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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 67390 Views	by The Admin Team Sun Nov 05, 2017 4:39 pm

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Flight Sim Stuff For Sale by Duncan - Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:05 pm Anyone interested I have Flight Simulator 2002 (professional edition) and a CH products flight sim yoke. Make me an offer!	5 Replies 1118 Views	by Duncan Tue Sep 23, 2003 11:55 pm
Another "where is it?" picture by Keef - Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:07 am If I can get the picture to post... Where do folks think this is? And who is the smiling lass in the middle?	7 Replies 1379 Views	by Keef Tue Sep 23, 2003 11:42 pm
Paris 1 2 by Steve H - Mon Sep 22, 2003 9:32 am OK - bit of VERY advanced planning. Thinking of taking the Neighbours to Paris for a couple of days next spring. Already been there - landed at Toussus on a club fly in - BUT, we had a coach pick us up, so I didn't find out how easy (or hard) it was...	18 Replies 2770 Views	by G-BLEW Tue Sep 23, 2003 10:58 pm
Spend A Years Flying Money In One Go by Old Pilot - Mon Sep 22, 2003 8:49 am How about this for spending your annual flying budget. Tickets have gone on sale for the final flights on Concorde. Tickets for the London to New York trips will cost	7 Replies 1614 Views	by Guest Tue Sep 23, 2003 10:31 pm
Student Pilot Diary 1 2 by Mister Monty - Mon Sep 22, 2003 7:33 pm Hello again folks. Do any of you know where I can find a student pilot diary to read on the WWW? I'd prefer a UK based student's diary but I'll happily look at any others you'd care to recommend. Oooo and any with lots of pictures would be...	16 Replies 3141 Views	by JIM Tue Sep 23, 2003 8:27 pm
Shuttleworth ( Old Warden) tomorrow. by Wendy Lenden - Tue Sep 23, 2003 4:50 pm That's where I intend to head if the weather behaves itself, anyone else flying tomorrow who is going to fly in there?	2 Replies 783 Views	by Wendy Lenden Tue Sep 23, 2003 8:02 pm
Strangle the Parrot - Are there others? by Neil MacG - Tue Sep 23, 2003 6:24 am I was listening to my scanner the other day and heard a pilot asking the LARS controller Would you like me to Strangle the Parrot? . Took me about 30Mins to understand what on earth he was talking about. My initial thoughts were that there was...	9 Replies 2872 Views	by Neil MacG Tue Sep 23, 2003 5:26 pm
Screwy landings - why? 1 2 3 by David - Tue Sep 23, 2003 10:38 am Had an interesting few circuits last week after checking out on a new a/c, type I'm familiar with, just a different one. Same weight, one or two differences in panel layout but nothing major, Prop was a different size, seating was aesthetically...	31 Replies 4130 Views	by David Tue Sep 23, 2003 4:00 pm
How can I Create a Cheap Aero Pix Website by Guest - Mon Sep 22, 2003 9:07 pm OK you lot.... Here is the problem, (maybe 2D has the answer) I would like to post a lot of my flying pix on a site where I do not have to pay a fortune...ideally my own site. How do I do it? I am happy to have sponsorship..(although...	7 Replies 1680 Views	by Tyro with a Biro Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:53 pm
For Nigella fans by BlueRobin - Tue Sep 23, 2003 9:56 am (so not me then)	0 Replies 757 Views	by BlueRobin Tue Sep 23, 2003 9:56 am
Where is this? 1 2 by Guest - Mon Sep 22, 2003 11:09 am Continuing the theme of food and drink around airports. Can anybody say from which bar this photo was taken. The pilots concerned have all just landed, and nobody is intending to fly again that day. This competion is not open to those that flew...	23 Replies 2748 Views	by flyguy Tue Sep 23, 2003 9:43 am
First solo today :) by Fatlab - Mon Sep 22, 2003 2:59 am :lol: Well pleased, after finally getting my finger out and passing Air Law my instructor finally jumped out today. The question I have is that on final I was just about to put the call in when the controller cleared me for landing without me...	11 Replies 1604 Views	by Fatlab Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:29 am
