Last document for a while – the 1955 version of Volume 1 of AP 129-Flying.
AP 129 Flying – Volume 2 – Aircraft Operation
The RAF’s bible of flying – AP 129 Flying Volume 2 – Aircraft Operation, 1958 edition (thanks Batty). Volume 1 – Aircraft And Equipment to follow shortly.
RAF Swanton Morley Gliding Instructions
I completed the Proficiency Gliding Course at RAF Swanton Morley in 1971 as an Air Cadet. Here are the instructions I was given on arrival.
Gnat Instructor’s Manual
Here’s a scan of the Gnat T Mk 1 Flying Instructor’s Manual, as used at RAF Valley during the 1970’s. Thanks Batty, for the original.
Gnat T Mk 1 Documents
For the good of humanity, I’ve scanned in my copies of the Folland Gnat T Mk 1 Aircrew Manual and Flight Reference Cards. Click on the links to download as PDFs.
Takes me back!
Video – A Day Trip to France
Lunch in Honfleur with friends:
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT5gTefs6FQ&t=31s
Ricoh Theta SC 360 degree Images
A few images from my Ricoh Theta SC 360 degree camera. Click and drag to see the whole image.
Finikas, Syros, Greece
Naxos, Greece
Naxos, Greece
Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos Seabus, Greece
B787 flight deck
Video: 2016 the Best and Worst Of
Family fun in 2016
httpv://youtu.be/pokOLyLiuCw
B787-9
Some shots of recent B787-9 flying:
Some Pics from the Weekend
Le Touquet LFAT, Guernsey EGJB and Alderney EGJA
Trip Report (Historical) – South Africa to the UK, September 1998
I bought my A36 Bonanza in July 1998 in South Africa when the currency was having one of its periodic falls. I wrote up the story of the ferry flight for Aero Africa magazine (RIP), and have just found it again. For the full story, see my A36 Blog.
For the full story, see my A36 Blog.
Garmin GPSMAP 695 – Sold!
This is a rock-solid GPS which has lived in my panel for the last two years. It has a 7″ screen which is very easy to see in a bright cockpit, hard buttons (no touchscreen) and it won’t overheat. With the “bare wires” cable connected to your panel, the 695 receives the current flight plan from your GTN/GNS and a charge so if you were to lose electrical power you’d have a fully charged GPS to work with.
I bought this GPS second-hand in 2013 and replaced the battery at that time. All the databases are up-to-date. ChartView is unlocked and Central European Jeppesen charts are installed. They will expire soon but remain visible until 70 days after expiration.
I’m including a soft case, the protective cover, cigarette light power adapter, AC adapter, USB cable, Quick Reference Guide, Owner’s Manual and the “bare wires” data & power cable. The original yoke mount got taken to pieces so I could install the GPS in my panel so I might not be able to put it back together, but there are loads of cockpit mounts available.
More information about the GPSMAP 695 on Garmin’s website.
I’ll take some more photos when I remove the GPS from my aircraft.
This GPS is over £1400 new – I’m asking £600 plus postage.