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Search: Posts Made By: Mr Wolfie
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Forum: Private Flying
6th Jun 2004, 21:50
Replies: 72
Views: 7,382
Posted By Mr Wolfie

valenii wrote: This attitude makes...

valenii wrote:



This attitude makes Cirrus drivers and their BRS chutes look remarkably similar to Volvo drivers and their wannabe tanks.

The whole SIPS (side impact protection system)...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2004, 17:50
Replies: 8
Views: 1,260
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Pronto, I'm pretty sure that the relative...

Pronto,

I'm pretty sure that the relative statistical risks for motorcycling and private flying can be ascertained.

There is a "Statistics Year Book" published by the National Statistics...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2004, 19:01
Replies: 12
Views: 1,392
Posted By Mr Wolfie

BoseX and Rustle - I don't want to get in the way...

BoseX and Rustle - I don't want to get in the way of your little "handbags at dawn" routine as it is highly amusing, but I thought it may be time for someone to point out to Rustle that he isn't one...
Forum: Private Flying
1st May 2004, 18:20
Replies: 10
Views: 1,047
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Keef, I'm more than a little envious. Having...

Keef,

I'm more than a little envious. Having travelled pretty much the exact same route a few years ago, (but my rented motorbike) I can imagine that the view "from above" must be truly awesome.
...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2004, 18:05
Replies: 51
Views: 5,309
Posted By Mr Wolfie

......"Why is UK GA full of whinging...

......"Why is UK GA full of whinging gits?"....... whinged Ludwig.:D :p ;)
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2004, 07:22
Replies: 24
Views: 2,539
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Ian, I'm probably teaching grandma to...

Ian,



I'm probably teaching grandma to suck eggs, but don't forget that to return to base will probably not require a simple 180 heading change, but you should treat it as any in-flight...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Mar 2004, 06:06
Replies: 19
Views: 1,388
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Genghis, 2D and others - I fully take on...

Genghis, 2D and others -

I fully take on board what you are saying about certain limitations that may be imposed on the journo in a flight test. A manufacturer, understandably, is not going to...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2004, 06:09
Replies: 19
Views: 1,388
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Interesting that two people already have...

Interesting that two people already have mentioned the Twinstar article. Seems it wasn't just me then that thought this article was a poor imitation of a flight test.

Mr. W
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2004, 13:37
Replies: 19
Views: 1,388
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Magazine flight test articles

I don't want to re-open the "are all mags are rubbish, or which mag is the most rubbish?" debate, but do any other prooners have the feeling we are being shamelessly misled with some of the "flight...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Mar 2004, 07:21
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By Mr Wolfie

On second thoughts, perhaps I'll give it a miss...

On second thoughts, perhaps I'll give it a miss then...:(

Thanks for your comments.
Mr. W

P.S Genghis said ..... "Unless its improved with age...." Is the runway really made of out of mature...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2004, 13:08
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Anyone been to Davidstow Moor?

I've got friends who recently moved nearby and am thinking of giving it a visit. In the AFE 2004 flightguide it seems to suggest it is mainly microlights. Reading betwen the lines (and looking at the...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Mar 2004, 09:25
Replies: 51
Views: 18,690
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Slim20 - It's horses for courses - If you are...

Slim20 - It's horses for courses - If you are able to take 3 weeks off in one go; want to do it on the cheap; or intend to go pro and therefore want to get going as quickly as possible then a trip to...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2004, 17:01
Replies: 63
Views: 8,991
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Mr Wolfie previously said: "Monocock -...

Mr Wolfie previously said:

"Monocock - that's the funniest post I've read in ages".

Actually I've changed my mind. I've just read the Survival Kits thread started by MLS-12D and that is even...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Mar 2004, 13:13
Replies: 63
Views: 8,991
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Monocock - that's the funniest post I've read in...

Monocock - that's the funniest post I've read in ages.:D

Brightened up a very dull afternoon.

Mr. W
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2004, 19:58
Replies: 51
Views: 18,690
Posted By Mr Wolfie

IO540 - I agree with FNG - I can't fault your...

IO540 - I agree with FNG - I can't fault your advice in your last but one post - a good summary of what you can expect during your PPL that might cause unexpected delays and frustrations.

Mr. W
Forum: Private Flying
24th Mar 2004, 17:21
Replies: 51
Views: 18,690
Posted By Mr Wolfie

About 46 or 47 hours over 10 months in the UK,...

About 46 or 47 hours over 10 months in the UK, averaging approximately 1 lesson per week. It was about the right intensity for me, without work and family commitments (Mrs W & 2 wolf cubs) suffering....
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2004, 07:45
Replies: 315
Views: 41,959
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Cubflyer / Flying Dutch - Good news indeed...

Cubflyer / Flying Dutch -

Good news indeed that the rally is on. Lets hope for good weather and a big turn-out. Hopefully, the Association can put some of the recent acrimony behind it and start...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Mar 2004, 07:16
Replies: 96
Views: 10,593
Posted By Mr Wolfie

andrewc wrote - On the contrary, out of the 45...

andrewc wrote -
On the contrary, out of the 45 replies so far, almost all have been sympathetic and helpful (even if the advice at times points to the harsh realities of the situation).

