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03 CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE VOLUNTEERS EDITOR David Rawlings ARE EVERYTHING [email protected]

ART EDITOR TO US AT AOPA Dan Payne [email protected] s is the case with most membership associations, AOPA relies heavily on many members who volunteer their support, advice and practical help. SUB EDITOR This can come in the form of participation in the AOPA Member Working Lucy Debenham A Group that meets four times a year at various locations, normally an aerodrome on a Saturday, through to providing more specialist and professional input CONTRIBUTORS into the Education and Training Committee, the Corporate Members Committee and Adam Winter, Pauline Vahey, the Maintenance Working Group. AOPA Board members are volunteers too; their Nick Wilcock, John Walker, Henry commitment is significant as it involves financial responsibility as well as review of the Simpson, George Done activity from the committees and groups with the aim of formulating future strategy. These AOPA pilot and owner members contribute in a variety of ways to benefit all GA PUBLISHED BY pilots and owners, and help ensure the future viability of general aviation. AOPA UK Whilst on the topic of volunteers, I am pleased to announce that long-standing AOPA 50a Cambridge Street, member, Pauline Vahey, has agreed to become Vice Chairman. This position has been London, SW1V 4QQ vacant since Geoffrey Boot retired from the Board in 2017. Pauline had been doing a +44 (0)20 7834 5631 sterling job chairing the AOPA Members Working Group since July 2012. An account of the recent WG meeting at Earls Colne appears on page 11. Pauline also chairs the ADVERTISING & SUBSCRIPTIONS Corporate Members Committee. I am also pleased to announce that Malcolm Bird was elected to the AOPA Board at AOPA UK the September 2018 AGM. Malcolm has been a member of the Maintenance Working British Light Aviation Centre Group since 2011 shortly after its inception, and is well known for his articles in the 50a Cambridge Street London, SW1V 4QQ magazine on maintenance and engineering matters. Another aircraft-owner member of +44 (0)20 7834 5631 the group, Brian Chambers, who has served for a similar length of time, has recently resigned, and we thank him for his dedication and support. We would like to find HEAD OF ADVERTISING another aircraft owner willing to contribute to the group to replace Brian – ideally, David Impey someone who is, or has been, engineering coordinator for a group-owned aircraft. +44 (0)7742 605338 If any member is interested, please let me know at [email protected]. The group consists of aircraft owners, maintainers and CAA representatives, and provides a forum PRINTING for discussion, and subsequent resolution, of maintenance and airworthiness issues. The Ruddocks next meeting of the group is on Wednesday 31 October, 2018. 56 Great Northern Terrace, The committees and groups mentioned above enable AOPA to represent its views Lincoln LN5 8HL and lobby for desired outcomes. If you have strong views on topics such as airspace +44 (0)1522 529591 access, licensing, maintenance standards, etc, then by contributing to one of these www.ruddocks.co.uk groups your voice can be heard in the right places. Real power comes from the ability to influence, something that AOPA has been doing since 1965. If you are keen to © British Light Aviation Centre Ltd contribute in this way, a good place to start is on one of the AOPA Members Working AOPA is a member of the International Groups. Members’ views are literally taken on board as about half the AOPA Board Council of Aircraft Owners and normally attends. It is a great way to hear about the latest developments in general Pilots Association. IAOPA aviation and meet other pilots and owners, and you will be made very welcome! •

Articles, photographs and news items from AOPA members and other readers are welcome. Please send to the Editor. Inclusion of material in AOPA Magazine cannot be guaranteed, however, and remains at the discretion of the Editor. Material for consideration for the August George Done issue should be recieved no later than 01 Chairman, AOPA UK November 2018. [email protected]

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07AOPA AFFAIRS CEO Martin Robinson goes into 18NEWS The latest happenings from the world great detail about what AOPA does, not only for of General Aviation. In this issue we look at the you, the pilot, but how the work that goes on success of Oshkosh, the latest from the CAA, behind the scenes benefits aviation overall. and your chance to win a flight in a Spitfire.

09AOPA COMMUNITY The section of the 24FLYING FEATURE Henry Simpson has the magazine that keeps you flying. At AOPA enviable task of talking to the people planning we fight your corner to ensure the world of to bring the 'wooden wonder' back to the UK General Aviation is being taken care of... skies – the much-loved Mosquito.

10WORKING FOR YOU Pauline Vahey chairs 28COVER STORY A Hungarian company is the Members Working Group as well as the making waves in the world of GA with its Fusion Corporate Members Committee – and they aircraft – in all its forms. We investigate what need your help. Magnus Aircraft are up to.

13AIRFIELDS UPDATE All the latest news on 36TRAINING FEATURE Nick Wilcock once again the airfields around the UK that are currently cuts through the legal language from EASA and under threat from local authorities and brings you the important news. This month it's potential developers. the latest on IR approaches.

14PPL CORNER In part three of his articles on 40TECH REVIEW A new tyre from Michelin that's weather and its effect on flying, Adam Winter guaranteed to keep you rolling for longer, and talks about thunderstorms, how they develop another new watch from Garmin... that has and what happens. more features than you need.

16HELP AND ADVICE Want to rent out your 41BOOK REVIEW Nick Wilcock reviews the latest aircraft? Check out our help and advice section offering from the CAA –The Skyway Code. He to see where you stand legally and how you says it's a must-have book and best of all is its can make more out of your aircraft. price... free!

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EDITOR'S MOMENT The board members often tell me that the biggest hurdle in obtaining new members is that some people don't know what AOPA actually does. So, in this issue, Martin Robinson, AOPA's CEO goes into great detail to explain the big wins that AOPA has had over the year, as well as the work that he and his team do, to not only make sure you stay flying, but that you also are free from exploitation and that your rights are protected. Now when it comes to how expensive flying is, £97 for that peace of mind is a pittance. There's an uncertain road ahead with Brexit as we still don't know what's going to happen, not only to our country, but to our skies as well. So it's best to nail your flag to the mast and be part of AOPA – even better if you can be an active member. Also now's the time to get a friend involved. When you've finished with this magazine, why not pass it along to a friend, colleague or fellow pilot and tell them about AOPA? The bigger we are, the stronger 16 we are.

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07 AOPA AFFAIRS AOPA IS WORKING FOR YOU ACROSS MANY FIELDS sometimes hear people say, DfT policy, largely aimed at increasing “What does AOPA do?” I "I am calling on all capacity and reducing delays (for the am not sure whether these existing members to passenger). The CAA carries out its tasks I folks mean, “What does through a set of ‘Directives’ emanating AOPA do for me”, or the collective term help us educate non- from the Transport Act 2000 (Section ‘us’. Of course this mostly comes from 70) and at the same time the UK has non-members, so I am calling on all members about the value to meet its international obligations existing members to help us educate (ICAO) as well as European Single Sky those non-members about the value of a representative body, legislation. At the high end the objectives of a representative body, which is include Environmental impact set against totally independent of government and which is independent of growth (emissions charging), capacity/ regulators, leaving us to speak freely on government" delays, lowering Air Traffic Management any issue. Being independent is one of costs and increased efficiency. All of this our strengths because real power comes filters down and it’s the lower airspace from influence. fought off its introduction and we also (10,000ft) that AOPA has the most Through the pages of this issue you recommended to the CAA (Andrew concerns with. Airlines need to get in/out will see reports on activities from pilot Haines) that they sought EU funding – of regional airports and their passengers licensing to maintenance. The association which they did, and were successful. 20% need protecting. This is where technology is run by pilots for pilots, ensuring the rebates have never before been achieved is likely to play a key role. right decisions are being taken for all our for GA. Whilst 80% of the purchase price With any Airspace Change Proposal futures. had to be paid, the fact was it was EU (ACP) there is a new process which has AOPA responds to many consultations regulation, which required compliance. to consider the concerns of local people. from airspace to taxation of fuel. Whilst some states were able to push The government is proposing a new There was in the past an attempt under back on the deadline, funding for GA Governance Structure for the airspace European legislation to introduce VFR was not achieved, and ultimately most modernisation. However Section 70 of the charges. This is a subject that raises its of Europe’s airspace will become 8.33. Transport Act 2000 requires the CAA, head every so often and AOPA has to Therefore, as a result the UK is ahead of inter alia, under a general duty, to ‘satisfy go in to ‘bat’ to fend off proposals for the rest of Europe. the requirements of operators and owners the introduction of VFR fees. When the Over the last few weeks the Government of all classes of aircraft’. I question how EU directive on the taxation of fuel was and CAA have been consulting on the the CAA did this at Farnborough? being discussed AOPA was at the fore future of drones, and a modernisation With the continued development of of the debate. Between these two topics strategy for airspace. Both have been drones the DfT has been consulting. alone, for any pilot flying an average of responded to by AOPA. The airspace The drone lobby has been pushing for 30 hours per year, AOPA’s intervention modernisation document issued by the airspace below 500ft (U-Space) for the has saved pilots approximately £600 CAA was well presented but it lacks specific operation of drones believing per year – not a bad return on the £97 ambition, particularly around the use that there is very little manned aviation membership fee! of future technology. Over the next 10 below 500ft. The question is: how will Of course some will say, “Well you do years the airspace environment will they develop an ACP, even if the airspace that regardless of whether I am a member evolve into Unknown/Known intent. This is autonomous? or not.” However the point relates to should result in better airspace access, resources, and the better AOPA is better flight profiles, fuel saving (where ARTICLE CONTINUES ON PAGE 10… resourced, the better representation and applicable) and reduced environmental assistance we can provide. impact, all of which are high-level goals Someone once said, “modify or for Government, not forgetting improved mummify”, because standing still is not safety for all airspace users. an option. AOPA is very aware that any As the airlines continue to expand change can be difficult as well as costly and grow, particularly in the South East, – 8.33 radios come to mind – however airspace access will be an issue unless Martin Robinson that issue has been on the table since the Government takes some action. One CEO, AOPA UK the early 1990s. AOPA had, for years, of the concerns AOPA has is around [email protected]

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AOPA COMMUNITY 09 HELPING YOU STAY FLYING Welcome to the AOPA Community section of the magazine, bringing you all the news and insight from the world of AOPA...

