Member Articles

July has certainly delivered some excellent flying weather, giving our members plenty of opportunities to get airborne and make the most of the summer. From helicopter flights and survey work, to [...]

Surely the archives cannot be a source of excitement! In the past two weeks, I have found several auction items on eBay which are related to Mary Southworth. This was of particular interest as [...]

June brought more settled weather and plenty of opportunities for our members to take to the skies. This month’s photos capture the breadth of flying across the BWPA, from elegant vintage [...]

Having grown up around general aviation, it was a real full-circle moment for me when I discovered that the aircraft I had watched my dad build over 17 years had found a new home with fellow BWPA [...]

I joined the Royal Air Force in 1978 (saying that now is utterly scary) as an Aero System Space Operator stationed at SOC Buchan. We oversaw the air defence of the United Kingdom and NATO [...]

May brought a heatwave and plenty of flyable days across the country. Enjoy these great photos showing our members making the most of it with vintage aircraft, coastal flights, and even the [...]

Having grown up around general aviation, Gemma’s journey came full circle when she gained her Private Pilot Licence (PPL) at Anglian Flight Centres in 2022. Since then, she has spent her time [...]

On Friday 15th May, a group from the British Women Pilots’ Association were delighted to visit East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) base at Norwich Airport.  Wow! What an incredible experience. We [...]

April brought longer days, brighter skies and plenty of opportunities for BWPA members to get airborne and make the most of the spring flying season. From passing exams and rebuilding their [...]

March marked a turning point—clear blue skies, hard-earned exam successes, newly achieved ratings, and the welcome return of sunshine all combined to reignite the spirit of adventure. It was a [...]