I am preparing myself for my first sole-ownership a/c purchase. I have done a lot of research about the buying process and it got me asking a question - what benefits/advantages does purchasing from a broker give the buyer - if any?

I am aware...

We have an old Garmin 295 mounted on the column of the Robin, the screen of which may be giving up the ghost. Does anyone have a Garmin 295 that they don't use anymore that they would be willing to part with ?

Iceman 8)

Cavendish Aviation
We're hosting a fly in at our Earls Colne (EGSR) HQ in Essex across the weekend of 23/24 September.

All pilots are welcome to attend the fly in which will run 10am – 4pm on both days.

We'll be showcasing our latest Socata TB...

Trying to get to grips with insurance for my first aircraft.

LAA has a newish scheme with Air Courtages but there are two elements/options; Aircraft attached, and pilot attached.

Which is most appropriate for a sole owner of a 2 seater LAA...

An Ozee Exeat flight suit, size XL Long. Colour: Blue and Black

Literally only used once (weightshift flying wasn't for me).

£50 plus reasonable postage (or fly into my strip and collect).

An interesting new initiative, that seems like a jolly good idea on multiple levels. Bringing pilots together, teaching useful stuff you don't learn on the PPL course, exposing the world to the BMAA and what it does....

BMAA Courses for pilots .

G

Good Evening,

I am looking for a set of PPL Manuals.

These will be used for the Air Cadets, so Cheap if possible.

Would prefer the Air Pilots Manuals (APM)

Please let me know if you have a set that you are happy to part with.

Thanks
NH

Alpha Eagle Helmet

Mint condition, GA twin plugs
Clear and tinted visor with hard cover
Size - Medium

With soft helmet bag

(Same as seen used on police helicopters etc..)

Can send photos by email

£500

Hello,

There's some flying to be found for some of us this weekend, west is generally best; more below.

All of my autumn and early winter Aviation Weather School (Part 1) courses are now full, but I have announced course date of Saturday 3rd March...

It does link to aviation but also engineering so I've put it here.

As part of the Lower Derwent Mills Discovery Days there's a tour at Rolls Royce's Light Alloy Foundry - aero engines from WW1 to Merlin to Jet engines, some car engines and a few...

I am looking to sell my Cirrus 'Original' Leather/Sheepskin flying jacket - size Large. This is a fantastic jacket for both flying or that open top classic car. It is in excellent condition, there has been a repair to one of the seams carried out by...

I am looking to sell my Alpha Industries Flying Jacket - size Large.

Just the job to keep someone warm as winter approaches - condition is excellent.

I am asking £60 (plus any shipping charges if required) - retails on Transair for £115.

It's come the time to sell my A20 (non Bluetooth) headset. It's done me well through my commercial/instrument rating/Learjet flying, now I fly a global express I would like a lighter airline type headset as this is slightly too large to lug around...

Would you like to play a key role in providing training support for the RAF aircrew on the F-35 Lightning II programme? We currently have vacancies for Simulator Instructor Pilots at our site at RAF Marham.

As an F-35 Simulator Instructor Pilot,...

The World Aerobatics Championships is currently underway in South Africa

There have been two rounds so far. British champion Gerald Cooper is currently in 5th place with a score of 77% (the leader is Alexandre Orlowski on 80%)

Phil Burgess, an...

Kelly Aerospace 60 amp alternator and NDM oil cooler, both ex Lycoming 0-320.
3 month month money back guarantee. Offers to John 01761 221325 before 8pm.

Westonzoyland. Substantially constructed T Hanger 36ft X 24ft with full opening doors, available on this excellent site. Two level grass runways with good approaches. Club house facilities. Contact John 01761 221325 before 8pm or email to...

Hi

I am new here and was just wondering if I am new here and was just wondering if possibly I could possibly get some advice on what to do and what to expect on the following.
I have been contacted by a CAA investigating officer who is...

This weekend. Anyone going?

Hey,

Not sure if any of you guys on here are coming tommrow but hope some of you make it.

Weather looks OK, some scattered showers around, the south of the UK looks best.

I always enjoy a burger a LFA Hanger B. Hope to see you there. :thumleft:

Next Talk Wednesday 13th September at 8 pm

Guest Speaker: Rusty Waughman
Subject : The Berlin Airlift

Location: Duke of Marlborough Hotel, Woodstock , OX20 1HT

Guest entry is £3 each and includes sandwiches after the talk, or you can join the...

Our last fly in of the year is being held on Sunday 10 September.

No PPR, no landing fees (donations welcome). BBQ from 12 ish and cake available.

We will also be hosting a visit by Border Force who are keen to speak to the flying community re...

This morning I'll be mostly sat in a dusty and hot aircraft but my thoughts and wishes will be with a true friend some thousands of miles away.

Those who need to know, know.

.. with JAM visit afterwards, of course :)

Any Forumites planning to go ?

