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G-LDSA leaving Norwich Int. Airport for Shoreham Airport (ESH). Flight time 1:22.

Model: Sling 4
Manufacturer: The Airplane Factory, Capetown, South Africa
Aircraft type: Home build
Year built: 2016
Construction number: LAA 400-15412
Registration: G-LDSA
Pilot: 1
Passengers: 3
Length: 23 ft. 6m in. (7.17 m)
Height: 7 ft. 10.5 in. (2.4 m)
Wingspan: 32 ft. 5.75 in. (9.9 m)
Wing area:141 sq. ft. (13.1 m2)
Empty weight:1,036 lb. (740 kg)
MTOW: 2,028 lb. (920 kg)
Fuel capacity: 36.07 gal. (164 litres)
Engine: 1 x Rotax 914 UL
Engine output: 1 x 115 hp (85.75 kW)
Propeller: 1 x 3 blade Airmaster Propellers constant speed
Cruise speed: 130 knots (149 mph - 240 km/h)
Stall speed: 46 knots (53 mph - 85 km/h)
Never exceed speed: 135 knots (155 mph - 250 km/h)
Rate of climb: 800 ft/min. (4.06 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 15,000 ft. (4,572 m)
Range, with 45 min. reserve: 700 nm (805 miles - 1,296 km)

AAIB investigation into The Airplane Factory Sling 4, G-LDSA.

Minor damage when canopy door detached in flight, near Hailsham, East Sussex, 27th. July 2017. The incident was the subject of an AAIB Investigation, and the following is an excerpt from the AAIB Report:

'The aircraft’s owner, who was piloting the aircraft, and a passenger who was also a pilot, were flying from Lydd Airport to Shoreham Airport. The pilot was in the front left seat and the passenger was seated next to him. About 30 minutes into the flight, at an altitude of 2,200 ft. (670 m) and airspeed of about 116 knots (133 mph -215 km/h), there was a sudden increase in wind noise in the cockpit accompanied by the passenger feeling a 'blast of air on his face'.

The passenger then noticed that the right canopy door had opened about 2 in. (5 cm) at its upper forward corner, with the gap tapering back to the rear of the canopy. After about 15 to 20 seconds, there was a loud bang and the canopy departed the aircraft. The pilot informed ATC at Shoreham, where the aircraft subsequently landed without further incident. Sussex Police were also notified. The canopy door has not been located to date and no injuries to persons or damage to property on the ground have been reported.

The LAA inspected the aircraft and contacted the aircraft manufacturer. Analysis of damage to the forward and aft hinge fuselage attachment points indicate that both hinges failed in overload.'

G-PKHA arriving at Norwich Int. Airport (NWI).


Model: PC-12 NG
Manufacturer: Pilatus
Year built: 2018
Construction number: 1776
Registration: G-PKHA
Owner: Ravenair, Liverpool
Delivery date: 16th. July 2021
Crew: 2
Passengers: 10
Length: 47 ft. 3 in. (14.4 m)
Height: 14 ft. (4.26 m)
Wingspan: 53 ft. 3.5 in. (16.28 m)
Max payload: 2,235 lb. (1,014 kg)
MTOW: 10,450 lb. (4,740 kg)
MLW: 9,921 lb. (4,500 kg)
Fuel capacity: 334.8 gal. (1,522 litre)
Engine: 1 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-67P turbo-prop
Engine output: 1,200 hp (895 kW)
Cruise speed: 290 knots (333 mph - 537 km/h)
Stall speed: 67 knots (77 mph - 124 km/h)
Rate of climb: 1,920 ft/min. (9.75 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 30,000 ft. (9,144 m)
Range: 1,803 nm ( 2,075 miles - 3339 km)
Take off distance to 50 ft. (15 m): 2,486 ft. (758 m)
Landing distance from 50 ft. (15 m): 2,168 ft. (661 m)

Registration history:
G-PKHA, Ravenair, delivered 16th. July 2021
G-PKHA, Matchers Ltd, delivered 26th. April 2021
G-PKHA,Pilatus Beheer BV, delivered 9th. March 2018
HB-FRM, test registration

G-CBFA at Norwich Int. Airport (NWI) after arriving from Newcastle Airport (NCL). Flight time 2:20.

