Dad got me interested in aviation through his love of gliding. I started flying myself in 1999, when I was 10, and spent most of my teenage years on the airfield. On my 16th birthday I flew solo [...]
When the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) was developing the overarching regulations for aviation in Europe, they added a rule which stated that ‘all aircraft must land into wind’. It [...]
Whether you are a new PPL holder or an experienced pilot (career or recreational), lockdown has provided us the chance to review our skills. Now that restrictions are beginning to lift, it is a [...]
GB Air Racing Champion, Spitfire pilot and the BWPA’s founder chairwoman; Freydis Sharland passed away six years ago today. BWPA Archivist, Beverley Harrison, shares her memories. I first met [...]
COVID-19 has decimated the commercial aviation industry; passenger demand has dropped to near zero, with borders closing and travel restrictions now in place. This means the majority of airline [...]
BWPA member and aerobatic champion Emily Collett tragically lost her life in a flying accident in August 2019. Emily was a talented pilot and an excellent role model for women in aviation, always [...]
Bristol Groundschool (BGS) has recently welcomed Tessa Morris-Paterson – one of the winners of the 2019 BWPA Bristol Groundschool ATPL Scholarships. The scholarship covers the cost of 50% [...]
