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Forum Code of Conduct & FAQs by The Admin Team - Sun Nov 05, 2017 4:39 pm Flyer Forum Code of Conduct At its best, the Flyer Forum continues to be a valuable resource for the General Aviation community It is a place where flyers of all experience levels can meet to discuss and exchange up-to-date undistorted...	0 Replies 66642 Views	by The Admin Team Sun Nov 05, 2017 4:39 pm

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A300B4 - Bahrain Crash - From the Horses Mouth by Rotorhead - Thu Jan 08, 2004 1:29 pm Just received the following mail and thought it may be of some interest. I have the remainder of the photo's (about 10 in all) showing the damaged components, but I thought it would take up too much space. Please let me know if you want them...	8 Replies 1471 Views	by Rotorhead Thu Jan 08, 2004 3:29 pm
alphabet challenge 1 2 by Buzzc150 - Wed Jan 07, 2004 5:10 pm I'm trying to think of exciting flying challenges to set myself for one weekend. I'd like to do Lands End - John O'Grotes but can't fit it in to two days really..... would quite like to break Duncan world record (most AD landed at in one day) but...	29 Replies 3819 Views	by Buzzc150 Thu Jan 08, 2004 2:41 pm
Wolverhampton Spaceport today. by Wendy Lenden - Wed Jan 07, 2004 5:56 pm Seeing the weather was so iffy, drizzle, windy etc, and wanting somewhere close so we could beat a hasty retreat if it got worse. Went to Wolverhampton, now dropped the business in the title airfield. Hav'nt been there for 3 or 4 years, pleasantly...	8 Replies 1512 Views	by David Viewing Thu Jan 08, 2004 1:51 pm
Full motion flight simulators by Steve H - Thu Jan 08, 2004 12:55 pm I fancy an hour on a full motion flight simulator, landing a passenger jet where I could also log the flight time. I know that it would be expensive and I would not be surprised if there were security checks involved, but: 1. Any suggestions of...	2 Replies 779 Views	by David Williams Thu Jan 08, 2004 1:17 pm
What would you have done (in reality)? 1 2 by Neil MacG - Mon Jan 05, 2004 10:09 am (Sorry Rob S - I know this is a subject title you sometimes use - but I thought you wouldn't mind if I nicked it for this exercise) A bit of a long one this and if you have abolutely no interest in Flight Simming and relationship to real-world...	17 Replies 3152 Views	by Antony Hirst Thu Jan 08, 2004 12:02 pm
Elstree Aerodrome: The Past in Pictures by Pilot H - Thu Jan 08, 2004 11:44 am A new book, published last month, I just got my copy today, it will be of interest to all who have flown here: Synopsis From its humble beginnings in the 1930s as a landing strip associated with a country club, Elstree has become one of the...	1 Replies 1115 Views	by flyguy Thu Jan 08, 2004 11:46 am
Went Flying today 1 2 by Steve Morley - Tue Jan 06, 2004 6:49 pm Strange clouds. Strips of Cumulus about 25 - 20 miles apart, 4 - 5 miles thick 50 - 100 miles long all going along with the isobars/wind. Bloody uncomfortable to fly under! Turned around & went home!	22 Replies 3063 Views	by Steve Morley Thu Jan 08, 2004 10:06 am
Lost your Frequency card? by Steve Morley - Wed Jan 07, 2004 7:42 pm The others are there too but who uses them? :wink:	3 Replies 941 Views	by Maverick Thu Jan 08, 2004 10:01 am
Fuji FA200 by grow45 - Wed Jan 07, 2004 4:21 pm Hi there Anybody have any views on the Fuji. I'm looking for a 4 seat tourer but like the idea of being able to do mild aerobatics as well. ALW	7 Replies 1832 Views	by Boxkite Thu Jan 08, 2004 9:44 am
Days that shook the world! by Steve H - Thu Jan 08, 2004 8:39 am What a great programme last night - Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier. Nicely woven in original film with modern recreations. It was even moderately accurate. And yes, I know: 1. A Brit broke the barrier first, but not recorded and not...	1 Replies 904 Views	by Darth_Bovine Thu Jan 08, 2004 9:38 am
Egypt 737 Crash by yawningdog - Sat Jan 03, 2004 11:31 pm A terrible event. Cause unknown. But, aren't the Egyptian authorities creating suspicion by declaring the cause to be a technical fault, and definitely not terrorism. They publicised their conclusion extremely early considering there was no...	8 Replies 1874 Views	by Steve Morley Wed Jan 07, 2004 6:52 pm
What Happened to Rex Ford? by BlueRobin - Wed Jan 07, 2004 5:28 pm Just reading through the Winter ed of Friends oF Sywell newsletter. Why did Rex leave and where did he go?	2 Replies 892 Views	by Flyin'Dutch' Wed Jan 07, 2004 5:42 pm
