MUST HAVES AND LATEST NEWS FROM KEY PUBLISHING - 27th March 2009

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Today's Pilot April Issue - Available Now

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News

G-News
All the latest news from the CAA Register.

Farewell 'Fletch'
Dave Unwin pays tribute to his friend and colleague, Today's Pilot photographer Steve Fletcher, who was tragically killed in an aircraft accident at the 2009 US Sport Aviation Expo.

Flight Test - LoPrestiFury
Some aeroplanes excel as tourers, others as fun machines - usually it's one or the other, and very few can do both well. Dave Unwin flies an aircraft that does both brilliantly - the LoPrestiFury

Six FREE Landings
Yet another six free landings! The featured airfields this month are: Bagby (Thirsk), Campbeltown, Eshott, Old Buckenham, Sandtoft and Tiree

Ask The Experts
Deliberating about descending or perplexed about parking? Our team of experts can help!

Letters

How To Become a Commercial Pilot
Helen Krasner describes the routes and hurdles along the way to becoming a commercial pilot.

Sport Aviation Expo
Dave Unwin and the late Steve Fletcher report from Sebring, Florida on the 2009 US Sport Aviation Expo.

Reviews

Valkyrie's Warhawk
Frank Mormillo profiles the Planes of Fame Curtiss P-40 which was featured in the latest Tom Cruise movie.

Pilot Portrait - Nancy-Bird Walton
In November 2008, in what may have been her last ever interview before her death early this year, the famous Australian aviatrix told Helen Krasner about her remarkable life.

Flight Safety
Accidents from this month's AAIB bulletin.

Going Places - Lelystad
Lelystad has a modern general aviation airport, which can be a convenient starting point for anyone touring the Netherlands or as a gateway for longer journeys into Continental Europe. For Mike Naylor, a British pilot based in the Netherlands, it is his home base.

Flying the Mil Mi-8 Hip
For most rotary-wing pilots, opportunities to fly heavy helicopters in the West are extremely limited. Helen Krasner recounts a journey to Russia in search of heavy helicopter flying experience. There she got to grips with Mil's Mi-2 Hoplite and the mighty Mi-8 Hip.

Today’s Pilot April issue is available now from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents for just £3.80. Alternatively, order online with FREE P&P at www.keypublishing.com/shop

PRICE CUT!

Ultimate Flight Tests

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20 Great Aircraft from the Cockpit

Special Collectors' Edition
Brought to you by the Today's Pilot editorial team, this special 'From the Cockpit' Collectors' Edition features 20 exclusive flight tests. With expert opinion, stunning photography and inspirational commentary plus a foreword by Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown CBE DSC AFC RN
Ultimate Flight Test is a must-buy for all aviation enthusiasts.
Flight tests include:
- ACA Super Decathlon
- Aero L39 Albatros
- Skyleader
- Cessna Mustang
- Cirrus SR22 G3 Turbo
- Diamond DA-42 TwinStar
- North American T-6
- Supermarine Spitfire TR9
- Piper PA-18 Super Cub
- Eurocopter EC135
- Focke-Wulf FW-44 Stieglitz

NOW JUST £3.99 + FREE P&P*

Only available online from Key’s Aviation Shop. Click here to order your copy now!

NEW!
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Produced by Key Publishing’s award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, Air Combat features over 40 of the World’s top military aircraft. From the fastest combat jets to essential helicopters and huge transports, from the remote airfields of Pakistan to the cobalt skies of Nevada, Air Combat 2009 takes you on a whirlwind tour of the world’s most advanced air forces and the aircraft that make them tick

Set over 100 high-quality pages, Air Combat combines the best aerial photography with our outstanding knowledge of the world’s air forces to provide a must-have addition to any aviation enthusiasts’ collection.

Features include:

- Over 40 military aircraft and helicopters, including F/A-18F Super Hornet, Apache AH1 and F-22 Raptor.
- Air Forces from across the world including RAF, USAF and those in Europe, Asia and South America.
- Full aircraft combat history.
- Production and delivery dates.
- Latest roundels and markings.

Air Combat is available now for just £4.99 with FREE P&P* from our online shop. Alternatively, pick up your copy from WHSmith, Borders and all other leading newsagents.

NEW!

AirUtopia DVD's EXCLUSIVELY available from Key Publishing in the UK!

AirUtopia's aviation DVD's are widely regarded as some of the best in the world. Featuring the famous Kai Tak Airport, Airbus A380, Concorde and many more! The superb AirUtopia collection is now available from [URL="http://shop.keypublishing.com/"]Key's Aviation Shop.[/URL]

Including:

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Airbus A380 – Second Year 'Global Route Testing' (DVD301)
This AirUtopia Special includes A380 test footage from Beijing to Johannesburg, Hong Kong to Vancouver and Toulouse plus much more! With exclusive on ramp footage and a VIP interior tour of MSN 004 this special DVD is the perfect tribute to the historic A380 program! Duration: 110 Minutes

Price: Just £14.49! + FREE P&P*
[SIZE="3"][B]Click here to order your copy online[/B][/SIZE]

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Concordes at Kai Tak (DVD284)
This AirUtopia DVD includes rare visits to the amazing Kai Tak airport by Concorde from both Air France and British Airways. Filmed in 1994 and 1995, a lot of rare airliners are also included. With over 75 minutes of live action, if you love the history of Kai Tak, you'll love this production!

