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Churchill replied

2 February 2011, 07:36
Originally posted by Cliphead View Post

Really not sure what the reasons are and it seems when it comes to microlights a doc has the final say and not the CAA in that respect. Perhaps a loophole so to speak but any way to get back flying again will do me.

Good on you! Don't let the bastards clip your wings.

With regards to the Doctor, I find a brown envelope and a bottle of Scotch usually helps...
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Wodewick replied

1 February 2011, 21:49
Originally posted by Cliphead View Post

Really not sure what the reasons are and it seems when it comes to microlights a doc has the final say and not the CAA in that respect. Perhaps a loophole so to speak but any way to get back flying again will do me.

Good luck with it.
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Wodewick replied

1 February 2011, 21:48
Originally posted by suityou01 View Post

No sense in explaining it again.

Not to you - you are too fu<king thick to know up from down.

Here just for you: kiss my elbow
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Cliphead replied

1 February 2011, 21:46
Originally posted by Wodewick View Post

I guess that'll be something to do with what damage you might cause if you crash (after falling into a coma*).

*Not saying it's remotely likely but.....

Really not sure what the reasons are and it seems when it comes to microlights a doc has the final say and not the CAA in that respect. Perhaps a loophole so to speak but any way to get back flying again will do me.
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suityou01 replied

1 February 2011, 21:45
Originally posted by Wodewick View Post

A direct response to Clipheads fu<king post mentioning the CAA you stupid, stupid, stupid, twunt!

No sense in explaining it again.
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Wodewick replied

1 February 2011, 21:43
Originally posted by Cliphead View Post

Diabetic but not dependant on insulin, try and control it with diet.

CAA don't like diabetic pilots flying solo but it seems the rules are a bit more relaxed when it comes to microlights, go figure.

Originally posted by Wodewick View Post

I guess that'll be something to do with what damage you might cause if you crash (after falling into a coma*).

*Not saying it's remotely likely but.....

A direct response to Clipheads fu<king post mentioning the CAA you stupid, stupid, stupid, twunt!
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Cliphead replied

1 February 2011, 21:42
Seems that if I can drive a car without restriction I can fly a microlight. The clincher is a doc signing a form to say that they're happy and that shouldn't be a problem but in negotiations at the moment.
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suityou01 replied

1 February 2011, 21:39
Originally posted by Wodewick View Post

Fu<kwit! It's not my rules - I suggest you direct your scorn at the CAA!

That's not what you said you back pedalling
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Wodewick replied

1 February 2011, 21:37
Originally posted by suityou01 View Post

Bellend. So Cliphead should not drive a car then.

Fu<kwit! It's not my rules - I suggest you direct your scorn at the CAA!
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suityou01 replied

1 February 2011, 21:34
Originally posted by Wodewick View Post

I guess that'll be something to do with what damage you might cause if you crash (after falling into a coma*).

*Not saying it's remotely likely but.....

Bellend. So Cliphead should not drive a car then.
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Wodewick replied

1 February 2011, 21:32
Originally posted by Cliphead View Post

Diabetic but not dependant on insulin, try and control it with diet.

CAA don't like diabetic pilots flying solo but it seems the rules are a bit more relaxed when it comes to microlights, go figure.

I guess that'll be something to do with what damage you might cause if you crash (after falling into a coma*).

*Not saying it's remotely likely but.....
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Cliphead replied

1 February 2011, 21:18
Originally posted by suityou01 View Post

Diabetic but not dependant on insulin, try and control it with diet.

CAA don't like diabetic pilots flying solo but it seems the rules are a bit more relaxed when it comes to microlights, go figure.
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suityou01 replied

1 February 2011, 21:05
Originally posted by Cliphead View Post

Weight shift type. Anybody had a go with one of these?

Less restrictive to fly being type 2 diabetic (as far as I know but waiting on the doc to sign me off as fit to fly). First decent weather and I'll get a trial flight organised but curious as to anyone's experience.
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Cliphead replied

1 February 2011, 20:52
Originally posted by Netraider View Post

Really good fun. If you take it up there aren't many lessons before you go solo around the airfield. Lessons are cheap as well.

Yeah, that's a big attraction. Have a lapsed PPL so lots of experience anyway which helps. Seems second hand machines are fairly cheap to buy as well.
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Netraider replied

1 February 2011, 20:42
Really good fun. If you take it up there aren't many lessons before you go solo around the airfield. Lessons are cheap as well.
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