WORKING FOR YOU What AOPA is doing for you

AIRFIELDS UPDATE The UK aerodromes in danger

PPL CORNER A look at thunderstorms

ADVICE Can you rent out your aircraft?

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WORDS Martin Robinson IMAGES Clay Banks WHAT AOPA IS DOING FOR YOU – PART II Martin Robinson's explanation of what AOPA is doing behind the scenes that ensures you're able to fly safely ... If you’ve skipped straight to east, the growth in controlled ″AOPA supported this does not mean more air this page, you’ve missed the airspace has largely kept traffic controllers but how we first half of the article. Start pace with demand, but it’s a registration best use technology.We need on page 7 and work your been done on an individual integration not segregation. way here. basis, the most recent one scheme for drones AOPA supported a AOPA recognises some of being Farnborough. But then registration scheme for drones the business and societal consider Heathrow, which with a mass of with a mass of between 250g benefits that drones can has been approved to build between 250g and and 20kg when it was being bring, but safety in the air a third runway, as well as proposed, as we felt that being has to remain a priority for Gatwick, Southend, Luton, 20kg" known to the system would government regardless of Stansted, London City, lead to better compliance, big-business interests. Also Biggin Hill, Farnborough and as well as there being a need the government is updating RAF Northolt. The traffic at for competence requirements its ‘Aviation Strategy’, and these airports is mostly IFR amongst drone operators. AOPA continues to make Commercial or Business. AOPA does not agree with the case for GA in line with In close proximity to these the 1km restriction around the Government Framework airports there are 12 GA ‘protected aerodromes’. There Objectives, as well as the aerodromes, all of which are good safety reasons airspace modernisation support VFR operations and why such aerodromes have strategy, which we said was most of which support the ATZs and it is our belief that not ambitious enough because flight training industry. drone operations should of the lack of thought around Therefore with the expected remain outside of all ATZs. the use of technology. We said growth in airline traffic and For other flying sites such as that the government needs with the development of UAVs helipads and farm strips, prior to invest in the use of 5G there is a pressing need for a permission should be required. technology as a part of the fresh approach to air traffic AOPA can accept that there modernisation of airspace. management. We think more are particular societal benefits If you look at the diversity work needs to be done on the from the use of RPAS. However of airports in the south/south management of the traffic – the government and the CAA must make sure that safety in the air remains the overriding priority. The development of RPAS technology needs to meet safety standards that are consistent with other forms of aerial activity if they intend to operate BVLOS. We have concerns with the 20kg to 150kg light unmanned aircraft category because the current rules of the air require visual separation when operating, which means that manned aviation must be able to visually acquire other aircraft, manned or unmanned under the see and avoid rules. AOPA aligns its position with BALPA as they share similar Drones; one of the big issues AOPA is helping to resolve concerns. •

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WORDS & IMAGES Pauline Vahey LATEST FROM THE WMG AND CMC The weather has been great, happening and what AOPA is but it's time to get back to doing to influence UK GA. All business! Members are welcome – just remember to let me know MEMBERS WORKING on [email protected] if you GOUP would also like some lunch, I hope everyone has been provided free of charge. able to take advantage of the great summer weather CORPORATE MEMBERS we have enjoyed this year. COMMITTEE Now it’s back to business Having just come through as usual. The last meeting of one of the worst winters for the AOPA MWG was held at flying in over ten years the Earl’s Colne. Many of the local summer has been glorious. members were So no surprise able to come that AOPA’s along and hear ″We're going Corporate our CEO talk Members have about the work to look at been working of AOPA on the revamping flat out and Friday evening, unable to attend and then join us the format the Corporate for the regular Members meeting Saturday to ensure Committee. morning finishing Having restarted at lunch-time it remains the dormant with one of relevant" committee at Norm’s excellent the back end burgers. The of 2015, we’re next AOPA Members Working going to look at revamping Group will be Saturday the format to ensure it remains 29th September from 10.30 relevant and useful not only to am at White Waltham Airfield, those who have given freely aiming to finish by 3pm. The of their time to date, but also report of that meeting will how we can include more of be too late for this issue of our Corporate Members. We’ll the magazine, however, we’ll be back in touch in the next be discussing the closure of issue so watch this space. All Airfields, Airspace changes, suggestions will be considered EASA updates and hearing so please get in touch the CEO’s report as to what’s at [email protected]. •

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AOPA COMMUNITY Airfields Update 13

WORDS John Walker IMAGES Andy Mabbett ALL THE LATEST NEWS ON UK AIRFIELDS John Walker shares his latest findings on the developments of the UK’s aerodromes There are airfields across District Council definitive ″A protest group the UK currently under the 2031 Local Plan public DUNSFOLD threat of closure. Here are consultation document has has been given Planning application for mixed the latest developments, not allocated the site for any use development with 1,800 updated 5 September 2018. specific purpose to ensure leave to appeal homes on site approved by that the DCO process is not Waverley Borough Council on LANGAR prejudiced. The consultation these decisions in 14 December 2016 but called Aerodrome put up for sale – ends on 4 October 2018. the High Court, in for a Public Inquiry, the currently occupied/operated result of which was Central by British Parachute Schools. OLD SARUM with a hearing Government approval for the Site owner’s planning application on 29 March 2018. MANSTON application for a housing expected soon" A protest group has been Application made by River development and 10 additional given leave to appeal these Oak Strategic Partners for hangars, amongst other decisions in the High Court, a Development Consent work, has been objected to with a hearing expected soon. Order (DCO) to retain the by various parties as being aerodrome as a Nationally detrimental to the site’s WELLESBOURNE Significant Infrastructure heritage and potentially MOUNTFORD Project was accepted on limiting use of the aerodrome. Gladman Developments in 14 August 2018 initiating a Appeal made by owner to conjunction with the site owner nominal three-month pre- the Planning Inspectorate have proposed a development examination stage. Site for non-determination of of 1,600 homes on the site, owners have submitted a the application by Wiltshire although the Stratford-on- revised planning application Council with public inquiry Avon District Council Local for mixed use retaining hearings starting on 9 Plan adopted Core Strategy 1,199 metres of the existing October 2018. The Council has earmarked Long Marston runway for limited use by subsequently rejected the aerodrome (see page 1) as a heritage aircraft. Thanet planning application. preferred housing development site. A Core Strategy stated policy is to “Retain and support the enhancement of the established flying functions and aviation related facilities at Wellesbourne Airfield”. Tenants notified by owner that flying activities would cease in December 2016 but action deferred pending tenant’s legal action to obtain new leases. The court judgement handed down on 25 June 2018 has ruled against the tenants who are expected to appeal the decision by the deadline of 16 October 2018. The council has formally rescinded the owner’s permitted development rights to prevent building demolition work and proceedings have been initiated to negotiate an agreed purchase of the site or, failing that, to Dunsfold from the air, one of the airfields under threat in the UK right now acquire the site by a CPO. •

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WORDS & IMAGES Adam Winter, Commercial Pilot and Instructor BRINGING THE THUNDER In his third part on weather, Adam Winter looks at how a thunderstom forms

