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Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2020, 13:33
Replies: 251
Views: 123,365
Posted By gpn01

Daily Mail not reputable enough these days ? :-)

Daily Mail not reputable enough these days ? :-)
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Feb 2020, 12:51
Replies: 251
Views: 123,365
Posted By gpn01

Multiple flights at Heathrow with suspected Coronavirus passenger

Unsurprising really but quite worrying that eight flights in total have been reported https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8004013/Coronavirus-chaos-Heathrow-EIGHT-planes-lockdown-runway.html
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2017, 16:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,539
Posted By gpn01

Court of Appeal overturns Denham Noise decision

An outbreak of common sense ? : Couple who won court battle after 'shattering' helicopter noise caused Tess Daly to pull out of buying £4m home have ruling overturned by Court of Appeal (From Bucks...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Mar 2016, 22:40
Replies: 21
Views: 5,573
Posted By gpn01

Surprising court ruling about airfield noise

http://m.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/14351511.Couple_win_court_battle_after_Tess_Daly_and_Vernon_Kay_pull_out_of___4m_mansion_deal_over_helicopter_noise/
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Oct 2015, 17:48
Replies: 21
Views: 10,176
Posted By gpn01

Wake up & smell the coffee?

The challenge of interoperability in controlled airspace is difficult when trying to integrate autonomous & pilotless vehicles (I.e. UAV/RPV/Drone) with aircraft being flown in conjunction with ATC....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2015, 19:50
Replies: 202
Views: 57,426
Posted By gpn01

Better too many than too few. Condolences to...

Better too many than too few.
Condolences to those affected.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Aug 2014, 12:43
Replies: 21
Views: 5,902
Posted By gpn01

Beware of anything for which there is official guidance!

The CAA has been writing guidance for UAV operations since 2001. The current document is "CAP 722: Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace - Guidance". This includes the statement that,...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2013, 11:53
Replies: 25
Views: 5,535
Posted By gpn01

Until recently it worked out as - Fixed annual...

Until recently it worked out as -
Fixed annual costs: £1,600 (Club membership, trailer parking, glider insurance)
Variable costs: £35 per launch, approx 30 launchs p.a.

Comprised mix of...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jun 2013, 11:49
Replies: 0
Views: 941
Posted By gpn01

Bilateral agreement with France to produce new Assault Helicopter Carrier

An example of two nations working together....
Russia?s first Mistral-class ship stern launched (PHOTO, VIDEO) ? RT News (http://rt.com/news/mistral-ship-stern-russia-261/)
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2012, 12:30
Replies: 26
Views: 6,022
Posted By gpn01

I tried a similar exercise a few years but...

I tried a similar exercise a few years but adopted a different approach. My definition of "flyable" was simply "did anything fly on that day?". This was based on statistics from my local gliding...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2012, 08:02
Replies: 38
Views: 7,604
Posted By gpn01

You're mixing up age with maturity. I've flown...

You're mixing up age with maturity. I've flown with 12 year olds (and younger) who have demonstrated incredible maturity, responsibility and capability. I've also flown with 30 year-olds who've...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Dec 2012, 12:21
Replies: 38
Views: 7,604
Posted By gpn01

First solo for 14 year-old glider pilot in UK?

Congratulations to Callum... Bicester club member is youngest flyer in country - Community - Buckingham Advertiser...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Mar 2012, 23:05
Replies: 59
Views: 10,754
Posted By gpn01

If that's the best field available, then so be...

If that's the best field available, then so be it. Simple edict for glider pilots is that a good landing into a bad field is better than a bad landing into a good field. Glider pilot had presumably...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Mar 2012, 13:27
Replies: 92
Views: 25,371
Posted By gpn01

The trick with arguments is knowing when it's...

The trick with arguments is knowing when it's best to accept that, even if you're right, it's more prudent to not keep pushing it.



So you could have actually had a completely fumbled up...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Mar 2012, 13:44
Replies: 84
Views: 16,197
Posted By gpn01

It's worth popping along to a local club to check...

It's worth popping along to a local club to check anyway. Some places that get quite busy advertise for seasonal tuggies (where you get to fly quite a lot for a few months - often used for hour...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Feb 2012, 23:13
Replies: 266
Views: 88,879
Posted By gpn01

Do you not think that the brand was in any way...

Do you not think that the brand was in any way damaged by the characteristics you described as "badly managed, badly organised and badly delivered, with a deteriorating reputation" ? Do you really...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Feb 2012, 23:02
Replies: 266
Views: 88,879
Posted By gpn01

Don't think the latter point is correct. EPTA...

Don't think the latter point is correct. EPTA was owned by World Aviation Holdings Ltd, a holding company set up from Cabair International Aviation Ltd. WAC was also owned by World Aviation...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
28th Feb 2012, 12:04
Replies: 266
Views: 88,879
Posted By gpn01

Did Wycombe Air Centre students lose anything...

