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Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2019, 10:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,810
Posted By spittingimage

BIEG (Egillstadir) is indeed a nice, neat, quiet,...

BIEG (Egillstadir) is indeed a nice, neat, quiet, friendly airport that I have used 3 times IIRC. However, I once arrived a few years ago outside 'normal office hours' and was apologetically relieved...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2018, 08:57
Replies: 40
Views: 18,077
Posted By spittingimage

I think the most challenging airfield in the UK...

I think the most challenging airfield in the UK for me was Out Skerries in Shetland; it is short and not flat. In fact, if you get yourself up there you will find that there is a whole bunch of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Aug 2018, 22:24
Replies: 234
Views: 36,804
Posted By spittingimage

TBH I have not kept records of types flown when...

TBH I have not kept records of types flown when SLF, but I guess it would be around 25 or so. Nerdily, I would deliberately seek out slower prop-types, given a choice.. So DC3, Britannia, Herald,...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2018, 19:50
Replies: 39
Views: 17,807
Posted By spittingimage

Cost me about £650 in 1975/6 with about 40 hours...

Cost me about £650 in 1975/6 with about 40 hours dual and solo time in C150/152, ground exams, medical etc. Am guessing this might well be the equivalent of about £7,000 today. I sold my stamp...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
7th Feb 2017, 15:26
Replies: 62
Views: 23,194
Posted By spittingimage

Over water, at night ? In SEP, even ? Been...

Over water, at night ? In SEP, even ? Been there, done that, many times transAtlantic .. and got away with it :} ! I don't do it any more these days though.

But it is quite routine : just...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
19th Dec 2016, 16:09
Replies: 19
Views: 7,937
Posted By spittingimage

If I may, I would just like to add belatedly my...

If I may, I would just like to add belatedly my 2p-worth to this interesting thread. I no longer ferry aircraft transatlantic; in fact, I no longer fly personally anywhere. But my experiences, when...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2016, 10:07
Replies: 33
Views: 10,270
Posted By spittingimage

Nice little story DD .. and congrats ! :D I...

Nice little story DD .. and congrats ! :D

I no longer fly for reasons various but it inevitably reminded me of my own triumphant QXC flight : Manchester (Barton) - Halfpenny Green - Hawarden and...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2016, 10:31
Replies: 95
Views: 25,016
Posted By spittingimage

'Too many moving parts' indeed, Mr Pace ! ...

'Too many moving parts' indeed, Mr Pace !

And all trying to get away from each other !

Maybe I have been lucky, but with my logbooks totalling 3,500+ hrs now, mostly SEP, I can honestly say...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2016, 19:04
Replies: 95
Views: 25,016
Posted By spittingimage

Interesting experience there, ATC. I have...

Interesting experience there, ATC.

I have flown 60 SEPs transatlantic, mostly new from factory. On my ferries of new aircraft I almost always got problems, if any, before reaching the coast. ...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
24th Sep 2014, 20:45
Replies: 11
Views: 7,766
Posted By spittingimage

You have PM. SI

You have PM.

SI
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2012, 17:14
Replies: 3
Views: 950
Posted By spittingimage

You might think that an accident resulting in a...

You might think that an accident resulting in a claim for £5M would take some arranging but this is far from the case as the link provided above shows, albeit a motoring one. Bear in mind also that,...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Nov 2012, 19:56
Replies: 56
Views: 20,827
Posted By spittingimage

Nice photos preceding, chaps. Tightest I can...

Nice photos preceding, chaps. Tightest I can ever remember was at Out Skerries in Shetland Islands at, officially IIRC, 381m. Took an Archer in many years ago. It was a bit tight, not least...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2012, 16:44
Replies: 13
Views: 4,119
Posted By spittingimage

Don't try learning about the glass cockpit...

Don't try learning about the glass cockpit environment while actually flying. That will just increase the cost and adversely affect aircraft handing. Initially, especially low-time, you will have...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2012, 10:03
Replies: 15
Views: 2,271
Posted By spittingimage

... and for gawd's sake keep out of icing...

... and for gawd's sake keep out of icing conditions !
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Apr 2012, 16:36
Replies: 24
Views: 4,014
Posted By spittingimage

Never (knowingly) had liability insurance while I...

Never (knowingly) had liability insurance while I was instructor. Crossed fingers and hoped for best. Looks like I got away with it, given I no longer instruct, ... unless of course some disgruntled...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Feb 2012, 16:26
Replies: 149
Views: 45,413
Posted By spittingimage

I have used, do use and will continue to use my...

I have used, do use and will continue to use my cheap Casio that was around £12 or so IIRC from Argos. Has stopwatch, all sorts of beeping functions and even tells the time !

As an...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
14th Feb 2012, 16:07
Replies: 9
Views: 5,733
Posted By spittingimage

Never (knowingly) had liability insurance while I...

Never (knowingly) had liability insurance while I was instructor. Crossed fingers and hoped for best. Looks like I got away with it, given I no longer instruct, ... unless of course some disgruntled...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2012, 08:07
Replies: 84
Views: 11,205
Posted By spittingimage

This subject comes up here every few years and...

