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For those of you who may recall this accident and the awful MoD stitch-up of the operating crew, they are now trying to dispose of some of the records from the original inquiry.

There is a petition running to get the government to reconsider.

Report of a pair of King Air B200's colliding outside of controlled airspace at 1,200ft inbound to Keflavík.
Reported that the prop of one hit the tailplane of the other.

The two planes were flying from Belfast. The plan was to fly on to the...

Today we had a superb visit to JJ at East Kirkby, organised by Adrian Hatton.

What none of us knew was their devious scheme to get JJ flying.... they borrow seriously large parts of other Lancasters, restore them to taxying condition, replace the...

Hi all,

one for the AME’s and you chaps that fly a lot of aerobatics.

I have an inguinal hernia, (in my groin), it’s not that big, it’s nearly asymptomatic and the surgeon isn’t too worried about operating.

There’s no big swollen bit, but I...

Thoughts please for the amazing flying skill of Staff Sergeant James Harley Wallwork DFM, the glider pilot who all but stuffed the nose of his aircraft into the eastern end of Pegasus Bridge shortly after midnight, 79 years back.

And the rest of...

Sure, she’s a lot more famous than we are, but might this have the potential to empower the hand of opponents of G-INFO if this goes her way?

There seems to be some confusion regarding the potential sale of the Glenforsa Hotel.
To clarify: The asking price is based on a formula that solely takes into account the recent turnover of the business. The majority of the turnover is not derived...

I seem to remember that someone was refurbing an Emeraude -at Dunkerswell possibly ? If that’s still happening, I have a large, oily and very necessary component of one of those, in a shed that’s got to be pulled down. C9014F on it’s engine mount,...

Bucks Council is inviting comments on its thoughts for the redevelopment of Halton, although it is in the Greenbelt they are suggesting 1,000 houses.
The link is here:

Post here any old military airfield buildings converted into homes that are now for sale in UK.
As property search tools don't currently permit filtering for these sorts of rare residences they tend to be discovered by accident; as I did for an...

Can anyone advise me on the best way to get TMG rating? I have a PPL and wish to buy a share in a Grob109B motor glider but I will need to get the TMG before I can fly it.

From the Metro:

“An easyJet flight carrying 157 passengers almost crashed into a Swiss lake, it has emerged.
The Airbus A320 Neo was coming in to land at Geneva Airport when it plummeted to an unsafe altitude and was said to be just seconds from...

29th January 1930 saw day one of operations and it has been continuous use since then.

The Control Tower is the oldest continuously staffed building of its type in the world. It and the large hangar are Grade II listed.

This week’s guest is Neil Parkinson, the only Brit racing at the last ever Reno Air Races last year. He’s also the Chief Pilot at spitfires.com, a former air ambulance pilot and current Dassault Falcon 7X pilot - to name but a few.

See you at...

I'm getting ads saying a new film is now released "Battle over Britain"..... Before I shell out hard cash I wonder if anyone has watched it and if it is any good or yet more unrealistic CGI! (3 point landings and takeoffs in Flying...

"Guinness World Records: Longest-surviving heart transplant patient recognised"

:thumright:

After all the wailing and gnashing of teeth by the Reds about needing protected airspace to practise in, after countless warning to check NOTAMS etc, the fine citizens of Hull were apparently 'thrilled' to a display of stunting and aerial antics in...

Sketchily reported, any details ?

Used to pass regularly on the coach to LGW - sad news.

I wonder what Mav. will be up to this time ?

Iceman 8)

We saw the storm coming, we all hunkered down and arranged indoor activities....

Nah.

Whoever owns, operates or flies G-DOLI decided to leave Wycombe this evening and flew to Belfast Aldergrove.

4 people texted me with a proper Vert Der Ferk text...

Not my project, but worth sharing. It’s one of our club’s younger members who did this project with a local Danish mechanic at our airfield. I can assure you the result is stunning.

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The competition will be Furious 8)
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Recommendations required please for a maintenance facility to carry out a top end overhaul. Based in the south, I'am prepared to go anywhere in the UK for a prompt and reliable service. I'am abroad mid Feb to mid April, ideally like to get booked in...

...I'm impressed. :thumright:

Although Sam wasn't "the main star" of the channel, he was the one who donated his 410 to Jason of Rebuild Rescue, was instrumental in aiding the rebuild of the Grumman Cougar N887CC which they recently completed and flew back to their...

