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Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2008, 15:05
Replies: 12
Views: 2,229
Posted By KCDW

The question was about Challock. I had my...

The question was about Challock.

I had my trial, and while there was no discernable lift, I enjoyed myself immensely, and will be signing up to a short course to get me to solo.

The guys (and...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2008, 17:40
Replies: 12
Views: 2,229
Posted By KCDW

Thanks all, I've got a trial flight booked...

Thanks all,

I've got a trial flight booked on Saturday.

Yes, erstwhile member of the Tiger Club, but have stopped flying these last 6 months because, after 9 years, I just stopped yearning for...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2008, 07:59
Replies: 12
Views: 2,229
Posted By KCDW

Gliding at Challock

Thinking about it. Anyone with any views positive or negative?
Forum: Private Flying
12th Dec 2007, 19:29
Replies: 8
Views: 966
Posted By KCDW

"The owner is a guy called Randy Faunce who is...

"The owner is a guy called Randy Faunce who is one of the most obliging people in the business."

You're right. He emailed and reminded me that the new sectionals are out on Dec 20th, so we're...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2007, 16:46
Replies: 8
Views: 966
Posted By KCDW

I just ordered from http://www.flyaas.com/ No...

I just ordered from http://www.flyaas.com/ No mention of postage charges on the form anywhere, just $8.60 plus tax. So will wait and see...

Thanks all
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2007, 14:05
Replies: 8
Views: 966
Posted By KCDW

Thanks guys - looks I will have to buy state-side.

Thanks guys - looks I will have to buy state-side.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2007, 17:26
Replies: 8
Views: 966
Posted By KCDW

Does anyone sell US sectionals in the UK?

All I've seen is Transair selling Florida sectionals. I'm interested in Seattle. Any ideas?
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2007, 17:51
Replies: 2
Views: 1,031
Posted By KCDW

Thanks, I'll get a separate headset for the PC -...

Thanks, I'll get a separate headset for the PC - save wear and tear on the Dave Clarks anyway :)
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2007, 07:03
Replies: 2
Views: 1,031
Posted By KCDW

Headset PC Adapter

I was wondering whether there was a cheap and easy way to convert pilot headset for use on a PC (including use of the microphone). I've come across this:...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2007, 07:20
Replies: 18
Views: 1,905
Posted By KCDW

Bang on 15 hours for me. Though I did it in 2...

Bang on 15 hours for me. Though I did it in 2 fairly intensive weeks.

This is one area where I think Flight Simulator is a very good training tool, if only to practice the instrument scan. I'm...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2007, 18:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,311
Posted By KCDW

Pocket FMS

Dear all,
Did a search on the above, and found this thread. just would like to reiterate Baron Von Mildred's question. I note that there is now a €150 pa subscription for the software. The...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2006, 19:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,387
Posted By KCDW

Can only comment on Headcorn. Weald Air...

Can only comment on Headcorn.
Weald Air Services. Nice people. Relaxed but professional. Good rates. Free internet access for weather etc. Reasonable range of aircraft - C152s, C172s, PA28s...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2006, 08:42
Replies: 21
Views: 2,398
Posted By KCDW

CAP10C - side by side makes for a good first...

CAP10C - side by side makes for a good first timer environment. Can't look someone in the eye when you're flying tandem...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Oct 2006, 08:23
Replies: 21
Views: 2,398
Posted By KCDW

I thought I would reply on how it went with my...

I thought I would reply on how it went with my first aerobatics victim.

Really, it was a breeze. As advised, I didn't bother briefing on the actual exercises. But spent a bit of time on the...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2006, 14:05
Replies: 21
Views: 2,398
Posted By KCDW

It's a CAP10, should be no more than just a bit...

It's a CAP10, should be no more than just a bit down the side :yuk:

As this thread has degenerated to the barfing aspects (I should have guessed). Given a scenario of the victim/barfer choosing...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2006, 09:40
Replies: 21
Views: 2,398
Posted By KCDW

I am not too sure my victim will appreciate...

I am not too sure my victim will appreciate detailed descriptions of correct bag use before the flight :)
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2006, 09:19
Replies: 21
Views: 2,398
Posted By KCDW

Good advice. How far would you go on a first...

Good advice.

How far would you go on a first outing?

I'll take it for granted that wing overs, steep turns, aileron rolls, barrel rolls and loops are OK.

Stall turns are more scary than puke...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2006, 07:36
Replies: 21
Views: 2,398
Posted By KCDW

Question Aerobatics Briefings

Dear all,
After a year of slow, but sure training, I'm finally taking up somebody (a landlubber) for a little aerobatics, and am really undecided as to how to brief them.
Part of me wants to give...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2006, 20:21
Replies: 76
Views: 10,399
Posted By KCDW

:) . So? Sounds like an average day on the car...

