Despite my dislike of rotary wing aircraft, I have a soft spot for Westlands as I did a lot of work with them back in the day. So I've just enjoyed reading Penrose's autobiography about his time as test pilot and sales manager there. The development...
In the 1990s an Aussie country boy, Jon Johanson, dreamed of becoming a pilot & visiting Oshkosh. He obtained his PPL, CPL & ATPL, built a Van's RV-4 & flew it to Oshkosh, & around the world - twice. Along with other flights in his...
It's now more important than ever to change the definition of airfields as 'previously developed brownfield' sites: Strategic Airfield Network Read more...
This short video from a fellow Aussie about Beccles Aerodrome, but I guess you my UK friends know all about this spot. Must look for it in my MSFS. Cheers.
The four free landings for September include Jersey Airport - the first time that we've had a free landing with the Channel Island destination. Read more
The Air League has launched its 2024-2025 Soaring to Success schools programme to encourage students aged 13 to 17 to pursue a career in aviation. Read more
The winner of the Fun Flying Scholarship, funded by Derek Pake, along with Gill Howie and Berry Vissers from Squadron Prints, has been chosen. Read more...
Visit the only curved runway in the UK, Stoke Medway, for a great fly-in weekend with camping and 5 live bands. Check the Events tab in the following link.
An ‘interesting’ approach, keeping the HV pylons at a safe distance, as I tried today for...
August proved to be a strong month for flyers around the UK (and Europe)! Fly-ins and adventures were in full-swing, so thanks to everyone for your photos… Read more...
Back in April I shared an early preview of SkySlot - a new booking platform for aircraft syndicates. Over the past five months, I’ve been listening closely to your feedback, and I’m happy to announce that we’ve rolled out some...
Haverfordwest Airport is on the verge of being leased to a private contractor by the owner, Pembrokeshire County Council, following a deficit of £119,000. Read more
A new flying school has opened at Thruxton Airport. It is Kurusha Flying School & Club, run by Nick Gribble, a former RN and SAR helicopter pilot. Read more
Five applicants will each be awarded a Padpilot ATPL(A) theory set comprising 17 eBooks - 13 mandatory subjects as well as Maths and Physics. Read more...
Australia, through the Australian Royal Flying Corps in WW1, but mainly through the Royal Australian Air Force in New Guinea in WW2, spear-headed the initial development of, what is today called, Forward Air Control (FAC) for the precise & safe...
No talks specifically on aviation; several on UK (and US) politics, which I'll leave interested Forumites to find for themselves. More generally, on military history or current international issues I noted the following:...
Long established group based at North Weald has a share available in an ex Royal Hong Kong Auxilliary Air Force Bulldog.
Built in 1977 with a Low Fatigue Index. The Share price is £12k.
Monthly Payment currently £160 and a wet rate of £160 per...
*Revised to expand the group to six members at £12K per share*
We are forming a group of six members around a PA28, which will be based at either Gamston (Retford Airport) or Nottingham Tollerton, depending on interest. We are looking for the...
I used these airports a few years back and have the 61.75. Searching now seems to narrow the choices down to just Chennault Air at NLV with Jet A1 FADEC 172s. At Ryan there is Desert Flying Club, Alpha Air and Windwalkers all with 172s for around...
Come learn about perhaps the most popular trainer aircraft of the 1930s & 40s, the American Piper J-3 Cub. Learn about its history, the Piper company now, & see how to fly the Cub IRL. Hope you enjoy. Cheers.