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Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2008, 08:48
Replies: 10
Views: 921
Posted By DRJAD

I agree with Keygrip, absolutely.

I agree with Keygrip, absolutely.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2008, 15:23
Replies: 15
Views: 1,111
Posted By DRJAD

Albeit routing only from Carlisle, but I have had...

Albeit routing only from Carlisle, but I have had no problem with getting a transit across the southern part of the Scottish TMA at around FL70 (IIRC) to route something similar to TRN - TABIT -...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2007, 12:04
Replies: 53
Views: 7,039
Posted By DRJAD

I would certainly use Lee-on-Solent if it were...

I would certainly use Lee-on-Solent if it were available. I often have business in the Portsmouth area, and to be able to get close would be a major attraction in flying there from the far north...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2007, 14:03
Replies: 33
Views: 5,462
Posted By DRJAD

I learnt at Sherburn, but have since moved away...

I learnt at Sherburn, but have since moved away and now fly mainly from elsewhere.

One thing that was characteristic of the flying training side of it was the sense of encouragement to realise...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2007, 08:53
Replies: 23
Views: 3,887
Posted By DRJAD

As with any activity where some physical skill...

As with any activity where some physical skill has to be integrated with some mental agility there can be problems related to aptitude.

However age alone is NOT necessarily one of those problems....
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Apr 2007, 08:45
Replies: 27
Views: 4,666
Posted By DRJAD

As a fairly recently ex-student (PPL-2002,...

As a fairly recently ex-student (PPL-2002, IMCR-2003), may I add my encouragement and also endorse the point behind Flintstone's remark quoted above?

I had to privilege of flying with some really,...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2007, 17:58
Replies: 65
Views: 14,734
Posted By DRJAD

Important, I think, notwithstanding the legal...

Important, I think, notwithstanding the legal arguments, to look at the substrate upn which this is happening - i.e. Sherburn Aero Club.

As an ex-student there, now moved away and consequently no...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2007, 17:59
Replies: 183
Views: 18,544
Posted By DRJAD

I quite agree, and am grateful as a PPL/IMCR...

I quite agree, and am grateful as a PPL/IMCR holder for Bose-X's efforts.

I have an IMCR as stated, and use it frequently. However, I would be grateful for the opportunity to gain an IR in a way...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2006, 09:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,849
Posted By DRJAD

Are you not talking of anisometropia, rather than...

Are you not talking of anisometropia, rather than astigmatism?
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2006, 12:17
Replies: 26
Views: 2,441
Posted By DRJAD

Surely, by 'raising the bar' for entry, as in...

Surely, by 'raising the bar' for entry, as in other fields of endeavour, we would be setting an environment where greater skill at flying became a new norm, and so onwards.

Why settle for either...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2006, 17:05
Replies: 26
Views: 2,441
Posted By DRJAD

What long words? I merely write as I speak. ...

What long words? I merely write as I speak.

Mad_Bear's witticism about topiary is relevant on both sides of the discussion, I think. I believe, personally, that there should be some abstract...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2006, 12:16
Replies: 26
Views: 2,441
Posted By DRJAD

mad_bear: I take the point, and in certain areas...

mad_bear: I take the point, and in certain areas of endeavour would agree with what I think is the thrust of your argument.
I suspect, though, (and I further suspect that this may prove to be an...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2006, 10:54
Replies: 26
Views: 2,441
Posted By DRJAD

You have, of course, a valid point. However, my...

You have, of course, a valid point. However, my point concerned all of the syllabus, not just Air Law - though personally I did not find recalling a few arbitrary facts from a read through the Thom...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2006, 13:17
Replies: 69
Views: 13,209
Posted By DRJAD

I'd be inclined to think of the safety sense...

I'd be inclined to think of the safety sense leaflet as the basic, generic word on the subject - and couple it with any actual, experiential knowledge of the engine in question.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2006, 13:13
Replies: 22
Views: 3,233
Posted By DRJAD

I gained an NPPL, but then almost immediately...

I gained an NPPL, but then almost immediately gained a JAR-PPL.
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2006, 13:10
Replies: 26
Views: 2,441
Posted By DRJAD

Personally, I'm not in favour of what I...

Personally, I'm not in favour of what I understand to the the idea of the Confuser, though I hasten to add that I have never seen a copy.
To my mind, the vast majority of what you are asked to study...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2006, 08:32
Replies: 26
Views: 2,441
Posted By DRJAD

I trained at Sherburn, probably not all that far...

I trained at Sherburn, probably not all that far from you Orville.

I definitely ruled out going to America for training, and found that the weather situation (started in August, gained NPPL at...
Forum: ATC Issues
5th Sep 2006, 14:52
Replies: 0
Views: 673
Posted By DRJAD

Vote of thanks - Newcastle

What turned out, after landing, to be a non-event after a 'gear unsafe' warning during a flight to Carlisle on Sunday last (3/9).

