My crosswind landings have never been particulary tidy, mainly due to flying from places with multiple runways, though if I'm honest I do tend to choose days to fly that would not test me in this regards.
My usual technique is crab then a very late...

Hi,

I’m going a little round in circles, when “upgrading” to flying an arrow (from a warrior) you have to undertake VP Prop and Retractable Training i get that, but how long and do you need to be tested or is just when the instructor says that you...

Rob P

Is. LAPL medical enough to fly in Europe or do we need a class 2

Pete

During the four week public beta of the site, could you post any snags in this thread please?

Thanks for your help

Ian & team

Folks

After a seven year hiatus, I'm three hours into training to renew my PPL.

I'm doing the training away from home: I've found myself doing some consultancy work for the next few months, and was looking for something constructive to do in the...

We have accepted an offer on my Lad's apartment in Manchester - £128k. Sold through PB, they are now trying to insist we use their conveyancing service.... OK, so long as they are competitive.

Got 4 quotes - around £750 - £850, all checked with no...

Ukraine gliding is different to how we do it in the UK!

What to do with an Antonov 2, six Blanik gliders and 1 tow rope (and a huge runway). Watch it all, as the last 20 seconds is very interesting.

In the first few seconds, I thought there was...

We’ve brought the kids down to see the aeroplanes have some lunch. Any forumites around?

Eurovision. Gosh.

Rob P

Just picked up a Facebook post:

"After much thought and deliberation, unfortunately we will be returning to a 5 day a week operation.
As from Sunday 15th May we will again be closing to the general public on SUNDAYS and MONDAYS until further...

What is your opinion if push comes to shove ? Maybe just brinkmanship but it is looking mighty close. Should we, could we, as part of a joint effort, support the Ukraine militarily ? Or, will we be witness to an updated version of 1930s appeasement ?

In excellent condition, runs Skydemon without any issues. Also has 4G SIM card slot for mobile data connectivity. 16GB + SD Card slot, Wi-Fi + 4G, 8.4in - White, with fast charger and lead.

£45 + £6 p&p or collection from St Pauls in London on...

It was a delight to attend the AGM at Sherburn today, a laid back and pleasant affair with breakfast baps and a cup of tea prior to the event, a gentle run through of the State of the Union and the finances - which showed a great turnround from loss...

Can anyone give me a rundown of landing /parking fees at Southend. I’ve tried calling the a Jet centre all over Easter and just get voicemail., or even a contact number.

After an avionics upgrade, we have a surplus Jeppesen Skybound adaptor for updating Nav databases in Garmin 430/530.

Boxed, and in fully working condition. £35 inc postage.

Edited to add now sold.

I've recently started flying lessons at Cambridge Aero Club, and since I've found these forums very helpful in figuring out where and how to start (e.g. MSGr's thread about costs), I thought I would say hi!

After having occasionally thought about...

It seems that like the Pilot's Hub a week or so ago you can not get food in the Flight Deck Cafe unless you previously booked a table.
For drinks you're given a number to place on one of the many free tables, and then you wait and wait and wait for...

I’m currently in the midst of my PPL and have been recording the lessons for my own review, however, I’d like to add cockpit audio into the mix so I can review instructor feedback properly. I noticed a couple of days ago that our aircraft are fitted...

Hi all.
I'm looking at replacing the lower undercarriage legs on my jodel D112.
Sandalwoodservices sell one. The other POA.
Not sure if they are still trading.
I want to replace the legs as the toed in one's fitted are chewing up my very expensive...

Hi,

My query is, with a Part-FCL PPL(A) issued in the UK in 2022 (ie: post Brexit!), can I still fly to and land in Europe? My understanding is the restriction is on flying EASA registered aircraft, not flying to and landing in EASA territory. Is...

A very pleasant day out, Leicester continues to be a very amicable and accommodating place.

Needed recurrent circuits for me and the other pilot in the PC-12, did a deal for 6 circuits - thank you, we stayed a bit higher and a little further...

Evening all,

Bit of an intro. I thought I'd done one already but seems like it was not posted or I didn't press the right button.

Was in the ATC as a yoof and did as much flying as I could. Uni, life, SWMBO, job etc. in the intervening years...

I believe my altimeter is 3 millibar (100’ ish) wrong.

Comparing with others in the hangar, by setting each one to 0 feet, gives a different QFE on the sub scale. Mine is around 100’ low.

There’s a small screw next the the knurled knob which...

