Learning to fly

International triathlon medallist Lara Greggs has just achieved her Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) at Stapleford Aerodrome and her Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) rating, and is now moving on to her [...]

My name is Christina and I was the lucky recipient of the 2016 BWPA CATS ATPL Scholarship. I am still pinching myself to believe the reality that I am now taking my seat as a first officer on the [...]

The BWPA is a key partner in the Attagirls Molly Rose Pilot Scholarship (AMRPS), providing £2,500 to cover accommodation, subsistence and travel for the winning applicant. We will also assist [...]

Today we announce the winners of our 2021 scholarships: BWPA Flying Start Scholarships: Amy Dewhurst, Yasmina El Sayed, Rachel Harvey, Alison Field (sponsored by SkyDemon) BWPA Flying High [...]

Today is International Friendship Day, and at the BWPA we are proud of the friendships that have been created and maintained through networking amongst members. Our recent membership survey [...]

“But you don’t actually fly a balloon do you? I mean, you can’t really…can you?” This was once the question posed to me by a fixed wing pilot on discovering that I had recently gained my private [...]

It is International Flight Attendant Day – a perfect opportunity to increase awareness about the role and to highlight why it is essential for cabin crew and pilots to work effectively [...]

Many Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) students have been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Abbie Croft, BWPA member and a qualified MPL pilot, shares her journey to the flight deck . How did [...]

Just last week was a day I had imagined for many years of my life and a day I know will stay with me for many years to come. It marked the first flight of a job I am incredibly passionate about [...]

“Happy?” “Sure am,” I said, glancing sideways at Harry, my thirty-something flying instructor whose mother, I discovered, was a former British Airways stewardess just like [...]