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 [...]
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 [...]
For World Tourism Day this year, we asked our members to tell us about unforgettable flying trips they have made as tourists, with the flying as the holiday or as part of a holiday. Read on and [...]
The decision to learn to fly is daunting enough for many prospective pilots. The selection of flying school and weather-related issues are a few of many to consider. We hear from BWPA member [...]
