I've experienced more carb icing (in my Beagle Pup, Lycoming O320) in the last three months than I have in total in my previous thirty five years of flying. On the ground and in the air. Is it the unusual weather we've been having, or should I be...

The warm summer weather is more or less here (it's just started raining outside!), so where's a good UK destination with a beach that's close by and easy to get to?

Bolt Head - a downhill walk into town and the beaches around Salcombe
Lee 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?

I was given a Lovefilm voucher recently, and have found the series of CDs containing aggregations of WW2 RAF films now held at IWM.

In the 43-44 CD, one film is on tips to Pilots (sic, not apparently Navigators/Observers) on planning and executing...

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 I’d...

#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...

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...

Downloaded onto Sony Ericson and works fine, great program by the way.

Stephen

Just tried to download weight and balance prog onto LG8110. About 90% seems to get downloaded and then the pc program locks up. Size of file then shown on mobile is 0K

This is a split from the Fly In Forum for mature discussion..... :mrgreen:

When it is advertised and touted as a weekend of merriment and fun and turns out to be rather disappointing with some quite miffed visitors......

Previous Fly Ins at said...

This arrived by email yesterday - Fwd for info:

Shobdon Airfield Temporary Restrictions

Temporary restrictions on aerodrome operations and opening hours on ATS staff shortage days

During training of new staff in the Shobdon Air Traffic...

Hi,

I believe this is my first post here and I am looking for some general advice and pointers. I am in my early 30's and hold a UK-Issued ATPL (unfrozen). In late 2022, I unfortunately went through a period of poor health, both mentally and...

My 3 kids play, basically I’m a “hockey dad”…6 days out of 7 are hockey related.

I know it’s not a popular sport - it’s too feckin complicated.

Just curious if anyone else around here is into the sport, or I’m an “n of 1” in the parish.

Kinda...

At my examination recently, the AME has informed me that the CAA now require the above for the re issue of my certificate.
My blood pressure, weight, Cholesterol and bloods all within the recommended range. Has anybody else been so advised, or Is...

I have thought it odd that on an IR you have a specific PBN sign off but nothing on an IR(R), just seen this which raises the question - can you legally fly an RNP approach with an IR(R)?

A genuine question, not merely speculative.

On the stretch of the M25 near me there has been a 50 mph speed limit imposed for at least 2 months, even though there are no roadworks, there has been light traffic and the weather conditions have been...

I am always amused by corrections to grammar, apostrophe abuse, spelling, use of acronyms and phraseology which is weird as I left school at 16 so have no English mastery whatsoever.
However, it has occurred to me in aviation that some errors are...

But you need two altimeters for CAS/IFR....and ADF...and dual COMs boxes...

Since CAS starts at E and includes D maybe more important than GPS: even for IMCers ;)

Two altimeters are actually only required for IFR in class A/B/C. For class D/E...

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I'm currently with flycovered but due for renewal soon. Had an email saying their underwriters are pulling out of general aviation so they will no longer be able to renew existing customers or take on new ones.

Anyone else had this recently? It...

Your brains are needed:
After 30-odd years in 'Group A', I'm thinking of moving to microlights. I did my differences training in a C42 and I've had a couple of lessons in a Thruster T600N - which I like immensely.
I want to be able to land in...

Tonight is the night.
But don't mention the 'code word'.

Afternoon
I plan a 7/10 day tour of Ireland in June .We will depart Haverford West and arrive at Waterford. I would then like to fly clockwise first south and then up the western coast before crossing into Oban/Glenforsa via NI. We would ideally...

Over the past weekend I haven’t been able to get into the forums to post.

On Saturday I appeared to be logged out so clicked on sign in. This didn’t take me to the usual page to enter username and password, it seemed to bypass that and took me...

Last week I swallowed some plutonium.

It gave me atomic ache :oops:

Here's a flight of note in a Eurofox, an attempt at John O'Groats to Lands End which turned back? Currently heading back to Norn Ireland. Maybe they need a pee :lol:

Not their first mega flight apparently...

