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Three great aircraft that offer value for money flying

Three great aircraft that offer value for money flying

Update: 2025-09-18
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From Bristell’s FAA certification success to the future of electric hybrids in Switzerland, we’ve got a packed episode of GA news, features and fun.

Here’s what’s inside:
 • ✅ Bristell B23 certified in the US — what it means for flight schools and UK microlight pilots
 • ✅ C42 microlight saved — spares and new production secured
 • ✅ H55 & Smartflyer partnership — pioneering electric-hybrid project explained
 • ✅ Roswell Air Races return — highlights and winners from the new home of the championships
 • ✅ Swansea Airport marchers forward — GA community power in action
 • ✅ Colin Chapman’s Cessna 414 — Formula One meets general aviation, plus a near-forgotten Lotus microlight project
 • ✅ Online Auction for the Rob Wildeboer Scholarship — including our plan to create the world’s most expensive kneeboard. Link in description
 • ✅ Our pick of three great value light aircraft
 • ✅ Plus: SkyDemon's top tip, Simon Keeling’s weekend weather forecast, and this week’s aviation events

📌 Links mentioned in the show:
 • Rob Wildeboer Scholarship Auction
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Three great aircraft that offer value for money flying

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