So as EASA isn't mentioned (unless I missed it!), what does it mean (presumably after the transition period)? A CAA that is triple in size that we will be asked to pay for? Lots of extra paperwork?

I see that we are bound by EU law (so EASA) during...

Outbound to France yesterday heard on 124.600MHz - "Dover Information, this is G-****"

Inbound from France today heard on 124.600MHz - "London Radio, this is G-----"

I wonder what the level of planning was for these 2 flights...

Strictly is in Blackpool tonight, and I was having a look at the map, as you do on a Saturday evening waiting for the show to start.

So a few idle questions came to mind....

- Why is the Warton MATZ an unusual shape? Is it the proximity to the...

Right chaps/chapesses, some ideas please.

The trusty Jodel has an O-200 with about 2700 hrs since overhaul, 1200 hrs since top overhaul. Oil pressure is good (43 psi) and its running pretty well, but - I'm beginning to look askance at it...

At...

I'm guessing that we haven't mentioned this because most (if not all) of us here will be to some extent removed from it. However, Professor Alston's report doesn't make for comfortable reading.

Here are a couple of snippets from the first couple...

Well, landed at Deenethorpe today to check out the facilities.
What a lovely airfield to land at.

What a great effort these guys have put in there.
Spotlessly clean toilet...even nice quality toilet paper!
Friendly welcome from Mick.
Cafe manned...

More ADS-B and Drone EC stuff I’m afraid - exciting stuff!

It seems that there is now a UAT for ADS-B at Manchester Airport. It is being used for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) with the benefits of NATS traffic rebroadcast on TIS-B plus...

I was wondering if anyone else enjoys an alternative way of spending money? Specifically, any other Alvis owners out there?

I wonder if anyone can help...

A couple of years ago I gave up on AVGAS deliveries to our airfield as I could only find Articulated lorry options, and they refused to reverse, so it ruled it out.

I now need JETA-1 delivering with the same access...

My brain on overload, If you’re a pilot, you’ve probably been there.

Here is a quick insight into what it is like to keep the airplane under control, on course and maintaining altitude whilst entering IMC (Instrument meteorological conditions)

If...

Interesting and amusing piece from BBC Radio today with John Pienaar interviewing the Chairman of the 1922 committee, Sir Graham Brady

…although I don't think it is the box itself.

Anyone familiar with the operation of the Audi gearbox?

Little background, probably coincidence, however; I put it in for a rear wheel bearing (the second one) and on collection was advised they had...

Selling a leather flying jacket I bought in Freidrichshaffen a few years ago.

Hardly worn.

Details here:

Will take £100 from a Flyer forumite.

Interested in people’s opinion..

A J-3 Cub (actually an L4 with WW2 history?) advertised this week on a well known U.K. aircraft sales website for £25k - sold within hours I believe.

Same aircraft almost immediately on a well advertised dealers...

Last week I swallowed some plutonium.

It gave me atomic ache :oops:

I believe the pilot may be the young man who was with his father in the BBC doco about the Round Britain Rally a few years ago. Brought a smile to my face anyway :thumleft:

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Having never ventured to that neck of the woods, after route advise from Biggin Hill to Caernarfon VFR.

How would you route if Snowden area is

1) CAVOK
Or
2) overcast 2000ft

I’m looking at replacing my heavy, clunky, old Dell laptop that struggles with Windows 7 and Office 2003.

I’m drawn to the new breed of snazzy, light, quick, SSD laptops, but worried about storage. The Dell has 500mb HDD, which has all my stuff,...

I'm completely confused by the current situation regarding what is and isn't a 'Commercial' operation on an EASA type.

My ELA1 aircraft aircraft has an engine with 1000 hours since zero-timing (2000 hr TBO), but it is 13 years since that took...

Only a few days to go to the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Here in Belgium, it’s pretty much a non-event.

I know the UK, Belgian, French German Govts are doing “something “ - but anyone heard from the Austrians/Hungarians...

“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...

I was wondering how many active students are on the forum? It would be fun and interesting to me to know who you are, what your flying in and what stage of flying your currently at, where's your home base, why you're flying and do you have a good...

Perhaps just a little frisson of Anglo-French tension in this story about redefining the kilogram:

It turns out that a Kibble balance isn't something to weigh out dried dog food...

Trig Purchased Dec 2016 from Bristell UK with a view to fitting into G-BUGT, but we sold this and purchased a Zenair 601 HDS already with a Dittel 8.33. Considered swapping the Trig into the Zenair but decided against, so it is now for sale.

It has...

I shared in my post "When's it too late..?" that I want to become a commercial pilot. It's a deliberate career change choice based on wanting to realise a boyhood wish. So I've decided it really is now or never.

