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Are we facing Airfield Armageddon? - The FLYER Show - 12 February 2026
Thursday, 12 February, 2026

Britain’s airfields and airports are under threat. Popham, Coventry, Tollerton, Gloucester and Old Sarum are just some facing an uncertain future. This week we bring an update - likely to be the first of many.In the news, we discuss:Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) - yet another CAA consultationIn the US, the powerful Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is in turmoil. Why?AERO Friedrichshafen: fly in slots open and news of a FLYER Club special discountCloset air racers: time to shine as Popham stages race school “30 feet… 10 feet… 5 feet… 15 feet… oops!” Garmin releases its Height Advisor (radar altimeter to you and me) for certified aircraftDawn to Dusk Challenge 2025 winners announcedPLUS Breaking News: new agent for Bristell certified aircraft in the UKIn What Caught My Eye this week:Ian bursts with amazement at Monte Warne’s ‘Bubble Plane’Dave salivates over this year’s Raduno in ItalyEd whirls over a lightweight helicopter which flies on just 62hpLinksCAA PMD Consultation https://consultations.caa.co.uk/ga/pilot-medical-declaration/Register for Air Race School https://www.royalaeroclubrrra.co.uk/event-listPooleys 2026 Dawn to Dusk Challenge https://www.pooleys.com/dawn-to-dusk/Tollerton Crowdfunder campaign https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-nottingham-airfield