This week we are joined by former test pilot and Padpilot CEO Nathan Gray!
Nathan is a former Royal Navy pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor, and he was the Fleet Air Arm F-35 test pilot responsible for carrying out the first launch and recovery...
Kemble was always a pleasant place to visit when I lived close by, especially when AV8 was such a desirable restaurant, rather than an airport caff. Av8 has an excellent position, adjacent to the grass park up, and full panorama of the runway.
'Design, Build, Fly' is not only the theme for the Royal Aeronautical Society's conference in October but also a new initiative to address the skills gap in UK aerospace. Read more
Qantas is known as the oldest airline in the English-speaking world - only Dutch KLM is older. But few know of its heroic actions during WW2 where it operated as a sort-of unarmed RAAF unit in disguise, & of the actions of its co-founder, Hudson...
All welcome by air to Branscombe, East Devon this coming Saturday. Sadly no road visitors other than Strut and LAA members.
See for telephone PPR, noise abatement circuit procedures and n.b. the need to contact with Exeter radar when inbound &...
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...