Diversion to Newcastle was handled with great calmness which...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2006, 10:27
Replies: 39
Views: 3,888
Posted By DRJAD

Try Scotland! :)

Try Scotland! :)
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2006, 07:20
Replies: 39
Views: 3,888
Posted By DRJAD

I believe there is some confusion amongst some,...

I believe there is some confusion amongst some, who refer to Class F Advisory Routes as (pseudo) airways. One can, of course plan as an IMCR holder to fly on these.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2006, 11:15
Replies: 16
Views: 1,127
Posted By DRJAD

Read as many of the Thom texts (I do not know the...

Read as many of the Thom texts (I do not know the others) as you can, with the possible exception, for the moment, of volume V.

Ensure that you think about each concept sufficiently to understand...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2006, 07:56
Replies: 6
Views: 956
Posted By DRJAD

Personal experience encompassed several (about 12...

Personal experience encompassed several (about 12 I think) instructors during PPL.

I felt it beneficial, it gave me more dimensions to appreciate, and I was very clear about what I wanted from...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2006, 14:02
Replies: 212
Views: 20,411
Posted By DRJAD

A valuable, in my view, thread - and good to see...

A valuable, in my view, thread - and good to see it being actively continued by the orginator and others to form a genuine debate.
However apposite or inapposite the examples quoted, the fact...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2006, 14:03
Replies: 19
Views: 1,242
Posted By DRJAD

It is actually, of course, a licence.

It is actually, of course, a licence.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2006, 14:28
Replies: 34
Views: 3,106
Posted By DRJAD

19th August is a Saturday, so its unlikely I'll...

19th August is a Saturday, so its unlikely I'll be able to to get an aircraft for such a trip.

However, an alternative airfield in the general vicinity of SW Scotland might be Islay. Went there...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2006, 13:25
Replies: 34
Views: 3,106
Posted By DRJAD

Oban seems a good idea - perhaps in July or...

Oban seems a good idea - perhaps in July or August (my preference would be for a weekday - though I realise it might not be to everyone's taste).

Presumably nothing to preclude a northerner going...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2006, 09:38
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By DRJAD

Yes, AVGAS by bowser. When we went there a...

Yes, AVGAS by bowser.

When we went there a couple of weeks ago the bowser team that day was being trained in its operation, and great care was taken to ensure that what I wanted, and what I got,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Jun 2006, 15:14
Replies: 19
Views: 2,925
Posted By DRJAD

I had some superb instructors, both young and not...

I had some superb instructors, both young and not so young, for my PPL and IMCR. They were able to enthuse me with their attitude and love of flying, and pass on the enthusiasm to keep learning.
...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2006, 11:44
Replies: 20
Views: 3,202
Posted By DRJAD

As a setter of questions for other disciplines I...

As a setter of questions for other disciplines I can assure readers that it is quite an art. Though that is not to say that it is without its own fun!
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jun 2006, 12:20
Replies: 42
Views: 4,172
Posted By DRJAD

I really don't think joining a group or syndicate...

I really don't think joining a group or syndicate is absolutely necessary in order to be able to expand one's horizons.

It may be desirable so to do, if one has the available capital to tie up in...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2006, 14:57
Replies: 42
Views: 4,172
Posted By DRJAD

I agree in respect of navigation training. I...

I agree in respect of navigation training. I would certainly not advocate becoming dependent on GPS, or any one navigation toolset.

I believe, however, that it is not unreasonable to expect to...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2006, 10:50
Replies: 42
Views: 4,172
Posted By DRJAD

I agree with virtually all that has been written...

I agree with virtually all that has been written so far about this subject. The remedies are generally obvious, but the will amongst clubs and flying organisations does not often seem to be there....
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2006, 10:14
Replies: 25
Views: 2,401
Posted By DRJAD

Almost exactly my thoughts about this. Only I...

Almost exactly my thoughts about this. Only I would/do fly north, since I prefer to be cooler!

No interest in aerobatics as such, though I do recognise the benefit from increased motor skills.
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2006, 09:29
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By DRJAD

Basic reply from someone similarly qualified and...

Basic reply from someone similarly qualified and experienced as you, though a hirer rather than owner of decently equipped aircraft.

I would go for an IR like a shot if I had the money. Access...
Forum: Private Flying
24th May 2006, 09:25
Replies: 24
Views: 2,197
Posted By DRJAD

That is the kernel of it all. In other words...

That is the kernel of it all. In other words think of the shape of a sine wave, that will tell you roughly how much value to apply to the actual crosswind according to its angle.

One of the...
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