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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 [...]

Volunteers are everything to the BWPA, and we would be nothing without the passionate members who give their time. BWPA members are encouraged to give back and steer how the BWPA develops and [...]

We welcomed 2024 with a toast towards what we are sure will be a great year with many more achievements. While most of us have set our flying targets for the year, further inspirations are always [...]

Our AGM and Festive Lunch took place near Blackpool, on the sunny, frosty weekend of 2 and 3 December. Early arrivals spent Saturday afternoon at the Spitfire Visitor Centre, Hangar 42, at [...]

Firstly, a huge welcome to all our newest members. Isn’t it great to be a part of an ever-expanding community of like-minded people who support women in aviation. As the winter months begin to [...]

It has been a busy couple of months in my newly-appointed role as Scholarship Coordinator. I joined mid-August and we launched only two weeks later! Firstly, what an amazing response we received [...]

The BWPA presents several awards each year at the Festive Lunch to recognise remarkable achievement and commitment to aviation. Of these awards, the Chairwoman’s Challenge trophy is awarded to a [...]

International triathlon medallist Lara Greggs has just achieved her Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) at Stapleford Aerodrome and her Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) rating, and is now moving on to her [...]

I have been involved in aviation pretty much all my life. I worked for many years in flight operations and latterly in compliance monitoring. I held a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) for about 25 [...]

The BWPA is run by a team of volunteers who are passionate about contributing to the BWPA community and supporting women in aviation. The BWPA committee meets approximately every two months, and [...]