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Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2006, 18:58
Replies: 45
Views: 3,422
Posted By down&out

Seems to me they keep quoting benefits as "access...

Seems to me they keep quoting benefits as "access to airspace". Well if they are hell bent on mandating transponders, why are they not considering the option of mandating mode C the minimum outside,...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jul 2005, 20:47
Replies: 119
Views: 10,536
Posted By down&out

I've been reading this with interest as I had to...

I've been reading this with interest as I had to divert recently due to bad Wx in Northern France (To protect the innocent, lets call it Destination "A").

However as I knew the weather was bad at...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2005, 17:40
Replies: 21
Views: 3,063
Posted By down&out

Agree Hawk is a fab a/c - I got my 7 trips at RAF...

Agree Hawk is a fab a/c - I got my 7 trips at RAF Brawdy when I was in the UAS. Included dropping bombs on the Welsh - great fun:}

Out of interest one pilot who took me up was just off a tour on...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
15th Jun 2005, 21:27
Replies: 7
Views: 853
Posted By down&out

a/c hire near Darwin(ish)

I'm going to be having my honeymoon :O in September in NT and Northern WA and would love to hire an a/c to do some touring for a week or so.

Three key questions:
1) Any recommendations on...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2005, 22:00
Replies: 49
Views: 4,446
Posted By down&out

I have to agree about the weather today - my...

I have to agree about the weather today - my first flight of the year and was lovely! Fantastic vis, bit bumpy but could see any showers miles off.

Great to be back in the air.

Called up...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2005, 08:29
Replies: 28
Views: 6,948
Posted By down&out

We're thinking of going this year as well. A...

We're thinking of going this year as well. A couple of quick questions around availability..

DubTrub, you say you can camp near the tower - Do you need to/ can you book this camping at the same...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2005, 20:46
Replies: 26
Views: 2,889
Posted By down&out

Kawa ZX-10 But soon up for sale if anyone is...

Kawa ZX-10

But soon up for sale if anyone is interested ;) as I haven't been using it enough. I did, many years ago, go round France on a GPZ900:O
Forum: Private Flying
17th Apr 2005, 20:43
Replies: 40
Views: 21,639
Posted By down&out

Well I can’t really comment on tail wheel a/c as...

Well I can’t really comment on tail wheel a/c as I have never landed one. But I will have a go at this for nosewheelers:


As I said - a go at explaining things from my view point.

Firstly...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jan 2005, 06:55
Replies: 38
Views: 4,053
Posted By down&out

Or find the ' key, which is also near the shift...

Or find the ' key, which is also near the shift key. :D


omg i feel like a gom:\
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2005, 00:36
Replies: 26
Views: 4,548
Posted By down&out

Pinky You remember we met at Teddington...

Pinky

You remember we met at Teddington station. Well I'd like you to know Mrs D&O (to-be, yep we're now engaged) & I are thinking of you. We hope you get better really quick and are soon ready...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2004, 12:40
Replies: 24
Views: 3,605
Posted By down&out

Superpilot, I just tried to look at your...

Superpilot,

I just tried to look at your site - it seems now its too popular and has been closed by yahoo for exceeding its data transfer:uhoh:
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2004, 17:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,006
Posted By down&out

He mentioned he got them up to 7G. I...

He mentioned he got them up to 7G.

I certainly don't call that "holding back":p

I'm tempted to save up and have a go with them. My personal "best" so far is 6G, but that was with a G suit -...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2004, 16:38
Replies: 45
Views: 5,253
Posted By down&out

hmmm Flight sims! Yes I guess I flew a sim...

hmmm Flight sims!

Yes I guess I flew a sim first! I seem to remember it was back in my school days and called "Night Flight" for the Sinclair Spectrum. For those that don't remember, computing...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2004, 23:25
Replies: 21
Views: 2,614
Posted By down&out

Jez I think you did fine. As Grainger said a...

Jez I think you did fine.

As Grainger said a number of airfields advise position reports if flying in after the tower/ info/ radio have closed.

My understanding is, without checking in CAP413,...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2004, 23:08
Replies: 32
Views: 3,523
Posted By down&out

Fortunately I didn't have to pay to learn to fly...

Fortunately I didn't have to pay to learn to fly (thanks HM taxpayer and the UAS)

Unfortunately I bought into what looked like a reputable outfit "European Flyers" Euroshare Gold scheme, run by...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Sep 2004, 07:40
Replies: 59
Views: 7,006
Posted By down&out

Hmm ULAS - oh yes, we beat the pants of them in...

Hmm ULAS - oh yes, we beat the pants of them in my day
(UBAS):O
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2004, 07:35
Replies: 17
Views: 2,275
Posted By down&out

Oh - yes I forgot to mention -do think about...

Oh - yes

I forgot to mention -do think about hiring the push-bikes from the airport. They are a great way to get around and mean you're not sweating about if the taxi will turn up to take you...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2004, 16:54
Replies: 17
Views: 2,275
Posted By down&out

Ahh yes - I had fun trying to spot him. When I...

