Smiling Sky

Bringing a smile to a special person in your life Sky writing is becoming a popular way of expressing yourself, either with vapour trails high up in blue skies or with banners towed by aircraft or helicopters. Here is a smile I drew for a wedding in the middle of Cambridge however there were pro […]
SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE PILOT

SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE PILOT by Mike Jorgensen The modern aeroplane cockpit is a relatively comfortable environment. Padded seats, ventilation, warm air, windows to keep out the wind and rain, and often a high wing to provide shade. If you’re a little bit hot, you can open a vent, or even climb a few thousand […]
Ski time in Chamonix

Winter holidays in Chamonix So I’m asked, apart from flying air shows, what are your hobbies? Well, in the winter months skiing and the freedom of the mountains are a great attraction. Just two hours and fifty minutes flying time in the RV7 from Lt Gransden (EGMJ) to Sallanches (LFHZ) and then a short taxi ride […]
History of the Extra 330SC

The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale organized its first World Aerobatic Championships at Bratislava, Czechoslovakia in 1960. Ever since then national teams and individuals have been competing against each other by performing complex aerobatic sequences inside a designated cubic ‘box’ of sky (each side is 1000 metres long, with a safety margin of 500 metres on each […]
Little Gransden Children In Need Air Show August 25th, 2013

The 2017 show is on the 27th August. Below is exactly what its about! This year’s Little Gransden Vintage Air and Car Show is set to be another big hit for all members of the family. Featured are rare aircraft such as the BBMF Lancaster, two Spartans and a Hurribomber to name a few. Last […]
Displaying Down Under

Displaying Down Under Mark Jeffries, former UK Unlimited Aerobatic Champion recalls his recent trip to Oz to display a new Extra 330LX at the Avalon Air Show When the phone call came, towards the end of 2012, it all seemed so very simple! Fly 20 hours on a big bird to Perth, Western Australia, collect […]
Officers Mess Summer Ball at RAF Odiham

Sunset Evening Air display A few weeks ago Sqdn Ldr XXXX XXXXXX put social media to a good use and called out on LinkedIn and Facebook asking if anyone knew a good air display pilot who would like to fly the sunset air show for the summer ball in return for a look around RAF […]
Oostwold Air Show

Oostwold Air Display Mark Jefferies will fly the EXTRA 330SC at this years show on the 20th May, Groningen in the North of Holland EHOW hosts an annual air display which has become a “must go to” show in Holland. A spectacular event where over 17 000 people, young and old come to enjoy. It promises […]
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