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...

“After a solo flight away from base, it’s nice to meet up and have a chat over a cuppa.” ........at the land away airfield.

Following a request (thank you Waveflyer!) we will have, until further notice, a dedicated sticky post on the GA where...

I'm not an instructor and undoubtedly have made (and continue to make) more than my fair share of RT mistakes, but thought it might be worth kicking off a thread with some hints and tips for improving RT.

I'm too old to worry about it now, but...

Outbound to France yesterday heard on 124.600MHz - "Dover Information, this is G-****"

Inbound from France today heard on 124.600MHz - "London Radio, this is G-----"

I wonder what the level of planning was for these 2 flights...

I have come across a number of airspace change proposal documents that have sections titled:

Quantitative Safety Assessments,
DME Performance Assessments,
RNP Approach Safety Case
etc.

Its contents are "Commercial in confidence".

Is...

Hi everyone.

After having a discussion with a friend I'm interested to get some info on a 3 axis microlight called a Denney Kitfox.
I have had a search on the forum and found some useful info but I would like to have a chat with any kitfox mk1 or...

We're in the final stages of applying for approval on our 6. As I couldn't find a lot online to help (save for trawling the Vans Air Force forums looking for UK related posts), I've condensed our experience into a short blog article here that others...

Essential repairs and upgrade expected to get green light.

Iceman 8)

Interested in people’s opinion..

A J-3 Cub (actually an L4 with WW2 history?) advertised this week on a well known U.K. aircraft sales website for £25k - sold within hours I believe.

Same aircraft almost immediately on a well advertised dealers...

More ADS-B and Drone EC stuff I’m afraid - exciting stuff!

It seems that there is now a UAT for ADS-B at Manchester Airport. It is being used for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) with the benefits of NATS traffic rebroadcast on TIS-B plus...

I've just released a new video.

This one was prompted by some feedback on my own RT by @PaulSS. Through Paul and the video-making process, I've discovered that I have an RT 'tic' in which I seem to be obsessed with inserting the phrase...

Flying into Sleap yesterday afternoon with a QNH of 1030 I approached from the North East and found myself listening into the radio calls of at least one, possibly two other airfields. One had a runway 03 in use but I could not identify the other....

Not a good report for Jodels :(

Also, my hobby horse, the ages of many of the participants.

From latest Radio Times (aka 'RT' :oops: )

PBS America (Freeview 94HD; also Freesat, Sky, Virgin):

Mon 19 Nov 2100: Bristol Scout: rebuilding history (David Bremner's greatgrandfather's aircraft). Repeated Tue 0040, 0955, 1450

Tue 20 Nov: Flying...

Right chaps/chapesses, some ideas please.

The trusty Jodel has an O-200 with about 2700 hrs since overhaul, 1200 hrs since top overhaul. Oil pressure is good (43 psi) and its running pretty well, but - I'm beginning to look askance at it...

At...

…and what am I doing this morning?

Renewing the insurance on a ground and taxying policy, yet AGAIN!

Hard to think of a more depressing way to spend time and money on aviation. :pale:

How's about some good trip stories, with pics, to cheer me up...

Something I asked on another forum raised an interesting question.

Can anyone give chapter & verse on what's the minimum kit required to be able to use an aeroplane IFR?

I was thinking of doing an IR(R) before the door closes, but put off by...

In the latest Golze newsletter, Sebastian is offering a free second-hand ADL120 receiver if you sign up for 24 months subscription. Limited offer as these are second-hand units that will have been replaced by newer models under a trade-in deal with...

Not any more! :D :clap:

So that tiresome blah should quieten down, I hope.

What is the UK aircraft solo hire market like these days, and what seems to be the most popular type available for rent ?

Strictly is in Blackpool tonight, and I was having a look at the map, as you do on a Saturday evening waiting for the show to start.

So a few idle questions came to mind....

- Why is the Warton MATZ an unusual shape? Is it the proximity to the...

Someone was having fun today....

or maybe it was dead boring going round and round over Cambridgeshire tracing out a massive shamrock?

Anybody here bought this must-have item?

Are they taking the pi** ?

Delivered by a chauffeur no doubt.

Not GA but there is a programme with this title on Channel 5 tonight at 2000. May be worth a watch.

Well, landed at Deenethorpe today to check out the facilities.
What a lovely airfield to land at.

What a great effort these guys have put in there.
Spotlessly clean toilet...even nice quality toilet paper!
Friendly welcome from Mick.
Cafe manned...

