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Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2005, 08:36
Replies: 26
Views: 3,768
Posted By 140cherokee

Don't forget that if you're above 3000' and less...

Don't forget that if you're above 3000' and less than 1000' from cloudbase, you are not VFR and should fly quadrantals.

140
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2005, 14:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,314
Posted By 140cherokee

Navbox Proplan and Macs

I'm thinking of replacing my PC with one of those neat new Mac minis. Will I be able to install Proplan 5 on it? Also, its doesn't have a serial port so how do I connect my Garmin III pilot?

140
Forum: Private Flying
1st Sep 2005, 13:30
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By 140cherokee

Fuel at Alderney?

Anyone know of the current fuel situation in Alderney? Planning to go on Sunday. Just checked Notam which suggests fuel not available for another couple of weeks. Seem to remember reading in mags...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2005, 15:01
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By 140cherokee

Airside insurance

Looking for recommendations for airside insurance for our group. We're a large group so don't really want to have individual vehicles specified as it becomes an admin nightmare. Our base require an...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2005, 16:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,410
Posted By 140cherokee

Thanks, I'll give them a go. 140

Thanks, I'll give them a go.

140
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2005, 15:04
Replies: 8
Views: 1,410
Posted By 140cherokee

Mildenhall/Lakenheath MATZ transit?

I'm thinking of going to Old Buckenham at the weekend (using the free voucher). Just wondering whether our US friends at Mildenhall and Lakenheath are as forthcoming as our own boys at Brize and...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Feb 2005, 14:53
Replies: 18
Views: 1,728
Posted By 140cherokee

Everyone seems to accept that costs are being...

Everyone seems to accept that costs are being generated by the CAA that, perhaps, should be borne by GA. But why isn't anyone challenging the CAA to justify their costs? Was the cost really...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2005, 15:35
Replies: 9
Views: 2,109
Posted By 140cherokee

Assuming your aircraft has electrics, why not use...

Assuming your aircraft has electrics, why not use the cigar lighter lead? I usually get through just one set of Duracells a year, where they're used as a backup for the cigar lighter (I change them...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2005, 09:07
Replies: 54
Views: 9,197
Posted By 140cherokee

Does every N-reg 747 / 767/ etc. have an ADF? ...

Does every N-reg 747 / 767/ etc. have an ADF?

...and if not, why not?

140
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2004, 22:00
Replies: 112
Views: 15,047
Posted By 140cherokee

I'm not aware of any specific qualifications...

I'm not aware of any specific qualifications required for IFR flight in the UK when in VMC. Vanilla PPLs can declare IFR provided they remain VMC.

The problem appears to be when pilots confuse...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Dec 2004, 21:42
Replies: 112
Views: 15,047
Posted By 140cherokee

A very interesting thread, albeit a little...

A very interesting thread, albeit a little personal and partisan at times.

I'd just like to add my two-penny worth as both a power and glider pilot...

It's been said before on this thread and...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2004, 20:46
Replies: 13
Views: 1,281
Posted By 140cherokee

Thanks for the replies so far, but has no-one...

Thanks for the replies so far, but has no-one gone mode-S yet and wish to share their experience of the true costs?

140
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2004, 16:02
Replies: 13
Views: 1,281
Posted By 140cherokee

Mode S fitted?

As anyone upgraded to Mode S yet? If so, what's the real cost of upgrading a PA-28 at this time? (as opposed to the advertised prices in magazines). Can you re-use the old Mode A/C aerial, tray,...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2004, 09:04
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By 140cherokee

Land's End rental?

Does anyone have contact details for the flying school at Land's End. Any idea of their fleet?

Tried searching for a web site. Found Perranporth's, but nothing for Land's End.

140
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2004, 16:02
Replies: 0
Views: 516
Posted By 140cherokee

Deauville - a recommendation

Well two actually...

First is if you're going for the weekend, book a room in advance.

If you don't, the second may be of some use...

We went to Deauville last weekend. Was well planned from...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2004, 14:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,023
Posted By 140cherokee

Many thanks to both of you 140

Many thanks to both of you

140
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2004, 13:43
Replies: 5
Views: 2,023
Posted By 140cherokee

Gendec available online?

Anyone know where I can download a gendec form from? Save me a trip to the airfield.

140
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2004, 16:31
Replies: 15
Views: 955
Posted By 140cherokee

Does anyone know how successful these safety...

Does anyone know how successful these safety courses are? How many are actually completed? I heard somewhere that, as everyone who goes on one of these courses has access to an aircraft, that many...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2004, 09:46
Replies: 19
Views: 1,570
Posted By 140cherokee

If forward viz is really bad, fly quadrantals,...

