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Adrian Beney

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Expertise

I can answer questions about General Aviation and Private Pilot Flight Training in the UK

Experience in the area

PPL / IMC / Night Rating

Publications

Flyer

Education/Credentials

BSc

What do you like about this subject?

I am passionate about flying; any excuse to get in a plane, talk about a plane, etc etc.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

The last join of your thumb is about 10nm on a 1:500,000 map, and 5nm on a 1/4 mill.

In a plane with two tanks that feed independently, try switching to the left tank and a quarter to the hour, and the right tank at a quarter past. That way you always know if you missed a tank change.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

I think that all pilots should be taught to spin, and grass airfields should be compulsory on the training course.

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benson	11/14/08	10	10	10	10	my sincere thanks, mr. beney. i shall .....
lydia	01/06/08	10	10	10	10	Adrian was really helpful...thanks
Steven Hughes	01/25/06	8	8	7	8
Nelson Muthomi	09/25/04	10	10	10	10	Thank you so much, you gave me .....
Jascha	07/28/03	9	10	10	10	Prompy, polite and knowledgeable. Thanks!

Recent Answers from Adrian Beney

2009-09-23 instrument flight:

THe ILS Feather is the path of an ILS approach outside controlled airspace; pilots are advised to keep clear of it unless making an approach. We don't use area charts in the UK as such, but you'll find

2008-11-13 pilot training:

Hi Benson I'm not a commercial pilot, so I don't know a great deal about this, but I'll give it a go. I think you've made a good start, both with your job and learning using FS 2004 and getting the

2008-01-06 what age:

I don't know about the rules in Ireland, but in the UK you can learn to fly at any age; but you can't actually pass the flying test until you're 17 years old. There's a great web site at http://www

2007-01-09 Hot to become an airline pilot:

Are you in the UK? If so then I suggest you have a look in the back of Flyer and Pilot magazines. Oxford Air Training and Multiflight in Leeds both have good reputations, and links with the airlines

2006-10-02 IR vs. IMC:

IMC is 15 hours flying and a ground course. Exams done by the flying school. No Class A and min visibilty 1800 m for landing and take off, also recommended higher minima than for an IR. Very useful

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