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Today, 08:05 Lightspeed Zulu (28)
Has anyone else bought this headset recently? I have found a little quirk and would like to see if it is just my unit or if it is common to all. Sent back the DC x-11's I previously owned, (3rd set ...
Today, 08:00 Fuel Panic over ???? (11)
Have you seen the latest Crude Oil Price ?? Less than $130 a barrel !!...
Sat 19 Jul 20:40 Aberdeen - Flying club closes down (1)
Just got an email telling me the flying club at Aberdeen Airport is closing down due to costs. Sadly, the club which was run by members for members and had 2 warrior aircraft will cease. Bit ...
Sat 19 Jul 20:16 Best Airfield Food (83)
Part of our landaways involves the consumption of local food and I thought I would start this thread to find out where others recommend eating ON or VERY NEAR to the field. So far, our experience has...
Sat 19 Jul 18:58 ESFC (Tatenhill) Fly In, Saturday 9th August (10)
East Staffordshire Flying Club, 2008 Fly-in On Saturday, 9th August, the ESFC will be holding their annual fly-in at Tatenhill Airfield, EGBM. The day will be run along similar lines to last yea...
Sat 19 Jul 17:54 Suggest me a route (5)
I'm taking up a couple of first timers in early August who don't really care where we go. All they said is, "somewhere with good views". Can someone therefore suggest me a couple of places (bearing...
Sat 19 Jul 09:27 Follow on to "flying coming to an end" (24)
Having read all the thread about the rising cost of C of A aircraft all I can say is I agree. I recently bought into a Zenair 601HD (cat A) but permit aircraft. Its cheap to fly and can keep up with m...
Sat 19 Jul 08:54 Looking for a Flying Club or School (South Manchester Area) (3)
I started flying in 1986 and stopped in 1996 after logging 250 hours. I'm looking for a good flying club or school to kick start my flying again. I live in Cheadle near Stockport. MSF used to be in...
Sat 19 Jul 01:47 Worrying!!! Braille packs for ATC's (10)
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/afp/20080711/tuk-britain-transport-aviation-offbeat-a7ad41d.html Don't know if this will work.. new to this sort of thing.. but couldn't resist!!...
Fri 18 Jul Free trip EGHD-LFRI-EGHD in an SR22 for FAA PPL on Sunday? (4)
I'm ferrying a Cirrus SR22 back from the Vendee to Plymouth on Sunday. Problem is, it's N-reg, and my licence is a UK issued JAA CPL-IR. If you have a FAA licence and want to come along and claim the ...
Thu 17 Jul P2 - What does this mean (23)
Hi all Looking for a little guidance; can anyone tell me when it is appropriate to use the P2 column in your log book? Cheers Dave ...
Thu 17 Jul RAF 90TH ON THE BBC (7)
Watched the RAFs 90th birthday celebration on the beeb last friday. thought the overall coverage was disjointed and the continuity a disaster especially from the aviation experts contribution i.e misi...
Thu 17 Jul Farm strip near Godstone (2)
Hi I am looking for a farm strip to fly to near to Godstone in Surrey. I know Redhill is close by. Thanks...
Wed 16 Jul strathclyde loch (6)
does any one know if there is an airfield at STRATHCLYDE LOCH near glasgow if so any contact numbers please. UKGA has it marked but there is no info...
Tue 15 Jul My Infringement Today. (14)
Today I went with a colleague for a flight from Sherburn down to Peterborough Conington.. Weather was not that great compared with what we were expecting from TAFS and METARS. Had to keep between 10...
Tue 15 Jul Fairford cancelled! (25)
Just seen on BBC news, Fairford has been called off for tomorrow. Water logging in lots of areas, inc. car parks is to blame. ...
Tue 15 Jul I think that my flying might be coming to an end :-( (65)
Due to various reasons, it looks like there is a possibility of the group's aircraft being sold and the group's flying activities coming to an end. Essentially I think that the members of the group al...
Tue 15 Jul First Flying Lesson (10)
Hi All, I have my first trial flying lesson due next week (23rd) also my first time in a Cessna.. any handy tips or would be welcomed. ...
