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1st Sep 2013, 14:58
Replies: 37
Views: 7,482
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

I'm with englishal on this one... Regardless...

I'm with englishal on this one...

Regardless of the why's and how's of the CAA 'safety margins', generally TODR is greater than LDR. And in a balked landing situation, you have a bit of kinetic...
11th Jul 2013, 00:40
Replies: 6
Views: 5,292
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

When you really think about it, it doesn't matter...

When you really think about it, it doesn't matter which way you do it, because one will necessitate the other and vice versa, secondary effects and all that! Technically using power for descent rate...
29th Jun 2013, 15:09
Replies: 78
Views: 28,180
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

TCX EGCC 24/06/2013 Lost engine on T/O

Amazing - Engine Failure Footage! Thomas Cook A330 200 at Manchester Airport 24th June 2013 - YouTube

Anybody have some info on this one?

24/06/2013 is the date the video was uploaded, not...
12th Jun 2013, 03:28
Replies: 22
Views: 9,087
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Prove it. Dealing in cash ain't just for...

Prove it.

Dealing in cash ain't just for dodgy extramarital excursions :p
10th Jun 2013, 18:19
Replies: 7
Views: 7,117
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

1) Google 'General Aviation Report Form'. Fill it...

1) Google 'General Aviation Report Form'. Fill it out, then fax it to both the police force governing the airfield you're taking off from and the one you're landing at.

2) File a flight plan, do...
7th Jun 2013, 20:45
Replies: 24
Views: 5,013
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

I must be honest, I'd probably man up and go for...

I must be honest, I'd probably man up and go for it.

If hail started peppering the airframe like so many shotgun pellets, I'd possibly turn round, if my testicles allowed me to.
2nd Jun 2013, 11:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,485
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Well done, you fly smooth! :cool: I did my...

Well done, you fly smooth! :cool:

I did my first solo when I was your age too, it'll stay with you forever :ok:
23rd May 2013, 03:51
Replies: 12
Views: 4,691
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Is Andreas still unable to accept visitors? ...

Is Andreas still unable to accept visitors?

I landed there in 2010 but have been told that they're no longer able to accommodate... Does anyone have any more info on this? Great little airfield...
9th May 2013, 08:26
Replies: 78
Views: 23,168
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

piperboy84, I think it's more down to the...

piperboy84,

I think it's more down to the hope (derived from GA being a 'community') that no matter what arguments we have with others, there is mutual respect enough not to **** on each other to...
8th May 2013, 22:18
Replies: 78
Views: 23,168
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Kill Crellin? Oh and before I get...

Kill Crellin?

Oh and before I get 'attacked'... I'm just answering the question.
Forum: Tech Log
21st Apr 2013, 13:03
Replies: 2
Views: 2,621
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

FlyBe Q400 spoilers question

I'm totally ignorant of the Q400, so forgive me for what may be a newbie question -

Travelling as pax, I noticed spoilers extended (looked to be fully) for the entirety of the taxi, only...
24th Mar 2013, 16:26
Replies: 8
Views: 2,853
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Lone_Ranger, The only decent thing about the...

Lone_Ranger,

The only decent thing about the place now is the restaurant.

Any hint of real flying atmosphere has been forever destined to purgatory since MBB took the helm and cherished...
23rd Mar 2013, 10:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,853
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

The weather isn't the majority shareholder in...

The weather isn't the majority shareholder in having a part to play in turning Sywell into just another quiet airfield without an atmosphere.

Unless you appreciate good food that is :ugh:
3rd Mar 2013, 11:00
Replies: 14
Views: 1,295
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Circa 50 miles/1 hour is my comfortable maximum...

Circa 50 miles/1 hour is my comfortable maximum to go fly an aircraft for fun.

Depends on the roads of course, there are airfields nearly 70 miles away I can get to within an hour, living next to...
24th Feb 2013, 14:51
Replies: 29
Views: 4,306
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Why not ask Cessna? At least then you'll have a...

Why not ask Cessna? At least then you'll have a definitive answer :)

I would be interested to know also.
23rd Feb 2013, 07:45
Replies: 16
Views: 2,398
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Back when I was 13/14, I was allowed to taxi...

Back when I was 13/14, I was allowed to taxi aircraft about the airfield solo for a multitude of purposes having completed 2-3 hours of actual flying lessons and well before my first solo.

When I...
22nd Feb 2013, 04:22
Replies: 24
Views: 3,705
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Regarding an aerocar, so long as it's taxed,...

