Britain’s airfields and airports are under threat all over. Popham, Coventry, Tollerton, Gloucester and Old Sarum are just some facing an uncertain future. This week we bring an update – likely to be the first of many, unfortunately.
In the news, we discuss:
- Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) – yet another CAA consultation
- In the US, the powerful Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is in turmoil. Why?
- AERO Friedrichshafen : fly in slots open and news of a FLYER Club special discount
- Closet air racers: time to shine as Popham stages race school
- “30 feet… 10 feet… 5 feet… 15 feet… oops!” Garmin releases its Height Advisor (radar altimeter to you and me) for certified aircraft
- Dawn to Dusk Challenge 2025 winners announced
PLUS Breaking News: new agent for Bristell certified aircraft in the UK
In What Caught My Eye this week:
- Ian bursts with amazement at Monte Warne’s ‘Bubble Plane’
- Dave salivates over this year’s Raduno gathering in Italy
- Ed whirls over a lightweight helicopter which flies on just 62hp
Links:
CAA PMD Consultation https://consultations.caa.co.uk/ga/pilot-medical-declaration/
Register for Air Race School https://www.royalaeroclubrrra.co.uk/event-list
Pooleys 2026 Dawn to Dusk Challenge https://www.pooleys.com/dawn-to-dusk/
Tollerton Crowdfunder campaign https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-nottingham-airfield
