John Heddles
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Crosswind question

Quite so. However, might we enquire as to the reasoning behind your choice ?

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Crosswind question

If that's the worst thing which happens today, I don't think I will worry too much. Main thing is that we answer questions so that your knowledge ba...

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Crosswind question

Wind is a bit like airflow over a wing - as you get closer to the surface, you get into a boundary layer situation where the wind velocity reduces. ...

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ETAS - lost at sea

I note that Simathawk77 has logged in since I last posted. I really hope that he/she hasn't lost interest in this thread as the subject is very imp...

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CFPA Exam KDR - Determine ETI

I think that you are tending to approach the problem with a scatter gun attitude. Rather, try to figure out what the question is asking and then ans...

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CFPA Exam KDR - Determine ETI

Jason, First, are you aware of the CASA penalty for a third failure in a subject ? Three months on the sideline for some serious study before the...

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buying an aircraft

Well done on the PPL, good sir. Suggest you consider the CPL as a means of acquiring a little more in-depth understanding of what's what. I don'...

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ETAS - lost at sea

Your reply doesn't make all that much sense unless you are being required to use a CR and that is NOT the case for the CASA exams. The absolute fac...

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CFPA Exam KDR - Determine ETI

Perhaps just have another think about your time calculations ?

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ETAS - lost at sea

Indeed, a Dalton. Quick history - The original device (with a rolling slide rather than the simple fixed side in your picture) was designed by Phil...

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ETAS - lost at sea

We can sort out your concerns dead easy. However, just to set off on the correct heading, can you precisely define what computer you are using. ...

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Exercise 5.11 answers

There are various posts by Bob and Stuart on this subject for reading. However, as a general rule - (a) read the question and give the examiner ...

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How To Become a Meteorologist

A good first place to start would be to have a discussion with a local airport met briefing officer.

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How to gain aviation, aircraft, and sim knowledge?

I see you are in the US. A good place to start would be to contact a local airline sim centre and seek to talk with the sim techs.

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Pitot Heat

Caveat: I'm not a legal eagle, just an engineer. With the way the rulebook has gone in recent years, one really needs to be the former to make heads o...

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