Did Wycombe Air Centre students lose anything when WAC went into administration? I would imagine that the answer to the question "where do I go from here" depends upon whether they're asking how to...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Feb 2012, 13:10
Replies: 12
Views: 3,081
Posted By gpn01

The builders breakfast offer was quite decent...

The builders breakfast offer was quite decent too!

Meanwhile, I see another airfield is looking for a CFI/Aifield Manager:
Ulster Flying Club (http://www.ulsterflyingclub.com/cms/)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
24th Feb 2012, 12:03
Replies: 33
Views: 5,179
Posted By gpn01

Out of interest, what conversion rate (from trial...

Out of interest, what conversion rate (from trial lesson to PPL student) are you expecting the FI to achieve?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
22nd Feb 2012, 22:57
Replies: 14
Views: 2,542
Posted By gpn01

I agree with much of the sentiment. In fact my...

I agree with much of the sentiment. In fact my initial briefing with a new student was along the lines of "the two most important things about gliding are safety and fun. My job is to make sure...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2012, 12:20
Replies: 2
Views: 1,622
Posted By gpn01

Such threats to aviation can be overcome. Case...

Such threats to aviation can be overcome. Case in point being Wycombe Air Park (Booker) which had the threat of a rugby & football stadium being built on it by the local Council eventually being...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Feb 2012, 16:10
Replies: 3
Views: 3,060
Posted By gpn01

I'd advise obtaining professional advice. To...

I'd advise obtaining professional advice. To quote a company that specialises in contractors in the IT sector: "Training is treated like any other deductible business expense; it must be ‘wholly,...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Feb 2012, 22:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,081
Posted By gpn01

Completely agree - a decent cafe really makes a...

Completely agree - a decent cafe really makes a difference!
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Feb 2012, 21:47
Replies: 12
Views: 3,081
Posted By gpn01

and what's happened to the Tecnam distributorship?

and what's happened to the Tecnam distributorship?
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
10th Feb 2012, 16:17
Replies: 14
Views: 2,542
Posted By gpn01

Useful maxim taight in gliding circles: Rule...

Useful maxim taight in gliding circles:

Rule 1 - Beware. P2 is trying to kill you
Rule 2 - The more experienced P2 is, the more creative they'll be at applyng Rule 1
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
6th Feb 2012, 10:16
Replies: 266
Views: 88,879
Posted By gpn01

Thanks Jez. In fact the full press release (FRP...

Thanks Jez. In fact the full press release (FRP Advisory secures the sale of Worldwide Aviation Limited & Wycombe Air Centre - FRP Advisory...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
5th Feb 2012, 21:25
Replies: 266
Views: 88,879
Posted By gpn01

Only have the 2010 Annual Accounts to hand but...

Only have the 2010 Annual Accounts to hand but Wycombe Air Centre seemed to be a thriving business - growing balance sheet and decreasing bank loan, etc. Anybody know how come it suddenly went into...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2012, 12:24
Replies: 115
Views: 24,352
Posted By gpn01

The only bad thing that I found about the...

The only bad thing that I found about the programme is that it's made me want to have a go in a microlight! Up until now, as a glider pilot (which really is as close as you get to flying like a...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
18th Jan 2012, 11:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,724
Posted By gpn01

Or one that filed administration papers on the...

Or one that filed administration papers on the last working day before the Christmas holidays? Hope all the staff and students had been told in advance.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Jan 2012, 21:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,724
Posted By gpn01

Another useful thing to be aware of

Is how easy it is to set up an alerting system to let you know of any documents that have been filed with Companies House by a company you may be interested in (e.g. one you either work for or have...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
29th Dec 2011, 11:45
Replies: 266
Views: 88,879
Posted By gpn01

I see that Companies House is now showing Wycombe...

I see that Companies House is now showing Wycombe Air Centre Ltd as being In Administration. Does that mean there's been a change of heart with the prospective ownership or that they've been...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
8th Dec 2011, 13:12
Replies: 266
Views: 88,879
Posted By gpn01

Which goes to show why company information should...

Which goes to show why company information should be clearly shown on a website as "The Cabair Group Ltd" is a different registered company from "Cabair International Aviation Ltd" which is, in turn,...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Dec 2011, 20:09
Replies: 266
Views: 88,879
Posted By gpn01

Alarm bells should have been ringing sooner

There's a legal requirement (Companies Act 2006) that a company's website should include details about its company registration number and registered office. Can't find these on Cabair International...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2011, 13:26
Replies: 11
Views: 3,717
Posted By gpn01

:-) Nothing to see here...move along now.......

:-)

Nothing to see here...move along now....

Next thing you'll be inferring that there are model aircraft being used for spying on the public....Oh, hang on...

£13,000 Merseyside Police...
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