I believe the pilot may be the young man who was with his father in the BBC doco about the Round Britain Rally a few years ago. Brought a smile to my face anyway :thumleft:

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RAF Brize Norton Airspace Change Proposal - Consultation Feedback Report (3 Oct 18)

BZN Conclusions
The Public Consultation has produced significant opposition, primarily from the GA
community supported by local and regional aviation clubs and...

I wonder if anyone can help...

A couple of years ago I gave up on AVGAS deliveries to our airfield as I could only find Articulated lorry options, and they refused to reverse, so it ruled it out.

I now need JETA-1 delivering with the same access...

Having never ventured to that neck of the woods, after route advise from Biggin Hill to Caernarfon VFR.

How would you route if Snowden area is

1) CAVOK
Or
2) overcast 2000ft

I'm completely confused by the current situation regarding what is and isn't a 'Commercial' operation on an EASA type.

My ELA1 aircraft aircraft has an engine with 1000 hours since zero-timing (2000 hr TBO), but it is 13 years since that took...

Hi all,

Would anyone have any recommendations in the south of England for lifejacket/dinghy servicing please?

Those of you that follow the brilliant Trent Palmer on YouTube will be aware of Nikk who has been featured in several episodes recently having built and finished a Kitfox of his own.

As reported on Facebook Nikk was sadly involved in a very serious...

For doing this

Edited to add: route of an SEP this PM over parts of London at smoe altitude below 2400'

PS Cahoonas is the English derivative of ''cojones'' used in US and British slang to denote “boldness, manliness and courage”

The blue...

I'm ditching the chart, kneeboard, plog, daily flight log, techlog, copies of all aircraft docs, iPad for Sky Demon and mobile phone (Except for SD backup) and perhaps pilot logbook too.

Before SD went all Apple friendly, I used it on a Windows 7...

A genuine "asking for a friend". Can someone recommend an AME (close to east london) that can advise on options for a Initial Class 2 where person has white coat syndrome when doing blood pressure (normally 120/80 but goes to 145/90)

Ok, so it’s being shipped to the UK and there is a new extra coming too:

Native FLARM Reception

We heard you. You wanted a device that allowed you to receive and visualize FLARM targets without purchasing additional hardware. You now have that...

I know the CAA is short staffed and that 5-7 weeks is not unusual but the submission was made on 1 October for PPL(A) and I am still waiting. Nothing much more to say than to share my impatience with a hopefully sympathetic group! Did anyone else...

Just another newbie flight video.... my 3rd passenger!!!!
Confusion on the runway... my fault.
c 42 Ikarus LSA

The MOD have again moved the link to the online Military AIP (all the plates for military airfields).
Does anyone have the up to date link ?

The link I have from last year gets me to the top level index - and the list of airfields - but stops...

Flew past Cardington today and saw a big roundey thing outside, :shock:

I need to eat a rather large slice of humble pie.

I’ve been deliberating for a few days about this, but I feel I need to do it.

Here goes.

I’m using SkyDemon, and I like it....

This in today’s Times:

I look forward to seeing integration into SkyDemon (and other available packages)!

I see that FlyBe seems to have recognised the inevitable and put itself up for sale:

LINK HERE

It will be interesting to follow what happens. FlyBe is the latest incarnation in a long airline history and it would be a shame to see the old...

Wake up at 5.00 am.
Pick up flight bag.
Remember aeroplane keys.
Drive to the train station.
It is still dark.
It is cold.
Catch train.
Stop in Rome to change train.
Have a coffee while you wait.
Have a second coffee while you wait more.
Board...

So as EASA isn't mentioned (unless I missed it!), what does it mean (presumably after the transition period)? A CAA that is triple in size that we will be asked to pay for? Lots of extra paperwork?

I see that we are bound by EU law (so EASA) during...

its in the mail so it must be true!

can the instructor really be that gullible?

Hey All.

I'm wondering if anyone uses ND filters with a GoPro Hero 5 Session?
I've used them with my 3+ but that doesn't have as good settings options as the session.

Many thanks

Doesn’t look promising :(

Ian

I don’t know why this article from Jan 2018 has turned up in today’s Telgraph Flipboard feed, but I’d not seen it before and don’t recall it being discussed here previously so here goes.

I had trouble deciding how to title this post - if anyone has...

Released this week the £2,000 DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise is equipped with an ADS-B In receiver. Page 30 of the manual holds the detail:

Manned aircraft with an ADS-B transceiver will actively broadcast flight information including location, flight...

I know it is always a controversial subject but it seems to me of genuine concern that in the latest accounts just published the demise of AOPA UK continues. Is this sustainable?