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Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2008, 16:58
Replies: 74
Views: 17,470
Posted By drauk

Oh I don't know... A single simple URL (Fly...

Oh I don't know... A single simple URL (Fly (http://fly.dsc.net/tra)) will give you all current RA(T)'s in about 30K, works fine on small screen, etc.
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
18th Aug 2008, 21:48
Replies: 69
Views: 10,318
Posted By drauk

What MightyGem is seeing is what happens when the...

What MightyGem is seeing is what happens when the browser downloads the HTML for the page, but can't download the style sheet, images, javascript files, etc. The reason for this, presumably, is...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2008, 11:16
Replies: 38
Views: 10,049
Posted By drauk

I've had 4 flight reviews; 1 in the UK and 3 in...

I've had 4 flight reviews; 1 in the UK and 3 in the US, each with a different instructor. All were very different and only one (in the US) involved even talking about charts and airspace, let alone...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2008, 17:00
Replies: 13
Views: 1,267
Posted By drauk

How about a "see for yourself" answer? Fly...

How about a "see for yourself" answer?

Fly (http://fly.dsc.net/u/Info?id=16139000&limit=10&showmaps=1)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jul 2008, 22:13
Replies: 13
Views: 1,352
Posted By drauk

£5 per Mb is pretty expensive these days. For...

£5 per Mb is pretty expensive these days. For the UK it is VERY expensive - T-Mobile is £7.50 a month for unlimited data and roaming is £1.50 per Mb in Western Europe.

See:

Detailed Costs -...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jun 2008, 12:26
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By drauk

NOTAM usage survey - please fill in

With the recent changes to the AIS website in the UK the subject of NOTAMs is being discussed again. However, even those of us involved in the topic don't have much hard data as to how many people...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2008, 17:53
Replies: 59
Views: 5,634
Posted By drauk

(This isn't a wind up - I am genuinely interested...

(This isn't a wind up - I am genuinely interested in the answers)

As will become clear, I know nothing about permit/microlight operations...

If a pilot is suitably qualified (IMCR/IR) is it...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jun 2008, 12:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,261
Posted By drauk

Flying on your own there are no legal...

Flying on your own there are no legal requirements for currency. Just jump in and go.
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2008, 22:06
Replies: 25
Views: 2,378
Posted By drauk

LH2 wrote: Not quite sure how you...

LH2 wrote:



Not quite sure how you managed to read bickering in to what I wrote. I pointed out that in my opinion it seems a bit cheeky, that's all, to charge someone to fly on a journey that...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2008, 18:47
Replies: 25
Views: 2,378
Posted By drauk

LF, I've done near north east to west to...

LF,

I've done near north east to west to south west and back again in 7 days, so I would say 3 days is plenty if the purpose of this trip is flying rather than visiting the places en-route. And...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Apr 2008, 21:19
Replies: 48
Views: 8,886
Posted By drauk

"the owner's longer term plans would make any...

"the owner's longer term plans would make any such investment a waste of money."

hahahahahahaha. His "longer term" plans? Have you met the owner?
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2008, 12:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By drauk

That was me (in the aircraft, rather than in the...

That was me (in the aircraft, rather than in the stolen car).

The police heli had asked for us to not take off, which is just as well, because he came over my head at a couple of hundred feet or...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2008, 21:30
Replies: 13
Views: 1,474
Posted By drauk

421C's description of the process matches my...

421C's description of the process matches my understanding of how mine was done precisely. It was done by Tatenhil Avionics for a fairly modest fee, though it did take them a cool 11 months.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2008, 01:35
Replies: 13
Views: 1,474
Posted By drauk

It took me nearly a year, but I got it. The...

It took me nearly a year, but I got it. The installers gave me the run around for a while, but finally got it all signed off by the Avionics Inspector at the London International Field Office. ...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2007, 11:30
Replies: 193
Views: 24,685
Posted By drauk

Bose-X wrote: hahahahha. The moderators of...

Bose-X wrote:

hahahahha. The moderators of PPRuNe have a "quote of the week" thread to keep them amused. If they had a "Pot/kettle incident" thread this would be pinned permanently to the top of...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2007, 08:40
Replies: 60
Views: 10,075
Posted By drauk

hobbit1983, Your posts would suggest that...

hobbit1983,

Your posts would suggest that you are trying to take a considered and diligent approach to flying in IMC. On that basis, why not buy yourself a handheld GPS? It's nothing to do with...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2007, 08:10
Replies: 193
Views: 24,685
Posted By drauk

I agree that driving instead when the weather is...