Tue 15 Jul OOPS! He Did It AGAIN ! (1)
I didn't think this guy could get any funnier, but boy was I WRONG ! CloudDancer has just released Volume II of CloudDancer's Alaskan Chronicles, and if anything, it's even funnier than the original....
Tue 15 Jul It's never too late (16)
There are many memorable dates in my life not least of these being 6th January 1983 my first flying lesson at Keenair, Liverpool (now John Lennon) airport and as I look down the pages of my logbook ma...
Mon 14 Jul Aeroes at Staverton/Bristol - New Owners - great news (3)
I am reliably informed today that the long awaited sale of Aeroes has now taken place - new managment has been in place for a few days now and they have made it clear that they want to expand both ...
Mon 14 Jul Clutton Hill crash news story (8)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/bristol/somerset/7499009.stm...
Mon 14 Jul A380 @ MAN (5)
Just as I was driving near MAN today the A380 flew over inbound over Heald Green, it was supposed to do a fly by I believe at 13.20 hrs. I have posted a picture on the photo section. To be hoest it di...
Mon 14 Jul Duxford from darn sarf! (13)
Busy plotting a day out heading NW from Shoreham on Friday 11th July and hit from all sides by NOTAMs about Farnborough AND Fairford so heading off in safer direction NE. Would like to visit Duxford. ...
Mon 14 Jul The Weather (45)
Is anyone else starting to worry about finding time and decent weather for flying? Being in full time employment finding time, and weather to fly is really starting to become difficult. I also hear...
Sun 13 Jul Can you rent out a permit aircraft? (10)
Can you rent out a permit aircraft or do you have to sell shares in it? i.e. can you run a non-equity group? If you have to sell shares what is the minimum (a twentieth ISTR)? What is the defini...
Sun 13 Jul www.flightplanningonline.co.uk (8)
Has anyone used this for filing a VFR flight plan yet? Did the flight plan go through? I've attempted to file one and it's appeared to be filed, then vanished into the ether. As far as I'm aware I ...
Sat 12 Jul Membury Flypast (4)
I don't remember ordering this. Just had 4 squadrons of Tornadoes, a Tristar and a big bugger I didn't recognise fly over my house in the general direction of Brize. Assume they are practising for ...
Sat 12 Jul Norfolk Airfields (4)
Hi All, Anyone out there know of a reasonable airfield near Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk I could get a Piper Arrow in AND out of ? Thanks...
Fri 11 Jul Air Traffic Control job ad in Braille (2)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2280630/Air-traffic-controller-advert-for-candidate-with-2020-vision-written-in-Braille.html...
Fri 11 Jul East Midlands PPR (4)
Hello, I`m planning a trip into East Mids on Monday morning and am having difficulty getting hold of anyone to obtain PPR on the numbers in the VFR guide. Does anyone have info on 1: Phone numb...
Thu 10 Jul Wellesbourne Mountford (12)
Flew into Wellesbourne Mountford for lunch on Friday. A very pleasant flight on a very pleasant day to a very nice airfield was however spoiled somewhat by the policy of the airfield management and an...
Thu 10 Jul Branscombe Air Day Cancelled (9)
The Branscombe Air Day and associated Devon Strut and Aeronca Club fly-ins, planned for 27th July have been cancelled. A minority of local individuals opposed to the airfield have organised a clay pig...
Thu 10 Jul Doncaster Sheffield Airport..New CTA Imminent (28)
New Control Zones and Control Areas are to become effective on the 28th of August. This link refers http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?categoryid=14&pagetype=90&pageid=9814 It seems to me, (a ...
Thu 10 Jul Poorly AN225 at AMS (1)
As I passed the huge Antonov 225 yesterday at AMS I was amazed to see it on jacks! Apparently when it landed fully loaded a few days ago something broke on the massive legs and new parts had to be flo...
Thu 10 Jul Airspace restrictions for RIAT (3)
http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/aip/current/aic/mauve/EG_Circ_2008_M_040_en.pdf...
Wed 9 Jul Colour scheme (10)
Nev, you remember a while back I suggested green and cream for your plane? Well this is the sort of scheme I was thinking of... http://www.pietenpolclub.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10003/gbrxy1bi...
Wed 9 Jul Waddington Airshow (24)
Although it may be slightly soggy I'm camping at Wadd over the weekend, if anyone is there call my mobile (number on profile) and we can meet up, I shall be with Fran and Howard Taylor. Also I have...