Strip nr Daventry by BlueRobin - Wed Jan 07, 2004 2:10 pm Know one? 300 metres ish minimum for a microlight and hangarage a bonus.	11 Replies 2179 Views	by robin Wed Jan 07, 2004 4:49 pm
Nearly the Elvington Fly-in 1 2 3 4 by Guest - Wed Dec 17, 2003 4:19 pm Just back from foggy Elvington. The fog rolled in at about 10:30 as we were lining up to land, and by the time we had shut down and got out, the vis was around 500m. This didn't stop some brave souls from landing after us... Colin did a superb...	59 Replies 7804 Views	by BlueRobin Wed Jan 07, 2004 4:07 pm
If you could only fly one type... 1 2 3 4 by Rupert S - Sun Dec 28, 2003 6:28 pm Scenario: You are about to be given a plane that magically never runs out of hours, all C of A renewals will be payed for, the plane will be payed for, it's 100% reliable, all engineering and repair work will be payed for and all fuel and insure...	53 Replies 6395 Views	by Adam Wed Jan 07, 2004 2:07 pm
Flying, golf, eating & drinking by Guest - Tue Jan 06, 2004 10:03 am If anyone fancies a gastronomic delight before or after 18 challenging holes drop Mavis a PM. Golf course is next to airfield. Breakfast, lunch and dinner all no problem. There will be some aerial photos soon. Rotor, will that thing of yours...	7 Replies 954 Views	by Pilot Pete Tue Jan 06, 2004 10:25 pm
Prescription sunglasses by Norman - Tue Jan 06, 2004 5:38 pm I seem to remember a reference on the Forum to an American firm that offered hinged sunglasses. There was a clear prescription lens, and a tinted lens hinged on the top, spring loaded, and held down by a magnetic catch. I am about to buy some...	3 Replies 875 Views	by Graham Potts Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:47 pm
Does anyone still use/Know Morse? 1 2 3 by Rotorhead - Mon Jan 05, 2004 1:38 pm -.-. .- -. / .- -. -.-- --- -. . / .-. . .- -.. / - .... .. ... ..--.. / .--- ..- ... - / .. -. - . .-. . ... - . -.. .-.-.- / .-. --- - --- .-. .... . .- -..	34 Replies 4795 Views	by Alan O Tue Jan 06, 2004 2:14 pm
Gatwick zone VFR transit 1 2 by Guest - Mon Dec 29, 2003 12:25 pm anyone managed to get a VFR transit throught the gatwick zone before?	29 Replies 5519 Views	by Alan O Tue Jan 06, 2004 2:10 pm
1970's magazines by Rob S - Sun Jan 04, 2004 3:08 pm Dear All I have quite a large collection of aviation mags from the 1970's which have lived in my loft for the last 12 years - as far as I know there are: 1) Aeroplane monthly from No1 (May 73) to about 1988 2) Air Pictorial from Jan 1970 to...	12 Replies 1463 Views	by David Viewing Tue Jan 06, 2004 1:35 pm
I've just got one of these - Fantastic! by Rotorhead - Mon Jan 05, 2004 6:09 pm Following on from a thread some weeks ago, I decided to look out for something that we could use for the aircraft parked outside. 20 quid - thats all - and so far it's kept the inside of the machine dry! The company (UK based) shipped it...	6 Replies 1006 Views	by flyingsniffer Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:32 am
TV Tonight by Adam - Mon Jan 05, 2004 5:10 pm Time: 20:00 to 21:00 (1 hour long). When: Monday 5th January on Five Tiff Needell narates this documentary about the cutting-edge military aircraft with a deadly combination of speed and agility. Aircraft like the Harrier Jump Jet and the F117...	5 Replies 1375 Views	by BlueRobin Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:39 am
EFATO - Rochester by Steve Rodgers by Adam - Mon Jan 05, 2004 2:16 pm Posted on the Flyer List Just spoken (by phone) to a highly relieved pilot at Rochester who (according to him) suffered partial, then total, loss of power at 300' off 20 this morning. He missed the trees, put it into a field on the top of...	6 Replies 1242 Views	by Guest Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:38 am
Coventry Airport by BlueRobin - Mon Jan 05, 2004 9:15 pm Things are going down in these parts. Planning permission for passenger terminal is still pending with hearing being suspended. On the day the Government issued the White Paper, the owners of Cov (Air Atlantique) said they would start cheap...	0 Replies 665 Views	by BlueRobin Mon Jan 05, 2004 9:15 pm
Using an IR - questions by Adrian - Tue Dec 30, 2003 4:20 pm 2D's thread about the IR workshop got me thinking about what it would be like to actually use a light aircraft for transport in Europe. Seeing as several of you here do it, perhaps you can help? How feasible is it to use a light aircraft for...	6 Replies 1268 Views	by turboarrow Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:36 pm
