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22nd Mar 2019, 13:24
Replies: 28
Views: 6,187
Posted By Juliet Papa

I really wish, in hindsight, I'd done this....

I really wish, in hindsight, I'd done this. Though the group members were great, and I learnt a lot, I think there's a greater chance I'd not be one of the many 'used to fly' pilots out there now if...
19th Mar 2019, 17:05
Replies: 28
Views: 6,187
Posted By Juliet Papa

I did my PPL in a 172 back in 2003/4. Total cost...

I did my PPL in a 172 back in 2003/4. Total cost at the time was around 7.5k IIRC, got in around 50h. The problem for me came afterwards - buying a share in a lovely little 2-seat taildragger that...
17th May 2006, 17:23
Replies: 122
Views: 11,670
Posted By Juliet Papa

Still on for the 23rd! Anyone wanting a lift from...

Still on for the 23rd! Anyone wanting a lift from the South West please let me know (Bridgwater/Glastonbury area - will probably go via A303)

Cheers,

JP :ok:
15th Mar 2006, 17:03
Replies: 122
Views: 11,670
Posted By Juliet Papa

Put me down too please - I've been meaning to try...

Put me down too please - I've been meaning to try gliding for a while now!!

I can make the 23rd but the 25 would be better if you end up running two days.

I can also offer car share from...
19th Feb 2006, 15:19
Replies: 26
Views: 4,246
Posted By Juliet Papa

Went to a zoo the other day. All I saw was a...

Went to a zoo the other day.

All I saw was a dog.
14th Feb 2006, 18:03
Replies: 15
Views: 1,718
Posted By Juliet Papa

Confab, You might want to have a look at the...

Confab,

You might want to have a look at the Sorrell Hyperbipe that Mark Hales is selling - it's on AFORS and The Hangar. Dunno much about it but it certainly ticks all your boxes...

JP
15th Aug 2005, 16:18
Replies: 51
Views: 5,825
Posted By Juliet Papa

Goodwood? Dunno how much the golf is there, or...

Goodwood? Dunno how much the golf is there, or even if non-members can play, but got to be worth a look. About 10 mins walk from the field, but I'm sure transport would be forthcoming. A lovely...
7th Aug 2005, 18:34
Replies: 46
Views: 5,271
Posted By Juliet Papa

I find this very interesting. I get scared in...

I find this very interesting. I get scared in certain situations - I'm OK being on top of a tall building, even looking over the edge - but only if I can't fall. anywhere with no 'safety net' like a...
8th Jun 2005, 15:03
Replies: 31
Views: 6,252
Posted By Juliet Papa

Cool Well - if I were in your position, there would...

Well - if I were in your position, there would only be one contender -

http://www.silence-aircraft.de/Data/sl-messerflug.jpg

:}

more info here:

http://www.silence-aircraft.de
3rd Jun 2005, 08:38
Replies: 47
Views: 6,652
Posted By Juliet Papa

Got to agree with Shortstripper on this one - i...

Got to agree with Shortstripper on this one - i remember seeing the Vulcan at Shoreham one year, must have been late 70's or early 80's and as a kid it simply took my breath away. Awesome is the only...
2nd Jun 2005, 10:21
Replies: 28
Views: 2,904
Posted By Juliet Papa

Yorks, its easy to tell if it was real or not. If...

Yorks, its easy to tell if it was real or not. If on hearing it the hairs on the back of your neck stood up, and forced you to gaze with awe as it passed overhead, listening to the history, passion...
18th Apr 2005, 13:34
Replies: 26
Views: 2,883
Posted By Juliet Papa

Yes, mee too. Biker before flying - about 14...

Yes, mee too. Biker before flying - about 14 years now. Curently ride a Bandit 1200 (my second) and have had all flavours of BMW GS (100, 1100, 1150) a trio of Honda VFR750's and a few odds and ends....
27th Mar 2005, 07:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By Juliet Papa

Noisy, Headset Services at Shoreham EGKA...

Noisy,

Headset Services at Shoreham EGKA service and sell spares for DC's. Very good service and not as expensive as I'd been led to believe.

Don't have a number but Google should find it!
...
22nd Mar 2005, 14:42
Replies: 8
Views: 2,190
Posted By Juliet Papa

We're with them for our group PFA plane, very...

We're with them for our group PFA plane, very helpful and good service.

Dunno if they're the cheapest but they were reccomended. No complaints so far.

HTH,

JP
24th Aug 2004, 11:15
Replies: 64
Views: 7,468
Posted By Juliet Papa

IO 540 et al, Stanair went under after the...

IO 540 et al,

Stanair went under after the debacle with a certain CFI - Ace now is (was) under new management and going well. I'm sure you'll get the story of what's gone on soon enough, but lets...
14th Jul 2004, 18:28
Replies: 112
Views: 14,647
Posted By Juliet Papa

I can see it now...the inaugural meeting of...

I can see it now...the inaugural meeting of PFAA...

'Hi, I'm Jason, and I've been a PFA'er now for...err...1 year...'

