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Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2010, 11:36
Replies: 154
Views: 19,359
Posted By Thirty06

Tom Waits fan, Raindog was already taken.

Tom Waits fan, Raindog was already taken.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2010, 00:42
Replies: 25
Views: 9,445
Posted By Thirty06

"If you resemble our passpor photograph, see a...

"If you resemble our passpor photograph, see a doctor"

I still don't have a photo ID driving licence, probably should though.

Is there anything to stop me putting a picture in my pilot's...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
5th Jul 2009, 22:22
Replies: 28
Views: 10,475
Posted By Thirty06

My examiner said he wanted to see a line on the...

My examiner said he wanted to see a line on the chart and I was to get us to the destination.

The idea of trying to use a whizz wheel in a 150 with 2 POB is a bit scary, add in a bumpy ride in...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2008, 22:07
Replies: 54
Views: 21,982
Posted By Thirty06

Seventy five landings. Nineteen hours and...

Seventy five landings.

Nineteen hours and five minutes of logged time.

Six hours and twenty five minutes other stuff and then exercise 12 & 13 for the rest. Mostly lousy weather kept us at the...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2007, 11:02
Replies: 30
Views: 4,161
Posted By Thirty06

160 GBP per hour, it seems a little above average...

160 GBP per hour, it seems a little above average at first glance, but only a little.

I note that the costs at Stapleford include landing fees at Stapleford. that can be quite a saving on circuit...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2007, 17:36
Replies: 30
Views: 4,161
Posted By Thirty06

Eagle at Luton ? Thameslink to Luton airport...

Eagle at Luton ?

Thameslink to Luton airport Parkway, station shuttle bus, car park bus, walk a bit.

Fast train from King's Cross is pretty quick.

Pro: Good instruction, well maintained...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2006, 23:45
Replies: 25
Views: 3,518
Posted By Thirty06

I'd guess that it would add to the cost of the...

I'd guess that it would add to the cost of the flight, but how much would it add to the trining overall.

Would it be practical to polish off the solo requirements from another flying school and do...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2006, 22:56
Replies: 25
Views: 3,518
Posted By Thirty06

Good point about Luton. Eagle Flight...

Good point about Luton.

Eagle Flight training are down near the long term parking (next road up, mabe ten minutes' walk). Good instruction and good aircraft, students can't do solo circuits at the...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
6th Jun 2005, 19:01
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By Thirty06

This question came up recently, can't for the...

This question came up recently, can't for the life of me think which forum it was in, but there was some quality response from some members of the aviation law profession.

Well worth a go of the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Apr 2005, 17:08
Replies: 19
Views: 3,099
Posted By Thirty06

That is one lame web page. ...

That is one lame web page.

http://www.cumbernauld-flying-school.com/

It also looks like a case of 'passing off', which might well be actionable.

The link lower down seems to be a circular...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2005, 19:59
Replies: 1,935
Views: 307,666
Posted By Thirty06

Totally agree with the others. First navex can...

Totally agree with the others. First navex can seem really tough.

I think you are probably right about changing to the PA28 for Nav.

I did all my training in the C150 and it's a fine little...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2005, 20:34
Replies: 3
Views: 973
Posted By Thirty06

http://www.kolumbus.fi/petri.pellinen/C152checklis...

http://www.kolumbus.fi/petri.pellinen/C152checklist.pdf

Looks a bit brief, but it's probably all there.

They only cost about a fiver for the real thing.

I've got a spare from whn I thought...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2005, 17:55
Replies: 47
Views: 25,385
Posted By Thirty06

Interesting question, I was taught to shout...

Interesting question,

I was taught to shout 'Clear prop!' while learning in a Cessna 150 at Cranfield. If I was accompanied, the instructor would usually say 'Clear my side'. The key was turned...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
20th Dec 2004, 20:31
Replies: 44
Views: 9,223
Posted By Thirty06

Spotted the beastie at about 12:30 ish over...

Spotted the beastie at about 12:30 ish over Little Portland Street.

Looked about typical circuit height.

Glide clear ? Regent's park maybe, ointment for tiger bites carried as essential kit I...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2004, 21:17
Replies: 15
Views: 1,610
Posted By Thirty06

I bought the el cheapo CRP4. It's okay for...

I bought the el cheapo CRP4.

It's okay for flight planning, but be careful when preparing for the nav exam. The slide can wobble a bit in the outer and you can get an error which gives you an...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2004, 21:05
Replies: 13
Views: 1,259
Posted By Thirty06

It's a distinct possibility. From the train,...

It's a distinct possibility.

From the train, you'd only see the top bit.

It's definitely control tower shaped. Wonder why they built it like that ?

Yankee two wun fower Delta Bravo Delta,...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
20th Sep 2004, 20:54
Replies: 16
Views: 1,889
Posted By Thirty06

I think I saw one. Well inside of Hendon...

I think I saw one.

Well inside of Hendon though.

A sort of minibus thing with Easybus written all over it.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2004, 20:26
Replies: 16
Views: 2,941
Posted By Thirty06

Is that a J3 cub at Stapleford ? or a super ?