Getting an IR - a workshop by Guest - Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:50 am The following workshop (for which there is a fee) may be of interest to those looking to obtain either a JAA or FAA IR. It is run by a very nice chap called Jim Thorpe who is a leading light in the PPL/IR Network , an organisation for those holding,...	11 Replies 2135 Views	by turboarrow Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:35 pm
LAX transits by G-BLEW - Mon Dec 29, 2003 5:00 pm If you want to see how they manage the traffic in and out of LAX, take a look here... and if you want some other airports, there are some listed here... Ian	8 Replies 1666 Views	by Bottle Fatigue Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:15 pm
Who's flying tomorrow? by Kittiwake Pilot - Sat Jan 03, 2004 9:10 pm I'm probably going to meet PilotPete for lunch at Sarfend and then go to North Weald. Does anyone know of anything going on? KP 8)	13 Replies 2098 Views	by Pilot Pete Mon Jan 05, 2004 8:03 pm
Rob Sawyer's book 1 2 by flock1 - Wed Dec 31, 2003 12:17 am Hello all, I am a relatively new PPL'er, and am also an avid reader of anything aviation related. Having browsed your website for quite a while, I noticed something of interest. Rob Sawyer He posts and posts and sometimes gives away free...	20 Replies 3595 Views	by Rob S Mon Jan 05, 2004 7:47 pm
VAT reclaim on training & hour building by matt - Mon Jan 05, 2004 6:06 pm Does anyone know of any methods that have been used by PPL's to reclaim VAT for flight training and hour building. Something along the lines of a VAT registered ltd aviation company maybe? I know that people have done this to lower the cost of...	3 Replies 988 Views	by TonyL Mon Jan 05, 2004 7:46 pm
Wot d'you get for Christmas? 1 2 3 by MichaelP - Thu Dec 25, 2003 4:44 pm I got a book How to fly EDO Floats , I suppose I'll have to spend more time in the Luscombe (on EDO floats) next year. Does anyone want to come splash with me? I need another 20 hours before I can teach. Downtown yesterday, shopping you...	33 Replies 4580 Views	by Flyingfemme Mon Jan 05, 2004 5:49 pm
STOL - MOuntain Goat by poetpilot - Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:00 pm Check this website out for a true bush aeroplane - no., I'm not on commission... and check the video out for a real rough country takeoff and landing (& bear in mind this is at 3750 feet AMSL) PS: you'll need Quicktime to view the...	7 Replies 2398 Views	by BlueRobin Mon Jan 05, 2004 4:29 pm
First ever flight from Land's end to John O'Groats by dfrench - Sun Jan 04, 2004 4:25 pm Does anyone know who was the first ever person to fly from Lands End to John O'Groats? Also the date, what plane they flew, the route they took etc. Tried the net but nothing has come up. Any information on this matter would be greatly...	9 Replies 1910 Views	by TheDealer Mon Jan 05, 2004 3:32 pm
Compton Abbas by The Mauler - Sat Jan 03, 2004 5:54 pm A rumour is going round that Maddonna has bought and closed Compton Abbas, in order to stop people flying over her house. It it true ? Does anybody have a GPS location for her house as I will now need a new Used waypoint to use when flying in...	8 Replies 1819 Views	by Pianorak Mon Jan 05, 2004 2:55 pm
MET Website down? by Darth_Bovine - Wed Dec 31, 2003 8:22 am I can't get on to the Aviation login part of the MET website for the last 3 days. Anyone else finding the same? Cheers, R.	4 Replies 1228 Views	by Mr Proach Sun Jan 04, 2004 9:25 pm
Transit of Class D airspace. by The Mauler - Fri Jan 02, 2004 6:15 pm Surely refusal of GA VFR transit in class D airspace constitutes a violation of a pilots right of free travel within the EU. That would presumably permit the pilot to invoice NATS for the additional flying time and damages for stress. Are...	11 Replies 1973 Views	by scuderia Sun Jan 04, 2004 5:41 pm
ANO Amendment by vintage ATCO - Fri Jan 02, 2004 4:11 pm For those of you that like nothing better of an evening than half a shandy and a good read of the ANO, and I know there are several, may like to know there is an amended version out 8) Five years for endangerment, ooer! :shock: VA	9 Replies 1597 Views	by netsurfer Sun Jan 04, 2004 12:39 am