Model: DA40 Diamond Star
Manufacturer: Diamond Aircraft
Year built: 2001
Serial number: 40.063
Registration: G-CBFA
Number of seats: 4
Length: 26 ft. 5 in. (8.06 m)
Height: 6 ft. 6 in. (1.97 m)
Wingspan: 38 ft. 3 in. (11.63 m)
Empty weight: 1,991 lb. (903 kg)
MTOW: 2,888 lb. (1,310 kg)
Standard fuel weight: 185 lb (84 kg)
Standard fuel volume: 21 gal. (106 litres)
Axillary fuel weight: 75 lb. (34 kg)
Axillary fuel volume: 9 gal. (41.6 litres)
Engine: 1 x Lycoming IO-360-M1A
Engine output:1 x 180 hp (134 kW)
Propeller: 1 x 3 blade MT-Propeller MTV-6-R-/190-69, constant speed
Cruise speed: 154 knots (177 mph - 285 km/h)
Stall speed, landing configuration: 58 knots (66 mph - 107 km/h)
Rate of climb: 651 ft/min. (3.3 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 16,400 ft. (5,000 m)
Max range: 934 nm (1,075 miles - 1,730 km)
Take off distance: 1,302 ft (397 m)
Landing distance: 1,043 ft. (318 m)

Cessna arriving at Ellough Airfield (EGSM).

Model: 172M Skyhawk
Manufacturer: Cessna
Year built: 1974
Construction number:172-62309
Registration: G-CISX
Number of seats: 4
Length: 27 ft. 2 in. (8.28 m)
Height: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft. 1 in. (11 m)
Wing area: 174 sq. ft. (16.2 m2)
Empty weight: 1,335 lb. (605.5 kg)
Max payload: 910 lb. (412 kg)
MTOW: 2,450 lb. (1,043 kg)
Standard fuel capacity: 42 gal. (190 litres)
Long range fuel capacity: 52 gal. (236 litres)
Engine: 1 x Lycoming O-320-E2D
Engine output: 1 x 150 hp (111.85 kW) at 2,700 rpm
Propellers: 1 x 75 in. (1.82 m) dia, 2 bladed, metal, fixed pitch
Max speed: 122 knots (140 mph - 225 km/h)
Cruise speed: 119 knots (137 mph - 220 km/h)
Stall speed: 44 knots (50.5 mph - 81.4 km/h)
Never exceed speed: 159 knots (182 mph - 294 km/h)
Rate of climb: 645 ft/min. (3.27 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 13,100 ft. (3,993 m)
Max range, standard fuel: 604 nm (695 miles - 1,118 km)
Take off distance: 865 ft. (263 m)
Landing distance: 520 ft. (159 m)

G-BGGI leaving Ellough Airfield (EGSM).

Model: PA-38-112 Tomahawk
Manufacturer:Piper
Year built: 1978
Construction number: 38-79A0165
Registration: G-BGGI
Operator: British Aerobatic Academy
Crew: 1
Passenger: 1
Length: 23 ft. 1 in. (7.04 m)
Height: 9 ft. (2.76 m)
Wingspan: 34 ft. (10.36 m)
Wing area: 124.7 sq. ft. (11.59 m2)
Empty weight: 1,128 lb. (512 kg)
MTOW: 1,670 lb. (757 kg)
Fuel capacity: (110 litres)
Engine: 1 x Avco Lycoming O-235-L2C
Engine output: 1 x 112 hp (84 kW)
Propellers: 1 x 6 ft. (1.83 m) diameter 2 bladed Sensenich metal, fixed-pitch
Max speed: 109 knots (126 mph - 203 km/h)
Cruise speed: 100 knots (115 mph - 185 km/h)
Stall speed: 49 knots (56.5 mph - 91 km/h)
Never exceed speed: 138 knots (159 mph - 256 km/h)
Rate of climb: 718 ft/min. (3.65 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 13,000 ft. (4,960 m)
Range: 468 nm (539 miles - 867 km)

G-AKAZ arriving at Northrepps Airfield (X3CX).

