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Posted Friday, August 21, 2009 12:37:41 PM


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Nicely on course 1300ft agl 305/72nm to MWCB. Fifteen miles form destination I got distracted by the dinner gong, reduced spee to 90kts - went to have a bite to eat, no problem. Or so I thought

Having finished dinner with a large double choc fudge Ben & Jerry's icecream ( 1/2 price offer at Tesco's) I returned to the control and bugger me with a #@+# sideways. I had overshot by 10 miles normally not a problem but H. was telling me I was bvelow the glidepath. But I still cruising--aren't I. Quick check & I'm in landing mode  What?????? (It's deselected) and I've amassed 123 pilot errors Re-selected "cruise", turned arround & came into land a little dischuffed hence I overshot the spot by 130ft.

At the debrief I just sat there with my mouth wide open, trying to say something but I just managed to dribble down my flight suit. I was in shock!

Landing Score:65.60
Autopilot used.

Landing was successful in the following areas:

  • Good glideslope on visual approach.
  • Gentle touchdown.
  • Good landing speed - not too fast.
  • Wings were level.
  • Distance from touchdown target (visual approach): 130 feet
  • Glideslope held until flare.
  • Good pitch control after touchdown.
  • Good pitch at landing.
  • With flaps - good job.
  • Heading aligned with runway.
  • Throttle(s) idle.
  • Good controlled final descent to touchdown.
  • Nicely handled crosswind.


Landing included the following problems:

  • Poor alignment with runway on visual approach - line up and stay there.
  • Poor steering after landing - stay on the centre line.

Definite room for improvement...


Flight Score:47.60
Autopilot used.

Flight included the following problems:

  • Rough turns - your passengers spilt their drinks and have a pain in their necks.                Tough!
  • Steep banking - save your aerobatic flying for some other time.                                    Whose flying this thing?
  • Rough pitch control - that flight felt like a rollercoaster.                                               Weeeeeeeeee
  • Wings not level near ground - danger of clipping a wing.
  • Dangerous stalls - don't let that happen again.                                                           Stalls ??? I was 90kts &  on autopilot
  • Rapid descent - dangerous and uncomfortable.                                                          Ahhhh didoooms
  • Nose held too low - we're not in combat.                                                                  Whose not in combat?
  • Flaps not down on time - plan your landing next time.                                                 That's your oppinion
  • Excessive speed at low altitude - several complaints have been filed.                             By whome - Penguins (All flap & no fly)

I need to lie down, I'm mortified!

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Posted Friday, August 21, 2009 12:56:10 PM


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Well Biggles.

After all your excellent scores lately, Im really glad to see you goof up like that. Keep it up!!!


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Posted Friday, August 21, 2009 12:58:16 PM


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Thank you unkind Sir!

A poorly Biggles

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Posted Friday, August 21, 2009 1:00:53 PM


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De nada!

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Posted Sunday, August 23, 2009 3:25:00 AM


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You know what they say----you can't keep a good man down

Caribbean Tour   “ The Rise of Biggles”

                              Overall Av.

1st  25                          84.40

1st  50                         84.56

1st  75                        86.07

1st  100                       

 

 

Biggles for President

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Posted Sunday, August 23, 2009 3:41:15 AM


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Its amazing Biggles. What an uprise.... I´m not sure its not YOU who needs a handicap in the Sweet&Sour tour.

btw. I support you 100% for president.

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Ole Andreasen, Denmark

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Posted Sunday, August 23, 2009 10:19:16 AM


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Thank you Ole.

You may be my Presidential Advisor

Long live the President

Biggles

Presidential Candidate for the Mexican Guinness Appreciation Society.          It's smooth man 

PS: Didn't know you liked Guinness?

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Posted Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:30:27 AM


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Biggles has completed the tour. So it's Endex from me with an uncorrected av score of 87.60

Biggles

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Posted Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:37:59 AM


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On the spot Biggles.

Congratulations for finishing this demaning tour, to such an excellent result. Nice job, if you can keep this up Ill be rating you....... well you know the drill.



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Ole Andreasen, Denmark

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