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Forum: Rumours & News
14th Nov 2018, 16:01
Replies: 10
Views: 7,955
Posted By JBGA

People are leaving because they are working in a...

People are leaving because they are working in a horrible oppressive demoralising environment, they have completely lost faith in the leadership and the direction the CAA is going in and frankly they...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Nov 2018, 19:53
Replies: 10
Views: 7,955
Posted By JBGA

CAA accused of forcing out staff who raised safety fears

Interesting.... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/09/civil-aviation-authority-accused-forcing-out-staff-safety-fears-employment-tribunal
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2009, 15:27
Replies: 79
Views: 4,630
Posted By JBGA

I couldn't agree more. But there are ALWAYS...

I couldn't agree more. But there are ALWAYS warning signs.

I remember vividly an occasion I was flying an old wooden glider really slowly in a gusty thermal at about 1000ft and within an instant...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2009, 15:34
Replies: 79
Views: 4,630
Posted By JBGA

I always said that fear keeps aviators alive....

I always said that fear keeps aviators alive. Fear prevents (Or goes some way towards preventing) people from doing things they really shouldn't. However, you need to have the necessary skills and...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jul 2008, 19:48
Replies: 23
Views: 6,544
Posted By JBGA

The answer to your question depends entirely on...

The answer to your question depends entirely on a) the aerodynamic properties of the glider, and; b) the speed range over which the 10kt difference is applied.

The rate of descent of a glider does...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2008, 22:34
Replies: 51
Views: 4,302
Posted By JBGA

Because they are either a) oblivious, or b) have...

Because they are either a) oblivious, or b) have no respect for gliding competitions and other similar events ??
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2008, 20:22
Replies: 32
Views: 2,888
Posted By JBGA

IO540 - I couldn't agree more (Although I can say...

IO540 - I couldn't agree more (Although I can say for certain that Jeppesen definately is not in bed with the CAA's. In fact, I'd go as far as to say the locks have been changed and their clothes...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2008, 18:59
Replies: 32
Views: 2,888
Posted By JBGA

The G1000 uses the same Jeppesen database* as can...

The G1000 uses the same Jeppesen database* as can be found in all Garmin GPS units - although I agree the data that is actually displayed can be selectable depending on intended use. But this only...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jul 2008, 13:13
Replies: 32
Views: 2,888
Posted By JBGA

In the incident I referred to, the GPS was...

In the incident I referred to, the GPS was receiving a good signal, the database was up to date, there was no reason to bring a backup in to service and no suggestion that the notams had not been...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2008, 19:38
Replies: 32
Views: 2,888
Posted By JBGA

I disagree wholeheartedy (and I'm not one of...

I disagree wholeheartedy (and I'm not one of those crusty old fellows who we all know and love but has a lack appreciation for modern technology). Your GPS is only as good as the data on it and...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2008, 14:44
Replies: 51
Views: 4,302
Posted By JBGA

Ask any glider pilot flying around in the Alps...

Ask any glider pilot flying around in the Alps about the value of FLARM and you will get a unanimous answer. In a sport where mid-air collisions are one of the most popular ways to die, people gladly...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2008, 22:20
Replies: 100
Views: 9,821
Posted By JBGA

I've never been much of a badgehunter. I did...

I've never been much of a badgehunter. I did several 50km and 100km cross countries, several 3000ft height gains and a couple of five hour flights, mostly in the club K8, before actually declaring...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Jun 2008, 21:50
Replies: 100
Views: 9,821
Posted By JBGA

So we've managed to establish the following: ...

So we've managed to establish the following:

- Cessnas are good training aircraft
- Cessnas fly nicely (Although I personally think this means that they are so docile any monkey could fly one)
-...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2008, 23:27
Replies: 100
Views: 9,821
Posted By JBGA

Why does the experienced advice say learn in a...

Why does the experienced advice say learn in a tricycle then convert to taildragger? Surely if you learn on a taildragger you will find converting to tricycle easy whereas doing it round the other...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2008, 23:10
Replies: 100
Views: 9,821
Posted By JBGA

Hang on.....I'm not taking anything away from...

Hang on.....I'm not taking anything away from C150/152 and PA28's. I know they are great training aircraft. I know they are maintained well despite sometimes looking a bit shabby. Way I see it is if...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Jun 2008, 09:43
Replies: 100
Views: 9,821
Posted By JBGA

Please don't make me learn to fly in a Cesspit!

I blame cruddy old Cessnas and PA28's as the sole cause for me never getting a PPL. I've been a glider pilot for 12 years and thouroughly enjoy power flying when I'm with friends but every time I...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jun 2008, 08:54
Replies: 63
Views: 9,472
Posted By JBGA

Avoid polarised lenses - unles you like looking...

Avoid polarised lenses - unles you like looking through the wierd psychadelic lines across your plastic canopy.
Forum: Private Flying
27th May 2008, 22:20
Replies: 23
Views: 6,620
Posted By JBGA

Looks like it's the Extra 300 that is part of the...