In the first article on water we looked at the exchange of energy when water changes between its three states and how that energy is stored and re-released as it undergoes these transitions. In the next article we saw how this store of potential energy in water manifests in the atmosphere as varying lapse rates and how these determine the stability of the atmosphere, cloud and precipitation. In this article I will describe how a thunderstorm forms. A quick reminder that when we talk about energy, we are describing the ability or potential to do work. If you wake up with ‘no energy’, you can’t do work! Work Thunderstorms can feel, at times, like they appear out of nowhere and energy are given the same unit (joule), and so are in contact with it, it becomes laps./*** How fast the air closely linked. Energy comes ″Thunderstorms less dense, and is replaced is cooling is the measure of in many forms, and they are form when air is by cooler air which forces atmospheric stability. If air divided into energy that is it upwards. Air can be that is forced upwards remains happening, like the energy of forced upwards mechanically forced up by a warmer than the surrounding movement (kinetic energy) or mountain range or island. A air, then the atmosphere is heat energy, and energy that in an unstable cold front forces air upwards unstable. A thunderstorm can is stored, known as potential atmosphere" quite sharply as it undercuts develop. energy, like the energy stored the warmer air it is catching Thunderstorms have three in a stretched spring (elastic up with. Even the heat from a distinctive phases, or ‘cells’. potential) or battery (chemical power station can cause cloud The Towering Cumulus stage is energy), or gaseous water to form (see photo). Once when convection has begun,

molecules (latent heat energy). one of these lifting actions and vast amounts of H2O gas is When energy is used or made or triggers takes place, two condensing into thousands of to do work, the rate at which more ingredients are required, tonnes of liquid water droplets. the work is done is known as namely moisture and an The process releases so much the power. A thunderstorm is a unstable atmosphere. heat energy that the cloud bomb of almost unimaginable Heated air becomes buoyant itself warms up, becoming energy, and although less and as it rises it cools at even more buoyant, sucking powerful than a nuclear bomb, 3°C/1000 feet.* If it cools in more cooler surrounding it can contain a lot more below its dew point the air and forcing it upwards, to energy. water it contains condenses. cool and condense. It is a chain Thunderstorms form when The condensation process reaction, a water bomb that air is forced upwards in an releases latent heat, and so the explodes over several hours. unstable atmosphere. Air rising air becomes even more The cloud at this stage is made can be forced up by surface buoyant and continues to rise entirely of liquid water, and heating, orographic and cools now at 1.5°C/1000 large up-currents are present lifting, frontal lifting feet.** Generally speaking air throughout. These convection and thermal lifting. Convection cools as altitude increases up currents go way beyond is caused by surface heating. to the tropopause. This is the the operating limits of most As the ground heats the air environmental temperature light aircraft. You can almost

AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot October 2018 15 visualise the up-drafts and a big hazard to aircraft; your huge convection currents by eyes are more likely to be looking at the texture of the blinded by the flash. Lightning cloud; the well defined crisp is not necessarily a sign of cumulus tops will continue the severity of a storm. There TAKE to grow because the cloud are much more dangerous is still condensing water, surprises lurking within. YOUR PPL the phase change of which Turbulence will be so severe continues to release heat, in a storm that your aircraft THEORY IN fuelling the continued growth. structure is at risk. I should It could continue to grow all think your spine might be as LONDON the way up to the tropopause, well, and you’d be likely to hit where the temperature stops your head unless you were Following the popularity of the first series of courses, decreasing with height. well strapped in. So having AOPA is pleased to advise that it is running more Once the cloud starts to been blinded by the flash, you rain, it has reached the Mature are now being thrown around evening Ground School courses for ab initio pilots. stage. Now it is producing like a rag doll. If the aircraft both downdrafts and updrafts. structure is still intact don’t The PPL Ground School takes place at the AOPA Some of the liquid water has worry, because the airframe offices at 50a Cambridge Street each Tuesday phase-changed again and is icing up anyway. Those large and Thursday evening, 7-9pm, on the dates shown becomes ice (a process that supercooled water droplets are below. The AOPA office is only five minutes’ releases more heat). Once mostly freezing on impact with walk from Victoria Station. ice has formed, the water is the leading edges, but some of no longer releasing energy, it is flowing back and freezing and the ice starts to fall and into a compact, heavy and All nine subjects required for the PPL (Aeroplanes) accrete. It might meet a large aerodynamics-changing hard are taught over a period of approximately 70 hours. updraft and be propelled laminate. You will literally drop The lecturer is Adam Winter, a highly qualified up again. At this stage the out of the sky soon. As a final and experienced flying instructor who works for cloud appears fuzzy, and insult, as your ice-covered, the Flyers Flying School at Elstree. it starts to lose its earlier distorted aircraft does drop cauliflower-looking form.The out of the bottom of the cloud, You can read more about the training and subject electrical potential difference a final windshear will propel between the water and ice also you on your way downwards. matter at WWW.FLIGHTGROUNDSCHOOL.CO.UK causes static build-ups which This is a microburst, an discharge as lighting bolts. extreme change in wind During the final stage of the direction and speed. There NOV 18-FEB 19 storm, the Dissipating stage, is often no way of telling a AIR LAW 4 NOV/6 JAN the updrafts and formation microburst is happening. A have ceased, and the cloud forecast of thunderstorms (TS) OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES 4 NOV/6 JAN is dominated mainly by implies them and pilots will HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS 16 DEC downdrafts. It might still be report them, but otherwise raining, but this will abate. The they have to be assumed to be NAVIGATION 11 NOV/13 JAN dissipating cloud is made up present. METEOROLOGY 25 NOV/27 JAN mainly of ice crystals. Unstable conditions A thunderstorm can occur in right for the formation of AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 9 DEC/10 FEB the sequence as laid out here, towering cumulus (TC) and PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT 2 DEC/3 FEB or it can be all three stages thunderstorms (TS) are often at once, if a constant source good VFR days. A large PERFORMANCE & PLANNING 18 NOV/20 JAN of moisture is present, for thunderstorm is a very obvious COMMUNICATIONS 16 DEC/17 FEB example at a cold front or by a and visible hazard and easy to relatively warm body of water. avoid. So do avoid them. Hazards associated with * The DALR or Dry Adiabatic thunderstorms are … well, Lapse Rate is 3°C/1000 feet. hazardous. And numerous. So ** The SALR or Saturated let’s imagine flying into one in Adiabatic Lapse Rate is It is not necessary to attend the full course and a Cessna or PA28. Thunder is 1.5°C/1000 feet. candidates can select the individual subjects they the noise made by lightning, so *** The ELR or Environmental all thunder storms contain it. Lapse Rate is whatever wish to study from the published dates. You do not A lightning bolt can discharge is actually measured on a have to be a member of AOPA to participate. Further a billion joules of energy. It particular day, however the details can be obtained from Adam Winter on can also strike you quite a few global average lapse rate, the 07985 969018 miles away from a storm cloud. ISA ELR is 1.98°C (2°C)/1000 Luckily they do not present feet. •

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WORDS AOPA web team IMAGES MAX LIBERTINE RENTING: IS IT FOR YOU? What to do if you want to make a bit of extra money from your aircraft

There is plenty of time Owners of ‘permit’ aircraft EASA Aircraft must have either throughout the year when have always been allowed to ″Owners of a Certificate of Airworthiness your pride and joy is sitting undertake training in their own 'permit' aircraft or be a type-approved Permit in a hangar or on the apron. aircraft, as this is defined as To Fly aircraft which is already So here’s some advice on how non-commercial. The changes have always permitted to be used for self-fly you might be able to make the allowed other pilots who do not hire within the terms of the most of the time when you’re own UK National Permit to Fly been allowed to relevant exemptions. EASA EU not flying. aircraft to undertake post-PPL Regulation applies. Before we get started it needs flight instruction and self-fly undertake training Self-fly hire of an EASA to be said that Aviation Law is hire using aircraft with a Permit in their own aircraft is deemed to be a constantly changing (as we all to Fly. commercial operation if the know) and you should verify Pilots who do not hold a aircraft" following applies: Reference: that any information given licence cannot take advantage Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 below is still valid. Fortunately of the rule to undertake ab (‘the Basic Regulation’), the underlying principles initio training in rented permit Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 tend to remain constant even aircraft, unless it is ‘Type on Air Operations. if the paragraph and section Approved’. But, if the pilot The term ‘commercial numbering changes. already holds a valid licence for operation’ is defined in Article the same aircraft category, then 3 of the Basic Regulation as CAN I RENT OUT MY remunerated flight instruction follows: AIRCRAFT? and examination is allowed. "Commercial operation’ UK National Permit to Fly Ex-military aircraft that shall mean any operation General Aviation (GA) are operated under CAP 632 of an aircraft, in return for aircraft can be used in certain requirements are also not remuneration or other valuable circumstances for remunerated included under the new rules consideration, which is available commercial training and self- as they already operate under to the public or, when not made fly hire, the UK Civil Aviation separate agreements. available to the public, which Authority (CAA) announced Full details for the use of is performed under a contract back in 2015. The move came Permit to Fly aircraft for flight between an operator and a after extensive consultation with instruction and self-hire can be customer, where the latter has the GA community. found on the CAA’s website. no control over the operator." If your EASA aircraft is operating with an engine beyond TBO, or is older than permitted years, you may be restricted to private use only. In this case, an alternative would be for the hirer to have some level of share in the aircraft and operate it as a private group. Your maintenance organisation should be able to advise you. Jointly owned aircraft can be registered in the name of each individual owner, but in cases where there are three or more individual owners of an aircraft it is recommended that you form a group of co-ownership syndicate for the purposes of registration. In this way, any member may leave or join the group without the need to re- register the aircraft every time If you're thinking of renting your aircraft check the legalities first (which would incur a fee).

