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FLYER Club News and Information Find out about club benefits and how to access them.	41 Topics 128 Posts	Re: Website Downtime: Monday … by townleyc Thu Apr 15, 2021 10:14 am
General Aviation Primarily for general aviation discussion, but other aviation topics are also welcome.	49827 Topics 933076 Posts	Re: So what WAS rusty when yo… by MichaelP Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:29 am
Trip Reports Where have you been? What have you seen?	1103 Topics 9933 Posts	Re: Shoreham EGKA by Tall_Guy_In_a_PA28 Wed Apr 14, 2021 11:38 am
Red Tape and Gold Plate Use this forum to flag up examples of red tape and gold plate	192 Topics 2321 Posts	Re: Medical Self Declaration … by Forfoxake Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:01 pm
Fly-Ins and Social Events What are you planning? Where shall we go?	3672 Topics 71492 Posts	Re: Guernsey Air Rally 2021 -… by Guernsey Aeroclub Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:16 pm
That Worst Day Discuss the problems and solutions to all of the situations that Pilot X finds himself in.	69 Topics 594 Posts	Re: Alternator/Generator Alar… by townleyc Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:14 pm
Student Pilots Learning to fly, or thinking of learning? Post your questions, comments and experiences here Moderator: AndyR	6737 Topics 97723 Posts	Re: 10km visibility... by johnm Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:20 am
Licensing, EASA, CAA, and the ANO Polite discussion about EASA, the CAA, the ANO and the delights of aviation regulation.	1064 Topics 11053 Posts	Re: NPPL (A) Microlight/SSEA … by Irv Lee Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:47 am
Technical Discussion The place for technical discussions about GA and flying.	668 Topics 6196 Posts	Re: 75LBS ultralight motor 35… by Red Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:14 pm
ATIS - INC FUEL PRICE LEAGUE TABLES Useful airfield information and home of the forum's fuel price league tables. Moderators: GlosOps, deltacharlie	372 Topics 2837 Posts	Re: UK Avgas Price League Tab… by Flying_john Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:54 pm
Aviation Photography & Videos (including vlogs) Post your pics, videos and vlogs here	643 Topics 3454 Posts	Re: Essential RC aero-modelli… by dominicm Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:12 am
Airportal and Magazine To discuss anything which relates to the FLYER Airportal or the magazine	1372 Topics 11970 Posts	Re: Was someone drunk when th… by ROG Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:51 am
Help & Advice For help, advice and discussion about stuff not related to aviation. Play nice: no religion, no politics and no axe grinding please.	27227 Topics 504515 Posts	Re: Home Automation 101 by Colonel Panic Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:50 am

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UK Avgas Price League Table 1 2 3 4 5 by The Admin Team - Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:06 pm United Kingdom Last updated: 9th February 2019 Date Price Aerodrome Notes 20/11/2018 £1.81 Thruxton (EGHO) 03/02/2019 £1.682 Goodwood (EGHR) 01/01/2019 £1.68 Gloucestershire (EGBJ) 01/01/2019 £1.67 Redhill...	74 Replies 78488 Views	by Flying_john Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:54 pm
FLYER Live - Every night this week from 7-9pm! by FLYER Jonny - Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:18 am Today kicks off FLYER Live and Learn To Fly Week! You can join us live each evening from 7-9pm (Friday is exclusive to FLYER Club members only). Just visit live.flyer.co.uk to find out more, read about the exhibitors, see the schedule and watch...	0 Replies 244 Views	by FLYER Jonny Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:18 am
CLASS OF 2021 - Who learnt what in 2021? by Morten - Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:16 pm Every day is a school day - some more so than others - but we never stop learning. We would all like to know about and join in celebrating noteworthy milestones along the path of your aviation career - whether that be private or commercial. This...	3 Replies 214 Views	by Rob P Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:51 pm
