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Out of Argentina to the Czech Republic
Owner Richard Santus airborne in Miles Hawk Trainer LV-X246 for the first time on 22 November at Podhořany, the aircraft having arrived in the Czech Republic as recently as 5 November
Eight teams line up for world's first electric air race
Unveiled at the Dubai Airshow, electric-powered Cassutt White Lightning is expected to hit 300mph
Cosford conservation
Hampden, Lysander and – attracting much attention – the Me410 undergoing conservation at Cosford
Touch to navigate...
... see ADS-B traffic, monitor CHTs for optimal mixture leaning, set the autopilot or call up many other features. Putting Garmin’s retrofit-friendly G3X Touch and associated avionics through their paces elicits a severe case of ‘panel envy’
ALOUETTE, GENTILLE ALOUETTE
Predictable and vice-free − although very thirsty − the dependable Alouette’s handling would suit a low-time pilot
Emirates orders fifty Airbus A350XWBs
Emirates is banking on new A350-900s
Airbus prototype UAS VSR700 flies
The Guimbal Cabri-based VSR700's first flight was tethered; future tests are planned to be in free flight
Mike Jerram
The Editor presents a tribute from his friends and colleagues
120 Airbus A320neos for Air Arabia
Air Arabia, MENA’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has signed a firm order for 120 Airbus aircraft comprising 73 A320neos, 27 A321neos and twenty A321XLRs.
Ultimate Extra
Well not quite – we have yet to test the all carbon composite NG – but the LX represents Extra’s original steel-tube 300 series in its most highly developed form
An Unconventional Route
From pounding the beat to ferrying ostriches, Jeremy Tweedie’s path into aviation and the 747 has taken a few interesting turns
Hail To The Chief
Possessing many benign qualities, the Aeronca Chief earns our respect
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
BBGA Calls For More Aviation Apprenticeships
‘A successful pathway to a world of future aviation opportunities lies in a revitalisation of apprenticeships.’
A Greek Odyssey Part 2
Flying the C182 to Greece using a hard-won Instrument Rating wasn’t quite trouble-free. It’s now time to contemplate the return trip
More Swan Than Ogar
Noisy and ungainly on the ground, the elderly Ogar’s element is the sky where it performs gracefully
Time To Take Off?
Despite setbacks such as the tragically avoidable B737 MAX accidents, and the collapse of Thomas Cook, Boeing’s research indicates that demand for commercial pilots−both fixed wing and rotary−will continue to grow over the next twenty years.
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
The Experts Say…
Experts from the leading Approved Training Organisations give their views on the training and job market
Career Change To CPL(H)
Achieving the dream of becoming a CPL(H) is the first step to an exciting new career
Better Than New
With more power and a glass panel, this refurbished and uprated 1970s Cessna offers almost all the advantages of a new aeroplane at a very attractive price
Aiming High
Taking the integrated route is more expensive but you do everything with one training organisation
Rusty Waughman's - Dawn To Dusk
The veteran Lancaster pilot acts as navigator in a competition flight that takes in the WWII RAF bases from which he flew.
A Tale Of Two Loves
Tom Leaver’s heart was first captured by a vintage Morane Saulnier MS.230 — now he’s surrendered it to a 1928 Travel Air 4000.
Stay Tuned…
Like it or not, 2017 is going to be the year of making the transition to 8.33kHz radios.
Piper's Forgotten American Indian
The elegant Piper Comanche still impresses today, especially after a splendid refurbishment
Crete 2 Cape
Those magnificent men — and women — in their vintage flying machines tackle a 7,000 mile trip across Africa: what could possibly go wrong?
Shared experiences
Looking back at the groups Nick has been involved in
Make Mine A Meridian
The dream of touring in a turboprop of one’s own is not so far-fetched as it may seem