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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
16th Mar 2024, 16:12
Replies: 10
Views: 4,239
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

What is a "saucy de-rotation" - I've not heard of...

What is a "saucy de-rotation" - I've not heard of that technique.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
22nd Dec 2023, 22:47
Replies: 125
Views: 75,561
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

I've been following this on the excellent...

I've been following this on the excellent blancolirio channel.

It was very difficult to watch the video he included in his first report. I was shouting "THROTTLE!!" at the screen.

From the...
Forum: ATC Issues
9th Dec 2023, 21:51
Replies: 8
Views: 2,392
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Thanks for the link. Fantastic film for the geeks...

Thanks for the link. Fantastic film for the geeks amongst us and if you want to hear the POSHEST English accent ever - please watch, listen and enjoy :)
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Oct 2023, 15:57
Replies: 241
Views: 157,921
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

From BBC News: ...

From BBC News:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-67174117

"The TUI flight from Corfu "moved off the runway whilst landing" at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) on Friday afternoon, the...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
11th Sep 2023, 15:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,562
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Just be glad there WAS a toilet and not a bucket...

Just be glad there WAS a toilet and not a bucket in the aisle. Or maybe there is - I've never flown with that airline. Can't think why...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Jun 2023, 16:08
Replies: 10
Views: 1,632
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

I've seen it before in the dim and distant past...

I've seen it before in the dim and distant past but it's certainly worth another watch. Great early colour film footage with no annoying music to distract from the sound of all those Merlin engines. ...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Mar 2023, 16:42
Replies: 148
Views: 28,684
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

That is an excellent video. I've flown into...

That is an excellent video. I've flown into Duxford many times as a PPL. Food for thought. Much to learn.
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
27th Mar 2023, 11:15
Replies: 370
Views: 87,255
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

If I had children I'd want to sit as far away...

If I had children I'd want to sit as far away from them as possible.

What a silly man. If you want to sit together - book seats together.

I hate to think what his children are going to turn out...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Mar 2023, 11:10
Replies: 70
Views: 25,328
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Ah wondered if it was a repeat. I had a feeling...

Ah wondered if it was a repeat. I had a feeling of deja vu. It's not on iPlayer yet just checked :(

To our Dutch friend. Get a VPN and connect to a British server :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2023, 21:14
Replies: 21
Views: 2,098
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Thank you! I remember I had my small Sharp...

Thank you! I remember I had my small Sharp Airband receiver with me on the flight and was sure they'd accepted a climb to at least FL410. First flight ever and the highest altitude I have flown...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2023, 15:39
Replies: 80
Views: 11,978
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Ah missed that bit about the Mooney. That would...

Ah missed that bit about the Mooney. That would explain the strange looking upright tail-fin. Ta for the info!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2023, 14:36
Replies: 80
Views: 11,978
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

This may be a silly question but I'll ask...

This may be a silly question but I'll ask anyway..

What's the advantage (if any) of having a moving vertical fin? And are there any other aircraft with a similar system?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Mar 2023, 14:17
Replies: 21
Views: 2,098
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Re the accident involving *two* - yes I...

Re the accident involving *two* - yes I immediately thought of the Tenerife collision. I guess you're referring to that? I still have the front page of my parents Daily Mail the day after that...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2023, 20:46
Replies: 21
Views: 2,098
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Ah ok thanks for the info. No idea about Orly....

Ah ok thanks for the info. No idea about Orly. I'm not an expert on French airports (as you can probably tell..).
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Mar 2023, 20:29
Replies: 21
Views: 2,098
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Excellent documentary thanks for posting this...

Excellent documentary thanks for posting this gem. I was only 4 yrs old when this was shown on the TV.

Loved the shots of the male Japanese tourists all wearing suits. No selfie sticks to be seen....
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Nov 2022, 21:34
Replies: 118
Views: 23,512
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

And here's another good reason why we should...

And here's another good reason why we should never have single pilot cockpits. I doubt automation would help in this situation.Captain suffers Heart Attack on takeoff | Emergency Return to O'Hare
...
Forum: Rumours & News
20th Nov 2022, 19:16
Replies: 157
Views: 99,506
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

I guess it's not the easiest thing to film on a...

I guess it's not the easiest thing to film on a phone with all the cockpit lighting and glass in the way but I wonder if anyone managed to get some video of the phenomena.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
13th Nov 2022, 16:16
Replies: 298
Views: 183,152
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Those are my initial thoughts as well. Some of...

