Long shot maybe, but here goes.

I arrived in the UK last month and carried out a quick oil change before parking the 182 up and heading away on a commercial flight. I didn't have the equipment to cut open the oil filter, but did send an oil sample...

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...

Am going to be in St Lucia in Feb/March and would like to fly a small aircraft dual Anyone have contacts or suggestions.?

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...

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...

Thanks for the really positive feedback and numerous emails after the Livestream last night, really appreciated!

One point worthy of clarification is the importance of trimming for best glide speed. One email (thanks Mike!) quite rightly...

…. 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:

I’m sure there are lots of you out there that enjoy visiting the smaller, less crowded farm strips and airfields of Britain.

Whether it’s due to local amenities, the scenic walks, or simply to tick off another runway in your logbook, farm strips...

I've got the itch to fly. However the one thing that gets in my way is my weight.

It's meant that I've had to "shop around" more in terms of finding a club that'll allow me to train in their aircraft.

Recently I've started to work...

As a proponent of EC I'll definately by registering to hear what Mike Tetlow has to say.

Registration is free here

Mike Tetlow, uAvionix GA and Military Point of Contact, will discuss the need for Electronic Conspicuity (EC) and the options...

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...

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...

Last updated: 30 Nov 24 Date 100LL inc VAT Name ICAO Notes 12 Sep 2024 £1.98 - Blackbushe EGLK 4 Oct 2024 £2.93 = Bristol EGGD Not a typo! 12 Sep 2024 £1.98 = Carlisle EGNC 1 Nov 2024 £1.95 - Chichester/Goodwood EGHR 1 Sep 2024 £2.06 = Compton Abbas...

Anyone know if this airstrip near Bradwell is still functioning and whether they accept visitors?
Ta
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The CAA has issued updated guidance for air navigation service providers.

The CAA is aware that various electronic means are available to access live aircraft surveillance data in the public domain, with programmes and ‘apps’ developed by a...

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.

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...

Who ate all the pies?

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

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 ;)

In this time of turmoil I was reminded that there is some continuity to cling to.........

Yesterday I went to the annual Vernon service and lunch at Merchant Taylors. This was endowed in the will of one John Vernon who was Master of the Company in...

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

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...

This month’s exclusive FLYER Club members' webinar is with Mark Greenfield, aka Greeners. Join us at 7pm on Tuesday 3 December, when you will be learning life-saving tips on how to make a successful forced landing!

If you are not already a member,...

We're hoping to deploy a patch in the early hours of Weds 4 December to fix the non-consistent forum / main site remain-logged-in problem that has been a headache for a while.

Please don't be surprised if you are logged out when this happens, but...

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...

Mine's tomorrow (Sunday). Rochester - Goodwood - Manston -Rochester.

Must remember camera.......

:afro: :thumright:

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...

Quarter of a Century anniversary, a flight to remember:

Hi All,

I hope this isn’t an abuse of the forum but I’m looking for someone to lead the flying club at Stonar School in Gloucestershire and Holme Grange in Wokingham and I wanted to let the Flyer community know about it.

Blurb below and a links...

Ipad in excellent condition has been used in cover as back up and I am including a ram mount that I didnt use.
Its 5th Gen iOS 16.7 and will be factory reset before shipping. The mount is a little wider than the Ipad & it comes with a stylus...

Hi

I'm looking to get smart meters installed in two properties to take advantage of the Octopus tracker rates.
However I have some technical issues and it seems impossible to speak to someone at my current supplier who has any technical knowledge....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...