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Forum: Medical & Health
3rd Feb 2004, 17:44
Replies: 3
Views: 2,068
Posted By VFR800

And now for the bad news

Just posting this for info really,

Had the report from the cardiologist, not good news. Echo shows moderate aortic regurgitation with some LV dilatation with no stenosis. I have now to see my GP...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2004, 22:27
Replies: 12
Views: 1,411
Posted By VFR800

Deano, Brilliant field, however I did find...

Deano,

Brilliant field, however I did find it a little tricky to spot at first, used to strips of black, I guess!! The gasometers at Reading are very easy to spot, so you should have no probs...
Forum: Medical & Health
28th Jan 2004, 18:53
Replies: 3
Views: 2,068
Posted By VFR800

QDM, Many thanks for your info/advice....

QDM,

Many thanks for your info/advice. Basically the chap didn't tell me what valve was leaking, I picked up the tricuspid bit from a conversation he was having with the nurse doing the echo.
...
Forum: Medical & Health
28th Jan 2004, 02:12
Replies: 3
Views: 2,068
Posted By VFR800

Leaking Heart Valves

Help,

I had an initial Class 1 in December where the ECG picked up an indication for left ventricular hypertrophy. I've just had an echocardiogram completed with an approved cardiologist and they...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jan 2004, 17:18
Replies: 65
Views: 4,023
Posted By VFR800

Is it just me or are 2 different arguments going?...

Is it just me or are 2 different arguments going? One seems to be about the quality of PPL navigation and the other about keeping people flying in GA.

Personally I think the real 'enemy' of GA is...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jan 2004, 19:34
Replies: 65
Views: 4,023
Posted By VFR800

This is a pretty darn interesting thread if I may...

This is a pretty darn interesting thread if I may so, I've recently got my PPL and flew at 2 different clubs with a bit of break in between (had to give up for a bit).

The first club had a great...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2003, 21:58
Replies: 33
Views: 2,291
Posted By VFR800

Sunny Bristle to Kemble, 'bout 45 miles, takes an...

Sunny Bristle to Kemble, 'bout 45 miles, takes an hour if no tractors get in your way, but well worth it! :)
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2003, 18:49
Replies: 55
Views: 4,607
Posted By VFR800

Err, a. DC-3 b. PA-28 c. Anything...

Err,

a. DC-3

b. PA-28

c. Anything bar a microlight!

Happy New Year y'all. :)
Forum: Private Flying
16th Dec 2003, 17:28
Replies: 6
Views: 792
Posted By VFR800

Does the bird with the big t**ts still work in...

Does the bird with the big t**ts still work in the cafe? Nice airport, I remember going there when I flew with BWAC from Bristle, I seem to remember getting lost on the taxiways! ;)

Nice one m8,...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2003, 21:11
Replies: 13
Views: 903
Posted By VFR800

Got mine in just over 3 weeks (rec'd on Monday),...

Got mine in just over 3 weeks (rec'd on Monday), CFI did all the paperwork for me, but I sent my original passport which the CAA duly sent back recorded delivery.

Hurrah, no more getting an FI to...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2003, 19:42
Replies: 12
Views: 1,066
Posted By VFR800

I use the yoke mount in both a 172 and PA-28 and...

I use the yoke mount in both a 172 and PA-28 and it doesn't vibrate at all and is pretty secure, so I can't see you having a problem. Not sure about the transmit button in middle of your 150 yoke...
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Dec 2003, 23:55
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By VFR800

Strewth! Is that going to be a problem for the...

Strewth! Is that going to be a problem for the Class 1, d'you reckon?
Forum: Medical & Health
4th Dec 2003, 23:33
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By VFR800

Class 1 tomorrow

Been sweatin' it out down the gym for the past 13 weeks, getting fit and losing wieght. T'other day CFI told me they consider you overweight at 13 stone (he's about the same height as me). I'm 5 8'5...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
4th Dec 2003, 23:22
Replies: 105
Views: 22,250
Posted By VFR800

Multi Crew Pilot Licence (MCL)

Picked up a copy of Flyer today and spotted at article about the 'proposed' ICAO Co-Pilot licence. is this something a new wannabe needs to be concerned about? The author seemed to believe that it...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2003, 21:41
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By VFR800

The 196 isn't too big, however I agree that the...

The 196 isn't too big, however I agree that the 'ole yoke mount is essential really (comes included along with remote GPS antenna), but the full screen map if just tops. I still use my map and PLOG...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2003, 19:01
Replies: 15
Views: 1,099
Posted By VFR800

The 196 is the kiddy, I've just got one and it's...

The 196 is the kiddy, I've just got one and it's rather flash !! It's this years must-have accessory for the just-passed PPL! ;)
Forum: Private Flying
4th Dec 2003, 18:45
Replies: 75
Views: 6,919
Posted By VFR800

Presumably, Mode S won't apply to gliders? I...

Presumably, Mode S won't apply to gliders?

I just avoid Aston Down now! :)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Nov 2003, 18:49
Replies: 59
Views: 9,117
Posted By VFR800

From the student's point of view: Taking the...

