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Contents
page 20
Flight test: Pipistrel Alpha
“The UK’s best microlight”? Adrian Jones makes the claim; here’s his justification
page 26
Marrakech or bust!
Two novice pilots head south for the sands of Morocco. Robert Potter recounts their story
page 29
Light Aircraft Festival
David Broom finds an enthusiastic audience for the Minifox SSDR at the new lightweight show
page 30
Seriously sunny Spamfield
Sandown hosts the latest edition of a storied event. The best yet, thinks Merv Middleton
page 32
Back in the day
Gordon Faulkner relives his days flying with Low-Level Neville and his recalcitrant chums
page 34
European Microlight Championships
Three bronze medals and a host of stories: Mary Russell reports back from a stormy Hungary
page 36
What’s the crack?
Andy Buchan examines the causes of metal fatigue
page 38
Taking a tumble
P&M’s Bill Brooks on how to avoid a potentially fatal loss of control
page 40
It’s all gone quiet
Why the endless, tedious rehearsals of PFLs? Here’s why, says Geoff Sykes