How to get your landing fees and other benefits by G-BLEW - Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:13 pm If you are a member of The FLYER Club you'll be able to log on each month to see and print* your landing fees. Just go here VIDEO TUTORIAL - HOW TO PRINT THE LANDING VOUCHERS GZzvs9y5LSM VIDEO TUTORIAL - HOW TO CHECK OUT ALL YOUR BENEFITS...	1 Replies 2374 Views	by loopylune Sun Apr 04, 2021 4:56 pm
UK Jet-A1 Price League Table 1 2 3 4 by The Admin Team - Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:13 pm United Kingdom Last updated: 9th February 2019 Date Price Aerodrome Notes 01/12/2018 £0.99 Shoreham (EGKA) No VAT 09/02/2019 £0.75 Blackbushe (EGLK) 01/01/2019 £0.74 Redhill (EGKR)	52 Replies 32703 Views	by Satcop Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:12 am
UL91 Price League Table 1 2 by The Admin Team - Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:09 pm United Kingdom Last updated: 30th June 2018 Date Price Aerodrome Notes 26/06/2018 £1.92 Rochester (EGTO) 30/06/2018 £1.85 Old Warden (EGTH) 25/05/2018 £1.67 Popham (EGHP) Updates before 01/04/2018 Date Price...	20 Replies 23300 Views	by Iceman Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:01 pm
Political discussions, and moderation in the H&A forum by TheKentishFledgling - Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:20 pm The Help and Advice forum has now existed with its current title for a little over six months. There is some fantastic help and advice given that really shows the collective knowledge of the forum and its members at its best. There do, however,...	5 Replies 1089 Views	by Flying_john Sun Feb 07, 2021 8:39 pm
Here's my total time, costs and details for a PA28 PPL(A) in the UK 1 2 by MSGr - Mon Jun 25, 2018 5:15 pm For the benefit of those considering a PPL(A) and wanting to know time and cost, I’m sharing my experience based upon detailed records I kept. This is just my way through it, yours may differ, but I hope it gives you some insight and food for...	19 Replies 31688 Views	by lcolman Mon Jan 25, 2021 1:53 pm
Help and Advice forum, some guidelines… by G-BLEW - Mon Jun 15, 2020 1:31 pm Welcome to the new Help and Advice forum. You'll probably spot that many of the posts were in Non-Aviation, and some may spot that the politically leaning threads are no more. The Code of Conduct remains the same… Be nice, considerate and...	9 Replies 3155 Views	by Morten Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:57 pm
Poster behaviour by G-BLEW - Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:33 am 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...	4 Replies 3154 Views	by JAFO Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:45 pm
FLYER – the best gift in aviation? by Flyer Club Joanna - Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:25 am Giving gifts can bring a lot of joy but also a lot of frustrations if you don’t know what to get. FLYER is here to help! If you are trying to find a perfect gift for pilots, ex pilots or simply aviation enthusiasts, The FLYER Club Membership is a...	0 Replies 1534 Views	by Flyer Club Joanna Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:25 am
Planning, or been on a Flying Adventure? 1 2 by EdH - Wed May 10, 2017 3:51 pm We're always on the lookout for flying adventure features to inspire and entertain FLYER readers. So, if you're planning, or have taken a trip, whether big or small, that you think other pilots would like to read about in FLYER , then drop me a...	19 Replies 12134 Views	by Rob L Fri Sep 11, 2020 9:04 pm
Airfield Reference - Other by The Admin Team - Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:29 pm For other airfield reference material, please use the following links: AIRFIELDS: Rest of the World Regional Airports Price League Table - 757kg Airfields with wi-fi access Forumites and their Aircraft and Airfields	1 Replies 15523 Views	by rdfb Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:09 pm
Order to take exams 1 2 3 by Flying badger - Fri Oct 02, 2015 2:45 pm I know i've read it here somewhere....but naturally now I can't find it. After airlaw, what do people recommend as the next exam? I've heard both operational procedures or human factors.......but would be grateful for advice.	32 Replies 32762 Views	by kevkdg Mon Aug 17, 2020 12:43 pm
My experience of converting to a US licence (based on an EASA PPL - "61.75") by george7378 - Sun Aug 05, 2018 1:10 pm Hi all, Last month I had the chance to go flying in the US for the first time, and I wrote a quick post about the process I had to go through to convert my EASA PPL to an FAA equivalent. Maybe it's of use to someone here! There are a few...	12 Replies 13629 Views	by Flyin'Dutch' Sun Aug 16, 2020 8:33 am
