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Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2007, 12:44
Replies: 7
Views: 3,666
Posted By Max AirFactor

Only consider Biggin if you don't need to fly at...

Only consider Biggin if you don't need to fly at weekends. Despite the highest charges, it's oversubscribed and preference is given to the fat cats while you wait and wait and wait..... :ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
13th Nov 2006, 16:05
Replies: 0
Views: 1,117
Posted By Max AirFactor

G-BYLE [Biggin] AAIB Report

Synopsis
Shortly after takeoff the aircraft experienced an engine problem which was probably the result of water contamination of the fuel. In the resultant situation, the recommended option was to...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2006, 14:04
Replies: 547
Views: 197,482
Posted By Max AirFactor

Bump. Superb - love Brighton pier shot. ...

Bump. Superb - love Brighton pier shot.

Anyone got a decent aerial pic of Lydd or Headcorn? Will complete my collection of "airfields I've been to without a camera"
Forum: Private Flying
17th Feb 2006, 13:55
Replies: 67
Views: 7,642
Posted By Max AirFactor

Five minutes of my time well spent. Job...

Five minutes of my time well spent.

Job done. Sent to J. Horam, Orpington plus J2Jags.
Forum: Private Flying
25th Nov 2005, 12:13
Replies: 38
Views: 4,290
Posted By Max AirFactor

I choose this to give me something to do on...

I choose this to give me something to do on Boxing Day.

http://www.vansaircraft.com/images/rv-7_quickbuild_lg.jpg

MAX
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2005, 23:20
Replies: 26
Views: 3,290
Posted By Max AirFactor

Conan, thanks for the response. I think I would...

Conan, thanks for the response. I think I would classify use as general purpose on account of budget (maybe sub £400 ?) but would like reasonable airshow shots. Not planning to change the camera...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Sep 2005, 20:46
Replies: 26
Views: 3,290
Posted By Max AirFactor

I'm considering a lens upgrade for my EOS 300D. ...

I'm considering a lens upgrade for my EOS 300D. What is good for reasonable airshow pics - would 300mm do it (conscious of budget)? Anyone care to offer a suggestion on make/model/size/price? ...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2005, 15:29
Replies: 55
Views: 5,555
Posted By Max AirFactor

AIS info line reports a temporary restriction at...

AIS info line reports a temporary restriction at Biggin earlier today 6nm 2400' from 10:25 to 10:57.

I was curious to see if I could specify a time in the past in the narrow brief?

MAF
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2005, 15:10
Replies: 55
Views: 5,555
Posted By Max AirFactor

H&H I saw this but the dates are for the...

H&H

I saw this but the dates are for the weekend? And I think that the Arrow are here...

Saturday
14-May-05
The Ulster VE Day Airshow, Newtonards
Northern Ireland

Sunday
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2005, 14:19
Replies: 55
Views: 5,555
Posted By Max AirFactor

This morning the Red Arrow flew into Biggin for a...

This morning the Red Arrow flew into Biggin for a 'private' visit/display? When I try a narrow route brief starting at EGKB I dont seem to be able to get anything posted for this even if I try and...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2005, 15:43
Replies: 25
Views: 2,840
Posted By Max AirFactor

My first flight was a check ride at a new outfit...

My first flight was a check ride at a new outfit who didn't require a membership fee, or a 30 day currency. And it was my first ride in a 4 seater, GPS, etc. Second trip was solo round the Kent /...
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2005, 13:34
Replies: 25
Views: 3,282
Posted By Max AirFactor

Even though I'm not particularly interested in...

Even though I'm not particularly interested in flying in poor vis, the recent threads on the IMC subject have convinced me to do the rating. And having sat on the beach at Shoreham last summer...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2005, 12:34
Replies: 32
Views: 2,527
Posted By Max AirFactor

Homeguard, Spot on! And when this is all in...

Homeguard, Spot on!

And when this is all in place, I would want to stock the School with a fine variety of factory built RVs (that can fly over built up areas) and are available to hire to the...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2004, 13:27
Replies: 40
Views: 4,067
Posted By Max AirFactor

I recall this from the PFA site.. [NPPL] ...

I recall this from the PFA site..

[NPPL] "It is currently confined to UK airspace. However in time it is hoped that other EU states will recognise the NPPL, just as they do our car licences, and...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jun 2004, 14:44
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By Max AirFactor

BH Glad to here this. My parents are just...

BH

Glad to here this. My parents are just up the road and I plan to visit over a couple of days. I'd be interested to fly with a local with Snowdon area experience, though I have seen a couple of...
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2004, 09:02
Replies: 144
Views: 15,614
Posted By Max AirFactor

You would think that IWM would want the veterans...

You would think that IWM would want the veterans to feel like VIP guests for the day. So instead they shoot themselves in the foot for the sake of the extra insignificant revenue.

Its not just...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2004, 13:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,499
Posted By Max AirFactor

I have a pair of prescription :cool: as the...

I have a pair of prescription :cool: as the normal flying and clear prescription :8 as the spare. (And a different pair of prescription :cool: for the beach and contacts :rolleyes: for sport.) ...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2004, 19:14
Replies: 73
Views: 7,252
Posted By Max AirFactor

This is deeply worrying. There’s people outside...

