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Elixir Aircraft receive 10 pre-orders from Airways Aviation Academy

Friday, September 21, 2018

Airways Aviation Academy, a global flight training academy, has signed an agreement to pre-order 10 Elixir training aircraft

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Multi Pilot Simulations to deliver world’s first fixed-based B737 Max Simulator

Friday, September 21, 2018

Multi Pilot Simulations (MPS) has been contracted by Skyborne, a brand new airline pilot training academy based in the UK, to deliver the world’s first fixed-base B737 MAX simulator for its new, state-of-the-art training centre at Gloucestershire Airport

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Lasham Gliding Society now accepting donations to support campaign against TAG Farnborough airspace decision

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Lasham Gliding Club (c) Julian Berry, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The society have already voiced their opposition to the CAA’s decision to impose controlled airspace around Farnborough Airfield and are now accepting donations to fund their challenge

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Airspace inquiry launched by Parliamentary Group

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on General Aviation (APPG-GA) has launched a major inquiry into UK airspace and how it is managed with the report and hearings to be chaired by Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate

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Long Wing Europa XS gets approval from UK LAA

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

The Long Wing variant of the Europa XS has received approval from the UK LAA. Europa are also offering a special discount on Long Wing kits

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CAA advice on Gypsy Major engine failures

Monday, September 10, 2018

The CAA has identified an emerging trend of rough running Gypsy Major engines and even engine failures. These are believed to be caused by the use of 100LL avgas in Gypsy Major engines, and the CAA is contacting owners of aircraft powered by these engines with updated maintenance advice

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FLARM and uAvionix collaborate to create electronic conspicuity solutions

Friday, September 7, 2018

FLARM Technology and uAvionix have announced a partnership to collaborate on Electronic Conspicuity (EC) and Detect and Avoid (DAA) solutions for manned and unmanned aircraft

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Classifieds

Tobago TB-10 1/5th share available | £12,000

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

The aircraft is based at Nottingham City Airport and has had over £40,000 spent on it in the last year

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Breitling Old Navitimer Pilot Watch for sale | £2,500 ONO

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

The timepiece has only had one owner and comes with a full service history

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Comanche PA24-260 for sale | £87,000 ONO

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

The aircraft has a new exhaust alternator and a new leather upholstery

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For sale: Luxury apartment on gated private estate in Kingswood, Surrey | £659,000

Friday, August 10, 2018

The apartment is just seven minutes away from J8 on the M25 and is also within easy distance of Redhill Aerodrome, Fairoaks Airport and Kenley Aerodrome

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Ex RAF Bulldog for sale | £48,000

Friday, July 27, 2018

The aircraft has always been hangared and professionally maintained with a new radio and transponder fitted in 2017

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Events

Aviation events in the UK this September

Friday, September 7, 2018

Here’s what’s happening across Great Britain for all of you aviation lovers this September

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What’s on at the LAA Rally hosted by Sywell Aerodrome

Friday, August 31, 2018

Pitts.S.2S Special at Sywell, N'hants (c) Alec Wilson, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The Light Aircraft Association annual rally is Britain’s biggest ‘fly-in’ event, dedicated to ‘Flying for Fun’ taking place from August 31 – September 2 at Sywell Aerodrome

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