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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jan 2005, 05:07
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By willbav8r

Awesome book. Quite the journey through history!...

Awesome book. Quite the journey through history! Made me buy Weather Flyng, which is somewhat of a tougher subject to read......
Forum: North America
15th Jan 2005, 07:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,365
Posted By willbav8r

Recommend Livermore - PM if you want details.

Recommend Livermore - PM if you want details.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
22nd Dec 2004, 04:40
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By willbav8r

Definately recommend Ahart. Drop me a pm if...

Definately recommend Ahart.

Drop me a pm if you need details - I live just down the road.

Wil.
Forum: North America
6th Oct 2004, 17:05
Replies: 11
Views: 1,498
Posted By willbav8r

Sierra is not the place to go. I would also be...

Sierra is not the place to go. I would also be somewhat careful about some of the advertisements you see from some schools in the flight magazines. Scour a few american based websites (flightinfo and...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2004, 23:03
Replies: 26
Views: 4,392
Posted By willbav8r

I believe the record for stepping out at high...

I believe the record for stepping out at high altitude is held by a sled driver and his RSO.

80,000+ ft, where at Mach 3+ they were "fortunate" that the air density being so low prevented them...
Forum: North America
15th Sep 2004, 21:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,303
Posted By willbav8r

Get out of lousy So Cal. Come fly in the...

Get out of lousy So Cal.

Come fly in the bay area - much nicer and I can recommend a place with unparalleled instruction and great aircraft.
Forum: North America
6th Aug 2004, 16:00
Replies: 12
Views: 1,243
Posted By willbav8r

www.USaviation.com seems to have a lot of AA...

www.USaviation.com seems to have a lot of AA folks - with a dedicated forum.

Else, maybe contact AA and have someone scour the Sabre system.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jul 2004, 17:32
Replies: 29
Views: 5,141
Posted By willbav8r

Fortunate enough to meet the man himself (Brian...

Fortunate enough to meet the man himself (Brian Shul) last year. Amazing guy who spent a year in hospital before being cleared back to flying status, and eventually flying the sled.

Wish I had...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jul 2004, 21:42
Replies: 29
Views: 5,141
Posted By willbav8r

Anything else in the inventory gulp JP7? Or...

Anything else in the inventory gulp JP7?

Or is it LOX or methane they are dispensing..........

:E
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2004, 16:15
Replies: 6
Views: 3,361
Posted By willbav8r

San Carlos (shop) is closed Tues I think. ...

San Carlos (shop) is closed Tues I think.

Would recommend Reid Hillview (airportshoppe).

Are you doing any flying out this way?
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2004, 16:09
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By willbav8r

PM me if you are interested in basing or renting...

PM me if you are interested in basing or renting near San Francisco.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
16th Jun 2004, 16:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,629
Posted By willbav8r

Hence the Vmc demo where one realises it is a bit...

Hence the Vmc demo where one realises it is a bit quieter on one side - reduce power on the operating engine and lower nose. Bring back the power nicely to avoid loss of directional control.

All...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2004, 17:07
Replies: 37
Views: 3,635
Posted By willbav8r

Lower the landing gear first...........

Lower the landing gear first...........
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Apr 2004, 17:18
Replies: 18
Views: 4,583
Posted By willbav8r

I believe JD was attempting a near M1 dive in a...

I believe JD was attempting a near M1 dive in a DeHavilland machine which subsequently broke apart (some say due to the aluminum skin "tearing" on the wing - not too indifferent from Columbia.....)....
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2004, 23:23
Replies: 16
Views: 21,110
Posted By willbav8r

Math went well for TMA but not English;...

Math went well for TMA but not English; obviously..........:E
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Apr 2004, 18:12
Replies: 5
Views: 1,329
Posted By willbav8r

......Especially after the lads ran a Stratoliner...

......Especially after the lads ran a Stratoliner dry then promptly filled the tanks with seawater upon ditching near Seattle.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Apr 2004, 17:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,125
Posted By willbav8r

If you are thinking of Northern California: PM me.

If you are thinking of Northern California: PM me.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Apr 2004, 17:22
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By willbav8r

AllATP's have a good reputation. However, it is...

AllATP's have a good reputation. However, it is intense. You should be fully prepared ahead of time for the writtens, and if really on the ball, have them done before training.

You can avoid a...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Apr 2004, 17:43
Replies: 16
Views: 4,420
Posted By willbav8r

Ground effect = more lift. Vmc = loss of...

Ground effect = more lift.

Vmc = loss of directional control due OEI and operating engine at max power (10 factors of Vmc of which out of ground effect is one).