Those are my initial thoughts as well. Some of that pre-accident footage reminded me of Reno.
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Nov 2022, 19:08
Replies: 24
Views: 11,327
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

I'm sure I've seen male cabin crew wearing subtle...

I'm sure I've seen male cabin crew wearing subtle make-up. I dated one for a while and he wore it at work.

Not certain which century you've just arrived from but maybe you should jump back into...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
27th Oct 2022, 15:02
Replies: 4,470
Views: 643,992
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Yes also noticed that on ADSB Guide. It was...

Yes also noticed that on ADSB Guide. It was circling for 3+ hours before returning to Waddington. I didn't post at the time for obvious reasons.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
28th Sep 2022, 23:32
Replies: 8
Views: 4,237
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Oh dear. And more from the BBC... ...

Oh dear. And more from the BBC...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-63069004

And The Guardian thinks it happened on the runway. Hmm.Two aircraft involved in ‘minor collision’ on runway...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Sep 2022, 22:34
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Thanks very much for the info that's really...

Thanks very much for the info that's really useful. I'll give them a ring this week and arrange a flight.

Cheers

Adam
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Sep 2022, 20:51
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

North Weald Flight Training - anyone flying with them?

Folks,

Have any of you flown (or are currently flying) with North Weald Flight Training? I emailed them earlier in the week for information but so far - no reply.

I'll probably try ringing them...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Oct 2007, 11:02
Replies: 21
Views: 7,864
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7027789.st...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7027789.stm
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2007, 15:50
Replies: 37
Views: 4,780
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Thanks for the info:ok:

Thanks for the info:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
10th Sep 2007, 14:18
Replies: 37
Views: 4,780
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

I see this in the NOTAMS for tomorrow: ...

I see this in the NOTAMS for tomorrow:
FARNBOROUGH LARS EXTENSION A TEMPORARY EXTENSION, TO ENABLE CONTROLLER TRAINING, OF THE FARNBOROUGH LOWER AIRSPACE RADAR SERVICE (LARS) WILL BE ESTABLISHED TO...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Aug 2007, 15:49
Replies: 33
Views: 4,712
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

I've flown a route from Bovingdon - Brookmans...

I've flown a route from Bovingdon - Brookmans Park - Barkway and back twice recently.

As a relatively inexperienced PPL I asked Luton for a FIS which they happily provided. I wasn't intending on...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2007, 15:52
Replies: 33
Views: 11,918
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Shade please:ok:

Shade please:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2007, 12:45
Replies: 44
Views: 6,598
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Yes - but now everyone has read this thread...

Yes - but now everyone has read this thread they'll adjust their altitude accordingly and be banging into each other :hmm:

Think I'll stick to 2499ft *ducks*:p
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2007, 11:10
Replies: 33
Views: 11,918
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Completed my dual check on the PA28 yesterday...

Completed my dual check on the PA28 yesterday afternoon. Glorious weather so climbed to 5000 ft to perform stalls, advanced turns etc.

Either I am rather unfit or the PA28 requires the application...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Aug 2007, 10:54
Replies: 13
Views: 1,219
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Was hoping to fly in tomorrow with my freshly...

Was hoping to fly in tomorrow with my freshly signed dual check on one of our club PA28's but it's already booked for something else:(
Spent 30mins practising grass landings as well yesterday. Doh!...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2007, 20:44
Replies: 33
Views: 11,918
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

I've had that:ok: Both my Dad and my best friend...

I've had that:ok: Both my Dad and my best friend (who both recently flew with me) prefer the PA28 due to its looks.

I conclude from all of this..

Trips into short strips with aviators = 172...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Aug 2007, 16:01
Replies: 44
Views: 6,598
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

2200-2300ft QNH in local area (BNN/WCO/CFD) ...

2200-2300ft QNH in local area (BNN/WCO/CFD)

2500-2800ft QNH enroute if the surrounding airspace lets me
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2007, 15:12
Replies: 33
Views: 11,918
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Gentlemen thank you - excellent advice. I'll...

Gentlemen thank you - excellent advice.

I'll report back after I've had a chance to fly both:)
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Aug 2007, 13:34
Replies: 33
Views: 11,918
Posted By SQUAWKIDENT

Thanks for the info Brooklands:ok: I think...

Thanks for the info Brooklands:ok:

I think I'll finish the PA28 check out next week and spend some hours flying it then ask for a check out on the 172.

I guess there is better availability on...
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