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Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2002, 06:36
Replies: 24
Views: 4,482
Posted By bottieburp

Red diesel

Call Mark Wilksh on 01280 822208.

He is developing a series of GA diesel engines and will answer all your questions about fuel.

Worth a chat as opposed to an EMail - he is a very interesting...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2002, 13:05
Replies: 22
Views: 2,664
Posted By bottieburp

Enstone Fence Posts

Hi Dusty B

I note your comments about the Enstone fence posts.

THe fence posts at Enstone are a disgrace. I say this as fact because they are a clear hazard to airmen and were thus installed...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Nov 2002, 10:52
Replies: 18
Views: 1,543
Posted By bottieburp

Nimby's

Dear KHorne

I agree entirely!

I take comfort in the fact that he his actions have almost certainly put a blight on his property ie. the risk of serious financial grief if he sells, fails to...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2002, 22:08
Replies: 44
Views: 4,209
Posted By bottieburp

Bolkow 207

Hi Standto!

I can tell that you are hooked on the 207 already!

Why are they so cheap?

Only because they have a little wheel at the back - thats all. As an old git I actually learned on them...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2002, 08:18
Replies: 18
Views: 1,543
Posted By bottieburp

Protesters

I go into Turweston EGBT for fuel and maintenance.

The airfeld - an ex WW2 bomber base - was re-opened 9 years ago and has become an excellent GA site. Well worth a visit.

The owner has pumped...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2002, 07:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By bottieburp

PA 28 Poster

You sad person!

I am sure you can find something just a little more exciting for your privvy wall.........??

BB
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2002, 07:41
Replies: 7
Views: 9,673
Posted By bottieburp

Cherokee 6

Alan M

I have the perfect solution for you!

THere is a 6/300 for hire at Turweston EGBT (near Silverstone).

Why not get across there and get checked out - hire it for an hour or two and then...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2002, 07:28
Replies: 44
Views: 4,209
Posted By bottieburp

What to buy

I think if I was looking now for a fun aircraft that could also carry 4 people at a good speed and in comfort, the secret is now out!

Take a look at the Bolkow 207.

A large, impressive 4-seat...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2002, 17:12
Replies: 14
Views: 1,273
Posted By bottieburp

AN2? Forget it!

You can find these in Eastern Europe by the hundred for tuppence ha'penny.

Ask youself why you don't see many of them in the UK?

THey are enormous - a mini airliner really - and with a 1000hp...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2002, 16:53
Replies: 23
Views: 3,366
Posted By bottieburp

Gyros

Well Toebrake!

I think the thread you started has proved to be most interesting.

I have read many of Genghis' posts and he speaks words of wisdom.

If you are at least 6 times more likely to...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2002, 08:46
Replies: 23
Views: 3,366
Posted By bottieburp

Gyros

Try to track down a company called 'Gyrate'.

I recall that the owner - a 737 captain - is called Tony Unwin.

I am not sure where they operate from now but operated from Enstone several years...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Nov 2002, 09:28
Replies: 9
Views: 1,301
Posted By bottieburp

Glacier Girl

Tell me - was it pure coincidence that they located Glacier Girl first or did they locate all the others, found them to be too badly crushed and then re-focused on this particular P38?

Is there a...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2002, 07:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,790
Posted By bottieburp

Sad times...

Hi BEagle,

Very sorry to hear that one of the deceased was a good friend - I know exactly how you feel...

A tragedy like this causes devastation to so many people.

Lets wait for the report -...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2002, 20:56
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By bottieburp

Customs

I have been flying into France on quite a regular basis from my Midlands farm strip.

I file to Cherbourg, 'clear' there (rarely any customs officers there - closed on Sundays/ Mondays - Close your...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Nov 2002, 09:23
Replies: 13
Views: 1,561
Posted By bottieburp

Comet

The Comet is there for all to see in Hangar 8. Fly in and have a look for yourselves.

Whilst no engineer, I am told that the damage is not too serious. It might even be possible to straighten the...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2002, 14:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
Posted By bottieburp

Private strips in France

What a contrast between France and England - lots of strips here. However, you struggle to find any small private strips in France.

I was told - how reliably remains to be read here? - that the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2002, 07:37
Replies: 30
Views: 4,030
Posted By bottieburp

Insurance

I would expect any insurance company to balk at paying up if the insured was deemed to have failed to have taken 'reasonable precaution' to prevent the damage.

Leaving an aircraft outside in the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Oct 2002, 13:10
Replies: 93
Views: 13,036
Posted By bottieburp

Pilot

Looks like this has been done to death now.

Some of the posts have been fairly venomous. One can therefore only admire the Pilot team for providing such a full and frank explanation in this 'hang...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Oct 2002, 11:06
Replies: 20
Views: 2,763
Posted By bottieburp

Old Warden

Flying vistors are always welcome at OW - call 01767 627288 and listen to the brief.