Help from the IFR boys please by AFKAE - Mon Sep 22, 2003 10:05 pm We're following some IR boys thru France to Spain, I've been given their route and wanted to confirm the co-ords of one point and find out the co-ords of the other. The one I think I've got is La Reole N 44 34 05.0 and W 00 03 22.0 (this is the...	2 Replies 814 Views	by AFKAE Mon Sep 22, 2003 10:17 pm
taildragger training by anthonystephen - Sun Sep 21, 2003 6:35 pm I want to do an taildraggers course and so far I've checked out the following but are my impressions accurate? White Waltham Seems expensive and impersonal Clacton No planes around, a bit depressing and one indifferent non instructor in the...	7 Replies 1615 Views	by yakovlev Mon Sep 22, 2003 6:58 pm
rudder on landing by JIM - Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:38 pm Had another good (maybe :wink: ) session in the circuit on Saturday, but it was a touch gusty near the ground. It required some nimble footwork to keep the plane more or less on track. At the time I just did what was necessary, but on reflection, is...	11 Replies 1614 Views	by wonko the sane Mon Sep 22, 2003 6:09 pm
VAL DU FRENE (FRANCE ) by ROG - Mon Sep 22, 2003 9:50 am JUST VISITED VAL DU FRENE---16.2 NM FROM LT(088 ) AND 26 NM FROM CALAIS(172 ). 600 METRES--BUT REASONABLY DIFFICULT--NEED 250 HOURS PIC TO LAND THERE. LAND UPHILL --TAKE OFF DOWNHILL. GOOD RESTAURANT----THERE IS ACCOMMODATION WHICH IS JUST...	9 Replies 1060 Views	by ROG Mon Sep 22, 2003 5:35 pm
Training by Roger - Sun Sep 21, 2003 7:04 pm As a regular reader and occasional contributer to your excellent forum, I was wondering if anyone knows of a forum or chatroom where trainee's can communicate and discuss each other's problems etc. I believe it would be benefitial to be able to...	7 Replies 1185 Views	by JIM Mon Sep 22, 2003 5:28 pm
Touring Ireland by davidt - Mon Sep 22, 2003 10:26 am Where can I get details of Irish airfields ,rt frequencies, procedures etc, is there an equivalent of our AIS web site? Went to Dublin Weston yesterday, and was so impressed with the level of service from the moment I changed to Dublin approach...	4 Replies 995 Views	by Guest Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:48 pm
Van Morrison by Rob S - Thu Sep 18, 2003 12:45 am Won some tickets to see Van Morrison in Bournemouth tonight and was shocked to see my old IMC instructor on stage - I swear it was him. (Any readers from Bournemouth will probably work out who I mean) Off to Barcelona for a few days selling...	11 Replies 1328 Views	by mgw Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:46 pm
What safety gear do you carry with you? 1 2 3 by C172Navigator - Thu Sep 18, 2003 6:13 pm What kind of safety gear (if any) do you carry with you? Winter is on its way and I reckon it's worth taking some extra warm clothes in the flight bag, just in case I end up having to land somewhere other than an airfield. But, apart from extra...	42 Replies 5139 Views	by AfricanEagle Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:44 pm
CONCORD by harry remmington - Mon Sep 22, 2003 1:23 pm What happened to all the old forum players who were going to fly Concord before its put out to grass......@	12 Replies 1923 Views	by flyingsniffer Mon Sep 22, 2003 3:51 pm
arrrgg, help needed b4 1700 by Buzzc150 - Fri Sep 19, 2003 4:29 pm Am finally making my first x-channel flight tomorrow to L2K. Just logged on to AIS to scan the NOTAMS..... and I can only get EG airfields/routes. I thought I'd be able to get a narrow route briefing for L2K as well. I'm off home in 30 mins. Can...	8 Replies 1230 Views	by Ben Twings Mon Sep 22, 2003 1:09 pm
Now you've got me going by Baconbuttie - Mon Sep 22, 2003 11:44 am I could rant forever on the subject of British cuisine. I rate a country's efforts on their cafes at railway stations, shopping malls and yes, airfields, and the like. Everywhere has great exceptions but its the norm that counts. And what is it with...	5 Replies 1250 Views	by BlueRobin Mon Sep 22, 2003 12:39 pm
