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29th Jan 2008, 09:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,825
Posted By Bodie

I have some basic calculations I use. Some might...

I have some basic calculations I use. Some might seem really basic, but here we go.

1. Calculate your true airspeed

I calculate this by taking the altitude in thousands of feet and multiplying...
26th Apr 2006, 21:11
Replies: 15
Views: 1,771
Posted By Bodie

Anyone reading the replies above can take it on...

Anyone reading the replies above can take it on good authority that almost nothing mentioned is true whatsoever.
Forum: Tech Log
3rd Dec 2005, 17:30
Replies: 27
Views: 7,592
Posted By Bodie

Try Aerodymanics For Naval Aviators. ISBN...

Try Aerodymanics For Naval Aviators.

ISBN 156027140X

Quite a good book for reference but does go well beyond ATPL theoretical knowledge so be prepared to cut out the bits that are not...
5th Nov 2005, 10:30
Replies: 23
Views: 10,008
Posted By Bodie

What I say is this. When lining up to take off,...

What I say is this. When lining up to take off, note the height of the aircraft above the ground and the picture straight ahead.

When flying the final approach, I say "When the reference point...
26th Sep 2005, 11:40
Replies: 15
Views: 4,321
Posted By Bodie

I think perhaps people are overlooking the most...

I think perhaps people are overlooking the most obvious school to go for here. Ravenair have recently started operating from Barton with much lower prices than the Lancs Aero Club.

If you are...
Replies: 54
Views: 6,750
Posted By Bodie

Hi guys Don't let Mark Birkett wind you up....

Hi guys

Don't let Mark Birkett wind you up. I've had dealings with him in the past. He is one of those people who analyse schools to death, no correction, get other people to analyse schools to...
24th Apr 2005, 09:42
Replies: 1
Views: 963
Posted By Bodie

Flying Paddy, Check your PMs Bodie

Flying Paddy, Check your PMs

Bodie
Replies: 5
Views: 1,093
Posted By Bodie

Hi there Went to EFT last September through...

Hi there

Went to EFT last September through 2 hurricanes and even then the accomodation was never a problem. It is however, in my opinion, over priced for what you get, but worth it if only to be...
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By Bodie

Somebody kill me, please.

Somebody kill me, please.
19th Aug 2004, 08:43
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By Bodie

Hello David, Well you've decided to tread a...

Hello David,

Well you've decided to tread a path that many thousands of people have chosen. It will be hard but rewarding work.

Firstly, I must point out that you have posted in the wrong...
12th Aug 2004, 11:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,499
Posted By Bodie

Interesting, but I think it's more of a loophole...

Interesting, but I think it's more of a loophole than anything practical. For example, the legalities may come in to question when climbing through cloud in the first place.

I'd like to hear...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Aug 2004, 11:12
Replies: 21
Views: 4,055
Posted By Bodie

Hi Mak, Not sure if you were IFR or not but...

Hi Mak,

Not sure if you were IFR or not but the low level corridor is there specifically to reduce transits through Liverpool and Manchester zones.

I know the low level like the back of my...
Replies: 13
Views: 1,642
Posted By Bodie

Scroggs, you have compared the workload for all...

Scroggs, you have compared the workload for all 14 ATPL exams with 3 or 4 GCSE's. I do not agree.

Firstly, any comparison of this nature is almost futile, even comparing degrees. Why? Well to...
20th May 2004, 07:43
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By Bodie

Aztec Technical Data

I am hoping to buy a share in an Aztec later in the year and am looking for as much technical data for it as possible.

I've searches for resources online without luck. Can anyone point me to a...
3rd May 2004, 18:24
Replies: 3
Views: 954
Posted By Bodie

Thanks Guys Chilli monster - I spoke to...

Thanks Guys

Chilli monster - I spoke to someone who mentioned that thread but I couldn't find it. Never thought of looking under ATC Issues.

Cheers!
3rd May 2004, 11:46
Replies: 3
Views: 954
Posted By Bodie

Cloud Break Assistance

Hello there,

Just wondering if anyone had any experience of a cloud break procedure when en route to land at an aerodrome visually.

I believe Edinburgh provide this service for flights landing...
2nd Feb 2004, 22:49
Replies: 48
Views: 6,135
Posted By Bodie

Kolibear Just reading your second paragraph....

Kolibear

Just reading your second paragraph. I may have misunderstood you but dead cut is not referring to turning the both mags off, instead you are checking briefly that both mags are at least...
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By Bodie

Unused? What an idiot for not using it! I didnt...