For an organised fly-in I am sure that a proper guided tour could be arranged. Ths takes you behind the scenes...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2002, 19:38
Replies: 93
Views: 13,036
Posted By bottieburp

November Pilot

Hi Stampe,

I agree that the Miles feature is really good. Whilst I can be accused of bias (!) there is no denying that the photography is exceptional. Dave Calderwood, Nick Bloom and the modest...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2002, 16:17
Replies: 9
Views: 945
Posted By bottieburp

GNS430

I agree that this a great bit of kit, albeit a bit hefty pricewise at around $9000 excl. VAT, fitting and the VOR/LOC indicator (an extra $3k I seem to recall??)

I have a 430 and a 420 (same thing...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Oct 2002, 09:35
Replies: 93
Views: 13,036
Posted By bottieburp

Pilot

As an avid reader of all 3 and occasional contributor to them -a few letters and, by coincidence my provision of the aircraft for a feature in this month's Pilot (cover feature in TP last year too) I...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2002, 17:58
Replies: 45
Views: 4,893
Posted By bottieburp

Heavy metal syndicates

DC3 operation? Take out your wallets and repeat after me 'help yourself'. More feasible in the USA, not only becaue the fuel is cheaper. I bet it doesn't happen. A pity though - I remember it...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2002, 17:43
Replies: 37
Views: 3,986
Posted By bottieburp

Jumping the flaps

Dear Bluskis,

THere has to be some aerodynamic advantage in this, ie accelerate without the drag of the flaps and then dropping them at the critical speed. However, I suspect that it is something...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2002, 17:33
Replies: 36
Views: 4,530
Posted By bottieburp

Motorgliders

Dear PWP - You are fortunate indeed as a 16 year old kid to get such advice to your wide and varied questions.

THere is a little more relevance to my handle than yours I'm afraid....

I can't...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2002, 14:27
Replies: 37
Views: 3,986
Posted By bottieburp

grass strips

A lot of heavily used grass strips tend to be really rough despite efforts to smooth/ drain them.

I have landed on plenty of strips in 26 years of flying and the roughest ever - ever - is the one...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Oct 2002, 08:19
Replies: 25
Views: 8,119
Posted By bottieburp

Gypsy Engines/ 100LL

Hi Gasax,

I operate 2 Gypsy engines (I call them Pykies!) - a 1 and a 10/2.

THe 1 is unmodded apart from the valve seats, the 10/2 has all the mods.

Both purr away happily on 100LL.

In...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2002, 15:56
Replies: 20
Views: 2,763
Posted By bottieburp

Magister/ Falcon

WHC

I have plenty of really nice professional pictures of both (wait till you see the forthcoming magazine pictures!) but would love to see yours. Please bring them along.

You never know, you...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2002, 12:18
Replies: 20
Views: 2,763
Posted By bottieburp

MMMmmmiles

Messenger G-AKBO has been sold - currently airworthy at Turweston but probably going down to the south coast before too much longer.

New Owners are - The Aerobook Company -...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2002, 02:15
Replies: 8
Views: 6,093
Posted By bottieburp

Scattering ashes from aircraft

The CAA seem happy for this to be done but don't issue any guidelines.

If you are squeamish - skip this!

My experiences last week were... well... unpleasant.

Off to a Southern airfield in my...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Sep 2002, 20:31
Replies: 18
Views: 1,174
Posted By bottieburp

CAVOK

It took until late morning in the Midlands for the cloud to clear but we eventually set off for Cherbourg (no ATC on Sundays/ Mondays - FP closed by phone!) and then 'did' the Normandy beaches -...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Sep 2002, 16:55
Replies: 11
Views: 1,043
Posted By bottieburp

Mag Men Movie

Still no luck on tracing the Antoinette??

Help please!

BottieBurp
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2002, 07:22
Replies: 28
Views: 3,321
Posted By bottieburp

Bottiepouting

An intersting thread with some useful contributions - yes we are all human!

I have been flying for many years as a PPL, I fly a lot - more than 200 hours a year - yet still get the occasional...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Sep 2002, 12:47
Replies: 11
Views: 1,043
Posted By bottieburp

Mag Men

Hi LNS

THe Boxkite and Avro Triplane were pure nostalgia last weekend at OW.

The Demoiselle is in the reserve store at the RAF museum - the dinky little French machine with - it is rumoured - ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Sep 2002, 09:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,043
Posted By bottieburp

Magnificent Men Movie

Can anybody tell me where the Antoinette replica - 'flown' by Edward Fox in the movie - is?

Rumour had it that it was in a museum in Ireland but this has yet to be verified.

Any information...
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