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One or two of the owners must carry out individual flights. The be nominated as trustee(s) of changes place more emphasis the group. If a trustee leaves on pilots providing a thorough the group or ceases to act as explanation to passengers of the trustee, the aircraft must be re- level of safety and risks prior to AOPA FLYING registered. the flight taking place. As well as simplifying the INSTRUCTORS FROM THE CAA WEBSITE: requirements, other changes “Please note that ‘non-equity’ include: extending the types REFRESHER groups cannot be registered in of aircraft that can be used to this way as the group members include permit aircraft such SEMINARS do not hold any ownership of as hang gliders, paragliders, the aircraft itself. In this case, the microlights, gyroplanes and For revalidation of an FI certificate, the holder shall aircraft should be registered to powered parachutes, and fulfil two of the following three requirements: the owner. allowing flights to take place The trustee of a group must from unlicensed airfields. supply a full list of names, To use the permission, pilots 1 At least 50 hours of flight instruction addresses, nationalities and must ensure that they receive no during certificate validity as percentage shareholdings payment for the flight. All money FI, TRI, CTI, IRI, MI or Examiner; of the group members using must be paid by the passenger 2 Attend a Flight Instructor Refresher a Trustee Grid form. This must directly to the registered charity be submitted along with the and the charity cannot be the Seminar within the validity of registration application. operator of the aircraft. the certificate; and The CAA must be advised Pilots should also check that 3 Pass an Assessment of Competence by the trustee as soon as any their insurance cover is adequate within the 12 months preceding the members leave or join the and ask the passenger to check expiry of the certificate. group, which can done by that their own life insurance, and submitting an updated Trustee any private health insurance, Grid form by post or email.” covers the intended flight. For at least each alternate subsequent If you are an AOPA member revalidation, an assessment of competence and need advice on forming FLYING DISPLAYS must be undertaken. In the case of a a group on your aircraft or Before you can perform at an renewal you should, within 12 months self-fly hire of your aircraft, approved flying display you will before renewal, attend a Flight please contact AOPA directly. need a display authorisation. Instructor Refresher Seminar and pass This requires you to undertake an assessment of competence. THE TAX MAN COMETH an approval flight for a display To avoid possible tax benefit- evaluator. in-kind implications, assuming You now need a behavioural that you use the aircraft and attitudinal fitness yourself, if your aircraft is assessment. NEXT DATES owned and operated as a limited CAP 403 has guidance for the The next dates for the seminars are company or trust you should organisers of these events and only charge it out at the hourly others that do not require CAA 7-8 NOVEMBER, 8-9 JANUARY and 14-15 MAY 2019. rate that you pay yourself. permission. All seminars are now run at the AOPA offices You need to make sure that at 50a Cambridge Street, London SW1V 4QQ any other pilot using the aircraft PARACHUTE DROPPING is covered by the aircraft All parachute dropping from – only 5 minutes' walk from Victoria Station. insurance and can legally fly it. civil registered aircraft over the UK is regulated by the CHARITY FLIGHTS CAA and must be conducted More UK private pilots will be in accordance with the able to offer flights for charity requirements set in the Air following a simplification of Navigation Order (ANO) 2016. the Civil Aviation Authority’s The BPA (British Parachute (CAA) requirements. The Air Association) has compiled an To register for a place on any of the Navigation Oder (ANO) 2016 Operations Manual, adherence seminars please call the AOPA office and the CAA have issued to which will ensure an on 020 7834 5631 or join online at guidance in CAP 1330. acceptable operating standard. A blanket permission will now WWW.AOPA.CO.UK. be available for pilots if they As stated at the start of the The seminars start at 1100 and end meet certain basic requirements. article, ensure that you are at 1800 each day to facilitate travel. This removes any need for pilots up to date with the relevant to have to apply to the CAA to information first of all. •

October 2018 AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot General Aviation news from around the world ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL OSHKOSH AS NUMBERS ARE BIGGER THAN EVER Jack Pelton said this year’s EAA AirVenture was as perfect as it could get

by David Rawlings and filled with many ‘Only at Oshkosh’ moments.” More than 600,000 aviation The figures in 2018 speak for fans attended Oshkosh for the themselves. The attendance annual pilgrimage to aviation was around 601,000, leading heaven, up two per cent on Pelton to say: “Our efforts 2017's record. to create unique attractions After the event EAA and aviation highlights across Chairman Jack Pelton said: the grounds were incredibly “A ‘perfect’ event may be successful. Attendance on unattainable, but AirVenture opening day was the best 2018 came about as close in our history, as the vast as one could imagine. The majority of our guests came combination of outstanding to Oshkosh early and stayed The 'one week wonder' was a success again programmes, aircraft variety, throughout the week.” a robust economy, and More than 10,000 aircraft operations in the 11 days. aircraft and drive-in camping good weather combined to arrived at Wittman Regional The number of showplanes accounted for an estimated complement the efforts of our Airport in Oshkosh and was more than 2,900 for the 40,000 visitors. staff and 5,000 volunteers other airports in east central second year in a row. And There were also close to throughout the grounds. The Wisconsin. At Wittman alone, the campsite was packed. 900 commercial exhibitors week was upbeat, exciting, there were 19,588 aircraft More than 12,300 sites in and 75,000 people visited the workshops and presentations. But the EAA isn’t one to rest on its laurels, claiming that next year will be even bigger and better. “We are celebrating our 50th consecutive year in Oshkosh during 2019, so we’ll be looking back on a half-century of unforgettable highlights at Wittman Regional Airport, and planning activities that involve EAA’s hometown and its unique place in aviation history. While 2018 is barely in the record books, we’re talking to many groups and individuals with intriguing new ideas for aircraft, innovations, exhibits, and events. We’re already planning for 2019 and are looking forward to announcing 601,000 people attended this year's Oshksoh. Were you there? Can you see yourself? attractions very soon.” •

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CAA CONTACTS OWNERS LOOK BACK... THIS MONTH OF GIPSY MAJOR ENGINES 104 YEARS AGO by Lucy Field trend of problems with the should provide operators engines. The use of 100LL with hours of trouble-free The UK CAA has identified Avgas fuel in these engines use. a trend in technical could be causing reliability Owners of these aircraft occurrences involving problems particularly with should be vigilant, especially rough-running engines cylinder heads, valves and if the engines appear to and even engine failures in valve seats, especially where be running rough or there Gypsy Major engines, and bronze cylinder heads is low compression when is encouraging all owners have not been modified to turning the propeller by to ensure they check their incorporate stainless steel hand. Always ensure that engines properly and valve seats and result in a only experienced people or regularly. reduction of component life. companies carry out routine THE FIRST ARMED On hearing the news of Tiger Moths, Chipmunks checks on your Gipsy Major AIR-TO-AIR KILL engines running rough and and Austers are amongst the engines. This is to reduce World War I provided the complete engine failures, aircraft fitted with Gipsy the risk of rough-running first opportunity for one the CAA was concerned Major engines. engines and potential engine airplane to down another. enough to conduct and The engine is generally failure. On 5 October 1914, carry out some analysis. simple and reliable and with For more information visit French pilot Joseph Frantz This revealed an emerging the right amount of care the CAA website. • and mechanic/observer Louis Quénault were returning from a mission in a Voisin III biplane bomber. Their aircraft had just been outfitted with a Hotchkiss machine gun, and Quénault, sitting in front, had been instructed to try it out. At 6,500 feet over the French village of Jamoigne, he got his chance. A German Aviatik B.1, flown by Sergeant Wilhelm Schlichting, had been flying reconnaissance over French positions when Quénault spotted it below. Frantz manoeuvred his plane to within 10m of

IMAGE: Konflikty.pl the German. Quenault Tiger Moth is one of the aircraft types that is fitted with a Gipsy Major engine. fired the machine gun, but the gun jammed, so then fired with a rifle. Suddenly, the German plane flipped GASCO ELECTS NEW CHAIR onto its back and dived towards the ground by Robert Care active supporter of GASCo before becoming Director of before exploding. since gaining his PPL in 1965. Aviation Medicine at King’s A flurry of invention and At the General Aviation Safety After 16 years in the Royal College London. He continued ingenuity followed as the Commission's (GASCo) recent Air Force as a medical officer, to fly part-time as an RAFVR Allies and Central Powers AGM, Professor Michael Hunter and Jaguar pilot, flying QFI with Oxford University vied for aerial domination. Bagshaw was elected as its instructor and medical test Air Squadron and a Hawker The necessity of war new Chairman. pilot, he worked as an NHS 800 corporate jet captain at always spurs designers Michael Bagshaw is visiting consultant at St George’s Farnborough. Bagshaw follows and airmen to test Professor of Aviation Medicine Hospital and as a GP in Rick Peacock-Edwards who fledgling technology to the at King’s College London and Berkshire. Mike then spent served in the post of Chairman limits – and the principle visiting Professor at Cranfield 12 years as Head of Medical for the maximum-permitted still applies today. University. He has been an Services for British Airways term of six years. •

October 2018 AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot 20 AOPA NEWS GA News that matters

AOPA NEWS HIGHLIGHTS DRONE MIND FLYING According to researchers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, a person with a microchip implant can now pilot drones by sending signals directly from their brain – an ability that also should work for full-scale aircraft. “The signals can be delivered directly back to the brain If you don't so that the brain of that fly often, this user can also perceive insurance could the environment,” said be for you Justin Sanchez, director of DARPA’s biological technology office.

