Member Articles

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 [...]

On Saturday 21 March, the BWPA Northwest Region gathered in Buxton with a sense of homecoming. They were there to see Spitfire Girls, the stage play that honours the Air Transport Auxiliary at [...]

With improving weather, our members made the most of the skies with training flights, GA landaways, and long-haul work trips.  Always inspiring, reaching for the skies and getting there… [...]