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Hi All

Long time since I used to abuse and be abused on here, but I need a bit of help - sorry I posted it here but I knew it would be read by more.

Does anyone have any contact details for Russell Howton - I need his data recover skills (or if...

In this thread I mentioned that in the next issue of FLYER I make the argument for independent oversight of the CAA.

That issue has just been uploaded, and you can read my argument here . I plan to do what I can to persuade the people who have the...

I have a Davies weather station that records a variety of things. Having downloaded last year's data, I thought I would share the Shropshire 'observation' for 2006. Our elevation is 215ft.

Max Temp 33.7C. Minimum -6.1C

Max sea level pressure...

When we get work done on our Certified aircraft by a licensed engineer, they provide a nicely formatted CRS document that clearly states date and number of hours when next service due.

What is required/do other pilots do after they service their...

Hi All,

Whats the process for purchasing and retrieving an aircraft? I've had a search about but can't find any specifics, just the doc an inspection, logbook checks, test flight etc

If it were a car purchase, before driving away it would be.......

Is it possible to obtain a piggyback FAA licence based on my EASA PPL, without having to leave the UK? If so, how?

I've heard conflicting reports - some say you have to visit the US to a FSDO, others say there you don't have to.

Would be grateful...

Last night, our club took delivery of our Pipistrel Velis: the first EASA type certified electric aircraft. I believe ours was the second one delivered; the first went to Switzerland. Our school's CFI and one of its FI were trained and certified in...

It is being reported elsewhere that the CAA have had to drop an action when a pilot refused to provide them with any information, and handled a request from NATS in the same way.

This would seem the most unpopular policy we have ever seen with...

Excellent BBC coverage on Gravity - one of the firms trying to make jetpacks commercial. Not sure where the iPlayer link is without watching all of today's breakfast news:

Closest to a usable-looking system I've seen.

Yup, join us tonight from 19:30 for half an hour of aviation news, views (and a bit of weather!). Tonight's Fantasy Hangar is about choosing a British aircraft, so have a think and let us know what you'd choose.

As usual, we'll be streaming from...

Hi all,

I like to idly browse the 'for sale' sections of sites like AFORS, and I notice a lot of planes for sale on there are 'permit to fly'. I think I understand what this is (you basically need an annual inspection by the LAA instead of a type...

Some great articles recently, Ian.

Just not as enjoyable on a screen.

And rather more ephemeral.

Any hopes of getting the dead wood copies back?

This is a sad tale I've picked up from the Vintage Piper Aircraft Club (VPAC). Posted here even though it is in effect a For Sale ad but read on to see why.

Ian Marshall was a well known instructor/examiner in the South East who recently lost his...

Have a look at the screen shot of a SD PLOG.

Tracking almost South, wind coming from almost North. Should be a tailwind, right?

Ground speed in that case should be greater than TAS?

What am I missing here?

It’s taken me how long to realise that SkyDemon (and other electronic products) doesn’t include ASRs on its charts ? I guess that’s a sign of how much I take note of RPS reports. How, if given an RPS by London Info, for instance, are we supposed to...

Apologies for bringing this subject up once again but some of you will know of my passion for, and support of the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) ; I act as a Tour Guide and general Volunteer at the Centre. I feel it’s least I can do to...

That could have ended up a lot worse …

I was wondering if someone would be able to point me in the direction of what restrictions may be in place for permit to fly aircraft in different airspace/airports?

Currently have a PPL and shares in a PA28, but the permit to fly scene seems to be...

I'm trying to get an aeroplane from Inverness to the south of England and would like the option of doing it in stages should a sufficiently large and settled period of weather not materialise.

Can anyone suggest an airfield in NW England where it...

I've never really been a flight sim fan, but with the current unavailability of real flying and the forthcoming release of Microsoft's Flight Simulator, I wondered what sort of kit would be required to make it a half decent experience.

I tried...

...to hear Gloucester, when providing Basic information describing much gliding activity to the north, the south, indeed everywhere 'unfortunately'. Maybe in my dotage I am becoming unduly sensitive, not something I am normally accused of. Apologies...

Readiness for Brexit - An update from Tim Johnson, CAA Strategy and Policy Director
As UK and EU negotiators prepare for their next crucial phase of discussions, Tim Johnson, Strategy and Policy Director, gives an update on CAA readiness for what...

If all goes well in a couple of weeks I'll be flush with cash, at least twenty quid, following the sale of my current aircraft. I'd like get back to my roots with a 'bush' type aircraft. STOL-ish (or modifiable that way) would be great. Tundra...

