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Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2013, 10:56
Replies: 35
Views: 7,673
Posted By Hampshire Hog

I learned to fly because I was a terrified...

I learned to fly because I was a terrified airline passenger. I was terrified through some of my training, but I had a great instructor who built my confidence. Then came the solos, some of which...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Sep 2012, 18:36
Replies: 6
Views: 4,393
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Thanks for your replies. I guess I've just been...

Thanks for your replies. I guess I've just been unlucky!
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Sep 2012, 09:45
Replies: 6
Views: 4,393
Posted By Hampshire Hog

'Technical reasons' is often given as an excuse...

'Technical reasons' is often given as an excuse for cancellation or delay covering everything from faults to lack of crew. What I'm saying is in all these cases 'faults' were mentioned. I don't...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
12th Sep 2012, 08:59
Replies: 6
Views: 4,393
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Flybe Dash 8 Q400 - Are they becoming more unreliable?

I've flown with Flybe a lot in recent years, but the last 6 months have seen delays and cancellations due to reported 'technical faults' on almost every trip. Of course tech faults happen to any...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
31st Jan 2011, 09:06
Replies: 36
Views: 8,334
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Well Fearful Flyer, not being in control is...

Well Fearful Flyer, not being in control is another common one. You can train yourself out of it though by progressive exposure. When you go out in the car, get someone else to drive - and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jan 2011, 23:20
Replies: 71
Views: 23,488
Posted By Hampshire Hog

In my experience, talking to the cabin crew...

In my experience, talking to the cabin crew usually helps. If they can, they'll offer you a good seat - occasionally they'll even offer you an upgrade if there's space. They'll generally come and...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
25th Jan 2011, 23:09
Replies: 36
Views: 8,334
Posted By Hampshire Hog

1:1 Fear of Flying help

Fearfull Flyer, there is a great load of information and tips on this thread with (amazingly for PPRUNE!) sound advice from all contributors. (The professionals can be much more difficult in Rumours...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
26th Jul 2010, 11:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Many thanks

Thanks Eckhard, have PMed you.

HH
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
25th Jul 2010, 22:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Help needed in Guernsey

I run the occasional fear of flying course and recently ran one in Guernsey. I have since been contacted by a delegate who has not flown in a commercial airliner for 7 years. They have developed a...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2010, 21:01
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By Hampshire Hog

I was trying to be optimistic! Warrior's aren't...

I was trying to be optimistic! Warrior's aren't that bad. In fact, I think it's quite a good a/c, but each to his own. Thanks for the reply though.
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2010, 16:41
Replies: 29
Views: 14,802
Posted By Hampshire Hog

If you want an a/c to give you flying confidence,...

If you want an a/c to give you flying confidence, the PA28 is great. I'm not particularly tall or wide, but I always find C152s feel rather cramped. If you're nervous, you probably don't like being...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jun 2010, 16:17
Replies: 2
Views: 802
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Civil Service Flying - Blackbushe

Not widely known, is that the Civil Service Sports Council support a Civil Service Flying Club at Rochester. I have had a quick chat with them and they suggested I ask for expressions of interest in...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Dec 2008, 11:21
Replies: 18
Views: 1,618
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Wycombe

Wycombe Air Park - short taxi ride from High Wycombe or Marlow stations. Excellent facilities at BAFC.

HH
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Jan 2008, 12:10
Replies: 30
Views: 5,623
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Smarthawke I did not mean the lack of...

Smarthawke

I did not mean the lack of communication with members to be a really strong criticism. I just thought it might have been polite, if not to send a email, to update the members news on...
Forum: Private Flying
14th Dec 2007, 16:08
Replies: 30
Views: 5,623
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Hi All, I did my PPL and IMC at BAFC and...

Hi All,

I did my PPL and IMC at BAFC and have flown with a number of their instructors. I couldn't criticise any of them. The CFI did my IMC exam and despite something of a fearsome reputation was...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
20th Jun 2007, 16:07
Replies: 18
Views: 2,275
Posted By Hampshire Hog

I'm sorry to read all this. I used to fly with...

I'm sorry to read all this. I used to fly with Flybe from SOU quite a lot and always found them reliable and friendly.

Airline takeovers/mergers are almost always a problem and taking on the BACON...
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2007, 14:27
Replies: 38
Views: 4,339
Posted By Hampshire Hog

As someone part way through the IMC rating, I'll...

As someone part way through the IMC rating, I'll be watching this closely. Good work by the looks of it!

HH
Forum: Private Flying
25th May 2007, 14:16
Replies: 7
Views: 3,666
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Accepting it's on the wrong side of London, if...

Accepting it's on the wrong side of London, if you want to go onto professional training, I couldn't recommend British Airways club highly enough.

