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Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2016, 11:56
Replies: 575
Views: 195,005
Posted By pbrookes

Let's hope they find him safe and well!

Let's hope they find him safe and well!
Forum: Private Flying
7th Oct 2014, 13:50
Replies: 64
Views: 19,679
Posted By pbrookes

Depends whether you want to be fashion conscious...

Depends whether you want to be fashion conscious or warm!

I wear one, not because I want to be seen as an aviation hero, but because I don't have a cockpit heater and those leather jackets with a...
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2011, 20:12
Replies: 18
Views: 4,816
Posted By pbrookes

It was flying above the dual carriageway at 100...

It was flying above the dual carriageway at 100 ft, for over two miles at high speed, so defo not landing!
Forum: Rotorheads
29th Jul 2011, 20:02
Replies: 18
Views: 4,816
Posted By pbrookes

Black Ops helicopter near Redditch

I was flying past Redditch this evening about 1,000ft QNH when I saw a light moving along the Bromsgrove Highway from west to east at about 100ft. As I got closer, I could see it was a black or very...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2010, 08:00
Replies: 29
Views: 10,222
Posted By pbrookes

... and by Colin Bodilll ( Colin Bodill -...

... and by Colin Bodilll ( Colin Bodill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Bodill)
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2009, 14:19
Replies: 12
Views: 6,000
Posted By pbrookes

I used to fly a mark II which was great fun,...

I used to fly a mark II which was great fun, although endurance was limited by my two 20 ltr wing tanks and my 18ltr / hr 582 up front! Loved every minute of it, except when a particularly...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2009, 15:53
Replies: 7
Views: 936
Posted By pbrookes

A lovely airfield, friendly air/ground and a good...

A lovely airfield, friendly air/ground and a good café! :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2009, 10:00
Replies: 5
Views: 2,449
Posted By pbrookes

Aircraft Down in Cleve Prior

Man airlifted to hospital after plane crash in Cleeve Prior (From Tewkesbury Admag)...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jun 2009, 10:43
Replies: 32
Views: 5,388
Posted By pbrookes

BBC NEWS | England | Missing pilot flew to...

BBC NEWS | England | Missing pilot flew to Switzerland (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8082829.stm)

BBC News are reporting the pilot landed in Switzerland! If that's true it will be hefty bill...
Forum: ATC Issues
14th May 2009, 12:13
Replies: 188
Views: 18,840
Posted By pbrookes

mr 777 - the 7 pages (now 8 with this!) is...

mr 777 - the 7 pages (now 8 with this!) is debating that what you call "best practice" actually isn't in the real world! Making that unnecessary statement will not prevent some pilots from...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2008, 13:06
Replies: 19
Views: 1,735
Posted By pbrookes

I wish for my instructor to take over when I get...

I wish for my instructor to take over when I get into difficulty. Unfortunately, he left the cockpit 10 years ago!:ooh:

Enjoy! And learn from these "corrections" from your instructor! On the whole...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Sep 2008, 14:44
Replies: 245
Views: 22,087
Posted By pbrookes

Problems with no boarding card

I was flying to Edinburgh on SleazyJet out of Luton a few years ago, when both the Edinburgh and delayed Glasgow flights were called for boarding at the same time. Everyone handed their re-useable...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Sep 2008, 15:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,566
Posted By pbrookes

I used to fly a Kitfox II and it was quick and...

I used to fly a Kitfox II and it was quick and easy to rig/de-rig and I had a trailer to tow it, but bought some additional wing braces for towing with fuel in the wing tanks.

The only downside...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2008, 21:31
Replies: 29
Views: 4,370
Posted By pbrookes

Caught him/her !!

Let's just say that I managed to read the registration without binoculars, and now know that the aircraft is registered in Cambridgeshire! :=
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Sep 2008, 14:19
Replies: 29
Views: 4,370
Posted By pbrookes

OK own up! Was it you?

Who was it flying the Cessna 150 in low circles over a large village south west of EGBB for over half an hour this afternoon? :D

My neighbour, who is usually tolerant, started whinging about...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Sep 2008, 13:25
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By pbrookes

Thanks Vaffpax! The reason I posted on this...

Thanks Vaffpax!

The reason I posted on this forum was that Virgin didn't know anything. At one point they advised me the flight had landed an hour early until I pointed out the date to them and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
2nd Sep 2008, 10:39
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By pbrookes

VS40 delay in Chicago

Anyone know the reason behind the delay in this flight?

My 78 year-old mother was due to catch it on her first holiday abroad on her own last night. She is in bits because she thought she was...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2008, 15:11
Replies: 201
Views: 14,207
Posted By pbrookes

New legislation on the way?

I can see the next piece of legislation now!

