I started my tail wheel conversion after looking for a new challenge not so many hours after gaining my PPL. I'd always heard that to be a real pilot you should be able to fly a taildragger. Not knowing what to expect, I signed up...
Jigsaw Aviation were recommended to me for a tail wheel conversion. I took a couple of introductory flights as a taster. The Husky is a great aeroplane for tailwheel training and the superb tuition from my instructor only added to the experience. I have been totally...
An Enthralling Journey By Chris { Chippie } DiGiacomo The commencement of my training marked the beginning of an exhilarating journey with the Husky aircraft. The Husky is not just any aircraft; it is a ruggedly constructed, tailwheel marvel known for its durability and performance. From the...
JIGSAW AVIATION Jigsaw Aviation, based at Sleap Airfield in Shropshire operate an Aviat Husky A-1B-160 (Husky Pup). G-ROVA (affectionately known as Rova) is the perfect aircraft for tailwheel training. It has a Lycoming 160HP engine, a fixed pitch propeller and no flaps, making it easy and...
“During the Summer of 2018 I had the pleasure of flying with Captain Keith Lakin, a retired British Airways Captain. A big thank you to him for the following:” A Flight to Remember – and NOT Forget! This summer I achieved a long-held ambition to fly a seaplane! In...
With more than a dozen upgrade options, the rugged and reliable Husky is flying off of the 2018 production lines including:- Entirely new trim system The previous bungee system is now replaced with an elevator trim tab. This lightens elevator stick forces and reduces pilot workload during the...
Lyndon Griffith takes delivery of his brand new Aviat Husky A-1C-180. This striking colour scheme will certainly stand out from the crowd. G-LIKY has the optional Hartzell Composite Propeller and is fully IFR Certified. More photos of this aeroplane can be seen on our Gallery...
Aviat Aircraft (UK) recently had the pleasure of sourcing a Husky for Harrison Ford to use during his "down time" from filming the latest Star Wars movie at Pinewood Studios. Harrison particularly wanted to fly a Husky as he already owns two of his own...
New Husky owner Darren Fern seen here taking delivery of his brand new A-1C-180 G-OGGI. This is what he had to say about it:- "Our new Husky exceeds expectation...
In June this year Andreas Kunert took delivery of this low time, custom paint scheme, Husky A-1B-180. The aeroplane was delivered personally by Bob Pooler of Aviat Aircraft (UK). The routing for the trip was from Sleap Airfield in Shropshire, UK, via Kortrijkt in Belgium,...