January 13, 2021
Flight test: GROB 109A
With refurbished RAF Air Cadet Vigilant T1s coming to the civilian market, Grob’s touring motor glider should become even more popular
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November 25, 2020
Flight test: Rearwin 175 Skyranger
Made in tiny numbers by Piper and Aeronca standards, the beautifully-engineered Rearwin Skyranger proves to be a delight waiting to be discovered
July 9, 2020
“Elegant yet inexpensive” – review of the AVI-8 Flyboy Lafayette chronograph
While aesthetics are a subjective matter, I think most people would agree that pilot watch specialist AVI-8’s latest model looks rather classy | Words: Philip Whiteman
May 21, 2020
The aircraft that helped ensure victory in WWII
Whether training budding pilots, ferrying airmen to where they’re required or engaging Axis fighters, these warbirds all played a vital role in bringing about ultimate victory in World War Two
March 25, 2020
First look: Spacek SD-2
The best of both worlds: neatly designed, and constructed using a blend of traditional and modern techniques, Spacek’s top performing two-seater is most definitely not ‘just another’ Rotax-powered European ultralight | Words and photos: Marino…
March 12, 2020
Flight test: ACA 7EC Champ
It could have been a contender: while ACA’s much improved 7EC was the best Champ of all – and popular with owners – it only saw limited production | Words: Bob Davy - Photos:Keith Wilson
March 9, 2020
Flight test: Extra 330LX
Ultimate Extra... well not quite – we have yet to test the all carbon composite NG – but the LX represents Extra’s original steel-tube 300 series in its most highly developed form | Words: Bob…
February 27, 2020
Tech log: Garmin G3X Touch air test
Touch to navigate... see ADS-B traffic, monitor CHTs for optimal mixture leaning, set the autopilot or call up many other features. Putting Garmin’s retrofit-friendly G3X Touch and associated avionics through their paces elicits a severe…
February 19, 2020
Flight test: Sud Est Alouette II
Predictable and vice-free ? although very thirsty ? the dependable Alouette’s handling would suit a low-time pilot | Words: Pat Malone - Photos: Keith Wilson
November 4, 2019
Flight test: Pipistrel Alpha BCAR-S
This slippery Slovenian ultralight trainer/tourer, now built to British airworthiness standards, soon dispels anyone’s preconceptions of a microlight | Words: Dave Unwin - Photos: Keith Wilson
October 16, 2019
Flight test: Sherwood Kub
This sporty single-seater microlight is available as a factory-built or in kit form, as a trike or taildragger. It comes with folding wings ? and ‘attitude’ | Words: Dave Unwin - Photos: Keith Wilson
