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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
12th May 2010, 18:03
Replies: 3
Views: 933
Posted By AliB

Bad link - this goes to a Google Mail page.

Bad link - this goes to a Google Mail page.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th May 2010, 16:29
Replies: 8
Views: 3,561
Posted By AliB

A PPL taken in a C172 will give you an SEP rating...

A PPL taken in a C172 will give you an SEP rating (single engine piston) allowing you to fly any aircraft within that rating - anything with a single engine, piston (e.g not turbo prop) and no...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2010, 17:45
Replies: 44
Views: 5,970
Posted By AliB

I have been in that "is it really worth the...

I have been in that "is it really worth the effort" mood several times - the thing that keeps me coming back is remembering how much fun it really is.

IMHO the "low hours Sunday pilot" is only a...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
13th Mar 2010, 19:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,972
Posted By AliB

Been to Orlando with Virgin from Gatwick three...

Been to Orlando with Virgin from Gatwick three times - once Economy and twice Premium (once someone else paid :ok:) - pleased with them on all occasions.

If during school holidays the flights and...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2010, 15:27
Replies: 12
Views: 1,296
Posted By AliB

My boss recently got to fly a big jet sim (BMI...

My boss recently got to fly a big jet sim (BMI Airbus of some sort I think) for a few hours with a relative (who's received the trip as a gift) - cost a flipping fortune by all accounts though :eek:...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2010, 19:18
Replies: 6
Views: 839
Posted By AliB

Sounds like fun :ok:

Sounds like fun :ok:
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
23rd Feb 2010, 19:11
Replies: 18
Views: 2,402
Posted By AliB

An extra based at my local airfield used to use...

An extra based at my local airfield used to use the callsign "three eyes" (rather than its registration "G-?III"). Maybe it was official but I assumed at the time it was just a shorthand that the...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
21st Feb 2010, 11:52
Replies: 18
Views: 2,402
Posted By AliB

Ah - I see :O. However I think they still...

Ah - I see :O.

However I think they still follow the same rules and their selected company call sign should be in "ICAO Doc 8585" along with all the airline ones.

I have heard a few informal...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Feb 2010, 11:33
Replies: 139
Views: 16,512
Posted By AliB

This is true for me but the important point is...

This is true for me but the important point is that they are not related.

I gave up using the whizz wheel because I found working out which way the wind was going to carry me easy to do in my head...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
20th Feb 2010, 09:32
Replies: 18
Views: 2,402
Posted By AliB

ATCMonitor.com - Aircraft/Airline Callsigns...

ATCMonitor.com - Aircraft/Airline Callsigns (http://www.atcmonitor.com/callsigns.html)
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2010, 19:12
Replies: 139
Views: 16,512
Posted By AliB

Lines on a chart, headings on a chart or plog -...

Lines on a chart, headings on a chart or plog - but not wind corrected.

Wind correction done roughly in my head and then adjusted as necessary to maintain track (obviously VFR only). If I change...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2010, 16:01
Replies: 28
Views: 3,886
Posted By AliB

To be fair no one said "Denham Green Station" -...

To be fair no one said "Denham Green Station" - Denham Green does exist and there is a station there ("Denham Station").

By road Denham Station is also closer to the tower is it not?
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Feb 2010, 19:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,049
Posted By AliB

... but there are seaplanes that are not...

... but there are seaplanes that are not amphibious and thus are restricted to water only.
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
5th Feb 2010, 15:31
Replies: 53
Views: 37,324
Posted By AliB

Using Google translate I get the following - did...

Using Google translate I get the following - did you get the correct link or is your French worse than you think? ;)

"Ten years after the crash of a Concorde which precipitated the end of the...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2010, 20:00
Replies: 22
Views: 10,219
Posted By AliB

It is the "any other way-points" that is the...

It is the "any other way-points" that is the problem - the NOTAM site only accepts flight plan style routes which is not exactly user friendly. You cannot, for example, enter another airfield as a...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2010, 20:50
Replies: 72
Views: 15,758
Posted By AliB

Guilty - although not with pretentious intent. ...

Guilty - although not with pretentious intent.

At Denham we book out on the air and I was taught to say at the end "Captains name is xyz". So that is what I did - until one instructor politely...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2010, 19:31
Replies: 72
Views: 15,758
Posted By AliB

Fair enough - that is what I get for believing...

Fair enough - that is what I get for believing what I read in the press :\ !

He does seem fond of those four bars though doesn't he?
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2010, 17:32
Replies: 72
Views: 15,758
Posted By AliB

John Travolta has an ATPL.

John Travolta has an ATPL.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2010, 19:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,513
Posted By AliB

I would not say "much" more expensive - The Pilot...