Fly and meet up - tell us where you're going! 1 … 9 10 11 12 13 by The Admin Team - Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:38 am “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...	183 Replies 43522 Views	by neilmurg Sun Aug 16, 2020 5:20 am
COVID-19 Threads by JonathanB - Fri Apr 17, 2020 1:32 pm 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...	0 Replies 9233 Views	by JonathanB Fri Apr 17, 2020 1:32 pm
How To Learn To Fly (sort of) 1 … 3 4 5 6 7 by leiafee - Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:29 pm For a while I've been meaning to put together a little compilation of "stuff that helped" while I was learning to fly. I got around to it in the end (almost a year after getting the PPL...) and the result is now here(PDF) . It's less a...	97 Replies 117061 Views	by Nero Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:57 am
Airfields with WiFi Access by The Admin Team - Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:46 pm Please feel free to post updates to this thread. Once the list below has been updated, individual posts will be removed in order to keep things tidy. UK Alderney Andrewsfield (EGSL) has PC access, it also has WiFi but I believe this is...	9 Replies 17428 Views	by ray Sun Jul 07, 2019 6:22 pm
French Customs Airfields (Ports of Entry) 1 2 by carlmeek - Fri May 19, 2017 2:08 pm This sticky thread is here to point pilots towards a list of French customs airfields. The list is here - designed to provide a good solid and reliable list. You should use this list to help your initial planning, but then once you've decided...	25 Replies 18960 Views	by G-reg Tue Apr 30, 2019 12:38 pm
AIRFIELDS: United Kingdom by G-BLEW - Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:09 pm We'll endeavour to sort the airfields in alphabetical order here with links to the thread in this forum. Click on the airfield name for information posted by other forumites about the airfield. Click on the country name for general information and...	3 Replies 49094 Views	by JAFO Mon Mar 18, 2019 7:40 am
Resurrecting old threads 1 2 by The Admin Team - Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:23 pm Over the past few weeks there have been a few occasions where really old (>5 years) threads have been resurrected by posters - often by a reply to a previous post which was clearly very old. Although there may be occasions where reviving an old...	23 Replies 15702 Views	by Bill McCarthy Wed Jul 04, 2018 4:26 pm
Forumites and their Aircraft and Airfields 1 2 by Rob P - Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:06 pm If you would like to display a picture of the aircraft you fly/own/share/love, then this is the place for it. The technical stuff: We can't feature all your ex-steeds, so only current aircraft owned/flown regularly please. Maximum of two. Those...	20 Replies 30732 Views	by Waveflyer Wed May 23, 2018 6:10 pm
Sending Private Messages (and PMs in Outbox) by The Admin Team - Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:00 am There have been a few posts recently that suggest the forum PM function is not as easy to find as it might be, so - courtesy of Europaul383 - here's how. Just now I looked in vain for a tab that says 'Send PM'... This might help for next time......	0 Replies 10756 Views	by The Admin Team Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:00 am
Airfields that allow camping 1 2 by Buzzc150 - Fri Dec 01, 2017 3:52 pm Hi Does anyone know of airfields/strips that have camping facilities ? Cheers	18 Replies 13472 Views	by chevvron Sun Dec 24, 2017 5:06 pm
'That Worst Day' submissions for FLYER by EdH - Wed May 10, 2017 4:58 pm Submissions for FLYER 's 'That Worst Day' page have always come from FLYER readers, and we're on the lookout for more. For fictional tales of Pilot X, a story told in 900 words, with three thoughtful questions and answers, makes a ideal...	1 Replies 12876 Views	by Paul_Sengupta Wed May 10, 2017 5:46 pm
Fuel duty drawback - online form link by TheKentishFledgling - Thu Oct 08, 2015 10:29 am As requested, a stuck thread with a link to the "new" drawback form:	12 Replies 19049 Views	by Lefty Thu May 04, 2017 9:37 pm