question.............. 1 2 by james_wales - Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:47 am This quote comes from the book titled, Theory of Flight for Glider Pilots , written by R.C Stafford Allen. Sir Isaac Newton has gone down in the history books as the man who, when an apple fell on his head, invented gravity Can you all...	18 Replies 2669 Views	by Guest Mon Sep 22, 2003 12:23 pm
Differences between a Warrior and Arrow 1 2 3 4 5 by x5pilot - Wed Sep 17, 2003 8:42 am Hi guys, I've recently upgraded from flying a Warrior to an Arrow. I've done circuits and a L2K checkout flight so far. Today I do general handling, pfl, glides etc. Apart from the obvious difference, such as raised undercarriage, variable speed...	69 Replies 13681 Views	by Guest Mon Sep 22, 2003 7:40 am
First successful flight made by humans... 1 2 by james_wales - Thu Sep 18, 2003 4:18 pm I need to answer the following question: When was the first successful flight made by humans? is it the Wright Brothers, or the Mongolier Brothers??? cheerz (y)	16 Replies 2284 Views	by poetpilot Mon Sep 22, 2003 7:35 am
Where Is This? by Old Pilot - Wed Sep 17, 2003 1:57 am OK you lot.... Where is this?	11 Replies 1844 Views	by Rob S Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:56 pm
aip by duff - Sun Sep 21, 2003 5:13 pm paper copy - where do i get one?	1 Replies 734 Views	by duff Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:39 pm
can i just ask... by sb0070 - Sun Sep 21, 2003 5:59 pm can you fly a glider on a private pilot licence? or is it a completely different course?	3 Replies 1025 Views	by james_wales Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:11 pm
IMC Training by anthonystephen - Sun Sep 21, 2003 6:42 pm I'm looking at doing an IMC course with Jersey Aero Club and wondered whether anyone has any experience of using them before I part with the cash. Any advice would be much appreciated.	0 Replies 563 Views	by anthonystephen Sun Sep 21, 2003 6:42 pm
Heres one for you all you multi licence pilots by james_wales - Fri Sep 19, 2003 3:02 pm At my club we had a massive debate on this a few weeks ago, views posted below would be appriciated. On a clear, warm summers day would i rather be gliding or powered flying? ....DISCUSS....................... :roll:	7 Replies 1626 Views	by Rob S Sun Sep 21, 2003 3:36 pm
Apology to the Busdriver by Guest - Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:10 pm Bert, I know now that I got it badly wrong the other day. I just wanted to make a public apology in the hope that you'll come back. I'm too ashamed to identify myself but my apology is genuine.	2 Replies 942 Views	by Guest Sun Sep 21, 2003 2:29 pm
Weather great at Barton for Fly-in! by Peter Pan - Sun Sep 21, 2003 11:16 am MANCHESTER EGCC 210950Z 18009KT 9999 FEW030 SCT090 16/11 Q1017 NOSIG :D	0 Replies 696 Views	by Peter Pan Sun Sep 21, 2003 11:16 am
Notams - an idiot's guide! by stephen - Fri Sep 19, 2003 11:42 pm As someone barely computer literate who is having problems working out the ais notams site, please could someone in cyber aviation give me the idiot's foolproof step by step, line by line guide as to how to get Notams. To be specific: I am...	9 Replies 2281 Views	by chrisN Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:01 am
Another Hus Bos Bash Photo by BlueRobin - Fri Sep 19, 2003 5:09 pm From Hus Bos earlier this year, David I've Never Touched a Drop Williams :) I really ought to buy some web space and publish my photos (like vintageATCO's site ). Anyone know a decent provider that offers masses of basic web space for little	10 Replies 1870 Views	by poetpilot Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:04 pm
Computer based flight planning software for VFR or IFR by DVT - Fri Sep 19, 2003 3:51 pm Has anyone got any of this software? Firstly, I am not trying to get pirate copies. There, got that out of the way. What I would like to read, is peoples comments on the software they have got. Is it any use? How accurate is it? Does it crash...	14 Replies 2312 Views	by DVT Sat Sep 20, 2003 9:14 pm
OT: Pet Hates for a Friday 1 2 by BlueRobin - Fri Sep 19, 2003 11:14 am Somewhat topical. Robbo pilot and owner of Phones4U stated today in the paper that e-mail is the cancer of modern society (or words to that effect) I would not go as far as saying that. I appreciate he is one man with a lot of people who want...	17 Replies 2974 Views	by Adam Sat Sep 20, 2003 9:13 pm
