Don’t let that LAPL expire - The FLYER Show - 3rd September 2026

The Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL) has been a popular choice for many pilots but as the CAA has sought to streamline licensing (for all the right reasons), so the LAPL has been replaced by the National Private Pilot’s Licence (NPPL). Existing holders carry on though but with one big change to renewal. In this week’s FLYER Show we outline the changes which come into effect at the end of September.

PLUS In the News:
The FLYER Fly-in at Steventon. Brilliant event, brilliant location, just brilliant.
Shuttleworth’s damaged dh.88 Comet air racer will be rebuilt!
Redhill Aerodrome faces a really serious threat
Solent Airport gets a new manager
Compton Abbas Airfield makes a runner
Deadline coming up fast for the Professional Flight Training Awards
FLYER Club price increase on the way - subscribe now to lock in the current price

Return of Fantasy Hangar!
Yes, by public demand, FLYER’s Fantasy Hangar is back and this week’s subject is choosing an aircraft to fly all four of September’s free landings: Barton, Cromer, Old Warden and Strathaven.

Ian chose the Miles Falcon Major, an air racer from 1934, ignoring the fact that only three remain airworthy worldwide
Dave, for once, is the Sensible One, choosing the latest Bristell B8M, a 160hp high-wing rocketship, ignoring Ed’s jibes about ‘M’ standing for ‘Mobility’
Ed, as usual, came up with an aircraft none of us had ever heard of before, the Waco SRE. Yes, it’s a Waco biplane but not as we know it Jim. JIm? Who’s Jim?

PLUS PLUS!
Yes, there’s more. This week’s SkyDemon tip: the Yellow Arrow. Simon Keeling’s weekend weather forecast. And events coming up, including the LAA Rally.

LINKS
Entries for the Professional Flight Training Awards: https://www.pilotcareerslive.com/awards/
FLYER free landings for September 2026: https://flyer.co.uk/flyer-free-landings-for-september-2026/
Join the FLYER Club: https://flyer.co.uk/membership/

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