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Forum: Private Flying
29th May 2009, 17:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By omcaree

I was talking to East mids approach at the time...

I was talking to East mids approach at the time and heard the guy call mayday with a rough running engine, requesting a steer to Ashbourne. Shortly after this he reported he'd be unable to make...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Oct 2008, 14:04
Replies: 0
Views: 555
Posted By omcaree

Light Sport Aircraft Survey

Hi all,

I am posting on behalf of a team of final year aeronautical engineering students at Loughborough University (UK), tasked with designing a new Light Sport Aircraft (LSA). Over the next few...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Sep 2008, 20:54
Replies: 29
Views: 2,121
Posted By omcaree

As these chargers filter down to aerodromes I'd...

As these chargers filter down to aerodromes I'd imagine an increase in landing fees will be needed to offset the cost.
But how will this charging affect the en-route services such as LARS? The...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Sep 2008, 15:53
Replies: 16
Views: 1,784
Posted By omcaree

Isn't that why they invented polos? If you manage...

Isn't that why they invented polos? If you manage to get one of those stuck in your throat then all you suffer from is permanently minty breath!

On a slightly more serious note, I regularly chew...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2008, 17:51
Replies: 1
Views: 611
Posted By omcaree

Tailwheel Lesson 4, Finally!

Evening All,

After 6 cancellations in a row (weather, weather, tech, tech, weather, weather), I finally got my hands back on the Cub today! I'm glad to say that I haven't forgotten anything during...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2008, 15:24
Replies: 23
Views: 2,122
Posted By omcaree

It took me from Jan - Jun back in 2003, so it is...

It took me from Jan - Jun back in 2003, so it is possible to do in 6 months. I mostly had 2 lessons a week (Sat morning and Sat Afternoon) with the occasional Sunday/mid week lesson to make up for...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2008, 18:01
Replies: 47
Views: 3,257
Posted By omcaree

Generally a nice day today, but courtesy of a...

Generally a nice day today, but courtesy of a nice big storm sitting over Peterborough too windy for me in a Cub! So another week to wait for lesson #4 :mad:
Like I said, the weather is fine until...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2008, 19:17
Replies: 23
Views: 2,826
Posted By omcaree

I don't think I ever did one either, have done 1...

I don't think I ever did one either, have done 1 since. During my training I did some basic VDF fixing (talking to local ATSU, not D&D), but don't remember ever doing a Pan.
Obviously covered both...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2008, 17:34
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By omcaree

Welcome to the forum! I've dug out my letter...

Welcome to the forum!

I've dug out my letter from the CAA which says that all RT license holders are given "grandfather rights" at Level 4. So I take this to mean, without needing to do anything I...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Aug 2008, 00:15
Replies: 15
Views: 1,770
Posted By omcaree

And I'm flying it again on Friday, if the weather...

And I'm flying it again on Friday, if the weather holds out and EGBKFLYER doesn't put it U/S :ok:
I never intended to suggest there was a problem with the aircraft. Others are flying it and not...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2008, 18:45
Replies: 47
Views: 3,257
Posted By omcaree

So while we're all worrying about CO2, it was the...

So while we're all worrying about CO2, it was the moon all along! :)

Instead of that massive mirror to reflect some of the sun away from the earth and keep us all cool. How about a drag 'chute for...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2008, 16:56
Replies: 20
Views: 2,772
Posted By omcaree

I have been in the situation where I've been cut...

I have been in the situation where I've been cut up on final, I was passing 500ft at the time and the other guy must have been a few hundred meters ahead and maybe 50-75ft below. He had been advised...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2008, 16:31
Replies: 54
Views: 21,987
Posted By omcaree

I've been trying to remember this recently (being...

I've been trying to remember this recently (being too lazy to check my logbook!). I would say, ballpark figures, maybe 10hrs in the circuit before first solo, on average (excluding go-arounds,...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2008, 01:55
Replies: 47
Views: 3,257
Posted By omcaree

At least the met office can make bad weather look...

At least the met office can make bad weather look pretty :}
Forum: Private Flying
18th Aug 2008, 20:03
Replies: 47
Views: 3,257
Posted By omcaree

That's because I wasn't flying at the weekend! ...

That's because I wasn't flying at the weekend!

The thing with global warming is, us poor Brits get none of the warming! Melting ice sending North Atlantic currents haywire, etc... So all we get...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2008, 15:03
Replies: 15
Views: 1,770
Posted By omcaree

Cheers for the replies guys. EGBKFLYER, I...

Cheers for the replies guys.

EGBKFLYER, I did mention it to my instructor (on a day with a left hand xwind that I thought was the cause). He suggested the use of right brake as the speed dropped...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2008, 19:05
Replies: 47
Views: 3,257
Posted By omcaree

Recently it seems that whenever I have an...