I am a...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Mar 2004, 12:25
Replies: 315
Views: 41,959
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Cubflyer- many thanks - however I also received...

Cubflyer- many thanks - however I also received an email from Francis Donaldson on Tuesday with the current list (and an apology for the 5 week wait).:bored:

As you say there are some interesting...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2004, 06:55
Replies: 49
Views: 5,766
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Great thread - lots of food for thought - and...

Great thread - lots of food for thought - and ultimately very reassuring.

I have only used the service once, for a practice pan and training fix over mid Wales whilst I was doing my training. They...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2004, 06:41
Replies: 315
Views: 41,959
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Cubflyer wrote: ...well I sincerely hope...

Cubflyer wrote:


...well I sincerely hope that you will.

On a personal note, I have really enjoyed previous rallies at Cranfield & Kemble and would be dissapointed to miss it this year....
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2004, 07:23
Replies: 315
Views: 41,959
Posted By Mr Wolfie

So what exactly is going on? BB still down,...

So what exactly is going on?

BB still down, still no response to emails, a steady stream of rumours that the Rally is to be cancelled ......... anyone out there any the wiser?

Mr W.

PS. I...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2004, 04:08
Replies: 11
Views: 986
Posted By Mr Wolfie

It does seem a bit much - whilst Senny Bridge may...

It does seem a bit much - whilst Senny Bridge may itself be the back of beyond, the 68NM range of the omnidirectional jammer extends into Cardiff, Bristol & Birmingham's CAS.

Why not run trials...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2004, 16:39
Replies: 315
Views: 41,959
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Bingoboy - only waiting a week?! I sent an...

Bingoboy - only waiting a week?!

I sent an email to [email protected] on 8 Feb asking if they could send my a current list of "accepted" aircraft (the list on their website is hopelessly out...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2004, 01:19
Replies: 70
Views: 7,949
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Talking of Online Mags - There is always - ...

Talking of Online Mags - There is always -

http://www.blueplane.co.uk/lefthander/JulyIssue/index.htm

God Forbid! :p

Mr.W
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2004, 06:34
Replies: 70
Views: 7,949
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Good thread DP. After my criticisms on "the Watch...

Good thread DP. After my criticisms on "the Watch thread" here are my positive suggestions-

The three main UK GA mags are called Flyer, Pilot and Todays Pilot. However despite the nature of their...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Feb 2004, 02:27
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By Mr Wolfie

formationfoto & co. - I fear the Ref will...

formationfoto & co. - I fear the Ref will red-card you all for a deliberate foul - no attempt to go for the ball.:)
Forum: Private Flying
10th Feb 2004, 02:20
Replies: 18
Views: 3,555
Posted By Mr Wolfie

If you want to go even smaller than 80% scale...

If you want to go even smaller than 80% scale have a look at this:

http://www.ebrey.org.uk/silence-aircraft/

Not at all cheap though, but the kit looks very well thought out and beautifully...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2004, 18:55
Replies: 77
Views: 7,345
Posted By Mr Wolfie

BRL - But at least all the "off-topic" posts are...

BRL - But at least all the "off-topic" posts are keeping it at the top of the list so there is still the chance! :D

Mr. W
Forum: Private Flying
6th Feb 2004, 02:02
Replies: 77
Views: 7,345
Posted By Mr Wolfie

I know that this thread started off about a...

I know that this thread started off about a cheapo watch offer, but now that it has quickly descended into a general magazine bashing exercise I thought I'd stick my oar in too.:D

It strikes me...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2004, 06:10
Replies: 15
Views: 1,306
Posted By Mr Wolfie

As Whirly says there is all manner of PPL...

As Whirly says there is all manner of PPL equipment and study material on eBay.

I would come at it from another angle though - rather than buy a complete package and then eventually sell off all...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jan 2004, 01:16
Replies: 11
Views: 1,060
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Aerofoil, As well as CAP 413, download a...

Aerofoil,

As well as CAP 413, download a copy of the CAA Safety Sense leaflet on Radiotelephony. The example flight given in the last few pages of the guide is a good indication of the sort of...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2004, 01:52
Replies: 7
Views: 1,438
Posted By Mr Wolfie

Elitist Nonsense

I'd seen the full page ads in the flying mags but knew nothing about the event. Just followed the above link and downloaded the pdf brochure. In only a few hundred words of prose it managed to use...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2003, 05:23
Replies: 24
Views: 2,452
Posted By Mr Wolfie

It is on my Christmas list so (if I have been a...

It is on my Christmas list so (if I have been a good boy) Santa should be bringing me a copy. After all these positive comments am looking forward to reading it.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2003, 04:24
Replies: 45
Views: 15,241
Posted By Mr Wolfie

I too find the armchair pontificating on TBM...

I too find the armchair pontificating on TBM safety in this (and the earlier) thread a little nauseating as it is so closely related to yesterdays tragedy.

W Collins following his own involvement...
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