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VIDEO: unconscious F-16 pilot saved by automated systems

Thu, 16:20

The student was flying a F-16 when he lost consciousness | Waylon Tsai, Flickr CC2.0

Shocking footage from the heads-up display shows the moment a student pilot blacks out, causing his F-16 to nosedive at a terrifying rate

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Fundraising campaign launched to save Plymouth Airport

Thu, 16:11

FlyPlymouth hope to re-open the airport, closed since 2011 | Simon Burnham, Flickr CC2.0

FlyPlymouth hopes to raise £75,000 before 29 October to fund their fight in the Plymouth Plan examination next year, which will decide the future of the mothballed airfield

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Replica WWI plane crash lands

Thu, 16:00

The World War I Albatros DVa ended upside down in a field | @Kent_999s

The engine failed as the Albatros DVa returned from northern France, where it took part in Battle of the Somme centenary commemorations

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Shoreham Airshow disaster: hearing set for November

Thu, 15:53

11 men died when the Hawker Hunter crashed into the A27 in 2015 | Daniel Russell, Flickr CC2.0

On 22 August 2015, a Hawker Hunter crashed into a road when a display manoeuvre went horribly wrong, killing eleven bystanders

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Airbus launches Flying Challenge in UK

Thu, 15:46

Students, employees and special guests celebrate the launch of the Airbus Foundation Challenge in the UK

The mentoring programme offers 30 young students from Bristol behind-the-scenes access to the leading aircraft manufacturer

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Fresh criticism of new TAG Farnborough consultation

Thu, 15:41

TAG Farnborough | Ken Lipscombe (Flickr CC2.0)

The Hampshire business aviation airport wants controlled airspace, to change flight paths and increase the number of overall flights - but its plans have met with continued resistance

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North Coates Airfield is PPR

Thu, 15:34

The new Air Navigation Order has now come into force

Pilots need to gain prior permission beforehand if they intend to use the Lincolnshire airfield

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Classifieds

FOR SALE - Maule MX-7-180

Yesterday, 10:55

In immaculate condition

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FOR SALE - PA23 Apache with Geronimo conversion

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

A fine example of PA23 conversion

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RV7 - 1/6 share for sale

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Delightful and well-maintained RV7 from a friendly group

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PA-28-181 Archer III

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

1/4 share in a beautiful PA-28-181 Archer III

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Robin Aiglon R1180T - 1/6 Share – Excellent Condition

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Lovingly Cherished. Stapleford Group with plenty of availability

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Events

Gliding: how to challenge the elements

Yesterday, 12:47

Gliding is a true sport and when the competition bug bites, the only way is up! Pilot joins the BGA Club Class team on a training day at Lasham

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Fly in to the LAA Rally at Sywell Aerodrome, 2-4 September

Thursday, September 1, 2016

LAA member Vernon Millard snaps his Van’s RV, specially liveried to celebrate the 70th anniversary

For one weekend, a small aerodrome near Northampton will become busier than Heathrow

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FAI European Aerobatic Championship ends with victory for Russian legend

Thursday, September 1, 2016

The victorious Mikhail Mamistov and Svetlana Kapanina

Mikhail Mamistov secured his fifth gold medal in style, while the women’s category went down to a photo finish

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Air racing thrills and Champagne spills at Ascot

Friday, August 26, 2016

Kirby Chambliss dodges the trees that dot the Ascot course

There was plenty of thrilling flying action, if a smaller crowd to watch it, at the UK round of the Red Bull Air Race championship

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Win: WIN a VIP tour of the Trig Aerobatic Team’s base and private warbird collection!

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

East Fortune Air Show © Mark Harkin, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

A VIP tour of the Trig Aerobatic Team’s base and private warbird collection at Sywell Aerodrome, including lunch is up for grabs on Saturday 8th October!

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