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 Helicopters
remain a big part of my interest in aviation, I have flown many
different types commercially and privately, however my favourite is the Bell 47, known to most
as the MASH helicopter with the bubble. This helicopter is great to
handle and maintains your helicopter flying skills to the maximum,
it's a bit of class..........
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Aircraft
Parts - I have always been interested in this part of the
business. I acted as a consultant for an aircraft broker during the
90's. I learnt more about the 'aviation business' then than I have
ever learnt flying the aircraft. I traded in parts and even single
handedly bought and resold a Boeing 737-100 to an operator in
Singapore! I still have my shirt I'm relieved to say. A very
volatile business with great capacity for saving your company
thousands of dollars if an understanding is achieved.
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Model
Helicopters
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great passion of mine, a great technical knowledge is required about
the theory of flight of helicopters. If you have an idea about
improving or redesigning how helicopters fly then these models are
great for applying these modifications. They do crash a lot though!
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Personal
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 Whilst
at work my time is spent on professional matters, when I am off duty I
spend my time with the family, after all they deserve it
after I have been away. The job puts great pressure on all families that
have partners that do this job, I feel that it is vitally important to
communicate at all times, and maintain your involvement at home even
whilst you are away, regardless of the telephone bill!
With a work pattern of two months on and one month
off (not ideal, a month on month off would be suitable for the family)
it is normal for us to go on holiday three times a year. We have one
adventure holiday, one holiday in Spain with the children and one
holiday in Corfu with just the two of us chilling out on the beach
reading. This allows us all to spend time with each other. In the
picture, from left to right is Charlotte, Andrea, Natasha and Katrina.
- Website
Designs - I have been designing websites since the world wide
web came online. I designed my first web page using the original 10
html tags. I consider my first page now to be an antique. Website design is only the beginning, without a
marketing strategy nobody will ever find the website. Main
interests include designing aircraft management systems, writing
business plans and scope documents for aviation orientated projects.
My main computer language being Cold Fusion, a dedicated web
application server, that allows almost anything to be used on the
internet. The forums being a good example of establishing
communications networks for a specific group of people. The most
successful of these being found at
www.kinsons.co.uk
where you can buy Oakley Sunglasses online.
- Gardening
and Bonsai Trees - A new found interest since starting my job in
Saudi. During my time off I spend as much time outside in the garden
as possible. Bonsai Trees have always been of interest and am slowly
learning about this strange art. Latest update - The Bonsai's have
died !!!!
- Boating -
When possible we try to get out on our boat a Sunseeker Offshore
235. Living in Bournemouth should give us plenty of opportunities to
get out however it never seems to happen. One day maybe we will get
more time.
- The Stock
Market - I have been interested in
this for many years, with the onset of online dealing this has made
the whole concept available to the world and especially pilot's that
are away from home. I have a fairly basic strategy of 10%
speculative, 40% general share trading and 50% Blue Chip type
companies. The Blue Chip sector only being bought when a dramatic
change from the norm occurs. One day when I have the courage I will
have a go at DayTrading!!
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