Model: L-4B Grasshopper
Manufacturer: Piper
Year built: 1942
Construction number 9542
Registration: G-AKAZ
US Army serial number: 43-0681
Crew: 1
Passenger: 1
Length: 22 ft. 5 in. (6.83 m)
Height: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Wingspan: 35 ft. 3 in. (10.74 m)
Wing area: 178.5 sq. ft. (16.58 m2)
Empty weight: 765 lb. (345 kg)
Useful load: 455 lb. (205 kg)
MTOW: 1,220 lb. (550 kg)
Engine: 1 x Continental C90-8F
Engine output: 1 x 90 hp (67.11 kW)
Max speed: 76 knots (87 mph - 140 km/h)
Cruise speed: 65 knots (75 mph - 121 km/h)
Stall speed: 33 knots (38 mph - 61 km/h)
Rate of climb: 450 ft/min. (2.28 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 11,500 ft. (3,505 m)
Range: 191 nm (220 miles - 354 km)

Also registered as:
F-BGPS

16-5839 flying circuits at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk.

Model: MC-130J Hercules Commando II
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Year built: 2017
Construction number: 382-5839
USAF serial number: 16-5839
Operator: 67th. SOS, 352nd. SOG
Flight crew: 2
Crew: 1 x Combat Systems Officer, 2 x Loadmasters
Length: 97 ft. 9 in. (29.3 m)
Height: 38 ft. 10 in. (11.9 m)
Wingspan: 132 ft. 7 in. (39.7 m)
MTOW: 164,000 lb. (74,390 kg)
Engines: 4 x Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 turbo-prop
Engine output: 4 x 4,591 hp (3,424 kW)
Propellers: 4 x 6 bladed, fully feathering, reversible, composite
Speed at 22,000 ft. (6,705 m): 362 knots (416 mph - 670 km/h)
Service ceiling with 42,000 lb. (19,050 kg) payload: 28,000 ft. (8,535 m)
Unrefuelled range: 2,607 nm (3,000 miles - 4,830 km)

G-POLZ leaving Norwich Int. Airport (NWI) for Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA).
Flight number UKP152, flight time2:39.

Model: P-68R Victor
Manufacturer: Vulcanair SpA, Casoria, Italy
Year built: 2016
Construction number: 487/R
Registration: G-POLZ
Owner: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Delivery date: 21st. May 2021
Operator: National Police Air Service
Pilot:1
Passengers: 5
Length: 31 ft. 4 in. (9.55 m)
Height: 11 ft. 2 in. ( 3.4 m)
Wingspan: 39 ft. 4.5 in. (12 m)
Wing area: 200.23 sq. ft. (18.6 m2)
Empty weight: 3,198 lb. (1,450 kg)
MTOW: 4,548 lb. (2,063 kg)
MLW: 4,321 lb. (1,960 kg)
Max fuel with aux tanks:147 gal. (670 litres)
Engines: 2 x Lycoming IO-360-A1B6
Engine output: 2 x 200 hp () at 2,700 rpm
Propellers: 2 x Hartzell constant speed, full feathering
Max cruise speed: 172 knots (198 mph - 318 km/h)
Stall speed, full flaps: 58 knots (66 mph - 107 km/h)
Service ceiling: 20,000 ft. (6,095 m)
Range: 1,820 nm (2,095 miles - 3,370 km)
Take off distance: 850 ft. (259 m
Landing distance: 624 ft. (190 m)

Registration history:
G-POLZ, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, delivered 21st. May 2021
G-POLZ, Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire, delivered 19th. April 2015
OE-FAD

OK-BUA 66 arriving at Northrepps Airfield (X3CX).

