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Well clearly things haven't quite gone to plan!

To cut a long and frustrating story short, testing revealed some problems during data/user/member migration. We've been working on resolving that, and hopefully today will see final testing and...

We're incredibly excited to reveal that, in the next few weeks, FLYER will be moving to a purpose-built digital platform that will offer members our normal great content in a beautiful and easy-to-consume way. If you're not already a member we'd...

We're going digital, we're going free and we're launching The Flyer Club

see the details here!

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Hi all

We'd like your help and suggestions with an initiative for 2022 which we're calling Fly2022: A Challenge for the FLYER community

The idea is simple: a target of flying time for 2022 of... 2022 minutes. That’s 33 hours 42 mins which is a...

I thought it was worth providing a bit of background and a few pointers about the new website and the way we are now working, but first a very brief history as it adds useful context…

Until Covid came along we were happy producing 13 paper issues...

“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...

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If you can't make your point without a...

Here are the current threads regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19

Main discussions:
COVID-19 and General Aviation

The following were previously stickied and in lieu of having the time to consolidate them are linked here:
AOPA guidance Ratings...

Formal notice has been given by SASO No.22 Group that Linton effectively closes on 18 Dec 20, though official disestablishment of the airfield, ATZ, MATZ and LARS will occur on 31st Dec with removal from MAIP etc.

The ACP covering this is here -...

Graham and Luke have reached 70 degrees N by landing at Laselv ENNA earlier today. :thumleft:

I like flying to islands in light aircraft.

Flying to Islands is one of the few opportunities to actually disprove the adage "Time to spare, go by air."

Today I went to the Isle of Wight.

Last week I went to Alderney.

Looking in my...

Anyone been to Swansea recently? Would you recommend it or are there any other locations close by more worth it? Thank you!

Hi

I just got my first AirTotal card in anticipation of a good flying summer in europe.
I orded them a couple weeks ago and in the meantime sold & bought a new plane.

Question to those that have used these cards a lot... The card is registered...

..is a good one. But, in this case, the 'great landing', where you can use the aircraft again, doesn't apply:

"West Atlantic B734 at Exeter on Jan 19th 2021, hard touchdown"

Bit more than a 'touchdown'.

I like to fly between 3 and 5 thousand feet when airspace and cloud allow as there seems to be less traffic around.

Let us discount any fuel savings from leaning at altitude for the purposes of this question.

I presume I use more fuel getting to...

My LAA insurance last year had £2M combined single limit with no sublimit on passenger liability.
In my renewal quote just received, this has been changed to a sublimit of 250,000SDR per passenger which I think currently corresponds to just over...

Join us at 1930 for what promises to be a c racking Livestream

- Simon Keeling's back with us (a)live
- All the usual news, events, plugs and Fantasy Hangar

Plus

We'll be joined by Mike Blyth and James Pitman from Sling Aircraft in South Africa....

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere, but a recent travelogue episode from Bald & Bankrupt makes for some interesting viewing. He flies on a scheduled Antonov AN2 ... complete with what looks like an Android phone on the dashboard for...

I have the SkyWise app on my iPad (which is my only form of computering, I do not have a PC). So I’ve got the app, registered, signed in, configured my flight deck, saved my preferences and read my notifications. All ok so far.

Only problem is,...

I am waiting on Traffords coming back to me with a quote for a travel insurance policy that does not count non commercial flying as an excluded activity. To provide a comparison can anybody suggest alternative companies that might provide a quote -...

I might not have had to post this if I could find the forum search facility.
Can anyone bring me up to speed (even a slow speed) on 'what were EASA permit aircraft' please?
My assumptions/guesses, with no actually firm proof in my hand, are:
1) They...

It's the Appliance of Science.
Be amazed! :D

(And there's a proper 'Like' button, too. :thumright: )

Planning a trip for Waltham to Catania - to arrive Catania 22 June.

Looking for suggestions on routes and places to refuel and overnight (especially Italy).

Currently thinking of Waltham - Avignon - Genoa - Salerno. Any advice on landing and AVGAS...

Well maybe not exactly cheap but it is an 800m strip with a certificate of lawful use and 'just' a 40min train ride from Paddington.

My crosswind landings have never been particulary tidy, mainly due to flying from places with multiple runways, though if I'm honest I do tend to choose days to fly that would not test me in this regards.
My usual technique is crab then a very late...

Can anyone give me a rundown of landing /parking fees at Southend. I’ve tried calling the a Jet centre all over Easter and just get voicemail., or even a contact number.