Looks like it's the Extra 300 that is part of the Swift glider display team. BBC says non-life threatening which is a relief.
Forum: Private Flying
26th May 2008, 09:45
Replies: 3
Views: 563
Posted By JBGA

You can't be revalidated in a Permit aircraft...

You can't be revalidated in a Permit aircraft unless you own the aircraft so that puts the Yak out I'm afraid.

Any other CofA aircraft will be okay provided it is being maintained for public...
Forum: Private Flying
16th May 2008, 15:54
Replies: 10
Views: 994
Posted By JBGA

The CAA aren't interested in the commercial...

The CAA aren't interested in the commercial arrangement between group owners. What they are interested in is who has responsibility for the safety of the aircraft. In the case of a group, all of the...
Forum: Private Flying
12th May 2008, 12:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,087
Posted By JBGA

I used to live locally and was never aware of an...

I used to live locally and was never aware of an airstrip. I would have thought the area was too congested with housing. However, I've had a quick look on google maps and this place next to the golf...
Forum: Private Flying
9th May 2008, 13:19
Replies: 18
Views: 1,727
Posted By JBGA

Dagerous Goods are not in the ANO. They are in...

Dagerous Goods are not in the ANO. They are in the AN(DG)R !! Like all legal documents it says something along the lines of:

Rule 1 - Don't carry Dangerous Goods
Rule 2 - Rule 1 doesn't apply if...
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2008, 11:06
Replies: 24
Views: 7,248
Posted By JBGA

The bottom line is there are hundres of wannabe...

The bottom line is there are hundres of wannabe tug pilots queueing up at gliding clubs to fly the tug. Who wouldn't want to get dozens of hours and hundreds of rotations in for free, especially at a...
Forum: Private Flying
6th May 2008, 08:36
Replies: 16
Views: 4,079
Posted By JBGA

Towards the end of last week the local area was...

Towards the end of last week the local area was completely saturated all over. The forecast for the weekend was dry but cloudy on Saturday and rain on Sunday and Monday. I don't think they had any...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Feb 2008, 10:58
Replies: 12
Views: 2,226
Posted By JBGA

I fly at a certain neighbouring gliding club and...

I fly at a certain neighbouring gliding club and have visited Challock often over the years. They have a great clubhouse with bar and restaraunt, briefing rooms, bunkhouse etc.
I have experienced...
Forum: ATC Issues
11th Dec 2007, 15:06
Replies: 13
Views: 1,941
Posted By JBGA

:p I was once flying in the South East with...

:p

I was once flying in the South East with a friend and we called Dunsfold radar who acknowledged us and blurted out the usual stream of info (QNH, squawk code etc.) We hurriedly wrote it all...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2007, 15:06
Replies: 33
Views: 4,288
Posted By JBGA

:p I was once flying in the South East with...

:p

I was once flying in the South East with a friend and we called Dunsfold radar who acknowledged us and blurted out the usual stream of info (QNH, squawk code etc.) We hurriedly wrote it all...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Dec 2007, 15:37
Replies: 43
Views: 4,578
Posted By JBGA

Although it focuses primary on gliding I would...

Although it focuses primary on gliding I would highly reccomend 'The Platypus Papers' by Mike Bird. The book is an amalgamation of anecdotes written in his regular column 'Tailfeathers' in Sailplane...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Nov 2007, 12:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
Posted By JBGA

The petrol you buy in a forecourt can come from...

The petrol you buy in a forecourt can come from anywhere. Fuel companies regularly purchase fuel from rival companies when it's cheaper for them to supply a particular station. Some will indtroduce...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2007, 13:07
Replies: 86
Views: 9,606
Posted By JBGA

First, it's not like Mode S transponders are a...

First, it's not like Mode S transponders are a new thing. They've been on sale for years. What we are talking about is a small, lightweight and preferably battery powered version suitable for GA that...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2007, 15:32
Replies: 86
Views: 9,606
Posted By JBGA

I don't see the problem with that. The government...

I don't see the problem with that. The government will approve the proposals at the end of next year. Carriage won't be mandatory until 2012 (According to current proposals). That gives manufacturers...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2007, 09:33
Replies: 86
Views: 9,606
Posted By JBGA

Reminds me of that little anecdote about a...

Reminds me of that little anecdote about a Scottish controller who recieves a request from a private aircraft to change to FL650. Thinking the chap has made an error he wittly asks 'How are you going...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2007, 09:30
Replies: 86
Views: 9,606
Posted By JBGA

Perhaps the ideal hardware doesn't exist right...

Perhaps the ideal hardware doesn't exist right now but don't you think that when the CAA/EASA publish the technical specifications, avionics companies will be clambering over each other to produce...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2007, 18:53
Replies: 54
Views: 11,863
Posted By JBGA

So there isn't a catch then? Blimey......I need...

So there isn't a catch then? Blimey......I need to buy one now before everyone realises!
Forum: Private Flying
12th Oct 2007, 15:58
Replies: 54
Views: 11,863
Posted By JBGA

Pitts - what's the catch?

So why are Pitts Special's so cheap? A friend of mine said he saw one the other day for £20k. Thats Cesspit money. And I'm staring at an ad for an S1S with only 65 airframe hours on sale for £30k....
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