Hey,

Another very nice visitor today (19th August 2022) it seems we are getting some unique types over the last few weeks. I have only ever seen one other 190/195 visit the airfield before, a good few years ago.

Was a highlight for me. :D We did...

My SafeSky review has just gone live, and is available to read for members/readers here .

There's a forum thread discussing SafeSky here .

Very short version of the review is that once I understood the limitations, I became a big fan.

You get...

'afternoon all

If all goes to plan tonight's guest will be Mack Rutherford who'll be talking to us live from Narsarsuaq as he gets closer to completing his around the world record-breaking flight.

We'll also have news, weather and Fantasy...

Looks like we won't be seeing the Mildenhall birds flying for a bit -

Air Force Special Operations Command grounds CV-22 Ospreys due to safety issue

WASHINGTON — Air Force Special Operations Command has grounded all 52 of its CV-22B Osprey...

Good Afternoon,

Has any one got any recent information on availability/costs of hangarage 1.6T SEP based at EGHH or any contact details would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks :D

My nephew joined the ATC a few months ago and as you can imagine has a keen interest in aviation. I recently had the chance to take him for his first flight in a light aircraft which was a great experience for both of us. He is quite shy but to hear...

Programme here:

Nothing specifically aeronautical, but in light of other threads which have exercised Forumites recently the following on military (historical or current) and geopolitical matters may be of interest:

Historical:

"Going...

LAA Andover Strut are pleased to announce the return of their Annual Barton Ashes Fly-in and BBQ at Barton Ashes Airfield, nr Winchester.

This will be held on Sunday 28th August, BBQ available from 1230’ish’, or bring your own food/drink....

There is a fly-in of folding wing STOL aircraft to celebrate the 39th anniversary of the wonderful design of Dean Wilson's Avid Flyer.

Avids, Kitfoxes, Escapades, Eurofoxes, Sherwood Scouts, KFA Safaris etc are particularly welcome but other types...

Beware the (large) helicopter on the beach.

Iceman 8)

"Aircraft seized as part of €8.4m cocaine operation"

2 arrests. Planned smuggling into NI suspected.

The Devon Strut will be holding its Dunkeswell fly-in this Saturday, 6th August. All welcome and the weather's looking good!

.. tracking ospreys

I have a great day out at #somersetaerofest today. Middlezoy is a small strip (490m IIRC) down on the Somerset Levels.

I was invited down by a pal who has his aircraft based there. They have put on a really great little show there this year and I...

Hi all,

Flyer Club members get early access to my forecast videos on a Wednesday and Sunday evening.

Today's forecast is online for you to watch in the Club section right now.

See you on the LiveStream Thursday.

Simon

Sale pending

£375 including UK postage or collect from Stafford.

Due to a Senior Moment Brain Fade I have four tickets for Friday 16th Sept 2022 going spare, plus one "Pre '66" car park badge. The tickets cost me £60 each, and the badge is FOC for qualifying cars.

Would take offers - preferably for all...

A name familiar to most of we petrolheads, both for his spirited driving and his range of go-faster bits.

Rob P

EI FT60 Red Cube Fuel Flow Transducer and 2 barbed fuel hose tail fittings for sale. All brand new and still in the DHL box it was delivered in. Intended to fit to my aircraft but never got round to it.

£280 inc postage ono.

Nobody hurt.

I know FAA licensed pilots with N reg aircraft based in the UK needed UK equivalent licences (or 12 month only validations) from sometime in Dec 2021, but what happened in EASA-land? (Specifically France if it is State-dependent rather than...

Having heard so many people talk about the Dabbling Duck at Great Massingham we thought it was time to try it for ourselves, and what a great place to visit with the village just a few minutes walk from the airfield. A bit of confirmation bias had...

I just wanted to say blimmin' well done to the pilot who carried out the YAK 52 forced landing yesterday near Lamberhurst. I first noticed your engine issues as you flew over our house near Bewl Water, it did not sound happy. To pick out the grass...

Interesting snippets once you get past the intro.
@kanga, Greenland has cancelled all their West coast flights for weeks due wx.

