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Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2009, 17:39
Replies: 7
Views: 4,116
Posted By skybeacon

Bose-X and Scooter Boy: you both give a price at...

Bose-X and Scooter Boy: you both give a price at Palma- what aircraft type or weight were you?

Is Palma major GA receptive?
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2008, 18:32
Replies: 62
Views: 7,160
Posted By skybeacon

comparing a Brand new Thruster to an old Cub, it...

comparing a Brand new Thruster to an old Cub, it maybe cheaper- just- but like for like and the microlight will be cheaper,a nd running costs are a fraction of eaven Cub costs
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2008, 16:31
Replies: 62
Views: 7,160
Posted By skybeacon

Microlights

I have been flying Tin for 25 years (mainly Pipers, Arrows to Navajos) before discovering microlights. Five years later, I own one, I commute in one and I manufature them!

I still fly tin, but the...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Dec 2007, 09:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,462
Posted By skybeacon

G-Reg PropJet?

Has anyone ever tried to register a Malibu/Mirage turbine convesion (JetProp DLX) with the CAA in the UK?

I see a number of EASA registered ones- with French, German and other (Spanish, Dutch...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Dec 2007, 08:47
Replies: 0
Views: 701
Posted By skybeacon

Partner: Malibu Mirage or JetProp?

Is anyone interested in forming a group to operate a Malibu/Mirage (or even a a JetProp conversion) in the East Midlands?

Once you've flown one, you will be spoiled for everything else!
Forum: Private Flying
5th Nov 2007, 15:33
Replies: 72
Views: 6,668
Posted By skybeacon

Currency for FAA License issued on back of a JAA

Quote: "You can easily get an FAA PPL issued on the basis of your UK PPL just by filling in some paperwork. Details of how to do this are covered extensively elsewhere on this forum. Once you have...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2007, 09:34
Replies: 72
Views: 6,668
Posted By skybeacon

I suspect you are right for cemmercial...

I suspect you are right for cemmercial operations, but because the rules on operating an airline specify the aircraft criteria, not he aircrew licence. Put in a private flight context- I think that...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2007, 23:47
Replies: 72
Views: 6,668
Posted By skybeacon

Legal to fly N-reg on CAA licence?

Can anyone give me a definitive on whether it is legal to fly an "N Reg" on a UK CAA licence?.

Most give an instinctive answer- No- because they know everyone obtains an FAA licence to fly N Reg-...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Jan 2006, 21:19
Replies: 16
Views: 7,333
Posted By skybeacon

Diesel engine PA32 Saratoga

Anyone know of anyone trying to develop a diesel conversion for the 300HP Saratoga- before I replace my time expired engine? It would seem an ideal platform, and what a result!
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
7th Jan 2006, 23:01
Replies: 0
Views: 946
Posted By skybeacon

NAVTOR flight planning program

for years I have used the wonderfully simple NAVTOR flight planning program, which I believe is now discontinued. For ease and speed nothing beat it- but it had a copy protection system involving...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jan 2006, 22:10
Replies: 10
Views: 4,263
Posted By skybeacon

Airports & Ski resorts in Alps

Any reccomendations for airports that can reliably be used and are near to ski resorts? Preferably with instrument approaches.

Is Geneva GA friendly, and what resorts are most convenient from...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Dec 2005, 22:52
Replies: 2
Views: 746
Posted By skybeacon

Licence validation in EU

Recently there has been press about requiring Licence validation for using licence in Europe. Is this a one off procedure, or do we have to do it before every Sunday jaunt to Le Touquet? Once done,...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
11th Dec 2005, 20:55
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By skybeacon

Thanks for the offer- need the plane first. ...

Thanks for the offer- need the plane first.

You'll like Lincs- just like S. Africa without the wildlife.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
10th Dec 2005, 09:34
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By skybeacon

Corporate needs in Midlands Lincs?

Anyone out there intererested in joining up for good machine for private business travel. Current thinking JetProp DLX, Malibu, P-Baron, or possibly Turbine Bonaza?

Self-fly or pro-jock
Forum: Private Flying
10th Dec 2005, 09:26
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By skybeacon

Thanks both- I will try HMCE first for...

Thanks both- I will try HMCE first for Certificate. Sellling and prospective buyer has asked for VAT certificate. First I've heard of it.
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
9th Dec 2005, 22:04
Replies: 2
Vat
Views: 846
Posted By skybeacon

Vat

How does one go about proving VAT has been paid on an aircraft owned for over 10 years, when I do not have the origianl pauchase invoice? Aircraft imported new 25 years ago.

Any advise.
Forum: Private Flying
9th Dec 2005, 22:02
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By skybeacon

VAT on aircraft ownership

How does one go about proving VAT has been paid on an aircraft owned for over 10 years, when I do not have the origianl pauchase invoice? Aircraft imported new 25 years ago.

Any advise.
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2005, 19:38
Replies: 14
Views: 4,079
Posted By skybeacon

Sounds good, but unfortunatley Norvic don't do...

Sounds good, but unfortunatley Norvic don't do one of their 'Millenium' overhauls on the IO540- for some reason. They will do an overhaul, but it is not covered with a 5 year warranty/use of Superior...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Feb 2005, 09:34
Replies: 14
Views: 4,079
Posted By skybeacon

factory engines

seen them, and yes look good value. They charge $300 over the factory price for the engine. Don't know if you can buy direct from the factory and save the $300, or what they do for their money...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2005, 17:29
Replies: 14
Views: 4,079
Posted By skybeacon

Thanks; Haven't heard of Spike, but Norvic do a...

Thanks; Haven't heard of Spike, but Norvic do a 'Millenium' overhaul which I belive uses Superior airparts, and gives a 5 year warranty(?)- which should help subsequent sale. However, don't do it on...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Feb 2005, 16:19
Replies: 14
Views: 4,079
Posted By skybeacon

Engine overhaul

I have a Saratoga, with 2300hr on the engine. What advice has anyone regards

1. Factory overhaul
2. Factory rebuild
3. Norvic overhaul
4. Any others?

Regards, S
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