Also, look at whether you get charged solo rate...
Forum: Private Flying
4th May 2007, 16:51
Replies: 28
Views: 4,223
Posted By Hampshire Hog

I've been flying well maintained PA28s for about...

I've been flying well maintained PA28s for about 65 hours now. No problems with any of them.

On the other hand, if there were, I like to think that the forgiving nature of the type would be...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2007, 11:49
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Thanks. I'll have a look at that one. I hope not...

Thanks. I'll have a look at that one. I hope not to mix flying and diving in the same trip!

HH
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2007, 10:46
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By Hampshire Hog

I've got the EU health card. However, in...

I've got the EU health card.

However, in the UK we don't have a 'regular health insurer'. We rely on our National Health Service which, in my experience, can only just manage to treat seriously...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2007, 10:21
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By Hampshire Hog

European Touring and Travel Insurance

Seeing the thread on life insurance reminded me of another question.

Most travel insurance policies exclude cover for engagement in non-scheduled aviation activities (i.e. private flying). Can...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Apr 2007, 12:50
Replies: 73
Views: 24,567
Posted By Hampshire Hog

There's a post somewhere above referring to a 69...

There's a post somewhere above referring to a 69 year old instructor. My PPL instructor is 81 years old! He started his career with the military, then moved through BA's predecessors and BA itself,...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Mar 2007, 16:09
Replies: 16
Views: 1,969
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Thanks to all for your comments and suggestions. ...

Thanks to all for your comments and suggestions.

I managed to find a private non-equity group with a really nice PA28 - commitment to fly 12hrs/year at a reasonable rate.

I think there may be...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2007, 16:52
Replies: 50
Views: 7,428
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Bournemouth is pricey, but in their defence -...

Bournemouth is pricey, but in their defence - actually they are very welcoming to GA. Bournemouth Handling provides an efficient booking in/out system and you get a free coffee (albeit not in the...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jan 2007, 15:40
Replies: 1,935
Views: 307,802
Posted By Hampshire Hog

I'm sure I posted something to this effect on...

I'm sure I posted something to this effect on here before, but I'll mention it again. It's worth selecting your first non-flying passenger very carefully. Taking a loved one, or someone you want to...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2007, 13:50
Replies: 37
Views: 6,573
Posted By Hampshire Hog

As with so many things, why can't we British...

As with so many things, why can't we British manage what other countries seem to without a fuss (or enormous charges)?

Many EU countries mix GA and commercial traffic without a problem, whilst one...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2007, 11:03
Replies: 22
Views: 3,151
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Interesting question Tiggermoth. I'm not sure...

Interesting question Tiggermoth. I'm not sure about finding an engineer, although I think any sound maintenance organisation could help.

Would you always go for an inspection on joining a group?...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2007, 10:51
Replies: 36
Views: 5,400
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Paul, I remember becoming quite panicky one...

Paul,

I remember becoming quite panicky one day when I had just started doing solo circuits. Talking to our CFI afterwards, he thought that the combination of only slightly challenging conditions...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Jan 2007, 10:40
Replies: 31
Views: 4,279
Posted By Hampshire Hog

You should check your club's/instructor's line on...

You should check your club's/instructor's line on this.

However, I have found it depends on the airfield/airport - each has its own process and the only way to find out is to ask when you pay the...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2007, 15:27
Replies: 31
Views: 3,168
Posted By Hampshire Hog

My club rule is that you have to fly with an...

My club rule is that you have to fly with an instructor if you haven't flown a club plane in the last 3 months; and let's just say my club is fanatical about quality and safety. I think the 30 day...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Jan 2007, 15:20
Replies: 22
Views: 4,017
Posted By Hampshire Hog

A couple of things I'd add to what has been said...

A couple of things I'd add to what has been said above.

Remember, you are trying to sell to the examiner the concept that you are a competent safe pilot. No examiner expects perfection - although...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2007, 21:34
Replies: 16
Views: 1,969
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Thanks again. I'm already onto the PA28. If the...

Thanks again. I'm already onto the PA28. If the 172 is really that easy, I'll give it some serious thought. I'm not too bothered about the high wing, but I am a fan of easy landing characteristics...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jan 2007, 16:28
Replies: 16
Views: 1,969
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Many thanks to both. I would also consider...

Many thanks to both. I would also consider joining an established group and, yes, I will consider the Cessna if it's that easy!

Cheers

HH
Forum: Private Flying
5th Jan 2007, 22:59
Replies: 16
Views: 1,969
Posted By Hampshire Hog

Thinking of starting a group - Blackbushe

Hi All,

Having finished my PPL at BAFC back in June, I've started to think about setting up a new group at EGLK. The aim would be to find about 8-10 interested pilots, then find a suitable...
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