Unused? What an idiot for not using it! I didnt think it was possible to learn gyros without it! hehe
Replies: 14
Views: 1,257
Posted By Bodie

I'm only going to reply to point 3, because the...

I'm only going to reply to point 3, because the other questions have already been answered well enough.

The motivational issue raised by FFF is very important. Different people motivate themselves...
4th Dec 2003, 18:21
Replies: 4
Views: 2,222
Posted By Bodie

Can't beleive this old chestnut is doing the...

Can't beleive this old chestnut is doing the rounds still.

Check this out

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/berkshire/3233169.stm
17th Nov 2003, 16:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,115
Posted By Bodie

Take it with a pinch of salt but see ...

Take it with a pinch of salt but see

http://www.ppjn.com/html/jairberlin.html
10th Nov 2003, 16:18
Replies: 26
Views: 3,649
Posted By Bodie

I'm not so sure about the statement of not having...

I'm not so sure about the statement of not having the presence of mind to include pitot heat when under pressure. That could apply to so many aspects of flying, hence the reason we have FREDA checks...
Replies: 18
Views: 1,184
Posted By Bodie

Ethansa Sounds like your describing my first...

Ethansa

Sounds like your describing my first trial lesson completely!

I had this nauseated feeling from the wing-overs done (at my request) by the instructor.

When I got back on the ground I...
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By Bodie

You cannot go wrong. You will not find a bad word...

You cannot go wrong. You will not find a bad word said against them on here. Go for it and enjoy! I'.m on Mod2 and still think the notes are excellent :ok:
Replies: 18
Views: 1,184
Posted By Bodie

sinsall Your response is quite normal and...

sinsall

Your response is quite normal and your body will grow used to these stresses. Your body experiences 2g in a 60degree level turn, which unless you go in to aeros, is probably the most your...
Replies: 1
Views: 762
Posted By Bodie

There are a host of people doing CPL courses in...

There are a host of people doing CPL courses in the NW:

1- Ravenair at Liverpool
2- A few Blackpool based training companies
3- JD aviation at Manchester in association with Manchester School of...
8th Oct 2003, 22:17
Replies: 7
Views: 1,204
Posted By Bodie

Time for a server upgrade me thinks. I'd better...

Time for a server upgrade me thinks. I'd better order my own personal title to help pay for it.
29th Sep 2003, 20:46
Replies: 9
Views: 1,102
Posted By Bodie

Logbook entries

When logging time in your private logbook (i.e. not commercial) do you use aerodrome designators in the "From" "To" columns e.g. EG?? etc or do you write the name?

I would like to put in the...
29th Sep 2003, 15:55
Replies: 263
Views: 93,627
Posted By Bodie

I flew a tomahawk from Cumbernauld some time...

I flew a tomahawk from Cumbernauld some time back, reg was either G-OOAL or G-OAAL, either way it just needed an exclamation mark on the end and would be ideal for a football lover.

Just looked on...
Replies: 11
Views: 1,157
Posted By Bodie

There are already a couple of recent threads on...

There are already a couple of recent threads on this subject
8th Sep 2003, 17:17
Replies: 31
Views: 3,074
Posted By Bodie

SOLOWFLYER THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE. NOT QUITE SURE...

SOLOWFLYER THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE. NOT QUITE SURE WHY YOU NEED TO SHOUT THOUGH.
6th Sep 2003, 06:20
Replies: 13
Views: 866
Posted By Bodie

Sounds like fun. I'll see if I can book the plane...

Sounds like fun. I'll see if I can book the plane and get a few passengers

Bodie
Replies: 30
Views: 3,100
Posted By Bodie

Provided you have a little extra spare cash, I'd...

Provided you have a little extra spare cash, I'd always recommend buying a share in an aircraft and flying in the UK.

I'm flying a PA28 - my wet hourly rate is less than hiring an a/c in the US...
31st Aug 2003, 20:13
Replies: 17
Views: 1,016
Posted By Bodie

Might be a bit far but there is the Lancs Aero...

Might be a bit far but there is the Lancs Aero Club at Barton. www.lancsaeroclub.co.uk

Bodie
29th Aug 2003, 19:15
Replies: 20
Views: 2,198
Posted By Bodie

I bought a standard pair of Ray Bans then had a...

I bought a standard pair of Ray Bans then had a prescription windscreen fitted to my PA28.

The other shareholders always complain of headaches after flying. Why is that?
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