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This is the real game-changer in Electronic Conspicuity IMHO

The Waltham FAC went to Bembridge yesterday for lunch at the Propeller Inn. We had 6 a/c and 20 people.

Lunch was excellent, but we were very surprised by the huge hike in Landing Fees.
We felt that Bembridge are taking advantage - and in that...

local news reporting multiple engine thefts

Hello All,

Simple question, can an instructor with a FCL.945 endorsement sign both an EASA and lifetime UK PPL?

Thanks

Pipster

I am pleased to confirm details of the 2017 event, which will be held on SUNDAY 25th JUNE 2017 , and will see a return to Gloucester, which hosted the event in 2014.

In selecting a venue, our "wish list" was for somewhere that had ATC and...

Don't forget Blackbushe 75th Anniversary weekend.
Red Arrows flypast in the morning of the 1st operating in/out of Farnborough.
NOTAM H3407/17 refers.

Seems these folks are having fun :mrgreen:

Search around for his trip back over the pond.

I saw a guy refuelling his aircraft with one hand, whilst operating a mobile phone, maybe messaging (not calling), with the other. Phone hand was around 12 " from the filler. Fuel goes in, vapour comes out.
Stupid? Darwin Award? or just a myth?

Where's the fingers crossed emoji when you need it?

Rob P

At last year annual our maintainace organisation replaced a pair of parts without consulting us (despite being asked too ) and charge £200.00 more that if we brought them ourselves , , now I don't like arguments and I apreciate that you have to make...

I have started flying again at Southend. If anyone is looking to share their flying experience I am happy to chip in. I am qualified on the PA-28 and the PA-28R. Thanks

Tim

Please be advised that CLN is not planned to return to operational service until 11th July.

Many thanks.

Can't amend original post to include date in subject title. Please refer to post one for info and confirm your interest here. If sufficient numbers respond I will continue with organizing.

Had an altercation with a fellow aviator today, at a FISO field I called that I was joining crosswind, in all my training this has involved over flying the upwind end of the runway as if you had just made an overhead join and descended deadside. I...

Just returned from a really great few days in Czech Republic , Prague.

We have purchased but not yet fitted due to a waiting list a 8.33Khz radio / GPS and hence we had a bit of a surprise on entering the Czech Republic to be asked by Praha Info if...

Hi,

Does anyone recommend any places to get aircraft incident liability insurance, to cover the excess for an at fault incident, for rental/training aircraft?

Thanks.

Another Capcha problem -

I commend the dynamic new management style at the Club. Having been a member since the mid 1980's and the CFI there for four years previously my son and I keep our Skybolt there. With three hard runways and good hangarage...

I flew with a friend into Weybourne for lunch yesterday, a favourite destination of mine. A 20 minute walk saw us seated in front of a welcoming wood burning stove at the Ship pub in the village with an excellent lunch.

Returning to the airfield we...

Had a great flight this afternoon from Blackpool to Fishburn in club PA28 :D

Managed to go straight over the hills, visibility was fantastic, but what a cheeky approach and landing on 26! First visit there and just the one go around.

Uphill take...

I tried to post this comment but it refused to accept it due to alleged Capcha problems -

I wish him the very best of luck but the original price tag was far too high to attract any buyers. Keith Dennison gave some awe-inspiring demonstrations of...

(Well, amateur built and "certain historic" Permit aircraft)

Thanks and congratulations, EFLEVA! :D

Here are the relevant ECAC recommendations , which provide further information on what aircraft are included in this decision.

Hi, has anyone flown in to Coventry recently to visit the dc6 diner? Any tips on where to park etc would be gratefully received. Thanks.

This question has been asked a lot over the last couple of days by pilots facing the requirement to submit paperwork to the CAA in order to continue to fly their N registered aircraft using their FAA licences. I have never seen a definitive answer,...

Just posted by a Facebook friend... didn't see any mention on here so thought I'd post it for any Cessna 150/152 drivers...

We expect to organize a happy day at Calais:
free landing fee, simple meal (mussels, fries, barbecue or fish soup!?) at the restaurant, special prices on liquor, wine, chocolate & tea at the airfield shop !
What does that might make you happy?...

