A popular thread, recovered...

Mod's please lock this thread (and maybe sticky it for a while please?).

Everyone else, please reply on the linked thread, not here. Thanks.

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...

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?...

Plans to develop a 750-home housing estate within 100 yards of the runway at North Weald Airfield are to be revealed at a public exhibition on Friday and Saturday this week, 23-24 June.

Read more here:

(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.

Does anyone know why?

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

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

Note that the paper mentioned here does not seek to address ALL issues with ADS-B. It is focussed on matters that we believe ought to be addressable within calendar year 2017. The paper published today was delivered to the CAA Conspicuity Working...

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...

AIC Yellow 42 refers.
It seems they've re-named the 'West End' free lane as the 'Lightwater' free lane and whereas previous years this and 'Bagshot' free lane were uni directional, this morning I have observed bi-directional operations in the...

I underwent a mech. eng. technician apprenticeship in HM Chatham Dockyard in the mid 70's. We did an internal combustion module along with steam and nuclear, and in the IC module we were given our very own 'portable' power unit to strip to every...

I have a garmin 55 AVD which was last switched on about 3 years ago in South Africa. Now when i turn it on it searches the sky but can not find any Satellites. I have left it on for days and still no luck. Gamin say hard luck its a discontinued...

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

Heard a whisper that there is to be a meeting about 8.33 implementation at the CAA today. I have no idea of content. Anybody? Relevant for me as my 25khz set has packed up right on cue.

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.

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...

Original Post updated now we have a date. We now need confirmed pilots and students.

Respond to the thread and I'll update below.

Sat 8th July.

Proposed destination : Oxford

Be nice of student to pay landing fee, not expected to share costs....

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...

..looks undamaged :thumright:

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...

Quite a few paramotors trundling along the coast and back, bit irritating to be honest when low. Must have been great though. Most were at a sensible 1000ft or more but one decided to swoop low round Criccieth castle with some sort of wing over and...

I was looking at FlightRadar24 over the weekend and it was quite noticeable that many gliders are now taking to the skies with the good weather, scattered cumulus and high temperatures. This is the season for Gold (2hrs) and Silver (5hrs) duration...

As you know Aurigny have retired their Trislander fleet, replacing them with Dorniers.

G-BEVT (Built 1977) has been donated to Duxford Aviation Society 's British Airliner Collection at Duxford.

BN Trislander G-BEVT will arrive at Duxford tomorrow...

Hi All,

I have been running my ASUS K013 tablet for about two years with an external GPS module. I've never had any problem at all and have always been very happy with it. However, until now I have been printing out my PLOG's using my desktop PC....

If you look for somewhere to go this weekend .

Air Britain.

So what happened in the end? Apart from 2 locked threads so I don't know if he finished the trip, how the aircraft got back to UK etc.?

Already posted as below.

Apparently, aircraft have hit their upper limits in the US.

I was really excited to read about this last year.. since then its all gone quiet.
Anyone got any 'insider' info ? 8)

Hey All,

I've completed a cross channel check and can now fly abroad. Has anyone got any recommendations in Europe that's GA friendly?

I'm thinking Rotterdam in August, Munich for Oktoberfest and Ibiza Next Summer.

On the point of Ibiza, is it...

Could someone recommend a simple flying to France guide to me please . Only traveling from Kent to L2K, but just want to make sure I have coved all the bases with thing s like documentation, flight plans Gars and who best to talk to.
Cheers

Hello has anyone got their TRT800 To succesfully broadcast?, setting up my Trig was easy, but having problems with a friends Funke, would appreciate any pointers.

Ta, Russ

Hi

As the title says, thinking of a trip to Alderney this weekend and haven't been before.

Any tips or anything I should know? I have been to Jersey once but it was a long time ago.

Also any recommendations for a hotel and restaurant?

Will be...

Hi all,

went to my first one on Saturday, completely enchanting and we'll be going back.

If you've not been, I'd fully recommend it, we might fly in next time.

They get the aircraft out early and let you walk around them as static displays on...

Anyone know more?
The AAIB has sent a team to Northamptonshire.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published:
18 June 2017

The AAIB has sent a team to investigate a light aircraft accident in Northamptonshire.

The AAIB has sent a team to...

Just a quick date for everybody's diaries. The next Duxford Bonus Day is for Flyer readers and it's on 15th July. Usual discounts.

More details on the Fly In forum soon, but in the meantime, you can book your landing slot:
01223 833376.

Alan.

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

Many thanks.

I am considering flying from Blackbushe to visit family who live near Biarritz and whilst I have been to Le Touquet numerous times, I need a bit of advice on planning a longer trip. Questions I have are:

1. There are a lot of danger areas along the...

How are Europas regarded these days, as a recreational plane in the £25k-£45k price bracket? Twenty years ago I was failing to build one of originals. There now seem to be a bewildering array of variants, but it does not seem to be the...

Tomorrow i'd like to take my wife and toddler for a helicopter flight. Around 30 minutes, somewhere 'nice' . (i.e. not just a place with bacon sandwiches).

I'm based at Deanland EGKL and the helicopter can just about manage 90mph.

Anyone got any...

I am about to buy a new 8.33khz radio for my new aeroplane.

My installation is probably about as simple as it gets, single place, no intercom. So I assume that it is only wired for power and a connection to the ariel.

I currently have a Becker...

I have a club PA28 booked for a trip on Monday, and if the weather allows, am thinking of a trip to Lands End. Would be a good 2 hrs each way for me from Blackpool, which is good as I need to refresh the Nav and RT skills!
Has anyone been there...

Paul Kehoe, CX of Birmingham Airport has been awarded an OBE for services to aviation and the economy.

Well done! Good to see.

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...

Please object to the proposal to destroy part of the Bggin Hill chapel and replace it with a museum, which is back on the local authority agenda.

Bromley Council own Biggin Hill airport and they are planning to knock down part of the chapel and...

Not GA, but some great formation flying & wonderful air to air photography

I saw the "stranded" BBMF Spit at White Waltham yesterday and spoke to the pilot (and OC I think) along with other people.

This morning, my wife finally relented and agreed to me taking my daughter up for her first flight. When we arrived...