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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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Jon Hartle awarded Vintage Aircraft Club’s Liz Inwood Taildragger Scholarship

Friday, September 7, 2018

Jon Hartle is awarded the Liz Inwood Taildragger Scholarship by Anne Hughes (c) Michael Miklos

Jon was awarded the scholarship at the LAA Rally which took place at Sywell Aerodrome over the first weekend on September

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Applications now open for two scholarships from Nick Davidson Memorial Trust

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Two new flying scholarships for 2019 are being offered by the Nick Davidson Memorial Trust charity based at London Biggin Hill Airport

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Project Propeller to reunite WWII heroes at Coventry Airport

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

L/R Graham Cowie, Rusty Waughman, Paul Brown (c) Project Propeller

Second World War heroes from across the country will be flown into Coventry for a major reunion event in 2019

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WIN a flight in a Spitfire with British Aerobatics

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Spitfire - Season Premiere Airshow 2018 (c) Airwolfhound, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Due to popular demand British Aerobatics is delighted to announce its second lottery draw to win a flight in a Spitfire

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Classifieds

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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Hangar, house and land for sale in Gajoubert, France | £398,000

Friday, July 27, 2018

LAND, HANGAR AND HOUSE FOR SALE IN GAJOUBERT, FRANCE

The house is built within a hangar that can easily accommodate 3 or 4 Cessna 172s, allowing you to walk straight to your plane from your home

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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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