Aviation Links

MET Office Weather! MET Office THE resource for weather. Available here are accurate and reliable information for all UK aviators, including TAFs, METARs, AIRMET, F214, F215, F414, F415 and ballooning forecasts. General services include surface pressure charts and satellite imagery.

Civil Aviation Authority Through its skills and expertise the CAA is recognised as a world leader in its field. Its specific responsibilities include: Air Safety, Economic Regulation and Consumer Protection. In addition the CAA advises the Government on aviation issues, represents consumer interests, conducts economic and scientific research, produces statistical data and provides specialist services.

The United Kingdom Integrated Aeronautical Information Package. This package contains the key elements of the UK Aeronautical Information Package, namely UK AIP, AIP Supplements and AIC, together with AIP Amendments..

Air Accident Investigation Branch The United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is part of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions and is responsible for the investigation of civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents within the UK.

The CHIRP Charitable Trust An independent confidential reporting programme that has been in operation since 1982 for people employed in the civil aviation industry to report safety related incidents and events.

(CHIRPS=Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme).

International Civil Aviation Organisation International Civil Aviation Organisation "...to promote that cooperation between nations and peoples upon which the peace of the world depends...to create and preserve friendship and understanding..."

Up we go into the wild blue yonder........ Phoenix Flying School has been in operation for over six years and prides itself on offering a friendly relaxed atmosphere for anyone interested in learning to fly. Their six instructors are all commercial pilots who are currently training 150 students, with approximately 40 becoming fully qualified pilots each year. Several students have progressed to gain their Professional Flying Licence and a career with the airlines.

This Flying School will teach you to be the best kind of pilot - an 'old' pilot.

If you are a 'newcomer' to the world of aviation, particularly that of the Student Pilot, you will no doubt have a great number of questions to ask. At Phoenix there is always a Flying Instructor on hand to answer any questions you might have. Give them a ring (01909 481802), make an appointment or just come along to Netherthorpe airfield for a 'natter'. Phoenix will always be pleased to see you, introduce you to the aircraft, there is no obligation and, most importantly, it will not cost you a penny.

PFA The Popular Flying Association (PFA) is the representative body in the United Kingdom for amateur aircraft construction, recreational, and sport flying. Via its engineering department, the PFA also offers extensive support services to members for the maintanance and certification of their aircraft. Additionally 'pilot members' can take advantage of specialised coaching schemes - for additional experience and type conversions, inexpensive 'Bienneiel flight revalidation services'', discount medical examinations, legal services, and much much more!.

Gene Whitts Home Page A very useful resource for both student and pilot (albit with a North American slant). Articles on a variety of highly detailed aviation related topics by an experienced instructor. Highly recommended for the Student Pilot.

Pilot Magazine UK aviation magazine for pilots

Flyer Magazine UK aviation magazine for pilots

Action for Airfields Action for Airfields An independent campaign launched to encourage mass, grass roots level support for General Aviation airfields in the UK.

The General Aviation Awareness Council The General Aviation Awareness Council The UK General Aviation associations, supported by commercial and professional bodies, have established the General Aviation Awareness Council to try to ensure that GA activity in the UK does not decline, while elsewhere, particularly in Europe, its expansion - whether in business flying, pilot training, sport, recreation or other forms - is publicly and privately encouraged.

The Airnet Links Site Howard Curtis' Web Site with many useful links to other aviation sites

Airfields of Yorkshire Airfields in Yorkshire A site dedicated to some of the old wartime airfields. 'Lest we forget'.

Cessna 150-152 Club Cessna 150-152 Club An American site for pilots and owners of the most popular two place aircraft ever built. Cessna 150-152's are fun, easy to maintain and fly, and the most affordable used airplanes in plentiful supply. I'm biased of course as this is my favourite aircraft to fly (Actually it's the only one I can legally fly!).