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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2016, 09:30
Replies: 1,757
Views: 985,371
Posted By Alvin Steele

I have just read the latest Pilot mag where there...

I have just read the latest Pilot mag where there are details of what appears to be a radical overhaul of the current DA/DAE and FDD requirements.
My question is, would the CAA be privy to the...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2010, 19:50
Replies: 43
Views: 11,746
Posted By Alvin Steele

No problem with people doing this.......until I...

No problem with people doing this.......until I unwittingly meet one on a date:yuk:

I agree with epiphany, thought you were given a thorough pyscho screening during selection, I can't help...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2008, 23:29
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By Alvin Steele

Weighing up the options,and taking into account...

Weighing up the options,and taking into account all available evidence.
I'm going to carry the old one....although the 'fag packet' method only lost out due to the fact that I'm a non smoker.
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2008, 22:02
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By Alvin Steele

Many thanks for the reply littco, think I'll opt...

Many thanks for the reply littco, think I'll opt for the 'carrying the old one with me' option.......I'll find room in the flightbag by ditching something else (not the hip flask though);)

Thanks...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2008, 21:05
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By Alvin Steele

Pilots Log Book question

Hi folks

I got my PPL back in '95 in Florida and still have the Jeppesen green paged pilots log book.
Question is, I'd like to change to a 'UK style' log book before the current one is filled up....
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2007, 17:09
Replies: 53
Views: 12,612
Posted By Alvin Steele

From Kirstey's comments, I can see how a visitor...

From Kirstey's comments, I can see how a visitor to Headcorn could be put off from a couple of experiences of my own.
Although the opening comment on the post was unnecessary, given how many people...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2007, 18:00
Replies: 53
Views: 12,612
Posted By Alvin Steele

Agreed. Not wanting to sound flippant, but off...

Agreed.
Not wanting to sound flippant, but off any other runway the incident would have maybe resulted in cuts and bruises, 22 ends with an F-100.
Didnt think 04/22 was licensed.
Forum: Private Flying
12th Mar 2007, 00:14
Replies: 53
Views: 12,612
Posted By Alvin Steele

Very sad news, It looked like everyone was...

Very sad news, It looked like everyone was relatively ok in early reports.

Where did the plane finish up?
The report was suggesting the airfield museum, although I'm sure there is another relic...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2007, 21:35
Replies: 39
Views: 3,812
Posted By Alvin Steele

Scrap the Red Arrows?...........reason number 346...

Scrap the Red Arrows?...........reason number 346 for voting New Labour out at the next general election:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2006, 16:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,396
Posted By Alvin Steele

Errrr......not a problem cos a don't have a...

Errrr......not a problem cos a don't have a plane.
As for chipping in for security, I wouldnt mind.....anything to keep the pikey's away from my play area, let the bleeding heart liberal left...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2006, 22:16
Replies: 7
Views: 1,396
Posted By Alvin Steele

Never mind terrorists. I often worry about the...

Never mind terrorists.
I often worry about the security at my home field because of the threat of chav vandals and also.........keeping in the spirit of The Daily Mail.......the threat of a gypsy...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2006, 17:13
Replies: 67
Views: 6,581
Posted By Alvin Steele

That was maybe valid back in the days of the ATA...

That was maybe valid back in the days of the ATA and virtually an all tailwheel fleet.
I did some tailwheel to solo standard only back in 98, but would question my suitability, after the subsequent...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2006, 19:26
Replies: 78
Views: 8,595
Posted By Alvin Steele

Yep.......that'd be about right:cool:

Yep.......that'd be about right:cool:
Forum: Private Flying
24th Oct 2006, 20:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
Posted By Alvin Steele

Oooooh, I wish we had that over here in the UK. ...

Oooooh, I wish we had that over here in the UK.

"No, Mr Prescott, its not necessary for you to strap yourself in........right, I am now going to demonstrate inverted flight......":E
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2006, 16:51
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By Alvin Steele

Many thanks for that DFC, I didnt doubt the...

Many thanks for that DFC, I didnt doubt the examiners advice, but rather wanted a second opinion to be sure and to guard against 'shifting goalposts'

Regards

Tim
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2006, 12:39
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By Alvin Steele

Replacing a log book before its finished

I still have my original Jeppesen PPL Log book.....having learnt in the US, and want to update to a 'UK style' one..........however, I still have some way to go before finishing it (probably bout...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2006, 22:47
Replies: 18
Views: 6,731
Posted By Alvin Steele

Sorry to sound like a whinger, but when updates...

Sorry to sound like a whinger, but when updates to past incidents are posted can they be suitably titled as such......my heart sank when I saw 'Light aircraft down.........' thinking it was today....
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2006, 20:37
Replies: 110
Views: 14,582
Posted By Alvin Steele

Completely agree:ok:

Completely agree:ok:
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2006, 15:20
Replies: 110
Views: 14,582
Posted By Alvin Steele

It got to the 'Heart and Spear' section (2...

