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 aligningContinueContinue reading “Licence to Thrill (and Revalidate)”
Tag Archives: Ultralights
Fly me into the hedge please!
The joyful moment when a student finally ‘gets it’ is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an instructor.
Pulling G!
What is G-Force and why does stall speed increase in the turn?
Remaining Under Control
Flying into controlled airspace or even an ATCO controlled airport may just need a different perspective.
An instructional event
This years BMAA instructor seminar was superbly delivered and full of excellent content to help enhance flight safety and instructional technique.
Dan Roach Flying Author 