Monthly Archives: January 2013

RV Rendezvouz

Posted on 17/01/2013 by austerpilot

The Auster is currently out of action while we wait for the alternator, so getting my fixed wing fix is difficult. However – a couple of days ago I had a great opportunity to fly with the chairman of the … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Genny’

Posted on 13/01/2013 by austerpilot

Well – the old generator has now been removed and we’re set to order a nice, modern alternator to replace it. It’s a shame in a way, but better to have a consistently reliable system than a troublesome and ageing … Continue reading →

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Changing Faces

Posted on 07/01/2013 by austerpilot

JT has had quite a few different looks in her time: From the original Blackburn Cirrus Engine days: to her Merlin Flying Club days where she was converted to the Continental 0-200: To a darker blue and white colour scheme … Continue reading →

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Auster Ground Power

Posted on 06/01/2013 by austerpilot

  With a flat battery there was only one thing for it – hook up the jump leads and see if she’ll start! She did, bless her, but there was still no sign of life on the ammeter and the … Continue reading →

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On the old guard – James Gilbert

Posted on 06/01/2013 by austerpilot

Below are some very personal and interesting tributes to one of Pilot Magazine’s best loved editors, James Gilbert. I was fortunate to have one of my first articles commented on, and approved, by James ( though, in the end, the … Continue reading →

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