PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3
Search: Posts Made By: G-ALAN
Showing results 1 to 35 of 80
Search took 0.03 seconds.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Feb 2020, 19:33
Replies: 17
Views: 3,092
Posted By G-ALAN

Thanks everyone. I thought that scenario A was...

Thanks everyone. I thought that scenario A was the case but I just wanted to be sure before I contacted the airline to make the cancellation. Anyway, I did contact the airline today and they refunded...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Feb 2020, 20:27
Replies: 17
Views: 3,092
Posted By G-ALAN

Cancel the Ticket or No Show?

Hi All, I just need a little bit of advice. A couple of months ago I booked a flight to travel in early March, however, due to personal circumstances, I will no longer be able to travel at that...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
29th Nov 2019, 18:13
Replies: 11
Views: 4,998
Posted By G-ALAN

It looks like you paid in advance for a choice of...

It looks like you paid in advance for a choice of seat. Most people on that flight obviously didn't, instead they waited until check in and selected their seat for free or were allocated a seat when...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Jan 2015, 19:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,199
Posted By G-ALAN

Both the keyboard and screen work. The screen is...

Both the keyboard and screen work. The screen is my TV, I have the computer hooked up via a HDMI cable to my TV. It did occur to me that it could be the screen or keyboard but I hooked the keyboard...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
25th Jan 2015, 14:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,199
Posted By G-ALAN

Thanks for the replies, I've tried all the...

Thanks for the replies, I've tried all the suggestions above but none seem to work :( I can't even get the blasted thing to start in safe mode. I'm just hoping it is not some malicious add on my...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
24th Jan 2015, 17:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,199
Posted By G-ALAN

Windows 8 Black Screen

Around six months ago I bought a new gaming PC from ebay. It is pretty high spec and came with Windows 8 pre installed. It has worked flawlessly, providing me with hours of entertainment until...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
17th Jul 2011, 13:11
Replies: 1
Views: 614
Posted By G-ALAN

Angry Windows Vista logon

I'm having trouble logging into my Windows Vista user account when I start up my PC. There are two accounts, mine (the main administrator account) and another one I created a while ago for anyone...
Forum: Questions
8th May 2010, 10:01
Replies: 8
Views: 1,992
Posted By G-ALAN

It might be a little low brow but when I was out...

It might be a little low brow but when I was out of work I took a job as a delivery driver in a takeaway. It's very easy work and if you get a busy place then the money is pretty good, especially at...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2009, 13:34
Replies: 21
Views: 8,488
Posted By G-ALAN

Thanks guys, that makes sense. I keep forgetting...

Thanks guys, that makes sense. I keep forgetting these things are used for commercial and charter work where pax are getting on and off.
Forum: Private Flying
14th Jul 2009, 09:49
Replies: 21
Views: 8,488
Posted By G-ALAN

PA-28 door

I'm curious as to why the door on the pa-28 warrior is on the right hand side of the aircraft? Why isn't there another one on the left? Surely common sense says put the door on the left hand side or...
Forum: Tech Log
22nd Jun 2009, 17:56
Replies: 1
Views: 798
Posted By G-ALAN

Here are a couple of stalling videos I found: ...

Here are a couple of stalling videos I found:

YouTube - Zenair Zodiac 601HDS Exper. with Vortex Generators installed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TPLa50Dvzg&feature=related)

YouTube -...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Sep 2008, 13:57
Replies: 56
Views: 15,574
Posted By G-ALAN

I discovered recently, on a flight from GLA -...

I discovered recently, on a flight from GLA - AMS, the F-70 can perform a flapless T/O. I was sitting just behind the trailing edge of the wing, it was a very long 5 min taxy from the stand to...
Forum: Tech Log
18th May 2008, 12:05
Replies: 319
Views: 52,499
Posted By G-ALAN

I was going to bring up the incident at...

I was going to bring up the incident at Manchester but mini jumbo beat me to it. Anyway here's the link to the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KhZwsYtNDE
Forum: Tech Log
18th Feb 2008, 20:48
Replies: 26
Views: 4,807
Posted By G-ALAN

What mustang sally said! boofhead, just out...

What mustang sally said!

boofhead, just out of interest mate, where did you hear that ice can be polished? I had it hammered home to me from day 1 never ever to fly with ice on the wings, too...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Jan 2008, 21:47
Replies: 34
Views: 9,230
Posted By G-ALAN

On a wet or standing water/contaminated runway...

On a wet or standing water/contaminated runway wouldn't reverse reduce the landing roll considerably?
Forum: Tech Log
26th Jun 2006, 12:08
Replies: 19
Views: 2,559
Posted By G-ALAN

Would the rest of the a/c structure be able to...

Would the rest of the a/c structure be able to withstand the stress of a spin, especially at such a high rate?

A giant parachute is a great idea in theory but do you know what size it would have...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
4th May 2006, 14:55
Replies: 70
Views: 8,526
Posted By G-ALAN

Another vote for Phoenix A320 Professional. It's...

Another vote for Phoenix A320 Professional. It's a top class sim with hours of fun to be had (much to the annoyance of Mrs G :} )
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Apr 2006, 18:16
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By G-ALAN

Thanks, so it's just a size thing then? Will my...

