Member Articles

There was a return of the rain in May but there were still enough CAVOK days for our members to go on some more flying adventures, with our usual mix of adrenaline, tranquility, challenge and [...]

This year I was awaiting the trip to Malta for the 30th anniversary meeting of the Federation of European Women Pilots (FEWP) with great anticipation. It was going to be the first time that I [...]

As a vibrant and active association with a rich history, it seemed fitting for the North West Regional Group to celebrate the BWPA’s 70th anniversary at the similarly historic and active [...]

In a time where we are told the sky’s the limit, how do we inspire the next generation to believe in their potential and reach for the stars? My name is Maya Komolafe, I am 18 years old and [...]

More great weather, more flying, more ideas for excitement, challenges, flying abroad and – perhaps most importantly – cafes! Gemma Wickens on the climbout at Turweston, which she [...]

Happy Top Gun Day! Thirty-nine years on, this iconic film continues to inspire generations of pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike. While the aerial scenes in Top Gun are truly impressive, the [...]

Blue skies returned in March, with some stunning opportunities and views for flying… Big smiles all round! Annabel Cook’s aeroplane finally made a successful ‘shake down’ flight [...]

I achieved my Private Pilot Licence (PPL) last summer with EFG Flying School out of Biggin Hill. My next challenge was to achieve my night rating. After a delay following a continued period of [...]

Many remarkable women have made the BWPA the wonderful organisation it is today. From our founding members in 1955 to the record-breakers of more recent years, the BWPA’s history is filled with [...]

I have had the travel bug in my blood since I was five years old when I tried to walk to my gran’s house 15 miles away. A police car picked me up from the highway and sent me back home – I was [...]