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I need to fly round a DA tomorrow, but would like to fly through it if possible. Its all new to me. The DA says active every day, then gives a contact number and frequency; does this mean its ok to phone up / call up and ask if the DA is active?

But today I am the responsible person in terms of my colleague's safe arrival on a flight-planned return from France to the unmanned Old Buckenham

If 12:30 ticks by and I haven't heard from him, after trying to contact him on is mobile, just who do...

Hi all. I've only just qualified and am looking to join a small syndicate at my local airfield. The aircraft has no transponder though. I know this isn't the end of the world (the aircraft is a beautiful Eurostar EV97A) but one of my goals in the...

Yesterday was just so perfect. Hot, hot sun; almost no cloud and the lightest of winds. I decided on a whim to launch off in the late afternoon for a little gentle airborne fun. I spent a joyful half-hour or so pottering over familiar local...

Hi Everyone, I would like to share my experience flying a constant speed propeller Cessna 177RG:

For the complex endorsement, I have started with a 1975 Cessna Cardinal 177RG (C177RG), apart from being considered a complex airplane, it also has...

A friend of Rougham airfield has come forward with a generous offer as a fuel sponsor for tomorrow and Sundays vintage, and all comers fly in.

To qualify you must have flown in, and collected your free raffle ticket when booking in. This...

Good evening all,

The recent thread on mentoring (which I didn't manage to read fully before donking) revealed different view points on the subject, so I hope to open a thoughtful discussion on the positive differences between mentoring and...

I've decided to set out on the road to get my FI rating. I'm doing this with the intention of instructing in some capacity for as long as I can (I'm 30).

I started many months ago by beginning the 10hr process to convert my LAPL to PPL. I've got...

I formed a crazy plan these past few weeks about doing the CBIR.

I had a fairly long break from flying, and have just renewed my SEP. It’s great to be back in the air and plan to just try and keep more current (confident) and fly more this time...

At first it was just about owning any old aircraft...

then it occurred to me that I needed something fast for touring and also a little runabout to fly from my local strip.

But I've recently realised that I also must have something cute and shiny...

I know that the addressing of IFR flightplans in particular is a very dark art governed by dusty manuals.

I have two favours to beg. Firstly if any of our ATCO readers might be able to lay his hands on an old guide, I'd be keen to exchange it for...

Reports coming in of BBMF DC3 single engine diversion into Manchester.

Might do it today, then I thought, what’s the best way to come down?

Throttle back a bit and I’ll come down naturally, don’t cool the engine too much is my initial thought.

I’m not going to close the throttle and drop and warm now and then, I’ve...

Last week I flew my Rotax 912, 80 hp Rans S6--116 for 5 hours - in three stages - and recorded the regular 13 3/4 litres/hour at a modest 2,600 rpm & 88 air mph.

A few days later I made my return trip but was astounded that the hourly rate had...

At 3,000ft over the North Yorks moors around lunchtime yesterday. Monitoring Bagby's frequency, and a series of calls from aircraft at Bembridge. About 220 nautical miles.
One young lady on downwind for rwy one two was particularly loud and clear....

I asked my wife to track my flight today on FR24. It did not show up.

I have a Becker mode S transponder and PAW Rosetta both working.

Should FR24 pick up my mode S transmissions automatically?

Any tips please?

Thanks

In another thread about descending from 10,000 ft,

On your way up to 10000ft you will have to lean the mixture correctly otherwise you will run out of puff.

What is the correct procedure for doing this? Most of us will have had “full rich” for...

The ailerons on my CAP 231 EX are hinged about 2 to 2 1/2” behind the leading edge. There are slots cut into each aileron for each of the three hinges about 3/4” wide. The hinge itself is about 3/16 in wide.

This leaves a fair gap all around the...

Great forecast today so headed oop North to Eshott, what a lovely airfield. We were on a listening squawk but Manchester controllers managed to give a detailed account of other traffic in the LLC. Despite being busy they managed to find time for us...

Hi all,

New Lad here for the first time, i'm Just looking for a wee bit of advice and best practice from your point of view.
I intend to pop into Wickenby in the near future.

I'm coming all the way from Easy Angular and across the Wash, having...

I have something strange going on with my transponder and looking for a bit of advice. Panel mount altimeter and Dynon D100 set to correct QNH and both confirm altitude along with Garmin nav and Skydemon. However, Trig TT21 reads 100’ below and...

Apologies for cold calling the forum,

I am looking for an owner instructor (Midlands based) to carry out short refresher and an IR(R) renewal. I am current VFR.

I normally fly PA28/Garmin 430W out of Wellesbourne. All our club instructors are...

I am planning a trip from Pons (near Bordeaux) to Venice (Lido) in a couple of weeks.

I have done some searching on here and all the routes appear to be GAFOR routes through the Alps, I'd like to avoid the Alps if possible so was looking at routing...

