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Search: Posts Made By: SKYYACHT
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Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
26th Mar 2008, 12:12
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By SKYYACHT

SIMS

Hi VFR Transit - Check your PMs

Cheers


Skyyacht
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jan 2008, 15:37
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By SKYYACHT

You could always try Sunrise Aviation out at...

You could always try Sunrise Aviation out at Santa Anna John Wayne International (Also known as Orange County) KSNA. They are a nive outfit, with good aeroplanes - Katana DA20, J3 Cub, and the usual...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Nov 2007, 10:24
Replies: 35
Views: 6,134
Posted By SKYYACHT

Good Stuff

1) Learn to fly at night
2) Do the IMC Rating
3) Do a Complex Airplane (Aeroplane) Rating
4) Do a Multi Engine rating (for the challenge)
5) Whenever you go abroad on hols, check out at the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Sep 2007, 09:48
Replies: 15
Views: 1,974
Posted By SKYYACHT

As ChilliMonster has said, you can not fly VFR On...

As ChilliMonster has said, you can not fly VFR On Top, But you can be VMC on top, and fly out of sight of the surface with the privilieges of the IMC rating.

:cool:
Forum: Private Flying
7th Sep 2007, 08:11
Replies: 26
Views: 3,031
Posted By SKYYACHT

First Solo

My first solo flight was as an Air Cadet in a Kirby Cadet MkIII open cockpit glider. I accomplished this feat at the age of 16 at RAF Kenley, in the early/mid 1970s. The winch launch seemed so much...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
6th Sep 2007, 08:34
Replies: 1
Views: 659
Posted By SKYYACHT

Lasors

Try the UK CAA Website (www.srg.caa.co.uk) and check up in Publications LASORS. It should have the information that you need.

All the Best

:ok:

SY
Forum: Flight/Ground Ops, Crewing and Dispatch
23rd Aug 2007, 11:33
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By SKYYACHT

I did too

I also used to work for AA at EGSS for the entire period they operated there, then back to EGLL....
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2007, 12:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,174
Posted By SKYYACHT

Cool Photos in Logbooks

I managed to collect quite a number of different types, airfields and locations (as well as hours) from all over the world flying light aeroplanes. I invested in a CAA Professional Logbook, and...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2006, 11:44
Replies: 87
Views: 9,536
Posted By SKYYACHT

Sounds Good

I could well be up for it! I did some gliding at Tibbenham years ago - will there be a chance to do any flights, or is that just pushing it? Also, I seem to recall that they had some bunkhouse...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2006, 22:33
Replies: 39
Views: 8,338
Posted By SKYYACHT

Glad

Glad to hear all is well in Sunny Jockistan....

Yes, I am ploughing through it slowly.... I am about 25% done. Its not Roger I worry about - Its Steve and Fleur!!!!

It would be nice if the CAA...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2006, 22:27
Replies: 19
Views: 1,582
Posted By SKYYACHT

HMMM...

Hi Pembroke,

Not sure that I entirely agree with you on that one. The instructional flight is not intended to be a "test" as such. According to the CAA the FI should make clear the objectives of...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2006, 17:46
Replies: 11
Views: 867
Posted By SKYYACHT

Just seen your reference to battery life.... If...

Just seen your reference to battery life.... If you are using the external anttena, this is powered, so it may eat batteries a bit. I always load fresh ones before doing a cross country. A friend of...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2006, 17:41
Replies: 11
Views: 867
Posted By SKYYACHT

I have used my 196 in a Firefly with no problems,...

I have used my 196 in a Firefly with no problems, I do sometimes have to shield the display with my hand if its very bright.

The Garmin updates are monthly, and coincide with the global AIRAC...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2006, 17:24
Replies: 39
Views: 8,338
Posted By SKYYACHT

I just wish that the powers that be would...

I just wish that the powers that be would re-write the ANO to reflect the US system, whereby all flight time where the pilot was "The sole manipulator of the flight controls" could be logged as P1....
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2006, 17:06
Replies: 19
Views: 1,582
Posted By SKYYACHT

I always use the one hour flight with an...

I always use the one hour flight with an instructor to get differences training onto a new type that I havent flown before. This year, I am planning to get checked out on the Diamond Star.

If you...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2006, 16:58
Replies: 11
Views: 867
Posted By SKYYACHT

ME TOO!

My GPS 196 is a fabulous piece of kit. Once you get used to all the functions, and know which pages to use for which purpose, it becomes a "morceau de gateaux"

Mind you, the monthly updates can...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jun 2006, 13:11
Replies: 8
Views: 1,159
Posted By SKYYACHT

Taking the "difference in philosophy" point, and...

Taking the "difference in philosophy" point, and expanding upon it; I believe that in the US, the provision of public safety is the responsibility of Federal Government. I would suggest that the...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
29th May 2006, 05:30
Replies: 40
Views: 5,697
Posted By SKYYACHT

When I learnt to fly, many moons ago, I had a...