I've created this topic to allow JAFO, Finbarr Saunders and anyone else who feels the need, to criticise and debate others' use of the word 'random' in forum posts by new and young aviators asking for advice. Given they feel this is more important...

Operating from an airfield earlier this week where the circuit was at times busy with 3/4 aircraft, I pondered on the following. The airfield in question operates an air/ground frequency.

Not having flown for nearly two weeks I opted for a number...

I'm flying underneath a CTA shelf towards a CTR. The CTA starts at 1500', so I'm "taking two" and flying at 1300'. I then receive a clearance to transit the zone "not above 1500 feet".

As I enter the CTR, my track puts me...

More 4, 9.00pm tomorrow 28th. A repeat, but it will be better viewing than the negativity of late! :D

Inside the Spitfire Factory

Some will know that I’ve been interested in and peripherally involved with the matter of Infringements for some years. I’ve had spasmodic engagement with the CAA on this at a fairly high level following which, at the CAA’s request, I wrote the 2017...

Has anyone noticed a sudden flood of military aircraft on Flightradar24? Maybe I was just not looking before? They have a great avatar that looks like a cross between a V-bomber and a Viggen, and great callsigns; AGRSOR and CUTHRT 8) Shame they all...

Anyone out there that knows the score re visiting the above airfields. I’ve tried phoning but no joy, just answer phones

Just wondering if it is legal requirement to have a fire extinguisher in your light aircraft in the UK or Europe. John

I understand CAIT was designed to show a different colour on a controller's radar if an aircraft had infringed.

Is a similar colour coding used for level busts where cleared aircraft accidentally operate outside their assigned altitude range? And...

Hi all

I'm upgrading my avionics, and wonder if anyone knows:

does anyone in UK or Europe offer an exchange service for either the KI 256 attitude indicator or the KFC200 autopilot computer?

I've got to service and potentially repair both items...

Just noticed this on SD

and its NOTAM

It was the 1500’ that drew my attention :shock:

Hi all

New-ish qualified and wet-behind-the-ears private pilot here, with a recently purchased Beech Sundowner with which I'd like to replace some of the steam gauges.

I've been looking at the Garmin G5s and had quotes for installation but I...

Like a number of CPL holding instructors I followed the encouragement to move to the E Licensing portal, mainly because I kept having hassle with the CAA saying I wasn't eligible to test candidates and rejecting candidate applications as they hadn't...

Why do advertiser's feel it's necessary to say things like,"re-advertised due to time waster"?
Surely they mean that unfortunately a serious potential purchaser regrettably decided the aircraft, or the price, weren't right. Or are they...

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Looks like G-APSA, the ex- Atlantique aircraft is headed for the smelter.

People are scrabbling around for the ten thousand quid which it will allegedly cost to move her to Blackbushe for preservation.

I have fond memories...

Just seen this press release via LinkedIn

Looks very interesting and hopefully will yield valuable data on shared spaces.

Not powered flight, but a great video on lift and flare. For reference, these wingsuits have a glide ratio of 2.5:1 to 3.0:1

Fred and Vince taught me to fly wingsuit in 2008; extremely talented guys.

So having broken one’s flying machine, and having inadequate leave remaining to bugger off and pile straight into the gleefully tempting aeros course even if funds permitting didn’t have to wait until finding out what the insurers have to say on the...

So I now fly the Ikarus C42, However as of yet not used my huawei matepad tablet 8.4". The plane I use from the flying school has a ball fitted in the plane to use with a ram mount too but also just seen this new kneeboard one... So not sure...

Sad day and though not strictly GA an iconic a/c and a lot of crew (some of whom are active GA pilots) in jeopardy. :(

edit to explain acronym

.. or rather, possibly, ideas and sketches:

Sky news reporting that an Ethiopian Airlines 737 with 157 people on board, brand new to the fleet last November, has been lost. The Ethiopian government has already issued a message of condolence suggest there is little hope of survivors.

I'm sure...

I'm considering entering the world of display flying and I was wondering if there are any currently/recently active display pilots on here who could give some insight. I'm familiar with what the process is regarding tyro DA, using a mentor, etc....

Does anyone remember the good old days when you used to be able to PPR (with all the compliance etc) And get PPR to an RAF airfield?

I used to think MOD policy encouraged and accommodated the taxpayer to their airfields where appropriate - but now...