Deleting accounts 1 2 by G-BLEW - Sun Dec 27, 2015 10:16 am A while ago we decided that we would no longer delete entire accounts. There are a couple of reasons for this… - It causes some performance issues for the server - It spoils many threads in which a poster has participated - It is disrespectful to...	17 Replies 26485 Views	by TheKentishFledgling Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:29 am
Surveys by TheKentishFledgling - Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:52 pm Should you wish to post a link to a survey, academic or otherwise, please could we request that you get in touch with a member of the admin team first? Generally there will be no problem with these - though you may find the regulars can be a tough...	0 Replies 17617 Views	by TheKentishFledgling Sun Jun 21, 2015 9:52 pm
Price League Tables by The Admin Team - Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:38 pm Please use the following links for the Fuel Price League Tables: UK Avgas Price League Table Europe Avgas Price League Table UL 91 Price League Table Jet-A1 Price League Table	0 Replies 17301 Views	by The Admin Team Tue Sep 23, 2014 12:38 pm
Forum guidelines PLEASE READ by G-BLEW - Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:14 pm I firmly believe that we are seeing the beginning of a new era in GA regulation - there's never been a better time to make logical, well constructed points, and to influence the future of GA regulation in the UK. I have spoken to the CAA and have...	0 Replies 17325 Views	by G-BLEW Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:14 pm
FLYER wants to help celebrate your first solo! by Echo Delta - Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:13 am The team at FLYER knows how extraordinary that solo feeling is, and we’d like to help you celebrate with a special FLYER memento. If you sends us a photo of you with your solo aircraft, along with the date that you soloed, you can receive an email...	0 Replies 24801 Views	by Echo Delta Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:13 am
So what WAS rusty when you flew? 1 2 3 by leiafee - Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:22 pm Got back up today and can report... Landings were fine. Initial go through checklist and startup and radio calls were scrappy but improved as day went on. Ability to fly sensible shaped circuits was ropey. Even when it improved over the day it...	43 Replies 1451 Views	by MichaelP Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:29 am
SIR. Your departure clearance will be in Welsh 1 2 3 4 5 by oldbiggincfi - Sat Apr 17, 2021 11:40 am Times today ( SAT APRIL 17th ) page 43 Your 150 word on board onboard safety measure will be in Wesh ? It says so in the notams .	69 Replies 2256 Views	by oldbiggincfi Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:21 am
10km visibility... 1 2 by Morten - Mon Apr 19, 2021 2:46 pm Inspired by this . It was an eye opener to me first time I went out in anything less than 10km visibility. Sadly, it seems that few instructors take their students up in or let students solo in visibility of less than 10km and therefore students...	17 Replies 378 Views	by johnm Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:20 am
"Land at Your Discretion" - Pilot & FISO Actions 1 … 8 9 10 11 12 by chevvron - Wed May 13, 2020 10:25 am Who can raise a (legit) MOR? Perhaps everyone should be raising one every time they witness CAT breaking the law in such a dangerous way? If the CAA then systematically ignore every report relating to a controlled ATZ but take action for every...	179 Replies 10236 Views	by SteveX Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:10 am
Barton via Manchester overhead by NDB_hold - Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:55 am Are Manchester likely to agree to a routing direct to Barton via their overhead? The obvious routing from here would take me via the Macclesfield South VRP and direct overhead Manchester. Assuming that via the overhead (or one or other end of the...	6 Replies 324 Views	by Paul_Sengupta Tue Apr 20, 2021 10:05 am
Home Automation 101 1 … 19 20 21 22 23 by Colonel Panic - Wed Nov 27, 2019 11:55 am Starting a new thread as I (& others?) might have similar questions in future .. Curtains Does anyone have any experience with motorised curtains? I'd like to automate three curtains in our Sitting Room; ours are fairly heavy & wide,...	338 Replies 22759 Views	by Colonel Panic Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:50 am