"Due to the possible threat of light aircraft being used by terrorists, all GA aircraft will now be grounded indefinitely and private pilots detained...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2008, 12:22
Replies: 64
Views: 16,054
Posted By pbrookes

Mariner9, Which insurance company do you...

Mariner9,

Which insurance company do you work for?

The small print on my policy states that if I fly outside the limitations of the permit (exceeding MTOW) then the cover is withdrawn!
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2008, 13:01
Replies: 64
Views: 16,054
Posted By pbrookes

If you take off weighing above the MTOW and have...

If you take off weighing above the MTOW and have an incident that involves an insurance claim, the insurance assessor will calculate your total AUW at take-off and if an ounce (gram) over your MTOW...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2008, 09:42
Replies: 116
Views: 13,900
Posted By pbrookes

There is a certain arrogance coming across on...

There is a certain arrogance coming across on this discussion that seems to be "put up or shut up!" which is not very helpful. The whole idea of a consultation is to get the views from all parties...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2008, 18:38
Replies: 116
Views: 13,900
Posted By pbrookes

A friend of mine owns land with a public footpath...

A friend of mine owns land with a public footpath across it. I am going to suggest that he charges walkers for the privilege of enjoying HIS countryside. After all, walkers are a minority, so why...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2008, 11:23
Replies: 116
Views: 13,900
Posted By pbrookes

Thumbs down Do the military have TCAS fitted to all aircraft?...

Do the military have TCAS fitted to all aircraft? The number of airprox reports with miltary aircraft leads me to believe Mode-S won't change that!

As for more CAS - going north or south from the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th May 2008, 10:33
Replies: 116
Views: 13,900
Posted By pbrookes

Angry This reminds me of a recent conversation over...

This reminds me of a recent conversation over wearing hi-viz airside at a quiet airfield! A bloke intercepts said pilot at the perimeter. "You're supposed to wear hi-viz airside!"

Pilot: "Who said...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2008, 11:56
Replies: 44
Views: 3,932
Posted By pbrookes

Thanks Airbourne!!:{ If this bright idea...

Thanks Airbourne!!:{

If this bright idea gets adopted by the airlines through reading this thread, " ... I will hunt you down and gut you like a fish!" to quote the Grinch!:O
Forum: Private Flying
30th Apr 2008, 15:03
Replies: 44
Views: 3,932
Posted By pbrookes

5'11" 110 Kgs - body insulation comes as...

5'11" 110 Kgs - body insulation comes as standard;)
Forum: Private Flying
29th Apr 2008, 12:21
Replies: 54
Views: 4,393
Posted By pbrookes

It has to be "Take my breath away!" from Top Gun...

It has to be "Take my breath away!" from Top Gun - didn't have the F14 nor the attractive instructor!:O
Forum: ATC Issues
16th Aug 2007, 09:17
Replies: 22
Views: 3,294
Posted By pbrookes

I arranged a visit to the local ATC for a number...

I arranged a visit to the local ATC for a number of us local flyers so we could gain an understanding and appreciation of what effect out activities had on them and vice versa. Spent a couple of...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2007, 22:35
Replies: 12
Views: 2,119
Posted By pbrookes

I had a Kitfox II 582 for a few years! I loved...

I had a Kitfox II 582 for a few years! I loved it! The only problem was that I would only fly her in near perfect conditions when the wind was straight down the runway at home and the destination....
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Jul 2007, 09:55
Replies: 44
Views: 5,656
Posted By pbrookes

Nicely put Flower. I am a microlight PPL and...

Nicely put Flower.

I am a microlight PPL and have the highest respect for ATCOs 'cos I know that you guys would never knowingly put me in danger, and if I get myself in difficulties you guys will...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jun 2007, 09:19
Replies: 23
Views: 3,826
Posted By pbrookes

Don't you hate it when someone does that? :) ...

Don't you hate it when someone does that? :)

President
Keep Santa Special Society
Forum: ATC Issues
11th May 2007, 22:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By pbrookes

A private strip near Bromsgove.

A private strip near Bromsgove.
Forum: ATC Issues
10th May 2007, 11:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,039
Posted By pbrookes

A question for BHX ATCOs

I have just moved to a strip south west of the BHX zone, and my approach takes me very close to the south west boundary, and just under the 2500'+ CTRL D. I am not transponder equipped, so knowing...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
19th Jan 2007, 10:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,103
Posted By pbrookes

Well, as expect, flight was cancelled as...

Well, as expect, flight was cancelled as Birmingham was beyond cross-wind limits, so spent another night in a Dublin bar drinking Guiness!

Flying back this morning was still bumpy with an...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
16th Jan 2007, 13:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,103
Posted By pbrookes

Thanks The Dean Aer Lingus from Dublin to...

Thanks The Dean

Aer Lingus from Dublin to Birmingham. The wind is forecast westerly(ish) so 33 will be in use. 60 degree crosswind!
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