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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Oct 2020, 21:54
Replies: 25
Views: 10,230
Posted By Flying_Anorak

However, not many gliders even have a transponder...

However, not many gliders even have a transponder

A lot of gliders are technically incapable of accommodating or supporting the power requirements of a conventional transponder. Also, would not...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jun 2019, 21:25
Replies: 61
Views: 26,892
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Was very interesting, but they took the long way...

Was very interesting, but they took the long way from BZN to Abingdon!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2019, 23:15
Replies: 13
Views: 4,444
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Gliding NOTAMs

Its curious how fixated everyone is about issuing NOTAMs for gliding comps whilst ignoring the fact that on a typical good gliding day in the UK, especially at the weekend, there are probably more...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Sep 2018, 22:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,267
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Bone Dome to GA Adapter

Hi Folks,

I need your advice please, I have acquired a fully serviceable Mk4 Bone Dome for use in my Chipmunk. The helmet has RAF avionics and is fitted with a brass coloured NATO plug. What...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2018, 22:50
Replies: 24
Views: 10,080
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Originally the B1 was intended to have an...

Originally the B1 was intended to have an ejectable crew module (as per F111 and the HP Victor initially) but I'm uncertain if the prototype which crashed had this? Subsequently changed to...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Jan 2018, 21:22
Replies: 24
Views: 43,819
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Having seen the aforementioned excellent...

Having seen the aforementioned excellent documentary on TV over Christmas, is there any update on Maurice's condition please?

Very poignant to watch knowing the subsequent outcome.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2017, 21:54
Replies: 7
Views: 2,621
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Thanks - because I was told that as part of my...

Thanks - because I was told that as part of my biennial review for my LAPL I needed to fill this form in and send it to the CAA!
Forum: Private Flying
17th Oct 2017, 12:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,621
Posted By Flying_Anorak

LAPL or NPPL

Is this relevant for a LAPL?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jul 2017, 14:44
Replies: 7
Views: 3,501
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Tonka Across The Mersey

Thanks guys for the nice flypast today (circa 14.45) - looked great and made my day having just escaped to the Albert Dock from a meeting.

:ok:
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Jun 2017, 21:36
Replies: 29
Views: 21,424
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Not much evidence of mud on the walls of the...

Not much evidence of mud on the walls of the tyres which you'd usually see if it had sunk into the ground.....
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th May 2017, 20:49
Replies: 30
Views: 18,410
Posted By Flying_Anorak

According to an update elsewhere on social...

According to an update elsewhere on social media;-

"The pilot of the ill-fated Twister G-JINX suffered two broken vertebrae and sternum and had an op today to pin the vertebrae and is expected to...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2017, 21:07
Replies: 8
Views: 2,539
Posted By Flying_Anorak

ATR - as a relatively recent convert to DHC's...

ATR - as a relatively recent convert to DHC's finest, I have a soft copy of the Student manual if thats any help to you?

PM me if of interest.

Cheers

FA
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2017, 21:27
Replies: 76
Views: 46,792
Posted By Flying_Anorak

As a glider pilot / instructor I can sympathise. ...

As a glider pilot / instructor I can sympathise. A key exercise for students is the secondary effect of rudder close to the stall...... on a glider / sailplane this will give little yaw but...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Apr 2017, 21:20
Replies: 19
Views: 3,037
Posted By Flying_Anorak

The jealousy bit was meant to be humorous...

The jealousy bit was meant to be humorous Duchess.....

I also use less runway if it comes to that :-)
Forum: Private Flying
19th Apr 2017, 22:57
Replies: 19
Views: 3,037
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Maybe they are just jealous that I can cruise...

Maybe they are just jealous that I can cruise along at 90kts sipping a fraction of the fuel that a £12 spam can burns!

While there are other IOW airfields available who do not penalise motor...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2017, 22:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Bank Holiday Weekend - Oohh we'd better close then!

Surprised to find when attempting to PPR that Clacton airfield was shut on Monday due to it being a Bank Holiday! Does anyone else think it strange that on the day when most people think about a...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2017, 22:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Rochester - What a Welcome!

Hi All,

Further to my other posting about Sandown seemingly wanting to discourage motor gliders from visiting, can I recommend that any displaced pilots or anyone who is just looking for a nice...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Apr 2017, 22:51
Replies: 19
Views: 3,037
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Sandown - Motor Gliders no longer welcome?