I'd appreciate a bit of general clarification around the current rules for IFR flight in the UK and Europe. From last year it is possible, thanks to the LAA to get something like a Vans RV 9 approved to fly IFR. What about aircraft like the...

Spotted by a colleague of mine in Hackney Wick - standing outside an artist's studio and no doubt about to become part of a renowned piece of art.

But, in the meantime: which aircraft and airline does this come from?

Morten

I have always enjoyed visiting Glenforsa but have only ever done this in a single. Having recently had a prop strike taxiing a twin between grass and hard runways, I am somewhat nervous of the prospect of taking a twin into Glenforsa, particularly...

And is now called EasyVFR (Basic)

And it's still free.

I like this app as you can get it on android and iPhone. I also introduce it to my PPL students as well.

One feature I particularly like in the new version is when you are about to infringe...

Weather looking like it may play ball, so come on down to LEE-ON-SOLENT and help us celebrate Lee Flying Associations 10th Anniversary on the 24th June. PPR Required and request to park at hangar B. Normal landing fees.

Plus We have a Logbook Stamp...

Oh and I'm in Switzerland but too late to have a look

Just to keep you all updated

.. Alderney has Avgas ... £1.16 per litre .. £15 landing fee ... uk drawback as usual .. no handling charges .. proper duty free via the cafe ... and all runways inc the grass are currently open!

The fly in is in full...

So, today both Flying and AOPA Pilot had tests of the new jet. Especially Flying were tossed the keys to it and told to keep if over a weekend, so it has more real world input from the journalist (as he took his wife on a vacation trip in it). As...

I'll be in the US a fair bit the coming months. I'd like to renew my FAA PPL (not used since issued in 2000).
I believe the first thing I will need is an FAA medical, class 3 being sufficient. Is there somewhere online I can book a class 3 or...

Rather than cloud the important procedural information feed on the main PP thread with this, I thought I would start a new topic to see who from here might be flying in and/or volunteering on the ground at Gloucester next weekend?

Our plan is to...

Liz and I are hoping for another few days in the French Alps later this month or early next and are looking to visit some more of the interesting looking airfields in the Haute Alpes area.

We would be based at either Gap or Montmeilleur (absolutely...

May have been posted before but worth watching

Is there such a thing as a jack plug that converts the audio socket of a headset down to a 3.5mm jack that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I've seen some (costing an arm and a leg) that take both sockets into a single jack plug but I don't need the...

2 trapped onboard hope they are ok

I used to buy my oil in cases of 18 ltrs from AIrworld, however since they have now closed down I'm now running low and looking for a new supplier, anyone know who now supplies Total multigrade?? Many thanks

There's an advert appearing on the side bar:

Sounds interesting.

The new Sport is redesign rather than an upgrade from the current model. Launched in the UK yesterday at Halfpenny Green. The full spec is not yet on their site, but I recall from the day: 560kg max weight, cruise at 100 mph, 5 hours (I think)...

Could be useful to someone you know? Pass it on...

72(R) Sqdn celebrates its Centenary with a Grand Flypast around the UK this Tuesday 27 June 2017.

At Leicester, we expect their fly past between 15:00 and 15:15

I would like to invite pilots and hopefully any Veterans, given our familiarity with...

Biggin Hill airport celebrated the launch of its extended opening hours this week, but then announced a temporary ban on all piston aircraft after 1800 utc at weekends and bank holidays, until more ATCs are validated.

And to make use of their...

Hello,

Phew! What a sweltering week! All change now though with things turning more unsettled as we head into next week. At leas the weekend should be reasonable.

Now, what have you got planned for November? Why not come along to Aviation Weather...

A couple of weeks back there was a discussion about performing 'land afters' at uncontrolled airfields.

"A couple of years ago, I was having a pub lunch next to Oban airfield when I overheard two (British) pilots have a discussion about how...

Interesting video from ye olde days with a decent visual discussion of sub/trans/supersonic transition and shockwave/breakaway