FlyingInIreland

never seen a rule of thumb for that before. if its for the exams you wont be asked to use the formula only to guesstimate using the scale on the chart.

VOR is fine for the operations that will be carried out. No lighting would make the airfield a complete waist of time especially in this climate, As for IFR ops this will raise the visibility minima for any approach day or night. At uncontrolled aerodromes like Weston PAL (Pilot activated Lighting) ...

Just testing the waters here. I want to go the other way for a change. Does anybody know whats involved in getting the FAA licenses on the basis of having current JAA CPL ME IR MCC. I've heard of FAA validations for PPL's same apply to commercial licenses and ratings ? or does it mean more theory mo...

the 2000' wind/Gradient wind is what they are most likely deriving the surface wind from. this wont be very accurate due time of day i.e. thermal mixing and wind speed and surrounding terrain/mechanical mixing. you may find some areas sheltered and some exposed this will have a huge effect on the su...

Not that I've seen any school charge VAT in Ireland. but in other countries where it's advertised, just say your PPL flying/training is 'training' for a CPL. flying for 20% off.

anyone know where i can download one? or could email me one.

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Last I heard that can be done. best bet would be to email CAA and just ask. you'll only get folklore around here.

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No, No Reg. didnt make contact. I did find out by someone else who called inbound about 10 mins after the incident that they we aware of the heli as they were monitoring shannon outside the area. the aircraft was tracking from shannon so a plan would have been filed and so easily traceable. Can some...

Can anyone explain to me why anyone would fly a million dollar helicopter or any aircraft for that matter unannounced (NO R/T at all) straight across the live side of a circuit at 1000' at a licensed aerodrome!!??!!. I was xwind next theres a great big helicopter tracking up my Downwind!! Though I w...