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Forum: Private Flying
19th Jul 2006, 16:00
Replies: 136
Views: 10,237
Posted By bpilatus

Thank you IO for posting this. I remember...

Thank you IO for posting this.

I remember some forms from when we discussed AIS some years ago, but this I don't think is one of those forms :O :O :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2006, 19:13
Replies: 136
Views: 10,237
Posted By bpilatus

fish I am not able to load this document. :confused:...

I am not able to load this document. :confused: :confused:

Is it on the AIS website? I am usually able to get things from there except when it is crashing :ooh: :=
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2006, 16:23
Replies: 136
Views: 10,237
Posted By bpilatus

fish I thought you were not a member :confused: How...

I thought you were not a member :confused: How can you have an opinion on an association you are not a member of?

This "knowledge" of people not briefing comes from your sample of one? Or have...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2006, 13:36
Replies: 136
Views: 10,237
Posted By bpilatus

Such bitterness towards NATS, the CAA and now...

Such bitterness towards NATS, the CAA and now AOPA :eek:
It is a shame the Agony Aunt forum has been closed, else you could have released some of your anger there. :p
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2006, 10:05
Replies: 136
Views: 10,237
Posted By bpilatus

Now I know I am not alone in this thinking. :eek:...

Now I know I am not alone in this thinking. :eek: :eek: :eek:
So many times there are things written in here that are wrong, wrong, wrong, and it is only through the generousness of others that the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2006, 21:50
Replies: 41
Views: 4,054
Posted By bpilatus

Simply ask to use their ILS to become visual (I...

Simply ask to use their ILS to become visual (I wouldn't suggest an altitude) and request a right/left break to proceed VFR. It might be an idea to find out what the cloud base is to make sure it is...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2006, 21:10
Replies: 41
Views: 4,054
Posted By bpilatus

Stuart, I hope you got the help you were...

Stuart,

I hope you got the help you were looking for. Unfortunately it is all too common on here for personalities to get in the way of genuine help. I fear that has happened here, unfortunately....
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2006, 18:33
Replies: 41
Views: 4,054
Posted By bpilatus

At F080 using the correct quad you are IFR. If...

At F080 using the correct quad you are IFR. If you want to be helpful and the controller's not too busy you could say that you are IFR and 'clear on top'. A radar service (with you operating mode C)...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2006, 17:50
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

a) presumably you mean IMC, in class D-G. At the...

a) presumably you mean IMC, in class D-G. At the risk of repetition anyone can fly IFR, even a NPPL.
b) I hadn't realised that the CAA had dealt with this. Thanks for pointing it out. Can you shed...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2006, 09:12
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

I would agree with 540 the IMC rating is only...

I would agree with 540 the IMC rating is only applicable in UK airspace. I do not subscibe to being able to fly out of sight of the surface (IMC) when overseas.

In connection with a couple of...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2006, 23:12
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

Firstly, my experience is that patents aren't...

Firstly, my experience is that patents aren't granted quite so freely and attention will no doubt be focussed by the opposing parties who hold similar patents.

Secondly, have you ever had to rely...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2006, 18:16
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

It is quite easy to get a response to support...

It is quite easy to get a response to support ones preconceived notion/s. Surely though it's all a bit academic. Private pilots shouldn't be pushing their luck nor should they be endangering the...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2006, 18:12
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

Gentlemen, there might be more important things...

Gentlemen, there might be more important things in life
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2006, 08:47
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

There are no bad manners involved. Unless the...

There are no bad manners involved. Unless the correspondence says private and personal (which I doubt) there is no reason why the contents can not be made public. It seems unlikely the CAA would not...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2006, 18:45
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

Rustle, that's the first sound advice I think I...

Rustle, that's the first sound advice I think I have read on this forum. Please get more involved. There are too many people shooting from the hip and putting a hole in another pair of slippers.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2006, 07:46
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

If the cloud base was 50ft below the MDA or DA...

If the cloud base was 50ft below the MDA or DA how else could one get down and who is measuring anyway. Surely this activity (instrument approaches) can only be subject to to advisory heights.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2006, 21:15
Replies: 16
Views: 10,449
Posted By bpilatus

I think the Archer looks more appealing but the...

I think the Archer looks more appealing but the AA5 is a practical machine. As mentioned the vis is good but that large canopy can make things hot in the summer. It is possible to fly with the canopy...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2006, 16:33
Replies: 51
Views: 7,472
Posted By bpilatus

Because like virtually all other light machines...

Because like virtually all other light machines the equipment is (very) limited in its usefulness.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2006, 08:24
Replies: 51
Views: 7,472
Posted By bpilatus

I quite agree about rime although in time it can...