Tue 8 Jul North West Aircraft Rental (3)
Hi guys and gals, I am moving back up to Manchester and wondered if anyone has had any RECENT experience hiring aircraft from Blackpool or Liverpool ? Looking for something around the four seat, fi...
Tue 8 Jul Cheap aeroplane? (8)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/microlite-by-plane-twin-wing-with-trailer_W0QQitemZ190233577968QQihZ009QQcategoryZ32635QQcmdZViewItem...
Tue 8 Jul Sea King recovery from Nant Peris (4)
If any of you have had to recover a failed aircraft this is the easy way. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_west/7493312.stm...
Mon 7 Jul BBC: Alan Sugar 'survives plane crash' (9)
He really doesn't stand for any nonesense! http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/entertainment/newsid_7492000/7492620.stm "But Sir Alan is playing down the crash: "I had as much chance of dying fro...
Mon 7 Jul keepers cottage airfield harrogate (5)
does anyone know any thing abouit keepers cottage airfield just north of harrogate contact numbers ect...
Sun 6 Jul Elstree Flyinn (62)
It has been quite a while since I posted here but I have been keeping an eye on your chaps, I want you all to know we are arranging a FLYINN at Elstree for the 5th July 2008 where even microlights ...
Sun 6 Jul Incident at Southend on Friday 4th July (1)
According to local radio and even BBC's news website, a plane 'Crash Landed' at Southend on Friday at about 11am. The occupants had to be 'Cut' from the subsequent 'carnage'. Now the reality, Sarat...
Sat 5 Jul Derwent reservoir sortie - Any advice ? (25)
I watched with interest the recent exploits of the BBMF Lancaster as it was flown to re-create 617 Squadrons Dams raid training sessions of 65 years ago. I have a friend who is well into aviation h...
Fri 4 Jul Airfield near Ross on Wye (14)
Does anybody know anything about the airfield called Ross which appears on the latest chart? On Google Earth it looks pretty impressive, and even well-established, but I can't find out anything about ...
Fri 4 Jul Support for ukga (7)
Just posted my subscription to ukga. Costs are rising for all of us but I reckon these guys need our support. The site is good and gives a good opportunity for information sharing and with our suppo...
Fri 4 Jul Duxford Piper Bonus Day 26th July 2008 (1)
The next Duxford Bonus Day is for all Piper light aircraft. If you pilot a Piper, come along and have a great discount day out. We had about 50 aircraft visit on the Piper Bonus Day last year -- will ...
Thu 3 Jul Ballast (11)
On occasion in the past, I have been faced with two pax who are markedly different in weight. In a PA28, the centre of gravity only works one way around, to avoid it being to far forward. Usually, (...
Thu 3 Jul PA-28 Down in Wiltshire, Pilot OK (13)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/wiltshire/7474545.stm Comment on BBC West evening news, from the rustic owner of the fishing pond the aircraft eded up in: " I was sitting on that bank the night ...
Thu 3 Jul Opps (12)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/north_west/7483929.stm...
Tue 1 Jul Avranches International Hanger Party 2008 (29)
AERO-CLUB DES GREVES DU MT ST MICHEL Aérodrome Avranches – Le Val St Père /LFRW 50300 Avranches France Tel./Fax : 00.33.2.33.58.02.91 http : perso.wanadoo.fr/ac.mont.saint.michel/index.html e-ma...
Tue 1 Jul Incident at MAN (5)
http://www.ringwayreports.co.uk/G-JDBC_DC_300608.jpg...
Tue 1 Jul Time for a Bomber Command Medal (112)
Although I don't hold much faith in the e-petitions system , ( although the anti-Road pricing one did its job ) this one is a worthwhile campaign. Recently some other forgotten participants in the War...
Tue 1 Jul Enstone now has an identifier, EGTN (1)
I see that new identifiers have been issued... EGEA CULTER HELIPAD EGMT THURROCK EGTN ENSTONE EGCR ASHCROFT ...
Mon 30 Jun Check Flights (34)
As I move around the world for my work I find myself having to do check flights so I can join clubs local to my work and continue to fly. My problem is what is a check flight? I have had as litt...
