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Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2005, 22:02
Replies: 40
Views: 21,651
Posted By SquawkModeA

Landing your average, tricycle GA-aircraft (which...

Landing your average, tricycle GA-aircraft (which is all I have experience from) should always be done stalled. The target will be to stall the aircraft as you touch down. Ideally you should be...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
9th Apr 2005, 13:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,789
Posted By SquawkModeA

Thanks a lot guys. My passport is indeed machine...

Thanks a lot guys. My passport is indeed machine readable so that won't be a problem.
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
8th Apr 2005, 20:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,789
Posted By SquawkModeA

Airlines participating in the Visa Waiver Program

Hey,

I'm going to the USA this summer which is a first for me. As I will stay for less than 90 days and going as a tourist I figure I fulfill the criteria for the Visa Waiver Program and so I...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Apr 2005, 12:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Posted By SquawkModeA

Engine starting techniques

Recently had an interesting experience when going flying with a friend. One of the C172's we have down at the club is particularly hard to start. This time we struggled for several minutes before...
Forum: Medical & Health
2nd Apr 2005, 11:58
Replies: 4
Views: 3,112
Posted By SquawkModeA

Dangers of AVGAS

Hey,

Does anyone have any reliable info with regards to the short- and long term health risks of gasoline exposure? I have heard a lot about this, some people tell you there's no risk at all while...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Mar 2005, 10:20
Replies: 13
Views: 5,460
Posted By SquawkModeA

We used them at my flying school and since I...

We used them at my flying school and since I never ran out of fuel I guess they're pretty reliable. You do need to calibrate them correctly.
Forum: Questions
21st Feb 2005, 21:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,029
Posted By SquawkModeA

Photocopies and/or computer backup is...

Photocopies and/or computer backup is recommended. Never lost mine (thankfully) but should it happen one day I'm sure I'd feel a lot better knowing I still have the data.
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2005, 21:13
Replies: 47
Views: 7,423
Posted By SquawkModeA

Don't forget to identify the VOR. Once (not on...

Don't forget to identify the VOR. Once (not on the checkride though) when I knew I had set the correct frequency earlier, I didn't bother. Unfortunately the instructor had managed to sneak in a...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Feb 2005, 17:54
Replies: 47
Views: 7,423
Posted By SquawkModeA

I passed my test first time around but when...

I passed my test first time around but when taxiing back from the final landing I was certain I had failed.

Among my errors were a serious inability to maintain altitude in an instrument turn, a...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2005, 12:42
Replies: 117
Views: 12,464
Posted By SquawkModeA

Hey, Having just read through all seven...

Hey,

Having just read through all seven pages I'm still a bit confused about the terminology and the fuss about these power-on stalls. Where I trained for my CPL we often did power-on stalls from...
Forum: Questions
1st Oct 2004, 14:01
Replies: 7
Views: 2,855
Posted By SquawkModeA

V2 is the abbreviation for "takeoff safety speed"...

V2 is the abbreviation for "takeoff safety speed" - the speed at which the takeoff and climb can be continued safely assuming an engine failure.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Sep 2004, 23:24
Replies: 5
Views: 1,350
Posted By SquawkModeA

First I was asked about the current QDM, then...

First I was asked about the current QDM, then asked to intercept another QDM and fly it towards the beacon. Obviously the examiner just wants to see that you understand the principle of the...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Feb 2004, 18:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,327
Posted By SquawkModeA

It's true that you never really can tell the...

It's true that you never really can tell the exact load factor without a gauge; however with things floating around in the cabin it would have been more or less free falling with around 0-g...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jan 2004, 02:38
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By SquawkModeA

Botkyrka FK just south of Stockholm operate two...

Botkyrka FK just south of Stockholm operate two aerobatic machines. [email protected] is their e-mail if you'd like to try there. Those guys need all support they can get as they are being...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2004, 04:18
Replies: 36
Views: 7,727
Posted By SquawkModeA

All that has been said about partial panel is...

