Anybody with a passing interest in aviation or World War II that hasn’t already done so should do themselves a favour and read this book. It is truly touching, engaging and riveting, reading as intimately as if the author was sat across the table, relating the story first hand. It bristles with detail and authenticity [...]

There is always a debate amongst Microlight (Ultralight in US speak) flyers as to whether ballistic chutes are more risky than taking your chances without. Stumbled across this video which makes a good argument against… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1PX7G0u0yI&hl=en] However, it is alleged the pilot in question had altered the chute installation so that the release for the [...]

I have one more ground school exam to pass and then the theory side of things is all done to qualify for my NPPL (National Private Pilots Licence). I find trawling through the books and study papers a bind and found it much easier to get the exams passed by simply trying my luck at [...]