I would not say "much" more expensive - The Pilot Centre have a couple at Denham at 165 per hour (a bit far from Gatwick but there must be others around). More expensive than a PA-28 true - but...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2009, 13:06
Replies: 22
Views: 3,204
Posted By AliB

When transiting through or near a MATZ? I don't...

When transiting through or near a MATZ? I don't like to hassle RAF controllers with traffic service requests when I am happy to keep my own lookout, but I would not like to get close without talking...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2009, 12:58
Replies: 22
Views: 3,204
Posted By AliB

Allows the operator to keep their workload down...

Allows the operator to keep their workload down and focus better on those who do want or need traffic information.



But of course keeping in mind that they may be too busy to give you that...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2009, 11:40
Replies: 30
Views: 4,567
Posted By AliB

In the details of the report (Appendix 7, Annex...

In the details of the report (Appendix 7, Annex 8, Figure 4.5) their own figures suggest that at small, "low movement" airfields (they use Dunsfold as an example) the fee will equate to almost £5 per...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2009, 18:47
Replies: 43
Views: 4,417
Posted By AliB

One thing I found when I was having problems with...

One thing I found when I was having problems with landings was that I was thinking (or perhaps worrying is more accurate) too far ahead - i.e. getting preoccupied with "when should I flare" when I...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2003, 21:43
Replies: 18
Views: 1,320
Posted By AliB

Unfortunately the politicians have picked up on...

Unfortunately the politicians have picked up on it. Take a look at:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/allnews/page.cfm?objectid=12690208&method=full&siteid=50143

to see how pleased the Mirror is to...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2003, 19:24
Replies: 18
Views: 1,088
Posted By AliB

Well, I qualify for the class of 2002, but don't...

Well, I qualify for the class of 2002, but don't have quite such grand plans for the coming year as some seem to!

A vague plan to fly all the way round London (anticlockwise I think) is about as...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2003, 19:35
Replies: 19
Views: 1,612
Posted By AliB

I hated (and to an extent still do) touch and go...

I hated (and to an extent still do) touch and go landings - that darned golf course rushing towards me as I grasp for flaps, carb heat and throttle. Just knowing I was expected to do one made me rush...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2003, 19:19
Replies: 19
Views: 1,967
Posted By AliB

Denham - Gloucestershire - Coventry - Denham ...

Denham - Gloucestershire - Coventry - Denham

All going OK until approaching Oxford (the first turning point) - on an aircraft new to me with a radio I wasn't used to and I could not get that last...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2003, 18:36
Replies: 37
Views: 7,903
Posted By AliB

Ditto - word for word, except the North London...

Ditto - word for word, except the North London bit - Watford doesn't really count as London I think. See you around TPC ChiSau (PM your real name and I'll know who to look out for!) ;)

AliB...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2003, 18:40
Replies: 12
Views: 1,038
Posted By AliB

Hi Mak, Well - I'm not going to be a lot of...

Hi Mak,

Well - I'm not going to be a lot of use to you I am afraid, but I thought I would add some solidarity.

I hated T&G's during training (my landings before a T&G were invariably worse as I...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Feb 2003, 19:06
Replies: 13
Views: 1,117
Posted By AliB

Pilot 16, Sorry, but if your project needs...

Pilot 16,

Sorry, but if your project needs to be completely original the carb ice detector is out. I flew a PA-28 with one a few weeks ago. :( However this one was notoriously unreliable so maybe...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Feb 2003, 15:20
Replies: 37
Views: 3,712
Posted By AliB

Wolfie, DavidT, If it was just the clearly...

Wolfie, DavidT,

If it was just the clearly spoof threads I would not mind either. But he has picked up on several regulars and thrown abuse at them (not me - so this is not a personal thing). Also...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2003, 17:53
Replies: 37
Views: 3,712
Posted By AliB

Thanks BRL, I'll stick with the Flyer forum...

Thanks BRL,

I'll stick with the Flyer forum and hope that others catch on to the "ignore" idea. My hope with posting here is to advertise that policy and hasten the retreat of the trolls.
...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Feb 2003, 15:48
Replies: 37
Views: 3,712
Posted By AliB

Red face Flyer forum troll

Thanks to "moderation" I think it may be safe to discuss this here.

I used to enjoy reading and posting to both the Flyer and PPRUNE private flying forums - but a troll (I am pretty sure it is all...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Jan 2003, 17:34
Replies: 14
Views: 1,136
Posted By AliB

WCollins, I am sure it is! In fact I would...

WCollins,

I am sure it is! In fact I would think it is hard to find a route in the UK where a PPL can get any real advantage over car transport.

However, taking into consideration, as the car...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2003, 18:31
Replies: 14
Views: 1,136
Posted By AliB

FNG, Thanks for that :) - disclaimer noted....

FNG,

Thanks for that :) - disclaimer noted.

All terribly sensible when you get down to it. I am glad that my understanding of the simplified version from the PPL law books was broadly correct....
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