Incident - Bretigny, Sours, France - FK-12 Comet

French FK-12 Comet 974-GJ c/s F-JMBS is believed to have been written off in an accident at Bretigny, Sours on 27.8.16  - the Comet is said to have hit a farm barn building.  I have no more details - more information welcomed.

Comet sun and fun in Carcassonne

Pilot Pascal sent me a weblink to a video of him flying his FK-12 Comet #083 over sunny southern France. Great scenery and lovely old towns - have a look via

Thanks Pascal, looks a lot of fun for you and your passengers.

Yet another Comet comes to France

Comet #107 has arrived in France. Built new in 2013 this Comet originally went to Italy as I-B551, this was the first Comet to be fitted with the Rotax 912iS engine.

This Comet has now been re-registered with French Dept registration "08-OC".

I'd like to thank Francois for telling me about his purchase of Comet #107.


Steve

Another Comet comes to France

With thanks to Denis I can provide an update on Comet #027. This FK-12 was originally registered in Germany as D-MTLW. I've never seen a photo of D-MTLW so if you have one please do get in touch.

This Comet has now been bought by Denis and will be based at Biarritz ( LFBZ ) in the south of France with the French Dept registration 67-AAT with radio callsign F-JZPE.

Happy Flying

Comet #069 - Moves North plus UPDATE

Late 2013 - Comet #069 was built in 2006 and spent it's time flying over the sunny skies of Murcia in Spain registered as D-MLGI and painted in an attractive orange/white/grey colour scheme.

This Comet has now been bought by Xavier and Chris and has flown north to Belgium taking up the French registration 59-DJK. At the moment it is based at Cerfontaine (EBCF) in Belgium but will soon move to an airfield near Lille in northern France.


UPDATE October 2014 - I'd like to thank Stefan for sending in a great photo of Comet 59-DJK taken last week at the airfield Lille - Marcq-en-Baroeul  ( LFQO ) in France, see photo below,

Steve

Brand New Comet - In France

Innov-Air the French dealers for FK Lightplanes have recently received a brand new FK-12 Comet at their home airfield at Muret, near Toulouse, France.

The red and white Comet is registered as "31-WM" and wears "108" as a side code.

With thanks to Innov-Air and Trevor and Kevin.



Steve

From Reunion to France - Comet #49

This week I received an interesting email from Sébastien in France - he has just taken delivery of Comet #49 and this is now part of his fleet at SkyOuest base at the airfield at Ploermal-Loyat a few miles to the west of Rennes.

FK-12 Comet #49 F-JMBS back in France 2012

This Comet was originally built in 2002 and delivered to Papangue ULM based on the Reunion Isles ( Dept 974 ) far away in the Indian ocean.  The Comet was painted in a yellow and blue colour scheme and registered locally as "974-GJ" operating scenic flights over the volcanoes and tropical beaches of Renuion.

 FK-12 Comet #49 974-GJ in sunny Reunion 

In 2012 the Comet returned to France and as been renovated and repainted by the French FK dealer Innov'Air  

To contact SkyOuest use the link below


SkyOuest Website 





Steve

A Comet arrives in Alsace

Today I had an email from Martin W a proud new Comet owner.  Martin recently bought a second hand FK-12 Comet. Before delivery the aircraft was overhauled and also repainted by FK Lightplanes at Speyer. Martin had his first solo flight in his new Comet on 4th May 2012 - congratulations!

This FK-12 will now be based at Vieux-Ferrette airfield ( LF6822 ) in the Haur-Rhin region of Alsace in eastern France ( near the Swiss border ). The Comet is now registered as F-JTOO.

External Link to Vieux-Ferrette airfield flight pattern


Enjoy your flying.

Steve

Comet #100 - Something Special

Back in March 1997 the very first FK-12 Comet D-MPLI took to the air for the first flight of this new design.  Now FK Lightplanes can celebrate the delivery of Comet #100.

Comet #100 and #101 have been sold to France and they are unlike any previous Comet !

Comet #100

These two FK-12 Comets are operated by Les Ailes de Pegase Experience from the airfield at Saint Estephe, just north of Pauillac ( which is just north of Bordeaux ).  Both aircraft were delivered in a basic white colour scheme but have now been repainted grey with sharksmouths under the engine cowling. Grey Sharks - Fierce Comets !

Ailes de Pegase offer FK-12 Air Combat Experience - both aircraft air fitted with laser guns and smoke systems. This is your chance to try aerial combat over the skies above the Gironde. Shoot well and the laser will trigger the release of smoke from the "enemy" Comet. The range of the laser is approx 200m.

Comet #101

The company has several ex military fast jet pilots who will fly with you to teach you the skills of close formation flying and aerial dog-fighting - it sounds great fun !

I'd like to thank Laurent Pons for this very interesting Comet news.

More details about Ailes de Pegase can be found on their website link below

Link to Ailes de Pegase website


Steve

Big Beautiful Doll - Air to Air and more

Pierre has sent me a web link to a lovely set of photographs showing his Comet "Big Beautiful Doll" over the Alps - there are some great photos among this collection.

                                                                               Photo copyright Michel Lebleux



Take a look at them via

https://picasaweb.google.com/101750662270132485863/BIGBeautifiuDoll?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCLmC0Km7ivvO2QE&feat=directlink



Steve

New Comet at Blois - September 2011

At the recent Blois ( France ) aero trade show local FK dealers Innov-Air exhibited a new FK-12 Comet.

The aircraft is painted in a white/black "zebra" colour scheme and features the new wing tip profile.

At the moment I do not know the construction number ( werknummer ) for this new FK-12 - can you help ?

Steve

Comet #048 now in France

FK-12 Comet c/n 048 was built by the FK factory in 2002 and delivered new to a German owner registered as D-MRJD. The Comet was painted white & red.



In 2009 the aircraft was advertised for sale with approx 320 flight hours - by July 2009 the aircraft had been sold to a new owner in France registered as "86-IA" with radio callsign F-JRBC.

This Comet has also received some additions to its paint scheme - it is now marked "48" on the rear fuselage and the rudder now has a red & white pattern.

Thanks to "F-JRBC" for sending me this FK-12 Comet news update.


Steve

A Comet for Pascal - Summer 2010

I was very pleased to receive an email from Pascal C of France this week - Pascal has recently taken delivery of a FK-12 Comet.

The aircraft is c/n 083 built in 2009 and was previously in Germany as D-MVCW.

Pascal took delivery of his Comet on 7th August 2010 - the aircraft is now registered in France with Department Registration "11-IJ" and is based in the south of France in the Toulouse area.

Pascal flies with the French Air Force as a Mirage 2000 pilot and now in his spare time ( Le Weekend....) he can now enjoy his new Comet.

Pascal, thank you for sharing this news with us.



Steve

Comet D-MOVE "moves" to France

FK-12 Comet D-MOVE has recently been sold to a new owner in France. This Comet is c/n 43 and was built in 2001.  The aircraft was painted all yellow with a black "12" logo when operating as D-MOVE.


See Photo of D-MOVE in 2009

If you can help me with details of the new French Dept registration for this aircraft or a jpeg photo of it in France then please contact me - thank you.

Email Steve

Thanks to Ken Ede.


Steve

FK-12 Comet - c/n 8

I understand that FK-12 Comet c/n 8 has recently been sold on to a new owner near Paris, France.

This Comet was previously based near La Rochelle, France in Dept 17 as "17-RB" painted in a yellow and blue colour scheme and carried the name "Angels' Spirit".

Photo Link to "17-RB" as "Angel's Spirit"

If you can help with the new French Dept registration / ID for this aircraft please let me know -  Thank you.



Steve