AStar in the Aravis

Last Sunday I was standing in one of the expansive rooms of the Louvre museum on the banks of the Seine, in awe of the decorative grandeur of the vast ceiling and skylight, my eyes were scanning across the gold leaf and vibrant blue paints, when I saw the name L. Da. Vinci painted onto […]

The AS350 to end 2019

Firstly Merry Christmas, as we draw closer to the end of 2019 I’m going to spend a little time in this post reflecting back on the year of flying and the varied and interesting rotorcraft outings that have contributed to such an incredible year since passing the PPL(H) Skills Test. I think it is important […]

Jetranger Xmas Fly-in

To keep yourself current on the types you have on your licence, it is necessary to fly each type for a minimum of 2 hours per year, and undergo a proficiency check with an instructor within 12 months of your proficiency expiration date. I hadn’t flown the Jetranger since I had rated on t back […]

Deadalus

The last few weeks of 2019 were awash with poor weather, so when a few crisp days presented themselves for flying I jumped at the opportunity to get the hours up. Just before the AS350 rating, which was now set for the end of December, I had the chance to take out the R44 for […]

Ston Easton Park

Ston Easton Park has long been on the visit list, ever since I passed my skills test in December 2018 I wanted to land at a grand country hotel, where you can park right on the lawn in front of the house. Lucknam Park and Ston Easton were both in the running for the top-spot, […]

Sunday Lunch @ EGTU

The weekend of the 5th and 6th of October I had put aside for a long trip in the R44 to the West coast of Ireland and the Arran islands. However, as the UK was being plagued by the remnants of a hurricane travelling across from the United States getting across the water didn’t seem […]

The Old Passage at Arlingham

This is only a short post, but it’s definitely worth its own section. If you fly or if you don’t the Old Passage is a must visit for anyone. Situated on the meander of the Severn Estuary, West of the Slimbridge Wetlands and Wildfowl Sanctuary, and directly opposite the village of Newnham it is a […]