Definitely instructor material you are. My comment as an ex RAF aircraft engineer. With an aircraft that gas been in short term storage, don't just do the minimum Pre Flight check. Take your time over every single check. Do it the weekend before if you can so there is no pressure to get into the air.
Good advice. I did a service on my BivvyBee when the weather was unflyable so there was never any temptation to fly so I could concentrate on just doing the service.
Top tips Paul loads of common sense, as you know I’m new at this and I think about flying all the time and sometimes my imagination goes into overdrive, what if, what if, definitely squeaky bum stuff !!! I will definitely be going up with an instructor until I get my confidence level up a bit, can’t wait for the good weather and those golden hours again they feel like a life time away, great vids mate 👍
Some great tips there, well prepared and well presented. Your channel covers a variety of stuff now and this kind of thing is a great addition. Keep 'em coming that man. 👍😎👏
@@clearprop nope sorry Dan, Senior moment, or hypoxia!! Ignore my last transmission!! The problem I’m finding is that within 1 hr of publishing a video on TH-cam, I am bombarded with messages from about 8 different platforms. I am easily confused. 🫤
great video paul....some good pionters for anyone returning after a winters lay up......i haven't flown since sept so am looking forward to getting back in the air soon👍
Like our Yoda of all things flex, you really are a natural at this. Good content, well presented, good vocal tone, slight regional accent to appeal to the everyman. You'll be fronting the One Show in no time.
Thankyou. I remember being quite apprehensive about returning to flying after my first winter break so I hope this video might help anyone in the same position. 👍
You don’t know how easy you have it in blighty, I’ve had a king brown snake living in my flying suit, and red back spiders in my helmet. I suppose the message is don’t leave your gear at the hanger.
@@paulieb796 I fall into this category, 2 years now since I've been up. My instructor says I shouldn't have a problem flying as my skill level was very good. It's not the flying part I'm worried about, it's the landing 🤣. Cheers
I took my first lesson in September 2017. I gained my license in June 2019 so just short of 2 years. However this can be achieved a lot more quickly if you have good weather and aren’t tied by work commitments. In terms of cost, I would estimate it cost me somewhere between £4k-£5k all in including written exams to qualify. Incidentally it took me 44hrs of instruction before I passed my GST. Hope this helps. 👍
It's an interesting topic and human factors plays such a big part in our actions.
Hi Giles, I've not seen anything from you recently. Have I missed them, or is it because you've not had any air under your wheels?
Certainly does. As an ex cognitive psychology student, it’s fascinating applying some of that theory to something practical like flying.
@@SimonAmazingClarke all on the edit table and trying to find time to edit.
Definitely instructor material you are.
My comment as an ex RAF aircraft engineer. With an aircraft that gas been in short term storage, don't just do the minimum Pre Flight check. Take your time over every single check. Do it the weekend before if you can so there is no pressure to get into the air.
Good advice. I did a service on my BivvyBee when the weather was unflyable so there was never any temptation to fly so I could concentrate on just doing the service.
Some great tips and what a nice day to get back to it
Thank you. I’m glad I took advantage of the weather. It’s rained everyday since!
Useful Video Paul. A great aid memoir. It was lovely to see your view aswell. 👍👍
Thankyou. Hope the video is of some use. 👍
Top tips Paul loads of common sense, as you know I’m new at this and I think about flying all the time and sometimes my imagination goes into overdrive, what if, what if, definitely squeaky bum stuff !!! I will definitely be going up with an instructor until I get my confidence level up a bit, can’t wait for the good weather and those golden hours again they feel like a life time away, great vids mate 👍
Cheers Fred. I’m with you . . Can’t wait for the better weather so we can go bumbling. 👍
Some great tips there, well prepared and well presented. Your channel covers a variety of stuff now and this kind of thing is a great addition. Keep 'em coming that man. 👍😎👏
Thanks Dan. Oh and thanks for dropping off my T shirt. I will wear it with pride (probably on the next video). 👍
@@paulieb796 Your t-shirt?... News to me! How high did you fly? A touch of oxygen starvation maybe?...
@@clearprop nope sorry Dan, Senior moment, or hypoxia!! Ignore my last transmission!! The problem I’m finding is that within 1 hr of publishing a video on TH-cam, I am bombarded with messages from about 8 different platforms. I am easily confused. 🫤
Confused is pretty much my middle name, so I feel your pain! 😂😂
great video paul....some good pionters for anyone returning after a winters lay up......i haven't flown since sept so am looking forward to getting back in the air soon👍
I had an inkling there would be lots of people in this position at this time of year. Hope you get back in the air soon and safely. 👍
All good stuff, Paul. A good topic top post. I hope to be going through those exact same procedures again soon 👌🏻👍🏻
Thanks Kev. 👍
Great to see you flexwing your wings again Paul looked like a perfect day. Some very useful tips 👍
Cheers Ian. I struggled to do a night shift after a days flying, but I just couldn’t let that weather happen without making the most of it. 👍
Like our Yoda of all things flex, you really are a natural at this. Good content, well presented, good vocal tone, slight regional accent to appeal to the everyman. You'll be fronting the One Show in no time.
Dam!! Regional accent?? I will be seeking a full refund from RADA!
It's a positive, too much received pronunciation these days. You are what the BBC needs. @@paulieb796
Slight regional accent!😂😂😂
Good tips Paul👌
Thankyou. I remember being quite apprehensive about returning to flying after my first winter break so I hope this video might help anyone in the same position. 👍
In light of current events this video quite unfortunate. Get well Paulie.
On the bright side, at least you'll have some tips for yourself.
I guess my next flight will
be a return after a break!! 👍
Nice video and some great advice 👍🏼
If it was you that just subscribed, then you made my subscriber counter beep while I was recording my next video so you get a shout out. 👍👍👍
Yes it was me 👍🏼👍🏼
@@jamespearce1262 your name will be in lights on tomorrows video. 👍
You don’t know how easy you have it in blighty, I’ve had a king brown snake living in my flying suit, and red back spiders in my helmet. I suppose the message is don’t leave your gear at the hanger.
Jeez. I’ll take the occasional birds nest over something that will kill you any day. Stay safe 😮
Good info sir 👍
Thank you. I remember being really nervous after my first break from flying so hopefully this might help anyone else feeling the same. 👍
@@paulieb796 I fall into this category, 2 years now since I've been up. My instructor says I shouldn't have a problem flying as my skill level was very good. It's not the flying part I'm worried about, it's the landing 🤣.
Cheers
@@patrickmckowen2999 Patrick. If it helps, I found the landing part was one of those parts which is a bit like riding a bike. 👍
What's a bike? I ride an EUC😁
Nice 👍
Paul how long did it take you do microlight licence and how much was cost
I took my first lesson in September 2017. I gained my license in June 2019 so just short of 2 years. However this can be achieved a lot more quickly if you have good weather and aren’t tied by work commitments. In terms of cost, I would estimate it cost me somewhere between £4k-£5k all in including written exams to qualify. Incidentally it took me 44hrs of instruction before I passed my GST. Hope this helps. 👍