Flying to Luxembourg

Introduction –

It’s long been an idea to fly to Luxembourg once I had got my Instrument Rating, however, due to COVID and other changes of plans the trip never took place. We finally set a plan to fly in March however, for safety reasons, the weather on arrival in Luxembourg was unsuitable for our aircraft, so I had to cancel and re-arrange. The next available date for both myself and Vanessa was a weekend in April and this was more likely to go ahead as we had more natural daylight to navigate the convective weather that had plagued Europe lately.

Luxembourg was once a very friendly GA airport, from fees of a few euros to a few hundred euros and previously duty-free Jet A1, so the prices would likely be steep, similar to Amsterdam and other major international airports.

We re-contacted the BAC (Business Aviation Centre) to arrange our stay in Luxembourg. The BAC is a subdivision of the airport itself.

The Plan –

The plan is to fly to Luxembourg and stay in the city for a weekend. As Luxembourg has been on my list for a while, this was a challenge I wanted to complete and finally get the destination in my logbook on my conquest to explore most of Europe. I’ve visited Luxembourg before but this was for a very short day trip almost 12 years ago.

We would land Friday evening, and stay till Sunday afternoon before flying back to the UK. A short city break but a weekend of action-packed exploring ahead and another big airport in the logbook.

Airport Choices –

The choice of airport for IFR flights is determined by several criteria, such as reasonable handling fees, accessibility (both customs and police), and a recently implemented restriction: The airport does not allow aircraft categorised as Category A. Airports like Barcelona El Prat prohibit this, and in some cases, even though they are not allowed to, they do so informally and charge you outrageous costs. For the kind of aircraft we operate, Jet A1 availability is not a problem at the majority of significant international airports.

Luxembourg ELLX –

Luxembourg-Findel Airport is the sole airport located in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It ranks as the 25th busiest airport globally and the 5th busiest in Europe for freight traffic. The runway at Luxembourg-Findel Airport measures 4,000 metres in length, and the facility is situated 6km away from the centre of Luxembourg City. The airport is conveniently accessible by public transport and eventually will have a direct tram service from the city centre.

G-ZANY after a flight from the UK at LUX

Handling/Airport Quotations –

I had previously emailed BAC for a quotation, although I renewed this with further contact in April as prices usually change around that time.

Quotation from BAC LUX

This is an estimate for a 1930z landing on 12th April 2024, and a 1500z departure on 14th April 2024, with 2xPOB (one passenger and one PIC). IFR would be used for both the arrival and departure of the flight.

Airport charges and handling fees are shown separately on the bill; together, they amount to €275, or almost £230.

Customs Deceleration (GENDEC) –

According to the Schengen Border Code Regulation EU 2016/399, a General Declaration is a mandatory immigration document for general aviation flights leaving or entering the countries of the Schengen Treaty.

Border guards from the Luxembourg Airport Police require a General Declaration in advance, before take-off, using a submitted General Declaration (inbound and outbound). For all aircraft being subject to mandatory handling at the Business Aviation Center the completed form must be sent to the following email recipients:

Business Aviation Center: bac(at)lux-airport.lu

Border guards: upa.gendec(at)police.etat.lu

The required General Declaration Form can be downloaded via the following link: URL: https://police.public.lu/fr/votre-police/services-et-unites/upa.html.


Luxembourg Airport Police Unit

E-mail:upa.gendec(at)police.etat.lu

TEL: +352 24 41 85 04 0

Accommodation –

The Novotel Suites Hotel is conveniently located in the modern district of Kirchberg, the predominant location of the European Union institutions and bodies based within Luxembourg. It features a plateau facing the northeast side of the historic city centre, Ville Haute, linked to the other elevated parts of the city by the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge, which crosses the Pfaffenthal Valley.

Hotel external view

We booked the Suite deluxe with a queen-size bed combining modernity and comfort for 1 or 2 people with a large work plan and seating area, Nespresso machine, free mini bar, smart TV, smart Hub, bathroom with shower and essential oils, bathrobe and sleepers.

Hotel Suite

The hotel also boasts a 24-hour fitness room full of multiple different machines, a water refilling station and fresh linen towels for that post-workout.

Hotel Fitness Centre

Whilst the town centre is a reasonable walk from the hotel, there are also direct connections via tram and bus and direct connections with tram and bus to the main airport. There are also multiple restaurants and bars within walking distance of the hotel providing the prime location for a weekend break.

