Members’ adventures March 2026
March marked a turning point—clear blue skies, hard-earned exam successes, newly achieved ratings, and the welcome return of sunshine all combined to reignite the spirit of adventure. It was a month where flying truly came into its own, setting the tone for the journeys and experiences shared here. Here’s to building on that momentum, with many more stories, achievements, and blue-sky days to come.
Allie Dunnington, Flying over Malmsbury in early March
Jordan Hazrati on a first solo self hire since PPL(A) SEP revalidation! A cheeky trip down to the IoW!
Janet Patton, Yes! Janet went flying in a tailwheel Maule around the English countryside.
Jo Sharpe on a gorgeous day at Barton Aerodrome, no need to use her new IMC rating on this day…
Joan Walsh, was back at the controls after a medically (and weather) induced layoff.
Louise Rotheram-Smith at Croft farm, just before sunset.
Poppy Qureshi on her first flight back since a few months of busy studying – Following the Humber!
Catherine Ruddick took part in a charity day for Fly2Help at Bournemouth – she flew down as a four-ship from Popham and took two youngsters for their first ever flight
Sarah Smith on not such a beautiful day for practising instrument approach into Cardiff
Sarah Smith but found a beautiful day for her CPL skills test at Wellesbourne
Steph Smith passed her MEP with the lovely Prof Bagshaw as examiner
Taylor Craft with an atmospheric moon shot with a bit of an inversion making the ground look blurry
Ute Bergk YES ! Enjoying her approach to the worlds coolest runway- London Biggin Hill Airport on a misty last day of March.
