Is PPL better than an A-level if I was going for a fully funded scheme such as ba speedbird? And also, would I be more likely to be selected with a PPL compared to everyone else? And also, what would set me apart even more to have a higher success...

Given the upcoming sale, its amazing to see such a positive spin on what is from the outside a worsening situation with current management at Gloucestershire Airport.

Cant believe any operator or tenant is happy to see the airport close or...

I mean METAR, some are really huge !

RyanAir won't have enough fuel to get these in ATIS?

METAR LFPG 011100Z 15009KT 120V180 1500 0900 R27L/1700D R09R/1900U R26R/1700D R08L/1800N R26L/1800U R08R/2000U R27R/1300U R09L/1600D BCFG SCT001 BKN002...

Has anyone else used this new feature in SD via a Bluetooth to RS232 device to control their Funke ATR833 (the oblong version) radio via the serial input line ?

I have just ordered the recommended Bluetooth interface and would be interested if...

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...

On 13th November, I tempted fate and wrote on our syndicate WhatsApp group chat that " is in excellent condition "; for a few weeks prior it had been a bit iffy and the owners were asking aircraft to do power checks on the apron and use...

I don't know whether anyone else has done this (forgive me if this is a commonly known thing) but I have coded all the FMC areas into SkyDemon Custom Data, so you can see the boundaries.

I have checked them reasonably carefully, but obviously there...

Who ate all the pies?

…. until 2026.
How sad that a premier (albeit ex UK) manufacturer with its long history have more or less given up on the UK for now.

At least you now own a piece of history @RobP
:wink:

Excelletn stuff. About time the wx cooperated!

FL 60 (60,000ft).

I thought 60,000 ft would be FL 600

After all 10,000 ft is FL 100 even your average C150 can manage FL60 and even FL 100

This week we’re welcoming US display ace Eric Tucker, whose signature stunts include landing a J3 cub on top of an ambulance. As you do! His displays combine aerobatic skill with comedy to entertaining effect, resulting in such riotous routines as...

:D

A student became lost during a solo cross-country flight. While attempting to locate the aircraft on radar, ATC asked, What was your last known position? Student: When I was number one for takeoff.

I learnt to fly at Fullerton, LA so took an interest in this recent incident:

So would you in similar circumstances in a very built up area, with light industrial sheds all around, highways and a main railway just beyond boundary of the active...

Congratulations, Neil :D I thought you'd finally get it done today, a fine day for flying almost everywhere, I think. Nice pictures.

Muttley: yes, tomorrow ;)

Quite a long read, but IMHO does a reasonable job of outlining the trade-offs

Top line summary:

.... the impact of converting the MLLR to class G will now be taken through to the Amend phase of the CAP 1991 process, as will raising the current...

It seems that if someone is on one's foe list but they have started a thread, that thread is visible nevertheless.

*It's the MSFS account for the nosey ones.

Some good aviation news for once.

Never been mentioned on here before but a heartwarming story of perseverance.

Range very accomodating -- they did a cracking talk at the flying club Christmas Do a few years ago, and have taken group round the tower there to see how they operate. They are very keen to maintain good relations with GA.

If you are there in the...

It seems like yesterday that we put last year's thread to rest, but it's back :thumleft:

The nights are pulling in, so soon it'll be the only thing to keep us going until Christmas.

I'll do my best to provide the usual upbeat reports, but I'm...

Looking forward to a nice drop of antifreeze and 3-nitrooxypropanol with my milk, dairy products and meat. :wink:

Hi all,

Quick question regarding the 90 day rule for carrying pax.

I have an EASA (A) PPL, and today I completed a check flight at a new club. I am looking to fly with a friend who also holds a PPL and flies at the same club.

I've done a...

Sky Echo 2 in as new condition for sale.

Used whilst hiring aircraft. Subsequently purchased an aircraft which has inbuilt solution so no longer required.

Looking for £300 ( was £649 new).

At 1630 local each night the sound of a bugle call drifts across the Rob P cottage, followed by the National Anthem and the Star Spangled Banner.

This signifies that all the toys have been tucked away on Lakenheath Base, and hundreds of US citizens...

The book is now out (may not be applicable to Flyer readers :D).

Iceman 8)

I think not.
Our C182 has just completed an Autopilot upgrade. Functional airtest ok. We need an RNP/ILS to check the Coupled Approach function, one approach and go around.
Southampton is the nearest to the avionics facility. Listening out today on...

Not so much a thought experiment as a peek into the future.