It got to the 'Heart and Spear' section (2 aircraft draw the heart and the 3rd spears it) when the intruder was first spotted, the three jets cleared out with the intention of having another...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2006, 13:31
Replies: 110
Views: 14,582
Posted By Alvin Steele

It sounded to me like the same perpetrator making...

It sounded to me like the same perpetrator making repeated infringements.
The leader was heard to say after the first intrusion......"the intruders back again" suggesting it was the same aircraft...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Jun 2006, 18:20
Replies: 11
Views: 1,668
Posted By Alvin Steele

Eastchurch-Isle of Sheppey

Looking at the quarter mil England South chart I see Eastchurch has an aerodrome marked on there, anyone got any info on the place?....is it possible to fly in there?
After a bit of a search I can't...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Apr 2006, 22:13
Replies: 21
Views: 4,168
Posted By Alvin Steele

DR400's are lovely aircraft, had a quick...

DR400's are lovely aircraft, had a quick dalliance with a PA28 for the first time a couple of months back.......couldnt wait to get back to the Robin.
Tim
Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2006, 20:06
Replies: 57
Views: 5,687
Posted By Alvin Steele

Having had nearly eleven years to ponder the US v...

Having had nearly eleven years to ponder the US v UK PPL training conundrum (I learnt at #!* in 95) I've arrived at the conclusion that it really depends on the individual concerned, aside from the...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2006, 18:54
Replies: 63
Views: 9,208
Posted By Alvin Steele

It was seeing that footage that gave me the kick...

It was seeing that footage that gave me the kick up the a**e to buy his books, a quick flick through the books is enough to convince me I'm going to enjoy them.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2006, 15:50
Replies: 63
Views: 9,208
Posted By Alvin Steele

I agree wholeheartedly with Penguina, I picked up...

I agree wholeheartedly with Penguina, I picked up a book about Amy Johnson by Constance Babington-Smith (great name) at Hendon a couple of years ago and was hooked, despite having no interest in Amy...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Feb 2006, 15:24
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By Alvin Steele

The idea was for a one off flying holiday after...

The idea was for a one off flying holiday after seeing some of the scenery on TV the other day.
Many thanks for the replies, I'll have to do my research.

Tim
Forum: Private Flying
8th Feb 2006, 15:54
Replies: 3
Views: 616
Posted By Alvin Steele

Hiring and Flying in Ireland

I've tried a couple of brief searches and it hasnt thrown anything up, so apologies to regulars if this is an old topic.
Has anyone got any experience of hiring and flying in Ireland?....I've a...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2006, 15:28
Replies: 26
Views: 3,093
Posted By Alvin Steele

:D :D I do feel more like a real pilot with...

:D :D

I do feel more like a real pilot with one, in the PA28 I may as well have been downwind in a Ford Focus.
Forum: Private Flying
31st Jan 2006, 10:56
Replies: 26
Views: 3,093
Posted By Alvin Steele

FFF, learning on the 150 the yoke was all I...

FFF, learning on the 150 the yoke was all I knew,I had no comparison at that time, but when it came to a DR400 check-out, I was pleasantly surprised to find my flying more accurate and it felt more...
Forum: Private Flying
30th Jan 2006, 22:49
Replies: 26
Views: 3,093
Posted By Alvin Steele

Yokes v Sticks

I've discovered I have a pathological dislike of control yokes in light aircraft.
I learnt in the good old Cessna 150 and didnt know any different, before having a quick spell in a Supercub for a...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2006, 20:50
Replies: 547
Views: 197,156
Posted By Alvin Steele

Approaching Beachy Head, November...

Approaching Beachy Head, November 2004...........lovely views from inside those DR400's.
http://www.btinternet.com/~paul.evans28/Digitalpictures036.jpg

**Resized.**
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2006, 15:48
Replies: 15
Views: 1,788
Posted By Alvin Steele

I have one of the really early versions from 95...

I have one of the really early versions from 95 and it was invaluable when I took my exams on my PPL course in the States.......so much so, that other students were getting me to order more copies...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2005, 17:09
Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Posted By Alvin Steele

I wish I hadnt asked:(

I wish I hadnt asked:(
Forum: Private Flying
8th Dec 2005, 16:28
Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
Posted By Alvin Steele

*STUPID QUESTION ALERT!* I rarely venture...

*STUPID QUESTION ALERT!*

I rarely venture above 3000 on an average bimble.........however, I did an aero's course this year, and needless to say it was above 3000ft, nearer 8000 for the spinning,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
5th Dec 2005, 16:51
Replies: 332
Views: 345,534
Posted By Alvin Steele

Ray Hanna was the airshow display pilot of all...

Ray Hanna was the airshow display pilot of all time for me.
Glad I savoured his last two Biggin Hill displays in MH434, Ray displayed a Spitfire better than anyone I've ever seen.
Ray Hanna was a...
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