Weather Forecast –

The weather forecast for this trip was predominantly benign with high pressure situated near Luxembourg and over France and a low-pressure system situated north-west of the UK, which may give us issues on Sunday but this system would give us a strong tailwind to Luxembourg. There was the possibility of some gusty conditions in the UK as per the TAF during our departure owing to the cold front.

FAX Chart for Friday 12th of April 2024 – 12 UTC

TAF EGSS 121105Z 1212/1318 23012KT CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 1212/1217 24016G26KT PROB30 TEMPO 1302/1307 8000 BKN008 PROB30 1308/1310 BKN014 PROB30 TEMPO 1316/1318 25015G25KT=
TAF EGMC 121355Z 1215/1222 23014KT 9999 FEW040=
TAF ELLX 121100Z 1212/1318 25008KT 9999 FEW020 BKN035 TEMPO 1302/1308 3000 BR PROB30 TEMPO 1303/1307 0500 FG VV002=

TAF for London Stansted, Southend & Luxembourg on 12th of April 2024

Flight to Luxembourg –

This was a day that wouldn’t be without minor issues, the taxi company that picked me up was insistent on Debden and that meant that the temporary lights would hold me up and add to time pressures. Whilst I had factored in some delay, we used this up fairly quickly on this taxi ride and that was a frustrating start to the day.

Luckily we had a flight ahead of us that would be in the majority of longer daylight hours than in early March when we had originally planned this flight, but we would land at sunset. We noted that there was a very strong wind just above us and a lot of aircraft were hitting some turbulence on passing a few hundred feet including one Cessna 152 that had a few wing drops.

G-ZANY prior to departure to Luxembourg at Stapleford

After we had done our pre-flight checks, we taxied for departure and awaited our IFR release from NATS Swanwick. Even before we departed, NATS came back to Stapleford and stated that they could not find our flight plan. This was strange and also very distracting at the same time as I had assumed that there would be no issues, perhaps it was myself filling the night before departure or simply because of that it had got lost in the system. Anyway, a short time later, they had indeed found our flight plan and I could then put my laptop away and not face a repeat of what happened when we flew to Spain and ATC couldn’t find it then.

We managed to line up, depart and hit the same turbulence that the other aircraft had hit and this was one bumpy flight up till we reached 2400ft. We contacted Thames Radar fairly quickly who gave us a turn easterly before climbing us up into controlled airspace. The normal route is towards DET VOR but on this occasion, we would be vectored east towards Southend before heading towards DET.

Frustratingly we were held by ATC at 5000ft for a very long time before being climbed up, this appeared to be an arrival above us into one of City or Biggin Hill, but with a tailwind, it wasn’t too much of an issue except the stronger winds were above us and we wanted those winds to push us along to Luxembourg. Before approaching the VOR of Detling we were climbed up gradually to FL150 and were given turns and route directs out of the UK FIR and fitted nicely into the usual routine.

It wasn’t long before London ATC handed us off to Brussels Control and within 48 minutes we were coasting in at Belgium, over Koksijde – the usual main waypoint that the L607 airway brings us and with a nice tailwind we managed a groundspeed of 176knots, just over 200 mph on our way to Luxembourg. We were given a few shortcuts that would save us a few valuable minutes of the usual suspects KOK VOR and DIK VOR and our expected runway was surprisingly passed onto us fairly early.

Airways at FL150

I had taken a previous route this way to Zurich, so was over familiar ground as we headed towards Luxembourg. This bit of the airspace is fairly open with nothing but Brussels to our north and miles of open countryside. We looked at the brief with our runway in mind and it was a fairly simple approach that we would fly, albeit we were not flying the arrival route at this point as we were currently direct to the final waypoint of the STAR.

With 1hr 30 minutes flying time, we were starting our descent into Luxembourg and with very minimal turns we were base leg for Runway 24. There’s quite a bit of terrain around Luxembourg so we really started to feel the thermals, despite it being sunset. The view was obviously out of this world as usual with the setting sun on another day of flying in the airways.

With a few short turns, we were established on the ILS for Runway 24 at Luxembourg and began slowing down for landing. The airport at this time seemed fairly quiet with probably all the commercial traffic heading back towards us later in the day. Luxembourg is a very distinctive airport with its huge runway and the threshold for Runway 06 well below the line of sight as it is heavily sloped on the western end.

