Tag Archives: air-strips

The Trouble with Old Aeroplanes ( Part II )

Posted on 22/07/2012 by austerpilot

Yep, the problem with old aeroplanes is that while they delight the pilot with their nostalgia and charm, every now and again they throw a problem at you out of the past and their nostalgic and charming parts suddenly become … Continue reading →

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Those tucked away little places

Posted on 21/06/2012 by austerpilot

One of the things I love about flying is the ability to find those tucked away little places that you would otherwise never get to. If you fly Taildraggers or microlights, you tend to operate away from the busier airports … Continue reading →

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Grass Strips and Guesswork

Posted on 20/05/2012 by austerpilot

Today couldn’t have been a better day for flying; blue skies, warm sun, a lush green landscape to float happily above and a nice little 10 knot south – easterly. Perfect, no? Actually, no. Not if you fly an Auster … 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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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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