Hello, I’m Mark
I’m Mark, and I run Aviatorfinds from London. I’m not an airline pilot or an aviation professional. I’m an enthusiast, and a pretty hopeless case at that: if it flies, I want to know about it. Airliners, fighter jets, helicopters, drones, jet packs, rockets. It all gets my attention.
Where it started
I started learning to fly when I was younger. I had lessons in light aircraft and got to fly helicopters too, and nothing quite matches that first time the ground drops away under you. Then the money ran out, as it does for a lot of people who start training, and I had to stop.
The dream never went anywhere, though. Getting my private pilot’s licence is still at the top of my list, and I’ll get back to it when I can. In the meantime, I keep my hands busy with drones, model helicopters and model planes. Anyone who’s flown a model helicopter will tell you it keeps you honest about wind, balance and patience.
The aircraft I can’t stop talking about
My two favourites sit at opposite ends of aviation history. Concorde is the first: a passenger jet that crossed the Atlantic at twice the speed of sound, and still the most beautiful aircraft I’ve ever seen. The second is the F-35B, the version that can take off from a short deck and land vertically. Watching something that size hover and settle like a helicopter never gets old.
I’m just as excited about what’s coming next. Jet packs, electric aircraft, SpaceX’s Starship and all the other bold ideas that keep pushing what flying can mean.
Why I built Aviatorfinds
When you’re getting into aviation, the information you need is scattered everywhere. Where’s the nearest flight school? Which airfields welcome visitors? When’s the next air show? Who can look after an aircraft properly? I wanted one place that answers those questions clearly, for student pilots, experienced flyers and fans alike.
I also build and look after WordPress websites, so I put Aviatorfinds together myself and keep it running.
What you’ll find here
- Flight schools and clubs: places to take a trial lesson or start your licence.
- Airports and airfields: where to fly in, fly out or just watch.
- Aircraft maintenance and services: engineers, avionics, detailing and more.
- Air shows and events: a calendar of displays, fly-ins and aviation days out.
- Aviation news and guides on the blog, from air show planning to gear that’s actually worth buying.
There are more than 2,500 listings so far, with more added all the time.
How listings and events are checked
A directory is only useful if you can trust it. Each listing is checked against the business’s own website and written up in plain English, so you can see quickly what it offers and why it matters to a pilot or enthusiast. Event dates, venues and prices are checked against the organiser’s official pages before they go in the calendar. Things change, though. If you spot something out of date, please let me know and I’ll fix it.
How Aviatorfinds pays its way
Running the site costs money, so here’s how it pays for itself. Businesses can upgrade to a Premium listing, take an ad, or feature an event. Some blog posts include Amazon affiliate links, and some event pages show hotel maps from a booking partner. If you buy through one of those, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. There’s also a small shop of aviation-themed gifts. Affiliate links are disclosed on the pages where they appear, and you can read more on my disclaimer page.
Get your business listed
Run a flight school, airfield, maintenance company or aviation event? Add your listing or claim an existing one, and see the Premium and advertising options. Questions, corrections or just want to talk aircraft? Get in touch through my contact page.
Discover aviation. Find your next flight.
Mark