Mon 30 Jun Shipdham v Seething (12)
I've arranged to take a friend for local flight in the Norfolk area. Unfortunately, his availability and aircraft availability clash with Old Buckenham's airshow (which is where I had planned to pick...
Mon 30 Jun PA28 accident Avranches (14)
PA28 from Goodwood hit the runway hard at Avranches 28/6/08. Undercarriage broken, prop bent, engine will be broken. Solo female pilot walked away and went to the hanger party....
Mon 30 Jun N reg on a JAR license? (3)
As the title really. I am looking into the possibilities of flying an N reg aircraft in the UK on a Jar license. Can it be done and if so are there any special considerations? Thanks in advan...
Sun 29 Jun Lelystad EHLE (6)
Took time out off work for a few hours today and visited a museum just outside Amsterdam, Lelystad Aviodrome. What a fantastic museum! If any of you lot out there want to go across the sea and need so...
Sat 28 Jun Brimpton Fly-in This Sunday (14)
http://www.brimpton-airfield.co.uk/news.htm For those who don't know where Brimpton is, it's in Berkshire, just on the edge of the Aldermaston restricted area to the east of Newbury....
Sat 28 Jun I need help/advice (19)
I am 17 years old and currently half way through my A levels. I am taking Maths, further maths, physics and geography (although i will not be continuing geog next year). I also have 22 hours of flying...
Fri 27 Jun ashcroft airfield (5)
does anyone have any infomation about ashcroft...
Fri 27 Jun UFO spotted by Police helicopter - Vale of Glamorgan (6)
Own up - who was it? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7465041.stm Anyone ever seen anything "unusual"?...
Thu 26 Jun Here we go again !! (15)
From the BBC.com web news today 'Light aircraft could be used to bomb public places, the independent reviewer of UK terrorism legislation has warned.' ...
Wed 25 Jun New Article On UKGA About Aircraft Costs (5)
I just want to say "thanks" to Nev and Phil for publishing my article about aircraft running costs on UKGA. I think most of us are feeling the squeeze, and please bear in mind most of the data in my ...
Wed 25 Jun Dunkeswell - Planning a Trip (13)
Having done the usual trawl through pilot reviews, airfield briefing etc. I've got a reasonable mental picture but would welcome any pointers from anyone who has visited or is resident. I plan to visi...
Mon 23 Jun Heathrow Fax Number? (5)
Hi all, I am aware that Heathrow operations have changed the fax number for faxing flight plans, does anyone know what it is? Cheers!...
Mon 23 Jun Back in the saddle (41)
I haven't flown since Feb for various reasons, tomorrow I have the Thorp booked with her shiny new undercarriage leg and am hoping to get my 3 take off and landings sorted at Sleap and Tatenhill endin...
Mon 23 Jun arclid airfield sandbach (2)
does anyone have any infomation about arclid airfield sandbach...
Sun 22 Jun otherton airfield (2)
how busy is otherton airfield at the weekend...
Sun 22 Jun ukga activity (13)
Maybe Nev and Phill can pass comment on this, but I get a feeling the number of new posts and comments on posts on ukga has reduced?? If so, could this be due to flying activity reducing because of ...
Sat 21 Jun IKARUS C42 ENGINE MOUNTS BULLETIN (1)
To all operators of C42s. A Service Bulletin has been issued by the TCHs, Aerosport Ltd. in respect of the C42 engine mounts. CRACKS IN ENGINE MOUNTS. Cracks have been found in the engine mounts ...
Sat 21 Jun Old Buckenham airshow, 29 June. (6)
Anyone from UKGA planning to visit? Anyone flying in? David. ...
Fri 20 Jun How many hours? (38)
I've always wondered what hours are included in the statement, "I have 150 hours". What is included in that? Is that P1, or does it include Pu/t? If it includes Pu/t, does that also include any tra...
Fri 20 Jun Start IMC flying tomoz (9)
I start my IMC training tomoz, sounds like the weather might just be perfect for it hehe. Any tips, other than using the instruments and carb heat? :-)...
Thu 19 Jun IKARUS C42 THROTTLE PROBLEMS (8)
To anyone operating a C42. Our C42 has now about 1000 hours on the clock and in spite of the fact that it is used by a large number of group members with varying levels of experience, has remained re...