Price: Just £12.49! + FREE P&P*
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For more from our fantastic AirUtopia collection, visit our online store today!

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Hurricane Salute
Produced by the world renowned FlyPast editorial team, this special issue magazine pays tribute to a wartime warhorse which shot down more enemy aircraft than any other defence during the Battle of Britain and destroyed more enemy aircraft than any other allied fighter during World War Two.
Key Publishing's latest 100-page special issue provides a long overdue insight into the Hurricane

Featuring:

- 'First' and 'Last' Hurricanes

- The Battle of Britain

- Fighter Command's only VC

- The Battle of France

- Aces

- Squadrons

- Variants

- Worldwide Survivors

- Rebuilding and covering

- Flying the Hurricane, plus much more!

Code: [FPHURR]
Just £4.99 plus FREE P&P*
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RAF Annual Official Review 2009

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The Aircraft - The Weapons Systems - The Operations - The Personnel

Produced by Key Publishing's award-winning team of expert military aviation journalists, working closely with RAF personnel in the UK and overseas, the RAF Official Annual Review 2009 provides a complete portrait of the aircraft, the missions and the people who comprise Britain's 21st Century air defence operations.

Set over 132-high quality pages, this special publication includes:

- Exclusive access to the Typhoon, Tornado and Harrier

- Operations including Telic, Iraq and Herrick, Afghanistan

- Behind-the-scenes look at the RAF's renowned flying training system

- The support network who keep aircraft in the air - including the RAF Regiment

- Search and rescue, air defence and fighter control from across the UK

- All current weaponry systems plus the possible future role of space technology

- Red Arrows, Battle of Britain memorial flight, Falcons and much, much more!

Code: (RAFYRBK)
Just £4.99 plus FREE P&P*
Order your copy from our online shop

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Airports 2009 CD-ROM

Written by Alan Lord, The Airports CD-ROM has been substantially updated for 2009. The information is presented in an eye-catching 'web browser' style and includes the option to search any airport by name, IATA or ICAO code or parent city - making Airports 2009 a must-have for any civil aviation enthusiast!

Featuring:

- Over 1,000 airports

- New maps and photographs

- Spotters locations

- Detailed airport database from every continent

Code: (CD5)
Price: Just £9.99 plus FREE P&P*
Order your copy from our online shop now for release December 2008!

NOW HALF PRICE

RAF Official Calendar 2009 [M106]

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The Official Royal Air Force 2009 Calendar features 12 superb images of iconic aircraft from across the history of the RAF, from the historic Lancaster Bomber to the futuristic Eurofighter Typhoon. Also featured is a centre-page tribute to English aviation pioneer Sir Thomas Sopwith.

The artwork, from the Royal Air Force collection, is set over 12 high-quality, glossy pages making this calendar the perfect accompaniment to the year ahead!

Price: Was £9.99...NOW JUST £4.99+P&P!

Click here to order your copy from Key's aviation shop

The Magic of Flight [DVD277]

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The Magic of Flight takes you on a technological thrill ride faster, higher and wilder than modern science or even your imagination! Relive the historical first flight of the Wright Brothers in 1903, then soar with the world-famous Blue Angels as they defy the laws of gravity with their most breathtaking manoeuvres. Narrated by Tom Selleck, The Magic of Flight highlights and salutes a variety of modern aircraft, the people who fly them and the human potential of training and performance

Price: Just £12.49 + FREE P&P*
Click here to order your copy from Key’s Aviation shop

Wild Blue Yonder [B293]

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‘Two nations divided by a common language’: this was never more true than in 1942 when the first American airmen arrived in the UK. Young Americans were puzzled, amazed and often exasperated by the mysteries of British speech, food, manners and plumbing.
Martin Bowman has interviewed hundreds of veterans, from decorated pilots to British civilians who, as children, were entertained on US bases and have never forgotten the forging of an enduring alliance.

Set over 224 high quality pages, with hundreds of full-colour and black and white original images, Wild Blue Yonder pays homage to the friendships formed in battle and their ability to stand the test of time long after the last shot is fired.

RRP: £19.99

Key Price: £9.99 + FREE P&P*

Click here to order your copy from Key’s Aviation Shop

Bargain Books

World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2008/2009 English Edition [B291]

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The World Directory of Leisure Aviation (2008/2009 Edition) is probably the World's most extensive directory of international aircraft, all essentially aimed at flying for pleasure.
Over 1500 entries, including:
- Aircraft
- Paragliders
- Ultralights
- Microlights
- Paramotors
- Hang Gliders
- Gyrocopters
- Paraplanes
- Helicopters
- Light Sailplanes
- Engines
- Accessories
- Importers

..and much more!

Just £6.95! + FREE P&P*
Click here to order your copy from Key’s Aviation Shop

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