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Posted on 12/07/2012 by austerpilot

Originally posted on Shortfinals – aviation and more!:
G-AMMS Sorry about the terrible Auster pun at the start of the post, but I could not resist this opportunity. G-AMMS isn’t an Auster J-1N Alpha, of course, but a much changed…

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New Entry to ‘Pioneering Pilots’

Posted on 12/07/2012 by austerpilot

With continuing bad weather and a lack of Auster flying, I thought I’d add in a section on Ranald Logan Porteous – probably the world’s most renowned Auster pilot. He is known best for his skilled aerobatic displays in the … 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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West Coast and Islands

Posted on 06/06/2012 by austerpilot

I got back from an incredible tour of the west coast and islands of Scotland on Sunday 03rd June, after a short but packed three days of some of the best flying I’ve experienced. I didn’t manage to visit Campbeltown … 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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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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