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Things I've done whilst Doris is in for annual 1 2 by Peter Pan - Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:13 am Thanks a bunch to Poet Pilot for taking me a spin in his Citabria yesterday - a lovely aeroplane and a delight to fly, although it took a while for me to get used to a stick instead of a yoke (after learning in SpamCans). Leading with the rudder in...	24 Replies 2578 Views	by Norman Tue Jul 29, 2003 10:50 am
It's Puzzle time again! 1 2 3 4 by poetpilot - Sat Jul 26, 2003 11:16 am ..well if I get me square brackets & imgs right that is. Here goes .... Where is/was this strip? The pointers to thresholds are approximate but give you an idea of the beginning and end of the runway.	45 Replies 4089 Views	by Ed Tue Jul 29, 2003 9:27 am
NUTTERS by ROG - Tue Jul 29, 2003 9:07 am I was comparing notes the other day re people in aviation who made outlandish claims---basically 2 slices short of a loaf. The one that I remember best managed to fly for seven years without a medical--probably had no licence. The club--who should...	1 Replies 518 Views	by Rob S Tue Jul 29, 2003 9:26 am
An Old Piccie for Old Pilot by poetpilot - Sun Jul 27, 2003 9:49 am Here you are, O.P. this is a quick snap I took when I last went to Blackpool :-)	9 Replies 998 Views	by poetpilot Tue Jul 29, 2003 8:44 am
Bell Rangers by Old Pilot - Tue Jul 29, 2003 12:58 am I know we have only a few chopper pilots on the forum but... Just been watching an old Bond movie and thinking back to Air America. Why does no one remember the Bell Ranger? A great helicopter but a strange seating plan.	2 Replies 684 Views	by Rotorhead Tue Jul 29, 2003 8:25 am
Leasing light aircraft in Belize by Chrisp - Mon Jul 28, 2003 7:08 pm I'm about to be sent by my company to Belize for a year or so and am keen to continue flying there. Anyone know if there's a club/school there which will lease Cessna/Piper type aircraft by the hour? Also will I need to obtain an FAA licence or...	1 Replies 571 Views	by Adam Penner Tue Jul 29, 2003 4:04 am
Do microlights have exemption from Rule 5? 1 2 3 by Neil - Sat Jul 26, 2003 6:59 pm Was walking my dogs this PM at Greenham Common. While there, a Blue 3 Axis microlight (looked like a thruster) made an approach to the disused/removed runway (was it 08?) and only aborted the landing when skimming the gorse that has built up on...	31 Replies 4232 Views	by Andy Lees Tue Jul 29, 2003 1:34 am
Helicopters are coolieoolie 1 2 by Rupert S - Thu Jul 24, 2003 1:48 pm I was waiting to go flying today when a big twin engine helo taxied past the building and I realised - i really want to fly them! It made a golden eagle look like Noddy's car. And then to top it all off, it stopped dead in it's tracks and hovered...	25 Replies 2575 Views	by Old Pilot Tue Jul 29, 2003 12:46 am
Norway by Jane - Sun Jul 27, 2003 11:19 pm Does anyone have chart 3 for Northern Norway that I could borrow for a month please? Have got charts 1 & 2 as well as the plates but would be good to have chart 3 as well. Thanks	6 Replies 896 Views	by Old Pilot Tue Jul 29, 2003 12:32 am
Fat Passengers? 1 2 3 4 by mumraa - Wed Jul 23, 2003 5:54 pm I have a few work colleauges who want to come flying with me but they are rather large (20 stone +). Of course, i am aware of weight and balance requirements and as long as I remain within these then all should be fine.....well, front to back that...	57 Replies 6356 Views	by Old Pilot Mon Jul 28, 2003 11:48 pm
Aircraft on the Net/brain by Fred R - Mon Jul 28, 2003 5:51 pm Go to the American eBay.com and type in	3 Replies 843 Views	by Colin G a.k.a Arthur Da Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:45 pm
ORTAC 1 2 by Rob - Mon Jul 28, 2003 12:27 pm I was wondering if anyone knew why the reporting point off Alderney is called ORTAC and what does it mean or what are its origins? Rob	19 Replies 2799 Views	by Rik Mayall Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:43 pm