So here we are in ground effect,...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Apr 2004, 16:41
Replies: 4
Views: 931
Posted By willbav8r

Yeesh. A Cessna or Piper is one thing, but...

Yeesh.

A Cessna or Piper is one thing, but a Citab? I suppose you could bungee cord the stick in place :E

And keep the window open in order to stay alert.......

Maybe slap on some floats -...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
2nd Apr 2004, 22:28
Replies: 40
Views: 5,405
Posted By willbav8r

Erm, I think you'll find BOTH wings are...

Erm, I think you'll find BOTH wings are stalled.....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Mar 2004, 16:34
Replies: 29
Views: 5,141
Posted By willbav8r

I think there are the two NASA examples kept in...

I think there are the two NASA examples kept in "ready" status - but most likely their flying days are over. I believe it cost $100,000 per hour in 1980's money to operate.....

Any fan really MUST...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Mar 2004, 21:48
Replies: 20
Views: 2,665
Posted By willbav8r

A1 Skyraiders in Vietnam?

A1 Skyraiders in Vietnam?
Forum: North America
25th Mar 2004, 22:33
Replies: 9
Views: 837
Posted By willbav8r

FAR's (or CFR's) are online somewhere at FAA.org....

FAR's (or CFR's) are online somewhere at FAA.org. Otherwise, AOPA.org.

Are you looking for pilot mins?
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Mar 2004, 23:02
Replies: 18
Views: 1,924
Posted By willbav8r

Marvgolden . com I went all out for the ENC...

Marvgolden . com

I went all out for the ENC of the 13.4's. Work great, but maybe the Lightspeed's are more comfy?
Forum: Private Flying
13th Mar 2004, 00:48
Replies: 20
Views: 3,081
Posted By willbav8r

The Citab is my "fun" flying. Sunny day, some...

The Citab is my "fun" flying. Sunny day, some crosswind: magic. Pretty soon it is going to be time for the Decathalon....and upside down stuff :E
Forum: Questions
10th Mar 2004, 00:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,569
Posted By willbav8r

I have a pair of Oakley wires with amber lenses....

I have a pair of Oakley wires with amber lenses. Dunno how they would perform on a jet (glass displays etc), but for the flying I do they are fantastic. Unfortunately, when I wear them for golf they...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Mar 2004, 01:38
Replies: 45
Views: 5,213
Posted By willbav8r

I believe Steve McQueen flew his Stearman out of...

I believe Steve McQueen flew his Stearman out of Santa Paula in California....

All the actors in Dambusters get my vote.
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2004, 07:22
Replies: 2
Views: 3,009
Posted By willbav8r

Used to be an airstrip near Lagos. Ex F4 driver....

Used to be an airstrip near Lagos. Ex F4 driver. Portimao also has a strip.

If you are in Carvoeiro, I know a few folk that can assist with beer drinking etc.......
Forum: Private Flying
7th Feb 2004, 03:14
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By willbav8r

Reid Hillview would be a better alternative in my...

Reid Hillview would be a better alternative in my opinion.

But as per my e-mail with uk cloud, strongly recommend East Bay airport of Livermore. No club fees, plenty of a/c to choose from, and...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Feb 2004, 02:37
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By willbav8r

Yup - a few good places nearby. Drop me a PM and...

Yup - a few good places nearby. Drop me a PM and I'll give you some contacts.
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Jan 2004, 00:48
Replies: 22
Views: 6,297
Posted By willbav8r

Anyone else ever so slightly worried at P&W's...

Anyone else ever so slightly worried at P&W's wishy washy response?? And as for the FAA,.....nuff said.

How is it with so many engines having stator vane problems that it doesn't warrant immediate...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Jan 2004, 07:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,036
Posted By willbav8r

"Jack Black" gel shave is miraculous. Truly...

"Jack Black" gel shave is miraculous. Truly amazing. Bloody expensive though.

I use an old single blade safety razor (GF Trumper - Jeremyn St) no fancy three or four headed turbo shifting fancy...
Forum: North America
30th Dec 2003, 02:34
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By willbav8r

Yup, UAL are definately prominent at SFO. Lots of...

Yup, UAL are definately prominent at SFO. Lots of international traffic, whereas OAK is mainly domestic. Southwest get their own terminal, and presumably, a monopoly: being a good thing...?

I read...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Dec 2003, 02:05
Replies: 23
Views: 2,260
Posted By willbav8r

I have to add to Onan's figures regarding...

I have to add to Onan's figures regarding hangarage, annual etc.

Maybe that holds for rural areas, and new airplanes, but you could figure more realistically $80-$100 for tie down, $250+ for a...
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