Model: U15
Manufacturer: Phoenix Air, Ústí nad Orlicí, Czech Republic
Year built:
Construction number: 60/U15
Registration: OK-BUA 66
Number of seats: 2
Length: 21 ft. 3.5 in. (6.49 m)
Height: 4 ft. 9.5 in. (1.46 m)
Wing span: 49 ft. 4.5 in. (15.05 m)
Wing area: 133 sq. ft. (12.35 m2)
Empty weight: 750 lb. (340.2 kg)
Useful load: 570 lb. (258.5 kg)
Gross weight: 1,320 lb. (598 kg)
Fuel capacity: 22 gal. (100 litres)
Engine: 1 x Jabiru 2200
Engine output: 1 x 85 hp (53.4 kW) at 3,300 rpm
Propeller: 1 x WoodComp KW-20 feathering propeller
Cruise speed: 115 knots (132 mph - 213 km/h)
Stall: 39 knots (45 mph - 72 km/h)
Never exceed speed: 120 knots (138 mph - 222 km/h)
Range: 782 nm (900 miles - 1,448 km)

G-VONI at Norwich Int. Airport (NWI) after arriving from Gloucestershire Airport (GLO).

Model: PA-32R-301T Turbo Saratoga.
Manufacturer: Piper
Year built: 2006
Construction number: 3257441
Registration: G-VONI
Pilot: 1
Passengers: 6
Length: 27 ft. 6 in. (8.38 m)
Height: 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft. 3 in. (11.04 m)
Empty weight: 2,078 lb. (943 kg)
MTOW: 3,600 lb. (1,633 kg)
Fuel capacity: 84.93 gal. (386.09 litres)
Engine: 1 x Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A
Engine output: 335 hp (249.8 kW) at 2,700 rpm
Max speed: 295 knots (339 mph - 545 km/h)
Cruise speed: 177 knots (203 mph - 326 km/h)
Rate of climb: 1,120 ft/min. (5.68 m/sec.)
Service ceiling: 20,000 ft. (6,096 m)
Range: 784 nm (902 miles - 1,452 km)
Take off distance: 1,420 ft. (432 m)
Landing distance: 1,725 ft. (525 m)

Known registration history:
G-VONI, William Sidney Stanley, delivered 14th. May 2020
D-EQMH, delivered 6th. June 2017
N1022R

G-CMEW leaving Ellough Airfield (EGSM).

Model: WT-9 Dynamic
Manufacturer: Aerospool, Prievidza, Slovakia
Year built: 2012
Construction number: DY457/2012
Registration: G-CMEW
Owner: Michael Frost
Delivery date: 22nd. July 2013
Capacity: 1 x pilot, 1 x passenger
Length: 21 ft. (6.4 m)
Height: 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Wingspan: 29 ft. 6 in. (9 m)
Wing area: 111.4 sq. ft. (10.35 m2)
Empty weight: 77 lb. (350 kg)
Gross weight: 1,323 lb. (600 kg)
Standard fuel capacity: 16.5 gal (75 litres)
Optional fuel capacity: 27.35 gal (125 litres)
Engine: 1 x Rotax 912 ULS
Engine output: 1 x 100 hp (74.57 kW)
Cruise speed: 135 knots (155 mph - 250 km/h)
Stall speed: 35 knots (40 mph - 65 km/h)
Never exceed speed: 151 knots (174 mph - 280 km/h)
Rate of climb: 2,000 ft/min. (10.16 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 18,000 ft. (4,486 m)
Range: 860 nm (990 miles - 1,592 km)

Registration history;
G-CMEW, Michael William Frost, delivered 22nd. July 2013
G-CMEW, Yeoman Light Aircraft Co Ltd, delivered 4th. September 2012

PH-FCI arriving at Norwich Int. Airport (NWI) from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Holland.
Flight number PNX361, flight time 0:49.

