee cord.

Landing a Cirrus SR20 at Blackbushe, UK...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jan 2009, 08:54
Replies: 2
Views: 744
Posted By yawningdog

I'm not sure if I'd trust my life to either of...

I'm not sure if I'd trust my life to either of those aircraft.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Nov 2008, 11:53
Replies: 24
Views: 2,839
Posted By yawningdog

I wouldn't do it if I were you. I cannot believe...

I wouldn't do it if I were you. I cannot believe that the market is big enough to justify a shop; and whatever market there is, it'll definitely be shrinking very quickly at the moment.

It'll...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Oct 2008, 10:43
Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
Posted By yawningdog

"Two prisoners were seen exiting the plane at the...

"Two prisoners were seen exiting the plane at the airport,"

What on earth is that supposed to imply? Were they prisoners before they left the plane, or after??

Oh dear, I ought to rethink my...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2008, 07:20
Replies: 8
Views: 918
Posted By yawningdog

Nice one, thanks. I'll give it a go. It'll...

Nice one, thanks. I'll give it a go. It'll probably end up the same way all my past model aircraft have....in tiny bits!
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2008, 17:34
Replies: 8
Views: 918
Posted By yawningdog

Well?...What are the control inputs then, or is...

Well?...What are the control inputs then, or is it a big secret? I'd like to try it out with my little radio controlled plane!
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2008, 16:35
Replies: 8
Views: 918
Posted By yawningdog

How do they do make the aircraft tumble like...

How do they do make the aircraft tumble like that? What control inputs?
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