There’s no denying that the weather in the UK this year has been challenging for flying, but many BWPA members have managed to make the most of the dry days when the winds were calm. Some [...]
The weather this year has not been kind to aviators. But, despite the gloom, the rain and the wind, occasional glimpses of sunshine and blue skies have meant that many of our 2023 BWPA [...]
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 Chairwoman’s Challenge Trophy is awarded annually to the BWPA member and pilot who has used their aircraft in the most imaginative and interesting way, and who has exhibited the highest [...]
The Oxfordshire Blue Plaques Board has unveiled a plaque at Chalkstone Cottage, Benson, commemorating Freydis Sharland (1920–2014), ‘Spitfire Girl’ of the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) in WWII, [...]
As we leap into spring and leave the wet winter months behind (hopefully), we take a look at what our regional groups have been up to whilst flying time has not been so frequent. During the [...]
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 [...]
