Useful Links

Here are some links you may find useful. Please note we have no control over third party Websites so cannot guarantee accuracy of aeronautical information or content.

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) References

CAA Homepage The Civil Aviation Authority is the UK's specialist aviation regulator.
The Air Navigation Order (ANO) Includes the Rules Of The Air.
The VFR Guide Guide to Visual Flight Rules in the UK - The Title Says it all.
CAP 413 R/T Manual The UK Radiotelephony Manual (CAP 413) aims to provide pilots and Air Traffic Services personnel with a compendium of clear, concise standard phraseology and associated guidance for radiotelephony communication in United Kingdom airspace.
East Midlands Airspace An informal guide to flight in and around East Midlands airspace. (May not be updated so always check for latest information. Interesting and informative nevertheless.
G-INFO The UK Aircraft Register Database - Who owns what! (Caution Addictive!)
Safety Sense Series Easily digestible advice on how to become a better pilot. Dozens to choose from!

Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) and Flight Planning

NATS - AIS Home Everything you need to plan your flights! New Improved Website.

GA "Pilots" Magazines (In no particular order!)

Todays Pilot Must read for the private pilot of today.
Flyer The aviation magazine for pilots
Flight Serving aviation weekly since 1909!
Pilot Established 35 years and still going strong
Loop Aero Fresh air for flying

Flight Simulators (PC and Full Motion)

Microsoft Flight Simulator "X" Get to fly anything from a hang glider to an Airbus.
Or how about a go on the real thing! Pilot a Jet Fighter, Commercial Airliner or Helicopter.

Forums (Not for the faint hearted)

PPRuNe Started life as the Professional Pilots Rumour network, but now includes very active forums for most things flying.
Key Publishing Aviation Forum Active with a good spread of GA topics.
Flyer Forum Active GA forum.

Great Photos For Enthusiasts!

Airliners.net The biggest and most visited aviation site on the Internet. Don't let the name fool you it's not just airliners!

Aviation History

RAF Museum A bit "corporate" nowadays, but still a magnificent resource.
Flight Magazine Archives If it isn`t in here it probably didn`t happen!
The Shuttleworth Collection Atmospheric, and their flying days are to be treasured.
Thunder and Lightnings For fans of "Cold War" jets
Wiki A useful starting point for research and information
Newark Air Museum Well worth a(nother) visit, and only 25 mins up the road from EGBN.

Miscellaneous Links Of Interest

AOPA Join The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association UK (AOPA UK) today along with over 400,000 members in 50 countries, it is the largest association for pilots in the world and you are entitled to lots of benefits, covers, offers plus a lot more!
US Centennial Of Flight A handy link to bookmark if you're interested in the principles of flight
List Of Active and Disused UK Airfields 1700 Satellite Views in MS Virtual Earth
Nottingham Airport Website Information for visiting Pilots
UKGA General Interest Website for GA Pilots
http://www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk/private-airfields.asp Airfield bed and breakfast locator.

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