:) . So? Sounds like an average day on the car park... (M25 to northerners). :)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Sep 2006, 13:16
Replies: 76
Views: 10,399
Posted By KCDW

Isn't it all terribly, terribly dangerous? I...

Isn't it all terribly, terribly dangerous?

I caught some of the highlights on telly on the weekend. And some of those pilots were making mistakes and just correcting in time to get through the...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2006, 19:24
Replies: 39
Views: 5,154
Posted By KCDW

Why Perranporth BoseX? Didn't know they had an...

Why Perranporth BoseX?
Didn't know they had an airfield, and we are (perchance) camping there in August ;)
Do they rent?
KCDW
Oh re topic... Headcorn for all the reasons above. Plus: On a nice...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2006, 06:38
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By KCDW

Keygrip How can I growl at a cat, particularly...

Keygrip
How can I growl at a cat, particularly one bearing good news :) .
Thank-you.
2 points -
re: the form. My points regarding bureaucracy remain moot. I can't divine any point to renewing it...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2006, 20:08
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By KCDW

Angry License frustration

Just need to vent a little...
I haven't flown for 5 months.
Short story goes like this:
Failed medical... "don't come back until you're fixed" were the parting comments from the Doc.
Finally I...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2006, 14:40
Replies: 547
Views: 197,431
Posted By KCDW

Gosh - some fantastic photos. Here's my small...

Gosh - some fantastic photos. Here's my small contribution:

http://www.geocities.com/dalkapur/Flying/Liberty1.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/dalkapur/Flying/liberty2.JPG
...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2005, 16:02
Replies: 24
Views: 3,823
Posted By KCDW

Trainee Prop Swinger actually :} And fully...

Trainee Prop Swinger actually :} And fully respectful of them...

I was a bit glib with that description I know.

Thanks for caring though SS.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2005, 15:04
Replies: 24
Views: 3,823
Posted By KCDW

Thank-you! Running on from this then, say...

Thank-you!

Running on from this then, say you have flooded the engine of your C172, presumably you could then blow back with 4 pulls in the other direction, call "contact" (checking only the left...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2005, 14:17
Replies: 24
Views: 3,823
Posted By KCDW

Question Hand swinging "normal" planes

Quick question: can you hand swing/start a "normal" plane which has electrics, alternator etc? For example, as an alternative should you not be able to start with the key.

Would the process be the...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2005, 14:30
Replies: 7
Views: 903
Posted By KCDW

"I've already planned some Aerobatics and a few...

"I've already planned some Aerobatics and a few hours in a Super Cub."

Sounds like you have checked out the Tiger Club at Headcorn. I would suspect the Super Cub must be one of the cheapest...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Sep 2005, 08:10
Replies: 28
Views: 4,251
Posted By KCDW

Caroline Grace runs her Spit as a business...

Caroline Grace runs her Spit as a business doesn't she?

Presumably she makes money out of it, but reading some of the figures bandied about, it's hard to see how!
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
26th Jul 2005, 16:09
Replies: 229
Views: 56,205
Posted By KCDW

I and my family were/are due to fly out to Murcia...

I and my family were/are due to fly out to Murcia with EUJet on Sunday.

It would seem that this may not be the case. We have tried to contact them, but with no joy.

Anyone have any advice?...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2005, 06:41
Replies: 14
Views: 1,386
Posted By KCDW

The CAP10 presents an interesting dilemma. It...

The CAP10 presents an interesting dilemma. It has a throttle on both left and right. For aeros and general handling, the one on the left is far more comfortably placed, so throttle left, stick...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jul 2005, 12:50
Replies: 46
Views: 6,212
Posted By KCDW

BEagle, Foxmoth, Probably need someone in...

BEagle, Foxmoth,

Probably need someone in the know from the club to comment.

However, note I didn't say they were not FIs, they may well be - its just that they don't call themselves that. The...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Jul 2005, 21:03
Replies: 37
Views: 3,434
Posted By KCDW

Made my first ever RIAT visit today with family. ...

Made my first ever RIAT visit today with family. Teriffic day out, if a bit hot :) .

Hightlights:

Will Curtis in the Sukhoi 26. Mrs KCDW couldn't watch the inverted ribbon cutting. Scary...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jul 2005, 07:36
Replies: 46
Views: 6,212
Posted By KCDW

Tiger Club An interesting and different...

Tiger Club

An interesting and different experience, particularly if you come to it from a Spam Can oriented training environment. You will be flying with "check pilots" rather than instructors,...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2005, 22:53
Replies: 8
Views: 1,573
Posted By KCDW

Google maps are very moreish aren't they, says Mr...

Google maps are very moreish aren't they, says Mr Nomates at 10 minutes to midnight on a Friday. Interesting to see that they've pixelated the Capitol in Washington DC , but not the White House or...
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