Model: British Aerospace BAe-3201 Jetstream 32EP
Manufacturer: British Aerospace
Year built: 1989
First flight: 30th. May 1989
Construction number: 854
Registration: PH-FCI
Owner: AIS Airlines, Lelystad, Netherlands
Delivery date: 13th. June 2017
Flight crew: 2
Passengers: 19
Length: 47 ft. 2 in. (14.37 m)
Height: 17 ft. 5.5 in. (5.32 m)
Wingspan: 52 ft. (15.85 m)
Wing area: 271 sq. ft. (25.2 m2)
Empty weight: 9,613 lb. (4,360 kg)
MTOW: 15,332 lb. (6,954 kg)
Engines: 2 x Garrett AiResearch TPE331-12UAR-70 turbo-prop
Engine output: 2 x 940 hp (700 kW) each
Propellers: 2 x 4 bladed, constant speed
Max speed: 263 knots (303 mph - 487 km/h)
Cruise speed: 230 knots (260 mph - 430 km/h)
Stall speed: 86 knots (99 mph - 159 km/h)
Rate of climb: 2,080 ft/min. (10.6 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 25,000 ft. (7,600 m)
Range: 680 nm (780 miles - 1,260 km)

Registration history:
PH-FCI, AIS Airlines, delivered 13th. June 2017
SE-LHE, Largus Aviation AB, delivered 26th. August 2015
ES-PJF, Avies Air Company, delivered 2nd. January 2014
SE-LHE, Direktfly, delivered 2001
SE-LHE, Skyways Express, delivered 1st. October 2000
SE-LHE, Highland Air, delivered 15th. September 1997
N854JX, First Security Bank of Utah, delivered January 1996
N854AE, American Eagle, delivered September 1990
N854AE, Nashville Eagle, delivered 19th. October 1989

G-JEDH arriving at Norwich Int. Airport (NWI).

Model: DR-400-180 Regent
Manufacturer: Robin
Year built: 1997
Construction number: 2343
Registration: G-JEDH
Pilot: 1
Passengers: 3
Length: 22 ft. 10 in. (6.96 m)
Height: 7 ft. 4 in. (2.23 m)
Wingspan: 28 ft. 7 in. (8.72 m)
Wing area: 152.8 sq. ft. (14.2 m2)
Empty weight: 1,323 lb. (600kg)
MTOW: 2,425 lb. (1,100 kg)
Normal fuel capacity: 42 gal. (190 ltr)
Max fuel capacity: 53 gal. (240 ltr)
Engine: 1 x Lycoming O-360-A3A
Engine output: 1 x 180 hp (130 kW)
Propeller: 1 x Sensenich 6ft. 4 in. (1.93 m) dia, metal 2 bladed fixed pitch
Max speed: 150 knots (173 mph - 278 km/h)
Cruise speed: 134 knots (155 mph - 249 km/h)
Stall speed, flaps down: 51 knots (59 mph - 95 km/h)
Never exceed speed: 166 knots (191 mph - 308 km/h)
Rate of climb: 825 ft/min. (4.19 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 15,490 ft. (4,720 m)
Range: 790 nm (910 miles - 1,470 km)

G-SKUB arriving at Northrepps Airfield (X3CX).

Model: Sherwood KUB
Manufacturer: The Light Aircraft Company, Little Snoring, Norfolk
Year built: 2019
Construction number: TLAC-3-002
Registration number: G-SKUB
Owner: Michael Yates, Ludham, Norfolk
Delivery date:28th. June 2019
Number of seats: 1
Length 16ft. 6in. (5.02 m)
Height: 5 ft.9 in. (1.75m)
Wing span 26 ft. 2 in. (7.9 m)
Empty weight: 316 lb. (143.5 kg)
MTOW: 661 lb. (300 kg)
Fuel capacity: 10.44 gal. (47.5 litres)
Engine: 1 x Hirth F23
Engine output: 1 x 50 hp (37.28 kW)
Propeller: 1 x Helix 3 blade
Cruise speed: 55 knots (64 mph - 102 km/h)
Stall speed, clean: 29 knots (33 mph - 53 km/h)
Never exceed speed: 86 knots (99 mph - 159 km/h)
Rate of climb: 1,000+ ft/min. (5.08+ m/sec)
Service ceiling: 10,000 ft. (3,050 m
G limits: +4 to -2

G-OTAM leaving Northrepps Airfield (X3CX).