My son wants to learn to fly..and I'm not going to pay..no w 1 2 3 by Old Pilot - Mon Jul 21, 2003 10:42 pm I took my son flying at about 6 days after birth. I always dreamed he would love it but like most kids he became blase to flying. He gew up with aeroplanes.Trips across the States/Europe/Australia. An aircaft in the back garden and a helicopter. He...	39 Replies 4745 Views	by Old Pilot Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:32 pm
Bogland Cesspit by Harry Remmington - Sun Jul 27, 2003 12:49 pm Free Fuel - Hotel - Food & Bar. Has anyone got this in their logbook? I have, but my Happy Eater road map has no gps waypoints. Its off Junc.16 M4	10 Replies 1034 Views	by A N Orac Mon Jul 28, 2003 9:42 pm
ATPL, IFR by Jakub - Sun Jul 27, 2003 4:47 pm Hallo, I would like to get somewhere an ATPL and IFR theory /on CD/---for free--- :-/. Preparing tests for JAR exam. Don t you know where to get it? Thanks a lot.	11 Replies 1123 Views	by 2Donkeys Mon Jul 28, 2003 8:39 pm
Unhinged? 1 2 by Fred R - Mon Jul 28, 2003 2:53 pm Why do I always have visions of Hinge & Brackett when coming across postings by the	22 Replies 2087 Views	by Fred R Mon Jul 28, 2003 5:38 pm
My first solo (well it had to come eventually didn't it) 1 2 by Rupert S - Sun Jul 27, 2003 5:40 pm I've just booked a slot at 1030 on the tenth of august for my first solo. Thanks to everyone who has answered my endless string of questions and endured my aweful jokes. I'll keep you posted : )	27 Replies 2565 Views	by Steve Morley Mon Jul 28, 2003 3:25 pm
NPPL & Medical by Dave Farley - Sat Jul 26, 2003 1:58 pm Years ago I used to fly gliders. At that time, I recall that the common wisdom was that although you didn't need an official CAA Medical to fly, if you took a CAA Medical and failed you were not allowed to self-certify. I know that for the NPPL the...	5 Replies 1128 Views	by DRJAVD Mon Jul 28, 2003 12:13 pm
Other hobbies besides flying 1 2 3 4 by Comedy Catfish - Fri Jul 25, 2003 3:07 pm Do you have any? Additionally, answer me this, What other sports besides GA feature a lift device, a Rotax engine and a propellor? N	58 Replies 6360 Views	by Wendy lenden Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:56 am
Lucky Mascot 1 2 3 4 by Steve Morley - Tue Jul 22, 2003 4:14 pm Anyone prepared to admit to taking something flying with them avery time purely for luck's sake and no other purpose? I have lucky flying shoes I know they serve a purpose as shoes but I could wear any others. I just don't feel right whan I wear me...	46 Replies 4725 Views	by Elle McPherson Mon Jul 28, 2003 8:15 am
AN2s 1 2 3 by poetpilot - Fri Jul 25, 2003 2:41 pm	42 Replies 5045 Views	by MichaelP Sun Jul 27, 2003 8:35 pm
Lark Engine Farmhouse by Rik Mayall - Sat Jul 26, 2003 11:48 am Whilst reading Lockyears in the little boys room I once again saw this place near Mildenhall - 600m x 9m(!) - is there anyone on this forum who can claim to have this splendidly named place in their logbook? Rob S	5 Replies 1755 Views	by Rik Mayall Sun Jul 27, 2003 10:30 am
aircraft finance by keith - Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:17 am Hi, I am thinking of upgrading planes. Although I could probably swing it to just buy it, I like the rates and terms you can get on finance/leases. My problem is that I am US citizen living in the UK. My aircraft is N reg and the new one would be...	6 Replies 1183 Views	by keith Sat Jul 26, 2003 10:18 am
Phew! by flyingsniffer - Fri Jul 25, 2003 9:16 pm I got a call last night from my partner with whom I share the JetRanger. Sounding concerned, he said 'ooh, I think I've just cooked the turbine'. As I was driving at the time I kinda mutter words to the effect of 'oh', put phone down, then called...	2 Replies 604 Views	by flyingsniffer Sat Jul 26, 2003 8:45 am
treasure hunt 1 2 by Steve Morley - Fri Jul 25, 2003 1:49 pm I have organised a treasure hunt for tomorrow - you know, get the route from the clues, fly the route, identify the photos etc - and it looks as if it will be cancelled. As I spent the time and money organising it, anyone fancy doing it in the near...	20 Replies 2333 Views	by Steve Morley Sat Jul 26, 2003 8:26 am
groundschool advice 1 2 by Mark - Wed Jul 23, 2003 12:54 pm Hi I have seen adverts in magazines for 5 day residential groundschool courses, seems like a good idea, anybody any experience of these courses, would love to get all the exams out of the way..	21 Replies 2802 Views	by Jane Fri Jul 25, 2003 7:37 pm