Gatwick ATS provider. by chevvron - Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:27 pm NATS have apparently regained the contract for providing ATC staff for ATC services at Gatwick airport wef Oct 2022. Approach control services never moved but aerodrome and GMC will once again be provided by NATS. Not that anyone on here will be...	13 Replies 586 Views	by chevvron Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:44 am
So, I just bought another one (LEAF) and other EV's 1 … 147 148 149 150 151 by Flying_john - Fri May 04, 2018 7:02 pm So after a break of nearly a year I have found another Nissan leaf to soothe my needs to drive an EV. But things have changed a bit on the charging front ! No longer does my Ecotricity electric highway card work in the machines at the motorway...	2264 Replies 134300 Views	by Paul_Sengupta Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:36 am
The CAA GA Survey by Genghis the Engineer - Mon Apr 19, 2021 5:16 pm Well done PPLMEIR in another thread for flagging this, as I was between jobs, I chose to scan it. While I am not aware of the background leading up you feeling the need to write this letter to the CAA, as a standalone document, I must say that I...	12 Replies 593 Views	by Stampe Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:10 am
Question about Aero hours? by Fellsteruk - Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:05 pm Hi, So im still doing PPL and want to move on to aero rating afterwards but ive been tempted to go an do a 30 min experience flight before i get my PPL... Question is, whilst i apprciate the time cannot be counted towards my PPL or aero rating,...	5 Replies 146 Views	by nickwilcock Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:02 am
Mars landing tonight 1 2 3 4 by Adrian - Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:28 pm 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!	56 Replies 2020 Views	by JonathanB Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:42 am
Guy Martin's Battle of Britain Ch4 9pm tonight Sun 18th April by flyguy - Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:48 am Follow Guy Martin as he takes a look at the training of WW2 fighter pilots. A Tiger Moth and Harvard star thig evening, with air combat training and an exciting finale next week! 8)	10 Replies 757 Views	by Cessna571 Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:42 am
Grumman Avenger ditching... 1 2 3 by Mike Tango - Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:55 pm Seems to have been today...	35 Replies 1823 Views	by Mike Tango Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:06 am
Helicopter Hangarage Costs by Lockhaven - Mon Apr 19, 2021 3:49 pm I know hangarage costs for aeroplanes has been discussed many times, but has anyone got an idea how much it costs to hangar a helicopter these days ?	6 Replies 292 Views	by Flyingfemme Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:55 am
Two ways C19 has most changed your life 1 2 3 4 5 by TheFarmer - Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:14 pm Good or bad, what are two things that have changed for you the most in the last 12 months? Circumstances, opinions, tolerance, career choices etc. 1. I’m more tolerant of people. Don’t know why, I just feel I am. I think I’ve properly realised...	62 Replies 2423 Views	by AndyR Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:51 am
NPPL (A) Microlight/SSEA Pathway to LAPL/PPL by PhilS - Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:06 pm Just wondering if anyone is aware of any recent progress in respect of the above? Many have been hoping for some positive news on this front since 2018, when the paperwork only route to LAPL expired.	1 Replies 73 Views	by Irv Lee Tue Apr 20, 2021 7:47 am
What tablet to buy? 1 2 3 4 by Sean. 101 - Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:09 am Morning all! I currently have an ipad 10.7" inch screen I belive which I have used a few times when flying while running skydemon however I think it would be more convinient to have a smaller one as I plan to convert to microlights when...	46 Replies 3719 Views	by Azrail Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:44 pm
I wrote to the CAA… 1 2 by G-BLEW - Sun Apr 18, 2021 2:04 pm My letter to the CAA from the current issue Ian	21 Replies 1704 Views	by IMCR Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:53 pm

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