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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...

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...

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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 thread allows all those steps to be cast into internet eternity forever more.

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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...

“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...

Hi

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

Cheers

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...

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...

We have recently seen again how much easier it is to damage aircraft on the ground rather than in the air. So how is that a couple of amateurs can break in and get out the spray cans, at a time of increased tension?

Hello,

Is UKETA required for crew? or only for passengers?

I tend to fly with other pilots and it's a bit of hassle to arrange at last minute: it's not really difficult to apply and it's valid for 2 years but it's another layer of process when...

On this evening's Livestream up pops Steve Noujaim and Rhody Sims to announce the ambitious Round Britain flight in support of that excellent charity Fly 2 Help. It's being conducted as a Dawn to Dusk Challenge with the target of raising a coupla...

Freeview Ch 7 today 20th not all areas 1400 'The Meteor in WWII'

Reports that 32+ USAF tanker aircraft took off from the USA last night bound for various destinations in Europe from Spain to Estonia.

Looks really bad

Last week I swallowed some plutonium.

It gave me atomic ache :oops:

It took some time to finish, but now it is done, done, done.

Back in September we took the WT9 for a special trip through the Alps. Several days in a row high pressure and close to no winds. And we went all the way from West to East.

I did get my...

If I run SD on my 10" iPad and the screen is set to do any more than glimmer, then it is a challenge to get it to charge. Typically the battery indicator will be green, with a lightning bolt, but the %age will decrease.

Now, I am aware that...

I used to use this (horrible little) program to calculate Eurocontrol Fees many years ago. Now I need to get some estimates again but the program doesn't seem to be supported - even though it is available on the website. I cannot see any up to date...

SOLD As mentioned elsewhere I am clearingout all my flying stuff over the next few days.
I have dug out my trusty GPSmap 296 to find the battery is as flat as a pancake:

It works perfectly in all modes and has found itself via the almanac with...

Just a few questions if anyone has experience since Brexit. This particular aircraft is currently on the Norwegian register, but had been on the UK reg prior to that.

Even though it has just has an annual in Norway, I presume it would need another...

Any electricks experts here who could help us with the latest Big Red shenanigans?

When we ran the engine last year, all the engine temps were fine (except CHT #1). But when we did the shake down flight last weekend, the EGT and CHT temperatures...

Ok so I tried to look through CAA publications, I honestly did, and I went away more confused than when I started so I’m hoping that people on here can steer me in the right direction.

I have an old Poo Brown PPL(A) valid for life but I have not...

Any Forumites 'going Foreign' next week may care to note this from IAOPA

General Aviation pilots should be aware of significant airspace and airport restrictions during the NATO Summit in The Hague on 24–25 June 2025.

A Temporary Restricted Area...

Two years ago, I hit my half century. I didn't get divorced (I did that in 2018). I didn't buy a Porsche 911 (I did that in 2019). But there seemed to be an itch that needed to be scratched, and I didn't know what it was. I have done lots of...

I have a question that hopefully may find an answer here quicker than the LAA Forum.

Does the Trim Indicator for a Ray Allen Servo get fed directly from the servo? Which is what I am assuming and not via the Rocker Switch as I cannot see how?...

Hi all,

I haven't checked in for rather a long time as I'm now living in Bulgaria. I'm still current though I'm likely to lapse as I haven't flown since selling my share in an L4 Cub over a year ago :(
So what's this members only forum? How is...

BBC

There seems to be a lack of avgas in the south east due to Shell being unable to deliver due to an ‘outage’ of supplies.
Typically the weather is good this weekend.

Anyone heard anything clarifying the reason behind this?

Just appeared on You Tube the classic drama set in the world of post WW2 start up airlines. Lots of DC3 action

Just a shame it never made it to a second series featuring the Constellation that was bought by Aces High for it.

Hi All, I'm looking to get an aircraft resprayed and would really appreciate any recommendations for reputable paint shops or companies you've had good experiences with. Ideally looking for quality workmanship, fair pricing, and reasonable lead...