Thu 19 Jun Denham Plane Crash (16)
Has anyone heard anything more on this. http://www.buckinghamshireadvertiser.co.uk/archives/2008/06/plane_crashes_i.html ...
Wed 18 Jun FIS, RIS, RAS (22)
I have a couple of very silly questions that I would appreciate an answer to:- 1. On the Frequency charts that come with our maps, one of the columns is marked "RAD/APP" (or is it "APP/RAD"?). If y...
Wed 18 Jun South coast - Tristar/DC10/MD11 (53)
Hey all, Just a quick one, saw what looked like a DC10/MD11 flying very low just south of Bexhill today at around 1000-2000ft, was it off to an airshow, or was it something to do with the RAF? ....
Wed 18 Jun Squawk Codes (5)
Where can I get a list of all the squawk codes that have been set up to indicate "listening in" to the ATC for busy areas around some of the big ariports? I have looked on the AIP, but my search ...
Tue 17 Jun Large groups - any good? (25)
I have seen a number of groups for the more exotic end of the three axis microlight scale (CT2K, Ikarus etc) which are advertised as 10 / 15 / 20 members. If I am (probably unfairly) cynical about thi...
Tue 17 Jun Cautious Pilots (19)
For many years I have taken a great interest in pilots' attitude to flying and the risks thereof. We all know that the insurance companies seem to find that the mostly likely time for a pilot to have ...
Mon 16 Jun NOTAM usage survey - please fill in (21)
With the recent changes to the AIS website in the UK the subject of NOTAMs is being discussed again. However, even those of us involved in the topic don't have much hard data as to how many people ch...
Mon 16 Jun Harrier down (1)
Near Cottesmore. The pilot ejected, and is reported as "alive and well". http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/7457288.stm...
Mon 16 Jun Llanbedr - Re-opening date? (3)
Can anyone confirm that Llanbedr Airfield is shortly to open as a GA Airfield?...
Sun 15 Jun EASA proposals - bedtime reading (10)
Download them if you dare - http://www.easa.europa.eu/ws_prod/r/r_npa.php Have a look at the licensing parts. Some fairly radical ideas which won't go down very well with some....
Sun 15 Jun Crossing Cardiff/Bristol Zone? (11)
An RT query for anybody who flies in this area:- A pilot friend of mine made a trip from the midlands down to cornwall recently. Approaching the Old Severn Bridge VRP, routing to Minehead, he was "...
Sun 15 Jun What flight times should be recorded in Airframe & Engine logbooks (17)
Help please! I have been advised by the people I recently bought my aircraft from that the times recorded in both engine and airframe logbooks should be start time to shutdown time less 10 mins, (5 mi...
Sat 14 Jun Wycombe Air Park (9)
Anyone going to be there? - I should be landing Friday teatime (B&B overnight) and flying out late Saturday...
Fri 13 Jun Increasing flying costs (11)
Just been thinking about my flying career tonight and thinking delaying a bank loan for a while, having being told the detailed facts from the bank the other day (whilst being accepted). I'll still ke...
Fri 13 Jun Malcolm Montgomerie is a winning air race pilot (12)
The cheerful gentleman looks rather pleased to be presented with this rather interesting-looking trophy for gaining first place in the Compton Abbas air race on Saturday: <a href="http://tinypic.co...
Fri 13 Jun makes bad reading! (4)
http://www.theherald.co.uk/mostpopular.var.2336447.mostviewed.oban_air_crash_victims_were_over_drink_limit.php ...
Thu 12 Jun Sherburn 'Eco Town' warning (8)
Anybody else seen the warning about Gascoigne wood being chosen as an Eco town site? It will cross the threshold of 29 tarmac and extend to the back of the clubhouse. Have a look under 'Clubhouse' on ...
Tue 10 Jun (No subject) (3)
Hi all, does anybody know of a group or Laa strut near bishop stortford that are looking for a new member, to possibly share their aircraft with and to share flying costs while i gain experience and c...
Tue 10 Jun Avidyne FlightMax Integra (3)
Hi All, Newbie here so hello :-) Having sold my aircraft I'm now going back to the bad old days of hiring! That said, I've found a nice Warrior 3 for rent at a reasonable rate. It comes equipe...
