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Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2017, 18:12
Replies: 199
Views: 48,187
Posted By taybird

For work flying: White shirt, uniform...

For work flying:
White shirt, uniform trousers.
Bars when absolutely required, but they're taken off at the earliest opportunity and hidden in my flight bag / pocket. In some parts of the world...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jul 2017, 12:55
Replies: 27
Views: 27,934
Posted By taybird

I earned my PPL for half-price, admittedly quite...

I earned my PPL for half-price, admittedly quite a while ago now. I started in 1999 and took 2.5 years. I cleaned aeroplanes at the club and was paid in flying time, and I did other duties around the...
Forum: Private Flying
15th May 2017, 21:50
Replies: 575
Views: 194,894
Posted By taybird

Depends which of his Facebook pages you look at,...

Depends which of his Facebook pages you look at, Jay. There is video of him getting his Challis Chaffinch ready to test fly, allegedly this week. It looks like he is planning to attempt to use that...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Jan 2017, 20:06
Replies: 23
Views: 5,118
Posted By taybird

If you're really serious about tailwheel, vintage...

If you're really serious about tailwheel, vintage and display flying, you could do worse than Cambridge Flying Group. They're the group that operate two Tiger Moths at Cambridge. Tigers are great for...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Nov 2016, 14:52
Replies: 12
Views: 2,778
Posted By taybird

Totally wish I could have been on this trip, and...

Totally wish I could have been on this trip, and there's no shame in being on a properly organised and supported expedition like this. Particularly when you're open about the nature of the trip and...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
13th Apr 2016, 22:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,522
Posted By taybird

For the theory, I recommend CATS. They teach both...

For the theory, I recommend CATS. They teach both A and H so they know how you work already, and how best to get you through what you need.

For the flight training, recommendations depend on where...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Mar 2016, 12:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,308
Posted By taybird

I can heartily recommend Marcus at Air Ace at...

I can heartily recommend Marcus at Air Ace at Groningen Eelde airport for refuelling and handling. They can also pick up a delicious packed lunch for you if you're tight on time, and have excellent...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
16th Mar 2016, 12:20
Replies: 8
Views: 2,622
Posted By taybird

A second-hand DC is a good investment. Plus, if...

A second-hand DC is a good investment. Plus, if you decide you want to protect your hearing that little bit more, they're easily converted to ANR using a kit from Headsets Inc. This a cheaper...
Forum: Safety, CRM, QA & Emergency Response Planning
23rd Nov 2015, 19:52
Replies: 8
Views: 3,965
Posted By taybird

The horizontal figure of eight is taught as part...

The horizontal figure of eight is taught as part of the marshalling signals at PPL and CPL / ATPL. I'm surprised you didn't know that one! To be fair, the other ones are a bit more unique, but that's...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Nov 2015, 05:17
Replies: 38
Views: 13,248
Posted By taybird

Shuttleworth do run apprentice schemes for...

Shuttleworth do run apprentice schemes for engineers, so if that's something you're interested in, it's worth enquiring and applying.

As someone else has already suggested, whatever aspect of...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
23rd Nov 2015, 05:13
Replies: 14
Views: 8,732
Posted By taybird

The UK CAA have released a further 1500 new...

The UK CAA have released a further 1500 new questions into the system as of this month. There will be more to follow. "Studying" by memorising the paid-for question banks will no longer be an option....
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
10th Oct 2015, 11:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,168
Posted By taybird

Central Flight Training at Tatenhill have an...

Central Flight Training at Tatenhill have an excellent reputation, and superb instructors. I trained with them and learned a great deal, and have no hesitation in recommending them on that basis....
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2015, 00:04
Replies: 12
Views: 9,303
Posted By taybird

I use a DC with post fitted ANR, and installed in...

I use a DC with post fitted ANR, and installed in a cloth cap to hold it secure. The mike is a standard H10-13.4 type. I have an extra sock on it over the top of the standard one. The extra sock is...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Apr 2015, 15:08
Replies: 26
Views: 6,142
Posted By taybird

I have a Peltor headset, also suffering from the...

I have a Peltor headset, also suffering from the mike shroud disintegrating. It is definitely a comfortable headset and much of my early flying was with this headset.

I then went onto the DC...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Mar 2015, 20:43
Replies: 17
Views: 2,850
Posted By taybird

You will have called beforehand to book an...

You will have called beforehand to book an arrival slot so they know to be expecting you around x 'o'clock.

- Norwich Radar G-LUCA inbound request basic service
(or traffic service if the vis is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
15th Mar 2015, 19:52
Replies: 11
Views: 3,638
Posted By taybird

I trained in England, it took me a few years to...

I trained in England, it took me a few years to get my PPL due to lack of money. I was pretty much a hangar rat for the whole time and for a long time after I got my PPL. There was a big delay (ten...
Forum: Cabin Crew
17th Feb 2015, 01:44
Replies: 4
Views: 4,131
Posted By taybird

The Holiday Inn at BHX is not their best example,...

The Holiday Inn at BHX is not their best example, by a long shot. If you can find hotac anywhere else, you'd be better off.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
31st Jan 2015, 07:15
Replies: 5
Views: 2,093
Posted By taybird

Agreed, Andrewsfield has a really strong...

