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I have been advised by the CAA FCL unit that all my flying training prior to 2012 cannot be used towards my PPL.

Hours logged between 02 Oct 2014 and 09 Oct 2016 as 7.5 Solo, 30hrs Dual
Hours logged between 17 Jan 2010 to 15 Apr 2017 as 0hrs...

... and who decides how many judges sit?

I was watching some of the live feed of the Supreme Court case earlier - is it a bad thing to say that I found the whole thing fascinating, so I hope this is allowed as as Lady hale, (President of the...

Not sure if we can discuss this without getting political, but I thought I'd give it a go as there is so much experience here that we could all learn something

There's a comment article in yesterday's Guardian

Anyone who has walked down a...

On Saturday a group of aircraft visited a well known and popular airfield - providing an AFISO service.

On departure, and with only a 400m taxi to the runway, it took just over 25 minutes from Off blocks - to take-off.

The AFISO was busy, but...

Is there an interest in a farming diary of me growing a crop?

Full photo dialogue, with monthly updates through to harvest?

I’m about to get busy planting, so thought there might be some merit in people seeing how it all works.

I plan to start...

For those of you you who rarely visit the Fly in and events section of the forum.... Cheaper landing and parking fee in October

Just wondered how many flyers have registered their 250gm+ Aircraft with the CAA ?
bet its less than 1% ? can't find any figures anywhere.

Had an email this evening regarding the possible merger of the LAA and BMAA with requests to vote on whether members are for or against.

Positives I see are better sharing of technical information, reduced costs for running the organisations,...

A large proportion of the syllabus for PPL is common with the LAPL.

If a student completes the LAPL syllabus and then decides they would prefer to get a PPL, are they permitted to do so, counting the training flight time for the LAPL towards the...

Avionics for sale

Postby terryws » Thu Sep 19, 2019 6:53 pm
I have the following items for sale, all working when removed:

Turn Co-ordinator electric 14v
Directional Gyro 14v
Becker 2029 Nav receiver
Becker VOR Indicator

All complete with...

Just received the following via e-mail.

I couldn't possibly add to what has been said previously and repeated here other than to say that landing fees could be the least of our gripes in the long term.

There’s good news and bad news as the...

Hardly a trip report but Welshpool had the dubious honour of being my 1st land away since I got my licence. Lovely airfield, nice cafe, what’s not to like?

I’ve got a couple of cases of people who have failed Class 2 medicals (both cardiac issues) who don’t meet any NHS treatment thresholds but can’t be issued with a Class 2. Both individuals now propose to self dec and continue under the derogation...

I have a friend wingwalking on Thursday, does anyone know if you can fly in, surprised it does not even show up in Skydemon!

I know lots of people will have done this but it was still fun to try it for the first time.

There's also a cr*p loop and lots of USAF Special Operations Command radio chatter. :batman:

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.. but exciting enough to get local paper attention :roll: :

Seem to be lots of reports linking deaths to vaping.

A few friends had switched from cigarettes to vapes. Most are ok but a couple ended up with cluster headaches and had to stop.

Think it’s a legitimate risk or just a path to higher vaping...

Cutting a long story short my LAA Rans S7, tandem tailwheel with typical cub/microlight windscreen that goes up and over the rear tandem seat is stranded at Goodwood with, or perhaps more accurately without, much by way of a windshield.

1 What...

Seen this report on FB.
1958 Cessna 172 D-E*** photographed in the visiting aircraft park at the Hahnweide Oldtimer Fliegertreffen today, 15-09-2019. Sadly later this afternoon it was severely damaged in a ground collision with Jodel DR.1050...

What's the best/quickest way to get fromCumbernauld airfield to central Edinburgh?

I changed our GNS430 to 833 a while ago. Everything seemed fine, then recently trying to talk to Duxford (122.080) I found I could transmit to them but couldn't receive. Since then I've had to switch to box2.
I thought this was a problem with...

Nope, not Valium..

Our somewhat aged Airbox Foresight is great, but we would like a more up to date solution, i.e. a tablet with Runway HD and SkyDemon on it for our group members to be able to use their favourite app. I realise the 'what is the...

Just came across this video.

Can anyone point me to the definitive details on this please, I can find stuff from the Australian CAA and FAA ADs but nothing UK.

The thread on smart meter has reminded me about EPC requirements.

Those of us that have sold or rent property must have a certificate produced as part of the marketing information. In the rental sector it is now illegal to rent a property with...

