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Written by James Carrie
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Thursday, 12 February 2009 16:47 |
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All video movies included within this website are stored in 'wmv' format. For PC users, 'wmv' video may be viewed using Windows Media Player. For the  latest version of Windows Media Player, go to the Windows Media home page at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/default.aspx For Apple MAC users, 'wmv' video may be viewed using QuickTime. For the latest version of QuickTime, go to the QuickTime downloads page at: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/mac.html |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 12 February 2009 16:52 |
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Written by James Carrie
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Thursday, 29 January 2009 12:51 |
In order to operate an aircraft above the clouds in the UK (out of sight of the surface) the pilot requires some form of instrument qualification. This is either the internationally recognised Instrument Rating (IR) or a cut down version recognised in the UK (perhaps we have more cloud than most) called the Instrument Meteorological Contitions (IMC) Rating. It is nearly ten years since I first poped out on top of cloud in a light aircraft with my instructor and I well remember the amazing sense of joy I experienced at meeting the light on what was otherwise an overcast day. So what better way to top that experience than to qualify to teach others to fly safely above the clouds. My training was completed over 5 days and my exam is booked for later in the month. Until then, I have the photo to enjoy. If you would like to learn to fly above the cloud (IMC or IR) starting in March please contact me. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 06 February 2009 11:48 |
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Written by James Carrie
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Sunday, 23 November 2008 11:14 |
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Bob Rickwood and Dorothy Pooley have created new or updated training aids for the PPL, IMC, Multi Engine and Night courses. The aids consist of a one page briefing for each of the exercises in the syllabus. They are available in two formats. Paper and OHP format are supplied together as one option. MS Powerpoint is available as the other option. The Powerpoint presentations display progressively and make an ideal visual presentation for an instructor to talk to whilst briefing students. Two of the lessons as available here as samples. Please note that the quality of display on your browser window is not be as good as the powerpoint image Exercise 6.1 - Straight and Level Exercise 12 & 13 The Circuit and Landing Prices for the packages are as follows: | Lesson Pack | Paper & OHP
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| | | | | PPL Exercise 1 to 19
| £99 | £99 | IMC
| £35 | £39 | Multi Engine
| £30 | £29 | PPL / IMC / Night combined
| £130 | £129 | PPL / IMC / Night / ME combined
| £150 | £149 |
To order please contact Dorothy Pooley on 07973 226559.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 23 November 2008 14:28 |
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Flight Information Service due to end in March 2009 |
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Written by James Carrie
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 15:31 |
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Air Traffic Control Services Outside of Controlled Air Space are due to change in March 2009. For most instructors the most pertinent implication is that Flight Information Service will disappear. To find out what will replace FIS go to the CAA website on ATSOCAS www.caa.co.uk/atsocas |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 20 November 2008 15:37 |
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Written by James Carrie
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 11:53 |
I have only recently become aware of the changes relating to the carriage and use of ELTs and PLBs so in case any of you are also not yet up to speed here is a situation report.
Satellite detection of 121.5 MHz ceases on 31st January 2009. Thus for detection you will need a beacon that has 406 MHz; which includes 121.5, used for homing by helicopters, lifeboats etc and be monitored by over flying aircraft.
The 406 beacon MUST by law be registered with the Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) Registry at Falmouth (phone 01326 211569). Aircraft 406 ELTs and PLBs must also be registered, it is free. Full details are provided by the manufacturers with the beacons.
Each beacon contains a 15 digit unique code which is picked up by a global satellite, the first step used by a UK Mission Control Centre in verifying that it is not a false alarm. They then phone the contact details (which can be several users) provided when registering. Another satellite system will plot the position of the signal.
Depending upon the position and passage of these satellites, the alarm will be raised in between 10 minutes and 3 hours. Thus you should have a life raft and/or immersion suit if over water. The beacons sold in this country are coded 232 for UK, so if you buy one from abroad it will need to be re-coded noting that some cannot be re-coded.
Why has all this come about? Because 98% of 121.5 alerts were false alarms..
The CAA has postponed the mandatory requirement for one or the other to be carried at all times until March 2009 with the possibility of a further delay
Most importantly, as from 1st January 2009 all aircraft flying in French airspace MUST have either an ELT or PLB able to transmit simultaneously on 121.5 and 406 MHz and be registered with a designated authority. Passengers must be briefed on its use. A number of aircraft including amateur built, orphan, kit built, microlights, restricted C of A vintage aircraft and gliders are exempt. The full details can be checked in French AIC 10/08 available in English via this link www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr
Note that other countries in Europe may have similar regulations, it is the pilot's responsibility to check. On the AIS website click on Links and scroll down to 'Eurocontrol Web Links to Foreign AIS' and click Europe. There is then a list of countries. You may need to inhibit your pop-up blocker |
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