ILAFFT: When the instructor is more nervous than the student
Pilots learn from their experiences and sometimes the experience of others. The first in our ILAFFT series looks at a student pilot who find
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Jul 17, 2020
Five questions to test your knowledge on the Cessna 152
The ubiquitous Cessna 152 is one of the most commonly used training aircraft and many pilots continue to earn their wings on this type despi
May 10, 2020
Flight Test: SKYLEADER GP ONE
I was especially keen to fly the Skyleader GP ONE, as it was competitively priced and designed to compete with high-end aircraft such as the
May 8, 2020
Sywell Aerodrome - An Aviation Gem
Sywell is an aviation gem. This aerodrome boasts some of the best facilities in the UK. In fact, it has the awards to prove it.
May 4, 2020
Another five amazing microlights we may see if the UK adopts 600kg.
Here are another five aircraft that could potentially take to the skies over the UK if we adopt 600kg Maximum Total Weight Authorised.
Apr 29, 2020
Going Ballistic!
One in every 125 ballistic parachutes are deployed. Is this a scary statistic? Does the parachute make us worse pilots? Or safer pilots?
Apr 24, 2020
Too Scared to Solo?
While a first solo is always a challenge, for 64-year-old Mark Ballett it seems more than that, even after 42 hours in a C42 - in fact, it f
Mar 31, 2020
Government releases statement on GA Flying during COVID-19 lockdown.
Although most pilots have ceased flying activities, the government has today released clear guidance on VFR flights. Government...
Mar 30, 2020
Can a simulator help with my flight training?
Many students wonder whether time on a flight simulator is well spent. Here's an instructors point of view.
Mar 24, 2020
New to the UK: The Ikarus C42C
The Ikarus C42C is now available in the UK. Go faster and further!
Mar 10, 2020
Just for fun: Five questions to test your knowledge on aircraft engines.
Unlike a car, you can't pull over at the side of the road if you develop a problem with your engine whilst flying
Nov 22, 2019
Outlining the new 2019 Microlight Syllabus
The BMAA have been working on a new syllabus fit for modern microlights for a few years and as of 1st January 2019 all new microlight...
Aug 21, 2019
Quiz: Five questions to test your knowledge on Aviation Weather.
Five questions to test your knowledge on Aviation Weather
Aug 6, 2019
Five questions to test your knowledge on UK Airspace
How much do you know about the airspace in the UK? Answer five questions to check your knowledge. Be warned, they are tough!
Jun 3, 2019
Top Apps for Pilots in 2019
In 2017 we looked at some of the top apps available to pilots in the UK and Europe. Since then, there have been plenty of releases and...
Feb 26, 2019
Bitesize comes to the EASA Licences!
QuizAero is pleased to announce that following the success of QuizAero Bitesize Online Ground School for microlight students, we have...
Feb 13, 2019
Notes from the 2019 BMAA Instructor Seminar
I attended this year’s BMAA Instructor Seminar on Tuesday 12th February which was held at The Crown and Cushion Hotel in Chipping Norton....
Jan 19, 2019
Second five day theory course announced
QuizAero is pleased to announce that following the success of our first five day NPPL ground school, we will be hosting another at...
Dec 7, 2018
Flying the Tiger Moth, Harvard and Spitfire with Aero Legends.
QuizAero invites Roy Slim to write about his experience flying the Tiger Moth, Harvard and Spitfire with Aero Legends. Aero Legends...
Nov 30, 2018
A little known fantastic microlight
Have you ever thought about becoming an aircraft dealer? It takes a lot of time to put an aircraft through the UK microlight requirements...
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