Aviation Forum / Country Specific / UK Group / March 2004

What do people normally buy their CFI after getting their PPL in the UK.
I recently followed a simillar thread in a more American newsgroup and
wondered if it differs from the UK.
Thanks

I was in the process of answering a post just now, and it occurred to me
that there are some pretty mad rules relating to flying in the UK (and,
presumably, elsewhere).
So what are your favourite "barking mad" rules of aviation?

Folks,
Was hoping for a bit of advice.
I'm selling a share of my Pitts S-1D and moving the airplane from Leicester
to an airfield in the Southest.  Current destination is Redhill because it's

If you havent heard about it yet, an A321 had to abort its takeoff on runway
1 when a 737 decided (so it seems) to cross runway 1 on its way back to the
terminal after landing on runway 2 (both aircraft had ATC clearance). I know
it is early and we should wait for the AAIB report ...

Hi all..
just upgraded my excellent Jepp flitestar IFR to flitemap (very good deal it
was too ! )
I bought a new laptop which prompted this , the very small Sony TR1MP...

Have just read the obituary of David Morgan, a Supermarine test-pilot who
apparently
did some of the flying in the film "The Sound Barrier", in which a Swift
masqueraded

We found that this information could help minimizing mid air
collisions.
Our company manufactures and sells a new low cost aircraft proximity
for light aircraft and gliders. Our system simultaneously displays the

My local airfield, a Designated Airport, has just put out a circular,
stating that Immigration (tel and fax 01959 572225) must be notified
of any flights *to* the UK from the EU. This is new, and for years
people have been going to/from e.g. France without doing anything.

does anybody know where I can get my RFD lifejackets serviced?
(preferably somewhere close to southwest UK)
thanks Chris

I bought Pilot off the stand yesterday.
The front cover billed "Everything you need to know about to become a pilot
in our free 52 page supplement."
What a disappointment that there was not a word about microlighting.

We need another avgas bowser at Tilstock. If anyone knows where I can
lay my hands on one, please email me. The vehicle condition is
unimportant as long as the tank is sound.
Colin Fitzmaurice       http://www.theparachutecentre.com

Anyone know anywhere in the UK or near environs that does DC3 trips?
(or C47 - not that fussy)
South Coast Airways seems to have ceased trading.
Andy

Just wondered if anyone knew what happened to cause Heathrow to operate
single runway on Friday ~5:30pm?
Our driver came on the PA to apologise for the delay as we waited at the 27R
threshold, saying that there had been an incident on the other runway. Lots