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SEE THE AMAZING HUSKY IN ACTION  | LOOP News 8 JUN 06: CAA OK CLOSE FOR MAGNI M-16 AUTOGYROFlyingTV's G-PIXX covered the event live for BBC NEWS 24 and other BBC bulletins, flying over Beckingham Palace in Sawbridgeworth, Herts. Boss Mike Smith, the former DJ, said, "We also played our part by assisting in the airborne co-ordination of the flypast over the site - we relayed messages to and from Stansted airport ATC and the Blades four-aircraft display team." It was just one job over a busy weekend, said Mike. "On Saturday we started shooting airborne video for the new series of BBC2's Restoration. Due to transmit in late July and presented again by Griff Rhys-Jones, Restoration will be concentrating on villages around the UK. Despite 50mph winds and passing showers, we got our schedule of eight locations in 500 miles of flying - all in one afternoon around Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. "Sunday saw us recording the opening shots for the BBC's week-long coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show. Again, weather played its part but we managed to find the only gap in the cloudbursts to get some dry shots." A week later G-PIXX was off filming in South Wales for Gordon Ramsay's Channel 4 series, followed by pre-shooting for coverage of the Derby, the Oaks and Royal Ascot.In fact, so much work is coming in that a second R44 is on order - with the registration G-PIXL. "Our second dedicated TV helicopter is on course for delivery this month [May]," said Mike. "It is currently undergoing its flight tests in Torrance, California at the Robinson factory. Then it will be shipped by air to the UK. Our distributor, Heli Air, will re-assemble the helicopter and complete the European certification process." W: www.flyingtv.co.uk |             | |||||
 The New Model Army - radio-control model aircraft to the test Remember making model aircraft? Sticking bits of balsa and glue to your fingers? Well, no more. We take a look at the latest range of radio-control model aircraft. |  The Crowd Pleaser - Denny Dobson This month LOOP takes a look at Plane Crazy Denny Dobson who's individual style has ensured a successful display career spanning two decades. | 
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