Prior to descent into Luxembourg

With flying conditions smoothing out the landing was perfect and after some deliberation, we vacated the runway at Charlie (C) rather than planned Delta (D) and taxied to our parking spot where we were met by an army of ground handlers from BAC, some 2 hours after we had left the United Kingdom. We informed the team that we would need some time to tidy up the aircraft and secure it as we would be leaving it for a few days. I tend to do this in email, but I think the message is not always passed on.

In a short few moments, we headed to the lounge where we would be greeted by passport control before setting up our onward journey to the hotel.

ATC Flight plan and route flown –

N0128F150 LAM L10 DVR L9 KONAN L607 GILOM M624 REMBA REMBA3D

Filed ATC flight plan for EGSG-ELLX
The planned route to Luxembourg, ELLX

The flown route to Luxembourg, ELLX

Stay in Luxembourg –

When we arrived at Luxembourg, the CEO of the BAC was very approachable and the team were very welcoming but also surprised to see such a small spam can arrive which was an unusual event for the team. After this discussion, we mentioned walking to the main terminal for transport and then onward travel to our hotel.

This bemused the staff as they were surprised we would walk such a distance without a taxi because it was a bit of a walk and also the restaurants would be closing in the next few hours so to ensure we were at the hotel, checked in and accommodated we were given a very welcome lift to our hotel by the CEO. This was remarkable but also fantastic customer service. Public transport is free in Luxembourg but can be slower than direct movements from the BAC due to its proximity to the main terminal.

We checked in for the hotel at roughly 21:30 local and within 30 minutes we elected to walk to the nearby El Barrio Restaurant y Tapas Bar. We used the 30 minutes to unpack our stuff and prepare for bed but also quickly freshen up before heading out. Luckily due to the time of day, we were not required to book the restaurant and it was also only a 10-minute walk from the hotel and at this point, we were very hungry.

We ordered a feast of mostly tapas dishes to share but we ensured that we would have room for dessert to share of course. We also ordered some beers because it was a nice feeling to finally land in Luxembourg after many years of dreaming.

The infamous Luxembourg sign

We spent 2 hours in the restaurant and after paying headed back to the hotel but then decided to check out the bar, but the hotel bar was closed however conveniently they have a takeaway beer and snacks section so we took that to the room. It’s at this point we elected to go to sleep as we were fairly tired from the long day of travelling from London.

Breakfast in the hotel was not reasonably priced, so we decided to take a walk nearby but could not find any locations so elected to start our walk into town and find something for lunch. We also woke up pretty late due to feeling so tired from the day before. A short walk from our hotel is the Luxembourg which provided an opportunity for some photographic content and maybe some for the VLOG.

One thing to bear in mind, especially since COVID, most places, including Luxembourg are extremely expensive to eat and although we are on holiday most of the places we found were also too busy except one location with good reviews that had Pizza for lunch. The location whilst very random is Espresso Bar Conte and the Pizza was very nice indeed. We chose this as the main square was a little bit of a tourist trap with highly inflated prices, in addition to the fact we would have a nice dinner later.

I then wanted to show Vanessa down the valley and the fortifications of the old city, so we started our walk south and then found a very photographic spot by Pont Adolphe where we found a few locations and vantage points that provided very good opportunities for photographs. It’s a fairly busy route with lots of tourist groups who occasionally decide to bump into you.

Luxembourg view

We crossed over to Place de Metz where the Banque et Caisse d’Epargne de l’Etat is located and is the state bank owned by the government of Luxembourg. This too was a great spot for vantage points and decent photographic opportunities but I was very keen to walk down further now so myself and Vanessa walked along to Parc Avec Banc, which also provided amazing opportunities and stunning views of the backdrop of the old city. This also became a perfect spot for aeroplane spotting with heavy Cargolux departures.

We eventually got down to the main path, Rue Saint-Quirin which takes you around the Palais de Justice Luxembourg. There is much more construction work here embedded in the iconic Péitruss valley than I previously remember, but it seems like Luxembourg is throwing out the tourist aspect as I guess like most city centres it is losing out to the work-from-home crowd and Luxembourg is an important part of the EU community which probably now suffers the same post-COVID fate.

