Restoring my dad’s glider in his memory
Dad got me interested in aviation through his love of gliding. I started flying myself in 1999, when I was 10, and spent most of my teenage years on the airfield. On my 16th birthday I flew solo [...]
2020 Scholarship Winners
Today we announce the winners of our 2020 scholarships: BWPA Flying Start Scholarships: Maleha Khan, Daisy Bing BWPA Flying High Scholarships: Hannah Nobbs, Lucy Wootton, Laura Mayer BWPA CATS [...]
Landing into wind…
When the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) was developing the overarching regulations for aviation in Europe, they added a rule which stated that ‘all aircraft must land into wind’. It [...]
It’s check flight time
Whether you are a new PPL holder or an experienced pilot (career or recreational), lockdown has provided us the chance to review our skills. Now that restrictions are beginning to lift, it is a [...]
