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THE REAL MOVIE STAR

Whether it’s Superman, Bond or Mission: Impossible, Marc Wolff is the unseen hero flying and filming those unforgettable action sequences

Under-rated ‘Pocket Rocket'

It has an unfortunate reputation but it’s fast, aerobatic and looks like a fighter. It’s time to reconsider the Globe Swift

SAFE Return for Douglas

As reported in July’s ‘Old Timers’, Douglas DC-6B N151 arrived at Sola, Norway on 2 June destined for the Sola Flyhistorisk Museum.

Diamond Aircraft launches DA50 RG

Austrian aircraft manufacturer Diamond recently debuted its DA50RG. Aimed squarely at the market currently dominated by the Cirrus SR22, the DA50 RG is powered by a 300hp turbocharged Continental CD300 V6 diesel.

Five-bladed H145 gains EASA type certification

Airbus Helicopters’ five-bladed H145 has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Civil Air Patrol supports marine life rescue effort

The UK Civil Air Patrol recently completed one of its most ambitious missions to date.

Cessna SkyCourier twin makes its maiden flight

Cessna’s new twin utility turboprop, the SkyCourier made its maiden flight from the company’s east campus Beech Field Airport on 17 May.

Brunting thorpe briefing

Much has happened since Cox Automotive acquired C Walton Ltd’s vehicle services business at Bruntingthorpe in March.

Bell Boeing delivers 400th Osprey

A major milestone was passed recently when Bell Boeing delivered its 400th aircraft, a CV-22, to the US Air Force Special Operations Command.

An homage to the Moon watch

Undone Urban Sport Speedy custom watch £246 inc shipping www.undone.com 316L stainless steel case, hardened K1 (glass) crystal, Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement

Single-Engine Over London

The coronavirus pandemic and associated decline in Commercial Air Transport open up an opportunity for private pilots

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.

Rotorheads

Latest developments in rotary-wing, UAV and eVTOL aviation

A Day to Remember

Meeting famous pilots and their warbirds in Sweden, and being treated to a ride home to England in a Mustang

Going to Yale

The Yale was originally meant to train scores of French pilots - but ended up in German hands. Flying the only airworthy example in Europe

Books & Gear Extra

Effective shielding in the cockpit?

Airfields & Flight Training

What's happening at our airfields, aerodromes & airports.

Meca-quartz elegance

AV-8 meca-quartz chronograph || Crash Detectives & Burma Spitfire books

DELIVERY BY DRONE

Managing failures without a pilot, UAV corridors, and heavy lift drones. A Covid ‘check flight’ opens the door onto a whole new world

VSS Unity flies from Spaceport America

Virgin Galactic recently announced the successful completion of its first SpaceShipTwo test flight from Spaceport America. The flight was an unpowered glide, and marks the inaugural solo flight of VSS (Virgin Space Ship) Unity in New Mexico. It is an important flight test milestone in preparation for commercial service.

Rotax-powered JMB VL3 Evolution hits 200 knots

Czech company JMB Aircraft has completed flight testing of the latest version of its VL3 Evolution, which included exceeding 200kt TAS. The aircraft, which is powered by a 142hp Rotax 915iS engine has had its Vne increased to 184kt.

The Isolated Aviator

Entertainment − and even flying practice − for the grounded pilot

The oldest active pilot?

Instrumental in the growth of general aviation in Spain, Laureano Ruiz Liaño is a living piece of European aviation heritage

The A380 makes a comeback – as a freighter

German maintenance specialist Lufthansa Technik is currently working on a conversion programme for an Airbus A380 as part of its effort to offer temporary passenger to-cargo modification services.

TESTING THE Lysander

Making the first flights in an immaculately restored historic aircraft, notorious for its handling peculiarities

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.

Hard times for the airlines

The pandemic continues to have a profound effect on the UK’s airlines, virtually all passenger flights being grounded, the majority of aircraft in each airline’s fleets laid up and thousands of pilots furloughed and facing an uncertain future.

Former RAF chief chosen as CAA Chairman

Sir Stephen Hillier has been declared the prefered candidate to become the new Chairman of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Civil Air Patrol assists NHS with Covid-19 tests

The United Kingdom Civil Air Patrol (UKCAP), the air support charity that uses volunteer pilots and crews, has recently undertaken an operation related to routine Covid-19 testing activity on behalf of NHS Western Isles.

What's Happening At Our Airfields, Aerodromes & Airports

Concerns about new Farnborough airspace