I have booked in for my...

Not GA but there is a programme with this title on Channel 5 tonight at 2000. May be worth a watch.

Hi all,

Would anyone have any recommendations in the south of England for lifejacket/dinghy servicing please?

Those of you that follow the brilliant Trent Palmer on YouTube will be aware of Nikk who has been featured in several episodes recently having built and finished a Kitfox of his own.

As reported on Facebook Nikk was sadly involved in a very serious...

Airbox Clarity 3 GPS/flight planner
Complete with 12/24v cigar lighter charger, USB cable, suction mount and original Fastplan software disc. Boxed as supplied and fully working, battery is in need of replacement as it will not hold a charge for...

For doing this

Edited to add: route of an SEP this PM over parts of London at smoe altitude below 2400'

PS Cahoonas is the English derivative of ''cojones'' used in US and British slang to denote “boldness, manliness and courage”

The blue...

I'm toying with the idea of buying and fitting a second hand Mode C transponder if I can find one at the right price.

Any advice on do's or dont's, good ones to look out for or what to avoid? E.g. like the look of the Garmin GTX 327 and have seen a...

So pleased he dived into Mountain Wharehouse to get himself a cheap anorak ( complete with hood) on his way to the Cenotaph successfully covering his poppy.... what a t***er

Like many of the neighbouring gardens, we have some bird feeders with seeds inside. We noticed however, that a neighbours attracted loads of finches of various varieties whilst ours attracted only sparrows (and grey squirrels! :evil: )

We...

Hi all,

I am well into my PPL and will soon emabrk on solo navs. I was wondering if I should invest in a hand-held radio transceiver as a backup for radio failure? I'm thinking that I will need one for flying after I get my licence so why not get...

Well I think I can class myself as a student again as I've signed up with CAPT for a CPL(A) Theory Course! Or rather my wife has signed me up as an early Christmas Present. What have I let myself in for?

Why am I doing these? Purely as I aim to...

trying to establish what is required in order to fly 3 axis microlights on the PPL privileges of a UK ATPL.

I know on a regular PPL that a type conversion and sign off by a microlight instructor is required, but is the same still possible in this...

RAF Brize Norton Airspace Change Proposal - Consultation Feedback Report (3 Oct 18)

BZN Conclusions
The Public Consultation has produced significant opposition, primarily from the GA
community supported by local and regional aviation clubs and...

I'm ditching the chart, kneeboard, plog, daily flight log, techlog, copies of all aircraft docs, iPad for Sky Demon and mobile phone (Except for SD backup) and perhaps pilot logbook too.

Before SD went all Apple friendly, I used it on a Windows 7...

A genuine "asking for a friend". Can someone recommend an AME (close to east london) that can advise on options for a Initial Class 2 where person has white coat syndrome when doing blood pressure (normally 120/80 but goes to 145/90)

Ok, so it’s being shipped to the UK and there is a new extra coming too:

Native FLARM Reception

We heard you. You wanted a device that allowed you to receive and visualize FLARM targets without purchasing additional hardware. You now have that...

I presume others are experiencing the "401 Unauthorised access" message, seems to gone down last night and now reached 100% "saturation" in a lot of the world, but UK and Europe seems to be more affected.

Seems to affect mostly...

I know the CAA is short staffed and that 5-7 weeks is not unusual but the submission was made on 1 October for PPL(A) and I am still waiting. Nothing much more to say than to share my impatience with a hopefully sympathetic group! Did anyone else...

Just had a question regarding if during training for a PPL, once you have gone solo, can you take someone up with you?

Apologies, but I know little about any of this.

Of course the subject is to do with the B—x-t word that we’re not allowed to use, but could we keep it to trade, it’d be nice.

There’s just been someone on the BBC news saying that we should choose...

Just another newbie flight video.... my 3rd passenger!!!!
Confusion on the runway... my fault.
c 42 Ikarus LSA

Just thought I'd introduced myself.

I'm 3 hours in to my training (would be 4 if my significant other hadn't said that I wasn't interested in training when he booked my trial lesson - meaning I got booked with a CRI not a FI).

Absolutely loving it...

The MOD have again moved the link to the online Military AIP (all the plates for military airfields).
Does anyone have the up to date link ?

The link I have from last year gets me to the top level index - and the list of airfields - but stops...

These 2 tweets made me laugh so much that I almost cried!

Flew past Cardington today and saw a big roundey thing outside, :shock:

I need to eat a rather large slice of humble pie.

I’ve been deliberating for a few days about this, but I feel I need to do it.

Here goes.

I’m using SkyDemon, and I like it....