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by saltysplash
21 Jul 2014, 12:15
Forum: VA Training Forum
Topic: Gaining and maintaining Type ratings
Replies: 727
Views: 155601

Re: Gaining and maintaining Type ratings

Hi dave

Could I request a TR in the DH89 Rapide please


Many thanks

Geoff
by saltysplash
05 Jul 2014, 12:24
Forum: The Virtual Spanner
Topic: what joystick do you use?
Replies: 17
Views: 3873

Re: what joystick do you use?

I still use an old Saitek AV8R which was a budget Joystick but with plenty of buttons, twin throttle controls and twist grip for rudder. It has lasted very well over the years and has coped with the abuse of 2 toddlers who find it and drive it around the room. My only problem with it is the spring i...
by saltysplash
24 May 2014, 15:29
Forum: Crew Room
Topic: Private Aircraft
Replies: 7
Views: 2826

Re: Private Aircraft

Sorted.

I didnt realise Rick Pipers Chippy was suitable for FSX so its downloaded and seems to work fine.

Splendid Job :cheers:
by saltysplash
23 May 2014, 22:03
Forum: Crew Room
Topic: Private Aircraft
Replies: 7
Views: 2826

Re: Private Aircraft

Ive got a private chippy on the va Had it based in Liverpool for a while. Then when I had a spare week I flew it down to Malta :lol: As Dave says You pay for fuel you use, and when the hours rack up, maintenance also. Dont think there are any ratings requirements, If you can buy it, you can fly it....
by saltysplash
23 May 2014, 21:55
Forum: Crew Room
Topic: Private Aircraft
Replies: 7
Views: 2826

Re: Private Aircraft

I was thinking of a Chipmonk or a DH89 depending on costs but im not sure how it all works,
by saltysplash
23 May 2014, 19:31
Forum: Crew Room
Topic: Private Aircraft
Replies: 7
Views: 2826

Re: Private Aircraft

As well as the purchase cost you will have to find; Fuel, oil and any parts required by an AD Parking fees Landing fees 50 hr/6 month checks Replacement engine fund Insurance Annual inspection You can easily rack up £10000 here. :-O How about joining a group? As to type rating remember the interfer...
by saltysplash
23 May 2014, 17:28
Forum: Crew Room
Topic: Private Aircraft
Replies: 7
Views: 2826

Private Aircraft

Hi folks Could anyone explain what is entailed in purchasing your own Aircraft? If for example I was to purchase a chippy, I understand I'm liable for cost such as fuel etc, and that its way cheaper just to buy a ticket but how do you book flights? Are there any storage costs when its idle and any a...
by saltysplash
12 Apr 2014, 23:28
Forum: VA Training Forum
Topic: Gaining and maintaining Type ratings
Replies: 727
Views: 155601

Re: Gaining and maintaining Type ratings

4 Training flights complete on the Vanguard :cheers:


Geoff
by saltysplash
08 Apr 2014, 00:29
Forum: VA Training Forum
Topic: Gaining and maintaining Type ratings
Replies: 727
Views: 155601

Re: Gaining and maintaining Type ratings

Hi

Could I request a Training rating on the Vanguard please


Many thanks

Geoff
by saltysplash
06 Feb 2014, 01:03
Forum: VA Training Forum
Topic: Gaining and maintaining Type ratings
Replies: 727
Views: 155601

Re: Gaining and maintaining Type ratings

4 Training flights on the super complete