What’s your reason for even thinking about learning to fly? Is it because you know someone who flies and they seem to be having the … Read more
Learn to fly: be prepared
Flying lessons are expensive so it’s important to make the most of your flying funds. Try to fly at least once a week during training … Read more
Learn to fly: choosing a flying school
There are plenty of flying schools to choose from in FLYER‘s Learn to Fly Guide, available to buy online here. They range from big companies … Read more
Learn to fly an aeroplane
So you’ve narrowed down the type of flying which appeals to you and have decided to go for a Private Pilot’s Licence for Aeroplanes, a … Read more
Return to flying: revalidate your PPL
If you’ve been away from flying for a while but would like to give it another go, then there’s no better time than now. The … Read more
Out to Lunch
Post-flight check-list… re-fuel, landing fee, cuppa, bacon sarnie! Whether you’re looking to enjoy a full cooked breakfast, a light lunch or an evening meal, here’s … Read more
Avidyne IFD440/540 avionicsIFD540 From $16,999 | IFD440 From $11,999
Avidyne’s IFD line of GPS/NAV/COMs offers the only real alternative to Garmin’s GTN line of navigators. Announced at Oshkosh 2011, the IFD540 suffered a somewhat … Read more
Time to spring clean?
The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, so we bet your thoughts are turning to getting out and about with your aircraft. … Read more
Garmin’s latest 6.51 software update
Recently Garmin has added STC approval of version 6.51 to the GTN 650/750 series navigators for FAA certified light helicopters. This update follows last autumn’s … Read more
Kanardia Horis 80 AD-AHRS£1068
These are exciting times for avionics in GA, as there’s a veritable tidal wave of innovation. Not so long ago, if you wanted to put … Read more