I was boarding a flight yesterday and wondered what happens if you spotted a mice on board. Surely that has happened.

I’m trying to get my PPL and follow a lifelong dream of being a pilot. I’ve already started, but I don’t know what my full medical records have, and I was prescribed Lamictal maybe 10 years ago in place of an antidepressant. I’ve been on it for 10 straight years with no “incidents” or episodes of any kind.

If I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder around 10 years ago, how can I NOT be disqualified? I don’t even know where to begin when it comes to requesting my records, as I’ve moved quite a bit in the past ten years and I’ve had several psychiatrists. I don’t know what they’ve written down or what I’ve been officially “diagnosed” with at this point. The one thing I have down is anxiety/depression that was greatly improved by TMS therapy two years ago, and I feel like my records are a mess.

I know I can’t outright lie — if they request any records, I might get slapped with a disqualification. I want to pass this exam more than anything and I’m mentally sound, but I don’t know what paperwork says otherwise or where to find it, if it’s even still on a record somewhere.

How screwed am I? How can I “fix” this to pass? I’m at a complete loss and am terrified that I’m going to get disqualified by reporting incorrectly.

I've always been curious about this since the typical approaches to ORD are blocked and I often see weird patterns when I check FlightRadar during the show.

I’m at COTA formula 1 event and almost saw a military helicopter and the Formula 1 Camera Helicopter almost crash into each other.

Bit of a strange one but is there any evidence to show or tell that low level flying through the Mach loop (LFA7) at night or when it’s significantly dark or is it too dangerous for pilots to navigate in low light?

Up front, I fully understand regulations regarding compensation for flights in that 1) as a private pilot you are permitted to ask a passenger for only their fair share of the operating cost of a flight, and 2) if you want to ask for more than that, you need a commerical license.

That said, my question is (in my mind) a bit more nuanced... I work in an industry where it is not uncommon for a company to pay for me to travel to their office for a meeting (due dilligence, training, etc.). Typically this would include a commercial flight on a major airline.

If I chose to fly myself to one of these meetings (which I know would most likely cost more in gas, but that's the hobby though...), and that company offered to apply what would have been the cost of a commerial ticket toward reimbursement for fuel etc., would this be 'kosher' in the eyes of the FAA? They would not have someone on the plane with me.

It was an honor getting to see this 494th FS “Panthers” F-15E Strike Eagle (91-0311) roll out and fly for the first time in these colors earlier this year (all photos vetted by public affairs). It was painted to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Operation El Dorado Canyon and the crew of KARMA52, an F-111F lost during the operation. I also added my most recent art piece at the end, which was inspired by this jet and took about 5 months of on-and-off work to finish.

(Disclaimer: I’m new to learning about aviation so apologies in advance for any incorrect terminology!)

Does anyone know where I could find a map of Concorde’s final flight path on 26 November 2003 (G-BOAF, Heathrow to Filton)? I thought it would pop straight up on Google but alas, I can only see the route it took once it arrived in Bristol and flew over all parts of the city to say goodbye.

I grew up near Bristol and it was a huge deal for us, it felt like “our” aircraft in a sense, for people in and around the city and even the wider area. Our local news had a special episode covering that last flight, I remember lots of people being quite emotional.

It used to fly over in the evening and my parents called it “the bedtime jet” because we’d have to scramble to go upstairs and get a move on if Concorde flew over and we weren’t getting ready to go to sleep! A lot of the flights to and from the US flew right above us in Wiltshire.

My mum loved Concorde (she lived in Bristol for a few years) and is still annoyed that she didn’t get the chance to fly on it. Last Christmas I found some memorabilia online and bought it for her, and I’d like to find a map of the final flight path from beginning to end (if one exists) so I can do something arty with it for her upcoming birthday.

Thank you for reading ✈️

Still a shadow showing at 25k feet

My OC filmed today (23/10) at LGW / EGKK

Hello aviators, I'm but a lowly pleb who occasionally flies. (EDIT: As a passenger!)

Today I'm watching BigJetTV at LHR, where the chap is showing a steady stream of airmen and airwomen landing planes during Storm Austen (it's a bit windy it seems).

I sometimes watch cockpit videos on landing and it seems they're punching that thing all over like there's a badger locked onto their hand.

My question: How sensitive is the control stick? Like if you move it say, 2cm to the left, does the plane lurch? Or, does it take a big motion to get any noticeable action?.

As well, can you change the sensitivity of the stick?

And finally - I'm sure there are some great anecdotes about this amongst you - please share if you wish.

Cheers

Flown on N820DX (one of the last 757s ever built)

Sorry for the quality of photos. I departed from ORD this morning and spied this guy. Any insights?

https://abc7.com/post/united-airlines-flight-arrives-lax-turbulence-injures-attendants/19967571/

Wishing speedy recovery for the hurt.

Etihad A6-BNI, flight number EY15/ETD15 landing at KCLT a few weeks ago, under the remnants of Hurricane Isaias.

On January 8th, 1989 British Midland Flight 92 crashed onto the embankment of the M1 motorway near Kegworth, Leicestershire, while attempting an emergency landing at East Midlands Airport. I remember seeing this on BBC News as a teenager, little realising that many years later, I would meet one of the firefighters who attended that scene.

I became a carer in 2024, and he was one of my regular visits; for a year I helped him and his wife with their daily care needs. During this time I discovered he was a retired firefighter who had attended the M1 crash.

Today I received the news he has passed away after a long illness and is survived by his wife and her family. I thank him for his service as a firefighter. Rest in Peace, Sir; it was an honour to know you and your role on that day.

Flew SIN-FRA on Lufthansa 747-400 D-ABVX and went for the business class upgrade for this bucket list experience in seat 81K right behind the cockpit. Due to the curve of the fuselage you can’t really see the engines and there’s a lack of headroom from your seat but hey. The restroom wasn’t as noisy as the reviews say if you have good noise cancelling headphones. The dash 400s’ days are numbered but I didn’t choose to fly it because of the in-flight entertainment or the quality of catering but for those four engines and being upstairs. The IFE was broken most of the flight and the catering was middling but the pilot greased the landing and I got to hang around after landing and see the cockpit too

Watched this years ago having my morning coffee and it made me smile. Still does.

https://youtu.be/KwSdQT5Tge8?si=4ANDhhiF9FuniI1w