Assuming that there's no useful vaccine, what's the exit strategy from this Covid mess for families, the economy, society, education, government... everything?

The CAA Drone guide seems to give sub 250grm drone operators pretty much a free hand on where they fly in unrestricted airspace.

Is there a distance where you would consider "line of sight" not possible? I know the code says "not...

Interesting CNN article on a favourite subject of mine, the cholesterol fest treat that is a full English (or Scottish, or Irish, or Welsh)…

p.s. tinned tomatoes and/or chips? No thanks. The Hawksmoor? Yes please, need to sample that one!

Hi there,

I'm based at Popham and looking for somewhere not too far away to carry out a compass swing on our aircraft. Does anyone know of an airfield say within 45 mins flying time that has an up to date compass base we could use ? Bournemouth...

I was just going to leave a book recommendation here, but given the time of year coming up I thought it would make more sense to start a thread for others to recommend reading or book-related gift ideas either for yourselves or the other pilots in...

Anyone experienced this yet?

A bar fitment that automatically pours Guinness (from a can) including the ritual two minute pause halfway through.

It made me smile.

Rob P V2.0

Does anyone on here have a contact number for this department? The CAA switchboard doesn't and advise all communication must be by email. Which is fine if they have the courtesy to reply to you. CAP1422 says that all investigations should be...

Hey all,

Looking for recommendations for women's flying boots. My walking boots are great for glider flying but rubbish for Tiger Moth/Rearwin flying, need something a little lighter and less clumpy.

Google brings up loads of results for men's...

I used to receive these monthly reports, then the CAA moved the reports over to a Sharepoint system.
Since that happened I can't re-register for access due to a mismatch between my original CAA login details and my Sharepoint access.
I replied back...

Hi,
our leisure and tourism dept now have themselves a cabin in one of our classrooms and they want to run smoke drills in there but our site team have said NO.
Does anyone have any suggestions for places that might do this sort of thing?
We are in...

My Youtube browsing got me on to the Vendee solo round the world non stop race, it's been quite an eye opener for me.

Fortunately I dropped in on it at the start and have been hooked even though I know nothing about sailing,.

I was amazed to see...

So, not before time, it's farewell to the ever-gurning Greg Wallace as the volume of complaints about his behaviour from those who work with him have reached a level even the BBC can't ignore any longer.

Rob P V2.0

The free landings for FLYER Club Members in December will be:
Lee on Solent
Audley End
Yatesbury
Tibenham
Sandown (50%)

That could save most GA pilots around £59. That is a LOT compared to monthly Club membership, at £5, and would more than cover...

I review places now and again. Usually 5 or 2 stars, they were either good or bad.

2 Star reviews always get a reason, an explanation and constructive suggestions.

Went to our local last Thursday..... dire ! Heating off, no hand pull beer,...

NATS to consult on its own plan for airspace modernisation which would result in a monopoly and probable charging for General Aviation users Read more

We were bowled over by the response to last year's #FLY2023 Challenge and Russ Pinder is a worthy winner - a Bose A30 headset will be on its way to Russ very soon.

Did you see the FLYER Livestream with Russ? It's here:

The #FLY2024 Challenge has...

Hangar broken into at 0100 on Monday 18 Nov. Fortunately no vandalism of aircraft, but stolen items include a new Mountfield tractor mower and tool boxes containing tools, test equipment and spares of value only to a light aircraft engineer. Other...

I'd have thought it required mens rea.

Something doesn't stack up in the Louise Haigh case.

If it was an honest mistake she'd have told the police exactly that and they'd have had no further interest. Probably wouldn't even have been brought in...

After being “rear - ended” this afternoon, and wondering whether it might have been a “crash for cash” thing, I think the time has come to install a dash cam, with both front and rear facing lenses.

Any recommendations ?
Car is a 10 Yr old Lexus...

Further to House of Commons debate. Don't mention Harold Shipman. Who muttered something about abuse of the system.

When CAP 2163 was published in August 2021, I wrote to LAA Engineering expressing an interest in getting my 480Kg Eurostar SL re-classified as a microlight.

Following a long exchange of emails and with LAA Engineering continuing to insist that my...

Until very recently LAA Permit revalidations were turned around in a day.

In the days of post it was usually post Monday, receive the new stuff Wednesday - excellent service.

In the last couple of years, where the excellent new Chief Inspector...

All - I've been having the same issues as others in that every few weeks I find I can log into FLYER, but not the forum.

After some trial and error, this is the solution that works for me:

1) Clear your cookies. If, like me, you don't want to do...