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by Goldblock
Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:28 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Rollason Condor?
Replies: 30
Views: 43823

Re: Rollason Condor?

Is it as good as it looks? Whats the catch, I'm wondering. Is it tricky to get parts for, I've not heard of the type till recently? All thoughts appreciated. I am currently in a Condor group at Compton Abbas (G-AXGS which is mentioned earlier in this thread). I am currently selling my share as I am...
by Goldblock
Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: NPPL & Medical Declaration Validity
Replies: 5
Views: 6663

To all - many thanks fopr your posts and info - I think I have it clear in my own mind now!

Barry
by Goldblock
Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:07 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: NPPL & Medical Declaration Validity
Replies: 5
Views: 6663

NPPL & Medical Declaration Validity

This has probably been answered many times but I converted from JAR-PPL to NPPL this January (2008). No significant medical reason for this, I was just getting p'ed off having to get a medical every year (I'm over 50) at about £100 a go when I do not intend to fly outside UK or do anything I can't d...
by Goldblock
Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Parking outside -v- Hangar
Replies: 13
Views: 16012

Bill McCarthy wrote:If I had an aircraft in a crowded hangar, I would take steps to protect my investment by ensuring sections most at risk are protected by some form of "padding".
Good point Bill - anybody know of anything suitable or self-made that I could copy?
by Goldblock
Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:09 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Parking outside -v- Hangar
Replies: 13
Views: 16012

Thanks for your replies

Ok decision made - she goes inside and may the great man in the sky protect anybody who dints my baby!!
by Goldblock
Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:42 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Parking outside -v- Hangar
Replies: 13
Views: 16012

Parking outside -v- Hangar

I am in the process of buying a Europa Tri-Gear XS - which will be delivered sometime in late November from the current owner. I have arranged hangarage but would like your views on whether it is sensible to keep the aircraft outside (with a full set of covers for the WHOLE aircraft including rudder...
by Goldblock
Mon Jun 09, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: Compton Abbas - French Connection Fly-In - 21st June 2008
Replies: 0
Views: 3569

Compton Abbas - French Connection Fly-In - 21st June 2008

Fly-in to Compton Abbas (EGHA) "the most beautiful airfield in England" on Saturday 21st June for all French Manufactured or French Designed Aircraft. Prizes of Champagne for Concourse etc. as well as landing fees paid (kindly sponsored by Emery Little Insurance). Be there - excellent restaurant and...