My name is down as the owner/operator on several aircraft. Two of which are being used for training.

In the event that another instructor has a claim, how is this likely to increase my policies in the future?

I guess I’m trying to work out the...

Hi all

We'd like your help and suggestions with an initiative for 2022 which we're calling Fly2022: A Challenge for the FLYER community

The idea is simple: a target of flying time for 2022 of... 2022 minutes. That’s 33 hours 42 mins which is a...

I need to pick up my mother in law in June. She lives in Stade (Niedersachsen). Obvious places to choose are Hamburg, Bremen or Nordholz with the latter being the easiest. Does anyone have experience of landing there in recent times?

We would all like to know about and join in celebrating noteworthy milestones along the path of your aviation career - whether that be private or commercial. This thread allows all those steps to be cast into internet eternity forever more.

Please...

Formal notice has been given by SASO No.22 Group that Linton effectively closes on 18 Dec 20, though official disestablishment of the airfield, ATZ, MATZ and LARS will occur on 31st Dec with removal from MAIP etc.

The ACP covering this is here -...

Says Paul Bertorelli:

The Red Bull Plane Swap* is live on at midnight UK time. Two pilots/skydivers, two C182s etc etc

Might be worth a watch, if you can get through what I imagine will be quite a bit of whoop whoop hype.

Ian
* Of course I know that a plane is a...

It's the Appliance of Science.
Be amazed! :D

(And there's a proper 'Like' button, too. :thumright: )

Saw this on the LAA website.

LAA “GRASS ROOTS FLY IN”
POPHAM AIRFIELD

2nd to 4th September 2022

The LAA will be heading for the green grass of Popham Airfield in Hampshire for a new event on 2nd, 3rd, 4th September 2022. The LAA Grass Roots...

Just ranting really.

Just going through the process of adding the MEP to my UK CPL. To do this I have to prove that I have over 70 hours PiC of aeroplanes.

Which I had to have umpty years ago to get my CPL, and clearly those hours haven't...

The British Women Pilots' Association scholarships are open. 23 on offer this year, worth over £45,000, for ground school and flying, for all levels of experience and all types of aviation.

- Five BWPA Flying Start Scholarships, one sponsored by...

Loving the look of the Forum today. It was worth all the aggravation to get the new, clean version.

Rob P :clap: :clap: :clap:

I'm looking to replace my undercarriage legs on my Jodel D112 this winter with straight legs as the tyre wear is horrendous on tarmac.
I'm looking to buy a set or get a pair made.
Does anyone know where I could get engineering drawings for the...

Can anyone confirm if the vector app is not available at present?

I carried out a permanent install of the PAW this week and we took the aircraft on a test flight yesterday. The mode s track is available in the usual apps but when I tried vector...

Well clearly things haven't quite gone to plan!

To cut a long and frustrating story short, testing revealed some problems during data/user/member migration. We've been working on resolving that, and hopefully today will see final testing and...

AeroExpo was due to be held on 16-18 June as a combined event with RotorTech.

Looking for recommendations for a new insurer. NFU started out competitive but despite some gentle chiding are now 6x the cheapest quote and 2x an insurer I'd be prepared to trust might pay out. Needs to be one that can cope with stables, horses,...

My first proper lesson . ...

Woke up to fog, rang aerodrome, they reported decent cloud base and some blue sky.

As I drove down the weather improved and we ended up with scattered above 3,000', blue skies, wind light, almost straight down the...

Blimey, it must be…

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I'm sure this has ben done to death but on using the search facility nothing really answered my questions so.....

Having been to France and CH Islands I'm familiar with filing FPL's and GAR forms. However, on thinking of a trip to...

Really? Sfc upwards THAT far away? (Will try and find a link)
And so carefully thought out :roll: for example
No kites UNDER 2kg? At least kiddies at parties who trip and let go of their jubilee helium balloon will be under the age of prosecution...

Several of my regular walks take me through fields of cows (and sometimes bulls).

It's never really been a problem. I tend to make sure I don't startle them, give a wide berth to any with calves, and normally they just casually move off the...

Hi! I've not been on here for quite a while, I'm just trying to get my head around navigation, my problem is: the POH for the Piper 28 Warrior, page 5.19, in the Performance charts, Maximum rate of climb, the example shows PA = 5000ft, OAT = 16*,...

I thought this looming problem might have figured on the Forum by now.

International standards are changing so this additive will be banned in the not too distant future.

By coincidence I used to be able to see the only factory making this stuff...