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There were more flying opportunities in February, with better weather. Some members went international in pursuit of blue skies. Allie Dunnington going for the world record. This time flying in [...]

January didn’t bring us the best weather, but a few lucky members still managed to get out. We all got a chance to give our met skills a good workout! Grace Lister took a selfie in the sky [...]

December saw the usual inspirational trips from our members, more international travel , night ratings, sunsets and lots of clouds. Allie Dunnington took a training flight in Bristol. Vero [...]

November saw more exciting trips from our members, international travel again and a few rays of sunshine in between snow and rain.  Winter has not stopped us. Joan Walsh watched November’s [...]

It’s the annual Aerobility Aviators Ball this Saturday and the Silent Auction for the event is now open for bidding with more than 80 unique items available to view. This includes the [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

New discounts for sim flights are available to BWPA members in partnership with Manchester Flight Sim Centre (MFSC). BWPA member and previous scholarship winner, Amy Dewhurst, writes about her [...]