Aviation Article Archive
Here you will find a collection of the
previous articles which we have featured on PPL Mania UK. Just click on the
article that you would like to find more about. If there is an article
that you can not see listed then please
contact us
and we will see about getting it added.
What's involved in getting a PPL
 (Popular)
A great place to start! Read about obtaining your
PPL. We tell you is needed to complete the the JAA PPL flying course. If
are just starting out then this is recommended reading.
Aviation Weather
Charts
(Popular)
Stay safe! Always be sure to check the weather each time before you fly. We give you
weather charts for the UK and Europe from an overall summary to wind
speeds.
AvRICA African Aviation Charity
Barry Maurer tells to PPL Mania how and why he started an aviation
charity that helps the people of Africa. Read Barry's story on how he
became inspired to do something completely different in aviation.
Avoid airspace
infringement
The Civil Aviation Authority issues 10
top tips to help the UK pilot avoid infringing controlled airspace.
Landing Gear Stuck
Yorkshire's Hidden Treasure
It used to be known to a select few, but now Eddsfield has made its
mark. A PPL Mania reader shares his thoughts about Eddsfield, Yorkshire.
AVGAS Price
Check
(Popular)
We hunt down the cheapest and most
expensive airports for AVGAS. Save money by filling up at an airfield
with the cheapest fuel price.
Combating motion sickness
One PPL Mania reader gives his account about when
he started learning to fly, plagued
by travel sickness. Read how he overcame the urge to vomit and check out
PPL Mania's top tips to prevent it happening to you.
IM SAFE! - But are you really safe to fly?
It is good practice to carry out the IMSAFE check
each time before you fly. We give you the explanation of just what IM
SAFE means.
PPL Validity Checklist
Keep your PPL current by ensuring you are
legal to fly. Use the flow diagram to
navigate through questions and answer yes or no - it will then tell you
if you are legal to fly.
Know your V-Speeds
Do you know the different V-Speeds for your
aircraft? Take time to brush up on what the different V-Speeds and what
they relate to.
Getting your PPL
in Florida
(Popular)
An account of a PPL Mania reader who provides an
insight about what it is like to learn to fly in Florida, USA. Read how
he went from a few hours to a fully fledged PPL within a matter of
weeks.
Where to buy
Pilot Supplies Online
We look at the questions you should ask yourself when
buying pilot supplies from the Internet. Check out PPL Mania's approved
online pilot stores to be sure of a safe buying experience.
Just for Fun...
Aviation Humour
Zone
If you want to pass some time then try our aviation humour zone
featuring games, Krassair, Stuart Little, Fly Plane and a Helicopter game
as well as various funny flying movies and jokes
The History of
the Airplane
An interesting and yet powerful aviation poem by
Lawrence Ferlinghetti about the birth of the aircraft and its journey to
the present day.
PDA/Smart Phone
Themes
Brighten up your iPaq or Smart Phone by downloading aviation themes.
These PDA themes are compatible with any device that runs Microsoft Windows
CE.
Coming soon on PPL Mania...
Cherished aircraft registrations
Are you a member of APOA
All about form 214 and form 215
The real cost of buying a light
aircraft
An insight to Flying Holidays
abroad
The basic Pre flight checklist
To buy or not to buy?
What to learn in? Cessna or Piper
Life after the PPL, what next?
Hints for Passengers in Light
Aircraft
How to choose the right flight
school
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