Looking for full time instructors.
Salary plus bonuses and relevant rating renewals part of the package.

I was determined not to miss this years LAA Rally after having to turn back last year because of bad weather over the hills just south of Greenham Common.
As is usual, I chose the wrong day this year, Sunday, as a front was rapidly approaching from...

Hi
Did somebody land there and visit toledo.I am looking for a way to go to Toledo.And do you have advises for the landing there.
Thanks

Hey.

This year seems to be flying by. Been a good few types into Lee airfield so far this month.

Start with today..

11th..

Westland Sea King HAS5 XV666 Lee on Solent Airfield 2017 (2) by Richard Davies , on Flickr

Westland Sea King HAS5...

Hello,

I hope you had a good Bank Holiday weekend? Saturday is certainly the pick of the days this weekend, more below.

All of my autumn and early winter Aviation Weather School (Part 1) courses are now full, but I have just announced a new course...

Two YouTubers have decided to buy a Cessna 210 and embark on a flight around the world, documenting their journey in a series of Youtube vlogs as they go.

10 episodes so far. First episode here:
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(More can be found on their channel)...

new scheme launched to enrol GA airfields, flying clubs etc into offering advice to their local drone users to help them be more aware of the local flying underway / airspace rules etc. And, of course, an opportunity show them how wonderful GA is :D...

I thought that this study was quite intriguing.

I have three issues of the "Flight" weekly journal of the RAeC from June and July of 1913, original copies bought some years ago from an antiquarian book fair. The original annual subscription was 15 shillings, but I'm afraid due to...

Flying's got to be the way to travel to Cornwall on a Bank Holiday weekend and over water surely.
For St Mary's Isle of Scilly the weather looked settled and cloud free for Sunday/Monday however St Mary's closed Sundays plus no fuel and Lands End...

A bunch of us from Leicester flew in four aircraft to Great Oakley today and took a pic-a-nic (Boo-Boo).

The most difficult thing was finding where to leave a landing fee, so we left some cash under the salt-pot on the kitchen table...I hope you...

They receive 1200 items per day!

Hi

My last Class 2 medical expired in 2007.

I was thinking of renewing my Class 2 medical to then revalidate my old JAR FCL CAA PPL licence (SEP rating). However unfortunately I have recently suffered moderate hearing loss (50db at certain...

After the Summer weather came to a classic British end, I decided to invite Sarah and her best friend Nelle; whom was on a study abroad programme in London to experience my love of flying. This is how the experience turned out for them!

I need some spared for the flying school. Passive budget jobbies.

No English version availage yet, but the pictures in the infobae link show how little of the wreckage was visible.

SportAir based at Goodwood has a few spaces left. Two lovely DR400, 180 and 160 hp. Tomahawk and an American Champion Super Decathlon. All immaculate, new Norvic engines, £85/ month and rates from £75/£120//£135/££145 hour which includes everything...

Hope some of you can make it, you are all welcome to come and join us.
G-ANPK (North Weald Marshalling Team)

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th
September 2017

Rougham Airfield
(Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk)
Auster & Piper
Museum Visit by Air
(ALL...

BBC Four is repeating this interesting series on the Brain presented by neuroscientist Dr David Eagleman.

He treads a careful balance, making it interesting but not *so* scientific as to alienate a mainstream audience (if BBC Four has such a...

Many thanks to Haverfordwest from G-ATTI and crew. We'd planned an overnight stay at Welshpool but instead of flying directly from Shoreham routed to Haverfordwest for refuelling and a scenic trip up the west coast as far as Aberystwyth....

As I had a FLYER free landing fee voucher it seemed rude not to use it; its only a short flight from my base airfield at Full Sutton. I have never been to Beverley before, criminal really as it is just up the road.

I put a couple of videos together...

Equity or non equity partner for a single engine turboprop in the South East .. Biggin Hill or Shoreham

Aircraft not yet purchased so partner can potentially influence aircraft decision.

Currently looking at P210 Silver Eagle, PA46 Jetprop, Piper...

Programme now online, although tickets not yet on sale:

The 'filter by theme' tool there is quite useful.

A couple of aviation-related events might interest Forumites:

9 Oct: women in Luftwaffe

10 Oct: 100 years of RAF:

Otherwise usual...

LAA Andover Strut Fly-In at Barton Ashes
Andover Strut are holding their annual Fly-In and bbq at Barton Ashes airstrip in Hampshire on Sunday 27th August, from 1200. This is a lovely strip in the heart of Hampshire just 6 miles from Popham. No...

Hello,

We're heading into mid-August...no, really! The good news is that, briefly, the weather should improve this weekend. More below.

All of my autumn Aviation Weather School (Part 1) courses are now full, but I have announced a new course date...

OK, CAT not GA, but I assume they all started in GA, and it's not non-Av ..

ITV, 2100, 1st of 3: 'Easyjet: Inside the cockpit' (repeat Weds 2340)

Following new FOs