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Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Oct 2017, 08:29
Replies: 4
Views: 4,292
Posted By topcat450

Try RVL at EMA... they have a Cessna Twin Caravan...

Try RVL at EMA... they have a Cessna Twin Caravan I think and possibly other options too.

Cargo & Charter Services - RVL Group - AdHoc Charter & Logistics (http://rvl-group.com/cargo-charter/)
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Oct 2010, 11:15
Replies: 155
Views: 50,404
Posted By topcat450

'sinister looking but harmless'?? Where's...

'sinister looking but harmless'??

Where's that come from? The news is currently reporting:

"Home Secretary Theresa May confirmed the package found in the UK contained explosive material.
...
Forum: Freight Dogs
29th Oct 2008, 13:03
Replies: 1
Views: 1,049
Posted By topcat450

Most (if not all) European freight operators,...

Most (if not all) European freight operators, have a heavily reduced schedule at weekends - and you should get many weekends off - however none that I know of have zero operations on a weekend.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
8th Aug 2008, 20:25
Replies: 3
Views: 814
Posted By topcat450

What would you buy?

...To transport 8 pax (minimal baggage) 600nm in & around Europe.
:confused:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
13th May 2008, 13:06
Replies: 16
Views: 1,613
Posted By topcat450

I wonder what'll happen when EASA take over? All...

I wonder what'll happen when EASA take over? All countries singing from the same hymn sheet - or odd countries still making exceptions to the rules to suit themselves - such as S/E IFR cargo? :ugh:
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th May 2008, 11:15
Replies: 16
Views: 1,613
Posted By topcat450

My understanding is that it can't, unless by day...

My understanding is that it can't, unless by day and VFR. But I'm already thinking I might be missing some aspect of the rules so don't take my word for it.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
12th May 2008, 11:01
Replies: 16
Views: 1,613
Posted By topcat450

Cessna Caravan & SE commercial ops

I know there's various threads on the ups & downs of if/when SE commercial ops might become a reality, however I've been looking into these aircraft recently and I've noticed odd European companies...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
28th Mar 2008, 16:18
Replies: 11
Views: 2,655
Posted By topcat450

John Temple is in the Mids/S Yorks and did mine.

John Temple is in the Mids/S Yorks and did mine.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Oct 2007, 19:07
Replies: 4
Views: 1,601
Posted By topcat450

Pop along to SPLASH in November and see them for...

Pop along to SPLASH in November and see them for yourself.

Alternatively many of the pilot shops have them in displays which you can view and play with.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
3rd Sep 2007, 07:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,083
Posted By topcat450

Pete G is fantastic... I had a few trips with him...

Pete G is fantastic... I had a few trips with him on my IR.

The school itself is very good - I had no complaints. Availability of the a/c shouldn't be too bad - the Tomahawks are used by PPLs at...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Aug 2007, 15:15
Replies: 25
Views: 3,257
Posted By topcat450

Hold it at the datum attitude....using the...

Hold it at the datum attitude....using the cowling and horizon for reference. If you can't feel if you're pushing or pulling - simply let go of the controls briefly.... what does the nose do? If the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2007, 12:39
Replies: 21
Views: 3,646
Posted By topcat450

Where abouts in the UK are you based?

Where abouts in the UK are you based?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Jul 2007, 10:03
Replies: 21
Views: 3,308
Posted By topcat450

:ok: Excellent news. Good luck with it.

:ok: Excellent news. Good luck with it.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jul 2007, 07:52
Replies: 21
Views: 3,308
Posted By topcat450

At your expense or theirs? :yuk:

At your expense or theirs? :yuk:
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2007, 09:43
Replies: 18
Views: 1,380
Posted By topcat450

Without wanting to thread drift too far... ...

Without wanting to thread drift too far...

If, hypothetically speaking MM, did have a CPL, how would this change things?

Would MM be able to charge his company for his time flying them.... or...
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
26th Mar 2007, 09:30
Replies: 221
Views: 58,463
Posted By topcat450

:confused: So you pay for your own type rating,...

:confused: So you pay for your own type rating, out of your own pocket - yet they still bond you (from the JALS link). For what exactly? If they've paid for my type rating - a bond is, I would say,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
23rd Mar 2007, 10:39
Replies: 2
Views: 5,891
Posted By topcat450

Lear 31 operating costs (or other entry level jets)

I was reading up on the Lear31, and it claimed that it offered amongst the lowest operating costs for any bizjet.