One downside to this valley is we could not find any open shops or facilities which are probably being built and without water down here, it can be pretty tiring as well, but it is the heart of the valley and it appears that they are creating spaces for people to spend more time here but from post-research it’s to restore the area and allow the Pétrusse river to flow through its natural course.

Being British one thing we had to do, to save ourselves was find the nearest pub and funny enough, the nearest location was the Pyg, an Irish pub. This isn’t the first time I’ve myself in an Irish pub on an international trip. It’s an old-fashioned bar with good customer service excellent drinks and live-saving opportunities to fresh and decanter.

Me with the view

Vanessa with the view

The best route back to the hotel from here was a long windy road through a forest area then up past the European convention centre which is a pretty steep climb and a real battle of the fittest. We got back to the hotel and chilled for a few hours.

Rather than walk back into the old centre, we elected to select a restaurant nearby for dinner and chose the Greek restaurant (ELA Greek Cuisine). We had to book this as it looked fairly busy and we had dinner relatively early to peak hour as there were hardly any bookings available, so I gathered this would be a popular spot and we were delighted to walk a bit more and stretch our legs for dinner before the long flight home tomorrow.

This meal was heavy with bread, so we elected to get some wine as most of our starters and mains came with massive amounts of bread. The only letdown to this restaurant was the service was a bit slow, but the customer service was great. We did not have dessert as we would head back to the hotel to chill and to ensure we could get some food tomorrow before heading back to the UK.

This restaurant is owned and operated by the same owner of the Tapas bar we went to last night, and it’s alleged by the staff at our hotel reception that he owns all of them in this area and a few in the old town. We had a leisurely walk back to the hotel where we would sit down and plan the flight home, as well as our confirmed departure time including checking the weather for our flight back to London. I would also file the flight plan and check for any noticeable NOTAMS and weather information for this flight.

Dinner (Greek)

Because this was going to be a lengthy journey home, we wanted to go for a walk and whilst the nearby breakfast was open, it was very expensive so we elected to walk into town and find something to eat that was open early but also decent enough before the long flight home.

We walked into the old city centre and planned to go to Restaurant Mamacita which was a Mexican restaurant. We fancied this as we would have brunch/lunch and light options if required but the fact that it was open at 11:30 am on Sunday persuaded our decision. When we got there, the waiter informed us that the portions were big and to save money we could share combined options as part of the set menu.

We then looked around for some tourist shops, although on Sundays most things are closed but we managed to get some tourist items including a flag for Vanessa.

Lunch (Mexican)

We headed back to the hotel at this point, to collect our luggage from the storage spot as we had checked out before lunch and then planned our journey accordingly to the airport via public transport (which was free) to ensure we had sufficient time to walk from the main terminal to the GA terminal by foot without the need to spend money on taxi’s. The journey as of April 2024, does not include a direct link to the airport, you either have to get the tram to Luxexpo and then change for the bus or a direct bus from the nearby Court of Justice of the European Union to the airport. In early 2025, the direct tram is to open.

The airport was fairly quiet with most flights having left this morning and mostly taxis presumably awaiting arrivals in the afternoon. We went into the airport terminal and brought some gifts for the colleagues at the BAC and the CEO who were friendly and welcoming to our visit. The location we got this from was the Oberweis shop Aéroport Luxembourg.

The walk from the main terminal to the GA terminal is frustratingly long and on the main road you walk past the GA terminal and to a security post for freight deliveries we were stopped here briefly to confirm why we were here but we managed to get through with the GENDEC and handling note which then allowed us to reverse course and continue our walk to the GA terminal.

Pre-Flight before the UK flight

The initial plan was to film our brief, however, annoyingly there were jet pilots also here and we were careful not to distract them. Frustratingly the toilets are landside and the security post before you go to the aeroplane is by the toilets this means that every time you need to use the bathroom you have to go through full airport security.

Weather Forecast –

Challenging circumstances; The weather prediction for the flight back indicated a diminishing cold front, which could bring cumulonimbus clouds and rain showers. Additionally, there was a chance of later strong and gusty winds in the forecast. A low-pressure system situated over Iceland was creating significant headwinds for the return flight and worsening weather conditions later that day due to the advancing occlusion.

