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Forum: Private Flying
24th Aug 2010, 11:43
Replies: 30
Views: 4,307
Posted By spikeair

Yep, Whilst its legal to get a NQ straight after...

Yep, Whilst its legal to get a NQ straight after getting a PPL, I think having a IMCr first makes a lot of sense. With that , losing the horizon should not be a big deal. it also means that should...
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2010, 11:12
Replies: 17
Views: 2,558
Posted By spikeair

back t the original question, I'd check Pooleys...

back t the original question, I'd check Pooleys or similar for their times of operation. Not got mine to hand but I think ending at 17:00 rings a bell.So that would explain why you couldn't raise...
Forum: Private Flying
11th May 2010, 11:22
Replies: 12
Views: 3,430
Posted By spikeair

thanks for the replies, The heavy duty...

thanks for the replies,
The heavy duty windscreen mount looks good.So it sounds like they will work where there is some curvature such as the side window and more so on the windscreen.

The velcro...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2010, 19:49
Replies: 12
Views: 3,430
Posted By spikeair

Suitable mount for a camcorder in a PA28

All,
Looking from some advice in for mounting a camcorder (canon HF-S21) in a PA28.
I've tried a suction cup about 12cm in diameter on the side windows but that doesn't work as the windows are...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2010, 11:15
Replies: 28
Views: 7,282
Posted By spikeair

I'm a ppl with an IMC rating. When flying I...

I'm a ppl with an IMC rating.
When flying I have ALL of the approach plates. I sometimes fly the procedure for practice (especially NDB) and occasionaly you might find that the ILS is unservicable...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2010, 11:05
Replies: 139
Views: 16,512
Posted By spikeair

I'm PPl with 250+hours, IMC. I still use the...

I'm PPl with 250+hours, IMC.

I still use the whizz wheel and will continue to do so.
It works, keeps your brain in the loop. Doesn't require batteries .
Can't see any reason for not using to be...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2010, 11:05
Replies: 30
Views: 3,980
Posted By spikeair

I've got to ask , and again I'm sure its been...

I've got to ask , and again I'm sure its been asked before but can't find an answer.
Why is the Jersey control zone Class A? Would Class D not suffice?
It would certianly help out IMCR holders and...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jan 2010, 10:57
Replies: 20
Views: 4,588
Posted By spikeair

here you go you can find all of the plates as...

here you go
you can find all of the plates as necessary. Free and always up to date.

interesting reading if you like this type of thing!

https://www.aidu.mod.uk/Milflip/ukmilaip/launch_aip.htm
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Sep 2009, 11:16
Replies: 106
Views: 11,063
Posted By spikeair

I rarely contribute to these forums but I've got...

I rarely contribute to these forums but I've got to say I'm disgusted with this change.
BA are a premuim alirline and although i don't fly that often, I choose BA as they offer a no hassle...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2009, 11:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,767
Posted By spikeair

I can understand your aprehension. I've 'only'...

I can understand your aprehension. I've 'only' got a IMC rating but do enjoy using it.
My training as it worked out ended being in VMC conditions with a hood so by the time I passed by IMC exam, I...
Forum: Questions
31st Mar 2009, 19:05
Replies: 6
Views: 3,885
Posted By spikeair

thanks, makes sense

thanks, makes sense
Forum: Questions
30th Mar 2009, 11:19
Replies: 6
Views: 3,885
Posted By spikeair

Minimum temperature for RNAV approach at Gatwick

I was updating my Aerad plates with the latest this weekend and glanced at the RNAV ones for Gatwick. I noticed that there was a minimum temperature specified (-10c) for these approaches. Why's that?...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2008, 17:43
Replies: 29
Views: 3,757
Posted By spikeair

that sounds bang on to me and a sensible approach...

that sounds bang on to me and a sensible approach (excuse the pun!)
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2008, 15:53
Replies: 29
Views: 3,757
Posted By spikeair

back to the original question. Its (4) for me. I...

back to the original question. Its (4) for me. I generally plan my flights as IFR and regularly fly in IMC, although typically its not for more than 20-25 minutes or so. It will also usually include...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Dec 2008, 11:26
Replies: 19
Views: 2,963
Posted By spikeair

I too miss visting the flight deck but since 9/11...

I too miss visting the flight deck but since 9/11 for obvious reasons, I don't even ask now.
However the visits spurred me on to get a PPL so now I can do some flying myself . So if you are really...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2008, 11:10
Replies: 72
Views: 7,228
Posted By spikeair

I don't own a portable GPS but the aircraft i fly...

I don't own a portable GPS but the aircraft i fly most of teh time does have a 430 , whihc si jsut use as a back up to reconfirm where I am.
I don't use dead reckoning but use radio navigation...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
8th Oct 2008, 11:16
Replies: 50
Views: 26,982
Posted By spikeair

I'm not an instructor , (a PPL holder) but when i...

I'm not an instructor , (a PPL holder) but when i was being taughtfor my IMC, the instructor showed me this.

POint the nose at a landmark on the horizon.
Bank left (no rudder) and watch the nose...
Forum: Questions
11th Aug 2008, 11:30
Replies: 84
Views: 29,642
Posted By spikeair

I'm also missing the CAT A plates If they are...

