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“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...

#FLY2024 Challenge is over… let's start again! 8)

FLYER invites you to share in the new #FLY2025 Challenge - and you'll see that this year we've tweaked the elements. Some elements might be a bit more attainable than previous years, others might...

We were bowled over by the response to last year's #FLY2023 Challenge and Russ Pinder is a worthy winner - a Bose A30 headset will be on its way to Russ very soon.

Did you see the FLYER Livestream with Russ? It's here:

The #FLY2024 Challenge has...

There have been a few unacceptable posts of late. Please take a look at the Code of Conduct and post accordingly. Identifying individuals by anonymous is a BIG no no!

Be nice, considerate and polite.
If you can't make your point without a...

Just came across this AIC:

It says "future editions of the chart will not have Obstacle data".

Before I fire off an email to AIS, does anyone know what this means? No more max heights of wind turbines, radio masts, chimneys? Or not...

What I love is the diagram showing the engine test locations: I wonder how many jet airliners get to test their engines there?

Overseas holders of aircraft registration, pilot, cabin-crew, maintenance, medical or drone certificate will need to appoint a US based agent Read more

The boys are back in town! :)

Just seen on Skywise. Someone cleverer than me will know, but if I understand correctly 978 is ground to air, whilst our SkyEchos are on 1090 mhz and are air to air. So when the drones are BVLOS we still won't see them, nor will they see us. And I...

Given the upcoming sale, its amazing to see such a positive spin on what is from the outside a worsening situation with current management at Gloucestershire Airport.

Cant believe any operator or tenant is happy to see the airport close or...

Browsing TrainingCom Spring 2025 from the CAA there appears to be a change with immediate effect to the requirements for the instructor to be able to sign off the Biennial Flight for revalidation by experience of SEP ratings.

In a nutshell, the...

Hi, I am a student currently studying a Bsc Hons degree in Air Transport Management. As part of this I am currently working on a dissertation - What is the Feasibility of electric aircraft in the European short haul market before the 2050 net zero...

With ATC in contact with both the helicopter and the airliner in Class B controlled airspace, that collision should not have happened. A breakdown of many systems.

Iceman

Some sad news from Sussex.Bill Coles who devoted so much time over the years in turning part of his farm near Battle in Sussex has passed away after a short illness.Those close to the airstrip will no doubt be aware his funeral is next Thursday....

Details to be found here

Objections required sooner rather than later, I suspect. These can be filed here

The Coroner held a pre-inquest hearing today and has set a date of September 2021.

The reason includes the fact that 150 people have applied to attend which is impossible at the present.

She will sit alone without a Jury.

An Easyjet pilot has been suspended after a GPWS incident in Egypt. The Times and Independent have now named him, surely this is against all "just culture" principles? A"source" leaked to the Sun.

This month’s exclusive FLYER Club members' webinar is with Blackbushe Aviation’s Steve Morley, who’ll be giving us some top tips for spring cleaning our flying!

After months of bad weather, this valuable refresher will cover what to think about...

I have a friend and work colleague who lives in Accrington, Lancashire. She is considering paying for her and her two boys to go on an experience flight and somewhere like Blackpool looks doable. Obviously the fact that a) I live and fly near...

Head over to the Members' forum for the link to next week's Skivestream!

The CAA have written to a friend of mine asking she identify the pilot flying after a seemingly small infringement. In the driving world, there is specific legislation that compels the owner to disclosed the driver. Does similar legislation exist...

I am in the process of buying a small holiday apartment in Cyprus, on a development we know very well, sitting just underneath the final approach to Pafos airport on the Greek side.

In my world of longer-term pipe dreams, I'm interested to...

Flew today in the last hour of daylight. Just a local flight, beautiful conditions, wandering around the sky and enjoying life.

Wearing the listening squawk of my local airport, because why not. Nothing on frequency, nothing happening.

Then out of...

It’s not often that I see one of these on the runway at Blackbushe :lol:. There was two sat on the strip at Iwamanzi as we departed, some ostriches, and an impala that refused to move, despite revving the engine and flashing lights :shock:....

Head over to the Members' forum for the link to next week's Skivestream!

