This site contains the Flyer List FAQ - a summary of discussions that have come up on the list time and time again.
The material here will have been reviewed for completeness and accuracy by one or more of the list's numerous experts, but no guarantee can be made that it is error-free. Responsibility lies solely with pilots for ensuring that they have adequate knowledge from official sources to conduct their flights safely and legally. Feedback is always welcome on the material assembled here, however, and errors will be corrected.
Editor's note: this page is rapidly approaching the point where there is enough material to warrant some reorganisation. This will be done when time allows...
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Where are the List Archives?
The list archives are at http://www.flyerlist.org.uk/archive. Note that this is the NEW archive, which started recording on September 1, 2002.
Nigel Webb, who now hosts the List, is also hosting the archive, and his notes on its use are here. -
Where's G-INFO?
G-INFO is at www.caa.co.uk/srg/aircraft_register/ginfo/default.asp. -
Where are the online NOTAMs?
There's loads of useful stuff including NOTAMs and the whole AIP at http://www.ais.org.uk. Bear in mind that to use the new NOTAM retrieval system, you have to register at the AIS site. -
Revalidation?
The CAA's GID33 (General Information Document) on "Keeping your licence and rating valid" is at http://www.caa.co.uk/srg/licensing/fcl/document.asp?groupid=188 -
CAP413 - the official word on all things R/T.
You can get it at http://www.caa.co.uk/publications/publicationdetails.asp?id=247 -
Logging time - P1, Pu/t, P1/s and P2. Also aircraft and engine logbooks.
http://www.listfaq.flyer.co.uk/loggingtime.htm -
Is there a downloadable Flight Plan form?
Yes, at http://www.ais.org.uk/aes/en/image/CA48.pdf. It appears that although you have to register to get on to the AIS site, this link goes straight to the FPL form. It's also available at http://www.gostc.flyer.co.uk/CA48.pdf. This version has drop down lists for the various options, but it seems not to display correctly in IE6. You may need to download it and open it up separately in Acrobat Reader. -
VFR/VMC - what are the rules?
Thanks to Malcolm Spaven for this table of VMC limits for PPLs. -
Map folding technique
Have a look at the map folding page.
Also available at http://www.rochesterairport.flyer.co.uk/chartfld.htm. -
Joining a group
An article summarising many of the things to think about.
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Nigel is well-known as one of the List's most knowledgeable and authoritative sources
of information, and many have benefited from his willingness to share
information about almost every subject under the sun. Occasionally,
however, he feels the need to summarise an especially long-running thread
with one of his characteristically punchy "Handy Hints" articles, condensing the salient points
into an easily digestible format. [Following which, few people dare reopen the thread - Ed]
We've tracked down some of these gems which are reproduced here for your enjoyment.
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