ACR Rapid Ditch Express Emergency Grab Bag.
Keep all your essential emergency kit together with this buoyant grab bag. The bag will float and has various pockets to keep your safety gear at the ready including an external EPIRB pouch. Shoulder strap...

I witnessed a serious act of bad airmanship that led to a bad landing and a damaged aeroplane.
The Sport Cruiser was on very short final when a Pitts Special pilot who was obviously annoyed committed an act of Air Rage.
He flew close past the Sport...

I’ve been waiting six weeks for a set of rudder cables to be made for the Aircoupe by some company in Scotland.

This morning I get a message that they will be ready 12/06/2025 WTF! For cables that take a couple of hours to make.

Is there anyone...

I know Aircraft are already persona non grata at Bicester but a hangar fire straight after old Sarum seems a tad suspect to me?!?

In these hot days, iPads, even iPhones, can overheat and die, especially when on bright screen to overcome the sun's brightness, and on constant GPS and processing power demanded by a moving map, which means additionally that you have to charge it....

I don't have much hope, however no harm in asking.

I subscribe to OS Maps and run the app on my Samsung S22. It over reads by 10% plus on mileage covered.

Whilst it is easy to assume it is all down to the phone's GPS, peculiarly when I record the...

Last updated: 10 May 25 Date 100LL inc VAT Name ICAO Notes 30 Jan 2025 £1.98 = Blackbushe EGLK 17 Apr 2025 £1.89 - Chichester/Goodwood EGHR 1 Mar 2025 £1.76 = Earls Colne EGSR Reduced landing fee if uplifting more than 50 litres 17 Sep 2025 £1.86 -...

What utter PC twaddle. Probably dreamt up by some precious from human remains with a fresh colouring in degree :pirat:

However, a quick peruse shows that DIKAS, PENIL, RATAS and BALIX are still there..... :thumleft:

This applies to anyone here as well!

Just seen some of this as it delayed the news half an hour. I can hardly contain my overpowering indifference :roll:

Planning inspectorate decision approved

This week, Dave White will be leading chat on a favourite aviation summer subject: Channel crossings! Whether you’re a first-timer or an old-timer, join us as we discuss the ins and outs, favourite routings and the adventures in store on the other...

I've been trying to do exactly that and checked it at preview stage but it didnt work. It might be a Mac thing. Will try again from a pc so thanks !

I have absolutely no idea about fitting it, but a few rambling thoughts:

It took a while to get ours interfacing properly with the HSI and autopilot properly, but I am guessing that this may not be an issue??? It will obviously need a decent...

Organised by the West Scotland Flyers a rare chance for a social gathering at the small but perfectly formed Cumbernauld.

Tragic loss of life especially after all he's been through after last two years.

But are the Italians serious in thinking survivors may be alive in air pockets after over three days? :(

Not having been there before, and getting slightly impatient, as well as missing this lovely run of weather, can I ask those who have been through this, how long the permit to fly process is between test flying (full renovation after 23 years of...

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

Soooooo….. just got my new chart and Doncaster airspace is still there!
Why? Because it’s NOTAM ed inactive not removed.
I always thought if changes were more than 90 days they went into the AIP?
Have I been misinformed?

Hi everyone,

I've reposted this here as I think I may have posted incorrectly to begin with.

I've been reading up on some of the CAA proposals and primarily the proposed option to credit microlight hours towards the PPL.

What I was then...

Right, so G-CBME has been flying around for years now, always circling, always buzzing about. I had a look and keep seeing it appear on a forum or the news, it’s just constantly up there doing loops.

A while back, I see it was found out it was used...

One of the big names in the aerobatic world sadly died in an accident at Langley AFB today. Very sad.

I read this with interest and I'll certainly try and see Ocean

Like many on hear I suspect, Attenborough has been a significant part of my education throughout my life. I also remember Cousteau, serious pioneers of getting people to think about...

Maybe someone knows...

A friend of mine has asked me to ferry an aeroplane he's buying from Germany to UK. The aeroplane is French registered in the historic category.

I have a UK Part FCL PPL and a UK ANO PPL, which are not suitable.

Is it...