Landed there recently? Bit of unknown to me (I’d normally land at toussus) but they are closing down for 5 days due to the Ryder cup next week) though I’d like to be able park up there for a few days. I’m guessing it’s highly unlikely though.

I’ve read in FTN that there could be changes to the FI course requirements in that the CPL TK exams may be removed and a modified exam module added to the course.

Has anyone any knowledge of this ? Thanks.

I hope this link works

Rob P

So we see yet another bank suffering online problems.

Apologies don't really cut it so is it time to herald the benefits of cash and maybe even actual local branches. I wonder whether they could share branches!

Just curious really. I quite often get emails from shops etc thanking me for my order or opening an account. These are almost invariably sent to my GMail account and usually are my email address minus the dot (GMail ignores dots in email addresses...

I happened to be talking to a mildly senior military pilot (non Brit) not so long ago.

One reason or another, we got onto talking about wilderness survival stuff. You know, the sort of stuff you might rely on if you're flying somewhere nice and...

I fly to Waltham a lot from Sywell. Once or twice a week for many years. Usually the same process. Leave Sywell info 10 miles south, short gap in cover then Farnborough North as I’m passing WCO. Same thing every time. I usually stay with North until...

Ive been reading alot about ww2 aircraft recently and i find it interesting that the spitfire couldnt keep up with its german counterparts in a dive ie me109 and fw190. The german aircraft as far as i know didnt have a typical constant speed unit...

My kids' school is a nut free school, due to a couple of pupils having a severe nut allergy.

We've always interpreted that to mean that no snacks or lunches that list nuts in the ingredients - but we've not excluded those foods that contain the...

A friend has just purchased Skydemon and I have been trying to help him get started with it. He kept saying "my map looks like I am looking at it through clouds" I asked him to send me a picture of his screen and this is what he...

Evening all.

Has anyone had experience at the above establishment and if so how was it?

I posted about a year ago in relation to learning to fly however life was hectic with my young family and that dream was put on hold.

I am now in a better...

Big Tempo Class D CTR 1330 -1425Z. What’s happening, is it worth wandering along?

Anyone dropping in?

Ok, I'll get my coat...

... but serious, maybe thinking of upgrading, wanting to know whether it's worth the trip over.

I am a VFR pilot but have an interest in doing an IR(R) at some point - or whatever the new version will be .
The new VOR app advertised here looks a useful thing to practice my post training skills and get ready for a IR(R) rating.
Has anyone on...

IIRC correctly aileron hinges on Warriors say 'do not lubricate'.

However an LAA article (and common sense) suggests aileron/flap/rudder hinges should be lubricated. What does the team think, and what specific product do you use?

Many thanks.

Just watched episode 4 of Arthur Williams fling round Britain
Flying into Sywell he called up Radio Hackey Hackey
Wha it is that?
Mr google doesn’t seem to know so it must be obscure!

“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...

Looks like I might have some free time in October and looking for recommendations to do a basic aerobatics course (I took a trial lesson last year and loved it, just haven't had the time to do a full course).

Anyone with recommendations of...

Spotted on Flarm radar this morning :

::Aircraft::..
CN: _45
Regist.: d63b9645
Device Id: hidden
Type: Drone
Last time: 10:16:14
Latitude: 51.765751
Longitude: -1.1918
Altitude: 272 ft
G.Speed: 0 kt
Track: 223 °
Vz: +0.2 kt
Receiver: OxfBarton (0...

Hey Guys,

I am a new student pilot who is colour blind. I am just starting out and thought I would film my adventures and hoped that you guys might like to come along for the ride... check it out here:

Hi everyone, under the new proposed light aircraft maintenance programme which was floated by the CAA, an interesting point came up re engine life, overhaul periods , GR24 calendar extensions etc. I read in Flyer that calendar life will be no longer...

So I'm very very much up for learning about flying. I contacted a local school who said they did trial lessons for £80 - but that was just a circuit I was told on the phone, so I signed up for a one hour trial flight which costs £180.

I was asked...

Another of my home movies. This time, a flight earlier this week into Schiphol under IFR. All feedback appreciated!

Watch it here

A brief reminder that the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Annual General Aviation Conference will be taking place two weeks from today at the RAeS London HQ. The twin themes this year are powertrains and avionics. Topics include Electric and Hybrid...

