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Search: Posts Made By: MikeeB
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Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
22nd Mar 2024, 13:27
Replies: 1,502
Views: 546,753
Posted By MikeeB

Statement from 2Excel reads that they are looking...

Statement from 2Excel reads that they are looking to return, even to an unlicensed airfield. I can't remember the in's and out's of what and how, but could they operate the 727's in that way, does...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Nov 2022, 12:37
Replies: 1,502
Views: 546,753
Posted By MikeeB

Maybe not....Ros Jones...

Maybe not....Ros Jones (https://www.facebook.com/MayorRos?__cft__[0)Today as we see the last flights land at DSA, I understand that a significantly improved offer has been made to owners Peel from an...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2020, 20:15
Replies: 214
Views: 165,787
Posted By MikeeB

Spoke with him today, he was an Aeroplane...

Spoke with him today, he was an Aeroplane Photographer(?). Said he originally worked on Canberra PR7's(?) and was based at both Bruggen and Laarbruch, or at least that's what I thought he said. His...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jun 2020, 08:04
Replies: 214
Views: 165,787
Posted By MikeeB

I'll try find out more; it's just something he's...

I'll try find out more; it's just something he's never spoken about. I've found him on https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/ if anyone has access, I'll give you the details via PM.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2020, 16:51
Replies: 214
Views: 165,787
Posted By MikeeB

My dad is 82, flew in Shackleton's and...

My dad is 82, flew in Shackleton's and Canberra's. Says and has said very little about what he did, but flew or was based out of Cyprus and Malta at times? Does that make sense?
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2016, 21:10
Replies: 83
Views: 30,426
Posted By MikeeB

Great read, thanks. More than anything, that...

Great read, thanks. More than anything, that report explains the importance of following the spin recovery technique, or it isn't going to stop. It echo's what I was taught, but never with the...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2016, 11:12
Replies: 83
Views: 30,426
Posted By MikeeB

I did, in BONZO. I normally started at 3500ft,...

I did, in BONZO. I normally started at 3500ft, the spin was always early in the sequences that I did during my short foray in to aerobatic competition, so 3000ft for entry, anything below and I'd can...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2013, 20:15
Replies: 31
Views: 6,177
Posted By MikeeB

Don't fly at 2000ft.

Don't fly at 2000ft.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2013, 16:15
Replies: 24
Views: 4,872
Posted By MikeeB

You want to be careful doing stuff like that,...

You want to be careful doing stuff like that, somebody might see you, especially if you go near a motorway.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Oct 2013, 21:42
Replies: 9
Views: 2,756
Posted By MikeeB

And another

High Flying Project At Goole High School To Lift The Spirits (http://www.goolehighschool.org/2012/10/02/high-flying-project-at-goole-high-school-to-lift-the-spirits/)
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jul 2009, 20:46
Replies: 20
Views: 6,285
Posted By MikeeB

Assuming it's the one at Mount Airey - need to...

Assuming it's the one at Mount Airey - need to have a good long think about that one as it's not far from where I live.
Forum: Private Flying
29th Jul 2009, 20:43
Replies: 20
Views: 6,285
Posted By MikeeB

Also dipping a toe in the water at the moment....

Also dipping a toe in the water at the moment. Would consider Sandtoft, but Gamston etc. a bit far. Breighton would be ideal, along with Sherburn or Full Sutton.

Aircraft must have two seats+...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2007, 09:39
Replies: 33
Views: 5,460
Posted By MikeeB

Not sure that would stack up. From memory, the...

Not sure that would stack up. From memory, the land is leased from a local farmer (I seem to recall there was a debate about the merits of keeping both 29/11 runways after the tarmac went in and...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Oct 2007, 15:26
Replies: 33
Views: 5,460
Posted By MikeeB

I learned to fly at Sherburn a few years back,...

I learned to fly at Sherburn a few years back, and it was a great place. But even as a PPL student, I became aware of political games going on in the background, which appear to have ruined the club...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2007, 13:38
Replies: 173
Views: 16,652
Posted By MikeeB

Model snobbery slipping in then? From my own...

Model snobbery slipping in then?

From my own POV, I would never ever ever want either the Boxter or the Cayenne and I told that to the sales guy today. (well the Boxter bit anyway). He said, "ahh,...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Aug 2007, 12:59
Replies: 173
Views: 16,652
Posted By MikeeB

I took up flying so that I could do aero's. Then...

I took up flying so that I could do aero's. Then during my training, I got a great sense of achievement from the x-country/land away side of things.

Once I obtained my PPL I pretty much found...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2007, 16:08
Replies: 66
Views: 14,765
Posted By MikeeB

Saturday

I attended on Saturday with my 8yo son. Despite the weather, we had a great day and were made to feel very welcome by the station staff.