Mon 9 Jun EFISce Views? (1)
Does anyone out there use EFISce from Navtech? If so, what do they think of it? At first glance on the website it seems to offer quite a lot of functionality for a reasonable price. Any user views...
Mon 9 Jun Derwent Reservoir Sotie (3)
Problem is that the more pilots who decide to fly this route at a legal height above persons or stuctures the more likely that complaints will be had from the public. Go to Wales week end, fly the RAF...
Sat 7 Jun Lydd (2)
Was just talking to the guys at Cambrai Covers because, like so many others, we have been thrown uncermoniously out of our hangar at Dunsfold, and they mentioned that there was a rumour that Lydd had ...
Thu 5 Jun Mode S (30)
I am flying to Germany this summer and understand that Mode S is now needed for any flying in controlled airspace. I have a Mode S transponder which is only working on A/C can anyone explain how to ge...
Thu 5 Jun CAA Magazine - "Clued up" (20)
Got the CAA Magazine - Clued up through the post yesterday. In the magazine is an article on Carb Icing. When I saw the photographs of Carb ice, it wasn't what I'd imagined from the time I was lea...
Tue 3 Jun Wellesbourne airfield (8)
Hi guys I have just passed my PPL and i am thinking of flying to wellesbourne, Any Comments on the cafe? Have any of you visited the new shop? Thanks...


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Mon 14 Jul My Trial Lesson - at last (2007 remix) (627)
i have been SO frustrated at the lack of flying in the last month - apart from beating Loz and chum over the head with charts at seriously important moments !!! I Think they have forgiven me .......
Fri 4 Jul Horses on runway 26 EGTR (24)
After my nav problems mentioned in my last post Malcolm asked me just before I set off on my own today whether I felt it was likely I would have anything to post on UKGA (provided of course I actually...
Thu 3 Jul Pre-test questions (19)
It's been a while since I posted on here. I'm getting very close to my test now; the QXC is complete and the CFI thinks I need one more lesson before taking the test. It seems that I've had almost ...
Mon 30 Jun Skills test passed! (20)
Had some glorious weather yesterday for my skills test, quite lucky considering the wx at the weekend. Split it into two parts, first the nav from Andrewsfield to Halesworth which worked out fine then...
Sun 29 Jun Solo Passed (12)
Just back from airfield, wife out, kids out, no friends answering there phones. Had to tell someone so here it is Just done my SOLO, what a great feel...
Mon 23 Jun My first land-away EGTR - DUXFORD - EGTR (5)
I wanted to share this with everyone. Today was my first solo land-away. It was from Elstree to Duxford. I have done the trip with an instructor a few times, It was a great experience but not ...
Sun 22 Jun Spare seat for a short trip, 14:45 today, Andover area. (4)
Regarding the spare seat thing in another thread, since the wind has died down, if anyone wants to come up with me in the Bulldog this afternoon and can get to Bourne Park (near Andover/Newbury) by 14...
Wed 4 Jun Last post in this section. (17)
Hi all, This is likely to be my last post in this section. Passed my skills test today! Now I've got the interminable wait for my license to drop through the door from the CAA before I can ve...
Sun 1 Jun Diversions!!! (29)
Hi Everyone I wonder if someone can explain to me how you work out the ETA to a destination when you are trying to work out a diversion? My 1st instructor just told me that the time would be approx...


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Sun 13 Jul Flying N-reg aircraft (6)
Does anyone have any experience of getting a JAR licence "rendered valid" by the FAA in order to fly an N-reg plane in the UK? I have a CPL-IR but I only need to be able to fly the N-reg plane private...
Sun 22 Jun Rating and Licence renewals (18)
Hello boys and girls, I believe I know the answer to this, but it's been a while since I was fully conversant with LASORS and would appreciate some confirmation or correction as appropriate. I'll s...


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Sat 19 Jul 18:02 Flight Planning (1)
Does anyone else have trouble with the flight planning section when using Firefox? It seems to come unstuck when trying to consult the database for waypoints....
Fri 18 Jul NOTAM problems & improvements (27)
We're still implementing a technical solution to the current NOTAM problem caused by the change of NATS system at the beginning of June. Hopefully it won't be too long until it's finished. ...