Hi All,

On a recent visit to the usual delightful airfield that is Sandown on the Isle of Wight, I was disappointed to find that the landing fee for a motor-glider has now been increased to a...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Jan 2017, 21:07
Replies: 68
Views: 20,212
Posted By Flying_Anorak

I'm not ex Mil or ex FJ but I did get told an...

I'm not ex Mil or ex FJ but I did get told an anecdotal story once by someone who was. I'm sure we all know someone who when passing by a bin, glances in and sees something that they think is too...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2017, 21:58
Replies: 5,343
Views: 1,762,882
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Cows & Engines.... the syndicate I'm a member of...

Cows & Engines.... the syndicate I'm a member of have been operating a civvie G109B for a number of years to BGA standards. I'm happy to fly that and this hasn't AFAIK, been operated to any sort of...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Nov 2016, 22:01
Replies: 35
Views: 7,610
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Currently no drop activity at weekends so not...

Currently no drop activity at weekends so not really an issue.

No, but they could encounter a glider or a winch cable - 6mm steel cable doing 60mph + will cut through a paraglider very well.....
Forum: Private Flying
14th Nov 2016, 21:45
Replies: 35
Views: 7,610
Posted By Flying_Anorak

There are ongoing discussions about that......

There are ongoing discussions about that......
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2016, 13:45
Replies: 60
Views: 11,956
Posted By Flying_Anorak

To answer CP's question - er the ground, the...

To answer CP's question - er the ground, the instrument panel, the windscreen frame, the canopy hoop etc.....

I'm amazed how much polarised debate my question has presented. I did my conversion...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Nov 2016, 23:10
Replies: 60
Views: 11,956
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Thanks for the sensible replies - had hoped for...

Thanks for the sensible replies - had hoped for advice on the merits of the various options rather than a dawn raid by the fashion police. :-)

For example, are the MSA ones any good - is it a bad...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Oct 2016, 22:48
Replies: 60
Views: 11,956
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Bone Domes

Hi All,

Throwing myself at your mercy for some advice please.

As a new convert to the delightful world of Chipmunk flying, I've decided I'd like a bit more protection than just my trusty DC...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Oct 2016, 22:35
Replies: 24
Views: 43,819
Posted By Flying_Anorak

From Social Media post shared by others:- ...

From Social Media post shared by others:-

Maurice Hammond Update 6pm Wednesday.

The following information is based on advice from NNUH Medical Staff and approved by the Hammond Family.

We...
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2016, 22:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,153
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Good interview, but shame you forgot your friends...

Good interview, but shame you forgot your friends at OGC when mentioning all the other gliding clubs in the area Mary... :-(
Forum: Private Flying
5th Sep 2016, 22:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,531
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Maybe because Oxford can now cover this area?

Maybe because Oxford can now cover this area?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2016, 22:17
Replies: 20
Views: 6,719
Posted By Flying_Anorak

15 refuels each to get across the pond if you...

15 refuels each to get across the pond if you believe what has been written elsewhere due to 'close to land' route chosen....
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2016, 20:37
Replies: 273
Views: 150,473
Posted By Flying_Anorak

I thought that too Mike as it was heart stopping...

I thought that too Mike as it was heart stopping at Abingdon when I saw it, but on reflection he wasn't rolling at the time and it was hissing down. I assumed he just lost visual references briefly....
Forum: Private Flying
2nd May 2016, 23:40
Replies: 74
Views: 14,246
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Thanks for all your advice guys, the deed is now...

Thanks for all your advice guys, the deed is now done and I look forward to getting better acquainted!
Forum: Private Flying
16th Apr 2016, 21:26
Replies: 74
Views: 14,246
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Chipmunk - Should I?

Seriously contemplating adding a small share in one to my 'hangar' - any reason why not to, anything to be wary of?

Thanks.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2016, 20:52
Replies: 68
Views: 36,729
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Assuming it's not a touch screen, maybe its...

Assuming it's not a touch screen, maybe its because like my colleagues, there are some who can't point to anything on my monitor without actually touching the bloody screen with their big digits!
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
30th Mar 2016, 22:44
Replies: 25
Views: 12,262
Posted By Flying_Anorak

Perhaps a dumb question, but are the PLBs you can...

Perhaps a dumb question, but are the PLBs you can source thru marine suppliers exactly the same as those from well known aviation suppliers? There seems to be quite a difference in price for what I...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2016, 22:27
Replies: 1,757
Views: 985,766
Posted By Flying_Anorak

JFZ - I think they are referring to AH's...

JFZ - I think they are referring to AH's departure from his planned display in a JP at Southport (?) which resulted in a 'knock it off' from the FDD.
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