The Classic Tiger Moth

The Classic Tiger Moth

Two words come to mind when looking at a Moth – classic and heritage. Meeting this particular example, was certainly a memorable privilege, not only because I got to sit in it, but because of the owners.

Diamond DA42 – Your Dream Twin

Diamond DA42 – Your Dream Twin

I have had my eye on this one for a while, for the simple reason that should I be the lucky winner of the Euro Millions, this would probably be the “IT” purchase. The thing that will immediately grab your attention is that it looks nothing like you have...
Remember the Alouette III?

Remember the Alouette III?

Prior to getting up close with the Alouette, my only contact with rotor blades was having watched episodes of the 1980s TV series Airwolf. I know little about helicopters, except that getting a licence to fly one does not come cheap, and getting the flying skills...
Doting on the Dornier DO-27

Doting on the Dornier DO-27

I do love a good warbird. I am immediately attracted to military colours, allied and enemy insignia, simply because they represent a brave and romantic era. The Dornier DO-27 was not a product of World War Two, but rather a symbol of the re-emergence of German...
Aero Commander

Aero Commander

Never call an aircraft ugly, especially when the pilot adores her! I actually have to admit embarrassment at having passed a comment, without taking the time to actually understand the hidden beauty that is the Aero Commander, so here you have it – my apologies..

Velocity

Velocity

The first thing that you see, or actually don’t see, when you look at the Velocity, is the front prop, because it doesn’t have one! I cannot place it in either the ugly or pretty category, it is just disturbingly unusual…