Confirmed by Lufty this was a training flight. Almost certainly ZFT. The 747 is relatively easy to land nicely, flare and reduce power at the auto call out of 30 feet and it just trundles on. This looked like no flare, the aircraft naturally reduces descent rate at around 100 feet so you have to keep the pressure on to stay on the glidepath and ignore what your eyes are telling you, especially if you've come off a 737! Statistics: Posted by malcolmfrost — Fri Apr 26, 2024 06:59 ..read more

GrahamB wrote: @rikur_ @riverrock Thanks - that's helpful. Should we go ahead with PV+battery, the installer will worry about the specs of the cables themselves, I just don't to waste my time/money installing a duct which wouldn't work for them. also worth adding - taking a few photos of the duct as it is installed showing it at the appropriate depth with a tape measure might help. Otherwise you may find some more diligent installers are unwilling to give you a certificate for the job, as they can't be sure the cable is at the requisite depth. Statistics: Posted by rikur_ — Fri Apr 26, 2 ..read more

It's almost May. If we wanted to drive we'd need the scrapers out to clear the windscreens. And the postie is wearing shorts. It seems a national thing. Why? What's it all about? Rob P V2.0 Statistics: Posted by Rob P V2.0 — Fri Apr 26, 2024 07:46 ..read more

Me too! Sorry, Flyer Club members only in here... join today and stop missing out! Statistics: Posted by CloudHound — Fri Apr 26, 2024 07:44 ..read more

So I was due to fly again yesterday (Thursday) so I checked the weather first think, looking like it was going to be the short RWY04 and light breeze. I then went out early on my bike (I'm riding LEJOG for charity in July, and although with work I only had time for a quick 18 mile blast, every training mile counts). I rode the whole thing talking to myself, every radio call over and over and over until I had it nailed to a BUMFICHH level of competence and talked myself around the circuit. I was working from home, so over lunch did a few circuits on 04RH on the sim, it still staggers me how al ..read more

It would be interesting to know the legal basis for charging to land on a beach, as the sea bed to high water mark is Crown property. Statistics: Posted by crackled — Fri Apr 26, 2024 07:31 ..read more

johnm wrote: Rob P V2.0 wrote:Meanwhile back to Wimereux. It really does sound as if these poor asylum seekers fleeing from France are likely to make a great and positive contribution to UK society. We should welcome them for the diversity and colour they bring to our little islands. https://news.sky.com/story/people-were- ... t-13123073 (Sky News) Rob P V2.0 Deperate people do desperate things especially when they are controlled by thugs. The only folk culpable in all of this are HMG and the thugs who grasp opportunities HMG provides. There is no doubt that there'll be some wro ..read more

Mike Tango wrote: Sooty25 wrote:Remind me, what country is this? A secular and multi cultural one, with all the benefits that brings. Go on then. Statistics: Posted by eltonioni — Fri Apr 26, 2024 07:09 ..read more

Rob P V2.0 wrote: Meanwhile back to Wimereux. It really does sound as if these poor asylum seekers fleeing from France are likely to make a great and positive contribution to UK society. We should welcome them for the diversity and colour they bring to our little islands. https://news.sky.com/story/people-were- ... t-13123073 (Sky News) Rob P V2.0 Deperate people do desperate things especially when they are controlled by thugs. The only folk culpable in all of this are HMG and the thugs who grasp opportunities HMG provides. There is no doubt that there'll be some wrong un's amongst t ..read more

I’m in two minds whether it’s worth the hassle I would say go for it! Do it anyway as a challenge, to expand your knowledge and experience. Whilst the licensing requirements present a (very small) obstacle, look towards the enjoyment and reward. Cookie Statistics: Posted by Cookie — Fri Apr 26, 2024 07:57 ..read more