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Forum: Private Flying
30th Dec 2018, 20:50
Replies: 7
Views: 1,836
Posted By FullyFlapped

Restarting after a loooong time ...

Hey everyone, Happy New Year !

I previously held a PPL and IMC back when the world was under JAR-FCL. I have quite a lot of P1 hours gained all over Europe, but my licence has been expired now for...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2010, 07:48
Replies: 41
Views: 11,423
Posted By FullyFlapped

Well, that's b*ggered that then ! Merry...

Well, that's b*ggered that then !

Merry Christmas everyone !

FF :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
9th Nov 2010, 16:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,361
Posted By FullyFlapped

Outbreak of common sense at Blackpool !

I dropped into Blackpool at the weekend, and braced myself for the usual dice with inter-galactic spaceport style security and charges - and was pleasantly surprised to find that things have changed...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2010, 10:24
Replies: 10
Views: 3,857
Posted By FullyFlapped

Never flown a 172RG, but I have flown Cessna RGs...

Never flown a 172RG, but I have flown Cessna RGs 177, 182 and 210. In my experience the hardest thing to master (?) is getting into the mindset of slowing the things down in good time - particularly...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Oct 2010, 09:32
Replies: 74
Views: 16,576
Posted By FullyFlapped

Hmmm. Unfortunately it's also the most convenient...

Hmmm. Unfortunately it's also the most convenient place to use for those of us "oop Norf" wishing to get into central London ...

If a company has consistently acted in this manner, and...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2010, 10:17
Replies: 25
Views: 7,688
Posted By FullyFlapped

He walked away, so in my book he wins - well done...

He walked away, so in my book he wins - well done as far as I'm concerned.

Also (although I think the Yak has quite a low power-off stall speed), it makes me very glad that I fly something with...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Sep 2010, 08:59
Replies: 163
Views: 19,060
Posted By FullyFlapped

"willy waiver" ... eunuch's contract of...

"willy waiver" ... eunuch's contract of employment ? :)

As has been said many times, "I'll get my hat ..."
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2010, 14:20
Replies: 163
Views: 19,060
Posted By FullyFlapped

For me, it's pretty simple, really. When...

For me, it's pretty simple, really.

When you're new to flying, everything is fresh and interesting, and the majority of us become sponges and soak up everything we can - and that includes the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jul 2010, 10:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,460
Posted By FullyFlapped

Years ago I had a medical. The AME doing it,...

Years ago I had a medical. The AME doing it, whilst perfectly pleasant, seemed a little nervous : perhaps a little less than used to the requirements : kept checking a list over and over, and...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2010, 10:01
Replies: 16
Views: 2,460
Posted By FullyFlapped

Not sure why people ask stupid questions like...

Not sure why people ask stupid questions like that, but for the record, no, I'm not trying to "libel" anyone, I'd just like to know that the guy is sound before I book with him. :ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2010, 09:22
Replies: 16
Views: 2,460
Posted By FullyFlapped

Dr Tedd

Hi,

If anyone has used this AME (Shipley) for medicals/renewals, I'd appreciate a PM with any positive/negative info ? (Can't get a suitable appointment with my usual guy).

Thanks

FF :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
5th May 2010, 07:51
Replies: 28
Views: 4,752
Posted By FullyFlapped

Timely, this .... I pay my mobile phone...

Timely, this ....

I pay my mobile phone bills (like most of my bills) each month by direct bank transfer (cos I'm closely related to Scrooge, and I like to check them before I pay them, having...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2010, 12:51
Replies: 74
Views: 7,730
Posted By FullyFlapped

Of course, the other question is, can we be sure...

Of course, the other question is, can we be sure that this really is Chris Grayling?
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2010, 11:59
Replies: 74
Views: 7,730
Posted By FullyFlapped

I think we need a response from Timothy !

I think we need a response from Timothy !
Forum: Private Flying
11th Apr 2010, 09:29
Replies: 74
Views: 7,730
Posted By FullyFlapped

I must admit, the older I get, the more I really...

I must admit, the older I get, the more I really can't be bothered listening to either side of the argument. It seems to me very obvious : it's all cyclical.

Labour inherit a fab economy : they...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Apr 2010, 19:48
Replies: 13
Views: 2,234
Posted By FullyFlapped

Why do Jepp have a monopoly ? Is the data public...

Why do Jepp have a monopoly ? Is the data public domain ?
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2010, 12:11
Replies: 46
Views: 5,404
Posted By FullyFlapped

... presumably called Baabara ...

... presumably called Baabara ...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2010, 13:28
Replies: 4
Views: 941
Posted By FullyFlapped

Did you forget to turn the auto-pilot on ? Gets...

Did you forget to turn the auto-pilot on ? Gets me every time, that ... ;)

Trust the wise words above. You're guaranteed to be trying too hard ... learn to trim, then wait ... don't chase the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jan 2010, 13:21
Replies: 42
Views: 4,223
Posted By FullyFlapped

Hey - here's a crazy idea ... why not keep the...