From the student's point of view:

Taking the afternoon off work on a glorious day, arriving at the club to find your instructor 'has a migraine', when you know full well he was on the sauce until...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2003, 17:44
Replies: 35
Views: 13,307
Posted By VFR800

As a newly qualified PPL I'm definitely the real...

As a newly qualified PPL I'm definitely the real 'low-time' article! But I think I would side with those who argue currency. I'm into diving and the same argument applies, it doesn't matter how many...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2003, 03:35
Replies: 8
Views: 685
Posted By VFR800

Well done dude, now the real fun starts!! BTW, I...

Well done dude, now the real fun starts!! BTW, I had a look at the SLG bit of the CAA website and they working on applications from 10 November, whooohooo. So your licence (and mine) should be pretty...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2003, 19:02
Replies: 40
Views: 4,242
Posted By VFR800

Flying Spice, I orginally learnt to fly at...

Flying Spice,

I orginally learnt to fly at Bristol, where the PAPI's are always on, to be honest, you've got to get them switched off, as a GA pilot you need to be able to land at runways that...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2003, 18:57
Replies: 6
Views: 811
Posted By VFR800

Actually, 'twas a really good flight in the end,...

Actually, 'twas a really good flight in the end, wx was superb yesterday, on my leg from Shobdon to Turweston, could see Birmingham, now that's what I call 'all the nines' ! ;)
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2003, 17:39
Replies: 16
Views: 1,060
Posted By VFR800

Well done dude, passed mine on 1st Nov, now you...

Well done dude, passed mine on 1st Nov, now you can call yourself a 'proper' pilot :)
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2003, 17:30
Replies: 6
Views: 811
Posted By VFR800

XCQ - Note of Caution

Photocopy everything dudes! Did my original XCQ in '99, but various reasons gave up flying until this year. Lots of nice folk on here advised my original XCQ would still be valid, so no probs, went...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2003, 22:59
Replies: 10
Views: 771
Posted By VFR800

Many thanks for all your congrats, to be honest...

Many thanks for all your congrats, to be honest feeling a bit chuffed with myself! The CFI at my school is handling all the paperwork for me, to prevent any aggro, I'm just going to send originals of...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2003, 19:45
Replies: 10
Views: 771
Posted By VFR800

Skills Test Passed

Hooray, hurdle 1 out the way, now how long can I reasonably expect my licence to be returned in? :)
Forum: Private Flying
30th Oct 2003, 18:08
Replies: 6
Views: 816
Posted By VFR800

Skills Test

Yup, the time has finally come, skills test a-rooney on Saturday (weather permitting, at the moment it looks like it ain't gonna permit!). So a couple of questions:

When doing the W&B, do you...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Oct 2003, 23:06
Replies: 32
Views: 4,697
Posted By VFR800

Dudes, Reading this thread has struck a...

Dudes,

Reading this thread has struck a chord with me. I bounded home (after a number of pints with my instructor), to tell her the happy news that my GFT was booked for 1st November. Was she...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Oct 2003, 20:45
Replies: 10
Views: 1,352
Posted By VFR800

Hi, As a soon to be PPL, I did the bulk of...

Hi,

As a soon to be PPL, I did the bulk of my training @ Bristol and Wessex and have to say, although it was a great club, good social atmosphere etc, I can't really recommend it as no ground...
Forum: Questions
14th Oct 2003, 18:27
Replies: 3
Views: 5,358
Posted By VFR800

It's not on a monthly basis that we would look to...

It's not on a monthly basis that we would look to lease, but need to know a 'ball-park' figure so I can start working on some costings.

We are conducting a prelim investigation into feasibility at...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2003, 22:46
Replies: 130
Views: 12,223
Posted By VFR800

WWW, Would you be a 'grey-haired PPL...

WWW,

Would you be a 'grey-haired PPL instructor' then, as the mention of GPS seems to have brought you out in a nasty rash!

Maybe your fore-fathers were similarly opposed to the Spinning...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Oct 2003, 19:07
Replies: 130
Views: 12,223
Posted By VFR800

BRL, Don't delete the thread dude, after...

BRL,

Don't delete the thread dude, after all, it just reflects life, lots of people with lots of differing opinions, not all of which will see eye to eye!

I can't think of a school that would...
Forum: Questions
9th Oct 2003, 00:33
Replies: 3
Views: 5,358
Posted By VFR800

Leasing an ATR-42

Hi guys,

Anyone help me with a couple of questions, namely:

Roughly how much does it cost to dry-lease an ATR-42

and

What's the cost of a slot at London City these days?
Forum: Private Flying
6th Oct 2003, 19:16
Replies: 130
Views: 12,223
Posted By VFR800

You have my sympathies, I would suggest you...

You have my sympathies, I would suggest you change school, but as you seem to be quite near the end of your training, this may not be feasible.

When are schhols going to get a bit more...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2003, 23:01
Replies: 31
Views: 2,799
Posted By VFR800

Fit boirds are best, see my previous post(s)....

Fit boirds are best, see my previous post(s). Problem is with my instructor is, she IS an absolute honey however

a. She's going out with the CFI, so watch yer P's and Q's
b. She's a bit of...
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