Model: 172M Skyhawk
Manufacturer: Cessna
Year built: 1974
Construction number: 172-64098
Registration: G-OTAM
Number of seats: 4
Length: 27 ft. 2 in. (8.28 m)
Height: 8 ft. 11 in. (2.72 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft. 1 in. (11 m)
Wing area: 174 sq. ft. (16.2 m2)
Empty weight: 1,335 lb. (605.5 kg)
Max payload: 910 lb. (412 kg)
MTOW: 2,450 lb. (1,043 kg)
Standard fuel capacity: 42 gal. (190 litres)
Long range fuel capacity: 52 gal. (236 litres)
Engine: 1 x Lycoming O-320-E2D
Engine output: 1 x 150 hp (111.85 kW) at 2,700 rpm
Propellers: 1 x 75 in. (1.82 m) dia, 2 bladed, metal, fixed pitch
Max speed: 122 knots (140 mph - 225 km/h)
Cruise speed: 119 knots (137 mph - 220 km/h)
Stall speed: 44 knots (50.5 mph - 81.4 km/h)
Never exceed speed: 159 knots (182 mph - 294 km/h)
Rate of climb: 645 ft/min. (3.27 m/sec)
Service ceiling: 13,100 ft. (3,993 m)
Max range, standard fuel: 604 nm (695 miles - 1,118 km)
Take off distance: 865 ft. (263 m)
Landing distance: 520 ft. (159 m)

6-3-2025 - SkyAlps, de Havilland DHC-8-402Q Dash-8.

Seen here parked at Gatwick on the remote stands after suffering a technical issue.

Info:

The aircraft was built in 2009 and carried the test reg. C-FUOH. It was delivered as G-ECOO to FlyBe on 30-1-2009.
Next to operate the aircraft were Luxwing as 9H-EVA, who took delivery on 28-5-2021. Luxwing placed the aircraft into service with SkyAlps on 8-7-2021.
C/n - 4237

6-3-2025 - SkyAlps, de Havilland DHC-8-402Q Dash-8.

Seen here parked at Gatwick on the remote stands after suffering a technical issue.

Info:

The aircraft was built in 2009 and carried the test reg. C-FUOH. It was delivered as G-ECOO to FlyBe on 30-1-2009.
Next to operate the aircraft were Luxwing as 9H-EVA, who took delivery on 28-5-2021. Luxwing placed the aircraft into service with SkyAlps on 8-7-2021.
C/n - 4237

G-DOSC arriving at Norwich Int. Airport (NWI).

Model: DA42 MPP Guardian
Manufacturer: Dimond Aircraft
Year built:
Serial number: 42M.001
Registration: G-COSC
Owner: Flight Calibration Survives
Delivery date: 23rd. December 2008
Crew: 1
Passengers: 3
Length: 28 ft. 1 in. (8.56 m)
Height: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.49 m)
Wingspan: 44 ft. 4 in. (13.51 m)
Empty weight: 3,008 lb. (1,365 kg)
Useful load: 1,398 lb. (634 kg)
MTOW: 4,407 lb. (1,999 kg)
Max fuel weight: 509 lb. (230 kg)
Max fuel volume: 66.35 gal. (288 litres)
Engines: 2 x Thielert TAE 125-02-99
Engine output: 2 x 132 hp (99 kW)
Propeller: 2 x 3 blade MTV-6-R-C-F/CF 190-69 3, constant speed
Max cruise speed: 171 knots (196 mph - 316 km/h)
Min operating speed: 71 knots (81 mph - 131 km/h)
Service ceiling: 18,000 ft (5,485 m)
Max range: 1,056 nm (1,215 miles - 1,955 km)
Take off distance: 1,854 ft. (565 m)
Landing distance: 1,273 ft (388 m)

Also registered as: OE-FOG

G-FOKS at Felthorpe Airfield (X3FT).

Year built: 2017
Construction number: LAA 376-15473

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