I know the old addage...if you need to ask you probably can't afford it, but does...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Sep 2006, 08:30
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By topcat450

Min time between completing a rating & sending forms to CAA

I did all the requirements for my night rating in 2002 when I initially did my PPL - however money was tight at the time, and I started flying PFA aircraft and so I never sent in the paperwork to get...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2006, 20:31
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By topcat450

It's for sale.... APB Leasing...

It's for sale....

APB Leasing (http://www.apbfly.com/home.php)
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2006, 15:57
Replies: 20
Views: 5,354
Posted By topcat450

Comanche Owners...

G'afternoon,

Does anyone on here own / operate a Piper Comanche? I'm interested in the typical performance figures - cruise speed, max alt, range & payload... I've heard 4 adults, baggage and full...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2006, 09:21
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By topcat450

It was the Bendix-King items I was thiking of and...

It was the Bendix-King items I was thiking of and that I'd seen mentioned a few times. I've just never flown with them and hadn't really grasped when you would want to/need to synthesise a 'ghost'...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2006, 16:16
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By topcat450

Digital RNAV equipt

Many IFR equipped a/c for sale these days, often list/mention that they have digital RNAV.

When exactly would this be used, is it convenient and easy to get to grips with?

Is it solely used...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Sep 2006, 08:16
Replies: 44
Views: 16,351
Posted By topcat450

Just bringing this to the top to say, if anyone...

Just bringing this to the top to say, if anyone knows of any shares going in IFR equipped a/c at Cranfield, Turweston or Coventry can you stick it in here or PM me please.

I know of a couple of...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2006, 23:46
Replies: 25
Views: 3,088
Posted By topcat450

For what it's worth, the problem with the latest...

For what it's worth, the problem with the latest ICOMs does seem to be a little hit & miss. For example, mine when I've tried it with a headset, a DC 10-13.4 and the headset adaptor supplied it's...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jul 2006, 18:23
Replies: 25
Views: 3,088
Posted By topcat450

I've had 4 comms failures now - including one on...

I've had 4 comms failures now - including one on my PPL skills test.

After the first 3 I invested in a handheld (ICOM)... And the 4th time was a bit of a non-event. I didn't bother trying to plug...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
9th Jul 2006, 07:50
Replies: 213
Views: 64,150
Posted By topcat450

The early starts.

The early starts.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Jul 2006, 08:46
Replies: 15
Views: 1,341
Posted By topcat450

Why do then most flight schools (and people) seem...

Why do then most flight schools (and people) seem to suggest (or do) PPL, 100hrs hours building...CPL...ME/IR in that order?

(I don't mean to sound awkward - but just trying to figure out if I'm...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Jun 2006, 13:45
Replies: 35
Views: 3,641
Posted By topcat450

Just thinking out aloud here - but as far as I...

Just thinking out aloud here - but as far as I can tell there's nothing to stop you going for your IR before your CPL? Is there?

Assuming you got that, that'd knock 10 hrs off your CPL course too....
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
12th Jun 2006, 10:44
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By topcat450

http://www.flightglobal.com has something for...

http://www.flightglobal.com has something for doing this on their 'EXPERT' section.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Mar 2006, 07:46
Replies: 4
Views: 3,251
Posted By topcat450

Google earth & 3D Airspace

In Pilot mag last month they mentioned a link to a site which superimposed 3D airspace images onto google earth.

Pretty handy for help turning the 2D paper chart into a 3D image in your head -...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
24th Mar 2006, 11:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By topcat450

Did you reg it Timm? :E

Did you reg it Timm? :E
Forum: Interviews, jobs & sponsorship
8th Feb 2006, 15:09
Replies: 76
Views: 10,977
Posted By topcat450

You're not 'locked in' to CitiExpress, no, also...

You're not 'locked in' to CitiExpress, no, also re:

"Yet have job offer before you start training"

No you don't. It's a crock o'sh*te. Try getting a letter of intent off them before you start,...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2005, 14:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By topcat450

Cheers folks. :) in my head I tend to associate...

Cheers folks. :) in my head I tend to associate fog with calm weather - but the winds must be too light as you said.

As the met office is now showing a big fat 0kts for tomorrow's windspeed I may...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Nov 2005, 10:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,316
Posted By topcat450

Why no fog?

One for the weather buffs:

I live in central England - and have been expecting to awake to fog these past few mornings - but nope. Nothing. Is this because the dew point is below freezing and so...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2005, 18:40
Replies: 19
Views: 1,422
Posted By topcat450

Shotteswell is lovely and only just up the road....

Shotteswell is lovely and only just up the road. :)

All grass so I don't know how well it's coped with the recent wet spell - but easy to find and should be plenty long enough for your machine.
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