Hi Fly22, The BIR is different to the IMC rating that has been available in the UK for a while but it's great news that there's finally a European equivalent. I don't think any of the Irish ATOs are teaching the BIR yet but it's certainly valid for use in Ireland. To answer your question about the w...

A useful document published recently about the Angle of Attack Awareness by the FAA Safety Team

https://www.faa.gov/news/safety_briefin ... _19_04.pdf

Great article on the EASA website about preparing for Winter Flying: https://www.easa.europa.eu/community/to ... ter-flying

youtu.be/Ud3SaAWgtV0


youtu.be/JBxg6hgbAr8

Interesting video of an engine failure after takeoff with a turnback.


youtu.be/9FdRQiHyWQs

Hi David, I've no experience recently but perhaps try talking to Westair as well, I believe they can do handling over on their ramp and they also have AvGas if you need it. It's also much easier to get to/from airside as the airport GA parking is remote and you need an Ops vehicle to get in and out....

Hi, I'm not aware of any high-end aircraft that are available for training in Ireland. As these types of aircraft are so expensive to purchase and maintain, they are uneconomical for flying schools and clubs to operate. A 40+ year old C172 costs around €250 per hour fly so I can only imagine what an...

Hi all,

Zoom is organised for 7pm on Monday evening. I've emailed many of you on this thread with details of the login. If anyone else is interested in joining please contact me at mark@flyinginireland.com

Regards,
Mark

Hi Pilot, I think your points were very well made too on the call as were most others. I've been inundated with texts, calls and emails about what to do next. Any suggestions? I feel like I shouldn't bother writing another submission after everything in my last one was ignored! Would there be any ap...

Unbelievable...no other words to describe that webinar this afternoon...

Hi all, The IAA has published their airspace change proposal for regional airports around the country as part of the Airspace Review announced earlier this year. The change will increase the size of control zones at the regional airports from a 10nm diameter circle to a 20nm x 20 nm square control z...

Yes the tailwheel course is definitely something that is on the list, like you've said I've heard its a little like starting all over again, sounds great fun though. Would it be recommended to build up some more hours after the PPL before attempting it or do most people jump straight in? I would sa...

Hi Papa8, If you held a JAR/EASA licence in the past, I'd recommend going to a club or school to revalidate it. You have the option of renewing it as a National Licence which may be slightly cheaper but you'd be better off sticking with your EASA licence as it gives you more privileges. As you menti...

Hi fly22, Great question! I think it's an important question to answer. I've seen lots of people drift away from flying after their skills test as they have no goal to pursue afterwards. Finally, while I have no interest in pursuing a commercial career I am considering further training. In the US fo...

Good to know thanks for the update! Enjoy Padpilot