SUKHOI SUPERJET BACK Following a series of PAY AS YOU consultations with authorities, suppliers and customers, Sukhoi GO INSURANCE Civil Aircraft (SCAC) and its patron United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have begun design work on a LAUNCHED completely indigenous There is now a policy for the pilot who doesn’t fly frequently version of the Sukhoi Superjet regional by Lucy Field pleasure purposes – including on your smart phone, PC or jet. The companies incidental business or tablet. have undertaken the If you’re not flying very often professional purposes – and “Customers are increasingly development within the but still want to be safe in advanced instruction of the demanding more flexible, framework of a broader the knowledge that your pilots named on the policy, cost-effective insurance and import-substitution aircraft is protected, then but not for hire or reward. pilots are now able to benefit program ordered by the new company FlyCovered There is also the option to from on-demand insurance Kremlin. could be what you’re looking buy additional flight cover; through the FlyCovered for with their ‘on demand’ FlyCovered gives you a fixed platform,” said Paul Brown, THE WHEELS COME OFF coverage – basically a pay as daily rate that’s shown in your chief technology officer at 17-year-old student pilot you go scheme. quote. Covered. Maggie Taraska had to land The policy from FlyCovered No matter how many flight “Regulations require pilots her PA-28 without the use offers comprehensive annual days you buy, you never pay to have public liability cover of any wheels, after one fell ground cover, protecting the more than the annual Frequent when flying and this cover can off during takeoff. At the aircraft when it is not in the air Flyer quote you receive when be added to the policy even Beverly Regional Airport in for physical loss of or damage you purchase your policy. And on the same day as you intend the US, Taraska had just to the aircraft (for example: if you can’t fly, cancel flight to fly. lifted off Runway 09 on a theft, malicious damage or cover before midnight the “Many pilots only get to solo flight when a Waco storm damage). This section day before you were due to fly 15 to 20 times a year and that was holding short for of the policy also covers the fly and your account will be traditional insurance policies departure alerted the tower legal liability to others arising credited that day. do not offer the flexibility that “the right main wheel when the aircraft is on the You manage your policy required for this market. strut and wheel just fell off ground, including when you online 24/7. You will have “With FlyCovered, pilots the plane.” Despite being are moving the aircraft or access to your documents have access to the benefits of just a student, Taraska running the engines. and can do anything from a fully comprehensive policy walked away with little more Included in the policy is adding flight cover to adding and can save money by only than a few aches and pains. seven days of full flight, which or removing a pilot or aircraft. paying for the flight days they offers cover for private and And you can do it anywhere, need,” he concluded. •

AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot October 2018 21 BIGGIN HILL OFFERING TWO PPL SCHOLARSHIPS by Robert Care standard of a full PPL. One scholarship is funded to complete the 45-hour Applications from young by the family of the late BA PPL course, the associated The London airport wants men and women aged Captain Nick Davidson who ground examinations and the to enable two more young between 16 and 26 seeking died of cancer in 2012. Nick’s final flying test. people (between the ages a professional career in initial pilot training had been Applicants will be expected of 16 and 26) to learn to fly aviation are now invited by at Biggin Hill Airport. to explain in a covering letter and ultimately qualify to the the trustees. The second scholarship is the particular reasons why the Biggin Hill Airport Award, they should be granted the funded by the company that scholarship and to provide a owns and manages the well- CV of career to date. known south London airport. Short-listed applicants The scholarships, worth will be required to undergo £10,000 each include; 45 aptitude tests and a basic hours of flying, ground school pre-medical exam to examinations, instructional establish suitability for flight books and equipment, and training and award of a PPL. a skills test as well as all Applications for the Nick the landing and circuit fees Davidson Memorial Flying needed to complete a PPL. Scholarship should be sent Those looking to win will by 30 November 2018. Email need to be able to allocate ndmfs@bigginhillairport. The original scholarship winners back in 2014 sufficient time during 2019 com. • WIN A FLIGHT IN A SPITFIRE by Robert Care The proceeds from the World Championships. Tickets are available now lottery will be going towards Furthermore a donation and can be obtained by The British Aerobatic the British Aerobatics team’s will be made to the emailing lottery@aerobatics. Association has announced power and glider training charity Aerobility, long time org.uk. The BAeA requests another lottery for a chance and support fund. This will friends of both the BAeA and no person under the age for one lucky person to win help the very best of British Boultbee, which offers flying of 16 years is permitted a flight in a TR9 two-seat aviators to prepare for the training and experiences to to purchase or sell lottery Spitfire. upcoming European and disabled individuals. tickets. • For just £20 a ticket you could win a Spitfire flight experience in the Boultbee Academy’s TR9 two-seater. But that’s not all. The winner will be taken on one of Boultbee’s 50 minute trips, that includes 40 minutes in the air – enough time to head out to the coast from Goodwood and do a full lap of the Isle of Wight, including passing the iconic white cliffs of The Needles. What’s more you’ll get the full ‘royal treatment’ with an overnight stay at the 4-star Goodwood Hotel and dinner for two included in the prize, letting you make the most of the very best this one-of-a-kind Sussex Estate has to offer. Look at this aircraft and try and convince yourself you don't want to fly in it

October 2018 AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot 22 AOPA NEWS GA news that matters

The Elixir made waves at the recent LAA rally NEW COMPANY RECIEVES FIRST FLEET ORDER Start up company Elixir Aircraft has received a new order for 10 aeroplanes

by David Rawlings “The Elixir is a safe aircraft, is designing, manufacturing these conditions, to train the and has been designed taking and selling new-generation 700,000 new pilots needed Airways Aviation Academy, a into consideration safety, ease certified light aircraft. Its over the next 20 years is global flight-training academy, of maintenance, low operating project started from a very a challenge. To help them, has signed an agreement to costs, and suitability for simple observation: the Elixir Aircraft offers more pre-order 10 Elixir Aircraft. flight training, which matches current fleet of training safety, at a lower cost with This pre-order is the our goal to provide optimal aircraft is aging. Costly to more polyvalence. How? By recognition of four years of training for our students.” maintain, with performances making it simple. Usual costs teamwork; it demonstrates Atalla was a shareholder and fuel consumption from are coming from airframe and the relevance of the Elixir and a board member at another century, current systems complexity. Too many specifications for flight Cirrus Aircraft during its trainers do not meet today’s parts, too much time spent training, as well as Airways’ development, certification, and flight schools’ expectations. In assembling them. • steady growth among top-tier eventual production phase, pilot training schools. With along with a series of primary hundreds of thousands of posts in the global aviation commercial pilots needed in industry in the past 20 years. the coming years, Airways So far, 51 Elixirs have been Aviation Academy is pre-ordered, bringing expanding its global footprint, the estimated delivery of and positioning itself to the first Airways Aviation participate in the global Academy’s aircraft to 2022. growth with new-generation The Elixir fleet will reinforce training aircraft available on the teaching capabilities of the market. the school and provide the Marwan Atalla, Executive best in class tools for future Chairman of Airways Aviation, commercial pilot students. says: Founded in 2015, Elixir Aircraft So far 51 aircraft have been ordered

AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot October 2018 23 XCUB IN CANADA FASVIG TO BE by Lucy Field already completed. RENAMED A4A CubCrafters obtained FAA CubCrafters announced that Type Certification for the by Robert Care the XCub, has secured type XCub in June 2016. certification from Transport Certification from EASA In what seems like a Canada Civil Aviation. The followed in April of this year, rebranding exercise, the approval allows the company thereby clearing the way for Future Airspace Strategy to begin deliveries of both XCub to enter into service VFR Implementation Group land and seaplane versions on the European register. Ltd (FASVIG) has been of the aircraft to Canadian “XCub is finding an renamed the Airspace4All VFR is essentinal for GA buyers immediately. A Type ever-larger audience in Ltd (A4A), which is a lot Certificate was also issued international markets,” said easier on the mouth.. Modernisation Programme. for the XCub by the Japan Brad Damm, Vice President FASVIG was incorporated John Brady, a Director of Civil Aviation Bureau, and of Sales and Marketing at in June 2015 to be the legal A4A, says: “VFR operations the first XCub delivery has CubCrafters. • entity behind applications are an essential part of the for funding for what was new Airspace Modernisation then the Future Airspace Strategy to allow all parts Strategy (FAS). That strategy of the United Kingdom is now being changed in line aviation to integrate with the CAA’s new Airspace efficiently and seamlessly. Modernisation initiative. Working with the CAA and The FASVIG name implied with NATS, the architect implementation and benefits of the modernisation work, for VFR operations alone. Airspace4All will be a focus The name change is part for policies and plans to of a move to demonstrate deliver that. Integration commitment to support rather than segregation a wider range of users should be a cornerstone of The XCub is being certified around the globe as well as the Airspace the UK FIR of the future.” •