When I learnt to fly, many moons ago, I had a similar problem.... Only mine revolved around mastering an aerotow...... I flew with a number of different instructors, none of whom seemed to know what...
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2006, 17:32
Replies: 16
Views: 1,644
Posted By SKYYACHT

You could always try Blackbushe.... Just off the...

You could always try Blackbushe.... Just off the M3 - not too bad to access from Bracknell/Reading....

Cheers


Mark
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2006, 20:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,624
Posted By SKYYACHT

Nice Phots Andy, How did you get your GPS...

Nice Phots Andy,

How did you get your GPS track line, onto Google Earth? I have a GPS196, and would like to be able to do the same.

Cheers


Mark
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2006, 20:39
Replies: 15
Views: 1,288
Posted By SKYYACHT

As far as I am aware, the use of a claculator is...

As far as I am aware, the use of a claculator is permitted provided that it is not programmeable/text entering. Most students that I deal with seem to be familiar with the Pooley's CRP-1 or CRP-5...
Forum: Private Flying
13th May 2006, 20:35
Replies: 39
Views: 5,154
Posted By SKYYACHT

Goodwood - good food, grass, and historic. ...

Goodwood - good food, grass, and historic.


Agree about the rude and arrogant ATC at Redhill - except for the controller with a Northern Accent.

Sandown is nice. I also like Welshpool.

:)
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
13th May 2006, 20:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,164
Posted By SKYYACHT

Thank Goodness

Thank Goodness
Forum: Private Flying
26th Apr 2006, 17:01
Replies: 35
Views: 4,958
Posted By SKYYACHT

I make no apologies - I can't abide the...

I make no apologies - I can't abide the Americanism of "Airplane". It is an aeroplane..... like wise "Airfoil" is in fact an "Aerofoil".

At the end of the day - who really cares? As long as I can...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2006, 21:00
Replies: 15
Views: 1,876
Posted By SKYYACHT

I'm with the BEagle on this one! :*

I'm with the BEagle on this one!

:*
Forum: Private Flying
10th Apr 2006, 20:58
Replies: 12
Views: 955
Posted By SKYYACHT

I see no reason why driving licences should last...

I see no reason why driving licences should last until age 70. I think that a similar procedure to the PPL SEP revalidation would work. Every 2 years, a legal requirment to undertake a one or two...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Apr 2006, 18:03
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By SKYYACHT

As far as I am aware, a Disclosure document only...

As far as I am aware, a Disclosure document only needs to be signed if the applicant requires airside access on a permanent photo i.d. and operating airside as part of employment. The criminal record...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
7th Apr 2006, 17:57
Replies: 29
Views: 3,345
Posted By SKYYACHT

For my two pennorth - The FAA system seems to...

For my two pennorth - The FAA system seems to work. When I get checked out by my US instructor in California, I am always informed that I am P1 for the time that I "was the sole manipulator of the...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Mar 2006, 06:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By SKYYACHT

I was told by an old gliding hand years ago, that...

I was told by an old gliding hand years ago, that if you double your age, that will give you an idea of how many launches you will need prior to be signed off solo... (Not signed off checks, just...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Mar 2006, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,180
Posted By SKYYACHT

Talking OVC002 IMHO this is an unlikely scenario....

OVC002

IMHO this is an unlikely scenario. The UK PPL requirements dictate that a student must pass 7 ground exams, one of which is VHF Communications. The comms exam consists of the written...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
11th Mar 2006, 06:22
Replies: 11
Views: 1,358
Posted By SKYYACHT

Smile I agree - I contacted my club at Redhill on...

I agree - I contacted my club at Redhill on Thursday to book an aeroplane for friday, and was told that the field was waterlogged. This despite the fact that the operator spent thousands on putting...
Forum: Questions
11th Mar 2006, 06:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,341
Posted By SKYYACHT

Smile I am not sure which phase of the checklist you...

I am not sure which phase of the checklist you are in. My operator would switch on the CVR as part of the Overhead panel scan. The Beacon and doors checks would fall into our Push/Start checks.
...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2006, 21:49
Replies: 8
Views: 1,180
Posted By SKYYACHT

I am no expert, but I believe that you can only...

I am no expert, but I believe that you can only operate as a "Co Pilot" on an aircraft that is certificated as a multi crew aeroplane. Even if your passenger holds an FRTL he is still a passenger who...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Mar 2006, 21:30
Replies: 14
Views: 1,983
Posted By SKYYACHT

I visited Welshpool back in November last year,...

I visited Welshpool back in November last year, on a Sunday. Bright and Crisp after a miserable Friday and Saturday. Did telephone from Haverforwest, and was informed of the local weather. Called on...
Forum: Questions
1st Mar 2006, 20:05
Replies: 6
Views: 2,234
Posted By SKYYACHT

City MSc is excellent. Good value, Good...

City MSc is excellent. Good value, Good lecturers, and interesting course content..... Anyone wanna help me with my project/dissertation?

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