Bicester Aviation Services

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions are grouped into areas of interest.   Please click on the section that you are interested in.

Radios, Transponders and Communication Equipment

GPS Systems, Flight Recorders & Flight Analysis Programs

1.   I have heard that the IGC Approval of my Cambridge Flight Recorder may be re-assessed.   What impact is this likely to have on using it to validate Badge flights?

2.  Why does my EW flight recorder not include the map datum setting in the IGC record?

3.   I have a Garmin III Pilot but when looking at the Airspace, I cannot see any Airways.   Why?

4.   Can you explain how UK airspace is entered and updated in Glide Navigator II, See You and See You Mobile?

5.   Why does my IGC approved flight recorder have two serial numbers?

Variometry and Instrumentation

1.  What is the difference between 'Relative Netto' and 'Super Netto'? 

Glider Equipment, Installations and Maintenance

1.  What can I do to winterize my turbo engine?