FAX Chart for Sunday 18th of April 2024 – 18 UTC

The original route we had planned was via REIMS for our flight, but at Fl160 the flight would be almost 4 hours so we elected against that original plan. This would mean having to re-plan our flight tactically to a better route away from the stronger headwinds at a high level.

N0131F160 MMD1R MMD M163 SUIPE H9 REM B3 RINTI L10 DVR L6 DET

Route via Reims for ELLX-EGSG

The initial planned route from Luxembourg to Stapleford, EGSG

TAF COR ELLX 141100Z 1412/1518 28007KT CAVOK TEMPO 1513/1518 24015G35KT SHRA SCT008CB BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 1515/1517 24020G45KT=
TAF EGMC 141354Z 1415/1422 26009KT 9999 FEW020=
TAF EGSS 141053Z 1412/1518 27008KT 9999 FEW045 BECMG 1500/1503 21012KT TEMPO 1504/1510 22015G25KT 6000 RA SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 1505/1510 24022G35KT 4000 +RA +SHRA BKN014 BECMG 1509/1512 27018G28KT TEMPO 1511/1518 7000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 1513/1518 28025G38KT 4000 +SHRA=

TAF for Luxembourg, Southend & London Stansted on 14th of April 2024

Flight to the UK –


Whilst we finally started our brief, the handler stated that our fuel truck would be ready in about 20 minutes. Within 5 minutes they came back and said he was there already and we needed to go now so I quickly rushed to the fuel truck with part of our luggage so I could start the process of preparing the aircraft for our slot back to the UK.

This was frustrating but meant that the part that can delay you the most at airports is refuelling. We took onboard 64 litres to ensure we had maximum fuel for the flight back to London. With refuelling done, I went back to the BAC and continued with the brief. Both myself and Vanessa then went through passport and customs checks before heading to the aircraft for the flight home.

Refuelling in Luxembourg, ELLX

With that completed, the bills paid for handling and airport fees we prepared the aircraft, and prepared the oxygen bottle and luggage for the sector to the UK. After a short time, we jumped into the aircraft and got our clearance on the OLNO 1 R departure that takes us to the north and onto the route back to the UK.

Things happened quickly, we started the engine, requested taxi and were initially given instructions to hold at Charlie for Runway 24, but because we had to do power checks at the hold, ATC wanted us to taxi down to A1 so a jet could depart via A2 and also so the landing traffic could potentially vacate and use C.

As we arrived at the hold for runway 24, one small jet departed after a Luxair 737 landed. Shortly after, it became our turn to line up and wait. The jet was pretty small so it would be minutes before departure and we would be on our way back to London. We were quickly cleared for take-off and within seconds became airborne on the SID.

Departure from Luxembourg

Here in Luxembourg, you are to transfer automatically to the departure frequency, this is listed in the AIP but you are worth clarifying this as sometimes with light GA they want you to be handed over. The approach frequency was very busy and when we got in, we were instructed to climb on the Runway heading to FL100. It was fairly bumpy so I was roughly happy to fly straight ahead rather than directly over high-rise buildings that would give me a huge thermal bump.

We were shortly given direct to the OLNO VOR (LNO) which was on our flight plan route so was easy to punch in during a busy phase of the flight, as we passed the transition I changed to QNH 1013 and did our after-take-off checks before we went through a fairly smooth thin layer of clouds, ahead more clouds but these were relatively thin once you were in them and could then see above that layer. Interesting perspective on the weather sometimes when it looks like something it is not up until you are firmly in it or above it.

We were now given a route towards the Brussels VOR which would be a massive saving on mileage, but this was more of a direct headwind at an earlier phase. The forecast winds were 43knots and already it was up to 47knots this was painfully frustrating on the way out as it would be a 3-hour flight time home vs the 2-hour block from the UK on the outbound sector.

As previously explained we had stronger winds, but I factored this in so that we would arrive in daylight hours and roughly ensured that we had planned a departure time that would equate to a longer block for the flight home. I usually do this to ensure that there are minimal changes to airport slots at major airports and usually that works well. Whilst not on the same scale, airline flights also do this as the flight time in certain directions is traditionally shorter due to stronger winds, such as the North Atlantic Track system with up to 8 hours going to the east coast and 6 hours coming back.

