A topic to help in discussing CAA Limitations particularly ORL, which is little talked about. Also which is not talked about is removal of medical limitations and how to do this. The CAA Medical Risks seems a closely guarded secret and is difficult...

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?

Flying yesterday only to be surprised by such a massive temperature inversion. On the ground +2°C, 2000ft -1°C, 3000ft +10°C.
5000ft still +10°C.

I know it's high pressure in winter but still interesting.

After a short window when I got to fly a little, there is now snow on the ground in the Cotswolds, the met charts are covered in lines, the TAFs are as long as War and Peace and it's blowing 40knots at 5000 ft with severe icing in the London FIR.

I...

Did a brief search but only found Milty to have posted a Christmas rhyme about it. ChatGPT is the most advanced ChatBot in the world, made by openAI - Anyway google or try it yourself and let it learn from your data and extract your soul...

This topic got me thinking about my first steps to getting the PPL.

Who were the pilots who gave up their afternoons to hurl spotty youths (in my time they were all male but of course not the case now, thank heavens) around the heavens (and often...

I know that this comes up periodically, but what are the current offerings when it comes to logbook software ? I have about 2400 flights which will get transcribed into an Excel spreadsheet at some point in the future (hopefully). I'd want a bit of...

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...

Pencilled in for April 17th :D :D

“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...

SkyDemon now has chart coverage, just in case you fancy a ‘jolly’ :D.

Iceman 8)

So, finally it's time to do my LAPL as I turn 50 this year! But first, a quick rewind...

I was an Air Cadet at school and was lucky enough to get a number of Chipmunk flights and also a Glider Scholarship which I did aged 16 at RAF Kenley. Fast...

Last week I swallowed some plutonium.

It gave me atomic ache :oops:

First flight of the newly restored Constellation at Planes Of Fame, Chino CA. Beautiful aircraft, very nicely filmed. Should be at Oshkosh for those here attending this year.

Allegedly, this technology will be disclosed very soon. I'm looking forward to homebuilding my first spaceship.

I wonder what you all reckon? Is it all nonsense, or are we really on the cusp of an entirely new Paradigm of Physics.? :? :?

s anyone here currently taking a modular course and unable to issue the CPL license due to the new validity rule for theoretical exams? Previously, for example, a holder of a PPL(A) IR license would have their ATPL theory remain valid as long as the...

I spend a bit of time in the car and listening the radio whilst I do things, and rather than listening to angry people on LBC, I thought I might see if there are any decent aviation podcasts that I can learn from.

At home, Alexa did manage to find...

I know we are little airplane folks on here, but some have connections with submarines (some more than others, obviously)

I used to enjoy watching them come & go when I lived in Greenock, & thankfully never ran into any whilst scuba diving...

Hi all,

The Rules of the Air 2015 seem to clearly state position and height information should be transmitted to relevant ATC/AFIS/A/G when transiting the ATZ boundary:
The commander of an aircraft flying within the aerodrome traffic zone of an...

This according to FB
*An update to all of our clients*

It is with a heavy heart that the management team must announce the closure of Wings cafe and its facilities.

As an independent business the owners have tried to push through the various...

Just saw this on the local BBC news site…

Classic plane pilots oppose ageing hangar's closure

Our group trustee has been taken ill and we’ve needed to make a few changes to the way the syndicate operates.

He was the sole remaining signatory on the bank account and, cutting a long story short, we need to set up a new account, as adding...

I’m in the market for a Cirrus and need a buyer’s agent who can handle negotiations with a broker, advise on pre-buy inspections, and guide me through the purchase process. Ideally, they’d be experienced with modern aircraft, Continental engines,...

Hi all,

I am considering the purchase of a brand-new aircraft on the continent and was planning to do some flying within a few hours' radius from the factory, as well as having the first 25-hour maintenance done at the manufacturer’s shop. However,...

#FLY2024 Challenge is over… let's start again! 8)

FLYER invites you to share in the new #FLY2025 Challenge - and you'll see that this year we've tweaked the elements. Some elements might be a bit more attainable than previous years, others might...

