The 1st of October 2025 marked the start of the most significant licensing changes for UK microlight pilots in years. As an instructor, I’ve been fielding questions from students and fellow pilots alike: What’s changing? Why now? And how does it affect me? The short answer: the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is simplifying and aligningContinue reading "Licence to Thrill (and Revalidate)"
Exploring Deep Space with Seestar S50: A Year in Review
I first bought the Seestar S50 a little over 12 months ago. I ummed and ahhed for ages trying to justify the spend, as although its not a hugely expensive instrument, its not pocket change either. Eventually at last years New Scientist Live I took the plunge and bought it from First Light Optics. AContinue reading "Exploring Deep Space with Seestar S50: A Year in Review"
Exploring Cutting-Edge Technology at New Scientist Live
A cosmic ray detector. A heart scanner. And a handheld ultrasound probe that connects to a smartphone. These were some of the fantastic hands on technology demonstrations that you could see and try out for yourself at this years New Scientist Live. Alongside this were many other interactive exhibits and really interesting and engaging peopleContinue reading "Exploring Cutting-Edge Technology at New Scientist Live"
Finding Inspiration: The Key to Unlocking Your Potential?
If you can't see it, you can't be it. How mentors and inspirational people have helped me in all areas of my life.
Location Location Location
Why does it matter where and when you make your radio calls in the circuit? Well it does. And here's why.
Storm Front
An incoming storm puts paid to our circuit session, but provides some valuable first hand meteorology "experience" for my student!
Rediscovering Handwriting with Kindle Scribe
Now that the holidays are here, I finally have time to write a blog, but this one's a little different. Why? Well this is the first post I've written by hand for years! When I first started writing I used to write with a pen into a notebook. I find the act of sitting andContinue reading "Rediscovering Handwriting with Kindle Scribe"
Dan Roach Flying Author 