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Posted By mazzy1026

Hey Lister - good to hear from you. I too haven't...

Hey Lister - good to hear from you. I too haven't used pprune for donkey's. Just thought I'd post up a new link for old time's sake, see which one's out of the old crew still read this :)

Hope you...

Forum: Private Flying

7th Sep 2012, 16:11

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Posted By mazzy1026

Paramotor Lima Mike - YouTube...

Paramotor Lima Mike - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/ParamotorLimaMike/videos)

Forum: Private Flying

15th Sep 2010, 18:58

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Posted By mazzy1026

DastardlyMutley - nice one :ok: Phil is a...

DastardlyMutley - nice one :ok:

Phil is a bloody good instructor (AFI) and you can rest assure you've got yourself a solid PPL there! I actually really enjoyed writing about my flying. I found...

Forum: Private Flying

10th Sep 2010, 11:14

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Posted By mazzy1026

This thread is bringing back some memories :8 ...

This thread is bringing back some memories :8

Glad to see people doing well - each time I write here, I always think it will be the last!

I myself have unfortunately given up my 'wings' (albeit...

Forum: Private Flying

12th Jan 2010, 18:06

Replies: 33

GA to Flexwing microlight

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Posted By mazzy1026

Hollo - thanks for this, good stuff :ok: ...

Hollo - thanks for this, good stuff :ok:

Lister - don't swear on these forums!!! :E

Forum: Private Flying

11th Jan 2010, 18:06

Replies: 33

GA to Flexwing microlight

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Posted By mazzy1026

Beagle - excellent! From what I gather so...

Beagle - excellent!

From what I gather so far, it looks like I'll be maintaining an NPPL and 'downgrading' my JAR? Quite happy to do that and give up flying Traumahwaks out of Liverpool.

I'm...

Forum: Private Flying

10th Jan 2010, 10:51

Replies: 33

GA to Flexwing microlight

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Posted By mazzy1026

Thanks for the great replies.... I have to...

Thanks for the great replies....

I have to admit (with regarding the difficulty in converting from fixed wing) that I have thought about exactly the same issue - it doesn't worry me, but I am...

Forum: Private Flying

6th Jan 2010, 16:23

Replies: 33

GA to Flexwing microlight

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Posted By mazzy1026

GA to Flexwing microlight

After renewing my PPL and realising yet again, that the costs/currency are difficult to keep up with, plus the lack of victims to take, I've decided to get into flex-wing flying!

I live a few...

Forum: Private Flying

18th Aug 2009, 14:41

Replies: 9

Ravenair for PPL

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Posted By mazzy1026

Hi Vicky Just be sure to have checked out...

Hi Vicky

Just be sure to have checked out all of the other schools on the airfield, especially the one next door! This will help you make up your mind, I am sure :)

Best of luck

Maz :ok:

Forum: Private Flying

12th Aug 2009, 10:01

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Posted By mazzy1026

SEP renewed! :E Nav leg, stalls, PFL's - a...

SEP renewed! :E

Nav leg, stalls, PFL's - a few other bits and bobs and all good to go!

It feels good to be current again - and I will seriously try and not let it lapse again!

Cheers :ok:

Forum: Private Flying

18th Jul 2009, 19:04

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Piper Tomahawk

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Posted By mazzy1026

Hi jh... I'm sure you know this, but each...

Hi jh...

I'm sure you know this, but each POH/FM is unique, and you should be able to obtain it easily from your flying school.

Enjoy the training :ok:

Forum: Private Flying

18th Jul 2009, 18:59

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Posted By mazzy1026

Back in the sky!

Today, for the first time since May 2007, I took to the air :}

My first in a few refresher flights with the examiner, with the aim of getting my SEP back. It's an expensive few weeks - medical due...

Forum: Private Flying

5th Jul 2009, 19:30

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A technical GPS question

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Posted By mazzy1026

A technical GPS question

Straight to the point - would it be possible to flash this and update it with some new aviation maps? I think it's used for marine purposes at the moment...

Garmin GPS 89 Handheld GPS Receiver -...

