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An Aeronca Chief Takes on the English Channel

Flying a 1947 Aeronca Chief across the English Channel isn’t most pilots’ idea of a smart plan—but with careful preparation, it became the safest leg of the trip. Harry Karmel recounts the Cherbourg-to-Devon crossing, complete with dry suits, dead reckoning, and a memorable arrival at Bolt Head.

December 1, 2025 /3 Comments/by

Beginner’s Luck: Winning my first aerobatics competition

Pitching 20 degrees nose down to build the energy before the first manoeuvre I was ready for the loop. Gently twitching the stick back, 3.5g pushes me into the seat. I subtly relieve back pressure at the top of the loop to ensure a perfect “sky circle” is drawn, the nose gradually dropping back through the horizon and I re-tense my muscles for the bottom of the loop.

April 3, 2023 /8 Comments/by