Paper airplane flight

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:39:21 +0100

Live flight tracking

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:13:35 +0100

Some suggested sites -

http://www.flightradar24.com/

http://www.radarvirtuel.com/

http://flightaware.com/live/

http://www.airnavsystems.com/Tracker/index.html

http://casper.frontier.nl/

http://www.flightstats.com/go/Home/home.do

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July 2010 GASIL

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:06:30 +0100

Latest July 2010 GASIL Here

The 1961 German NSU GASIL Family Cruiser

The NSU GASIL Family Cruiser had a number of innovative or quirky features ......

PPL Question & Answer Simplifier

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:57:19 +0100

Plymouth Flying School now has for sale this very helpful aid to passing the PPL/NPPL exams. It replaces the PPL Confuser book which has been out of print for sometime.

We highly recommend this book.

Ask Carolyn to reserve you a copy.

Catalina taking off from Plymouth on Tuesday 13th July

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:35:40 +0100

Video courtesy of James Lewis

Barefoot Bandit

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:40:34 +0100

Barefoot Bandit on the run in the Bahamas:

Teenage Facebook 'hero' flies to Caribbean after stealing plane

ByDAILY MAIL FOREIGN SERVICE
Last updated at 11:25 AM on 9th July 2010

- Has stolen cars and FOUR planes to get from West ......

Glossary of Flying - D

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:54:32 +0100

This glossary of historic aviation terms is reproduced from 'The Spotters Glossary' which appeared in 'The Aeroplane Spotter' from January 1940 onwards. 'The Aeroplane Spotter' was the first journal devoted exclusively to the study and practice of aircraft recognition.

Damping ......

Just seen on ebay.....

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:03:03 +0100

Gun for sale

Only used once.

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FLYING CAR FOR SALE

For sale due to loss of medical. Used it for ......

June 2010 - GASIL

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:59:58 +0100

Here

The Gasil fish lives very close to Margate and enjoys a varied diet of algae, plankton and salad. It has a permanent headache and is often in a bad mood especially on Wednesdays. This fish can live up to ......

Stuff

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:54:18 +0100

A380 Xwind and a piggy-back

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:48:13 +0100

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BE20 Super King Air - check list

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:18:32 +0100

BE20 (200/200C) Checklist V 1.0 1

Super King Air 200

Speeds (KIAS)

VMCA 86

VSSE 104

VX 100

VY 125

VXSE 115

VYSE 121

VA 181

VREF 103 132 with no flap

VMO 260 270 for old models

MMO 0,52 0,48 for old models

VFE 200 40%

146 100%

VLE 181

163 ......

Wing walker

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:08:10 +0100

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Glossary of Flying - C

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:05:26 +0100

This glossary of historic aviation terms is reproduced from 'The Spotters Glossary' which appeared in 'The Aeroplane Spotter' from January 1940 onwards. 'The Aeroplane Spotter' was the first journal devoted exclusively to the study and practice of ......

Aviation wisdom !

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:42:48 +0100

When a flight is proceeding incredibly well,

something was forgotten. -Robert Livingston, 'Flying The Aeronca

The only time an aircraft has too much fuel

on board is when it is on fire. - Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, sometime

before his death in the 1920's

Just remember, if you crash because of

weather, your funeral will be ......

Concorde news

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:14:03 +0100

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8712806.stm

http://www.save-concorde.co.uk/?p=54

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Planeboat

Fri, 28 May 2010 17:50:49 +0100

While many boats over the years have pridefully claimed to be distinctive and unique, the Cosmic Muffin can truly be considered an historic one-of-a-kind amalgam of a rare aircraft and novel vessel. This most unusual plane-boat has created its share of interest and amazement over the years and even some ......

GASIL - May 2010 edition

Sun, 23 May 2010 16:37:06 +0100

Latest edition of the General Aviation Safety Information Leaflet

Here

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Twin Mustang

Thu, 20 May 2010 17:03:40 +0100

The North American F-82 Twin Mustang was the last USAF propeller driven fighter.

The idea of the Twin Mustang originated during World War II. It was to be a fighter aircraft with long range and 2 pilots. It was ......

Darth Vader has talent

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:51:37 +0100

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Defying gravity

Wed, 12 May 2010 15:27:33 +0100

In this video, wooden balls roll up the slopes just as if they are pulled by a magnet. The behavior of the balls seems impossible, because it is against the gravity.

CHANNEL ISLANDS FLY-OUT

Friday May 21th

Contact James soon or miss out

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French Invasion

Mon, 03 May 2010 10:47:40 +0100

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Floppy discs

Sun, 02 May 2010 22:45:11 +0100

Floppy disk finally killed off by Sony

The floppy disk, which has been around since the early days of home computing, is finally being killed off by Sony.