Barton fly-in 21st September 1 2 by Peter Pan - Mon Sep 15, 2003 1:22 pm Free burger and cuppa for visiting pilots (what an incentive, eh!). Bring your flatcap and you can find me selling tickets for the whippet-racing :wink: There is also a landing competition on that day too (not sure if it is for Barton pilots...	25 Replies 3609 Views	by Peter Pan Sat Sep 20, 2003 6:23 pm
ZAKYNTHOS/ZANTE PLANE HIRE ? by davidfinlay - Sat Sep 20, 2003 4:29 pm I am off on holiday in a couple of weeks to Zante/Zakynthos, Greece. Does anybody know of a flying club or plane renter on the island ?	0 Replies 828 Views	by davidfinlay Sat Sep 20, 2003 4:29 pm
VRP photos by Buzzc150 - Fri Sep 19, 2003 11:35 am I seem to recall reading a post a while back about a website somewhere that has photographs of all VRP's. Anyone know where I can find this ? Thanks	5 Replies 1011 Views	by BlueRobin Sat Sep 20, 2003 1:46 pm
DGPS - Help!! by dnutt - Thu Sep 18, 2003 7:15 pm Bit of a heavy one this - does anyone know anything about DGPS? I was under the impression that DGPS was a ground based GPS augmentation system with ground-based receivers calculating ionospheric error and then broadcasting this for used by DGPS...	9 Replies 1586 Views	by dnutt Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:17 am
customs by ringo - Fri Sep 19, 2003 8:52 pm Another silly question :oops: does anyone have a contact number ect for customs so i can let them know of my trip :roll: . or do i have to land at a customs a/p	4 Replies 1124 Views	by Guest Sat Sep 20, 2003 8:38 am
Bumper quiz by G-BLEW - Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:24 pm Bumper FIVE question quiz....not too easy., but not impossible :lol: Where? Who? Where? What and where? Where? Ian	12 Replies 1563 Views	by Guest Sat Sep 20, 2003 7:41 am
ICOM IC-A22E by ROG - Thu Sep 18, 2003 4:14 pm Battery no longer holding much of a charge--have been quoted	8 Replies 2606 Views	by Keef Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:33 pm
LARS & Local Flights by Guest - Fri Sep 19, 2003 11:06 am I have used LARS on cross country flights but do the controllers mind if you use the service for local flights returning to the same aerodrome, and lots of course changes etc such as sight seeing with friends?? Should you advise them of every new...	5 Replies 1063 Views	by BlueRobin Fri Sep 19, 2003 1:41 pm
Anyone going to Helitech? by Rotorboater - Wed Sep 17, 2003 5:27 pm Is anyone going to the Helitech show at Duxford from the 23rd to the 25th. Maybe we could meet for a cup of tea or blag our way into a free corporate lunch :lol:	9 Replies 1345 Views	by Rotorhead Fri Sep 19, 2003 10:07 am
Why do helicopters orbit by James R - Thu Sep 18, 2003 7:18 pm I have seen this happen a couple of times when walking over Blackfriars bridge. Large milatary helicopters that are obviously waiting to go through the City zone go round and round in circles rather than just hover. Is then any reason/benefit in...	5 Replies 1187 Views	by Rotorhead Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:54 am
What A Difference!! 1 2 3 by Mister Monty - Tue Sep 16, 2003 8:38 pm I thought I	39 Replies 4849 Views	by BlueRobin Fri Sep 19, 2003 9:20 am
Apologies to Poet Pilot by Propwash - Wed Sep 17, 2003 4:40 pm (Don't worry, Poet, I won't give up my day job!) The latest chapter put to bed, the spell-check done and all proof-read. Something's lacking. Still daylight left, the weather's clear. What's the writer doing here? Get cracking. High...	8 Replies 1389 Views	by Bob Fri Sep 19, 2003 1:00 am
How much for hangarage? by RV3er - Thu Sep 18, 2003 1:48 pm Hi all! I'm about to have to get some hangarage for an RV3 in the Salisbury area. What's a good cooking figure for how much an airfield's going to stitch me for the privilege? Local airfields: Old Sarum (expensive?), Thruxton (full?)...maybe...	12 Replies 1747 Views	by BlueRobin Thu Sep 18, 2003 11:26 pm

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