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% [...]
Ever thought of trying aerobatics? If not, you certainly should! From an aviation safety perspective some basic aerobatic training is a must for any pilot, for improved general handling ability [...]
At last weekend’s AGM, the BWPA members welcomed a new chair – Sharon Nicholson. Sharon joined the BWPA in 1993 (shortly after she began her career as a flight instructor) and the committee [...]
I would hardly have imagined that I would take part in a historic re-enactment of what was – and still is – the largest land/air/sea invasion to liberate Europe from the grip of Nazi [...]
In recent years, the role of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) has become better recognised and the ‘Spitfire Women’ have captured later generations’ attention and respect. Eleanor Dorothy [...]
Let’s face it – in the UK, the chances of an available aircraft, time off work and good weather all happening at the same time are pretty slim. But when it happens, we all want to [...]
The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers Sir Geoffrey de Havilland Flying Scholarship 2019 open for applications until 1st June The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers’ and [...]
BWPA AGM/Christmas Lunch/Awards took place at Boarstall, Buckinghamshire. It was great to see the achievements of the award and scholarship winners and some proud parents too. A few photos to [...]