Is that a J3 cub at Stapleford ? or a super ?
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2004, 20:33
Replies: 28
Views: 2,827
Posted By Thirty06

Dealing with turbulence ? Don't fly a Cessna...

Dealing with turbulence ?

Don't fly a Cessna 150!

I remember the little beggars wobbling about all over the place. If you can deal with that, then something bigger will feel much smoother.
...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
27th Aug 2004, 21:31
Replies: 16
Views: 1,889
Posted By Thirty06

24/7 ? I beg to differ. There's a bit of a...

24/7 ? I beg to differ.

There's a bit of a lull in the wee small hours.

If you get the City Flyer you can skip all the outer London stuff.

I (not so) fondly recall the occasion when I'd...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2004, 21:18
Replies: 16
Views: 1,628
Posted By Thirty06

The Archers, New 500 ft rule

Sad I know, but I've been following the storyline on The Archers where Kenton has bought his mother a trial flying lesson for her birthday.

Today they had a bit where she's visiting the airfield...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2004, 19:09
Replies: 180
Views: 23,435
Posted By Thirty06

Reasons to do the IMC ? You live in the UK I...

Reasons to do the IMC ? You live in the UK

I decided to start mine after reading the 78 seconds thread a while back.

The first minute after the foggles go on is definitely the minute in which...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
9th Jul 2004, 20:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By Thirty06

33 ? Young I'd say. I started at 36 and got...

33 ? Young I'd say.

I started at 36 and got my PPL at 37.

You have to accept that it will take you longer than it would have done at 18, but hey it's still flying.

There are plenty who...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
15th Jun 2004, 20:32
Replies: 7
Views: 2,658
Posted By Thirty06

It wouldn't take a lot of knocking. It looks like...

It wouldn't take a lot of knocking. It looks like what they call a 'temporary structure'.

I haveno problem with the concept of a speactators' area, there's one at Birmingham which makes a nice...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2004, 21:45
Replies: 18
Views: 1,106
Posted By Thirty06

It sounds reasonable. The PPL exams...

It sounds reasonable.

The PPL exams basically tell you the rules for CofA aircraft, which I think could be summarised as 'Leave well alone'. Since the PPL exams are set for a CAA syllabus I guess...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2004, 21:45
Replies: 115
Views: 11,049
Posted By Thirty06

I'd read about side slipping and already crabbed...

I'd read about side slipping and already crabbed and attempted wing down landings (they just dont feel natural!)

I was doing an approach and my instructor said (quite rightly) you're obviously too...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Apr 2004, 21:13
Replies: 41
Views: 4,414
Posted By Thirty06

And what about touring motor gliders ? A lot...

And what about touring motor gliders ?

A lot of gliding clubs have a motor Falke around the place which can cost about half the cost of a spam can. A lot of the early PPl training is just getting...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2004, 16:46
Replies: 130
Views: 14,453
Posted By Thirty06

Hmmm... How about, I have a PPL, but...

Hmmm...

How about,

I have a PPL, but don't have much money. Would it be cheaper to build my own aeroplane ? Can anyone recomend a homebuilt that can be constructed for 5K, will fit in a garden...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2004, 13:29
Replies: 26
Views: 2,884
Posted By Thirty06

I was shown the oval circuit at 600ft, pretty...

I was shown the oval circuit at 600ft, pretty much inside the fence.

Then I went to an airfield where the circuit height is 600ft and was expected to fly a regular rectangle. I think their low...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2004, 13:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,517
Posted By Thirty06

quote: ...

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Does anyone know if the French regulations concerning the use of altisurfaces for microlights are similar to...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Mar 2004, 22:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,517
Posted By Thirty06

Oh wow! that is Sooooo Coool. A little...

Oh wow! that is Sooooo Coool.

A little flying machine which appears to be wearing snowblades.

Does anyone know if the French regulations concerning the use of altisurfaces for microlights are...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2004, 07:36
Replies: 30
Views: 3,723
Posted By Thirty06

Does anyone know what became of the flying school...

Does anyone know what became of the flying school at Lydd called soemthing like Skyflight academy ?

They advertised a really low rate (about 75GBP per hour in a C150). I phoned up and was told to...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Feb 2004, 05:41
Replies: 53
Views: 4,942
Posted By Thirty06

If it flies, it's a thing of beauty and a joy...

If it flies, it's a thing of beauty and a joy forever (or until it corrodes).

Even the C150 has a certain charm, albeit not as obvious as some.

The F104 Starfighter was kinda sexy.
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2004, 05:37
Replies: 22
Views: 5,150
Posted By Thirty06

Hmmm.... Maybe in about fifty years it would...

Hmmm....

Maybe in about fifty years it would be possible to look at a JU87 as an historical curiosity. There still plenty of people about who had their countries overrun by the use of blitzkrieg...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Feb 2004, 06:18
Replies: 23
Views: 2,165
Posted By Thirty06

Got a call from the instructor saying that if I...

Got a call from the instructor saying that if I was happy with 30kts across the runway then I was on.

Shortly after that the clouds lowered and about ten tiny snowflakes fell, oo eerrr.

Turned...
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