Category Archives: vintage aeroplanes

There’s Life in the Old Girl, Yet……

Posted on 05/05/2012 by austerpilot

Forgive me the hackneyed title, but after over 6 months of sitting forlornly in a hangar in this quiet corner of the Scottish countryside, we finally carried out JT’s first engine run and cylinder compression checks yesterday, following  the fitting … Continue reading →

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JT Receives More Accolades!

Posted on 07/02/2012 by austerpilot

The Vintage Aircraft Club have been in touch with us and it seems that we have been awarded the VAC Group Trophy for our flight down to North Weald last Summer! The interest our flight generated goes way beyond anything … Continue reading →

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Pictures added to N.Weald article

Posted on 08/12/2011 by austerpilot

Some pictures have now been added to the article about the North Weald trip in July. You can view the article here It was a great trip and I hope you enjoy reading about it, if you haven’t already.

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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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Blowing a Gasket!

Posted on 10/11/2011 by austerpilot

Old JT has another one up her sleeve for us – she’s apparently blown an exhaust gasket – we’re all not far off from blowing a gasket either…… Well – it is winter, more or less and the strip is … 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 →

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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 →

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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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