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THE REAL MOVIE STAR
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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
Under-rated ‘Pocket Rocket'
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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
SAFE Return for Douglas
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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
Diamond Aircraft launches DA50 RG
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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
Five-bladed H145 gains EASA type certification
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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
Civil Air Patrol supports marine life rescue effort
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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
Cessna SkyCourier twin makes its maiden flight
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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
Brunting thorpe briefing
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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
Bell Boeing delivers 400th Osprey
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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
An homage to the Moon watch
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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
Single-Engine Over London
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Single-Engine Over London

The coronavirus pandemic and associated decline in Commercial Air Transport open up an opportunity for private pilots

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5 mins  |
July 2020
Safety Matters
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Safety Matters

Safety Matters and Safety Briefs are based on the AAIB Bulletin and UK Airprox Board reports, with additional material from the US National Transportation Safety Board.

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July 2020
Rotorheads
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Rotorheads

Latest developments in rotary-wing, UAV and eVTOL aviation

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July 2020
A Day to Remember
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A Day to Remember

Meeting famous pilots and their warbirds in Sweden, and being treated to a ride home to England in a Mustang

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July 2020
Going to Yale
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Going to Yale

The Yale was originally meant to train scores of French pilots - but ended up in German hands. Flying the only airworthy example in Europe

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July 2020
Books & Gear Extra
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Books & Gear Extra

Effective shielding in the cockpit?

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July 2020
Airfields & Flight Training
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Airfields & Flight Training

What's happening at our airfields, aerodromes & airports.

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July 2020
Meca-quartz elegance
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Meca-quartz elegance

AV-8 meca-quartz chronograph || Crash Detectives & Burma Spitfire books

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July 2020
DELIVERY BY DRONE
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DELIVERY BY DRONE

Managing failures without a pilot, UAV corridors, and heavy lift drones. A Covid ‘check flight’ opens the door onto a whole new world

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July 2020
VSS Unity flies from Spaceport America
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VSS Unity flies from Spaceport America

Virgin Galactic recently announced the successful completion of its first SpaceShipTwo test flight from Spaceport America. The flight was an unpowered glide, and marks the inaugural solo flight of VSS (Virgin Space Ship) Unity in New Mexico. It is an important flight test milestone in preparation for commercial service.

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June 2020
Rotax-powered JMB VL3 Evolution hits 200 knots
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Rotax-powered JMB VL3 Evolution hits 200 knots

Czech company JMB Aircraft has completed flight testing of the latest version of its VL3 Evolution, which included exceeding 200kt TAS. The aircraft, which is powered by a 142hp Rotax 915iS engine has had its Vne increased to 184kt.

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June 2020
The Isolated Aviator
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The Isolated Aviator

Entertainment − and even flying practice − for the grounded pilot

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June 2020
The oldest active pilot?
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The oldest active pilot?

Instrumental in the growth of general aviation in Spain, Laureano Ruiz Liaño is a living piece of European aviation heritage

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June 2020
The A380 makes a comeback – as a freighter
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The A380 makes a comeback – as a freighter

German maintenance specialist Lufthansa Technik is currently working on a conversion programme for an Airbus A380 as part of its effort to offer temporary passenger to-cargo modification services.

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June 2020
TESTING THE Lysander
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TESTING THE Lysander

Making the first flights in an immaculately restored historic aircraft, notorious for its handling peculiarities

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June 2020
Safety Matters
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Safety Matters

Safety Matters and Safety Briefs are based on the AAIB Bulletin and UK Airprox Board reports, with additional material from the US National Transportation Safety Board.

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June 2020
Hard times for the airlines
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Hard times for the airlines

The pandemic continues to have a profound effect on the UK’s airlines, virtually all passenger flights being grounded, the majority of aircraft in each airline’s fleets laid up and thousands of pilots furloughed and facing an uncertain future.

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June 2020
Former RAF chief chosen as CAA Chairman
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Former RAF chief chosen as CAA Chairman

Sir Stephen Hillier has been declared the prefered candidate to become the new Chairman of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

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June 2020
Civil Air Patrol assists NHS with Covid-19 tests
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Civil Air Patrol assists NHS with Covid-19 tests

The United Kingdom Civil Air Patrol (UKCAP), the air support charity that uses volunteer pilots and crews, has recently undertaken an operation related to routine Covid-19 testing activity on behalf of NHS Western Isles.

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June 2020
What's Happening At Our Airfields, Aerodromes & Airports
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What's Happening At Our Airfields, Aerodromes & Airports

Concerns about new Farnborough airspace

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April 2020