October 2018 AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot 24 FEATURE The return of a legend

WORDS Henry Simpson IMAGES Various RETURN OF THE WOODEN WONDER With the skies currently void of flying de Havilland Mosquitos, Henry Simpson investigates the team trying to right that wrong

HENRY SIMPSON AOPA SHOP EMPLOYEE TRAINING FOR PPL 18 YEARS OLD FULL TIME STUDENT

n a bitter built to the UK skies. The ensure that the skies over aircraft of the Second World February evening aircraft is of course the de Britain and Europe are once War. Originally envisaged as an I reached the RAF Havilland Mosquito. again graced with the sight unarmed fast bomber, it proved O Club where I was The evening was run by the and sounds of a de Havilland its worth as a pathfinder, a to hear about plans to return Mosquito Pathfinder Trust, Mosquito.” The Mosquito first night fighter, a fighter-bomber one of the most adaptable which received charity status flew on 25 November 1940 and and even as an anti-shipping and versatile aircraft ever in July 2017. Their aim is “to was one of the most versatile strike aircraft when armed with

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an impressive 57mm cannon. money, downwards in an attempt to It was the largely wooden none of the shake off his pursuer and only construction that made it trustees is drawing managed to lose him when he lightweight, allowing it to carry anything; it's all about getting was close to rooftop height! a bombload equal to a B17. Yet that aircraft in the sky.” Several “Our organisation is currently the Mosquito could achieve a veterans were present, amongst working to build and deliver an top speed of 415mph, with the whom was Colin Stuart Bell airworthy de Havilland Mosquito ability to hold its own. DFC who flew Mosquitos with to the UK. Our fundraising Whilst the plywood nature of its 608 squadron on Pathfinder efforts are geared to creating construction and its astounding missions over Germany. He a financial model that will allow performance gave it the described how in February the restoration to commence on nickname, 'the wooden wonder', 1945, on one of the last of his one, and possibly two, Mosquito the usage of wood also reduced 13 missions over Berlin, he was projects. The funds will be pressure on aluminium supplies intercepted by an Me 262 night applied to the appropriate which were in desperately short fighter. The German fighter was resources, build requirements supply. directed by a ground station and flight operations of the The evening began with an but once at close range it would aircraft,” said Jaques Brooks, introduction from the co- switch on its own air-to-air radar principal officer of the trust. founder of the trust, John set. The Mosquito however, was To accomplish their goal Merry, who set the tone by equipped with a warning device the trust has teamed up with stating unequivocally, “There is known as a 'Boozer' which told MAIN: The much-loved de Avspecs, the company based a hole in our sky”. He was keen the pilot when he was scanned Havilland Mosquito could in New Zealand responsible to express to me afterwards by the 262’s Neptun radar. return to the skies above the for two recent Mosquito that “nobody is doing it for the Colin dived the aircraft UK as soon as 2020 restorations.

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Warren Denholm, who runs are underway to establish an that people can help out by Avspecs, showed us around affiliation between the groups. "It is now looking “donating to the project and their current project, Mosquito The decision has been taken ever more likely indeed by spreading the word FBVI PZ474, via a livestream. to base the aircraft at Duxford, as far afield as possible.” When completed it will be for two main reasons: the that we will He adds that: “Many of our the fourth restored Mosquito first is that the trust stated followers are now generating to fly. Currently all airworthy that it “would like to ensure indeed fill the 'hole exposure for us, which has seen Mosquitos are based either in that the wider British public in our sky' but an increase in donations”. the USA or Canada and there can have as much access to Jaques himself has a personal is significant support to see the aircraft as possible.” With public support is connection to the project. “I one flying in the UK. The build Duxford the home of the IWM have for many years now, had itself would be contracted to museum the public can easily needed" a keen passion for aviation. I Avspecs and the estimated cost access the aircraft. Secondly studied aircraft engineering and of the project is around £4.8m. the trust has entered into an now also work in the private Of the two projects currently agreement with the Aircraft aviation industry. Heritage being considered, the first, Restoration Company (ARC) aviation came into my life when a solid-nose trainer variant, based at Duxford, to provide I discovered the BBMF and would require a 20-month build design authority oversight. ARC, started to attend air shows time and delivery to the UK by who recently conducted the with the single intent of seeing mid-2020; while the second, deep servicing of the BBMF’s them display," he continues. a 'glass-nose' bomber variant, Lancaster, has industry-leading “The Mosquito is the one key would require a build time of 36 credentials and “will be working element missing from the UK months. At time of writing the in coordination with Avspecs Heritage Flight. I cannot express identities of these aircraft had during the build phase of the how much I want to see a not yet been revealed but the project and will be providing Mosquito fly in the UK.” trust hopes to make a public services to receive and validate I was grateful to be able to announcement within three the aircraft for flight in the UK". separately arrange to talk to months. It is now looking ever more William “Bill” Edwin Evans DFC, The trust is grateful to likely that we will indeed fill a former squadron leader and have the president of the de the 'hole in our sky', but public BELOW: More than 7,700 Mosquito veteran of No. 8 Havilland Aircraft Museum, support is needed to attain Mosquitoes were built from (Pathfinder Force) Group. He Philip Birtles, on its board this goal. The trust’s principal 1940 to 1950 – it was a game confessed that he had never of trustees and discussions officer, Jaques Brooks, stated changer thought about flying until he

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volunteered, however he soon before his first operation. The ABOVE: The work on the enough to indicate the doors found himself out in Canada, story of his first operation in Mosquito will take 20 months were open, but not enough to training under the British the Mosquito is one of his most from the time the team finds trip the switch to allow bomb Commonwealth Air Training memorable and stands as a the appropriate aircraft release. So when the bomb Plan in 1941. In 1944 he testament to the aircraft. was jettisoned it took the doors volunteered to fly the Mosquito The operation in question was with it. It stands as a testament with the Pathfinder Force due to to Frankfurt on 26 September to the aircraft that without the experience he had acquired 1944, flying at 27,000ft, above the bomb-bay doors, with in blind flying. Soon he was the main bomber at 23,000ft. essentially a large hole in the posted to No. 692 squadron Five minutes from the target Bill underside of the fuselage, the at RAF Graveley, which was opened the bomb doors as he aircraft flew faultlessly! part of the 'Light Night Striking began the run in, however over After the end of hostilities Bill Force', formed as an extension the target the bomb failed to flew mail runs in Mosquitos of the Pathfinder Force to carry release and so he went around from Blackbushe for the out harassment raids across again with the hang up, they Nuremberg trials. On one such Germany as well as partaking in tried again to release the bomb flight his aircraft suffered an bombing raids. but to no avail. On the third undercarriage collapse on The squadron was equipped pass he asked the navigator take-off at RAF Gütersloh; both with the Mosquito BXVI that to give him a countdown to engines caught fire and the had bulged bomb-bay doors bomb release so that at the aircraft was destroyed. Luckily, to carry a single 4,000lb appropriate moment he could "He was summond he escaped unharmed through 'cookie' blockbuster bomb. pull the manual release to the roof hatch. Despite what Bill explained: “We had two drop the bomb. This time before the Station he remarks was the Mosquito’s weeks flying the Mosquito to the bomb was dispatched one vice – its tendency to want get used to the type. We had and they turned for home. Commander where to swing off the runway due to to do two long-distance flights The next morning he was he learned that the torque produced by its two at high altitude before being summoned before the Station Merlin engines – Bill's overall declared operational.” Due to Commander where he learned the aircraft had impression is that it was a "... poor visibility on both his trips that the aircraft had returned brilliant aeroplane, beautiful Bill never dropped a practice without the bomb-bay doors! returned without to fly", and he wishes the trust bomb, lest he hit Boston or one This was later attributed to a the bomb-bay the best of luck with their of the surrounding towns, so he known fault with the doors in endeavours to rightly return had never dropped ordnance which they would open wide doors!" one to the skies of the UK. •

October 2018 AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot 28 COVER STORY Magnus Aircraft

WORDS David Rawlings IMAGES Magnus Aircraft

Hungaryfor the of futureAn in-depth look at one of Hungary's GA newest and most forward-thinking aviation manufacturers – Magnus Aircraft