Thanks, so it's just a size thing then? Will my CDrom read the DVD software? It has an inbuilt DVD player which isn't working, do I need to get this fixed in order to play DVD based software?
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
29th Apr 2006, 10:05
Replies: 6
Views: 517
Posted By G-ALAN

DVD/CD

Please excuse my ignorance but can someone tell me the difference between DVDrom and CDrom?

Speaking to some bloke in a well known computer game shop, told me most PC games are now DVD based. I...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jun 2004, 09:55
Replies: 24
Views: 4,151
Posted By G-ALAN

You hacked up a TriStar AND you're the director...

You hacked up a TriStar AND you're the director of a reality TV show? :suspect: :suspect:

Use the fire axe to hack the local savages to death. I suppose you could eat them also, kill two birds...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Jun 2004, 13:46
Replies: 17
Views: 4,384
Posted By G-ALAN

I found FS really helpful for basic PPL training...

I found FS really helpful for basic PPL training like general handling, trimming the aircraft, circuts, VOR tracking and basic navigation. I think it would have taken me longer to pass had it not...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Feb 2004, 07:25
Replies: 16
Views: 4,775
Posted By G-ALAN

Ok I stand to be corrected :O I've always been...

Ok I stand to be corrected :O I've always been taught low wings and a T-tail are not a good combination in a stall as turbulent air from the wings will flow over the elevators thus giving them...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2004, 03:59
Replies: 16
Views: 4,775
Posted By G-ALAN

One advantage is it's not likley to be hit and...

One advantage is it's not likley to be hit and damaged by anything thrown up by the tyres, especially on a rough strip or gravel strip. I fly a T tail and one thing I find very annoying is the fact...
Forum: Tech Log
30th Jan 2004, 20:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,930
Posted By G-ALAN

multicom123 Try this...

multicom123
Try this (http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Dictionary/fly-by-wire/DI83.htm) Explains very briefly in a few sentences :ok:
Forum: Questions
22nd Jan 2004, 04:52
Replies: 12
Views: 2,045
Posted By G-ALAN

Davethelimey Definatley a crow, I doubt I would...

Davethelimey
Definatley a crow, I doubt I would be here to tell the tale if it was a cow. A cow probably weighs more than the aircraft I fly :}
Forum: Questions
20th Jan 2004, 21:56
Replies: 12
Views: 2,045
Posted By G-ALAN

I struck a crow once on takeoff. They were...

I struck a crow once on takeoff. They were sitting on the grass on the freshly cut grass at the north side of the airfield and I thought when I opened the throttle the noise from the engine would...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Dec 2003, 22:56
Replies: 20
Views: 2,339
Posted By G-ALAN

My names Turkish I forgot I had even posted on...

My names Turkish
I forgot I had even posted on this thread but anyway thank you for your most unwelcome comments. For your information I do know what INS stands for otherwise I wouldn't have...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Dec 2003, 19:35
Replies: 10
Views: 1,845
Posted By G-ALAN

Thanx for replies. Thanx error_401 t'wos the...

Thanx for replies. Thanx error_401 t'wos the sort of reply I was looking for.
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2003, 05:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,695
Posted By G-ALAN

I'm not a pro but I know for a fact it's to do...

I'm not a pro but I know for a fact it's to do with the climb profile of the aircraft. As the aircraft climbs it's usually on autopilot (VNAV or FLCH) as you climb above 10,000ft you accelerate to...
Forum: Tech Log
2nd Dec 2003, 03:54
Replies: 10
Views: 1,845
Posted By G-ALAN

Thanks 100% that makes sense :) NoD: Just...

Thanks 100% that makes sense :)

NoD: Just tried it and had a great big bloody crash, it doesn't matter though because I used your car since mine doesn't have ABS, I hope you don't mind :E
Forum: Tech Log
1st Dec 2003, 21:52
Replies: 10
Views: 1,845
Posted By G-ALAN

Wet Runway

Dunno if this belongs in Tech Log but anyway my question is this. On a wet runway the aircraft will have a longer landing roll right, why is that? My instructor said it's because of the aquaplaning...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
24th Nov 2003, 17:57
Replies: 17
Views: 1,239
Posted By G-ALAN

Aerofoil congrats! I went first solo in a busy...

Aerofoil congrats! I went first solo in a busy circut. I was too busy concentrating on not hitting the chopper infront to really enjoy it much. First solo cross county is the best though! :D I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2003, 05:28
Replies: 524
Views: 104,794
Posted By G-ALAN

Why did BA and AF line the fuel tanks with...

Why did BA and AF line the fuel tanks with Kevlar? I mean surely a piece of tyre striking the fuel tank of ANY aircraft would cause the tank to rupture. It was just unfortunate that Concorde, such a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Oct 2003, 00:12
Replies: 524
Views: 104,794
Posted By G-ALAN

WOW! watched it live on bbc, what a beautiful...

WOW! watched it live on bbc, what a beautiful aircraft! seen the first 2 come in one behind the other in the same shot looking down the runway. She looked so elegant and graceful! I was absolutley...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Oct 2003, 04:54
Replies: 66
Views: 18,937
Posted By G-ALAN

As is mentioned above, why the hell was a Tornado...

As is mentioned above, why the hell was a Tornado GR4 conducting a fly by at Heathrow???:confused:
Showing results 1 to 35 of 80
 
Page 1 of 3
1
2
3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.