PPR... by timr - Mon Dec 29, 2003 10:53 am I am sure this is an old subject but, I was **** through a new copy of AFE I received for christmas and noticed. EGSP - Peterborough Sibson landing fee	12 Replies 2052 Views	by netsurfer Sun Jan 04, 2004 12:16 am
Air Marshalls 1 2 3 by Steve Morley - Mon Dec 29, 2003 4:08 pm You are aboard a BA flight to Paris, about to push back. The captain comes on the intercom Ladies and Gentlemen, there is a man aboard this aircraft carrying a gun. It is for your own safety Would you stay aboard?	42 Replies 5077 Views	by chrisbl Sat Jan 03, 2004 11:09 pm
Mode S from March 2005? 1 2 3 by Steve H - Tue Dec 30, 2003 3:31 pm With our current transponder misbehaving, I have read a couple of papers on the CAA website. We fly a TB10. Am I right in thinking that from March 2005 you MUST have elementary Mode S if you want to: - Fly IFR/IMC anywhere in the UK, - Fly...	43 Replies 7071 Views	by Keef Sat Jan 03, 2004 10:48 pm
Headset advice by JIM - Fri Jan 02, 2004 4:13 pm Mrs. Santa, being a jolly nice chapess, got me a set of Dave Clark H10-13.4's for Christmas (not much else though...can't think why :wink: ) after dropping many hints about how cr*p some of the ones are that I have had to use for lessons. They...	12 Replies 1860 Views	by Wendy Lenden Sat Jan 03, 2004 7:34 pm
A New Single Engine Record? 1 2 by Old Pilot - Mon Dec 29, 2003 11:47 pm Thought you lot might be interested in this: (From Reuters) At a small airport in College Park, Maryland near Washington, DC, aviator Gustavus McLeod is brushing ice from his plane's wings. It's a sign of things to come for McLeod, who set out...	23 Replies 3562 Views	by Pilot Pete Sat Jan 03, 2004 7:25 pm
Cranfield - out of hours by Jerry - Mon Dec 29, 2003 2:06 pm Any of you fine chaps based at Cranfield? I fancy dropping in at the weekend, but about an hour earlier than the published hours of operation. Before I call them and try my luck, does anybody have any inside info on whether I'm onto a winner or...	9 Replies 1793 Views	by lelandv Sat Jan 03, 2004 9:46 am
Importing US aircraft by GeorgeIII - Mon Dec 29, 2003 11:46 am Hi all, I was thinking of importing a US aircraft and keeping it on the US register in the UK. As a US citizen would I have to pay VAT to keep it in the UK? I have a US address as well. Could I keep it registered there and fly it in the UK?...	14 Replies 2016 Views	by ChrisVJ Fri Jan 02, 2004 8:05 pm
Texel EHTX by The Mauler - Thu Jan 01, 2004 10:51 pm Jeppersen removed the Texel pages from Bottland 22/10 and 14/11/03 but it is still listed as a port of entry into Holland. What is the current status of the airfield please ? G-BTLM	3 Replies 883 Views	by The Mauler Fri Jan 02, 2004 6:04 pm
Impressive use of Web Technology by Neil MacG - Fri Jan 02, 2004 1:15 pm I've seen quite a lot of aviation web sites, but I thought this was a fairly impressive piece of technology if you want to sell an aircraft: There are lots of others on the site: Just wondering if it would look as impressive in a C152?...	2 Replies 771 Views	by Neil MacG Fri Jan 02, 2004 1:34 pm
Happy 2004! by Keef - Thu Jan 01, 2004 12:19 am There was I, trying to keep the grandkids calm and asleep, and this machine gun opened up outside - everyone letting off fireworks. Is there some kind of a festival on? Have a great 2004, and may all your landings be happy ones.	12 Replies 1764 Views	by Dirigent Thu Jan 01, 2004 5:15 pm
Busy NY Airspace! by Bobcat - Wed Dec 31, 2003 11:06 pm Just to round off a great aviation year, (I am a newbie since May!) I did a checkout and then rented a brand new C172S from Westchester County airport, and flew to Bridgeport, Connecticut! Its sooo nice to fly such a new and powerful aircraft...	0 Replies 612 Views	by Bobcat Wed Dec 31, 2003 11:06 pm
Free landings at Popham New Year's Day 1 2 by Mike Cross - Mon Dec 29, 2003 8:17 am Free landings at Popham on New Year's Day, all welcome. :thumleft: Forecast is sunny intervals +5C Westerly 17kt If you have not flown in to Popham before please read the procedures here :study:	15 Replies 2222 Views	by Old Pilot Wed Dec 31, 2003 8:45 pm
What Do You Want From a GA Flight Guide? 1 2 by Old Pilot - Tue Dec 30, 2003 11:08 pm It is that time of the year when we contemplate buying a 2004 Pooly's or AFE flight guide.(Or maybe a Bottlang or other) I often think this is what we call a distress purchase. In other words in an ideal world the 2003 guide would be the same as...	17 Replies 2453 Views	by Old Pilot Wed Dec 31, 2003 8:25 pm

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