My PtF aircraft needs a new spinner.
Should be easy, I would have thought, to find lots of choices: aluminium, carbon, red, blue, white.... But alas no?

It is an O-360 A1A engine with a Sensenich 76EM8. Nothing fancy, should be thousands of that...

Does anyone have any experience with installing &/or living with an entire photowall / wall poster / wallpaper?

Thought that I might brighten up my office with something, but not sure if I would tire of the image, or spend years focussing in...

Saw this in a link from this month's IAOPA Newsletter. These are the key points.
Six GA Strategic Priorities
• A continuing priority for General Aviation: GA will remain
high priority for EASA. The Agency will provide progress
information at the...

So after a break of nearly a year I have found another Nissan leaf to soothe my needs to drive an EV.

But things have changed a bit on the charging front !

No longer does my Ecotricity electric highway card work in the machines at the motorway...

2 threads I have contributed to over the last 2 day since have vanished . Apart from me, what, or who, is the common denominator?

Can anyone recommend some budget-ish 2 way radios suitable for general use for kids/adults around the farm?

We have some little Binatone things which are a bit dated and have patchy performance.

Looking for something with a bit more range 5km (?)...

As we've all got a bit more time at the moment to get frothy about things I reckon this is a good time for me to get a little frothy on a pet topic of my own. Correct English aviation terms in UK publications.

Now I can accept a magazine article...

Having just received the latest CAA airspace awareness missive about Southend it got me wondering....

I think we’ll all agree that is a huge shame for all those involved that EasyJet are closing their Southend base. IIRC though Southend’s airspace...

Just been watching the latest episode of the Scrappy Super ++ Cub ? build by Mike Patey and he is fitting a BRS to it.
He has an interview with a guy who survived a folding wing on a Cub at 1000ft (Survived but definitely not unscathed) and it...

Afternoon all,

Has anyone experience of owning or operating a A65 D112? Be interested in hearing from you. It's on my short list but I'm interested to hear about what sort of performance (or lack of) you've experience ie runway lengths, weights...

I thought I should try out this new forum to establish how useful it may be.

As declared above, I just need advice, specifically on where to start. In which order? I do not, I say again, I do NOT need any help in drinking them. :D :tongue:

I can see lockdown being eased in the not too distant future but with the current school fleets and setup it will not be easy to return as quickly since most involve briefings in a small briefing room then instructors sitting next to a variety of...

It all appears to have gone a bit quiet. The CAA page appears to think some exams are taking place right now - surely not? Looks like it’s just not been updated.

This morning the CAA Portal isn’t coping so I’ll try again at a quieter time... all...

Dear All,

The management of Le Touquet airport have asked me to work with them in helping to coordinate a slight change in their operations.

As of 1 July, the ATC service will be closed between 1130Z and 1330Z.

This is due to new European...

There is a story today saying that Dennis Pearson at Chiltern Park Is being forced to relocate.

An aviation related A Level Physics question; you have 40 minutes to answer. (Some data / constants had been given on the front of the paper).

The 17:54 Shipping Forecast is back on. I'm not sure if it is a repeat, though. :wink:

Bill H

Last week I swallowed some plutonium.

It gave me atomic ache :oops:

The good news is that this just released CAA note wants pilots to be aware of the dangers resulting from Loss Of Control In flight (LOC-I) in the circuit.

What would you add to this well intentioned advice?

Edit - Thanks to Tall Guy for the...

I'm looking for a second-hand UFlyMike or Avee microphone kit, for either QC25 or QC35s. Give me a shout if you're looking to get rid of one!

Based UK but happy to pay for shipping from EU or USA if needed.

.. suspected of drug running :roll:

(Disclaimer: have not checked BBC reporter qualifications. Other sources may be available :wink: )

Since most of us are possibly in for an extended period of @home, what to do?

I already started a playlist on Spotify:
My Sharona (sing along to “my Corona”)
Peggy Lee - Fever
London’s Burning - the Clash
Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
I will survive -...

As part of my clearing out some old stuff in my office I came across my old O Level question papers. Two grabbed my attention.

Geography Q2 - looks like I avoided the weather one - no wonder I struggled with Met during the PPL :D

Maths - some...

Hi All,

Hopefully not a stupid question, but could someone more knowledgeable than me give me a quick 101 on how the US differs from an aviation regulation (or more general legal) perspective to enable the sort of wild, amazing, bush flying that...

Probably like many, Im spending more time mooching on the internet, and the TAP that I am, Flight Radar draws...

