#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...

“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...

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...

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If you can't make your point without a...

On Sunday this week I was heading back to East Midlands from the East when I thought to myself, here’s an idea, there’s a big chunk of empty airspace where Nottingham Airport used to be, I’ll take a shortcut and set course via the old overhead. Sky...

Head over to the members' forum if you are interested in joining an upcoming members-only visit to the AAIB.

Hi,

I’m looking to get a wallet for holding all my stuff in while I’m flying. Anyone got any recommendations? Don’t mind paying a bit more for something that’s properly made as it’ll probably get a fair bit of use.

Thanks

Talking of clearing obstacles, here's an extract from my AA5A's POH.

Best glide is 72, between Vx and Vy as you'd expect.

So what's the much lower obstacle clearance speed all about?

It's not a misprint, I think... here's a POH for the...

Maybe useful information for those planning foreign trips this year.

It is no longer necessary to have a French bank account to subscribe to an Air TOTAL card which allows use of the self-service pumps found at many airfields across the Channel....

I have heard a rumour that someone received a snotogram from the marine services who register PLBs because he ended up in a field in not the best condition and set off the PLB - apparently he was told this should ONLY be used at sea, does anyone...

Been looking at a new tug for a while now. Sadly my back can't take it anymore and I'm not handy enough to built one of those homemade contraptions (nor do I really want to to be honest).

I'm debating going with either a Best Tugs remote control...

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...

I’m genuinely surprised it’s taken this long, & I’ve been a longtime advocate of Yak52 CAP…but seems that Sharks are now being used in military capacity in Ukraine…

From the BBC this afternoon.
No idea why Coastguard

Humber Coastguard received a mayday call saying the plane was in distress about two to three nautical miles (3.7 to 5.6km) off the coast at Hemsby Gap in Norfolk at 12:34 BST.

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...

Hi all.

Any recommendations where to fly for dinner?

Nice pub or restaurant on or near (up to 15 min walk) from an airfield or farm strip which I can fly into and out of until about 1/2 hr before sunset.

SE England. 600m+ runway.

Thnx.

This week we’re excited to welcome back friend of FLYER, Ivy McIver of Cirrus, to tell us all about how to get a plane to land itself! If you enjoyed our recent video of Ivy demonstrating the new Cirrus G7+ Autoland feature , now’s your chance to...

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...

Discover your airport's brand new website :@: : An invitation to travel!

It is more than just a showcase, this site is designed to accompany you in your travels or to discover the different activities offered on the platform but also to inspire...

I was at Duxford today with my daughter, she particularly wanted to see the Reds as she's never actually seen them!

They were cancelled at the last minute as they couldn't depart Milldenhall where they were.

Reason given was operational...

Can anyone clarify the following...

The Alderney (and Guernsey) GAR can be filed directly via the Guernsey gov website now but the first sentence states this must be filed ON ARRIVAL... .

Seems odd that you don't need to notify them in advance...

Looks really bad

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?

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.

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 there...

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...

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...

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...

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...

WTF?

Doesn't the above constitute advertising?

Renewals and revalidations can be confusing - which is which, for a start. That’s why on this month’s exclusive FLYER Club webinar, we’ve got Steve Morley of Blackbushe Aviation to come and tell us everything we need to know about how to maintain...

Terrible accident.
Skydivers killed in 'tragic accident' at airfield

I've been PPL flying for a few years now and due to a relocation, I don't fly at the club I learned at.

The particular club/airfield in question is very good at communication/customer service. They pick up phone calls or call back within an hour,...

Since the 24hr has gotten interesting again a trip for next year is on under investigation.

Is it still possible to fly in and camp on the airfield? Last time was a very long time ago and a pal flew in and somehow it got us access to the airport...

Hi all, PPL holder but very new to the game.

I’ve found myself feeling like a very fair weather pilot I.e., no wind, clear sky etc and wanted to start pushing the boundaries a little bit.

As an example, 7knots headwind im fine with that, but...

I was just checking to see if I'd missed something in the post . ;)

Congratulations to Rachel Gardner-Poole OBE, latterly CAA Head of GA and previous Livestream guest (which no doubt clinched it :D ) and Dougie Kerr MBE, Founder of the Solway...

I intend to buy a EV97 or similar in a couple of years, permit the way to go. Is there a book, course or guide out there about everything 'How to buy and own and (have) maintain(ed) a permit aircraft in UK'?

I think EV97s can be group A or...

A liitle saga from Yesterday:

Traffic service from Yeovil en route Alderney:

Plymouth military NOTAMed closed until late August and SwanwickMIL handling Danger Area transits but no frequency published

Me: Request correct Swanwick MIL...

For many years, MrsGB and I have had an annual worldwide multi-trip travel insurance policy through Traffords, which includes cover for touring/training type GA activities.

Last year it doubled to over £400 as we had both reached seventy. It...

Is the aircraft in which you did your very first flight still flying ? This is me (sat on the grass) with Rapide G-AHAG in the summer of 1967 on a flight out of Lands End. I was just less than 3 years old. Mum and brother in picture. The aircraft is...

Currently have two lightspeeds with noise cancellation they’ve seen a lot of use but still serviceable. Now consideration is being given to replacing with brand new , wondering what brand to replace with ….?

Current sets are coming on for a...

This came through yesterday, c/o the AAIB, as the final report, probably one of the worst I've seen. (Please bear in mind that I fly in both the 3 axis microlight world and regular GA). The summery had fourteen major/minor comments and faults! The...

If you didn't already know and slightly old news but I always wondered where they went and discovered by pure literary accident today as FT.com are running an article on Tanera Mhor Island. The link below provides a decent photo. I remember at the...