Ahh yes - I had fun trying to spot him. When I was taxing in a few weeks ago, some "self-concious" brit was wearing his hiz-viz waistcoat whilst unpacking his a/c (I guess he's from some unfortunate...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2004, 15:58
Replies: 107
Views: 10,655
Posted By down&out

fair cop - I guess it serves me right for skim...

fair cop - I guess it serves me right for skim reading too quickly

[edited to cover up my crap typing and stop AerBabe's reply making sense;) ]
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2004, 00:50
Replies: 107
Views: 10,655
Posted By down&out

Wow - great pictures of the bulldog formation. ...

Wow - great pictures of the bulldog formation.

I didn't realise all you dogs were going to be there - that would have been enough for me to make my excuses to mrs D&O and get there (Most I've...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2004, 08:23
Replies: 29
Views: 2,869
Posted By down&out

S744 I should hope not - But agree about...

S744
I should hope not -

But agree about retracts - in fact most of my incidents have been around landing gears on Arrows:

Latest was that the 3 greens DID stay illuminated when I raised...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2004, 11:02
Replies: 79
Views: 6,632
Posted By down&out

Even the CAA are anti a number of the proposals...

Even the CAA are anti a number of the proposals and urging everyone to provide their feedback
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/1/DAP_SES_DP6_Charging.pdf
They recognise the need for reform, to proportion...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
26th Aug 2004, 07:31
Replies: 48
Views: 13,947
Posted By down&out

Sorry no reply last night - I was out on the razz...

Sorry no reply last night - I was out on the razz :O

The 744 was frozen in the same place for all three shots.

In Slides 1 &2 the spotter a/c is also frozen in the same location. I tried to...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
25th Aug 2004, 10:57
Replies: 48
Views: 13,947
Posted By down&out

Don't know how I quite ended up here... But...

Don't know how I quite ended up here...

But this had me intrigued. So I thought a quick way to see if its just down to the telephoto lens is to try it on MS FS200x. Setup the t/o paused at the...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2004, 16:12
Replies: 79
Views: 6,632
Posted By down&out

Pat, Glad to see AOPA responding here - I am...

Pat,

Glad to see AOPA responding here - I am member (so baised) but publicly showing your/our involvement here is a good thing.

My question is, having seen more of the "inside" of the process...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Aug 2004, 09:49
Replies: 64
Views: 6,063
Posted By down&out

I must add my thanks too: BRL thanks for...

I must add my thanks too:

BRL thanks for organising it.
Gareth and Angela a sincere thanks for giving up your afternoons to show us around, great to see the 'other' side of the radio and...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2004, 02:22
Replies: 0
Views: 545
Posted By down&out

Eurocontrol wants to charge for ALL flights

Eurocontrol are proposing we are directly charged potentially for each flight we make for ATC, MET, AIS & SAR costs.

In particular they say:


We need to respond with our views on this – there...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Aug 2004, 22:06
Replies: 33
Views: 3,644
Posted By down&out

Interesting thread- coupled with our dear friend...

Interesting thread- coupled with our dear friend going through Eastbourne, shows the value of flight planning and flight plans.

On the question of "how many know" I guess the answer is probably...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2004, 18:38
Replies: 180
Views: 23,414
Posted By down&out

Obs Cop I'll add to the complements. I got...

Obs Cop

I'll add to the complements. I got my IMC a number of years ago, but is currently lapsed- so a great prompt for me to renew it.

You comment on the weather reminded me of the last time...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Aug 2004, 14:34
Replies: 11
Views: 5,596
Posted By down&out

I must agree about this. I'd seen it on the SIA...

I must agree about this. I'd seen it on the SIA website for the last year or two as "not available yet".

Lets just hope more of the airports put in a web terminal. I was in Dijon last year and...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Aug 2004, 00:08
Replies: 59
Views: 5,707
Posted By down&out

Hear Hear Tim.

Hear Hear Tim.
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2004, 23:55
Replies: 13
Views: 894
Posted By down&out

My GPS III came with a basic mounting bracket...

My GPS III came with a basic mounting bracket (standard I believe) that allows you to till the angle of view. - it looks like Genghis' one has one as well.

I found on all piper yokes the cheapest...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2004, 16:39
Replies: 28
Views: 3,617
Posted By down&out

True - but if we want to hijack the thread onto...

True - but if we want to hijack the thread onto what is actually useful....

Then as stated: TAFs, F214 & F215 for same day forecast, and for longer range the Met Office charts - available on...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2004, 08:53
Replies: 64
Views: 6,063
Posted By down&out

I'd love to go - they are in my area and I've use...

I'd love to go - they are in my area and I've use them when I go past, so it would be great to see things from their side.

D&O

[Edited to add:]
I'd also be interested in seeing the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2004, 00:18
Replies: 115
Views: 10,544
Posted By down&out

Me too! Put me down for a badge and car sticker,...

Me too! Put me down for a badge and car sticker, if they're made

D&O.
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