By Harry Wallop, Consumer Affairs Editor, Telegraph .co.uk
Published: 2:37PM BST 26 Apr 2010

The Red Sparrows

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:14:14 +0100

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Met Office volcanic ash charts

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:48:49 +0100

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Airport memo - - Stop Bars

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:19:13 +0100

To : All Airport Staff, ASW, BI, Plymouth Flying School

From : Kev Lambton, SATCO

Date : 20^th April 2010

Re : STOP BARS

Dear All,

Further to my memo of 8th December 2009, following the upgrade of the Aerodrome Ground Lighting (AGL) system, the new Stop Bars will come into operation at ......

Steam driven airplane

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:03:35 +0100

Scientific American ( September 1933 )

A Steam Driven Airplane Engine

By A. K.

Two brothers, William J and George Besler recently installed a reciprocating steam engine in a conventional Travelair biplane, and a number of successful flights ......

YAWS is back

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:47:18 +0100

http://yaws.mobi

A mobile phone weather application

YAWS (yet another weather service) is available on most mobile phones that can access the internet. It is a brilliant and useful 'app' that all GA pilots should at least evaluate. You can also use it from your PC or MAC.

As well as TAFs ......

Quiz

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:43:20 +0100

The answers are in the Hall of Fame section in the Members Area

1. Which is faster?

a. 115 kts

b. 205 kph

c. 130mph

d. Mach 0.14

2. What is the primary effect of rudder?

a. It changes the track of the aircraft

b. It turns the aircraft

c. It yaws the aircraft

d. It changes the heading of the aircraft

3. What ......

Some defense cut ideas for the next government.

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:58:09 +0100

Available at your local Honda dealership

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:31:51 +0000

The HondaJet

For all those looking for a private jetterms is reproduced from 'The Spotters Glossary' which appeared in 'The Aeroplane Spotter' from January 1940 onwards. 'The Aeroplane Spotter' was ......

High Flight

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:34:37 +0000

High Flight

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds -- and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of -- wheeled and soared and ......

Gloster Javelin

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:41:59 +0000

The Gloster GA.5 project began in the late 1940s and was intended to incorporate recent advancements in radar, aerodynamics, and jet engines into a modern all-weather day-night interceptor. The design that ultimately emerged, known as the Javelin, featured a large-area delta ......

Aircraft and birds - its not pretty.

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:14:17 +0000

Some funny Air Traffic and pilot conversations

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:48:38 +0000

Tower: "Delta 351, you have traffic at 10 o'clock, 6 miles!"
Delta 351: "Give us another hint! We have digital watches!"

Tower: "TWA 2341, for noise abatement turn right 45 degrees."
TWA 2341: "Center, we are at ......

Glossary of Flying - A

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:54:16 +0000

This glossary of historic aviationterms is reproduced from 'The Spotters Glossary' which appeared in 'The Aeroplane Spotter' from January 1940 onwards. 'The Aeroplane Spotter' was the first journal devoted exclusively to the study and practice of aircraft recognition.

Absolute ceiling.The greatest height which can ......

These made me smile a little

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:47:15 +0000

Mobile Phone Advert

Toyota advert

Yorkshire Airlines

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The latest technology now used in weather forecasts

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:44:27 +0000

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Gee Bee

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:09:00 +0000

The Gee Bees

The Gee Bees--a series of 1930s racing planes--are perhaps the most famous, or infamous, aircraft in aviation history, depending on one's viewpoint. During the early 1930s, the Gee Bees were among the fastest planes of the day and won ......

They made me smile

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:10:53 +0000

The following questions were set in last year’s GCSE examination in England.

These are genuine answers from 16 year olds, not very bright, but entertaining, 16 year olds.

Q. Name the four seasons
A. Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar

Q. Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe ......

Aircraft icing on the ground

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:06:19 +0000

De-icing is the process of removing frozen contaminant, snow, ice, slush, from a surface

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Anti-icing is the process of protecting against the formation of frozen contaminant, snow, ice, slush on a surface.

De-icing can be accomplished by mechanical methods (scraping, pushing); through the application of heat; by use of dry or liquid ......

Christmas Bullet

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:09:57 +0000

The Christmas Bullet later known as the Cantilever Aero Bullet (sometimes referred to as the Christmas Strutless Biplane) was a single-seat cantilever wing biplane. It is considered by many to be among the worst aircraft ever constructed.

Co-designed with another interesting aviation ......

Build your own model aircraft for xmas - it flies

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:12:02 +0000

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A short trial lesson flight video.

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:06:25 +0000

Although this flight is from Exeter Airport it has me as the pilot. Its a nice video.

Marshall

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Pass your message - a useful web service

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:05:55 +0000

This is a sample of recent output from passyourmessage.co.uk. This seems to be a very useful service for pilots to keep up to date with information they may otherwise miss. You will need to subscribe.

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The other pilot

By Chris Ledgard

Many of us know the name of Louis Bleriot, the first man to fly across the Channel, but what of the other pilot who tried, failed and ultimately overslept ......

Identical Tables

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:01:19 +0100

These tables are identical, measure them if you want. Our eyes can play funny tricks on us and if we are not familiar with landing on different runways then ....................

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