What do you do when your plane is in for its annual? 1 2 by Peter Pan - Fri Jul 25, 2003 11:08 am Any suggestions? Doris is away for her annual and I won't get her back (all things well) until 7th August :-( I guess in order to keep the flying juices flowing I will have to get the model heli out. I never did master nose-in hovering with it!...	24 Replies 3089 Views	by poetpilot Fri Jul 25, 2003 7:00 pm
Who's still at work? 1 2 by Rotorhead - Fri Jul 25, 2003 5:21 pm It's Friday, It's 5:20 (No it's not Crackerjack) Who's still at work?	16 Replies 1773 Views	by Flyingfemme Fri Jul 25, 2003 6:31 pm
Ronaldsway-Isle of Man 1 2 3 by Andy - Mon Jul 21, 2003 3:24 pm I'm planning to fly out to the Isle of Man next week and will be on the island for about 2 hours. Can anyone tell me how much landing fee and handling is? I'll be in a PA-28. Also who are the handling agents?	35 Replies 4028 Views	by neutron Fri Jul 25, 2003 5:50 pm
What's the difference between.. 1 2 3 by Steve Morley - Fri Jul 25, 2003 11:39 am A cormorant and a shag? (one for Rob S)	30 Replies 3142 Views	by Rotorhead Fri Jul 25, 2003 5:11 pm
VFR in France (again) 1 2 by Peter Chamberlain - Tue Jul 22, 2003 1:42 pm I am planning a trip to Colmar-Houssen to see family in August and am wondering if anybody has been there and what route they took. Being mindful of the recent thread regarding VFR in France I too am wondering how to get there. I am not IR rated and...	22 Replies 2156 Views	by Rob Pritchard Fri Jul 25, 2003 3:44 pm
Bl**dy typical by Rob S - Fri Jul 25, 2003 9:28 am It was looking so good - help from Mr Seager and 2-D and Mrs S and I were bound for the Champagne region of France. For the first time in what seems ages the weather here in the South is dreadful...............bloody typical. What a bummer Rob S	13 Replies 1282 Views	by 3 old ladies Fri Jul 25, 2003 2:47 pm
Mid Week Fly In To Cannes by Duncan - Fri Jul 25, 2003 1:16 pm Anyone intertested? I am organising via our aeroclub (Elstree) an overnight flight down to Cannes with two stops each way (3 X twoish hour legs). The main reason is to boost confidence and share costs. Dates will be 27th and 28th of August. Drop...	0 Replies 515 Views	by Duncan Fri Jul 25, 2003 1:16 pm
Flying in Belgium - help please by MikeW - Wed Jul 23, 2003 12:37 pm I'm planning to fly to the Czech Republic in August, via Belgium and Germany. As many of you know, Belgian airspace is a complete nightmare. I intend to stop initially at Kortrijk to clear customs. Has anyone got a recommended route from Kortrijk to...	8 Replies 1288 Views	by keith Fri Jul 25, 2003 12:25 pm
Concorde Spotted 1 2 3 4 by Neil Gascoigne - Fri Jul 18, 2003 7:48 pm Rob S/SM - it's flying around in your neck of the woods. Neil	46 Replies 4826 Views	by Propwash Fri Jul 25, 2003 11:29 am
BEAUTIFUL LANDINGS by bob - Thu Jul 24, 2003 11:04 pm The other evening I was at Popham watching a cub doing circuits. I have no idea who the pilot was, but it was poetry in motion. I can't describe the pleasure in watching an aircraft so precisely handled that it appeared to be descending, rounding...	6 Replies 935 Views	by Neil Gascoigne Fri Jul 25, 2003 10:54 am
What did you think of the PFA Rally 1 2 3 4 5 6 by The Stripper - Sun Jul 13, 2003 8:55 pm Went yesterday what a dissapiontment! Same old tat and if you landed on the grass ( I bounced the chippie before anyone reminds me! ) you had to hike to the booking-in tent then another long walk for the very drawn out bus service to take you over...	82 Replies 9242 Views	by Chris Scholfield Fri Jul 25, 2003 9:22 am
Not for the squeamish 1 2 3 4 by Rob S - Thu Jul 24, 2003 10:59 am For those that are interested - would anyone like to see the sort of thing I have to discuss and write about on a daily basis with a view to helping repair the problem? Rob S	47 Replies 5894 Views	by Adam W Thu Jul 24, 2003 11:56 pm
The old opthalmics ...... by poetpilot - Thu Jul 24, 2003 4:23 pm I'm aware of the CAA's rules on vision, limits, etc etc.... Got the website, got the document, I'd have the t-shirt if they were giving one... I hold a Class II medical. I've been -5 dioptres on both eyes for years, (just on the limits for class 1)...	10 Replies 1395 Views	by Rupert S Thu Jul 24, 2003 10:45 pm
