About 
Aircraft
about
The Newcastle Jet Provost Group was formed in 1995 following the purchase of a Jet Provost Mk T.3A, XM479.
We are based at Newcastle International Airport (EGNT). The Jet Provost, better known as the "JP" is flown by group members on training and recurrency flights, we also display the aircaft at as many airshows as possible in which group members also attend.
We are a fully CAA approved jet training organisation and can teach members how to fly a Jet Provost aircraft from starting out to that first solo jet flight.
The aircraft's civil registration is: G-BVEZ, however the aircraft retains it's RAF markings and still bares XM479, its original registration.
The aircraft is operated on a CAA "permit to fly" which has to be renewed every year and flys VFR day only.
Aircraft 
Technical Info
Hunting Percival P.84 Jet Provost T.3A
The Jet Provost T Mk 3A is a single engined low wing basic training aircraft with an unpressurised cockpit containing 2 side-by side type 4PA ejection seats.
A Rolls Royce Viper Mk 102 turbo jet engine is in the fuselage behind the cockpit and is supplied with air from 2 intakes, 1 on each side of the cockpit.A single jet pipe extends to the tail.Fuel is carried in pressurised wing tanks and wing tip tanks and fed to the engine by an electrically operated booster pump.
An engine driven pump supplies hydraulic pressure for the operation of the retractable landing gear, wheel brakes, flaps and air brakes. An engine driven 28 volt DC generator supplies the aircraft electrical system which is supported by 2 x 24 volt batteries.
Principal Dimensions:
Length: 32ft 5”
Span (with tip tanks): 36ft 11”
Height: 10ft 2”
Engine Data:
Engine: Rolls Royce Viper Mk 102
Type: Axial flow, annular combustion chamber
Fuel System:
F-34 (Jet A1) Total capacity of 2150lbs (281 imperial gallons)
Max Speed:
440 miles per hour (350 knots Vne)
G Accelerations:
Positive G 6g
Negative G -2.5g
Max Weights:
MTOW 7600lbs
Cross Wind Limitations:
Dry Runway: 30 knots
Wet Runway 25 knots
Aircraft
Aircraft History
Jet Provost T.3 XM479 was built at Luton, and was delivered to the Royal Air Force in the summer of 1961. It was posted to the RAF College, Cranwell, and was given the identity '32'. It remained in service until mid-1966, when it was ferried to RAF Shawbury and put into long-term store with 27MU.In early 1973 following the closure of 27MU, XM479 was moved to RAF Kemble for a further period of storage, this time with 5MU, where it remained for the next three years.
On 9th February 1976, XM479 was ferried to Warton airfield in Lancashire, for conversion to T.3A status. One of the last aircraft to be upgraded (number 76 of 85), XM479 was test flown on 27th April 1976. Just three days later, on 30th April, the aircraft was delivered to RAF Linton-on-Ouse and immediately went into service with 1FTS, as aircraft '54'. It remained in service at the airfield for the next seventeen years, until final retirement in 1993.
Sold into civilian hands, XM479 was acquired by Global Aviation, based at the former RAF Binbrook.
Put on the civilian register as G-BVEZ in October 1993, the aircraft was returned to flying condition and operated from Sandtoft airfield during the majority of 1994.During late 1995 XM479 was acquired by the Newcastle Jet Provost Company, a consortium made up of several private pilots. Following the replacement of its UHF radios to VHF equipment it moved to its new home, Newcastle Airport, in early 1996.Still in their ownership today, XM479 is kept in excellent condition, and is one of the lowest-houred JPs in existence, thus ensuring many more years in the air.
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Shares 
Shares
Pilot Member
5% shares in a Jet Provost Mk3A aircraft based at Newcastle (EGNT) G-BVEZ XM 479
You will require a PPL and 100 hours total SEP time to join the syndicate if you wish to fly the aircraft solo and take passengers.
Monthly charge is £130 per month, then fly for as much as you want only paying for the fuel & landing fee used on a sortie, which for the average flight in the Mk3 Jet Provost is about £150 (dual split wet rate).
Our (not for profit) syndicate is the cheapest jet group in the UK and very likely the world. The Jet Provost Mk3 is almost half the cost of the Mk4 and Mk5 Jet Provost per flying hour.
Training is available from basic flying to areo's and the possibility of formation flying. The syndicate also take part in airshows with days away.
If at any time you wish to leave the syndicate then all you need to do is give the group 6 weeks notice and either sell the share to the next incoming member or donate your share back to the syndicate at no further monthly costs.
Summary:
Annual Cost £ 0
Monthly Cost £130
Cost to join £1000 (one off payment including a £1 share) - which can be recouped if you leave the syndicate.
Social Member
Social members get all the fun and none of the bills, this would be ideal if you havent got a flying licence but would still like the chance to fly in a classic British jet aircraft. One of the main benefits of social membership is attending airshows as crew giving unique air side access unavailable to members of the public.
•The opportunity to help maintain and support a rare British warbird flying in the UK
•Free access to airshows
•To access the aircraft at anytime
•The chance to fly in the aircraft
•The opportunity to fly into airshows and events around the UK
The current charges for a social club membership are:
A once only joining fee of £250
A monthly fee of £50
No liability for aircraft maintenance etc
All social members can leave the scheme at anytime they wish
Sponsor 
Sponsor
Sponsorship = Visibility
Why not associate your brand with a highly visible, dynamic and Classic British Jet Aircraft!
Jet Provost, XM479 attends almost all the major airshows in the UK, We have built successful relationships with the airshows and event organisers around the UK - why not join us in the UK's second biggest outdoor event.
Packages
We can offer sponsorship on a single event or a whole season. Depending on your requirements we can tailor a package which is right for you.
In return for a sponsorship deal we would:
-Display your company logo in a prominent position on the aircraft
-Display the aircraft at various events around the UK
-Provide you with national publicity
-Permit you to use the aircraft for corporate events as required.
Current Sponsors
We are pround to have Hayward Aviation Insurance and Serco as group sponsors.
