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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

9th Feb 2006, 11:57

Replies: 69

Global Flyer

Views: 11,793

Posted By Zaptain

I believe Mr Fossett is after the record for the...

I believe Mr Fossett is after the record for the longest flight. He has done the round the world bit before but he is tagging on a bit more so he holds the record for distance. One and a bit times...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Nov 2003, 23:27

Replies: 11

MSA Terminology Help

Views: 2,585

Posted By Zaptain

Crossfire MSA = Minimum Sector Altitude...

Crossfire

MSA = Minimum Sector Altitude (around a NAV aid).

Almost.....can also be about ARP (Aerodrome Reference Point) if the relevant navaid is not located on the aerodrome. I.E. Coventry
...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

25th Oct 2003, 00:49

Replies: 8

Multi Engine Rating written exam

Views: 1,938

Posted By Zaptain

Thanks for the comments guys. Read the...

Thanks for the comments guys.

Read the flight manual and took the exam, passed.
40 questions in 1 hour (took me about 15 - 20 minutes), no graphs or charts to look at or fill in, just all...

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

22nd Oct 2003, 05:46

Replies: 8

Multi Engine Rating written exam

Views: 1,938

Posted By Zaptain

Cheers chaps. Weight off my mind. :ok:

Cheers chaps.

Weight off my mind.
:ok:

Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)

22nd Oct 2003, 02:56

Replies: 8

Multi Engine Rating written exam

Views: 1,938

Posted By Zaptain

Multi Engine Rating written exam

Hi chaps,

After the long toil of the ATPL exams I now find that there is yet another one for the Multi Engine Rating.
Does anyone know of any source of feedback or example questions I or others...

Forum: Tech Log

21st Oct 2003, 03:01

Replies: 33

Mobile Telephones in Aircraft

Views: 4,062

Posted By Zaptain

Sounds like someone had something against Orange....

Sounds like someone had something against Orange. Actually, all of the mobile networks use the same range of frequencies. That's why, if you try, you can attempt to log into other network providers...

Forum: Tech Log

17th Oct 2003, 02:01

Replies: 33

Mobile Telephones in Aircraft

Views: 4,062

Posted By Zaptain

Been there, done that.

OK definitive, mobile phones work at altitude (about the same as they work at most lateral distances from base stations.
The biggest risk in the air (but the vote is not out yet as has already been...

Forum: Tech Log

16th Oct 2003, 21:22

Replies: 33

Mobile Telephones in Aircraft

Views: 4,062

Posted By Zaptain

Fact and Fiction

The regulations (what there are of them) regarding the use of mobile phones is a bit mixed up to say the least.
I.E. It is the CAA etc that object to their use on or near the ground (interfere with...

Forum: Questions

11th Oct 2003, 22:28

Replies: 16

Do u guys log decimal time?

Views: 3,639

Posted By Zaptain

I have seen both used, it seems to be a matter of...

I have seen both used, it seems to be a matter of personal preference and where you learned. If you do use decimals, don't forget that you have to work to 2 places (according to the notes in the log...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

3rd Oct 2003, 19:20

Replies: 263

Funny aircraft registrations

Views: 93,948

Posted By Zaptain

Some more...

G-TEST is now at Stapleford but has the same use as when at Cabair (MEIR tests).

BA have a DC-10 ...G-DCIO

Red Devils Freefall Parachute display team use a couple of Islanders, one registered...

Forum: ATC Issues

4th Aug 2003, 04:51

Replies: 12

ATC Simulators

Views: 2,813

Posted By Zaptain

I came across one at www.atcsimulator.com (I...

I came across one at www.atcsimulator.com (I think! Try some variations on that if it doesn't work) It looks quite tasty and has some moving graphic examples on the web site. Can be voice controlled...

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