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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
BYP has already popped up on this forum but I wanted to introduce it properly - mainly because we have growing list of flying clubs and I’m currently putting a team of instructors together, I thought this might be a good place to start....
FlyaSpitfire.com and Planerides.co.uk are seeking applications for Freelance Commercial Pilots to fly PA32R Saratoga, A to A, day VFR flights, primarily Biggin Hill based with operating from various Airfields in the UK through the year. The aircraft...
I have two flight suits, an RAF Mk14 with kneepads, and a slightly more stylish Italian Airforce item. As these will no longer be needed, does anyone want either/both in return for a donation to an aviation charity?
During WW2, a captured RAF crew overpowered an Italian seaplane crew & returned in the captured seaplane to their base in Malta. This was probably the world's 1st proven & documented air hijacking. Come see how it happened. Hope you enjoy....
Scottish Aviation SA120 Bulldog
Based at Cotswold Airport, Kemble
Registration G-BCUS
Engine and Prop only about 200 hrs since full overhaul
Avionics: Two Trig 8.33 radios, Garmin 430, Garmin transponder and intercom
Hangared
Online booking system...
Not only are talks going on to refinance the company with a business update due but the VX4 prototype has just made its first 'untethered' flight. Read more
This month’s exclusive FLYER Club member webinar is with Harry Lees. Join us at 7pm tonight, when Harry will be telling us everything we ever wanted to know about avionics (probably).
If you are not already a member, then just £5 a month will get...
Aviator Canadian Robert Hampton "Hammy" Gray (1917-45) was awarded the last Victoria Cross (VC) of WW2 and is the last aviator to date to receive a VC. Come see the many locations he trained at and fought at, and the varied aircraft he...
I found whilst checking TADS that one of them assumes a restrictor is fitted to a (mogas) fuel return, Because the TAD relates to the tubing that can be used rather than the restrictor itself there is no guidance included as to restrictor...
In 2024, the Air League awarded a total of 107 scholarships: 56 Flying Scholarships, 31 Gliding Scholarships, 9 Drone Scholarships, 5 ATPL Theory Bursaries, 3 Engineering Scholarships, and 3 Electric Flying Scholarships. Read more...
Long established friendly group. Hangared at Compton Abbas. Permit till June 25. Continental 0-200 engine with 953 hours. Top end overhaul, new Superior Millennium cylinders May 24. Healthy engine fund .
The world's first becoming airborne in a heavier-than-air powered aircraft was not the Wright Brothers in December 1903 but probably New Zealander Richard Pearse some 8 or 9 months earlier. With further development the Wrights did then go to...
Launch of the Pilot Careers Live Professional Flight Training Awards, which will recognise excellence within this hugely competitive sector. Read more...
I know how forums love to diss single engine over water hence the click bait title hah.
Here is the 360degree video from yesterdays flight, including a complete around the island, some butter landings and 2 PFL's from the overhead at Jersey EGJJ....
Piper Aircraft has come out fighting against the proposed Airworthiness Directives regarding wing spars on PA-28 and PA-32 Cherokee aircraft. Read more