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Flight Test KAPPA KP-5
Dave Unwin flies this extraordinary lightweight wide body.

Chuck's Antique Aero Barbecue
Frank B Mormillo gets round the grill at the Antique Aero Barbecue

Ask The Experts

FREE Landings
This month's featured airfields are Eddsfield, Islay Old Sarum and Panshangar.

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Pilot Portrait - Polly Vacher
Helen Krasner talks to circumnavigator Polly Vacher.

Flight Safety
The latest bulletins from the AAIB.

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The PIK-27 - A new Finnish Towplane
Michael Friend reports on an interesting new glider tug from Finland.

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Diary Dates

Reviews

Letters

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Armchair Flying
We all know the value of rehearsal and that 'practice makes perfect' David Ison makes the case for 'armchair flying'.

Spam Can To Ragwing - Part Two
Peter Wraight continues to re-acquaint himself with private flying in the UK.

So you want to do some night gunnery?
Maurie Baston recalls the night he was asked to test the VASI light installation at Sydney airport - at 350kts in a Sabre!

Look - no wings!
Tony Newton makes the long haul to New Zealand for his conversion from fixed to rotary wing.

Aviation Engineering With Pilot Studies - A New Course at Brunel University
Helen Krasner finds out how a new engineering course can help students achieve an all-round knowledge of flying that could set them up for a great future.

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When Spring Has Sprung - A Pilot's Guide to a Changing Season
Meteorological guru Simon Keeling examines the vagaries of spring weather.

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Percival P.40 Prentice
The Editor takes a flight back in time in Percival's curious three-seat trainer.

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