I agree that driving instead when the weather is bad is sometimes a wise choice, but generally less so if you're going for an annual, don't you find?
Forum: Private Flying
5th Oct 2007, 09:39
Replies: 13
Views: 1,373
Posted By drauk

Earplugs. Seriously, noise is VERY fatiguing.

Earplugs. Seriously, noise is VERY fatiguing.
Forum: Private Flying
4th Oct 2007, 21:56
Replies: 52
Views: 23,498
Posted By drauk

No. Out of interest, why do you want to?

No.

Out of interest, why do you want to?
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2007, 08:11
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By drauk

I don't think that it will eliminate CFIT to any...

I don't think that it will eliminate CFIT to any extent greater than existing modern GPS systems do. All modern kit has built in terrain awareness and you can't miss the warnings. That being said,...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2007, 11:52
Replies: 37
Views: 3,582
Posted By drauk

I'd recommend that you read this: ...

I'd recommend that you read this:

http://photo.net/equipment/building-a-digital-slr-system/

which just so happens to have been written by a pilot. It's Ameri-centric but all the same models...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2007, 20:55
Replies: 156
Views: 17,668
Posted By drauk

I'm with Bose. I never do checks. :ok:

I'm with Bose. I never do checks. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2007, 13:29
Replies: 52
Views: 23,498
Posted By drauk

No need for that - just get someone to buy the...

No need for that - just get someone to buy the aeroplane and the ad will go away!

http://fly.dsc.net/fs/n22nn
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2007, 13:12
Replies: 52
Views: 23,498
Posted By drauk

Better without the advert it may look, but I've...

Better without the advert it may look, but I've not asked for nor received a single penny from anyone for running the site 24/7 for several years. You don't seriously expect me not to take up an...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2007, 13:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,115
Posted By drauk

Southampton Boat Show

I want to fly to the Southampton Boat Show on Monday. Don't much care about hefty landing fees, but I understand that Southampton are fully booked. What is the next most convenient airfield? 400m...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2007, 19:35
Replies: 30
Views: 4,900
Posted By drauk

"Reasonable" is a very subjective term,...

"Reasonable" is a very subjective term, especially when it comes to costs.

There are several that meet the other basic criteria, including the Cessna 182, like http://fly.dsc.net/fs/n22nn...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2007, 09:20
Replies: 12
Views: 1,323
Posted By drauk

I have had a Zaon XRX PCAS for about 25 hours...

I have had a Zaon XRX PCAS for about 25 hours now. It's very good and the previous complaints I'd heard about it showing traffic which doesn't exist don't seem to be accurate. Height and position...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2007, 20:31
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By drauk

Their advice is also that higher RPM is better...

Their advice is also that higher RPM is better for an engine than lower RPM (at equivalent power), because higher RPM results in lower cylinder pressures. This contradicts the common sense view,...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2007, 15:08
Replies: 18
Views: 2,319
Posted By drauk

No. Such a thing doesn't exist (in the UK).

No. Such a thing doesn't exist (in the UK).
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2007, 07:50
Replies: 66
Views: 7,551
Posted By drauk

Except at Elstree, where additionally the first...

Except at Elstree, where additionally the first turn in a left hand circuit off of runway 26 is to the right. Not that you're allowed to fly circuits...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2007, 12:55
Replies: 44
Views: 6,598
Posted By drauk

So many people seem to say "avoid 2,000' because...

So many people seem to say "avoid 2,000' because everybody flies there" that I fly at exactly 2,000' with my eyes shut.
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2007, 23:57
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By drauk

What kind of aircraft are you looking for? I may...

What kind of aircraft are you looking for? I may have an option for you. PM if you prefer.
Forum: ATC Issues
7th Aug 2007, 15:24
Replies: 21
Views: 2,963
Posted By drauk

My site (fly.dsc.net) provides buttons for...

My site (fly.dsc.net) provides buttons for "today" and "tomorrow" which save typing and making a mess of the dates. It will also warn you if the end date is before today or the start date is more...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Aug 2007, 16:07
Replies: 23
Views: 8,672
Posted By drauk

Sorry, but you're going to have give me a little...

Sorry, but you're going to have give me a little more of a clue as to what happens with regard to your registering problem. Note also that you don't need to register to do anything, unless you want...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2007, 19:31
Replies: 23
Views: 8,672
Posted By drauk

Page expiry - are you using Internet Explorer by...

Page expiry - are you using Internet Explorer by any chance? If so, avoid using the Back button - click the link to move back instead.
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