Forum: Private Flying

3rd Jul 2009, 21:39

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Posted By mazzy1026

Happyeater - fear not! You won't lose you...

Happyeater - fear not! You won't lose you license, you'd simply have to do a scaled down flight test wih an examiner in order to renew your SEP (the rating part of the license) the PPL is always with...

Forum: Private Flying

28th Jun 2009, 15:07

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Posted By mazzy1026

S*it. I didn't know that. The big C has touched...

S*it. I didn't know that. The big C has touched my family in a really sad way (as you'll know if you've read my previous sad posts) however I am really glad that you fought it - it's nice to hear a...

Forum: Private Flying

26th Jun 2009, 10:12

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Posted By mazzy1026

Excellent, well done Gav - still buzzing? :ok: ...

Excellent, well done Gav - still buzzing? :ok:

The QXC is (I think) probably the biggest achievement when you think about it. Three hours, on your own, in an aircraft, across the country. I was...

Forum: Private Flying

2nd May 2009, 21:36

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Posted By mazzy1026

Jesus! I never thought I'd be posting here again...

Jesus! I never thought I'd be posting here again :eek:

I still haven't flown I'm afraid. There's been about a million times where I've nearly joined the Chipmunk group (I DEFINATELY will soon -...

19th Feb 2009, 17:00

Replies: 19

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Posted By mazzy1026

That be why I never got a straight answer :E ...

That be why I never got a straight answer :E

Cheers Hells :ok:

19th Feb 2009, 13:22

Replies: 19

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Posted By mazzy1026

I agree hells! That's what you'd think anyway,...

I agree hells! That's what you'd think anyway, but the licensing page refers to commercial use, whether it be sales or "service". :ok:

19th Feb 2009, 11:49

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Posted By mazzy1026

I've had a couple of detailed responses now from...

I've had a couple of detailed responses now from AVG but I just can't get a straight answer! They have a reseller programme (which is quite good) that they are pushing, but as for whether or not I...

17th Feb 2009, 10:15

Replies: 19

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Posted By mazzy1026

Jof - sorry, club is full :}

Jof - sorry, club is full :}

17th Feb 2009, 09:02

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Posted By mazzy1026

I like you Targ :p

I like you Targ :p

17th Feb 2009, 08:47

Replies: 19

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Posted By mazzy1026

I installed a 3 month trial of AVG 8 last night...

I installed a 3 month trial of AVG 8 last night which covers 'the works' including firewall, anti spyware and pretty much anti everything!

So far so good - I like it. As for whether or not it'll...

16th Feb 2009, 11:35

Replies: 19

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Posted By mazzy1026

Not seen those! Will give it a try...

Not seen those! Will give it a try...

16th Feb 2009, 10:56

Replies: 19

Views: 1,446

Posted By mazzy1026

Yep - my thoughts exactly. Couple that with a...

Yep - my thoughts exactly. Couple that with a SPyBot install and maybe CCleaner, then you'd only charge for your time.

The other option is to become a reseller, but that defeats the whole point...

16th Feb 2009, 10:26

Replies: 19

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Posted By mazzy1026

Thanks for the responses! Another reason for...

Thanks for the responses!

Another reason for me asking was due to the licensing requirements of such products such as AVG and SpyBot. Great when you install them at home, but if you want to offer...

16th Feb 2009, 08:44

Replies: 19

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Posted By mazzy1026

AVG All-in-one Internet Security Vs...

For years I've been using all the freely available protection products, such as AVG Free, Spybot, Adaware, CCleaner etc etc...

However, what are people's opinions on using just one package, such...

29th Oct 2008, 11:37

Replies: 56

AVG 8 (Free) issues

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Posted By mazzy1026

I tried Avast after being a long term user of...

I tried Avast after being a long term user of AVG. Couldn't stand it! It took about 10 mins for my Ethernet/LAN capabilities to start up, and I really hated those annoying vocal alerts "Virus...

Forum: Private Flying

13th Sep 2008, 15:55

Replies: 1,935