'Welcome Jason, and thanks for sharing that...we all know how hard it must...
14th Jul 2004, 18:04
Replies: 112
Views: 14,647
Posted By Juliet Papa

Sorry Shortstripper, you're not the only one;) ...

Sorry Shortstripper, you're not the only one;)

I went to the rally Sunday, and was a little disappointed. It seemed a bit flat compared to last years, and I think that whilst the weather may play...
7th Jul 2004, 10:03
Replies: 64
Views: 6,058
Posted By Juliet Papa

Me too please BRL, if there's still room... ...

Me too please BRL, if there's still room...


JP
1st May 2004, 17:49
Replies: 63
Views: 8,984
Posted By Juliet Papa

Ahhh Mike... Maybe when she refers to...

Ahhh Mike...

Maybe when she refers to 'extreme sports' she knows what you have in mind...

:E

JP
10th Mar 2004, 20:45
Replies: 137
Views: 20,880
Posted By Juliet Papa

So my story - my first flight post PPL, with 'Ms...

So my story - my first flight post PPL, with 'Ms JP' in tow. I have to do a circuit with my instructor for club currency, then Ms JP joins me and we fly along the coast for a bit. A nice bimble, and...
4th Feb 2004, 20:48
Replies: 19
Views: 1,697
Posted By Juliet Papa

Aerbabe et al, totally agree - and I for one...

Aerbabe et al,

totally agree - and I for one would be up for making them - mind you, been trying to get the broadcasters to fund flying docs for some time now, with little success. I always...
6th Dec 2003, 18:45
Replies: 59
Views: 5,029
Posted By Juliet Papa

GrassStrip - I'd get one, and heres why. I...

GrassStrip - I'd get one, and heres why.

I too am a low time PPL - about the same as you. I learnt in well equipped 172's with the full panel and moving map GPS. It was there on the panel in...
5th Sep 2003, 16:58
Replies: 4
Views: 933
Posted By Juliet Papa

V. useful item on ebay...

check out

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3239747983&category=2979

and get bidding :D

JP
19th Aug 2003, 03:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,546
Posted By Juliet Papa

Seems to have been a week for it at EGKA -...

Seems to have been a week for it at EGKA - apparently the Jordanian display team had a 'coming together' on landing on Wednesday - four Extras were reduced to three for the Eastbourne show. Still, no...
6th Aug 2003, 01:52
Replies: 77
Views: 8,121
Posted By Juliet Papa

So all in all, would you 'Chippyphiles' say it's...

So all in all, would you 'Chippyphiles' say it's a good taildragger to get your tailwheel rating on? I'm looking at the moment - and the local school has a Chippy for conversions and a lovely Stampe...
25th Jul 2003, 01:49
Replies: 77
Views: 8,121
Posted By Juliet Papa

Aerbabe - excellent thread. Intrigued as to what...

Aerbabe - excellent thread. Intrigued as to what *it* is though!

So a question for you - where do you fly a Chippy from? Not Goodwood is it?

And a question for you, SSD and all the other Chippy...
29th May 2003, 06:19
Replies: 4
Views: 997
Posted By Juliet Papa

Need longer legs, excellent choice of bike,...

Need longer legs,

excellent choice of bike, I must say...(as a GS'er myself)

you could always get a Reality Easy Raider, complete with boxer engine, and keep it 'beemer' through and through.
...
8th May 2003, 18:41
Replies: 13
Views: 1,395
Posted By Juliet Papa

Dispatch, Did mine yesterday - plan it well,...

Dispatch,

Did mine yesterday - plan it well, and try to relax and enjoy it. I think being safe is paramount, from what my examiner said - and be in command - take time if you need to to get...
8th May 2003, 00:56
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By Juliet Papa

So there I was, cleaning my teeth

When I get a call from my flying school.

'Jase, you know you've got your skills test tomorrow...?'

'Yes...'

'Well how about doing it today, cos the weather is threatening to turn bad'
...
3rd May 2003, 21:32
Replies: 12
Views: 978
Posted By Juliet Papa

Hmmm, Evo, I'd be careful if I were you... you've...

Hmmm, Evo, I'd be careful if I were you... you've made a 16 yr old PPL really mad...:ooh:

Most of Marks lessons heve been paid for by flipping burgers under the golden arches or delivering pizzas...
24th Apr 2003, 17:52
Replies: 19
Views: 1,791
Posted By Juliet Papa

Just out of interest, coz I love the Wilga too,...

Just out of interest, coz I love the Wilga too, what would the hourly costs/monthly costs be?

Not in the market yet, (I need my PPL first - not long to go now though - eek!:ooh: ) but am curious!!...
19th Apr 2003, 04:52
Replies: 37
Views: 2,662
Posted By Juliet Papa

Well, lets see - brother in the ATC, lots of...

Well, lets see - brother in the ATC, lots of airfix kits, then when I was old enough a radio-controlled glider. Taught myself to fly it by reading a Woolworths 'How Planes Fly' book. All the while...
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