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About austerpilot

A Professional Helicopter Pilot whose real passion is flying light aeroplanes

Nearly There!

After what seems an age, the work on JT is almost complete and she should be back flying within the next week. The paper work is ready to be sent away and once the new permit is issued, there’ll be … Continue reading

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Still in Maintenance!

JT is still in having her annual, including having the exhaust shroud specially made and replaced so it could be a couple more weeks yet, before she’s flying again……………………..

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Airstrips, Austers and Infamy

Frustrated by not having an aeroplane to fly in the current beautiful weather, I took a drive to Insch Airstrip today – another lovely grass airfield hidden away in a low-lying valley at the foot of Bennachie – a prominent … Continue reading

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The Flying Season Is Upon Us!

JT is in having her annual check over and should be out and back flying by the end of the month, so looking forward to a great flying season ahead. watch this space!

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