The world’s greatest ever movie, Top Gun, was first shown in May 1986 so it’s now 40 years old and still as appealing as ever! We celebrate the date with our favourite scenes and lines, plus reveal some of the back stories which are just as bad-ass. 

In The News
Doncaster Sheffield Airport inches closer to re-opening
4Air’s electric aircraft gift to Aerobility
Royal Aero Club annual awards
Popham’s neighbours need our help
CAA wants our feedback on Manchester’s North West Transit Corridor
PPL Skill Test standards document updated
Special offer from Hangar Homes

Plus SkyDemon Tip of the Week, Weekend Weather Forecast, Club News and Events

In What Caught My Eye
Dave finds a classic tailwheel aircraft for just £3,500
Annabel makes a splash in Scotland with a Seaplane Rating
Ed spots one of FLYER’s best ever flight test aircraft is up for sale 

Links
Popham’s neighbours need our help: https://flyer.co.uk/pophams-neighbours-need-help-to-defeat-hgv-nightmare/

North West Transit Corridor feedback: https://consultations.caa.co.uk/safety-and-airspace-regulation-group/nwtc-pir/

PPL Skill Test Standards Document 19A: https://www.caa.co.uk/data-and-publications/publications/documents/content/standards-document-19-a/

Special offer on hangar home at Enniskillen Aeropark: https://flyer.co.uk/special-offer-on-a-hangar-home-at-enniskillen-aeropark/

Lockheed12A Electra Junior Flight Test: https://flyer.co.uk/feature/lockheed-12a-electra-junior/

Behind the Scenes with Top Gun: Maverick Aerial Team / Cinejet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQUGwYHhCKw

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