This is deeply worrying. There’s people outside the M25 who have been allowed internet access. They’ll be wanting mobile phones next.
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2004, 22:07
Replies: 25
Views: 2,334
Posted By Max AirFactor

Its tough enough with Uk weather let alone clubs...

Its tough enough with Uk weather let alone clubs going pear-shaped. Hope your luck improves. You deserve it.

Keep its simple. You've put the time in. Done the exams. You've got Uk procedures/law...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Feb 2004, 22:29
Replies: 34
Views: 4,123
Posted By Max AirFactor

As a low hours ppl I don't own/share an aircraft...

As a low hours ppl I don't own/share an aircraft but initially I'm hiring from a rental company and a club and may possibly borrow private cofa or permit a/c. What is the responsible thing to do re...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2003, 02:50
Replies: 55
Views: 4,616
Posted By Max AirFactor

Bose - Your benefactor is granting your ultimate...

Bose - Your benefactor is granting your ultimate flying desire. Would'nt you rather take your mates up in a Lancaster or Airforce 1 ?

Actually one of my choices would be a homebuilt (Vans RV-4...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2003, 02:03
Replies: 55
Views: 4,616
Posted By Max AirFactor

Something exactly like this. I saw it flown by...

Something exactly like this. I saw it flown by Kermit Weeks a couple of months back.
It sounded great and its VERY shiney.

Edited: As noted by LowNslow,
its a P-51C with a 1500 hp Packard...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2003, 20:35
Replies: 33
Views: 2,297
Posted By Max AirFactor

15 minutes for me at present. Come the summer I...

15 minutes for me at present. Come the summer I may be looking for for a share somewhere but will restrict the choice to within 45 minutes. I know how depressed I get driving just 15 mins to find...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2003, 16:18
Replies: 24
Views: 2,453
Posted By Max AirFactor

I read this and a couple of weeks later booked my...

I read this and a couple of weeks later booked my first lesson - great book.

But who needs 'Lift Girl' once you're behind the controls of a Spamcan MkII with go faster stripes. :cool:

MAF
Forum: Private Flying
21st Oct 2003, 15:28
Replies: 7
Views: 675
Posted By Max AirFactor

Well done! Many people seem to rate this above...

Well done! Many people seem to rate this above the 1st solo. And your flight goes to show that everyone en-route wants to help to make it a great day. Shame the weather god is not so generous. I'm...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Sep 2003, 00:29
Replies: 39
Views: 3,078
Posted By Max AirFactor

Much gratitude for your quality responses. ...

Much gratitude for your quality responses.
This will help me keep things simple and precise. I had assumed a FIS but hear what has been said about RIS. And thanks for the other pointers.

How...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Sep 2003, 15:26
Replies: 39
Views: 3,078
Posted By Max AirFactor

FIS R/T question

Giving some thought to my QCX R/T.... On the Fairoaks to Lydd leg, I'll be calling Farnborough and Shoreham. How much routing info required and do I include ETAs ? I'm planning to pass the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Aug 2003, 23:10
Replies: 130
Views: 15,084
Posted By Max AirFactor

Probably OTT at many airfields, but the...

Probably OTT at many airfields, but the requirement has necessitated my £9.99 purchase.

On the plus side, if you go down you can wave it at the search & rescue chopper. If you have a rep car...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Jul 2003, 22:54
Replies: 136
Views: 18,423
Posted By Max AirFactor

I would question the need for pre-flight booking...

I would question the need for pre-flight booking and glad to here that TMC doesn’t endorse this as a future requirement. Why do Elstree need to know Pilot surname, Pax and shoe size by phone if...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jul 2003, 20:40
Replies: 13
Views: 1,161
Posted By Max AirFactor

G-LARE a twin Comanche spotted at the tower EGKB...

G-LARE a twin Comanche spotted at the tower EGKB on Sunday. Its very loud yellow:O with blue:{ trim. Glad I was wearing my:cool: Loved it.

MAF
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2003, 21:34
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By Max AirFactor

Thumbs up RF, Thanks for the link. Its all in there. ...

RF,

Thanks for the link. Its all in there. I like this bit... ' The PPL Skill Test is very demanding. It is appreciated that even the most competent pilots can make mistakes, but this does not...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2003, 00:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By Max AirFactor

FFF, Understood - these are just distractions to...

FFF, Understood - these are just distractions to test your ability to multitask and to 'keep flying the a/c'. Up to the examiner how he does it. I guess he wouldn't say 'Oh dear, my camera has...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2003, 21:28
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By Max AirFactor

A. For point d) was this two separate...

A.
For point d) was this two separate manoeuvres? My basic intro to EFATO to date is 'nose down, point at a field, stick the power back on' and continue the climb out so that the biz-jet behind can...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jun 2003, 23:54
Replies: 48
Views: 6,211
Posted By Max AirFactor

I remember as an ATC cadet going aboard Concord...

I remember as an ATC cadet going aboard Concord at Filton (a few seats and racks of test equipment) and then later that day being overhead in a Chipmunk with the bird taking off below. Fantastic day....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jun 2003, 00:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,047
Posted By Max AirFactor

It was great. I'm sure the content will fluctuate...

It was great. I'm sure the content will fluctuate from one year to the next depending on what's available but there was a reasonable programme. That Virgin Airbus (with 'Concorde - BA cant keep it...
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