This subject comes up here every few years and the comparison with motorcycling always arises. A number of years ago, 'Pilot' magazine had an interesting article which investigated this very...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2010, 17:18
Replies: 33
Views: 8,934
Posted By spittingimage

I did put mine on eBay - about 30 years worth, of...

I did put mine on eBay - about 30 years worth, of which most were bound in the nice blue Pilot binders - and got .... £10 , IIRC ! They were collected by a fellow pilot and they nigh filled his car...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2010, 17:29
Replies: 6
Views: 978
Posted By spittingimage

Can VFR flight plans be submitted for long over...

Can VFR flight plans be submitted for long over water flights?

Answer : Yes.

You might nevertheless be required to hold an instrument rating. But can you maintain VMC while oceanic ? ...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2010, 09:39
Replies: 11
Views: 3,816
Posted By spittingimage

Check your Private Messages.

Check your Private Messages.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2010, 17:36
Replies: 11
Views: 3,816
Posted By spittingimage

Of course you could always go VFR :eek: and AFAIK...

Of course you could always go VFR :eek: and AFAIK no need to talk to anyone ! :ok:
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Mar 2010, 22:10
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By spittingimage

Never had liability insurance while I was...

Never had liability insurance while I was instructor. Crossed fingers and hoped for best. Looks like I got away with it :} ... unless of course some disgruntled ex-student comes after me in 20...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2010, 14:53
Replies: 31
Views: 6,969
Posted By spittingimage

Sanday ? Beautiful island. Gorgeous beaches .....

Sanday ? Beautiful island. Gorgeous beaches .. and deserted too. From memory, grass for landing is not exactly bowling-green standard. Undulations abound that are not obvious till nigh on...
Forum: Questions
3rd Mar 2010, 17:54
Replies: 10
Views: 5,197
Posted By spittingimage

Hmm .. ferrying A320 ? Private flight ? I...

Hmm .. ferrying A320 ? Private flight ? I suspect not. So, you are flying for 'reward' and therefore you are travelling 'on business' and need a visa.

I hold B1/B2, C1/D USA visas in my...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2010, 21:15
Replies: 30
Views: 13,657
Posted By spittingimage

I always carry a dinghy transatlantic. Required...

I always carry a dinghy transatlantic. Required kit by Transport Canada (at least) for starters. If you get ramp checked in Iqaluit (unlikely admittedly) where are you going to find one there ?
...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Jul 2009, 09:19
Replies: 13
Views: 2,620
Posted By spittingimage

.. and if you do try to use it at the last minute...

.. and if you do try to use it at the last minute and get a glitch on your password (you think) try not to request another one as it will be forwarded to you in an email within the next 48 hrs ! ...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd May 2009, 07:01
Replies: 30
Views: 13,657
Posted By spittingimage

Be aware that Transport Canada is currently...

Be aware that Transport Canada is currently insisting (as per regs) on carriage of HF radio through Gander airspace unless you :

1) fly at FL250 or above;

2) avoid Gander airspace by routeing...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2009, 18:35
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By spittingimage

The website FlightAware - Free Flight Tracker -...

The website FlightAware - Free Flight Tracker - IFR Flight Status, Tracking, History, Maps (http://www.flightaware.com) already mentioned covers Canada as well. However, it does not cover VFR...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2009, 10:23
Replies: 58
Views: 11,054
Posted By spittingimage

Since you ask, DD, and only for that reason, you...

Since you ask, DD, and only for that reason, you do not need an apostrophe in 'flyouts'. The word is a simple plural. Otherwise 10/10, I think.

SI
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2008, 14:11
Replies: 25
Views: 5,453
Posted By spittingimage

Hmm. Never had a clanking engine failure myself...

Hmm. Never had a clanking engine failure myself but an old instructor colleague told me once he had had eight over the years. Impressed, I asked then his considered advice about avoiding them. ...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2008, 18:05
Replies: 72
Views: 10,530
Posted By spittingimage

A while back .. 15 -20 years ? .. 'Pilot'...

A while back .. 15 -20 years ? .. 'Pilot' magazine investigated this topic and the conclusion IIRC was that private flying is statistically about as dangerous as motorcycle racing. Dunno whether...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2008, 07:34
Replies: 54
Views: 21,958
Posted By spittingimage

Having checked my ancient logbook (Vol 1) I can...

Having checked my ancient logbook (Vol 1) I can report a total of 4.8 hrs of circuits before First Solo. At some 6-7 mins per circuit this comes to .. err .. umm .. say 45 ? Bit of a guess really....
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2008, 19:11
Replies: 51
Views: 12,472
Posted By spittingimage

... and times are given in UTC.

... and times are given in UTC.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jun 2008, 15:43
Replies: 26
Views: 7,853
Posted By spittingimage

I flew VFR from Hofn (SE Iceland) to Wick in a...

I flew VFR from Hofn (SE Iceland) to Wick in a Cirrus SR20 almost entirely at 1500 ft a couple of years ago. So it is quite possible.

Snags ? Helps if you have an autopilot or you will really...
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