We’ve recently completed an interesting but challenging bespoke project. Our customer was invited to the Netherlands to fly his Grasshopper in a display to honour the troop drops in Arnhem. He needed a 1/3 scale animated American pilot. The animation was the really interesting part of this project. ...

Fokker D.VII build for 2014 Top Gun Invitational – a great video by my USA customer, Walt Alexander.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtlaZtJa50w

I supplied a 1/3 scale German pilot for the project

Hi Steve The 1/4 scale Red Baron full body pilot, wearing his real leather jacket and "silk" scarf, is £112-00. He's also available in half body (£80-00) - can be made to suit your cockpit height. You can have a look at more details at http://www.perfect-pilots.co.uk and you can use the li...

I had a request recently for a WW1 German pilot in 1/4 scale. I didn't have anything suitable so thought designing a new pilot would be an interesting project. I did some thinking and research and decided that the Red Baron would fit the bill very well. red baron 2.jpg So here he is, ready for actio...

Hi Stuart

Thank you for your reply.
No problem, I understand your dilemma, and hope that you are able to find a suitable pilot.

Hi Stuart If you haven't found a suitable pilot for your Spacewalker, I should be able to help. I make a wide range of pilots, including full body 1/3 scale. You can have a browse here http://www.perfect-pilots.co.uk I hand make all my pilots to order.The price of a 1/3 scale full body "standar...

Funny you should say so Dave, I was watching QI at the time ...

I've recently completed an interesting bespoke project. He is a 1/4 scale pilot, made to represent the French pilot Fernand Lasne.
I've enjoyed the challenge of transforming my "standard" civilian 1/4 scale pilot into Fernand. It's amazing what can be achieved with clothing and paint!

Interesting article on early aviation. The British Seaplane S80 flew down the Nile on a 3 month expedition 100 years ago. Well deserved credit is of course usually given to pilots in these inspiring expeditions; here there is fascinating background information given on the mechanic, Gus Smith. http:...

Indeed. I'm also keen to learn more about this incredible journey. It seems to have happened rather quietly with not much publicity!

Congratulations to Tracey Curtis-Taylor on her epic journey! She has successfully completed the recreation of the flight from Cape Town to Cairo, what an amazing achievement! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/10544489/Daredevil-UK-pilot-completes-Lady-Mary-Heaths-historic-1920s-flight.html

Wonderful precision engineering in this automaton boy – hard to believe that he was made so long ago. It seems unbelievable that he was programmable, and that he still works today!
http://feedly.com/k/186Irjp

Amazing that all the skydivers and both pilots survived this mid-air collision.
Luck was definitely on their side!
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/n ... ide-midair

There are so many possible uses for this amazing insect-like helicopter - it can crash, bounce and recover!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24758935

The only ‘copter you can fly after a visit to the pub!

It's fantastic news that the Stow Maries Airfield will be completely restored. Amazing what has been achieved by volunteers.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24517585

Wendy

In response to many of the questions from modellers, we have now updated our website - now including new products, clearer pricing, updated news and media articles, as well as more recent feedback from customers. See it all here: http://www.perfect-pilots.co.uk Any feedback or suggestions will be ve...