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October 2018 AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot 30 COVER STORY Magnus Aircraft

here are plenty two-seater, fully composite office in Hungary towards the of companies sport and training aircraft " The Fusion end of 2018. around the (we'll get to the aircraft in 212 is a side-by- The Fusion 212 made its US T world that have a little while) – was just the debut at this year’s Oshkosh one good idea that they beginning. Since 2001 the side two-seat, and created a lot of interest. subsequently live off for Hungarian manufacturer has The American version will the rest of their days, but not only developed the 212, fully composite have the parts manufactured not every business models but it has also expanded. sport and training in Hungary but will be itself on this approach. assembled at Magnus’ US Some want to develop GLOBAL DOMINATION aircraft" base in Virginia. and improve their product The popularity of Magnus’ range – they strive not only aircraft saw the company THE AIRCRAFT for perfection, but know quickly grow and decide The Fusion 212 is a side-by- they can do better. Some it needed a much larger side two-seat, fully-composite even want to adapt for a global footprint. In 2015 sport and training aircraft brighter, cleaner future. the team made a plan to that has basic aerobatic One of those companies is expand beyond Europe. capabilities. With these Hungary’s Magnus Aircraft. In 2017, Magnus Aircraft features Magnus believes You may never have made several large-scale it has created an aircraft heard of Magnus Aircraft, investments; it has set up in which ‘all these qualities and that’s nothing to be partnership deals in both haven’t been seen together ashamed of (visitiors to Kenya and Australia, and is in an aircraft before.’ Aero Friedrichshafen may also constructing factories, The Fusion is powered by a recognise the aircraft). In assembly plants and offices 100-horsepower Rotax 912 aviation terms, they’re a in Hungary, North America ULS or iS Sport engine, and ‘new’ company, founded in and China, with the aim a Rotax UL Power 260iSA. 2014 in Kecskemét, Hungary, to '[be] able to satisfy It is available with DUC or by Gábor Tarány and Imre thousands of potential MT three-blade fixed-pitch, Katona. orders in accordance with ground-adjustable propellers The fledgling company hit the requirement of the that conform to SLSA the ground running, and its various markets.’ Magnus is requirements. aircraft – the Fusion 212, a also moving to a larger head The 212 has been built to

Magnus Aircraft is growing on a global scale and has assembly plants in Hungary, the US and China

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The Fusion with a traditional Hungarian 'matyó' paint design

October 2018 AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot 32 COVER STORY MAGNUS AIRCRAFT

A good looking aircraft with aerobatic ability

AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot October 2018 33 have the aerobatic load limits The UL version has a range move faster and this aircraft of +6/-3G with the UL version " When you're on of 1200km. reminds me of that. It takes able to fly at +4/-2G. I spoke to Sandor Hazafi, you back to your younger Inside the cockpit it has a your own you can the Sales and Marketing days, but is also smooth,” single Dynon Skyview Classic go out and have Director of Magnus, who explained Hazafi. 10-inch-diagonal electronic has been a PPL holder for “The first thing that flight information system some fun. It's very 20 years. He explained that surprised me was the (EFIS) as standard on the dynamic" when flying, the aircraft is engine. You can take off in a basic aircraft, along with very stable: "Thanks to its very short distance. When I an angle of attack system symmetrical wing profile, first flew it, I was expecting with a heated probe. It also the machine provides a it to take a lot longer to get has steam gauges as back- stable and dynamic flight off the ground. We just lifted up. The Fusion benefits experience. In addition to the nose and we were off the from a ballistic parachute this, due to its structure ground quickly,” he added. recovery system which is also the machine can easily The aircraft is currently standard on the aircraft. withstand the load +6/-3G, certified in the US and which makes it possible to Magnus is currently working FLYING perform basic aerobatic on CS-LSA certification, Out in America, Magnus exercises.” He went on to which is expected soon. “We Aircraft’s Chief Pilot is Charlie explain that it’s very much are aiming for the highest Snyder. When he spoke to like a motorbike. “When you certification,” explained AOPA.org in the US, he had have a passenger or pillion, Hazafi. “This is so people will this to say about the aircraft: you fly or ride very stably be able to use the Fusion “It's a marvellous aircraft," and conservatively, but when for commercial flying and he stated, adding: "This is you’re on your own you can flying schools as well. We almost a STOL aircraft." go out and have some fun. think that it will be perfect Manoeuvring speed is 110 It’s very dynamic. You move for airliners looking to train knots, while the stall comes the stick and although it pilots. But we believe our at 48 knots clean, or 45 knots reacts quickly, it also reacts main customer base will be with full flaps. Seating is smoothly, it’s very nice. I’m private owners.” semi-reclined and fixed, with not an old guy, but I can The Fusion has apron adjustable rudder pedals. remember when I used to appeal and one of the first

The Fusion is perfect as a tourer, but if you want to crack it up a notch, you can!

October 2018 AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot 34 COVER STORY Magnus Aircraft things you notice is the big one hour. air and noise pollution of canopy offering a fantastic " When its new The eFusion has an empty the aviation industry. The field of vision. So you can production facility weight of 410kg and a eFusion is suitable for enjoy the view and it is also maximum take-off weight of flight schools as well as for comfortable so you can fly in Hungary comes 600kg. It requires a take-off commercial and military the 1200km range without distance between 120m and for basic, advanced and getting cramped. online Magnus will 130m, and landing roll from emergency training," claims be able to produce 150m to 200m. Magnus. ELECTRIFYING Magnus sees the Magnus seems to be pushing 220 aircraft a development of the eFusion THE FUTURE forward in many other ways. as what they claim to be the Along with the eFusion, the The company is currently year" ‘world’s first electric, two- company is testing the Fusion working on an electric version seater, sport and training 212 with optional accessories of the Fusion – the eFusion – aircraft with basic aerobatic that would enable the believing that customers will capabilities.’ This project aircraft to perform appreciate how similar it is to has been in progress since agricultural operations, the 212 and UL versions of 2014 and Magnus has been wildlife management, and the plane. making rapid progress various monitoring tasks; a The eFusion is based on on it ever since. In under Sentinel edition is planned the piston engine-powered two years since its initial and will include aerial Fusion aircraft, with its development, the eFusion surveillance camera system symmetric wing profile, a has made its maiden options. The base model is titanium firewall, and a centre flight on 11 April 2016 at currently priced at £110,000. section made of chrome- the Matkópuszta airfield The company said it has molybdenum alloys. in Kecskemét, Hungary. sold more than 20 aircraft The aircraft is powered Magnus believes it will and currently can produce by a 60kW Siemens electric have the eFusion on the two per month; however, drive system. The electric market in the near future. when its new production propulsion system including “During the design process, facility in Hungary comes on motor and batteries were the goal was to find such line, Magnus will be able to designed by a Hungarian an environmentally friendly produce 220 aircraft a year. subsidiary of Siemens. The replacement for high- Magnus won’t stop there aircraft is entirely battery- performance aircraft that though – it is also developing powered and has an could reduce the harmful a four-seat version, so keep endurance of approximately emissions, along with the an eye on this company. • TECH SPEC MAGNUS FUSION 212

PERFORMANCE WEIGHTS DIMENSIONS Powerplant: Rotax 912 ULS 2 MTOM LSA: 600kg Length: 6.62m Propeller: DUC Inconel Flash 3 Blades MTOM UL: 472.5kg Cabin width: 1.17m VNE: 151kts Baggage Room: 20kg Wingspan: 8.44m Max Range: 1200km Max. Usable Fuel Capacity: 90l Seats: 2 Consumption: 16-21lph G Limit Load: +6G/-3G Max Altitude: 3650m

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36 FEATURE IR flying update

WORDS Nick Wilcock IMAGES Various THE LATEST ON IFR ROUTES NICK WILCOCK BOARD DIRECTOR IAOPA FCL REPRESENTATIVE AT EASA FORMER RAF PILOT

Nick Wilcock has been working hard to explain the latest news and ideas from those that like to change the rules. Here he talks about Performance Based Navigation

n 25 August 2018, endorsement included in his/her the EU regulatory licence. This can be achieved by requirements meeting the requirements of the O for IR holders CAA’s comprehensive guidance wishing to fly in accordance regarding PBN endorsement with Performance Based stated in IN-2017/034, which Navigation came into effect. may be viewed as a PDF on the But what is this ‘PBN’? Put CAA’s website. simply, the idea is that more Basically this states: to fly any aircraft in a given time can PBN procedure an IR pilot must access IFR routes or fly IFR have PBN privileges endorsed in approaches if the ground his/her licence. infrastructure, aircraft At the next IR revalidation, if equipment and pilot can meet the pilot wishes to be granted higher levels of accuracy than PBN endorsement, he/she was the case in earlier days. must submit a copy of the Also some of the older ground- Performance Based Navigation based navaids are becoming (PBN) declaration form regarding very expensive to maintain or PBN Instrument privileges replace, so the option of a non- and areas of knowledge to the terrestrial-based instrument- Examiner. approach environment On successful completion is financially attractive to of the proficiency check airport operators, and those (including PBN elements) and responsible for maintaining the oral assessment, the Examiner navigation infrastructure. will endorse the applicant’s All this has led to the Certificate of Revalidation as development of GNSS-based stated in the IN. The Examiner approaches of one type or will send the report form and another. Currently, there is a the applicant’s PBN declaration bewildering variety of associated form to the CAA, but it is terminology, such as RNAV, LPV recommended that the applicant etc. However, the bottom line keeps a copy. is that if an IR holder wishes to It is relatively straightforward fly any type of GNSS procedure to identify whether or not an or approach after 25 August, approach is GNSS-based, as then he/she must have a PBN the relevant approach chart