Apologies if this has been posted previously. I have looked.

I bought this 12 months ago and have never used it so it might as well go to someone who has a use for it.

It’s the latest model and it comes with the rechargeable battery pack and also a battery pack that you can fill with AA batteries that’s...

Used, in full working condition and now surplus to requirement. I've used it in the past for G430/530 units.

Product link is here for full spec if you're not familiar:

Offers circa £40?

I'm doing some research for a poss doc + book about aviation in the pre-WW1 years, a period of great heroism mixed with a certain degree of insanity and somewhat glorious obsession...

I wondered if anybody here had any recommendations for...

Today I was fortunate enough to see the new SkyEcho 2 and had a really good look at it. Sorry about the quality of the image, I thought it was better than that when I took it but should have turned on the flash! :roll:

It comes in a really nifty...

With the imminent release of this film, those interested in space flight and test flying might want to watch this speech by the man himself in 2005:

I recently converted my UK PPL to a LAPL but they did not give me a new Radio Licence. Is the Radio Licence I have with my UK PPL valid with the LAPL.

Fancy a trip from Denham to Bembridge with a bun thrown in? A mere £573 for an hour and a half flying, split between 3 passengers (only £191 each). Comanche.

Even better, how about a trip from Denham to Le Touquet ( no bun) for a rip off £804...

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

This thread celebrates any noteworthy milestones along the path of your aviation career - whether that be private or commercial - to be cast into internet eternity forever more. I look forward to updating this thread regularly.

As and when...

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...

I was taught to always select a point at which to abort a T/O, especially at short fields. (I trained at an airport with 2000 metre runway, so not an everyday concern.) Nobody could give any guidelines on where to abort, though.

I just watched a...

The team at Calais came up trumps (not sure if I should use that term now) passing through on Friday to Brienne, with no restaurant, Alex made us all coffee, on are return Sunday, he has organized a coffee maker machine at the booking in counter, so...

Today, the High Court has ruled in favour of 12 NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) who "commissioned" the use of Avastin for "wet age related macular degeneration". The issue was that Avastin was not licensed by its...

This is something I have thought of but always put off until now. With the 20% deadline approaching, it's suddenly become a bit of a priority! :D When installing new avionics, how do people make/order/buy avionics racks? Is there anywhere I can...

Hi

I’ve searched the forums but can’t seem to come across anything close to the answer I’m looking for. Basically I’m planning on taking my 6 month old son up soon but the PA28 I fly only has lap belts in the back. Is this the only way to fit the...

I have recently bought an aircraft that has a Skymap IIIC GPS. The database is way out of date and I am looking for a way to update it.

Any clues please ?

Thanks

Anyone know of a Multi engine piston aircraft for weekday ad-hoc short term dry lease whilst our aircraft is being serviced/ unavailable?
PA31/PA34 preferred but any considered. Midlands/ southern Uk. All pilots commercial MEP min 3500 hrs....

With the flying season coming to a close, looking now at 2019 possibilities. After Sweden's adventure this past June, I need a new challenge and the Malta air rally celebrates its 50th anniversary next year.

From what I have read previously, flying...

Hi everyone

I have been taking some trials etc but it seems difficult to find a school (yup I think I would be better in a school rather than a club as I am not the best socialising person) or at least a club that is not very social. There has been...

Flight plans are required when crossing a FIR boundary, but customs is not required between Schengen countries (most continental European countries; not UK).

So, a flight from the UK landing in France (LFAT or LFAC) and then flying on to Belgium or...

So, it's my first time in the aircraft for a month or so, but I didn't feel really rusty. I was methodical on the pre take off checks, but I didn't get any sense something was wrong until I rotated. And then I sensed something was really wrong....

Recent posts have been relegated to halfway down the page. If stickies were highlighted, it would be easier to know what to ignore. :)

Brand New Helmet

AV III-7 Alpha Eagle 901 Dual visor-carbon fiber cover-factory maxillo faceshield.
Color Platinum
Visor cover options: carbon fiber vision cover (non-NVG)
Microphone & speakers
Cord style-plus tip: coiled-helicopter
Boom...

Channel 4 7pm on Sunday

Should help with new ideas on where to head to on a day out.