At its best, the Flyer Forum continues to be a valuable resource for the General Aviation community.

It is a place where flyers of all experience levels can meet to discuss and exchange up-to-date undistorted information, social plans, considered...

If you have an FAA Certificate "based on" your EASA licence (known as a "61.75" certificate, from the FAA regulation that allows it) and the based-on licence number on the FAA certificate does not exactly match the number on your...

Over the past few weeks there have been a few occasions where really old (>5 years) threads have been resurrected by posters - often by a reply to a previous post which was clearly very old.

Although there may be occasions where reviving an old...

A popular thread, recovered...

There have been a few posts recently that suggest the forum PM function is not as easy to find as it might be, so - courtesy of Europaul383 - here's how.
Just now I looked in vain for a tab that says 'Send PM'...
This might help for next time......

Departed Elstree this evening heading for Barton. 2 pax on board desperate to get to a party, with eta Barton about 10 mins before closing time. So lots of potential getthereitis.

Settled into the cruise north of Watford threading the gap between...

I’m moving to the Aberdeen area in the next couple of months as my wife has got a flying job based out of Aberdeen I and was wondering what the General Aviation scene is like in the area. I would like to make contact with some flyers in the area and...

Why so many flat 3 point landings in nosewheel aircraft these days?
Sitting in the tower I see them time after time. Never used to be such a high level of nose gear abuse. :(

Apologies if already posted, search did not find it.

This survey mentioned in CHIRP might be worth completing.

CHIRP Comment: The NOTAM system has weaknesses that make life difficult for pilots in many aviation disciplines. We do not know enough...

Today I was fortunate enough to see the new SkyEcho 2 and had a really good look at it. Sorry about the quality of the image, I thought it was better than that when I took it but should have turned on the flash! :roll:

It comes in a really nifty...

Got this via email and for those not following the All Party Parliamentary Group on GA this is worth a read:

In the short period since my last update the All Party Group have been busy despite the Parliamentary Recess and the following significant...

Animation for grownups. I rather enjoyed this. Anyone else?

Fictionalised account of the design of the Zero. Lots of pretty aeroplanes.

"Airplanes are beautiful dreams, engineers turn dreams into reality."

Tried to find the book it's...

Last month I was asked by an instructor to go for a spin in the Tomahawk since this aeroplane is highly controversial in this.

The spin was entered from 55 KIAS after establishing the stall at 52 KIAS, so 3 knots of additional rudder...

Lakenheath Zone (128.900) provide a great service for local pilots, whilst at the same time controlling the comings and goings of high performance aircraft from Lakenheath and Mildenhall. Much of the controllers' work is on the military frequencies...

This looks like fun ...

Anyone know what has happened to GRAMET weather app. I use it quite a lot and it is still active on my iPad and iPhone. However, I have just wiped and restored my iPad mini and now GRAMET is no more. I can’t find it on the App Store either.

Anyone know the current French Customs status at La Rochelle?

Normally I'd file to land there VFR, pick up self service fuel, pop to the hut and pay landing fee, then jump back in and continue to destination. Never leaving airside or fuel pump...

I downloaded Sky Demon yesterday for the first time on to my iPhone. Looks great. However, it doesn't seem like it is compatible with a mac. Have I got this right ? If so, why ?

OK... I currently have a 25kHz Yaesu Vertex which has been rock solid (both in use and build) but is becoming less useful by the day.

So, is there a current best buy8.33 transceiver? I'm not sure I want flashy stuff like VOR (my current Yaesu has...

Hi all,

This is my first post on this forum having found the advice in the Student section incredibly helpful.

I now have my licence but I’ve no idea what to do next. Is this normal or is it just me? Oddly, I miss the structure and purpose that...

I’m looking to dive back into the ‘C of A’ world for the first time since I sold my 172 about 15 years ago. Since then I’ve been operating PtF aircraft.

I can’t find anywhere online that gives a good summary on the current maintenance system, so I...

Can I ask what most people budget for in the cost of a total re-spray for a Piper Archer in the UK.

Just need some general opinions to assist with some future planning.

Thanks.

Now in its thirteenth year, the Annual Grumman Fish and Chip Fly-In will be taking place once again at Welshpool over the 8th and 9th September.

Whilst things will be adjusted slightly to take advantage of (and give some business to) the new cafe...

We were planning on flying my C182T to Cherbourg this morning, from Sandown where we're based, this would be my first foray out of this country, so I feel I like a fish out of water!

I seem to have got stuck where it comes to customs; the French...