Hi all

I’m selling my Ram Yoke Mount and iPad holder case as upgrading to the new iPad mini. Will fit an iPad mini 1-3. Bought for £70 new and used a couple of times in a PA28. In mint condition.

£40 with free postage ONO. Please PM me for any...

Blimey, that comes around quickly…

- News (not huge amounts about, a couple of good stories though)
- Weather - Simon Keeling will be live - so if you're planning on flying this weekend (maybe to SleapKosh?) tune in
- This week's guest is Bruce...

Anyone notice anything missing from the working groups?
Airfields
Airspace
Tax and Regulation
Heritage
STEM Jobs and Skills
Engineering and Manufacturing
Drones and Model Aircraft
See for details
I though maybe pilots' interests might be in the...

Enter your postcode and find WW1 and WW2 casualties from your locale

Rob P

Hello everyone,

I will be beginning my initial type rating on the a320 very soon, one month to be precise, as i was told by my airline at the very last minute. I wish to seek advice regarding the best method to prepare for type rating.

I intend...

This vid's been around awhile but I've only just been made aware of it... a Learjet being given one last flight before it was turned into soda cans -

It's good to enjoy your work, wonder if he was going "NEEEEOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!!" while...

We've got a cracking Livestream lined up for you tonight!

In addition to the usual SkyDemon tip, Weather and News, we'll be talking to Greg Hughes, Van's Aircraft's COO (and yes, we will be asking about the upcoming RV-15!)

In Fantasy Hangar we'll...

Evening all,

Hope you have had a good weekend.

The updated flying forecast for the week and weekend ahead is online at the Club pages now.

Enjoy!
Simon

Want to come down to Belgium for the weekend? July 2 and 3 we are organizing our biannual Fly-in at our lovely 700m grassstrip just across the Channel. EBMO is about 20NM inland from Ostend; close to all the famous WWI and WII sites around Ypres....

Looking for aircraft share in Cumbria or Borders Region.

Alternatively, could be interested in hangar space and buy my own aircraft.

May travel further for interesting opportunities.

.. as well as extra displays, and opening extended to 1700 because of the later flypast.

Notes:

However, not quite as advertised on that poster: We've just heard from BBMF that unfortunately our allotted Spitfire is no longer available due a...

Looking to contact as many Junior owners as possible (see the Fly-in & social thread)

Nick

¼ share available in a Skyranger Swift 912s
Fantastic aircraft, well maintained. One of the best Skyrangers around, flies beautifully
Trig Transponder and Trig radio
Artificial horizon
Pilot Aware
LED nav lights
Landing light
Thermal screen
Averages...

A great aircraft, comfortable and easy to handle.
Please see for details.

GBP 55000

Please email me for details [email protected]

//Hasse

Hey.

Some nice visitors into Lee on Solent airfield for the start of June. With the lovely weather this week hopefully many more. The Grass strip needs to be used more :lol: Come on taildraggers :lol:

31st May..

Mudry CAP-10B G-MOZZ Lee on...

Nice segment on the current Gliding National champs (Aston Down) on Points West today:

at about 22mins in......

Carried through to the weather forecast too!

Devon Strut Fly-In and Welcome Hangar Party, Farway Common, Saturday 18th June. Arrival info & online PPR essential at

Looking forward to seeing lots of visitors.

"Spitfire and Cessna 340 avoided collision by chance, report says"

Tonight, I will be mainly basking in the comfort that is a fast forum!

There will be other content too!

Hope to see you at 1930 here

Ian

Ladies and gents , all flyers are welcome to Compton Abbas late night Flying , Fuel , Food , on Friday 10th June .
Airfield and fuel open until 2000 , food until 1900 .
Fuel is an excellent distillation of 100 LL , and food this month is local...

Rob P

Not sure Roger is on flyer, but he does some good videos that make me want to fly whenever I'm not!

Don't worry! i'm not going to post every time I do circuits. This is a follow-up and thank you to my last post.

My second lot of formal circuit training. A chance to apply the good advice/suggestions from so many of you on my last post. And boy did...

Not fantasy hangar but fantasy airstrip! Not a dream but reality; just seen on AFORS :thumright:

Don't know about property prices in that part of the world but compared to Sussex it looks like a bargain. Oh for that lottery win :(