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.
I'm just in the process of buying a Piper Arrow which I'm looking to base at Andrewsfield (EGSL). I was thinking of selling a couple of shares; I wanted to see if there was any interest??
Thought I'd post a little write-up here in the hopes of providing a little inspiration to those who are perhaps contemplating a longer flying adventure but just need that final little spark of motivation to go ahead and do it!!! :D (To be clear,...
Kurusha is proud to announce the opening of a brand new flying school and club at Thruxton airport. We’re starting with one very tidy PA28 and four instructors, and will be running it largely as non-profit so as to keep costs as low as possible....
A video has emerged of the rescue of two pilots who had to ditch their Piper PA46 aircraft in freezing Arctic seas off the coast of Greenland. Read more
The de Havilland DH82 Tiger Moth (UK) was one of the most popular aircraft of the 1930s & 40s. Many have survived to this day as classic aircraft & continue to be popular. Come learn about its history, see it in action in MSFS, & enjoy...
Ed's Super Cub restoration is coming on but with magnetos that had sat idle for many years, he figured it would be wise to freshen things up. Read more
Aviation Minister Mike Kane has announced additional funding for the Reach for the Sky Challenge programme to encourage young people into aviation Read more
We have a nearly-complete Auster IV project for sale, G-AJXY.
The fuselage and wings are covered in ceconite and painted in their original military markings. The Lycoming O290 engine is complete and fitted but still needs final connection and...
It’s our Livestream Oshkosh special tonight at 7.30pm! The team will be live from the Vintage Hangar with a round-up of all the highlights from Oshkosh 2024 so far.
Do join us at the usual time of 7.30pm on Thursday 25 July.
Non Equity share available. Group established 30+ years. Friendly bunch. Sound finances with engine and prop fund. Excellent availability via Goboko. Admired wherever she goes. New Annual and ARC. Recent new engine and prop with new leather...
Melanie Astles is the first British Open Aerobatics Unlimited Champion following the inaugural event at Sywell Aerodrome on Sunday 14 July. Read more...
Does anybody have-or know where to find- a new CAP 407 of the old dimensions (8.5”Wx8”H/21.5cmx20.5cm)?
This will probably be my last logbook and -being a bit anal-I would like it to match the others on my shelf and the new ones are smaller.
I think...
In 1962, Jim Knight decided to fly his newly acquired WW2 Australian-made Wackett aircraft from Melbourne, Victoria, across outback Australia to Perth, Western Australia. He made it as far as Ceduna, South Australia, then disappeared. After one of...