FlyingInIreland

Hi Guys, Looks like were all set for next weekend! If this high pressure moves east we could get a fantastic weekend. I have put up on the website an information packet, which include mandatory requirments from waterford ATC, requirements ad prizes for the competitions, information on Hotels, B&...

we dont have mogas on site, but tesco isnt too far away. We can run you somewhere if you need it.

We havent got a backup date planned yet pilot. But i have spoken to god and he promised some good weather this year.

Why would there be extra paperwork from EIAB?

LC

Hi Guys, Waterford Aero Club will have their Annual Fly-In BBQ on the weekend of the 22/23 August. Its going to be great this year! Hopefully we will have some nice weather for it. As normal, the event is free! All landings and Parking Fees have been waivered by Waterford Airport. There will be an &...

most airfields you will see that they are only approved for day VFR weather conditions, and will specify a weather minima. I remember being on Inisheer and the airport had on display its licence, and it said strictly day use only, they have lights and papis up there. Me thinks theyre probably pilot ...

Me thinks it might be an FTO as dara is training for a CPL! Anyhow, not to go off topic! It would be very usefull if one could travel Waterford-Cork at night and use pilot controlled lighting! we seem to be the only country going backwards in the world! If there are chancers flying in and out of gra...

So how do we get it changed?

Hi Guys, Can anybody help me here, In Ireland, flights at night can only be permitted in Controlled Class C Airspace. Meaning you can only fly at night when there is ATC at your approved airport, be it cork, shannon waterford etc. In the Uk However, it is a different story, as far as i am aware any ...

Hi Alan, Unbeleivable how many replies this thread has got! If you get your hands on an Irish Aviation Map, you can see where the VOR stations are located, there is a very well known one in the UK called strumble, it is off the walsh coast, there is a few pics if you search around of spotters taking...

Definetly Give them a call, They may have made a mistake!

Hi Guys, Took a trip upto newcastle today! What a fantastic spot it is! Couldnt get over the proffesional outfit that is operating there. If anyone is looking for a place to go, its a great spot with some really nice landscape surrounding it! Sorry no pics guys, we were doing it by road! Hope to see...

Hi Aidan, If you wanted to go to the States i would recomend Ormond Beach Aviation for your hour Building. However, its nearly as cheap to do it here in ireland. If you go to Waterford Aero Club, you will see that they have 2 brand new aircraft. and their rental rates are 125 per tach hour, which if...

Hi, No, you cant keep your Single Engine Piston Rating current of a Microlight. But what rating you can keep one current is a Touring Motor Glider, although you have to do another skills test, motor gliding is very cheap, and when the engine is off, "Its Free". Theres a very decent share f...

Hi All, In order to meet french requirments, a PLB must be carried on board an aircraft in French Aispace. A friend of mine recently puchased one and was told he would have to register it to the national authority and was given a number. When he called he was told that it was only available for mari...

It seems to be the situation that the irish defence forces likes throwing their doors away mid flight! Wasnt there an incident like this at the salthill airshow? I love the way RTE describe it as "side door of the helicopter fell off at a height off 500ft" where an emergency landing follow...