Recently it seems that whenever I have an aircraft/instructor booked, the weather closes in. Then I can't rebook for a week because of availability. And a week is too long to get a reliable forcast,...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Aug 2008, 18:53
Replies: 15
Views: 1,770
Posted By omcaree

Tailwheel landing roll

I'm 3 flights into a tailwheel conversion in a Piper Cub at Sibson and have a quick question about the landing roll.
It makes sense to me that during take-off, a number of things conspire against...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Aug 2008, 17:31
Replies: 10
Views: 1,592
Posted By omcaree

Cheers for the replies guys! I have a couple...

Cheers for the replies guys!

I have a couple of different bullet cams and the use of a solid state DV recorder (records onto miniSD, not sure of the quality), but will probably invest in my own...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2008, 20:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,592
Posted By omcaree

Filming Aerobatics

I've got a question for all the aerobatic people out there.

Beside the obvious use of making cool videos, is there any benefit to be had from filming aerobatics from inside the cockpit? If I ever...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2008, 17:33
Replies: 91
Views: 11,296
Posted By omcaree

I agree with jxk. Starting your join from...

I agree with jxk.
Starting your join from 2000ft overhead means that you'll be flying a similar path to all other aircraft who might also be joining. So assuming you don't bump into anybody in the...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Aug 2008, 17:07
Replies: 547
Views: 197,641
Posted By omcaree

What a great thread that I've not noticed before....

What a great thread that I've not noticed before. Some amazing pics!

I have a few pics here (http://www.aero-box.co.uk/logbook/?show=all). All a few years out of date but they bring back memories!
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2008, 15:36
Replies: 63
Views: 9,543
Posted By omcaree

Mile High (http://www.mile-high.info/) for me ...

Mile High (http://www.mile-high.info/) for me

Cheap, wrap-round and multiple lenses. Had no problems with headsets.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2008, 14:33
Replies: 20
Views: 1,941
Posted By omcaree

I have been in a situation similar to this. Boxed...

I have been in a situation similar to this. Boxed in by Heathrow, Luton and rain (not impossible to fly through, but undesirable with nervous passengers). A 180 was an option, but before resorting to...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jul 2008, 14:10
Replies: 37
Views: 4,144
Posted By omcaree

I didn't even realise my thread had been locked,...

I didn't even realise my thread had been locked, just figured no one was interested! :ouch:

I hope I pay more attention to my flying :O
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jul 2008, 11:30
Replies: 1
Views: 796
Posted By omcaree

Cool A Quick Hello (again)

As the title says, no real point to this thread, just re-introducing myself.

I vanished off this forum a few years ago when I, unfortunately, also vanished from flying. A number of things...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Dec 2005, 11:51
Replies: 9
Views: 1,422
Posted By omcaree

Yesterday ?

Hey all,

I've not posted much in a while due to a busy life! But something caught my attention yesterday which I felt needed to be shared....

On a return flight from Cardiff (who I must say...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jun 2005, 11:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,292
Posted By omcaree

Hey, I can't say I've done any professional...

Hey,

I can't say I've done any professional filming, but I have done some filming with a camera mounted in the back of a cessna 150.

Camera mounted on a tripod, weighted down and strapped to...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2005, 14:35
Replies: 17
Views: 1,470
Posted By omcaree

Chris I must say it seems like ages since I...

Chris

I must say it seems like ages since I flew from cranfield (in reality its only been about 6 months) but I can certainly recommend Billins Air Services. I did my PPL, night rating and IMC...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2005, 12:50
Replies: 7
Views: 832
Posted By omcaree

IO540 thanks for the reply, it seems to confirm...

IO540 thanks for the reply, it seems to confirm my belief. If MP is a method (all be it not very precise) of measuring torque then at a fixed RPM and fixed MP you'll be developing a particular power...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2005, 00:30
Replies: 7
Views: 832
Posted By omcaree

cheers for the link but i found that on google...

cheers for the link but i found that on google earlier, and it supports what I said.

keeping throttle position constant while increasing RPM should cause a fall in MP because the pistons are...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2005, 23:45
Replies: 7
Views: 832
Posted By omcaree

Thats correct, the engine was kept under load by...

Thats correct, the engine was kept under load by a dynamometer and the load was varied to change the RPM. Am i right in saying this is the same situation at with a constant speed prop? coarser pitch...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Mar 2005, 22:16
Replies: 7
Views: 832
Posted By omcaree

Simple engine question

Hey all,

I have what I'm sure will be a simple question about engines, it stems from my thermodynamics coursework but its just as relevant to aviation.

I'll admit that I don't fully understand...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2005, 18:50
Replies: 15
Views: 3,002
Posted By omcaree

Talking to east mids at the time, didn't feel...

Talking to east mids at the time, didn't feel like changing frequencies as we had intercom/radio problems for a while (didn't last, but didn't want to agrivate it)
Forum: Private Flying
9th Mar 2005, 18:15
Replies: 15
Views: 3,002
Posted By omcaree

Danger HASELL check?

Evening all,
Today I took three friends from uni flying with me (after just recently been checked out on a C182), all in all the flight was pretty uneventful, with one exception. Without trying to...
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