On 9th July I had what can only be described as a Cat A airprox with the Reds.
I didn't bother to report, as I have zero faith or belief in the UKAB. Every interaction I've had with them has been entirely negative, and their comments totally...
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 consultation ends on May 6 (It relates to Guidance Material and Acceptable Means of Compliance), here;s a short video of a chat I had with Ed Bellamy who is the CAA Policy Officer heading up this project.
The Jackaroo Café is now open daily from 9:30 to 14:45 in our Airstream trailer, located in the new Airfield Viewing Area, serving a variety of food and drinks.
I had a look at previous forum posts about this subject but it seems it has not been discussed for some time so thought it was time for a refresh (just like my interior!).
Does anyone have any recent experience on refurbing interiors,...
I’m moving from Berlin to London in August and plan to bring my plane, a 1974 Grumman Traveler on German register. Hangarage/parking is almost sorted, however I struggle to find a sensible maintenance/annual setup.
Brief visit to Kemble yesterday for fuel & tea; hospitable as always.
It was evident that:
1. The procedures with RIAT are pretty sensible.
2. The AIC describing them is poorly written.
3. Very few of the pilots on frequency properly...
We’re now moving into our summer Livestream schedule, but the good news is that rather than taking a break as in previous years, we’ll still be broadcasting weekly! Until mid-September, we’ll be live during the day time, and the first Livestream is...
Not only is the sunken ship - whose masts can still be seen - full of high explosives but there are now flying restrictions in place until further notice. Read more
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...
Two years ago, I hit my half century. I didn't get divorced (I did that in 2018). I didn't buy a Porsche 911 (I did that in 2019). But there seemed to be an itch that needed to be scratched, and I didn't know what it was. I have done lots of...
I am but a mere VFR sunny-weather pilot, so forgive me if I don't know the answer to this question BUT: are there any maximum speed restrictions in Class G?
My understanding was that under 3,000 feet you were restricted to 140kts - but have I got...
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Just had a new TT31 transponder fitted and am having trouble with the ENT (entry) button in that it doesn’t work. Tried emailing Trig support and no reply. Tried ringing Edinburgh this morning and unable to connect by phone. All I get is a...
A seed was sown by a well-known student forumite (take a bow @t6harvard) that it might be nice to have a thread for relatively newly qualified students to share their first new flight experiences as inspiration for current students and ideas for...
Faced with the high cost of a potential ecg stress test to maintain a rarely used CRI rating, I have decided to instead try to renew my Class 1 medical and Canadian Class 2 instructor rating.
The instructor rating is important for my credibility....
FLYER Club members : Head over to the members' forum if you are interested in joining the recording of an interview with James Holland about the situation at RAF Scampton.
10am on Monday 14 July.
The interview will be edited and shown during a...
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...
Visited Woking today for the first time in years. Barrier opened straight away when I went in and parked, but when I tried to leave, the machine refused to recognise my registration number at the ticket machine. Eventually it did and I paid my £2.20...
The current thread on AI and a report that Google will never make its carbon zero targets due increasing worldwide computer usage, made me wonder more about the unseen cost to the environment caused by server farms.
I have connected a set of TP-Link TL-WPA4221 KIT powerline adapters to a Unifi UDM Pro router/switch/modem, and they are paired and talking to each other. I can connect to the extender unit via wi-fi, but when I do I can't then access the internet,...
Oh dear….! I’ve been in three times since Madonna’s ex took over the reigns, still undecided on catering as it and the service have been at both ends of the scale….!
I’am prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt, we’re it another airfield...
Using the standard charging cable, I can leave the SkyEcho2 on charge for days, but when I come to use it, the unit loses power (battery indicator from green to olive to red to off) very quickly, perhaps a maximum of 20 minutes. Is this a sign of a...
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...