Hi,

This weekend video forecast for flying has been updated.

Watch it now at

Keep the sun shining!
Simon

Hello!

A mixed weekend, Saturday looking best overall. Full details below.

My next Aviation Weather School (Part 1) will be held on Saturday 18th January 2020. As you know these do book up very quickly and I have just two places available on...

So, we’ve had “dogs”, “cats” - we pretty much all know what l’il airplanes we all have/like....

I don’t want anyone fixating on who owns (or doesn’t) an MX5 please...

I have a Vauxhall Royale Coupé, 2.8L straight 6 money pit. I haven’t actually...

This post reminded me there was a thread (I think from Colonel Panic) about setting up a camera to take pictures at a set interval.

Is setting up something like that easy - are there any reasonable priced 'off the shelf' solutions?

Thanks for any...

Took Mrs.G off for a day out on Saturday, gorgeous flight along the south coast, stopped for lunch at "an airfield somewhere in Dungeness". where surly service and poor cooking led to possibly the most downright mediocre lunch I can recall...

I thread for those who want to share their catalytic converter stories...

Sounds like a tragic end to a continental trip

Apparently Airbus A320neo have problem with the economy seats. Too many pies?

Excellent condition, complete with:
Original box;
Transport case;
3.5mm audio cable
3.5mm adapter cable
Cable clip
Wind and pop screen
Belt clip
Quick guide
Instruction manual

£180 + shipping at whatever post service you want at cost. Based in...

Quick Q...

So im a bit of a porker as such I’m learning in a Cherokee 140 which is fine little more expensive but it’s ok however since learning to fly I’ve lost just under 2stone, plenty more to go but I was curious what the weight limit is on a...

Not much of a trip report for now; just this, because I so like the picture!

That's the Lido in the foreground, heading South this morning having just departed the airfield, with Venice itself in the background behind the fin.

Hello!

I've always wanted to learn to fly and fortunately I am in a position now to make a start and plough through it at a decent rate.

Unfortunately, now that I'm set on and able to learn to fly, seems everything is against me!

I had a trial...

The tagline for the Non-Aviation Forum says:
No religion, no politics and no axe grinding please.
We said a while ago that we would allow the "Neverendum" thread to act as a repository for discussion of Brexit so long as people were...

Well it amused me. Apologies if it's been posted before and I missed it.

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Shock horror, rollout period extended.

But, has anyone altered there energy usage as a result of having one?

I looked at the monitor thingy for a day or two and then disconnected and moved it out of the way.

Hi all

Occasionally I'll plan an adhoc flight which results in me having to plan my flight + check wx and notams at the airstrip on the day relying on the 4g sim in the aircraft's tablet and patchy 4g mobile reception to do so.

I'm always uneasy...

As in the title. What are folks using these days?

TIA

Hi all,

I have a spare passenger seat in a PA28-140 going to the Forum Fly in at Wellesbourne on the 28th.

All you have to do is be a student, be able to get to Duxford by 10am, weigh less than 15st, and be free until 6pm in the evening when...

Hi all

This is one topic that I’m really struggling with in terms of remembering the different classes and how they differ every single mock test I take I’m always getting these questions wrong the answers almost always are class D or C and am...

“After a solo flight away from base, it’s nice to meet up and have a chat over a cuppa.” ........at the land away airfield.

Following a request (thank you Waveflyer!) we will have, until further notice, a dedicated sticky post on the GA where...

Surprised to find no thread for Bembridge so here goes.

Visited last summer. Very pleasant and welcoming place with 800m+ hard runway and adequate cafe.

Main reason for this post, planning to go tomorrow (a Sunday) and both AIP and Pooleys say it...

EASA FCL 17-09-2012 to 17-09-2019. 7 years and still waiting for fixes. I had someone at about midnight email me to say due to a few medical issues so they had been for a LAPL medical to go with their EASA PPL-SEP (and paid £120). How much longer...

Can I make a suggestion for France. LFBL Limoges. Set in a gorgeous area with great flying and even has an English speaking flight school. Free landings too.

Looks like Mike Patey and Draco have come unstuck, he's found he can't get insurance for any public appearances, including things like Reno, Oshkosh and STOL events.

Loss of DRACO. Sad week and loss for Draco, myself and friends. No, Draco has not...

This post starts off on a low point and gets better so stick with it. I have recently come to the conclusion that my desire to fly commercially is dead, and it is definitely not resting, pining for the fjords. There are a couple of reasons, for this...