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Tag Archives: Manchester

Awe (rora) struck!

Last week’s aurora display in the UK left a big impression on me…

Posted byDan Roach20th October 20245th October 2025Posted inPhysics, Science, SpaceTags:Astronomy, Aurora, Aurora Borealis, Geomagnetic Storm, Manchester, Northern Lights, Physics, rochdale, Science, Solar Storm, SpaceLeave a comment on Awe (rora) struck!

Is that a, erm, Boeing 737?

An impromptu Attitude Airsports fly out gets me out of the circuit and into formation (kind of) with a Boeing 737.

Posted byDan Roach26th May 202427th July 2024Posted inFlyingTags:Attitude Airsports, Aviation, BMAA, CAA, EuroFox, Flying, GA, LLC, Low Level Corridor, Manchester, Microlights, Nynja, Pilot, WelshpoolLeave a comment on Is that a, erm, Boeing 737?

Flying is Cool

Flying is cool. I know this as a 13 year old and 10 year old told me yesterday!

Posted byDan Roach10th September 202324th September 2023Posted inFlying, Humour, MotivationalTags:AttitudeAirsports, Aviation, Flying, Humour, Manchester, Microlights, Nynja, Pilot, UltralightsLeave a comment on Flying is Cool

Storm Front

An incoming storm puts paid to our circuit session, but provides some valuable first hand meteorology “experience” for my student!

Posted byDan Roach17th May 202326th May 2024Posted inFlying, Humour, Lessons LearnedTags:Aviation, Flying, Manchester, Microlights, Pilot, Skyranger, Storms, Ultralights, WeatherLeave a comment on Storm Front

Flying vs Mother Nature’s mood swings

A cathartic post about how one pilot deals with the unpredictable nature of the Lancastrian weather…

Posted byDan Roach22nd April 202329th April 2023Posted inFlying, HumourTags:Attitude Airsports, Aviation, BMAA, Flying, GA, Human Performance, Humour, Lancashire, Manchester, Microlights, Morecombe Bay, Pilot, Rain, Ultralights, WeatherLeave a comment on Flying vs Mother Nature’s mood swings

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Incoming comet post! Finally had some clear skies this evening and I got to play with my Seestar properly. Not done any post processing/playing around with these yet, just straight off the scope. I'm super super happy! 🔭

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