A friend is planning a holiday in Nairobi in 2 weeks time and is asking if he can rent a plane & instructor / safety pilot. (He is a PPL).

I've searched the archive and got the recommendation to look at Kenya Shool of Flying at Nairobi Wilson...

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editted following very helpful feedback to make the link much more sensible. thank you all

An interesting talk this evening at the London Flying Club by Group Captain Mark Manwaring on his forthcoming world record attempt to fly around the world in 18 days in a home-built RV7, breaking the previous record of 26 days. The flight will be...

The BBC report that the Tucano is soon to be retired:

I'm sure there are still some people who will say "good" but I have a different view. I was on the MOD(PE) Tucano desk in 1988-91 and, for what was being paid (£1.25M each IIRC) the...

April 16th
A problem for something like Garmin 496?, or would it have to be really ancient gear to fail to adjust itself?

I am visiting the UK (from Singapore). It is forecast to be great flying weather tomorrow (Sunday) so planned to fly up to Duxford with some friends and visit the IWM. Called Duxford tower for PPR only to be told it was closed "due to ATC...

As some of you may have noticed the Perlan team are back flying again... still trying to get to their goal of 90,000ft.

You might find this podcast of interest as it includes an interview with chief pilot Jim Payne. Jim is both a very experienced...

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So I am thinking of getting my class one so I can get a CPL and then eventually and FI (A) rating. However I have a history of migraines (with aura I think- I honestly can't remember them) that prevented me from continuing planned activities. I had...

Planning on taking the Vagabond away on a mini-adventure for a week.

Can anyone suggest airfields or strips which allow (or even cater for and encourage) camping under the wing?

Some sort of tour of part of the UK coastline would be nice.

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Also, a reminder to all on the use of the "report button" if you wish to draw something to the attention of the admins. It's located to the top right of every post - just click the little cog and...

A book vetted and approved by the TSA and written by a former U.S. Federal Air Marshal is about to be released on September 11. The book is called "Able-Bodied Passenger" and is an in-flight security guide which teaches passengers how to...

I sort of lost interest in the rules about mandatory Mode S when I fitted a Mode S transponder in my last aeroplane, now sold.

I am now possibly looking at buying a replacement aircraft that only has a Mode "C" transponder. It has an 8.33...

Due to weather, I'm pushing it to complete my 12 hours required for to keep my licence valid. I need another 4 before the end of this month. (September 19) For the last few years I've been flying tailwheel only and currently hiring a Supercub.

I'm...

Busy with a shampoo and rinse, then organised RV hotel for a northbound aviator, but today managed the first flight of our second RV12, CJIC.

Apart from a dodgy oil sender connector, it flew perfect off the plans.

Just short of 2 hours, an hour of...

My intention is to use this topic as a kind of running diary of my adventure at the WIAC 2019.

A couple of forumites asked if I could keep them informed, so I thought that this might be a nice way to do it. This won't be just a trip report, which...

My last AME, ex RAF, didn't charge VAT and was a great guy. But that was in Hertfordshire - any recommendations for an AME near Ipswich?

I am about to build my first covered aircraft (KFA Explorer) so need to get up to speed and sort the right kit out. Can anyone recommend the right iron to buy and where to get it. And before you start, no I will not be taking in ironing

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For your Bulldog/Eurostar/Europa/Firefly etc.

What’s the duty on av gas l, was shocked to learn its more expensive than petrol or diesel, just kinda thought it would be cheaper, is it mostly duty?

Do such things exist?

I’ve seen FI scholarships but they require CPL TK as a pre-req.I have contacted one charity (Air Pilots) stating I’m happy doing LAPL and don’t need CPL TK but they won’t accept this.

Another pipe dream is a sabbatical and...

Hello. Does anyone have any recent experiences of flying in Poland? I am interested in views on how helpful ATC etc is to GA rather than routings? End goal at the moment might be Krakow. Not sure if Krakow is GA friendly, not got that far in my...

It’s clear that moving map GPS software has, especially over the last decade or so, changed the way that many of us plan and execute our flights. The software, not only produce plogs without the need for a whizz wheel, but also handle weather,...

So... a question about electric bikes.

My experiments have shown that one full-size, wheels off bicycle in a travel bag will fit in the back of a C182.
But not two.

So to plan a weekend away cycling in the Ile de Re or Lelystad with the wife we...

I have two pairs of Sennheiser NoiseGard headsets in the aeroplane, and they’re not really very good in my opinion. They’re uncomfortable, the ANR is poor, and the audio quality seems really muffled.

So, I’ve decide to look into a couple of pairs...

Just thinking about buying another aircraft to replace G-ATTI despite saying I would never do that.

Has to be metal so can live outside at least some of the time, ideally nosewheel, on an LAA permit, reasonably inexpensive to buy, and flyable long...