Big thanks to the lady (sorry can't remember rank) who...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jun 2007, 18:59
Replies: 32
Views: 7,148
Posted By MikeeB

I've never worked in the forces, but I'd be...

I've never worked in the forces, but I'd be interested to know what makes you think that anywhere is any better? The company I currently work for (FTSE 100) pretty much fits the description you have...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2007, 07:50
Replies: 209
Views: 82,870
Posted By MikeeB

Can the RAF not get one to Waddington for the...

Can the RAF not get one to Waddington for the airshow? Such a shame.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2007, 19:18
Replies: 209
Views: 82,870
Posted By MikeeB

Waddington Airshow

Don't suppose any will turn up at Waddington now? I was really looking forward to seeing one for the last time :(
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Sep 2006, 16:05
Replies: 29
Views: 7,307
Posted By MikeeB

It's clear to see why they are not allowed to fly...

It's clear to see why they are not allowed to fly in the UK from the video...............isn't it?

Thanks for the link. Just makes me want to go to CT more and more......
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Aug 2006, 15:45
Replies: 34
Views: 7,154
Posted By MikeeB

Well, the website says McLaren are due to test on...

Well, the website says McLaren are due to test on the "runway" next month, and of course the airshow is next weekend, so I suspect it is still currently available.

Don't they normally run the...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2006, 14:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,022
Posted By MikeeB

If I can escape, I'll pop up and see you.

If I can escape, I'll pop up and see you.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Apr 2006, 17:29
Replies: 20
Views: 3,576
Posted By MikeeB

I had to orbit on the downwind for 09 at East...

I had to orbit on the downwind for 09 at East Mids on my QXC to allow for an incoming holiday jet. Can't remember if I was told right hand or not, but it seemed fairly obvious to do so away from the...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2006, 14:46
Replies: 30
Views: 4,935
Posted By MikeeB

Who teaches aero's at Sherburn now? I started...

Who teaches aero's at Sherburn now? I started down the route of the Cap 10B, but nobody could teach me aero's in it. Never entertained the idea of trying in the Robins, so I went to FS in the end.
...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Mar 2006, 12:46
Replies: 39
Views: 4,953
Posted By MikeeB

Not tried it, but I believe you can fly into...

Not tried it, but I believe you can fly into Skegness. Not got my charts here to check.

However a quick google indicated it might be possible. Clue in one of the pictures :)
...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2006, 09:26
Replies: 69
Views: 7,305
Posted By MikeeB

Ah, but you might still get a lift, as I want to...

Ah, but you might still get a lift, as I want to 'keep in touch' with things so to speak. I might even go sit on the judging line for a bit.

When I do things, I tend to want to do things...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jan 2006, 08:49
Replies: 69
Views: 7,305
Posted By MikeeB

Not enough :( My hours dropped right off...

Not enough :(

My hours dropped right off after May, mainly due to time and cost.

I've since decided to do my IMC rather than continue in vain at aero's. (or at least competition flying). This...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jan 2006, 20:32
Replies: 26
Views: 3,639
Posted By MikeeB

Re: Today's Pilot Article: IMC in Helicopters

At least one of my 45 hours of PPL(A) was done with me being unable to look out the window - either foggles or screens, or both.

It was nothing more than climbing, decending and turning, but IMO...
Forum: ATC Issues
28th Dec 2005, 11:32
Replies: 16
Views: 2,974
Posted By MikeeB

Thanks for the answers !!! Cheers - ...

Thanks for the answers !!!

Cheers

-
Mike
Forum: ATC Issues
21st Dec 2005, 08:26
Replies: 16
Views: 2,974
Posted By MikeeB

RT Question

As I've been told the only daft question is that which isn't asked.....

I did a couple of circuits and T+G's under ATC the other day.

While on the downwind leg I was "cleared for a touch and...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2005, 12:51
Replies: 58
Views: 6,470
Posted By MikeeB

The wife ;) She said it was boring and...

The wife ;)

She said it was boring and wouldn't be flying with me again.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Oct 2005, 15:56
Replies: 29
Views: 5,824
Posted By MikeeB

I had a WRX for three years. In terms of value...

I had a WRX for three years. In terms of value for money and function, it's the worst car I've ever owned. The engine contributed towards that due to it's "lumpy" power delivery. Never realised the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2005, 13:20
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By MikeeB

If memory serves me correctly, when I visited a...

If memory serves me correctly, when I visited a couple of months ago, the old missiles had gone :(

The lampposts on the Industrial Estate on the other side of the road are still alive and well...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Aug 2005, 11:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,212
Posted By MikeeB

I'd give Bentwaters Park a ring. When I was there...

I'd give Bentwaters Park a ring. When I was there last year, there were a couple or so GA aircraft parked up.

http://www.bentwatersparks.com/main.html
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