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G-NEWS
All the latest imports and exports from the CAA register.
Flight Test - Gippsland Ga-8 Airvan
Dave Unwin finds out if it does "just what it says on the fin".
Transair/Oxford PPL Software
The Transair Pilot Shop and Oxford Aviation Training have joined forces to launch a computer-based PPL Ground School Package. Today's Pilot takes a look at the complete set of interactive CD Roms.
Century of Flight Results
The results are in.
Today's Pilot at NBAA
Barry Ambrose reports from this year's NBAA Convention, held in Orlando, Florida, from October 7-9.
GOING PLACES - Sheffield City Airport
Sheffield City Airport is one of the latest airfields to extend a welcome to the single-engined GA fraternity.
FLIGHT SAFETY
Our regular review of the flight safety reports from the AAIB and CHIRP
Letters
Technical - Gyro Instrumentation
While the primary flight instruments rely on air pressure, other flight instruments, such as the Artificial Horizon, Direction Indicator and Turn Co-ordinator, use gyroscopes. Jerry Parr goes gyroscopic.
Airspace Access
What does the future hold as regards airspace access for the recreational aviator
Out and About
Reports from air events at Campbeltown, Great Missenden, Leicester, Duxford, Popham and North Weald.
An NPPL Beckons - Away Day
Breaking the monotony of circuits, Steve Bridgewater and instructor Rob Battley enjoy a short cross-country flight to one of the world's most historic airfields - Duxford.
Pilot Portrait - Richard Noble
Philip Whiteman profiles this ardent aviation enthusiast and entrepreneur.
Today's Pilot at AOPA EXPO 2003
This year's annual AOPA Convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between October 30 and November 1. We report from one of America's most historic cities.
Better Met
We can't all be an expert weather forecaster like Michael Fish, but how can we be sure the weather is fit to fly
Operations - Electrical Failure
How well would you cope if your aircraft's electrical system failed Malcolm Payne sorts the volts from the amps.
Owning and Operating a Savannah
One of the most recent three-axis microlights to receive approval in the UK is the MXP 740 Savannah. Steve Bridgewater speaks to Mick Kaye, the first customer in the UK to build, own and operate an example.
On a Wing and a Prayer
Steve Elsbury and Co undertake a massed microlight crossing of the English Channel to celebrate the centenary of powered flight.
There I was.
Race against Time. Dave Unwin recalls a particularly memorable field retrieve.
One in Three Fly For Free
Philip Jones, the Corporate Communications Officer for the Herts and Bucks Wing of the Air Training Corps, provides an insight into cadet flight training.
Christmas Gifts
Please, no more socks! Our annual round-up of the best gifts for aviators.
FLIGHT TEST - De Havilland DH.82B Queen Bee
Although it may look like a Tiger Moth, there are a number of significant differences. Clive Davidson flies this venerable and unusual biplane.
G-NEWS
All the latest imports and exports from the CAA register.
Flight Test - Gippsland Ga-8 Airvan
Dave Unwin finds out if it does "just what it says on the fin".
Transair/Oxford PPL Software
The Transair Pilot Shop and Oxford Aviation Training have joined forces to launch a computer-based PPL Ground School Package. Today's Pilot takes a look at the complete set of interactive CD Roms.
Century of Flight Results
The results are in.
Today's Pilot at NBAA
Barry Ambrose reports from this year's NBAA Convention, held in Orlando, Florida, from October 7-9.
GOING PLACES - Sheffield City Airport
Sheffield City Airport is one of the latest airfields to extend a welcome to the single-engined GA fraternity.
FLIGHT SAFETY
Our regular review of the flight safety reports from the AAIB and CHIRP
Letters
Technical - Gyro Instrumentation
While the primary flight instruments rely on air pressure, other flight instruments, such as the Artificial Horizon, Direction Indicator and Turn Co-ordinator, use gyroscopes. Jerry Parr goes gyroscopic.
Airspace Access
What does the future hold as regards airspace access for the recreational aviator
Out and About
Reports from air events at Campbeltown, Great Missenden, Leicester, Duxford, Popham and North Weald.
An NPPL Beckons - Away Day
Breaking the monotony of circuits, Steve Bridgewater and instructor Rob Battley enjoy a short cross-country flight to one of the world's most historic airfields - Duxford.
Pilot Portrait - Richard Noble
Philip Whiteman profiles this ardent aviation enthusiast and entrepreneur.
Today's Pilot at AOPA EXPO 2003
This year's annual AOPA Convention was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, between October 30 and November 1. We report from one of America's most historic cities.
Better Met
We can't all be an expert weather forecaster like Michael Fish, but how can we be sure the weather is fit to fly
Operations - Electrical Failure
How well would you cope if your aircraft's electrical system failed Malcolm Payne sorts the volts from the amps.
Owning and Operating a Savannah
One of the most recent three-axis microlights to receive approval in the UK is the MXP 740 Savannah. Steve Bridgewater speaks to Mick Kaye, the first customer in the UK to build, own and operate an example.
On a Wing and a Prayer
Steve Elsbury and Co undertake a massed microlight crossing of the English Channel to celebrate the centenary of powered flight.
There I was.
Race against Time. Dave Unwin recalls a particularly memorable field retrieve.
One in Three Fly For Free
Philip Jones, the Corporate Communications Officer for the Herts and Bucks Wing of the Air Training Corps, provides an insight into cadet flight training.
Christmas Gifts
Please, no more socks! Our annual round-up of the best gifts for aviators.
FLIGHT TEST - De Havilland DH.82B Queen Bee
Although it may look like a Tiger Moth, there are a number of significant differences. Clive Davidson flies this venerable and unusual biplane.
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