General aviation news archive for September 2018

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

Final preparations are in place for what again promises to be first-class event, to be held on Saturday 27 October at RAF Museum Hendon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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