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by iancallier
Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Bleriot Warnings / Restrictions 20th - 29th July
Replies: 3
Views: 2973

Another totally unreasonable blockage of vast amount ofairspace. Interesting to see if it is full of traffic -all day.

I thank you for making us aware
ian
by iancallier
Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: STANSTED TMZ PROPOSAL
Replies: 27
Views: 16127

Intrusions are filled onto the CAA database MOR system -so the CAA should be able to provide all of these.
Ian
Somebody(ATCO) would need to interpret them
by iancallier
Sat Apr 11, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: STANSTED TMZ PROPOSAL
Replies: 27
Views: 16127

Historically how NATS have pushed their requests for more airspace, is to demand that an airfield requesting more airspace show that infringements are increasing. Then the airfield NATS ATC manager demands that every minor incursion , even the obvious half mile/180degree and out again is recorded. T...
by iancallier
Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:48 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Moving wings
Replies: 16
Views: 11693

Do NOT use car tyres -unless you wish to replace leading edges-lounge cushions good-EXCELLENT
by iancallier
Tue Jan 20, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Open Access to encourage members ?
Replies: 31
Views: 19143

If it is gonna be open. does that mean open for viewing or open for anybody to post.
Whatever is decided- Moderation of posts must be strong or we could end up with a PR disaster
Just my thoughts-ian
by iancallier
Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Stansted Transponder Mandatory Zone Consultation is go!
Replies: 3
Views: 3359

The stakeholder 'PFA' just indicates how long these proposals have been ready to fire out (on a friday). Headlines of Mode 'S' beaten back are just a laugh. This organisation will just cover the countryside with Transponder Mandatory Zones. they have started in the corner of UK where there will be t...
by iancallier
Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: St Mawgan becomes Newquay on 1/12/08
Replies: 6
Views: 5214

civil location indicator replaces military
by iancallier
Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: St Mawgan becomes Newquay on 1/12/08
Replies: 6
Views: 5214

civil location idicator replaces military
by iancallier
Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: St Mawgan becomes Newquay on 1/12/08
Replies: 6
Views: 5214

Civil locator code replaces military
by iancallier
Fri Oct 17, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: New record attempt
Replies: 2
Views: 4611

Can we use the same rules - NO GPS involved
imc
by iancallier
Sat Sep 20, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: cross channel
Replies: 6
Views: 5411

cross channel

Exactly as any other plane
Calais Town not good altho cheap landing and need taxi to town
le Touquet, more expensive landing walk to nice town
by iancallier
Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:48 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: deadline passed - please disregard
Replies: 15
Views: 13993

UAV

My worry is this is just the start. in the future every little UAV operator will clamour for an 'instant zone' like the police do now. Nothing to do with the event but to stop the newspapers filming.
imc 3713
by iancallier
Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Grass Strip
Replies: 4
Views: 4767

Well-I'm not altogether sure that talking to 'as many as possible' is the correct approach i have operated a few strips, (with much of Geof farr's useful advice). But many folk near my strip - do not even know I am there. Choose a quiet aeroplane, not a Cessna 185 or RV then do a little discrete fly...
by iancallier
Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:53 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Rubber bushing
Replies: 6
Views: 7371

Often these rubbers have a spring inside them, The rubber consistency is important
Have you thought of using something already available- like Tecnam Nose leg utilises
by iancallier
Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:05 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Continental A-65 - Thrust washers?
Replies: 2
Views: 4609

a65 thrust

use
A36074 and A36075 times two