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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...

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Hi

Does anyone know of airfields/strips that have camping facilities ?

Cheers

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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...

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...

As requested, a stuck thread with a link to the "new" drawback form:

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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......

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...

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...

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

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...

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

Last week I swallowed some plutonium.

It gave me atomic ache :oops:

BBC reports a cargo vessel and an oil tanker have collided in the North Sea to the north east of Spurn Head.
Both vessels are on fire and a number of people have abandoned them.

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

Hi,

I believe this is my first post here and I am looking for some general advice and pointers. I am in my early 30's and hold a UK-Issued ATPL (unfrozen). In late 2022, I unfortunately went through a period of poor health, both mentally and...

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...

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...

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

Read more...

The APPG for Aviation is delighted to be able to confirm that it is fully re-established with strong and growing support from MPs Read more

Sssh! Say it quietly... There's a new version of the Sling two-seater being used at Long Beach Airport, California with the Sling Pilot Academy. It's called the Whisper. Read more...

The shortlist of finalists for the inaugural Pilot Careers Live Professional Flight Training Awards has been revealed.  Read more

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.

Here I am again :)

But there’s trouble for all of General Aviation here.
Thailand has subscribed to EASA and is enacting EASA regulations plus!

First was to stop flying clubs from providing PPL flying training.
This means that if you want to...

My Garmin 530 has developed a problem.
When first switched on and whilst going through it ‘s self test routine - the display brightness is perfectly normal and easily readable, even in bright sunlight.

However as soon as it finishes the self test...