I have found the lack of CAT means Im noticing flights i wouldnt have seen before, Eg:

1. Skyhawks & Alfajets of Discovery Air...

We're going digital, we're going free and we're launching The Flyer Club

see the details here!

Ian

As per other thread, I am putting a new spinner on my aircraft. The old one had been hacked apart to try a new prop, and then hacked at again to fit the current prop.

The prop is a Senseich 76EM8 - fairly standard fare, I would have thought. I...

After seeing the picture of St. Georges Helipad with 72 on it I wondered about the numbers! So 12.6t I get is the weight limit, but why is there 25 on both sides. One I get as it is roughly 250, but surely the other should be 07!

Just saw this on Avweb. A bit more info here...

More info here...

Sounds like a tragic loss of life.

I've probably.. ahem.. had one too many glasses of Rioja but I am curious as to which bird's (actual feathered things) flying skills we aviators most admire.

I have spent a good 30 minutes or so this evening watching the local Red Kites embarrass...

I reckon around 25 since the end of June.

And there's some fascinating ones in the latest crop not least of which is the late Colin Rogers racing Turbulent.

There's a brace of Sportcruisers, 2 Stolps, a couple of Eurofoxes and Alpiis and a simply...

More information here ....

detects ADS-B and has an internal display or outputs to SD.
A snip at £299

Yesterday I received the annual renewal for LAA membership in the post .
Postage marked on envelope was 43p .
Sky Demon, the week before sent a reminder by email and no problem got paid .
Both organisations have my email address and that is my...

I see renting an e-scooter is now legal.
Anyone here think they may use one.?
My thoughts are that cycling keeps you warm., but standing up at 15mph could be a bit chilling except in summer in the dry. And I bet they’ll all end up at the railway...

I was going to post this earlier this morning, but couldn't find Non-Aviation!

Anyway, 50 years ago today SS Great Britain returned from the Falklands to Bristol. My eldest sibling says I was there, but I don't recall (she does!)

I certainly...

As we emerge from lockdown and restaurants and cafes can now opening (with safe protocols in place)... I'm really looking to work out where the fly in destinations to go are of a sunny weekend.

It's actually proved quite hard trawling the...

As the information overload of learning ramps up I’m starting to pull a few A5 cheat sheets together, Will get a little “soft” A5 folder and pockets to keep them all together mostly as a reference to help with flying and learning and I was curious...

Hey everyone,

In an attempt to improve my comms I thought I’d get a scanner to get experience of listening at my local airfield Liverpool.

I got this model because loads of people on forums said it was good and was 8.33 compliant. “Happy days”...

As the de Havilland design team allegedly used to name their designs after whatever pub they were drinking in at the time, this is off to a good start. Clearly, it's a Defender rip-off, which nobody but the lawyers are denying.

What does anybody...

Hi all

I know practice is key but given real RT is tricky now not being flying any ideas how to help me master RT?

I’m pretty naff, I think it’s mostly due to cognitive overload when flying my mind goes to mush but there must be a way to get more...

I bet they want to give it back now !

Anyhow, I thought this was nice.

Any help appreciated, thanks!

We're working with a car manufacturer who wants to do some Top Gear style car vs aeroplane drag races, aeroplane flying alongside car in close formation, aeroplane flying over car etc etc.

Anticipated timeframe is...

I know it is hardly a major feature of the forum software but every time I want to add an emoji to clarify the tone of voice of the post I am faced with the creaky, two-stage assortment of 'smileys' that date back to the 20th Century.

Not a...

With reference to the thread about French only speaking FISOs, who would be responsible for the FR only policy at Amiens?
Would it be the local Chambre of Commerce, town council or airfield management?
Just wondered if it would be worth writing to...

Just in case anyone heard Grant Shapps on the news telling the world that there are no quarantine arrangements in the Common Travel Area, IT'S NOT TRUE :wall: :wall:

None of the channel islands are allowing landings from outside the Bailiwick...

or more to the point, creating the calculation in the first place.

I'm having a spot of bother with a weight and balance calculation. The aircraft manufacturer has not provided arm lengths for crew and fuel tanks.

The original weight and balance...

Hi all,

How often a week/month should I fly for my PPL?

I'm practically free at any time as my family members can cover my work shifts.

Thank you for your help.

Today, 31st June, was the last day of Windrushers Gliding Club at Bicester Gliding Centre as it's lease came to an end. The conditions imposed on a renewal by Bicester Motion were incompatible with continued operation despite successful power and...