OK, prop 90 Fantasy Runway time but why not?

I'm watching Through the Lens's videos of the M25 J10 remodelling (which won't help traffic btw) and keep catching glimpses of Wisley. Also, I flew over it a couple of years ago on approach to Brooklands...

Just started a new logbook. Gave me pause to flick through a few of the old ones.

What strikes me is how even just a couple of words scribbled in the Remarks column (the student I flew with, the weather for the trip, the people I met, the things I...

The ubiquitous PA28 was sixty five years old yesterday! First flight on January 14th 1960 according to the EAA.

Did my PPL on wheezy old 140s then a fair few hours on a Hershey bar winged 180, and certainly retain a soft spot for the latter.

Hello,

Does anyone know if Bicester still accept visiting aircraft?

I saw on website, it's closed from 3rd Sep to 12th Sep, has anyone visited recently?

I was looking to get Mrs motivated for fly + shopping this weekend but it seems I have to...

Can a propeller be a sexy beast? Hartzell's new light weight three-blade Carbon Voyager is the object of our desire. Read more...

Babcock has bought 11 L-39 Albatros jets that used to fly as the Breitling Jet Team for its fighter pilot training academy in France. Read more

In addition to the fine food offerings at weekends a new cafe called 23 has opened at Henstridge
Hours 10- 16.

Fare is panini's, sandwiches, cakes etc and barista coffees n teas.

Sampled yesterday and was good

PS if flying in remember to PPR

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...

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) will launch its first test flight from SaxaVord Spaceport on the isle of Unst in 2025. Read more

I just thought this is something we all should be aware of if flying to Germany in the coming months. Especially if flying into grass strips here and abroad.

Nick.

Head over to the Members' forum for the link to next week's Skivestream!

This Thursday from 7.30pm we are 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...

I thought this was an excellent summary of the basics.

Dr Keeling can fill out the detail!

Thanks to Cookie on FB for pointing to it. Very handy.

A really nasty accident in S Korea.

Bird strikes also suggested as possible cause.

Rob P V2.0

Hi everyone,

Can anyone suggest what might be the closest flying club / school around my city (Milton Keynes) having 172 models of Cessna available for training?

Context: I'm a low-hours PPL who always flew only low-wing PA28 (both while on...

From a US press release.

The German aerospace startup’s shares plunged more than 60% following the news, then slightly pared its losses midday, only to return closer to its opening drop. The stock closed at a new 52-week low for the day, down...

Not sure if this is the right place or not, it not much appreciated if you can point me in the right direction!

Im looking for an old aircraft or helicopter shell as a feature for a Paintball Site.

Nothing too big, complex, or expensive

Anyone...

Please can anyone give me recommendations for airfields in France with hotels within short walking distance? I know of two-Saumur and Vinon-but there must be more. Taxis can be hard to find and sometimes even people so the convenience of a hotel a...

We are getting the 2025 Livestreams underway this week with the intrepid Vicky Auld - Deputy Chief Pilot for the British Antarctic Survey!

Vicky started her 27-year career with the BAS as a wintering meteorologist at the Halley Research Station,...

Well having scrapped our West Country escape, and looking at the forecast, I am guessing there will be lots of tele-watching in our house over the next two weeks.

Our preference is for serial scandi noir - there was a thread in which The Valhalla...

We use their mounts for things various in the RV and the PC - very good.

Our roundy suckery thing stopped performing and kept falling off the side screen. The internal omgomulator wasn't latching on the camular.

Called up to ask what may be the...

Not sure what forum to put this in..

I’ve been watching a series made about 30 years ago, featuring the lives of two fashion designers.
The time period for the series is initially the 1920s

It’s called ‘The House of Elliot’ and features a few...

Four wildfires starting simultaneously in separate locations many miles apart.

Makes you think:

Fodder for the conspiracy theorists methinks. :roll:

Three POB, none was hurt, I doubt it'll buff out