Tue 15 Jul Winsley airfield (1)
I am looking for the phone number of this airfield. It is near Trowbridge in Wiltshire. Thanks Geoff...
Tue 15 Jul flight plans on ukga website (2)
I wish to knnow the meaning of coloured rectangles at the begining of flight plans on UKGA website...
Mon 14 Jul Erm, is it just me...? (6)
... or has everyone's names disappeared from the forum posts? "Currently in the forums" list seems to be ok. David....
Sun 29 Jun Doncaster weather (28)
Just OOI, why isn't Doncaster's TAF/METAR picked upon the weather map and/or given for nearby airfields?...
Wed 25 Jun NOTAM status (1)
NOTAMS shown on the site are currently restricted to VFR items, and limited to those for en-route use. Ground NOTAMs are not on the site at the moment. We hope to have a further feed before long...
Thu 19 Jun License issue (15)
Hi all, As I'm on the verge of my skills test, I'm starting to get a bit twitchy about putting all that important paperwork into an envelope for the Royal Mail to lose for me... Is it possible t...
Thu 19 Jun Jericho Farm / Lambley (3)
Just a quick note to advise that I've merged Jericho Farm / Lambley information under the name Lambley. It's still searchable as Jericho Farm, but the original Jericho Farm won't be available if you'...
Wed 18 Jun Logbook (3)
Hey Guys, I'm just getting back into UKGA after some time away from using the site and I would quite like to use the logbook feature to keep track of my CPL training hours, but I see there isn't a ...
Mon 16 Jun Lost airfield review (6)
Hi, I posted a review of Sywell on Saturday evening, complete with picture. However, depite it saying it was posted and had been auto-approved because I'd reviewed before, it hasn't appeared. Gl...
Fri 13 Jun Message For Nev Or Phil (22)
Hi.. I sent an article about flying costs and sent Nev an e-mail a few weeks ago, but I don't know whether you got it. I'm not sure your PM is working "nev@ukga.com" so I'm sorry if I've hijacked the...
Fri 13 Jun Airfeld search broken (3)
Is this a known issue at the moment. The search by locations "Show airfields near here" is chucking up errors....
Thu 5 Jun Lost? (4)
Did anyone else have problems accessing UKGA yesterday evening and most of today (until lunchtime at least). I tried from home and school and failed each time....


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Sat 19 Jul 19:53 Summer Bash - 26/27th July - Shobdon (75)
Just to keep Paul S happy..... As the title says, Summer Bash at Shobdon on the 26th and 27th July. Fly-in, eat, drink, be merry. Play Twister, do other daft things. Sleep it all off in your ten...
Fri 18 Jul Garmin Mapsource (1)
Does anyone have a copy of the mapsurce CD I could borrow. I'm trying to re-install it on a new PC, and I can't find my original. Garmin, in their infinite wisdom, have prevented it installing corr...
Thu 17 Jul Vanishing cup of tea (7)
No, it's not Malcolm posting this time, it's me. I remember making myself a cup of tea earlier. I don't remember drinking it, but the cup is empty. I'm just going to have to make another one....
Wed 16 Jul Economical car - suggestions? (21)
With rising fuel costs, and despite now being on a car-sharing arrangement for commuting to and from work, I'm considering selling my RX8 (15 - 25 mpg) and downgrading to a more economical car (possib...
Mon 14 Jul A low takeoff!!! (7)
Found this during this evening: http://www.jetvideos.net/video/view.php?id=267 The pilot definately used the whole length hehe. Enjoy! ...
Thu 10 Jul Haunted and the mystery of the great appearing baking tins (22)
I was driving along a road today on my way home from the airfield, discussing my apple cake-baking afternoon. As my passenger turned and said to me "You could do with two smaller cake tins you know, f...
Fri 4 Jul Live ATC (5)
I'm sure this has been mentioned before, but I typed the above heading into Google and found Gillespie Tower in San Diego, loud and clear, along with Ramona, Montgomery and other surrounding places. ...
Thu 3 Jul Old Sarum website? (8)
http://www.oldsarumflyingclub.co.uk/ "It is with extreme regret that we have had to close down this website. Please contact Old Sarum Flying Club directly on 01722 322 525 for more information."...