If forward viz is really bad, fly quadrantals, declare IFR and get a service. Won't excuse you from the need to look out, but you'll have done everything possible (doesn't require an IMC/IR to do...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2004, 12:54
Replies: 28
Views: 3,267
Posted By 140cherokee

Try ... http://www.afeonline.com 140

Try ... http://www.afeonline.com

140
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2004, 15:33
Replies: 28
Views: 3,267
Posted By 140cherokee

Get a GPS and keep in switched-on. Why make...

Get a GPS and keep in switched-on. Why make things difficult for yourself when you're in a stressful situation?

Next best is to get an IMC rating and request a SRA (assuming the diversion...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2004, 16:36
Replies: 36
Views: 4,721
Posted By 140cherokee

Wouldn't be so bad if they had an NDB/DME...

Wouldn't be so bad if they had an NDB/DME procedure or better still an ILS, but either would probably require full ATC. Do they have any plans for these? (would probably be difficult to establish...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2004, 17:01
Replies: 107
Views: 11,109
Posted By 140cherokee

Sorry, never made it. Debated it for a while; not...

Sorry, never made it. Debated it for a while; not much happening at Glos. Got off the ground just gone 12:00 but the initial climb out was interesting with Glos quoting 230/16G28! My passenger wasn't...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2004, 14:33
Replies: 38
Views: 5,538
Posted By 140cherokee

I really don't see what the problem is. Motor...

I really don't see what the problem is. Motor gliders are currently managed by the CAA. The majority of new gliders produced in Germany are equipped with engines so will come directly under the CAA...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2004, 13:49
Replies: 38
Views: 5,538
Posted By 140cherokee

As the BGA manages the UK fleet under a...

As the BGA manages the UK fleet under a delegation from the CAA, what's wrong with the CAA taking it over per se so that it's covered by national body as elsewhere? Similarly, what's wrong with the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2004, 17:31
Replies: 63
Views: 9,004
Posted By 140cherokee

Have flown with my daughter since she was six...

Have flown with my daughter since she was six (now 10). She even came along for dual lessons during my PPL, happily sat in the back reading a book whilst I did circuits! She's probably the best...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2004, 17:17
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By 140cherokee

...and if the aircraft flying around are too...

...and if the aircraft flying around are too noisy, they'll stop them for you!

140
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2004, 08:46
Replies: 41
Views: 5,491
Posted By 140cherokee

I fly out of EGBJ. Soon found an acronym for 'BJ'...

I fly out of EGBJ. Soon found an acronym for 'BJ' to remember it by!

140
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2004, 19:08
Replies: 107
Views: 11,109
Posted By 140cherokee

Another group member and myself will be coming....

Another group member and myself will be coming. See you there.

140
Forum: Private Flying
12th Feb 2004, 21:20
Replies: 70
Views: 7,997
Posted By 140cherokee

I'd like to see articles on instrument flight as...

I'd like to see articles on instrument flight as revision for IMC holders and students (e.g. ADF tracking, NDB/DME approaches, holds, etc). All three magazines tend to stick to VFR flying and...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Feb 2004, 22:33
Replies: 15
Views: 1,648
Posted By 140cherokee

Jersey Zone ...why?

Something I've never understood: Why do the Channel Islands have a class A TMA? Heathrow is understandable. Would understand (under sufferance) if they did same with Manchester and Birmingham. The...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2004, 18:45
Replies: 47
Views: 7,697
Posted By 140cherokee

Its also worth increasing airspeed on the...

Its also worth increasing airspeed on the approach with a strong headwind especially if the circuit is busy. With everything tearing downwind the circuit can end-up being extended too far, only...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2004, 21:43
Replies: 9
Views: 1,348
Posted By 140cherokee

All night flying in the UK is IFR. Night...

All night flying in the UK is IFR.

Night Qualification is performed under IFR in VMC conditions (ie. 1000' MSA has to be obeyed and quadrantals when flying above transition altitude).
...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2004, 22:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,041
Posted By 140cherokee

All flights in Spain (inc. local) require a...

All flights in Spain (inc. local) require a flight plan. As far as I am aware, any flight plan from a Spanish airfield to/from Gibraltar will not be accepted.

Flew with Aero Club Bahia de Malaga...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2003, 19:53
Replies: 38
Views: 7,573
Posted By 140cherokee

This suggests therefore that flight outside of...

This suggests therefore that flight outside of compliance to VFR (ie. when within 1500m horizontally or 1000' vertically of cloud when above 3000' altitude) is in IMC conditions. Flight in IMC should...
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