I'm also missing the CAT A plates
If they are availabel on request, why aren't they there by default for the Uk Touring guide which is I would suspect geared towards the smaller UKGA aircraft...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2008, 11:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,200
Posted By spikeair

I'm no GPS expert but have a non aviation...

I'm no GPS expert but have a non aviation handheld GPS 'tracker' unit. This does on occasions pick up the EGNOS satellite (which is think is channel 33) and then reports its accuracy being as good as...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jul 2008, 11:26
Replies: 24
Views: 3,413
Posted By spikeair

I think getting rid of them without a suitable...

I think getting rid of them without a suitable alternative is not a good idea.
As a PPL, I've used WCO, BUR (when SVFR in the LHR zone), LIC to avoid bumping into controlled airspace at East...
Forum: Questions
23rd Jun 2008, 11:05
Replies: 8
Views: 5,594
Posted By spikeair

thanks for the replies. I had no idea that...

thanks for the replies. I had no idea that autoland was available.
I can only imagine how difficult it would be landing in those conditions whether manually or with an autoland functionality.
I'll...
Forum: Questions
20th Jun 2008, 19:39
Replies: 8
Views: 5,594
Posted By spikeair

Landing on a carrier in bad weather w.r.t. cloud base

What's the worst weather in terms of cloud base can an aircraft land on a carrier?
From what I've seen on TV, the aircraft judge their approach using something which I guess is the equivalent of...
Forum: Questions
28th May 2008, 18:41
Replies: 33
Views: 23,863
Posted By spikeair

thanks for the replies. So I wasn't going mad! ...

thanks for the replies. So I wasn't going mad!

nice picture of the mea 747, don't see that very often.
Forum: Questions
27th May 2008, 11:15
Replies: 33
Views: 23,863
Posted By spikeair

747 with 5 engines

When I was younger, I seem to recall seeing on a couple of occasions seeing a 747 take off over my house with a 5th engine attached.

I've not seen the same since. Was this common practice then or...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
28th Mar 2008, 12:17
Replies: 37
Views: 6,399
Posted By spikeair

Whats wrong with the satallite phones found on...

Whats wrong with the satallite phones found on msot aircraft these days anyway. If you really need to make a call, you can do so already at your seat or at one of the bulkheads.
Persoanally, I'd be...
Forum: Questions
26th Mar 2008, 11:52
Replies: 16
Views: 4,056
Posted By spikeair

thanks for the replies. interesting to know....

thanks for the replies. interesting to know. Didn't realise that aircraft were put in holds for that long.
presumably the autopilots were flying the holds. That would be quite tiring doing that...
Forum: Questions
25th Mar 2008, 12:42
Replies: 16
Views: 4,056
Posted By spikeair

Aircraft on 'simultaneous' approach to 09L and 09R at Heathrow

Spent half an hour watching the professionals land their airliners at Heathrow at the weekend whilst there was strong northerly winds.
Noticed that although most aircraft were on 09L, there were a...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2008, 11:15
Replies: 11
Views: 1,031
Posted By spikeair

I've emailed them with my concerns. This is the...

I've emailed them with my concerns. This is the first time I have felt strongly about such a aviation related matter that I have voiced my concerns.

It will be very interesting to see what comes...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2008, 10:58
Replies: 13
Views: 1,467
Posted By spikeair

how about East Midlands to experience a large...

how about East Midlands to experience a large airport.
or Bruntingthorpe (haven't been there myself yet)
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2007, 12:13
Replies: 107
Views: 19,747
Posted By spikeair

Yep, flew in a few years ago in a AA5. landing...

Yep, flew in a few years ago in a AA5. landing fees came to just under £250. make sure you book a slot off peak or the cost goes up considerably.
Although cleared in the zone vfr, was vectored onto...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2006, 10:59
Replies: 31
Views: 6,216
Posted By spikeair

re security impluications. When I flew in, just...

re security impluications.
When I flew in, just said that I like to fly to different places. They'll either say yes or no.Bring a passport just in case.
Nothing to see when you get there and you'd...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2006, 18:42
Replies: 31
Views: 6,216
Posted By spikeair

Yes, go for it. make sure you have the MOD...

Yes, go for it. make sure you have the MOD indeminity insurance. If it' s a club they might have it or you o pay on a pay as you go basis. Not been for a while but i think it something like £25 or...
Forum: Questions
23rd Nov 2006, 07:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,605
Posted By spikeair

Thanks for the replies.

Thanks for the replies.
Forum: Questions
22nd Nov 2006, 12:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,605
Posted By spikeair

ILS 200ft cloud - elect to do an autoland?

OK firstly, I'm a mere PPL(IMC) so apoligies if any of this sounds daft.
Assume (IR) pilot is current, aircraft is capable and airfield is suitably equipped, you can descend to 200ft DH on an ILS ,...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Sep 2006, 11:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,254
Posted By spikeair

i think technically you ask for a area transit,...

i think technically you ask for a area transit, but I've asked for one myself or ever heard anyone ask. In the real world you ask for a zone transit and everyone knows what you mean.
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