Thu 3 Jul Paper plane Heathrow protest (1)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7486883.stm...
Tue 1 Jul UKGA summer bash 2008 (122)
Time draweth on and thinking about things... Anyone for a replay ? Weekend of camping and brilliant sunshine .... ha,ha,ha. Dates good for me June 7/8th June 21/22 June 28/29 location ...
Mon 30 Jun 48 hours is a long time in aviation (9)
Sunday was very windy, otherwise a beautiful day. Sat in the office all day getting customer accounts up to date. Went out in the evening and watched a certain lady piano player performing with an imp...
Sun 29 Jun Cardiff police chase (5)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2160814/Police-chase-UFO-over-Cardiff.html...
Thu 26 Jun Beer (48)
Does anyone else fancy a beer?...
Wed 25 Jun Looking for a poem - the other side of the cones (4)
Hi All! I remember reading a poem about flying that was called 'The Other Side of the Cones'. I'm not sure who posted it, or who wrote it, but I remember that it described the feeling of going to airs...
Tue 24 Jun Happy Birthday Red Baron (9)
Hippy slurp day I said Happy burp day to Red Yakky chirp day Mr Baron Hoppy beer day to Red! ...
Mon 23 Jun Zombies wanted for feature-length film (49)
I've just been talking to a film director and he is currently looking for zombies for his next feature-length film (low-budget at just £500k). He is looking for "Zombies who look distinctive. Nort...
Sun 22 Jun Flight sim Bulldog formation team (1)
Met one of the chaps that does this today at Brimpton. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=R65RIoUFlPA ...
Thu 19 Jun Work experience ATCOs (1)
Found this. Sometimes I wonder.... http://newsbiscuit.com/article/teenagers-on-work-experience-banned-from-air-traffic-control-271...
Mon 16 Jun PITP, Central London, post AeroExpo edition (21)
I’ve been loitering around the UKGA forums for a couple of years now and have gained much insight and knowledge from the various discussions that go on. However, I’ve always wanted to attend one of t...
Mon 16 Jun Kemble Air Show (8)
Anyone going to the Kemble air show today? I'll be there on static display. Well, my plane will be, I'll more likely be moving around....
Mon 16 Jun Battle of Britain Film (6)
Battle of Britain Film. Now on More4....
Thu 12 Jun Mr Lee (10)
Happy Birthday...
Thu 12 Jun Carole's haunted tour?? (7)
In Edinburgh, I recall. Is it still on here for a read? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Got a friend wanting to do something similar and wanted to print off a copy. Many thanks, if anyone can ...
Wed 11 Jun Air racing- the Chinese are back (14)
Those of you who follow the exciting British Air Racing scene will remember the potential threat last year from the Chinese who were reported to be attempting to enter air racing. You may also rememb...
Tue 10 Jun CAA Safety Briefs? (4)
Have other people had a magazine from the CAA referring to these? Haven't read the article yet though - are they fire retardant or something? Perhaps something to extend the range of those with weak b...
Tue 10 Jun I nearly wet myself..... (4)
.....laughing at this. I have to sit next to this guy at work http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBy23uUslaM...
Tue 10 Jun UPLOADING PHOTOS (4)
Aaarghh! is it just me or what. I am trying to add photos on here but ive been messing about for ages and im still no closer to getting it to work!...
Sun 8 Jun 1940's Dance (4)
I have been told there is a 1940's dance tonight somewhere at the airfield. Can anybody give me more information. Thanks. Sharon. ...
Sun 8 Jun Interesting report re B2 Spirit demise (5)
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/exclusivevids/ExclusiveVideo_B2Spirit_StealthBomber_CrashReport_198060-1.html...
Sat 7 Jun Cross Hayes Gliding (31)
Wooo - I'm hoping to go gliding tomorrow evening (Wed) at the Needwood Forest Gliding Club based at Cross Hayes Airfield. After a looooooong barren time of no flying (weather, money, aircraft ava...
Thu 5 Jun New Fabric (7)
My toy (G-JEZZ) failed it's annual last week No real suprise - it has spent too much of it's life outside and it was starting to look a sorry sight. Now it will be recovered in nice new fabric - and...
Sun 1 Jun Where's Clottie? (6)
Haven't heard from her in ages. Is she still flying?...


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