General Aviation

Paris Air Show 2013 preview

10/05/2013 By Tim Robinson | 1 Comment

The Russians will be at the show in force for the first time since 2001. (Knaapo).

A preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Paris Air Show on 17-23 June – the global aerospace industry showcase.

VIDEO: The School’s Build-a-Plane project takes flight

19/04/2013 By Tim Robinson | 1 Comment

On 12 April the Royal Aeronautical Society and Boeing held a celebration event at Farnborough Airport to mark the first flight of the Schools Build A Plane project – a pioneering aerospace STEM intiative. VIDEO interview with young people involved & test pilot.

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How to design a winning light aircraft

15/03/2013 By Royal Aeronautical Society | 1 Comment

How do you design a safe, reliable and successful general aircraft aircraft for the private pilot? Report from the RAeS General Aviation Group’s Conference.

Aerospace, Air Transport

What inspires excellence? Technology or people?

16/11/2012 By Royal Aeronautical Society | Leave a comment

Being inspired - Tabitha Hall - the youngest Member of the RAeS. (Peter Holman/Rolls-Royce).

Inspiring Excellence – A report on the highlights from the RAeS Women in Aviation and Aerospace Conference hosted by Rolls-Royce on 2 November.

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VIDEO: Buzz Aldrin adds one small step for disabled flyers

12/10/2012 By Tim Robinson | Leave a comment

Apollo 11 Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin was one of several famous pilots and aviation names ‘flying’ for disabled flying charity Aerobility in a simulated round-the-world flight challenge in October. In this video he answers questions on his aviation hero, the differences between a Piper PA-28 and a Lunar Module, and why humans need to make an all-out effort to walk on Mars.

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Airline chief swaps boardroom for sim cockpit for charity

21/09/2012 By Tim Robinson | Leave a comment

IAG airline group chief Willie Walsh will be one of many famous pilots and aviation names lending a hand for disabled flying charity Aerobility in a simulated round-the-world flight challenge in October. Aerospace International Editor TIM ROBINSON is set to be his intrepid flightsim co-pilot.

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Spitfire academy

03/08/2012 By Tim Robinson | 2 Comments

Boultbee Flight Academy’s Spitfire TR9 and Texan T-6G. (via Author).

It may be the ultimate rich pilot’s dream — but a new Spitfire flying and maintenance school has a serious purpose in maintaining a vibrant warbird scene. A report on training a new generation of pilots to keep an older generation of aircraft flying.

Aerospace, Air Transport

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Summary & Futures Day

14/07/2012 By Tim Robinson | 1 Comment

Analysis and summary of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July, including the Futures Day.

Aerospace, Air Transport

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 4 highlights

13/07/2012 By Tim Robinson | Leave a comment

A report of the highlights from the fourth and final trade day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Aerospace, Air Transport

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 3 highlights

12/07/2012 By Tim Robinson | Leave a comment

A report of the highlights from the third day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Aerospace, Air Transport

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 2 highlights

11/07/2012 By Tim Robinson | Leave a comment

A report of the highlights from the second day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

Aerospace, Air Transport

Farnborough Air Show 2012 – Day 1 highlights

10/07/2012 By Tim Robinson | Leave a comment

A report of the highlights from the first day of the 2012 Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

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Farnborough Air Show 2012 preview -UPDATED

16/06/2012 By Tim Robinson | Leave a comment

An updated preview of what to look forward to at this year’s Farnborough Air Show on 9-15 July

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Aerial Olympics

06/04/2012 By Tim Robinson | Leave a comment

An RAF Puma HC1 from 230 Squadron based at RAF Benson flying over the 2012 Olympic Stadium during a training flight. (Crown Copyright)

The staging of the 2012 Olympic Games in London this summer will have major implications for airports and airspace users – an in-depth report

Aerospace, Air Transport

Video – Evolution and the future of the flightdeck

23/03/2012 By Tim Robinson | Leave a comment

Many of the cockpit technological advances now appear in high-end business aircraft first.

An exclusive video of one of the speakers at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s ‘The Aircraft Commander in the 21st Century’ conference – Captain Scott Martin, Experimental Test Pilot at Gulfstream Aerospace.