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by Gerry Holland
Tue Aug 13, 2019 6:31 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Clutton FRED running costs?
Replies: 31
Views: 16988

Re: Clutton FRED running costs?

Chris
The Taylor Mono is special! My Inspector Dave Hunter built and has flown his for 40 years.
Reg. G-BEVS with VW with Leburg. It looks like a little Spitfire when on approach.
Regards
Gerry
by Gerry Holland
Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:32 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Clutton FRED running costs?
Replies: 31
Views: 16988

Re: Clutton FRED running costs?

Chris Organic is a great word for these more vintage aircraft. I have the Corben Ace G-DACE and organic applies here too. That's the fun. Some subtle changes keep it fresh and the confidence that it doesn't have to be shiny and new looking. Mine has an A65-8 giving 85-90 mph on 18 litres an hour and...
by Gerry Holland
Sat Mar 16, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Flying UK LAA Aircraft on Australian (CASA) PPL
Replies: 4
Views: 2807

Re: Flying UK LAA Aircraft on Australian (CASA) PPL

John. Many thanks for your guidance.
That ANO is a tough read!
Regards
Gerry
by Gerry Holland
Wed Mar 13, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Flying UK LAA Aircraft on Australian (CASA) PPL
Replies: 4
Views: 2807

Flying UK LAA Aircraft on Australian (CASA) PPL

Have an Australian Pilot friend over in June/July and wondered if anyone could throw any light on whether he could fly my LAA Single Seat. He has Glider and Aircraft CASA PPL's and many years of single engine experience in Queensland Outback. Any ideas where to contact for correct advice in UK? Rega...
by Gerry Holland
Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:29 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: RENTING AN AIRFIELD
Replies: 1
Views: 1473

Re: RENTING AN AIRFIELD

Chris Not sure I can give a definitive answer as each case can be different. I rent about 2 Hectares of Land making a 520M X 30M Grass Strip. It has lead off at 24 end to Hangar. The 4 aircraft that are resident have insurance with liability of £1M or more. I have no other Insurance for the Site. Th...
by Gerry Holland
Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:17 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Plans for winter?
Replies: 12
Views: 5753

Re: Plans for Winter?

This is the gentle push you get from CAA if you dont comply. My Reg. was picked up on Web photo? Regards Gerry We understand that the nationality and registration marks that are displayed on the above aircraft are not being displayed in accordance with Schedule 3, Part C of the Air Navigation Order ...
by Gerry Holland
Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:07 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Out of the box
Replies: 21
Views: 12676

Re: Out of the box

Mike Got it! Takes a time sometimes.... On a Europa I built I fitted one of these Stall Warners. It was retrofit but worked out well and worked. http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/engineering/TADs/247/Mod%2061b.pdf Has Aural warning. Also had Proprietary Systems AoA fitted. Very good once cal...
by Gerry Holland
Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Out of the box
Replies: 21
Views: 12676

Re: Out of the box

I have a sketch drawing Pietenpol vane type Airspeed Indicator if anyone wants to build one. You used to be able to buy a kit at; https://b28a4209-a-62cb3a1a-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/pietenpolplanpackages/pietenpol-plan-packages/suppemental-plan-packages/AirSpeed%20Pic.JPG?attachauth=ANoY7couIw...
by Gerry Holland
Thu Nov 22, 2018 6:59 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: LAPL Cabri G2
Replies: 2
Views: 1526

Re: LAPL Cabri G2

Mark Not sure where you live but would be worth calling these people at Kemble in Gloucestershire. Cotswold Helicopter Centre Cotswold Helicopter Centre encompasses the parent companies Cotswold Helicopters Ltd, HH Helicopters Ltd and European Helicopter Importers Ltd who between them hold an AOC, h...
by Gerry Holland
Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:36 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: ALL MEMBERS ! Please fill out those proxy forms..!!
Replies: 518
Views: 441202

Re: ALL MEMBERS ! Please fill out those proxy forms..!!

Do I smell a whiff of Martyrdom?
The ball keeps rolling anyway for TC-T as she has some more of what she relishes......Publicity!!!
by Gerry Holland
Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:28 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: ALL MEMBERS ! Please fill out those proxy forms..!!
Replies: 518
Views: 441202

Re: ALL MEMBERS ! Please fill out those proxy forms..!!

With the AGM almost upon us, with various arguments and bias fully exercised can we now call it a day!
If you havent voted......Vote! If you have......await the result!
Gerry
by Gerry Holland
Sun Oct 07, 2018 11:54 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: ALL MEMBERS ! Please fill out those proxy forms..!!
Replies: 518
Views: 441202

Re: The Importance of Voting at OUR AGM .

Not much hope for World peace then.....
My aged wisdom has assessed the situation and I have applied my small part of democracy as I see fit.
Proxy Vote sent. Now I am going flying......Solo......only got a single seat Airplane. Solves much!
Regards
Gerry
by Gerry Holland
Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: Electronic Conspicuity
Topic: Electronic conspicuity article from the Feb edition of the L
Replies: 19
Views: 21915

Re: Electronic conspicuity article from the Feb edition of t

Gary Many thanks for the effort you have made to show SkyEcho 2 use. I have one arriving next week. I already use PAW but want to have an ID beyond PAW users only. Not sure yet how I'm going to combine use of both when using ADS-B Tx. Luckily have 3 PAW installs in Hangar so something will transpire...
by Gerry Holland
Sat Oct 06, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: ALL MEMBERS ! Please fill out those proxy forms..!!
Replies: 518
Views: 441202

Re: The Importance of Voting at OUR AGM .

Dave
In the light of the manouverings going on I sent mine 'Recorded Delivery' to ensure my Vote at least gets to LAA for inclusion.
Gerry