In Your Dreams 1 2 3 by Old Pilot - Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:02 pm Let me ask you this one and I'm being serious! You wake up tomorrow to find that you have one a free airline ticket up to the value of 500 pounds which will take you pretty much most places in the world with a bit of clever planning. You have free...	32 Replies 3459 Views	by mike currill Thu Jul 24, 2003 10:29 pm
September 27th 2003 1 2 3 by Rob S - Mon Jul 21, 2003 12:39 pm Advance warning - my niece is getting married in October and 27th September is a sort of stag do. I agreed to take the groom and the groom's future father in law flying that day. Could we have a fly-in somewhere? Say within an hour and 15 minutes...	39 Replies 4909 Views	by Adam W Thu Jul 24, 2003 8:53 pm
Weald fly-in by Mavis - Wed Jul 23, 2003 9:31 am Ivy has just endorsed my suggestion for a fly-in. So its going to be mid August. Actual date to be confirmed. Harry has agreed to play banjo and serve drinks. We'll also be having a reading from the ANO. 2D will be doing rodeo.... on his donkey...	7 Replies 938 Views	by David Williams Thu Jul 24, 2003 7:11 pm
Flying and smoking 1 2 by Old Pilot - Wed Jul 23, 2003 10:05 pm I couldn't help notice that Rotor (our resident chopper pilot for new readers) likes to smoke and fly. see below: (from another thread) Author: Rotorhead (---.in-addr.btopenworld.com) Date: 07-22-03 16:46 I have to admit to wanting everything in...	24 Replies 3375 Views	by poetpilot Thu Jul 24, 2003 7:04 pm
Sywell hire by SX - Thu Jul 24, 2003 1:50 pm Can anyone tell what aircraft are available to rent at Sywell, how much they are, and who to contact?! Cheers	6 Replies 847 Views	by poetpilot Thu Jul 24, 2003 4:29 pm
North Weald under threat 1 2 3 by Barry Chandler - Thu Jul 17, 2003 12:06 pm I've copied in full a letter handed to all Squadron members and pilots operating from North Weald. It reads as follows: - A document entitles 'Harlow Options Study, Draft Final Report' has just been published by Atkins Design Environment and...	32 Replies 3302 Views	by Barry Chandler Thu Jul 24, 2003 3:53 pm
Tell me..I want to know.Why did he do it? 1 2 3 by Old Pilot - Sat Jul 19, 2003 7:41 pm 1975: Graham Hill killed in air crash BBC News report: Britain had lost one of its greatest racing personalities One of Britain's greatest motor racing drivers has been killed in a plane crash in south-east England. Graham Hill, 46, who retired...	35 Replies 5700 Views	by Propwash Thu Jul 24, 2003 1:29 pm
Mid-week fly in, #2 1 2 3 by Rupert S - Wed Jul 16, 2003 9:51 am OK, so it doesn't look like too many people are going to be turning up to todays shindig (except for 2Ds because he's flying a big twin engine 7 seater :) so how about one at Duxford in a couple of weeks time? I'm going to propose the following...	36 Replies 3893 Views	by Jane Thu Jul 24, 2003 12:08 pm
where to go on my mini tour ?? 1 2 by buzzC150 - Mon Jul 21, 2003 12:22 pm I'm planning a 3 day mini-tour next month. I don't know where to go. I've got 100 hours so I don't want to do anything to adventurous like crossing the Alps or something. The trip will be done in the C150 (what else !!). Any suggestions ? I haven't...	27 Replies 2691 Views	by poetpilot Thu Jul 24, 2003 11:59 am
CAA VFR Guide by Andrew Sinclair - Thu Jul 24, 2003 9:04 am I was talking to Howard Dubovie from the CAA Aeronautical Charts & Data Section at the PFA Rally and he mentioned the return of the VFR Guide. I bumped into what I think is the new web page containing a list of Adobe Acrobat files that make up the...	4 Replies 671 Views	by Andrew Sinclair Thu Jul 24, 2003 11:02 am
Licence - Part 2 by x5pilot - Wed Jul 23, 2003 10:38 am Well, I finally got it! 17 working days later my PPL licence arrived in the mail - recorded delivery no less! Took the g/f up last night for a quick flight (out of Stapleford) down to Bluewater and up to Hanningfield and home. We got out of the...	5 Replies 736 Views	by x5pilot Thu Jul 24, 2003 10:48 am

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