Tag Archives: aeroplanes

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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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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