SEP light aeroplane down this morning near Fife airport.
No info on persons involved or injuries.
Drone images published on FB which I'm not linking.
Fingers crossed. :(

Quick one,

All the little lines on my validity page, on both my licences, are now full.

I dropped a line to the CAA a while ago and asked for more, but you guessed it, nothing forthcoming.

Has anyone got a good email so I can go through the whole...

One time Livestream guest Xyla Foxlin is involved in a campaign about with pilots' mental health. It appears that she's lost her Class 3 Medical and her story about it is on YouTube.

From a US press release.

The German aerospace startup’s shares plunged more than 60% following the news, then slightly pared its losses midday, only to return closer to its opening drop. The stock closed at a new 52-week low for the day, down...

It’s not all doom and gloom in the world of UK airfields! The grass strip numbers are growing fast, and in this week’s Livestream, we’ll look at some of the best out there. We’ll also be chatting with grass strip instructor Arthur Williams to get a...

BBC Radio attended last year's Sollas Fly-In.

Folks, ISTR there was a thread on here the other week on how to use Garmin instead of Jeppesen data for these GTNs.

I can only find a thread on 430s.

Does anyone know if it is possible to change providers, is it much hassle, is it worth it?

At...

Took me by surprise.

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Hi Folks,

I got a Total Carte for the Cub to D-Day trip (in trip reports) and thought at the time that this free fuel is awesome :D

Now the bill has arrived. The invoice says direct debit and has my bank details - can anybody confirm the...

News from a couple of weeks ago just surfaced.
In Memory of John Henry Chicken

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John, the beloved founder of Stapleford Flight Centre, on Monday 17th February. He left us peacefully,...

My thinking (and I've not been asked to do it, so this is still theoretical) is to try to avoid filling up two lines in Section XII by writing 'SEP(L)/TMG' in column 1.

How do other instructors indicate this in the licence?

Discover your airport's brand new website :@: : An invitation to travel!

It is more than just a showcase, this site is designed to accompany you in your travels or to discover the different activities offered on the platform but also to inspire...

Pencilled in for April 17th :D :D

Landed in a field on the edge of Enstone village. Fire Brigade etc in attendance. I believe it is one based at Flying Club at the West end of the North side. Was well alight when I drove past. Here’s hoping pilot got out ok.

Just announced today; Peel are "holding a review" into closing Doncaster albeit after trousering stacks of public cash, building a business park, getting a road to the M18, etc.

In other words, it's toast, just like Sheffield before it....

I seem to remember this being discussed before, but since I have updated Skydemon, I have lost audio alerts via the 3.5mm jack socket on the ipad ;-(

I have tested the jack plug and the rest of the aeroplanes audio by substituting my laptop and I...

Oh dear….! I’ve been in three times since Madonna’s ex took over the reigns, still undecided on catering as it and the service have been at both ends of the scale….!

I’am prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt, we’re it another airfield I’d...

I've been PPL flying for a few years now and due to a relocation, I don't fly at the club I learned at.

The particular club/airfield in question is very good at communication/customer service. They pick up phone calls or call back within an hour,...

This week it’s an International Women’s Day special, and we’ll be chatting to trailblazing pilot Tammy Camilleri about becoming Australia’s first woman to race jets at Reno.
We’ll also have an all-female presenting line-up featuring:
-...

I am trying to understand the rules regarding the requirement for radio navigation equipment. Does Rule 25 mean one can request IFR clearance into Echo airspace without VOR, approved GPS and up to date database, by day in visual conditions?

Not...

My name is Tony, I am a student at the Aviation Academy in West Yorkshire, and I am studying for a BSc Hons degree in Air Transport Management. As part of this, I am currently working on a dissertation – What factors are contributing to an...

Needing to replace the radio in the Jodel with an 8.33 kHz unit I'm looking at the following options that I'd like user feedback on please.

Ideally I'd like the radio to also include a four place intercom so that I can save panel space and simplify...

Hi,

Does anyone know what this is likely to entail? In this case it will be single engine VFR only.

Any recommendations of places to do it also appreciated.

Thanks,

David

Hi,

Does anyone have a note of the northern boundary of the Borders Tactical Training Area, LFA 20 (T)

All part of my quixotic efforts against unsafe wind turbine schemes!