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
Our Favourite Books
It’s winter with short days, muddy strips and sometimes challenging weather nibbling away at our opportunities to fly. Never mind, read instead! Chatting away in … Read more
Worx Hydroshot Cordless Pressure Washer£130
The idea of using a pressure washer to clean your pride and joy might raise some eyebrows. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find a … Read more
Bose ProFlight 2 Aviation Headset£910
Last year I had the opportunity to review the then new ProFlight headset from Bose (FLYER October 2018), an ‘in-ear’ unit pitched at the commercial … Read more
Garmin launches emergency Autoland
+VIDEO Garmin has announced the first autoland system for General Aviation aircraft. It will be offered initially on aircraft equipped with Garmin’s G3000 flightdeck. Garmin … Read more
South & West Flying School Spotlight
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
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