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October 2018 AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot 38 FEATURE IR flying update

will obviously state it and will considered adequate. However, ABOVE: New IFR regulations quick process in recent times, list the relevant aerodrome IR(R) / IMCR pilots are strongly have now come into effect so please don’t ask me when operating minima. As regards recommended to demonstrate you’ll be able to train for the BIR airways though, according to their PBN proficiency during as I won’t be able to tell you. For the UK IAIP, the ATS routes their next revalidation those who might not understand catalogued in the table in ENR proficiency check. And why not the purpose of the BIR, you 3 of the UK IAIP are designed – provided that you know what can think of it as an IR(R) / IMCR to cater for non-PBN aircraft you’re doing, it would probably which also includes flight under navigating to RNAV 5, unless be much easier following the IFR in all airspace throughout all stated otherwise. RNAV 5 information from a modern EASA Member States. However, requires a track-keeping GNSS navigation system with unlike the ‘recommended’ accuracy of not less than 5nm the correct approach loaded, approach minima of the IR(R)/ during 95% of the flight time. than battling it out with a IMCR, approach minima for This value includes signal rotting old NDB of dubious the BIR will be mandatory. source error, airborne receiver serviceability with a DI and Theoretical knowledge error, display system error and magnetic compass bouncing requirements will also be less flight technical error. around in turbulence! than those required for existing EASA instrument ratings and IR(R) / IMCR AND PBN BASIC IR credit will be available for those Unlike the IR, requirements for About a year ago the draft with previous instrument flight the UK IR(R)/IMCR are regulated Comment Response Document time, such as IR(R)/IMCR holders. by the ANO rather than the for the EASA BIR was submitted Aircrew Regulation. After to the Agency. Since then they BIR AND THE DTO? discussing the situation with have been working through it. As many of you will by now the CAA, I have been advised Although, as one of those in be aware, the regulations that there is no intention of the Task Force charged with for Declared Training mandating PBN endorsement developing the BIR and drafting Organisations are now in effect. for IR(R)/IMCR holders who wish the CRD responses, I had zero "As many of you The scope of training to fly PBN approaches. feedback from the Agency permitted at DTOs does not This is because the until recently, I have now been will now be aware, currently include training existing guidance to receive advised that EASA is aiming for the BIR, for the simple appropriate training for a to publish the BIR Opinion in the regulations for and obvious reason that the new type of approach from a October 2018. Declared Training BIR doesn’t yet exist. DTO qualified instructor, and for It then has to go to the requirements do not affect the avoidance of any doubt, to Commission before it can Organisations are national qualifications such as annotate the pilot's personal come into effect; regrettably the IR(R) / IMCR and the UK fully flying log book accordingly, is that has not been a particularly now in effect." intends to maintain the IR(R)//

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NCO.OP.110 AERODROME OPERATING MINIMA - AEROPLANES AND HELICOPTERS

(A) For instrument flight rules (IFR) flights, the pilot-in- (5) the equipment available on the aircraft for the purpose of command shall select and use aerodrome operating navigation and/or control of the flight path, during the take-off, minima for each departure, destination and alternate the approach, the flare, the landing, the rollout and the missed aerodrome. Such minima shall: approach; (1) not be lower than those established by the State in which (6) the obstacles in the approach, the missed approach and the aerodrome is located, except when specifically approved by the climb-out areas necessary for the execution of contingency that State; and procedures; (2) when undertaking low visibility operations, be approved by (7) the obstacle clearance altitude/height for the instrument- the competent authority in accordance with Annex V (Part-SPA), approach procedures; Subpart E to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. (8) the means to determine and report meteorological (B) When selecting the aerodrome operating minima, the conditions; and pilot-in-command shall take the following into account: (9) the flight technique to be used during the final approach. (1) the type, performance and handling characteristics of the (C) The minima for a specific type of approach and landing aircraft; procedure shall only be used if: (2) his/her competence and experience; (1) the ground equipment required for the intended procedure (3) the dimensions and characteristics of the runways and final is operative; approach and take-off areas (FATOs) that may be selected for (2) the aircraft systems required for the type of approach are use; operative; (4) the adequacy and performance of the available visual and (3) the required aircraft performance criteria are met; and non-visual ground aids; (4) the pilot is qualified appropriately.

IMCR at least until the BIR is HEALTH WARNING other things, see the boxout for aerodrome operator might well available at your local DTO. With the advent of highly its statement. submit an Occurrence Report if Whether there is any possibility accurate GNSS navigation Which means that flying an aircraft makes some form of of a UK AltMoC allowing BIR systems, some pilots are self-designed DIY instrument IFR approach when the weather training at DTOs to be achieved becoming tempted to fly approaches to an aerodrome is below VMC criteria. quickly is difficult to say. personal DIY approaches without published procedures AOPA is working to develop That’s because of the in IMC to personal minima, contravenes EU law. As does GNSS approaches at certain unfortunate politics regarding the UK IAIP as being using some personal GNSS aerodromes and it is hoped surrounding the June 2016 merely advisory. However, Part- back-up method when the that many more aerodromes UK/EU referendum (which I NCO* of the Aircrew Regulation weather is below the minimum will soon have some form of personally regard as utter folly) applies to ‘other than complex specified for the actual GNSS approach in place, but and its possible effect on pilot motor-powered aircraft’ (i.e. approach you’ve declared that until then you must stick to licensing requirements in the typical GA aeroplanes) and is you’re using. It should also be the published procedures in United Kingdom. indeed ‘hard law’. Amongst remembered that a VFR-only IMC, no matter how clever you and your navigation system might think you are. Using it to descend to 1000ft above the highest obstacle within 5nm of your position before continuing under VFR is one thing, but anything more than that requires a published procedure. * For further reading on this subject, please refer to NCO. OP.100 Use of aerodromes and operating sites, NCO. OP.135 Flight preparation, NCO.OP.160 Meteorological conditions, NCO.OP.205 Approach and landing conditions – aeroplanes and helicopters, and NCO. OP.210 Commencement and continuation of approach – Make sure you're up to date with the current regulations when it comes to IR aeroplanes and helicopters. •

October 2018 AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot 40 TECH AND BOOKS The latest products and publications

NEW PILOT WATCH Product D2 Delta watch Maker Garmin

Garmin is continuing in its quest to make the perfect pilot’s watch with the launch of the D2 Delta PX, D2 Delta S and D2 Delta aviator watch series. New to the D2 aviator watch series, the D2 Delta PX incorporates MICHELIN'S NEW built-in wrist-based Pulse Oximeter1 for oxygen saturation awareness. GA TYRE TO KEEP Additionally, all D2 Delta watches come with wireless connectivity YOU ROLLING with compatible Garmin avionics, storage for The company has announced a new, high-performance music playlists and more. tyre for piston and turboprop aircraft – the Michelin Pilot These features offer more flexibility, greater Product Pilot tyre launch, Robert Sevener, (the tyre moving around the connectivity and utility in Maker Michelin global lead for Michelin wheel hub on touchdown). a compact aviator watch. general aviation tyres said: Michelin claims that this Carl Wolf, Vice President Michelin is launching a new “The Michelin Pilot offers tyre can also be used with of Aviation Marketing high-performance tyre, the state-of-the-art features a tube, delivering the same and Sales said: “Whether Pilot, designed for piston for piston and turbo-prop performance to pilots who you’re climbing into a and turboprop aircraft to applications, and reflects use tube-type rims. single-pilot cockpit or provide extra-long tyre life, Michelin’s proven history Long-term ozone and flying professionally, the exceptional tread life and of developing ultra-high- UV light protection D2 Delta transforms the all-weather protection. performance tyres.” He incorporated into the market with exclusive The extened tyre life is added: “Our customers tyre provides all-weather aviation functions and the result of an improved want a deep tread to protection. The two wide connected features that carcass construction achieve more landings and grooves in the tyre tread appeal to every pilot.” that delivers increased a lighter tyre to improve evacuate water efficiently The D2 Delta PX features durability and improved fuel efficiency and increase on wet runways, and an elegant titanium grey resistance to foreign- range. The new Pilot tyre promote resistance to diamond-like carbon object damage. The tyre provides both in this aquaplaning for safer ops. (DLC) finish on a large, incorporates the latest aircraft sector.” The Pilot is currently 51mm bezel. Especially high-technology, ozone- The tyre, crafted with available in two sizes: useful in-flight and during resistant compounds into highly-durable rubber 15x6.00-6 6/160 and 5.00- high-altitude activities, the the sidewall rubber, whilst compounds, has up to 5 6/160. Three additional D2 Delta PX exclusively the natural contour-mould 21% deeper skid depth. A sizes will be available later incorporates wrist-based profile promotes casing natural contour carcass line in 2018, with a final sixth Pulse Ox to help monitor equilibrium for improved reduces ply stresses and size currently targeted for oxygen saturation levels. footprint-pressure the tubeless-tyre design 2019. • distribution in the contact reduces the combined Where garmin.com patch. tyre-wheel weight and Where michelin.com Price From $899 Commenting on the helps eliminate tyre creep Price POA

AOPA Aircraft Owner and Pilot October 2018 41 A BOOK THAT EVERYBODY SHOULD OWN Nick Wilcock evaluates the latest book from the CAA – The Skyway Code – and says go get it, it’s FREE

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