Hi. I'm having a play around with Sky Demon for the first time. Hoping to use it in anger tomorrow.
Problem 1, there doesn't seem to be a PA28 150 in the saved aircraft profiles, so I've gone for a 160 instead.
Problem 2, I've changed the...

-E2cXB-Is-s

Idle curiosity having spent 7 hours driving down from the Lake District on Friday, but what are the rules for landing a seaplane/amphibian on a lake like Coniston?
:D

From :

"This site shows areas of competition gliding activity and the likely cross-country task areas flown by large groups of gliders. Note that while increased glider activity should be expected in the shaded areas, the routes of individual...

I stumbled across this link about the ADS-B implementation in the US and saw that the FAA implementation of controlled airspace is predicated on classes A, B,C & E where as we in the UK use little class C/E and predominantly class D (at least at...

Channel 4 7pm on Sunday

Should help with new ideas on where to head to on a day out.

The Real Aeroplane Club is pleased to announce the launch of a flying scholarship for 2019 to celebrate its 30 year anniversary to a suitable young person who can demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm towards aviation by providing an affordable means...

Page 59 of THE TIMES in the Register Friday June 2nd.

Largest Freight terminal in Europe ?

Have a look at

At the very least some one is having a go at getting a 3rd Hard runway in one of the largest Counties in UK - KENT .

Do we support...

CAA have updated the EU Exit webpage

No agreement means
There is no mutual recognition agreement between the EU and the UK for aviation licences, approvals and certificates.
UK-issued EASA licences and approvals are no longer recognised in the EU...

Wally Funk is definitely one of us (see bio' linked below) and Sue Nelson is an enthusiastic space reporter (Space Boffins podcast) so I reckon this will be a good night out:

I cannot get the online thing to work so have emailed RAeS to book. It...

via UKGA: UK Aviation minister pledges to legalise writing in the sky

The move follows pressure from parliamentarians and aviation aerobatic experts to change outdated legislation, which currently bans writing anything in the sky.

In a letter...

"Dust" is a facebook channel that shows, usually very good, science fiction short films online. This one popped up today - with a GA theme, and is well made (as they all are - well made that is, the first I can recall with a light aircraft...

Another short local flight video here in Kingston Ontario where I get thanked numerous times for getting out of the way in the zone. The Zone used to be a scary place what is less and less. Although it will always be the most dangerous area to fly...

I have been contemplating my navel these past months trying to decide what to do with my flying if anything.

Today I had my 1st aerobatic lesson in the CAP10. I flew with the same instructor who did my check ride in the Cruiser and had a blast. The...

.. just noticed in RT:

"The night my number came up"(1955)

Talking Pictures TV (Freeview 81), 0135

Reminded of Reaching for the Skies on another topic, I had a search on YouTube and found a playlist for the series. Thought it might be an idea to create a thread with similar aviation content?

Hi,

I'm planning a trip for 3 friends + me on a hop down to Paris from S. England, VFR one sunny weekend in August.

Google is light on reading material.

Can anybody share their experience of operating near and around the Paris area VFR. Which...

Top tips for accomodation near Oxford Kidlington for an early start the following morning (and with sensible cancellation terms)??

Rob P

Me, flying a somewhat 'new-agey' Dutch lady of indeterminate years on the morning after the Summer Solstice as we searched for some crop circles for her to admire: "So," I asked her, by way of conversation, "do you also have crop...

See and avoid!

Seems the lack of ATC staff is a big issue

Mon eve , time to put in flight plan for Fri’s Alderney . Open AFPEx ..... Not a chance , knew it had been a while but .. AFPEx helpline , brill. as usual , straight to a person speaking English , who’s an expert , and can do things .
Except this...

Not sure if it was best to resurrect and old thread or start a new one, so have gone with the former.

Kemble are now in the process of setting up GNSS approaches to the airfield. They have called an open session tomorrow for all those interested to...

The email for customs on the French plate is wrong.
It’s a lovely area well worth a visit and reachable in one go on most 4 seaters.
Email ops at the airport for the correct address, they are aware.

Is there a French equivalent of our LARS coverage map available?, I'm thinking of something that indicates the areas served by the Local FIS providers eg, Brest, Deauville etc.... :?:

Does anybody have recent experience of flying in Morocco, what to do, what not to do, fuel availability, procedures, etc. ? A vague plan hatching for the Canary Islands this year via France, Spain, Gib., Morocco,

Iceman 8)

We don't have an awful lot of Class E CAS in the UK so can someone correct my misunderstandings?

AIUI, if you're VFR you can enter Class E without a clearance. IFR however must be cleared. Is that correct?

Would it also be correct to state that...