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Latest Microsoft Flight Simulator launched with large GA fleet
After a lengthy wait, Microsoft launched in August its latest Flight Simulator (also known as FS2020), which features up to thirty different types of general aviation aircraft. The simulator, whose first version was released in 1982 (with the extremely simplified graphics available at the time) has been praised by game experts for the extremely high, photorealistic level of graphic rendering.
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October 2020
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Flight training
News from the clubs, schools & ATOs
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October 2020
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Celera 500L ‘most fuel-efficient aircraft in the world'
Otto Aviation announced at the end of August that the prototype of its Celera 500L has now logged more than thirty successful test flights. The company claims that the Celera is the most fuel-efficient, commercially viable passenger aircraft in the world. Other claims, such as a maximum cruise speed of 390kt, a range of over four thousand miles, and a fuel economy of twenty-five miles per gallon are equally impressive.
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October 2020
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Airfields
What's happening at our airfields, aerodromes & airports
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October 2020
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Virgin Galactic And Rolls-Royce Aiming For Mach 3
Virgin Galactic and its subsidiary The Spaceship Company announced last month that they plan to build a high-speed aircraft design, and have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Rolls-Royce to collaborate in developing engine propulsion technology for high speed commercial aircraft.
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October 2020
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Microsoft's Eagerly Awaited Flight Simulator
Microsoft FS 2020 Xbox & PC flight simulator www.microsoft.com £59.99
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October 2020
Airsoft Action
Moving Forwards... Slowly!
Following a burst of activity when it seemed like UK Airsoft was about to return, frenchie ponders the result and how things are now moving forwards.
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October 2020
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Why ADS-B is the way forward
The well-known earthrounder pilot and avionics engineer makes the case for following the US lead and standardising on a single technology for reliable Electronic Conspicuity
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September 2020
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Super STOL +speed!
Combining the takeoff and load-carrying performance of the Pilatus PC-6 Porter with hot-ship cruising speed, this new utility aircraft from Germany lives up to its claim to be the ‘ultimate STOL aircraft’
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September 2020
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Rotorheads
The latest news from the world of rotary - wing aviation
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September 2020
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New Regs
New Regs
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September 2020
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Ivan bounces back
Having won fame with the Europa then enjoyed less success with the Liberty XL2, the great aircraft designer has a new project under way
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September 2020
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Flight training
News from the clubs, schools & ATOs
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September 2020
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CLASSIC JET OR 21ST CENTURY TURBOPROP?
Gnat, Hawk or PC-21? Three generations of military trainer compared. Although we have a clear winner in 2020, all of them are fun to fly
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September 2020
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Airflow launches eSTOL aircraft
California-based Airflow is developing the first electric Short Take-Off and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft designed for middle-mile logistics.
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September 2020
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Airfields
What's happening at our airfields, aerodromes & airports
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September 2020
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Pipistrel And Green Motion To Create Electric Aircraft Charging Network
Green Motion, a Swiss company which specialises in electric vehicle charging, is joining forces with Pipistrel Aircraft to create a charging network for airfields.
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September 2020
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THE REAL MOVIE STAR
Whether it’s Superman, Bond or Mission: Impossible, Marc Wolff is the unseen hero flying and filming those unforgettable action sequences
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August 2020
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Under-rated ‘Pocket Rocket'
It has an unfortunate reputation but it’s fast, aerobatic and looks like a fighter. It’s time to reconsider the Globe Swift
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August 2020
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SAFE Return for Douglas
As reported in July’s ‘Old Timers’, Douglas DC-6B N151 arrived at Sola, Norway on 2 June destined for the Sola Flyhistorisk Museum.
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August 2020
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Diamond Aircraft launches DA50 RG
Austrian aircraft manufacturer Diamond recently debuted its DA50RG. Aimed squarely at the market currently dominated by the Cirrus SR22, the DA50 RG is powered by a 300hp turbocharged Continental CD300 V6 diesel.
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August 2020
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Five-bladed H145 gains EASA type certification
Airbus Helicopters’ five-bladed H145 has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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August 2020
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Civil Air Patrol supports marine life rescue effort
The UK Civil Air Patrol recently completed one of its most ambitious missions to date.
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August 2020
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Cessna SkyCourier twin makes its maiden flight
Cessna’s new twin utility turboprop, the SkyCourier made its maiden flight from the company’s east campus Beech Field Airport on 17 May.
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August 2020
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Brunting thorpe briefing
Much has happened since Cox Automotive acquired C Walton Ltd’s vehicle services business at Bruntingthorpe in March.
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August 2020
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Bell Boeing delivers 400th Osprey
A major milestone was passed recently when Bell Boeing delivered its 400th aircraft, a CV-22, to the US Air Force Special Operations Command.
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August 2020
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An homage to the Moon watch
Undone Urban Sport Speedy custom watch £246 inc shipping www.undone.com 316L stainless steel case, hardened K1 (glass) crystal, Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement
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August 2020
Scale Aircraft Modelling
DIVE!
Paolo Portuesi builds the Airfix 1/48 Ju87B-1
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July 2020
Scale Aircraft Modelling
Nakajima A4N2
The editor reviews the A.B&K Models, 1/48 new tool early Japanese carrier-bourne fighter.
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July 2020
Scale Aircraft Modelling
Colour Conundrum
RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Colours 1940 – 1945 Part 2 - 1941 – 1945
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