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by Alan Kilbride
Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:46 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: National Licensing and Medical Exemptions expire on Wednesday 8 April 2020
Replies: 15
Views: 15993

Re: National Licensing and Medical Exemptions expire on Wednesday 8 April 2020

I did email the DFT about the NPPL SSEA to LAPL debacle, asking them why it was changed and asking them to look at it again giving all the reasons why the conversion shouldn't take 20 hrs further training. I got the usual reply telling me the regulation and not the reason it was changed, nor that th...
by Alan Kilbride
Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:21 pm
Forum: LAA Struts
Topic: Vale of York part 2
Replies: 1
Views: 1908

Vale of York part 2

Part 2 of the Going Foreign Seminars will be at Breighton Airfield Thurs 26th March 19:30. At the end of the evening you should have populated your electronic device with enough details to Plan, File and Execute a trip over the 22 mile Stream known as the English Channel. You will be able to brief a...
by Alan Kilbride
Wed Feb 19, 2020 1:35 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Why do so many VP-1's fall into disuse?
Replies: 40
Views: 29123

Re: Why do so many VP-1's fall into disuse?

Agree with Nic.
This is a really good thread and lots of good information. Well done to the contributors. And also the original poster for his efforts to resurrect his project.
by Alan Kilbride
Mon Feb 17, 2020 11:06 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Why do so many VP-1's fall into disuse?
Replies: 40
Views: 29123

Re: Why do so many VP-1's fall into disuse?

I may have misinterpreted Michael's post. The Veep I flew was G-BAPP. it has a 1834 VW, Canopy and Turtledeck. Probably the sleekest VP1 around. With a genuine cruise of 90 mph+ and 1 1/2 hrs with a bit of reserves, was a cracking little aircraft. I thought is was great fun and would jump at the cha...
by Alan Kilbride
Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:59 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Why do so many VP-1's fall into disuse?
Replies: 40
Views: 29123

Re: Why do so many VP-1's fall into disuse?

Contentious I know, but there are lots of VP1s out there that are out of permit, not broken. Why not look at buying one of those poor hangar queen's, find an inspector and work with him to resurrect it? That way you will have worked on one and also flown one. As you aren't particularly patient, why ...
by Alan Kilbride
Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:59 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Why do so many VP-1's fall into disuse?
Replies: 40
Views: 29123

Re: Why do so many VP-1's fall into disuse?

I'm sure Chris will be along very soon, but as someone who has flown VP1s for a few hours, my twopennorth for what it's worth. Cheap as chips to fly. Great fun on a summers evening. Fairly docile to fly Ailerons need lots of help with the rudder Limited range. Limited in pilot size/weight Easy to ma...
by Alan Kilbride
Fri Feb 14, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: LAA Struts
Topic: Vale of York Strut
Replies: 0
Views: 1626

Vale of York Strut

Going foreign Seminars start on Feb 27th at Rufforth East flying club. 19:00 for a 19:30 start. £7:00 per person with Pie Chips and Peas. 0% discount for those not wanting food, so you get a reduction of 0 and pay just £7:00. The first of 2 seminars, which will include preparation, planning. TEM and...
by Alan Kilbride
Mon Jan 13, 2020 9:25 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Open cockpit flying during winter
Replies: 17
Views: 7042

Re: Open cockpit flying during winter

Thank you Chris


Polo shirts have been on offer at Primark Chris. 3 for a tenner. No skimping up here mate.
by Alan Kilbride
Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:14 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Open cockpit flying during winter
Replies: 17
Views: 7042

Re: Open cockpit flying during winter

A Yorkshire man would just about be thinking of putting long trousers on and buttoning up his polo shirt at this time of year.
by Alan Kilbride
Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:42 pm
Forum: Coaching
Topic: National Coach change
Replies: 6
Views: 4779

Re: National Coach change

Looking forward to working with you Chris

Alan
by Alan Kilbride
Sat Dec 28, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: SEHT
Replies: 3
Views: 2036

Re: SEHT

I have a pair of ANR Carbon fibre from seht. Not sure I would pay the extra for Carbon fibre again, but they work very well for me.
by Alan Kilbride
Fri Dec 20, 2019 1:25 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: New website
Replies: 11
Views: 5428

Re: New website

Yes Chris, but as you said on another forum...... A very important saddo
by Alan Kilbride
Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: Coaching
Topic: RT calls
Replies: 1
Views: 3269

RT calls

I have added a link to an excellent video produced by Charles Bonello of the Vale of York Strut that simulates a flight from Full Sutton to Calais and St Omer, using all calls that may be required including Flight plan activation,ZoneTransits, Handovers, etc. For a bit of fun there are also blind ca...
by Alan Kilbride
Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:17 pm
Forum: LAA Struts
Topic: Vale of York Strut November meeting
Replies: 0
Views: 1632

Vale of York Strut November meeting

Thursday 28th November at Rufforth East Airfield.

Ivan Shaw will be giving a presentation on the design and building of his ISA 180 Seeker aircraft.
Please see Vale of York Strut Facebook page for further details.
by Alan Kilbride
Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:41 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Bill Woodhams Trophy
Replies: 45
Views: 20414

Re: Bill Woodhams Trophy

I can't disagree Mike. The bloke has flown what most of us dream of, but do understand the reticence of the LAA.
The awards committee were unfairly treated over Thingie's antics and sadly this may have had a knock on effect.