Today 23 Jan D and D have requested training fixes and practise pans on 121.5.

Appreciate the weather is a bit pump.

If anyone can oblige be very helpful.

The Light Aircraft Association supports the General Aviation Alliance's updated Electronic Conspicuity Position Paper.

I cannot find the full paper... will head over to the GAA to have a look. UPDATE This is all I've found.

Having read the key...

Hi Mark and welcome to the best place in the world for General Aviation!

... With Arthur Williams.

I'm just re-watching this sadly very short series on a channel called Plex.

It's even better than I remember, I so wish there were more.

Abingdon airfield is still shown on the CAA and SkyDemon charts with a G in a circle to indicate gliding operations.

The airfield is not disused, as both the Army at Dalton Barracks and helicopter training from Benson use the airfield from time to...

I'd like to update the Tower Watch log and the movements register at the airport that I work at.

What I would like to know is - Are there any legislation or rules, or guidelines as to what should be recorded in a airport Watch Log and Movements...

At a commercial airfield I frequent, I have an Airside Identity Card (AIC) which was a pain to get (security checks, photos, employment checks, lots of money, GSAT (General Security Awareness Training) but which lets me go through an unmanned...

This week we are joined by a long-term friend of FLYER, Riccardo de Nardis, to talk about the legendary Raduno ! This gathering of FLYER friends is organised by Riccardo in Italy every two years. He will tell us about the event's history and plans...

The CAA website (at ) shows the link for a medical self declaration - I've looked around their cluttered and poor website and can't find it.

I've already had my details verified at the portal but the services that I now have access to don't...

Bit of a clickbait YouTube style subject, apologies :lol:

Whilst flying on Sunday, I switched over to Solent Radar, to be tuned in on the listening squawk, and was immediately hit by a lot of French radio (ATC/pilot) transmissions.

Have any of...

I-CR on 108.900 was the first 'for real' ILS I flew in my Comanche in the 1970s.

An ACP has been created to handle the change :-

Due to the age of the equipment, the glideslope has developed a fault leading to failure of flight calibration...

I met a private pilot recently. He was a “serious” private aviator - he owned his own aircraft which was a very nice and very capable touring aircraft in excellent condition.
Yet his flying experience was limited to “recreational” airfields with...

Hello, my first post here so I hope I'm in the right area. I am planning to fly from Oxford (UK) to Tuscany in a Cessna 182. I am considering vfr routes from Bastia Poretta (LFKB) (Corsica) to Centro Volo Serristori (LIQQ) Tuscany. The danger zones...

The glider folk have been given a handful of extra frequencies, so you can expect many changes and consequently reduced overlap from 21st March.

Doubtless it will be widely promulgated.

Tibenham has been given the wholly unmemorable:

133.565...

Hi all, having done some searching around on the CAA web site and drawn a total blank, can anyone please point me to the regs that detail what is needed for differences traing when flying an aircraft with dual G5's.
Mant thanks :)

Hi all. Would anyone know how you would get an aircraft valuation?

For four years, Colin Shearn, a 62-year-old retired corporate executive, led the Farnborough Noise Group, a watchdog for locals worried about the operations of Farnborough airport, the UK’s busiest private jet airfield.

Then, one day in August,...

Sounds like the CAA are looking for some volunteers from across GA to be part of some Electronic Conspicuity workshops.
If only I didn't have a day job!
Interesting that they are asking people to reply direct rather than going through the TLAs? Not...

Rich created a smiley face for an aviation enthusiast

Not quite GA, but near enough! :D

In less than 30 minutes, there will be an attempted landing on Mars. Follow the official NASA livestream here:

Or follow the slightly geekier NASA Spaceflight.com livestream here:

Fingers crossed!

I'm surprised nobody else has mentioned this, it keeps coming up on my news feed from various sources.

Good old Mr Ritchie doing something positive for light aviation. :D

I had this thought at 2am.

How high would a glider need to be over Ireland, to glide to the east coast of the USA?

Let’s assume the following hypothetical items:

A modern, efficient glider.
Zero wind.
A pilot who is capable of staying awake...

Thread running on the other side about this. It would be a great place to visit (PPR req'd) if only for the 10,000ft runway; they do close the runway for 'speed events' so check ahead.

Hi. Has anyone had use of a Bose A30 headset and ideally can give comparison with the A20? Sound quality, comfort etc.

I know there's a flyer video on this but keen to know real world ongoing use opinions?

Thnx