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Diamond DA50RG over the clouds

Diamond DA50RG over the clouds

The latest single-engine Diamond DA50RG is just over five years past its certification and is gaining increasing popularity. In Poland, there are already four registered aircraft of this type - Jakub Śliwiński and Filip Modrzejewski take a closer look at one of these units both on the ground and in the air, in a spectacular setting above the clouds.

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Winter helicopter flying with SkyPoland

Winter helicopter flying with SkyPoland

Flying in winter has its charms, although the low temperatures can take their toll - not to mention flying without doors - but all of this is possible. Filip Modrzejewski takes us on a helicopter flight over Warsaw to prove that you can fly even in winter.

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Diamond DA42-VI in the Tatra Mountains

Diamond DA42-VI in the Tatra Mountains

The Diamond DA42 has been on the market for a long time, and the aircraft is operated by both flight schools and private owners. Filip Modrzejewski takes a closer look at what makes the DA42 so popular and how it compares to the competition, while also taking us on a journey over the Tatra Mountains in Poland.

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Turbolet L410 – new era in Polish Border Guard

Turbolet L410 – new era in Polish Border Guard

Appetite grows with eating - after several years of operating two Turbolet L-410s, the Polish Border Guard decided to expand its fleet with two more aircraft, which have been in service since the end of this year. Filip Modrzejewski took a closer look at the newest additions to the fleet.

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Piper M700 Fury

Piper M700 Fury

With a turboprop aircraft, we always want to fly faster and higher - especially on longer legs, where even a few dozen knots can make a big difference. Piper meets these expectations with its fastest model in the M-Class family, the M700 Fury. In Europe, more and more of these aircraft are starting to appear, and in Poland, we already have two of them.

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Diamond DA50RG above Warsaw

Diamond DA50RG above Warsaw

The latest single-engine Diamond DA50RG is just over five years past its certification and is gaining increasing popularity. In Poland, there are already three registered aircraft of this type - Jakub Śliwiński and Filip Modrzejewski take a closer look at one of these units both on the ground and in the air.

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Carbon Cub and Extra in Tatra Mountains

Carbon Cub and Extra in Tatra Mountains

What is the recipe for success and continuous inspiration? To accomplish projects with great enthusiasm and to share your passion with others. A weekend in the Tatra Mountains (Poland) in the company of excellent aircraft such as the Carbon Cub and Extra NG constitutes not only beautiful autumn landscapes but also an opportunity to meet excellent pilots - the heroes of this story are Tomasz Fortuna, Jakub Śliwiński and Maciej Kulaszewski.

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Portugal to Poland in a Cessna 152

Portugal to Poland in a Cessna 152

Ferry flights have their own charm. Long distances, new airports, new routes, and the opportunity to deliver an aircraft to its new owner give a feeling of a “mission” to accomplish. A flight across all of Europe, from Portugal to Poland - nearly 1,500 nautical miles - in an IFR-certified Cessna 152 is a very interesting one

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Junkers A50 Junior European Tour

Junkers A50 Junior European Tour

Historic aircraft always draw attention. While many original machines have been preserved in excellent condition, some airplanes have been newly designed based on original engineering concepts. The Junkers A50 Junior is a perfect example of such a model, which this year embarked on a unique 14,000 km journey across Europe. Filip Modrzejewski met it during a stopover in Poland.

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Aura Integral R – a new chapter in Aerobatics

Aura Integral R – a new chapter in Aerobatics

Aerobatic training aircraft aren’t born every day—especially those designed with a strong focus on instruction. The French manufacturer Aura Aero is debuting its certified Integral R model, which is generating a great deal of (well-deserved) interest. Filip Modrzejewski and Jakub Śliwiński take this aircraft for a test flight.

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Robinson R66 in adrenaline variant with SkyPoland

Robinson R66 in adrenaline variant with SkyPoland

Have you ever wondered how it is to fly a helicopter without the doors? Inspired by various operators from the NYC area, SkyPoland is introducing Adrenaline flights in a helicopter, without doors, over Warsaw City Centre. We had the opporurnity to take a closer look and compare to the overseas operators.

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Extra 330LX Remains Popular

Extra 330LX Remains Popular

Is the Extra 330LX the Best Combination of Trainer and Competition Aircraft? It has trained many pilots, won numerous competitions… and Filip Modrzejewski takes a closer look at one of these examples, based in the UK.

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