AndyB Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I have just finished my radio telephony course with Andy Moon (Planespeak). Great course, great day, really well taught. Controlled airspace, here I come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrsfrwll Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Nice one. He does a good day doesn't he. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 My 2 suggested call signs were not approved of..... G-ANDY or G-SPOT so I am now Paramotor26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumble56 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, AndyB said: My 2 suggested call signs were not approved of..... G-ANDY or G-SPOT so I am now Paramotor26 I dare say they have heard it all before, G-OBBLE, G-ONNACRASH, G-WIZ etc. May be a fun compo to come up with better ideas than mine Edited July 12, 2020 by grumble56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Well done Andy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Definitely getting lucky this week. I can now use the school playing fields (360m x 160m). It has a locked gate, with tarmac parking area inside, next to the really flat field....and they have given me a key. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hann__ Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 3 hours ago, AndyB said: Definitely getting lucky this week. I can now use the school playing fields (360m x 160m). It has a locked gate, with tarmac parking area inside, next to the really flat field....and they have given me a key. Bloody hell! Well played, that sounds absolutely perfect, and ideal for a trike launch surface i would think. How did you wrangle that one, know someone there? Any conditions or anything attached....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 My son used to go to the school. They said they want to help any previous parents who live in the community - it helps the school image. I feel like I've got a private airstrip now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Just had my first flying discussion with ATC this morning. Really helpful. I have filed a written "flight plan" showing where I take off from, which is just 3 miles from Teesside Int airport and 4 miles inside the CTR. I have told them the usual triangle that I fly within and height 2 to 5000 feet! I will keep to 500 feet until exiting the CTR, which keeps me well underneath traffic, that circles above on the clockwise base-leg at 1500 feet. All I have to do now when I fly is a quick phone call before flying then contact by radio when in the air. So, my experience of using controlled airspace for ppg is so far very positive and not difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrsfrwll Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Nice one Andy. The ATZ I got my radio to communicate with has been closed ever since I got my FRTOL, so never needed to use mine yet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Excellent Andy. It's so nice when we can just slot in to the CTR in a safe and controller friendly manner. Enjoy, there are a few that are possibly jealous of your new found 'private airstrip' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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