Agreed, Andrewsfield has a really strong reputation. I've met CC and you won't find a more dedicated, knowledgeable, positive and friendly person. By reputation the quality of instruction there is...
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
19th Jan 2015, 09:22
Replies: 7
Views: 2,663
Posted By taybird

I used CRM Europe at White Waltham and was very...

I used CRM Europe at White Waltham and was very happy with the value for money and quality of the course and instructors. The sim isn't special, but the skills being taught aren't to do with the sim,...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Dec 2014, 19:34
Replies: 18
Views: 3,092
Posted By taybird

Föhn wind: Background knowledge - "dry air"...

Föhn wind:

Background knowledge - "dry air" changes temperature by 3 deg C per 1000', while "saturated air" changes by 1.8 deg C per 1000'. Dry means anything that isn't saturated, so it can still...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Dec 2014, 15:37
Replies: 81
Views: 22,631
Posted By taybird

Hehe knowing the illustrious gentleman going by...

Hehe knowing the illustrious gentleman going by the name bose-x, that description did make me smile!
Seasons Greetings all.
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
19th Dec 2014, 12:21
Replies: 10
Views: 5,917
Posted By taybird

Never a truer word said. I'm sure there was...

Never a truer word said. I'm sure there was historical guidance that also recommended how many subjects a TKI should be expected to teach since developing the curriculum knowledge to the depth...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2014, 00:13
Replies: 105
Views: 22,314
Posted By taybird

Ask all those people who fly vintage aircraft, or...

Ask all those people who fly vintage aircraft, or some microlights, or even Cessnas. One man's meat is another man's poison. And in the case of vintage stuff, the "interesting" handling is indeed a...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2014, 21:32
Replies: 105
Views: 22,314
Posted By taybird

GtE Auster = yuck! ;) imho... To the OP,...

GtE
Auster = yuck! ;) imho...

To the OP, you have a lot of info here. Basic thing is no one has suggested my to do it. There is value in doing it on a Cub or first and moving to other more...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Dec 2014, 01:33
Replies: 105
Views: 22,314
Posted By taybird

Seconded the endorsement for Cambridge Flying...

Seconded the endorsement for Cambridge Flying Group. You'll learn a lot more about flying and vintage aviation than just how to fly a Tiger Moth. They don't have brakes, and there is a metal skid....
Forum: Private Flying
26th Nov 2014, 23:23
Replies: 55
Views: 10,327
Posted By taybird

1) don't assume anything about Genghis'...

1) don't assume anything about Genghis' qualifications, or that of any other "PPL". I am not an ETPS (or equivalent) graduate, but I have had approved and recognised training in flight test...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Nov 2014, 17:18
Replies: 21
Views: 3,490
Posted By taybird

This is a recipe for trouble imo. You need...

This is a recipe for trouble imo.

You need to be calling for start really no later than 17:40 to have a sensible chance of starting up, warming up the engine, setting up navaids etc, taxi,...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2014, 00:09
Replies: 34
Views: 4,621
Posted By taybird

I'd rather spend a little more time making sure...

I'd rather spend a little more time making sure that the initial lessons are properly understood. While the time to solo might not be the shortest, it doesn't have to be super long either. I believe...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
3rd Nov 2014, 23:46
Replies: 2
Views: 2,595
Posted By taybird

Hi check your PMs

Hi check your PMs
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
18th Oct 2014, 20:28
Replies: 12
Views: 6,463
Posted By taybird

Oddsoft's RANT XL comes highly recommended and is...

Oddsoft's RANT XL comes highly recommended and is very good value for money. No, I don't work for them, but I do have a copy that I use.
Forum: Professional Pilot Training (includes ground studies)
14th Oct 2014, 23:54
Replies: 17
Views: 8,680
Posted By taybird

Actually I did my training with CATS but then...

Actually I did my training with CATS but then taught at a school using BGS materials so I can comment a little on both.

That said, what mad_jock says about the schools is true. You get out what...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
21st Aug 2014, 12:00
Replies: 41
Views: 8,461
Posted By taybird

MarcK - "at altitude" Says it all - you...

MarcK - "at altitude"
Says it all - you obviously missed what I said before. I don't carry out final approaches at altitude, and neither do I necessarily explore slow flight and the incipient stall...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
20th Aug 2014, 23:01
Replies: 41
Views: 8,461
Posted By taybird

Have you ever had to correct the aircraft...

Have you ever had to correct the aircraft attitude in level flight because a gus has tipped you one way or another?
How much more likely is a gusty wind to tip you up if it's from the side as...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Aug 2014, 16:28
Replies: 41
Views: 8,461
Posted By taybird

Mature, MarcK. It's interesting that you think...

Mature, MarcK.
It's interesting that you think you know what height I stall at. I simply offered my personal thoughts based on my own experience. If you choose to speak to your students in the same...
Forum: Flying Instructors & Examiners
17th Aug 2014, 14:03
Replies: 41
Views: 8,461
Posted By taybird

I'm pretty sure the LAA test flight schedule...

I'm pretty sure the LAA test flight schedule calls for stalls to be carried out into wind.
The reason I prefer into wind (although not exclusively so) is that any head-on gusts will lead to...
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