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SE-IED, EI-AEE in Kilkenny
Fri, Jul 9 2010 9:04 PM

A new start up at Kilkenny airfield in the south east of Ireland is The Tandem Parachute Club which operates Cessna 185F Skywagon registered SE-IED. According to the company’s website, (tandemskydive.ie) the club specialises in “Arrive and Jump” along with Stag and Hen weekends although it is probably best to have the skydive first before indulging... Read More...

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Filed under: Auster, Cessna 185, Kilkenny Airfield, Tandem Parachute Club

Auster EI-AUM and Cub EI-ANY at Trim Fly In
Fri, Jul 2 2010 3:49 PM

Last Saturday, June 26, Trim Flying Club held its annual Fly-In and BBQ at its County Meath base. The large crowd enjoyed excellent summer weather and fine food. Among those attending was Tom Rafter seen in Joe McDermott’s picture posing next to his Auster EI-AUM. Among the contingent visiting from Kilrush Co. Kildare were Piper Cubs EI-ANY and EI-BBV making... Read More...

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Auster RT610 in Weston
Mon, Jun 21 2010 11:58 PM

Weston Airport (EIWT) played host to a rather unusual visitor last week. On Tuesday June 15, Auster G-AKWS (msn 1237) arrived from Shobdon Airfield in Herefordshire. Built in 1944 the aircraft differs from the majority of Austers in that it is fitted with a Lycoming O-320 160HP engine with a Sensenich M74DM metal propeller. Painted in a two tone camo scheme the... Read More...

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Filed under: Weston Airport, Auster