I quite agree about rime although in time it can accumulate and become an issue. Even a light spread of rime (I appreciate this may be contrary to that posted above) will have an adverse effect on...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2006, 08:03
Replies: 51
Views: 7,472
Posted By bpilatus

I don't know much about the TB20 but, as stated...

I don't know much about the TB20 but, as stated above in my earlier text, am surprised that someone elses experience could be so different.

2D, you sound like an experienced pilot, I presume you...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2006, 07:43
Replies: 51
Views: 7,472
Posted By bpilatus

And as any IR pilot worth his salt will know rime...

And as any IR pilot worth his salt will know rime gathers quickest on the smaller diameters, OAT probe, tail/ fin leading edges and main wing leading edges, particularly thin winged types.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2006, 06:55
Replies: 51
Views: 7,472
Posted By bpilatus

I agree it is getting rather tedious. It wouldn't...

I agree it is getting rather tedious. It wouldn't be quite so bad if you refrained from talking about matters on which you appear to have little knowledge.

Even your last post is not clear. Any...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Mar 2006, 06:04
Replies: 51
Views: 7,472
Posted By bpilatus

I only read the first paragraph, you confuse IMC...

I only read the first paragraph, you confuse IMC with IFR. The two are entirely different and often confused, the former is weather related and the latter is flight rules. It is often possible to fly...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2006, 21:07
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

Slim, an interesting submission but I have to...

Slim, an interesting submission but I have to confess at feeling slightly punch drunk. Personally I prefer to adopt a practical approach but I recognise that these matters should be aired if for no...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2006, 20:46
Replies: 51
Views: 7,472
Posted By bpilatus

You might consider the JAA/IR. It will improve...

You might consider the JAA/IR. It will improve your understanding of IFR flying. If the full course is too onerous and I appreciate this may be the case for most private pilots then why not consider...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2006, 15:48
Replies: 51
Views: 7,472
Posted By bpilatus

IO, 8mm and no difference! Are you sure it...

IO,

8mm and no difference! Are you sure it was ice. A dose of rime on the leading edge will cause most machines to suffer and I speak from experience. A cavalier attitude tempts others to ignore...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2006, 12:00
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

Slim, you may be correct about the objectives of...

Slim, you may be correct about the objectives of American pilots, I have never flown in the States so I am unable to comment.

As a matter of fact if a FAA/IR pilot converts his rating here he...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2006, 10:22
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

My colleague does all 6 at once (in VFR) to set...

My colleague does all 6 at once (in VFR) to set himself up for the next 6 months. I have been P2 (purely to act as lookout) but it all got a bit scary (he was using the CDI in reverse) so I suggested...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2006, 08:28
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

Fugi, at the risk of being controversial I'm...

Fugi, at the risk of being controversial I'm inclined to say that you are merely supporting 540 with more personal opinions. If you want to make a valid point please do so from an authorised source....
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2006, 06:52
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

IO540, if the IMC is to be a serious rating then...

IO540, if the IMC is to be a serious rating then instructors should place more emphasis on assessing a pilots competence. Demonstrating, once every 25 months, how the ILS should be flown is probably...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2006, 06:25
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

There is of course a practical consideration, one...

There is of course a practical consideration, one can hardly expect a pilot to remain aloft because he can not satisfy the MDH. It is important that s/he can descend safely, regardless of cloud base...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Mar 2006, 21:09
Replies: 225
Views: 22,694
Posted By bpilatus

Perhaps the first thing to say is that reference...

Perhaps the first thing to say is that reference to instrument ratings is normally controversial. The writings above demonstrate just that. My advice would be to obtain the PPL and go learn how to...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2005, 16:29
Replies: 15
Views: 2,184
Posted By bpilatus

I have a Cessna 310 for sale at the moment. You...

I have a Cessna 310 for sale at the moment. You won't do much better than that for an introduction to ME flying. It'll take you up to 28,000ft and 17,000ft on one engine. It's an 'R' 1975.

Alf
Forum: Private Flying
1st Jul 2005, 18:49
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By bpilatus

M, it's not clear whether you are enquiring about...

M, it's not clear whether you are enquiring about fuel burn, timing or whether to start navigating from a known position or the o/h.

Fuel burn during taxi shouldn't amount to much, unless it's a...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jun 2005, 10:09
Replies: 68
Views: 7,079
Posted By bpilatus

2D, I suspect the JAA production lines (albeit...

2D, I suspect the JAA production lines (albeit with the drawbacks you descibe) provide a better grounding than someone trying the system out with a FAA ticket (having obtained the rating abroad). The...
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