Regarding an aerocar, so long as it's taxed, MOTed, insured, roadworthy, and the driver/pilot holds a valid driving licence, it can be driven on a road.

At the moment you 'rotate skywards', you...
17th Feb 2013, 18:31
Replies: 91
Views: 60,950
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Just face it, the industry is failing...

Just face it, the industry is failing exponentially -

Only the people who dreamed of becoming a pilot prior to circa 1990 will see out a full career in aviation, the rest should be learning a new...
6th Feb 2013, 16:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,639
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Only safe on a sunny day around midday, and never...

Only safe on a sunny day around midday, and never lose sight of your shadow!
Replies: 12
Views: 1,746
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

717tech, What about a P2F pilot who wasn't...

717tech,

What about a P2F pilot who wasn't born a P2F pilot, or in other words, it's clearly not in their nature?

I.e. a G.A. pilot through and through, who finally surrendered?

This isn't...
4th Feb 2013, 16:49
Replies: 34
Views: 21,932
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

I've only ever seen three colours of high vis...

I've only ever seen three colours of high vis vest -

Yellow, orange and pink.
2nd Feb 2013, 10:16
Replies: 10
Views: 1,535
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

You'd never get away with singing the original...

You'd never get away with singing the original words to that song nowadays!
Forum: Tech Log
1st Feb 2013, 15:35
27th Jan 2013, 23:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,499
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

I walked into that one really didn't I! :p

I walked into that one really didn't I! :p
27th Jan 2013, 20:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,499
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Well I seem to remember I did get an 'A' on my...

Well I seem to remember I did get an 'A' on my report card!
27th Jan 2013, 18:01
Replies: 10
Views: 1,499
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

I did mine with Bonus Aviation Engineering which,...

I did mine with Bonus Aviation Engineering which, if you're not familiar, is a light aircraft maintenance organisation.

Mad Jock is right, first day on the job I was goaded into calling my new...
18th Jan 2013, 12:51
Replies: 90
Views: 48,544
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Cowhorse, I wouldn't disagree with anything...

Cowhorse,

I wouldn't disagree with anything in your last post. It would be laughable how many people are training to become pilots for 1% of that amount of jobs, if we weren't talking about...
18th Jan 2013, 03:07
Replies: 90
Views: 48,544
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

cowhorse, What a ridiculous idea, in...

cowhorse,



What a ridiculous idea, in the UK at least anyway.

It costs circa £30,000 - £60,000 to obtain a university degree (UK equivalent) these days...

Just how much do you think...
12th Jan 2013, 11:04
Replies: 27
Views: 5,411
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

As you can see, I'm no lawyer! But this is from...

As you can see, I'm no lawyer! But this is from experience (fair enough, of a singular case) where local contractors hung a cable that, when translated vertically to ground level, encroached over our...
12th Jan 2013, 10:37
Replies: 27
Views: 5,411
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

mad_jock, that's not strictly correct. Ever...

mad_jock, that's not strictly correct.

Ever noticed how utility lines never pass over a house? To do so would require an easement which requires the owner's permission. This applies to anything...
10th Jan 2013, 16:31
Replies: 45
Views: 9,541
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

What tactic for this trip? Attempt all three...

What tactic for this trip?

Attempt all three with the risk of scaring all off...

... Or aim for the hottest and shotgun the tent/room with her?

Don't worry I won't tell!!
8th Jan 2013, 12:15
Replies: 120
Views: 14,308
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

SSD, Although I must disagree with your...

SSD,

Although I must disagree with your general consensus on how the pilot performed under the circumstances (due to reasons given by other posters), there is absolutely no denying that your...
7th Jan 2013, 19:34
Replies: 120
Views: 14,308
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

When you really think about it, it's not as if...

When you really think about it, it's not as if you'd see it! :p
17th Dec 2012, 16:41
Replies: 44
Views: 8,256
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Pilot DAR got it right - the pilot handled the...

Pilot DAR got it right - the pilot handled the aircraft in a way that suggested he was very familiar (and current). The last few seconds are going to be a frenzy of small, well timed inputs and what...
17th Dec 2012, 13:40
Replies: 44
Views: 8,256
Posted By Halfbaked_Boy

Oooh get all of you! The bottom line is, not...

Oooh get all of you!

The bottom line is, not one of you was flying that aircraft or can see the instruments in front of you or can feel the aircraft around you.

The guy did whatever he did and...
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