Category Archives: aviation

Auster connections

Posted on 08/12/2011 by austerpilot

One of the great things about doing this blog is hearing from other Auster pilots, especially those with an interesting story to tell about their own experiences and love for this unlikely old aeroplane. Roger Lane is one such pilot … Continue reading →

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North Weald Article Added

Posted on 21/10/2011 by austerpilot

In the absence of any flying of late – I’ve added in the Article on our trip down to North Weald for the Air Britain British Classics Fly – In in July of this year. It featured in the September … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Britain, airshows, Articles, aviation, British Classics Fly-In, flying, flying events, North Weald, vintage aeroplanes | Tagged Air Britain, Auster, flying, Flying trips, North Weald, vintage aircraft | 3 Comments

Wing into the Wind

Posted on 05/09/2011 by austerpilot

After two months of enforced Auster abstinence, I grabbed the opportunity to blow the cobwebs away and get into the air yesterday. Arriving at the strip, I found Jim already out with his machine – a nice, two seat, three … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Strips, aviation, farm-strip flying, flying, Microlights, vintage aeroplanes | Tagged aeroplanes, air-strips, Auster, crosswind, crosswind landings, farm strips, farm-strip flying, flying, vintage aircraft | 4 Comments

New ‘Pioneering Pilots’ Section

Posted on 29/08/2011 by austerpilot

Read about the pioneering pilots of Scotland under a new section under the Articles and Events Header of the website. New pilot profiles will be added on an ongoing basis – you can read about Captain Ted Fresson, the founder of Highland … Continue reading →

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North Weald Trip

Posted on 05/07/2011 by austerpilot

We made it! 12 hours and 40 minutes flying and a shade over 1000 nm for the round trip. We were blessed with unbelievably good weather the whole weekend – almost tailor made for taking an old aeroplane to the other end … Continue reading →

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Flyings’ Simple Pleasures

Posted on 16/06/2011 by austerpilot

With time on my hands I took the opportunity to do a few circuits at the strip yesterday – get a good feel for the Auster again and vary the circuit pattern and style of approach. She still surprises me … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with old Aeroplanes……….

Posted on 05/06/2011 by austerpilot

After two months in maintenance JT has arrived back at its spiritual home with a mystery battery charging problem. Her new battery is excellent, but the low voltage light refuses to extinguish, while the ammeter proves to be very lethargic … Continue reading →

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Airstrips, Austers and Infamy

Posted on 25/04/2011 by austerpilot

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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