Strong headwinds

Our route direct took us to COSTA VOR (COA) on the Dutch-Belgian border before the long crossing to the UK. It was very noticeable that the weather was coming in and there were visible signs of the jetstream which was powerful above us. This however meant we had persistent light chop, with the occasional moderate but this was not too uncomfortable but a little nerving. We also had a decent view of Brussels below and a different perspective heading south to north to my usual east-to-west direction to the UK.

We started coasting out and eventually entered smoother air and eventually completely calm air. Brussels Control handed us off very early to London Control who gave us a routing via LOGAN and LAM VOR, this changed a little later on to direct LAM. This was also a controller who’s a fan of my YouTube channel and often says hi on the frequency.

View of Brussels from Fl100

We were informed that we would be given further instructions via Southend and through their airspace. Interestingly we are normally given descent via Thames Radar but this was not the case this time. We were given further descent clearance by Southend ATC instead. Southend and Stapleford were busy, because of the decent weather we were finally having after a very long winter period of bad weather which cancelled a few planned flights.

We flew overhead due to multiple aircraft in the circuit and flew a normal approach. It was only when we got to the last 50ft we got wiped out by probably one of the worst bits of windshear I’ve ever had, and luckily I felt it and it was high enough that I could arrest the descent with almost full power to ensure a hard landing that one could walk away from.

We taxied to the hard parking as ATC informed us that the UK Border Force would be here for our arrival. This is the first time this has happened since COVID, so it was unusual but it’s a sign of things to come and a new process for us all in the GA community.

ATC Flight plan and route flown –

N0125F100 LNO1P LNO L607 GILOM M624 NIK L179 TOBIX L179 LAM

Filed ATC flight plan for ELLX-EGSG
The planned route from Luxembourg to Stapleford, EGSG

The flown route from Luxembourg to Stapleford, EGSG

Outcome & Costs –

Flying to Luxembourg had the desired outcome I wanted, however, it is now fairly expensive and the airport charges are that of most major international airports in Europe. Sadly this is the dawn of the POST-COVID era and it’s likely to increase in the future. Handling costs make what should be somewhat reasonably priced to fairly expensive quickly.

I would highly recommend having longer stays in Luxembourg as there is so much more to see. Luxembourg is a great weekend away, and I’d highly recommend this as it’s a reasonable journey time from the majority of the UK and its central location in Europe is ideal for those flying in from the rest of Europe.

Pilot concentrating on the task

Airport Costs –

The final bill was split into the following;

LUX Airport Fees

  • LANDING CHARGE:  €5.00
  • EUR PARKING FEE:  €5.00
  • EUR TAKE-OFF CHARGE:  €7.00
  • EUR NOMINAL PAX FEE:  €10.25
  • TERMINAL NAV CHARGE:  €33.53

Sub-Total: €60.78(£51.97)

BAC LUX Fees

  • BAC FEE:  €125.00 EUR
  • ADMIN FEE:  €18.00 EUR
  • HANDLING SUNDAY:  €62.50 EUR
  • PPR FEES:  €30.00 EUR

Sub-Total: €235.5 (£201.40)

Total Costs LUX: €298.28 (£255.09)

Jet A1 Uplift:  €74.79 EUR (£63.64 (64 Litres) @£0.99 litre

Sub-Total: £318.73

Luxembourg Costs –

Food, Drink & Leisure Costs: £254.99 (Food split amongst us – total for both in this case)

Accommodation Costs: £66.25 per night per person

Total Accommodation Costs: £265

Travel Costs: LUXEMBOURG FREE TRAVEL

Sub-Total: £519.99

Flying Costs –

Aircraft Charges: £975.40 (@ £183 per hour (5 hours 20 minutes flown))

Airport Fees: £255.09 (As above)

Oxygen Refill – £24.87

JetA1: £63.64

(Wet Rate drawback) Credited £60.48 (-) (GZANY) (64 litres at EGSG rate)


Total Cost –

Total Costs (Non-Aviation): £519.99

Total Costs (Aviation): £1258.52

Total Costs (All): £1778.51

Version 1.0 – Last Updated 08/12/24

Aircraft –

The aircraft is a DA40 TDI, which uses a Thielert “Centurion” 135 hp (101 kW) diesel engine and burns diesel or jet fuel. It has a constant-speed propeller and FADEC (single lever) engine control. G-ZANY is based at Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex, UK and was delivered as new in 2003. 

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G-ZANY pictured at Kemble in Autumn 2022.

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