Private pilots

[magpie215]

So as well as cars how many PH'ers are into flying machines?

I am currently ready to go solo(*again) subject to the air law exam everything else is in place.

• I do already have 1h-15min solo time but that was way back in 94 and my logbook has been sat idle for some time. I really do hope I can see it through to completion this time :-)

[LD1Racing]

Working towards my JAR PPL, finally!

Hope to solo before I head back to work, weather permitting of course.

[magpie215]

LD1Racing said:

Working towards my JAR PPL, finally!

Hope to solo before I head back to work, weather permitting of course.

sounds like we are fairly similar in terms of progression. I am initially just working towards the NPPl. I can always go full PPL at a later date if needed.

I have almost 20 hours dual so in the main I need to add the PIC hours and navigation aspect.

Considering I have had such a long lay off I was very surprised when my FI said I should get the exam done asap as he considered me to be solo standard after only 3h-40 of refreshment.

[Eric Mc]

Not a pilot but well into my hairyplanes.

[LD1Racing]

magpie215 said:

LD1Racing said:

Working towards my JAR PPL, finally!

Hope to solo before I head back to work, weather permitting of course.

sounds like we are fairly similar in terms of progression. I am initially just working towards the NPPl. I can always go full PPL at a later date if needed.

I have almost 20 hours dual so in the main I need to add the PIC hours and navigation aspect.

Considering I have had such a long lay off I was very surprised when my FI said I should get the exam done asap as he considered me to be solo standard after only 3h-40 of refreshment.

Flew a fair bit with the old man, so no probs with the training so far. Fingers crossed.

Where are you training?

Eric - with your level of enthusiasm I'm surprised you haven't given it a go.

[magpie215]

LD1Racing said:

Where are you training?

Westair out of Blackpool

[anonymous-user]

First solo is fantastic.

You trundle up into the circuit and turn downwind and look over at the RWY and it hits you . . . . there's nobody sitting next to you! Just an empty seat.

Brilliant.

[Eric Mc]

LD1Racing said:

magpie215 said:

LD1Racing said:

Working towards my JAR PPL, finally!

Hope to solo before I head back to work, weather permitting of course.

sounds like we are fairly similar in terms of progression. I am initially just working towards the NPPl. I can always go full PPL at a later date if needed.

I have almost 20 hours dual so in the main I need to add the PIC hours and navigation aspect.

Considering I have had such a long lay off I was very surprised when my FI said I should get the exam done asap as he considered me to be solo standard after only 3h-40 of refreshment.

Flew a fair bit with the old man, so no probs with the training so far. Fingers crossed.

Where are you training?

Eric - with your level of enthusiasm I'm surprised you haven't given it a go.

I did, in the early 80s. But I felt that I wasn't geting as much fun out of it for the expenditure required. I was training in Ireland and I don't think the instructors were up to much to be honest. Also, Cessna 152s are less than inspiring aircraft.

[sharpfocus]

They'd put anyone off flying.

[magpie215]

Eric Mc said:

Cessna 152s are less than inspiring aircraft.

LOL Eric...you should try a C150....will not make circuit height before turning downwind!

[Eric Mc]

They were brand new at the time (1983). Here's one of them -

[ninja-lewis]

12.5 hours so far - about to go into the circuit.

[R1_NUR]

Love my aeroplane ...

[Sifly]

Who says Size doesn't matter?!!

My PPL lapsed a couple of years back, always meaning to get back into it but just never seem to find the time

[Aizle]

Current PPL (A) here, about 90 hours.

Had my PPL before my driving licence!

Plane is currently in for CofA with a cylinder out for inspection. Expensive!

[Eric Mc]

Siffly - can you delete at least two of those shots of the 767?

[magpie215]

Aizle said:

Plane is currently in for CofA with a cylinder out for inspection. Expensive!

Low compression?

[Aizle]

magpie215 said:

Low compression?

Nope. Engine is on condition, is a routine check to have a look inside.

Pulled bloody well on the positioning flight so not down on power.

[Flintstone]

Sifly said:

Who says Size doesn't matter?!!

Sifly said:

Who says Size doesn't matter?!!

Sifly said:

Who says Size doesn't matter?!!

Clearly overcompensating for something I think you'll find it's quality that matters.

[ariel]

Old hang glider pilot, some glider airtime too. Now I fly power in an A22 Foxbat and can't help trying to thermal that. The plan is to fly to Pau next week and to Sicily in September.