All that has been said about partial panel is true. With my own (limited) experience I'd like to stress that you should never, on partial panel, try to make more than one adjustment at a time....
Forum: Private Flying
4th Jan 2004, 02:22
Replies: 29
Views: 5,701
Posted By SquawkModeA

Thanks everyone. Seems to be generally agreed...

Thanks everyone. Seems to be generally agreed that the PA28 has none of the scary characteristics I imagined so long as you don't try to spin it. (I actually have spun twice in a C172 but that didn't...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2004, 07:23
Replies: 29
Views: 5,701
Posted By SquawkModeA

PA28 stall characteristics

Greetings,

Could some kind soul tell me a bit about the stall characteristics of the early PA28's? All my flying so far has been on Cessnas and my understanding is that the PA28 is a bit more...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Nov 2003, 22:13
Replies: 22
Views: 3,302
Posted By SquawkModeA

I use 70 knots on final, reducing to 65 on short...

I use 70 knots on final, reducing to 65 on short final and then it'll float for a bit, hopefully to around your touchdown point.

For short field landings 60 knots on final. With some headwind you...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Nov 2003, 05:02
Replies: 22
Views: 3,302
Posted By SquawkModeA

Yes, the 172 floats far down that runway unless...

Yes, the 172 floats far down that runway unless you keep your speeds. Realised this again a bit back when I made a really sloppy circuit at an unfamiliar airfield. Bad bad decision to not go...
Forum: Medical & Health
17th Nov 2003, 05:09
Replies: 8
Views: 3,273
Posted By SquawkModeA

I am by no means a doctor but when I did my Class...

I am by no means a doctor but when I did my Class 1 I had quite a high rate. They suggested it was due to nervousness but when we tried again at the end of the day it was still pretty high.

The...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
17th Nov 2003, 01:19
Replies: 137
Views: 63,660
Posted By SquawkModeA

Have to agree; you're a pretty good writer. Keep...

Have to agree; you're a pretty good writer. Keep it up!
Forum: Medical & Health
13th Nov 2003, 22:23
Replies: 21
Views: 2,309
Posted By SquawkModeA

As mentioned, the test is rather straightforward....

As mentioned, the test is rather straightforward. I personally thought the hyperventilating part was unpleasant - apparently I hyperventilated harder than necessary and was almost unconscious during...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
7th Nov 2003, 01:24
Replies: 11
Views: 1,509
Posted By SquawkModeA

I have not done a degree, but as for the exams,...

I have not done a degree, but as for the exams, they are not particulary hard, really. The multiple-choice format ensures that you don't have to have a solid understanding of the subject to achieve a...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2003, 04:35
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By SquawkModeA

Well, I was wondering as I've personally never...

Well, I was wondering as I've personally never felt comfortable with my heels anywhere else than on the floor (with the exception of when taxiing) but just today I realised some people claim the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Sep 2003, 21:58
Replies: 5
Views: 847
Posted By SquawkModeA

About feet

Hello,

A shortish question...how do you all place your feet on the pedals? Heels on the floor or the entire foot on the pedal? just curious as I've heard people doing it both ways. Not counting...
Forum: Medical & Health
7th Sep 2003, 19:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Posted By SquawkModeA

Wow, thanks! After this I'll make sure to stay...

Wow, thanks! After this I'll make sure to stay grounded for a while.:D
Forum: Medical & Health
6th Sep 2003, 20:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,452
Posted By SquawkModeA

Flying with a cold?

Hi,

Looks like I developed a somewhat premature autumn cold during some of the colder evenings of the week...really more annoying than serious, though.

Anyway, could this be a problem when it...
Forum: Questions
6th Sep 2003, 20:24
Replies: 20
Views: 3,288
Posted By SquawkModeA

It's a JAR regulation, are you sure there is...

It's a JAR regulation, are you sure there is actually logic behind it? ;)

But my guess is that charter passengers are estimated to carry less hand luggage.
Forum: Cabin Crew
22nd Aug 2003, 21:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,216
Posted By SquawkModeA

Not easy. Humour might help draw attention to the...

Not easy. Humour might help draw attention to the demo, but on the other hand it probably also degrades the quality of said demonstration.

Personally I think that the best attention-getter would...
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