It was a delight to attend the AGM at Sherburn today, a laid back and pleasant affair with breakfast baps and a cup of tea prior to the event, a gentle run through of the State of the Union and the finances - which showed a great turnround from loss...

We’ve brought the kids down to see the aeroplanes have some lunch. Any forumites around?

On behalf of a friend, does anyone have up to date info on Pamplona? Particularly how strictly the “ compulsory handling” rules ? The AIP says handling is NOT mandatory for a/c below 3 tonnes and no passengers. My friend will be in a P28 with 2...

AeroExpo was due to be held on 16-18 June as a combined event with RotorTech.

The first episode of the new CAA GA podcast is out now. It covers interviews and discussions on recent Virtual Voyage for Airworthiness, the Carbon Monoxide Detector (CODE) Project and details of latest Historic Aviation magazine, Reach for the Sky.

Just seen this from my favourite EC provider.

It seems that like the Pilot's Hub a week or so ago you can not get food in the Flight Deck Cafe unless you previously booked a table.
For drinks you're given a number to place on one of the many free tables, and then you wait and wait and wait for...

Hi,

I’m going a little round in circles, when “upgrading” to flying an arrow (from a warrior) you have to undertake VP Prop and Retractable Training i get that, but how long and do you need to be tested or is just when the instructor says that you...

Just a quick heads-up for anyone who might be considering visiting over the next few months. The "Main runway" (09/27 to most of us) is now closed for resurfacing until further notice - probably several months. The "Crosswind...

Is. LAPL medical enough to fly in Europe or do we need a class 2

Pete

Folks

After a seven year hiatus, I'm three hours into training to renew my PPL.

I'm doing the training away from home: I've found myself doing some consultancy work for the next few months, and was looking for something constructive to do in the...

Ukraine gliding is different to how we do it in the UK!

What to do with an Antonov 2, six Blanik gliders and 1 tow rope (and a huge runway). Watch it all, as the last 20 seconds is very interesting.

In the first few seconds, I thought there was...

Just picked up a Facebook post:

"After much thought and deliberation, unfortunately we will be returning to a 5 day a week operation.
As from Sunday 15th May we will again be closing to the general public on SUNDAYS and MONDAYS until further...

My name is down as the owner/operator on several aircraft. Two of which are being used for training.

In the event that another instructor has a claim, how is this likely to increase my policies in the future?

I guess I’m trying to work out the...

I need to pick up my mother in law in June. She lives in Stade (Niedersachsen). Obvious places to choose are Hamburg, Bremen or Nordholz with the latter being the easiest. Does anyone have experience of landing there in recent times?

The Red Bull Plane Swap* is live on at midnight UK time. Two pilots/skydivers, two C182s etc etc

Might be worth a watch, if you can get through what I imagine will be quite a bit of whoop whoop hype.

Ian
* Of course I know that a plane is a...

Saw this on the LAA website.

LAA “GRASS ROOTS FLY IN”
POPHAM AIRFIELD

2nd to 4th September 2022

The LAA will be heading for the green grass of Popham Airfield in Hampshire for a new event on 2nd, 3rd, 4th September 2022. The LAA Grass Roots...

The British Women Pilots' Association scholarships are open. 23 on offer this year, worth over £45,000, for ground school and flying, for all levels of experience and all types of aviation.

- Five BWPA Flying Start Scholarships, one sponsored by...

Can anyone confirm if the vector app is not available at present?

I carried out a permanent install of the PAW this week and we took the aircraft on a test flight yesterday. The mode s track is available in the usual apps but when I tried vector...

Blimey, it must be…

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I'm sure this has ben done to death but on using the search facility nothing really answered my questions so.....

Having been to France and CH Islands I'm familiar with filing FPL's and GAR forms. However, on thinking of a trip to...

Really? Sfc upwards THAT far away? (Will try and find a link)
And so carefully thought out :roll: for example
No kites UNDER 2kg? At least kiddies at parties who trip and let go of their jubilee helium balloon will be under the age of prosecution...

I thought this looming problem might have figured on the Forum by now.

International standards are changing so this additive will be banned in the not too distant future.

By coincidence I used to be able to see the only factory making this stuff...

The thread about the Troutbeck fatality has got me thinking, and I'd like to know more.

At risk of a dumb question, what is a strip, and more to the point, what's special about strip flying?

I have an illusion of comprehension - in my mind it's...

Hi,

Obviously being a sensible chap I've been obtaining my NOTAM from Skydemon for a long time, however with my impending CPL skills test I have been getting to grips with the "official" site in case the examiner insists on this.

Having...