#throwbackthursday Aero Friedrichshafen 2026 is on right now. In 2023 we flew our 1977 C172 there from Elstree. The French military got involved. Worth a watch: https://youtu.be/Ls47QVu3eCg ✈️ #WhiskeyAlphaPilot #Cessna172
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She's back. KK home after a full annual, looking like the prettiest 172 at Elstree. Now to actually get back in her. ✈️ #WhiskeyAlphaPilot #Cessna172
I saw Top Gun 30 times at the cinema in 1986. Decades later I got my PPL. RIP James Tolkan. Stinger had no idea what he started. ✈️ #WhiskeyAlphaPilot #NeverTooLate
KK is off for her annual. Every GA aircraft in the UK has to pass one every year, no exceptions. She'll be back out on the apron soon enough. In the meantime, here's a very good photo of her looking immaculate in the sunshine. ✈️ #WhiskeyAlphaPilot #Cessna172 #GeneralAviation
Homeward bound…..
We must stop meeting like this :-) can you guess where I am?
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The latest video is now out on my channel, with part two of the saga of our Avionics upgrades. As you might have guessed it didn't go to plan. This time I dig up the bodies and name names!!
https://youtu.be/ZyjK8a2LDv0
#cessna #cessna172 #avionics #aspen #averdyne
Trying to work, but the view is a bit naff. Hope the wifi works today.
One skill pilots are not generally taught.
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With the fantastic win from Lando, we drift back to a trip from May, taking Caz not just flying, to Silverstone , but flying in the front seat for the first time. & yes I screw up a landing.
https://youtu.be/v9O386o6mqc
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Trying to Land in 25knts? This could be interesting
https://youtube.com/shorts/wQGIakDD1jk
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Well that went well... Not! tried to get up to revalidate my night rating, but the weather gods said.. NO!!!!! Better luck next time.
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It's time for my SEP revalidation, so we fired up the Wayne & Jack Show flew the largest circuit possible - the M25, with a few shortcuts, pearls of aviation wisdom, and even a few jokes - why not join us
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https://youtu.be/_e27rkYNUQk
Weather still pants - I don't need IIR I need a miracle, but I still managed to drag wife to the FLT Easter egg hunt, where she won a prize for the best decorated Cookie!!
#flighttraininglondon #easter #whiskeyalphapilot
With the tragic crash of the Bell 206 in the Hudson River, I'm looking back to my only time flying a helicopter which was the same type, a Bell 206.
I am not going to comment on the causes, but my heart does go out to the victims & their familes.
https://youtu.be/rnUKkrI8gDQ
#hudsonrivercrash
It's so boring
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The Boys are back in Town and we go FLYING!!!
youtu.be/08XXDpYyFHI
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The Bible of Flying, read the POH!!
youtu.be/_CmvmxviDyE
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The Boys fly back from Sandown - how much chaos can 3 pilots create? Full video out Sunday
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Will we make it? The Stakes are high
youtu.be/yRJAdoygPLk
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With all the fun of Heathrow being closed due to a substation fire, we missed an opportunity, as KK is in for her annual, but we did do a Heathrow Zone crossing a couple of weeks ago. It is not as complex as you might think.
youtu.be/9bU4i_oua40
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The Real Downside of Flight School Aircraft
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I listen to my critics. Look No Instructor & I Do the Radio!!
youtu.be/ipw8LhpM0hc
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Why Owning your own aircraft can be a game changer
youtu.be/0IbR6v3M1VU
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Navigating the Wackly Elstree Circuit
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Not everyday you get to fly a C172 this area - can you guess where we are?
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Why Flying at Elstree Keeps You on Your Toes!
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Finally back in the air, but with new toys in the cockpit, I try to unflatten my rusty landings and master the glideless flapless approach - does it all go to plan?
youtu.be/yRJAdoygPLk
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Flying to blow off the cobwebs. Someone was NOT happy to see us. something about 'get off my grass/astroturf'
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Last landings as the sun goes down at Elstree on 08. Many thanks to the Tower team who swapped runways due to the sun. For some reason I prefer 08. Many thanks to ThemeParkScreamers for the video.
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Flying season has started. Can you guess where I went? Ed, one of my fellow owners flew there, I flew back - and yes I used the radio too!!! Video might be coming soon, assuming all the cameras worked.
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