Hey - here's a crazy idea ... why not keep the IMCr in the UK only, AND have the Euro-en-route-only IR available as well ....

Kind of ticks most of the boxes your average UK pilot might need, at...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Oct 2009, 08:29
Replies: 12
Views: 975
Posted By FullyFlapped

That £4500ish you're looking at is to obtain an...

That £4500ish you're looking at is to obtain an NPPL licence, not a full PPL. I'm no expert on the limitations of the NPPL - there will be plenty on here who are - but essentially it's a restricted...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Oct 2009, 10:44
Replies: 30
Views: 4,234
Posted By FullyFlapped

Council tells Bagby to rip up runway

A friend who flies from Bagby tells me the local council have issued a planning enforcement notice, telling the owners to take down a hangar, rip up the reinforcement matting on the grass runway and...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2009, 12:48
Replies: 98
Views: 6,637
Posted By FullyFlapped

OK Mushroom Man, I'll play along for a while .......

OK Mushroom Man, I'll play along for a while ....

In and amongst your insults, you implied earlier that this "law" regarding use of mobile phones was enshrined in the ANO ("all proper pilots have...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Aug 2009, 22:34
Replies: 21
Views: 2,109
Posted By FullyFlapped

Guppy : I'll remember that the next time I'm...

Guppy :

I'll remember that the next time I'm above a solid overcast with no electric ... and yes, it does happen ....

Separated at birth : SNS3Guppy and DFC ??
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2009, 22:08
Replies: 33
Views: 4,375
Posted By FullyFlapped

Keygrip : Leaving aside the krap...

Keygrip :


Leaving aside the krap speeling, am I alone in not understanding what you actually mean by this ?
Forum: Private Flying
13th Aug 2009, 11:50
Replies: 37
Views: 4,157
Posted By FullyFlapped

It really does no good to bite at the output of...

It really does no good to bite at the output of idiots like Agaricus : accept that attitudes such as his are either exactly what you'd expect from someone named after a fungus, or deliberate wind-ups...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2009, 10:28
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By FullyFlapped

Thanks Bose-X. It expired in November.

Thanks Bose-X.

It expired in November.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Feb 2009, 10:18
Replies: 15
Views: 1,187
Posted By FullyFlapped

I know I should know the answer to this, but ...

I haven't flown for a few months for various reasons, during which time my SEP has lapsed without me spotting it. Had I not been busy at the time, I would have revalidated by experience (plenty of...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2008, 10:09
Replies: 51
Views: 22,340
Posted By FullyFlapped

Hmmm .. tricky one : single engine, turbo-charged...

Hmmm .. tricky one : single engine, turbo-charged for high ceiling, fully de-iced, fast, carries huge load (6 seats) - where are you going to find one of those ?

Pssst - wanna buy my 210 ? ;)
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2008, 22:21
Replies: 44
Views: 7,090
Posted By FullyFlapped

A Silver Eagle. Basically a pressurised Cessna...

A Silver Eagle. Basically a pressurised Cessna 210 with a turboprop. Faster than a Caravan (much), unbelievable short strip capability, ceiling of 28000' etc etc.

The canine's dangly do-dahs .....
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2008, 15:17
Replies: 28
Views: 5,248
Posted By FullyFlapped

For SIDs, I'd agree : however on several...

For SIDs, I'd agree : however on several occasions (in the UK), I've requested a "non-standard IFR departure direct XXX climbing to ... etc" when booking out, and always been given it.
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jun 2008, 12:19
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By FullyFlapped

;):D Anyone know what she's up to these days...

;):D

Anyone know what she's up to these days ? Is she still flying ?
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2008, 09:07
Replies: 100
Views: 9,911
Posted By FullyFlapped

:D Quite right, but still a Cessna single...

:D
Quite right, but still a Cessna single nonetheless.

:D
The best and most accurate comment ever written on Proon !
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2008, 10:16
Replies: 100
Views: 9,911
Posted By FullyFlapped

Cesspits. Yeah, terrible aircraft - hate 'em. ...

Cesspits. Yeah, terrible aircraft - hate 'em.

Yesterday I was forced to fly a 30 year old one over five hundred miles, cruising between 170-180 kt, with four heavy adults and a load of luggage ...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2008, 09:04
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By FullyFlapped

Inverness update

I went yesterday, just to pick up some PAX and depart again, and expected to land at 3:30. Of course, due to the usual combination of unforeseen delays I didn't arrive until just after 4pm. I'd...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2008, 13:52
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By FullyFlapped

Inverness info needed ...

Does anyone know if Inverness (EGPE) insist on handling for visiting private light aircraft ?

If so, which particular set of Dick Turpin look-alikes do I have to use ? :ugh:

Cheers !
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