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Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
LEAD FEATURE:
The Extra 400 - Walter Extra's new baby is a composite, pressurised, six-place turbocharged tourer. Unique in its shape and its range of up-to-the-minute features, it could prove to be the most exciting new European entry yet in this class. The Americans better watch out!
COVER FEATURES:
The Private Explorer - Big as a house - well, almost - but sharing a lot in common with gliders. That's the Private Explorer. A remarkable looking aircraft with a lot to offer those who are serious about their touring
Lost and found - We've all had that slightly queasy moment when we've realised that we are - temporarily - uncertain of our position. It's not necessarily your fault, but the quicker you can unravel things the better. Richard Boswell has a few tips
Berlin Airshow - What was happening at the ILA '98 Exhibition
Aerofair '98 - A full report on Aerofair '98, including what was new and what was good
War paint - Miles McCallum takes a look at the art of painting your aircraft. It's not easy, it's not that cheap, but putting a new finish onto your steed does have a lot of advantages. Including advice on getting the job dooe on different types of aircraft
Microlight Notebook - Roonie Faux visits the Jihiava Ultralight Airshow in the Czech Republic to report on the immense wealth of microlight aircraft which the country has to offer. How many of these machines will be turning up here soon?
SUPPORTING ACTS:
Helicopter to Hospital - Ian Waller takes a trip to Wiltshire's paramedic helicopter (which doubles as the police helicopter) to find out how they operate: discover the rules, excitement and routine of the emergency services at work
Well Met! - bm Seager reports from the Meteorological Office's course on interpreting weather. Aimed at pilots, it promises to increase your awareness of the weather. We check it out
REGULAR TURNS:
FLYER News
The FLYER Diary - More dates to put in your diary if you're a pilot who likes to get out and do things
Booking Out - More reviews of books which will be of interest to pilots
The FLYER Web Site - We've completely revised our Web site' And by the ome you read this it should be up and running...
Product News - Software, videos and hardware for pilots
Stateside View - Robert Cover's monthly report from the US. including a perspective on the TWA 800 disaster and how the FAA are coping with the Millennium bug
FLYER Airfield Guide - Your chance to report on the airfields which you taw visited recently for our annual Guide
Incident Reports - Including some reports from the IS NTSB files
Rufus Takes Flights - Demand decent hire aircraft, says Rufus
Short Finals - Why the CAA should replace the IMC rating with something better and more relevant
Letters - Air to Ground - What you think about aviation related affairs
That Worst Day - Pilot X needs help!
SPECIALS:
FREE! Landing Fees - At Andrewsfield, Pembrey, Roserrow and Shipdham
The Extra 400 - Walter Extra's new baby is a composite, pressurised, six-place turbocharged tourer. Unique in its shape and its range of up-to-the-minute features, it could prove to be the most exciting new European entry yet in this class. The Americans better watch out!
COVER FEATURES:
The Private Explorer - Big as a house - well, almost - but sharing a lot in common with gliders. That's the Private Explorer. A remarkable looking aircraft with a lot to offer those who are serious about their touring
Lost and found - We've all had that slightly queasy moment when we've realised that we are - temporarily - uncertain of our position. It's not necessarily your fault, but the quicker you can unravel things the better. Richard Boswell has a few tips
Berlin Airshow - What was happening at the ILA '98 Exhibition
Aerofair '98 - A full report on Aerofair '98, including what was new and what was good
War paint - Miles McCallum takes a look at the art of painting your aircraft. It's not easy, it's not that cheap, but putting a new finish onto your steed does have a lot of advantages. Including advice on getting the job dooe on different types of aircraft
Microlight Notebook - Roonie Faux visits the Jihiava Ultralight Airshow in the Czech Republic to report on the immense wealth of microlight aircraft which the country has to offer. How many of these machines will be turning up here soon?
SUPPORTING ACTS:
Helicopter to Hospital - Ian Waller takes a trip to Wiltshire's paramedic helicopter (which doubles as the police helicopter) to find out how they operate: discover the rules, excitement and routine of the emergency services at work
Well Met! - bm Seager reports from the Meteorological Office's course on interpreting weather. Aimed at pilots, it promises to increase your awareness of the weather. We check it out
REGULAR TURNS:
FLYER News
The FLYER Diary - More dates to put in your diary if you're a pilot who likes to get out and do things
Booking Out - More reviews of books which will be of interest to pilots
The FLYER Web Site - We've completely revised our Web site' And by the ome you read this it should be up and running...
Product News - Software, videos and hardware for pilots
Stateside View - Robert Cover's monthly report from the US. including a perspective on the TWA 800 disaster and how the FAA are coping with the Millennium bug
FLYER Airfield Guide - Your chance to report on the airfields which you taw visited recently for our annual Guide
Incident Reports - Including some reports from the IS NTSB files
Rufus Takes Flights - Demand decent hire aircraft, says Rufus
Short Finals - Why the CAA should replace the IMC rating with something better and more relevant
Letters - Air to Ground - What you think about aviation related affairs
That Worst Day - Pilot X needs help!
SPECIALS:
FREE! Landing Fees - At Andrewsfield, Pembrey, Roserrow and Shipdham
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