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…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...

I noticed that one of the “new” jets (either Cirrus or Honda) has a V tail. The only other aircraft that I can think of with one is the Beechcraft Bonanza.

What are the advantages of this configuration? If it’s so good, why don’t other aircraft...

Real Scifi stuff:

Awaiting various jokes and/or puns...

Regards, SD..

Born today 1930, and a bit of a hero of mine...

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From The Independent
A long-lost Second World War spitfire flown by a pilot who was part of the “Great Escape” has been found almost entirely intact on a Norwegian mountain – 76 years after it was shot down by Nazis.

The discovery is the first...

I watched a good youtube explanation of skydemon for issuing of flight plans and i probably will start using skydemon for this service, but at present i'm still using afpex for issuing flight plans.

It may be a basic question, but where's the best...

Tangentially related to the various EASA threads. How are the Channel Islands and Isle of Man allowed to maintain their own aircraft registries?

As far as I can see, they are not ICAO states (not sure if they’re states at all) and neither are they...

Whilst I'm sure the answer to my dumb question must be on here somewhere, I've got lost in trying to search and have got myself all confused with all the tech stuff - :? - so apologies in advance.

I've bought an aircraft with a Mode C transponder....

Not for the faint hearted ... :shock:

Was at an airfield today, on long final, following a student in, and the student missed the runway, landed next to it, pulled back onto the runway, and then did the “go” part of his touch and go.

I was watching his approach from long final, and...

Does anyone know of a forward folding A5 kneeboard rather than the usual side folding ones?
I've looked online at the usual suppliers and haven't seen any.
I ask because I find the normal kneeboards cumbersome in the confines of a Tecnam with its...

A team of scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created the first ever plane to take flight without moving parts.

It uses electroaerodynamic propulsion to fly which is greener and quieter than traditional aircraft. Is this...

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...

Essential repairs and upgrade expected to get green light.

Iceman 8)

The team at Calais came up trumps (not sure if I should use that term now) passing through on Friday to Brienne, with no restaurant, Alex made us all coffee, on are return Sunday, he has organized a coffee maker machine at the booking in counter, so...

Hi all,

There was a problem with uploading the video into the Flyer website yesterday.

You can watch the video this week here

Hopefully all should be back to normal by Monday's update.

Keep the sun shining!

Simon

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...

And it's such a big but you could call it Minaj :lol:

It's a Team Minimax languishing on a driveway next to a skip and discarded mattresses. Looks like a repo on the property and abandoned by the owner.

Here's the rub. Check out the address from...

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...

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...

I've been looking at book lists because I want to read more. I'm not looking for aviation books at all, but I know that some here like them so I thought I'd mention this one that I saw reviewed in the New York Times.

It's called "FLY GIRLS...

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...

Surprised nobody has commented on this yet:

(also linked from )

Perhaps someone connected to the APPG could make the APPG aware of the GetSurrey article.

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...

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...

Any recommendations for outfits that carry out spectrographic oil analysis?

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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.
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